First Immanuel Lutheran Church

As we gather in worship as the family of Christ, we begin our new worship series, “Interruptions.”  Each of us can tell stories how our plans for life were interrupted by unplanned circumstances.  Today we recognize how disasters can interrupt our lives.  But we also know that Jesus enters into our lives and uses all things for good as we love and trust Him. Sermon from Pastor Randy Raasch on August 9, 2020. 

We are reminded that because of the craziness of COVID-19, we are all having to pivot from our “normal.”  We are trying to figure out what life, relationships, work, money, etc. look like.  Romans 8 is a pivot chapter in the book of Romans.  Our new life in Christ is marked with life and peace instead of chaos and death. We are marked with freedom instead of slavery.  We pivot from worry into prayer.  We pivot from condemnation to victory. What an essential chapter for us to be immersing ourselves in this summer!  Today we “Pivot to Peace.” Sermon from Pastor Randy Raasch on July 12, 2020. 

In our worship series, “PIVOT,” we hear how St. Paul, in Romans 8, calls us to move into positions of confidence in Christ.  Today we are called to “Pivot into Freedom.”  Often, without realizing, we are slaves to the sins that rob our lives of meaning, purpose and joy.  Through Christ, and His saving work, we are free to live the lives that the Lord has designed for us. Sermon from Pastor Randy Raasch on July 19, 2020. 

Jesus has big plans. But we have to wait patiently for the last Day. In fact, we are not alone in our waiting. All of creation is waiting, groaning together for God to come back! Thank God we have the Spirit, interceding for us, and helping us to PIVOT to HOPE. Sermon from Pastor Ethan Luhman on July 26, 2020. 

Whether playing sports, board games, or any other competition we all want to win. We love the joy and celebration that goes along with the win.  Today we focus on Jesus who has won the victory over sin, death, and the devil.  Because of His victory, nothing can separate us from His love… nothing! Sermon from Pastor Tim Seban on August 2, 2020.