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Podcasts contain weekly sermons and brief discussions concerning the ongoing activities of Immanuel Lutheran Church, Mankato, MN.
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Thursday May 21, 2026
Thursday May 21, 2026
Devotion
- Romans 4:19-25
Announcements
- Ascension Day
- Graduation Day
- Church Council
- Victory Service
- No Church Choir Tonight
- Men's Breakfast
- Ladies' Bible Study
- Weekend Worship Services
- No Bible Class or Sunday School this Summer
- Memorial Day Service
- Board of Education
Prayer List
- Jim Lien
- Lynette Roehl
- Becky
- Merl
- Family of Nellie Edwards
- Family of Phyllis Worden
- Sue Heise
- Cole Whitehead
- Summer Projects
- Mission in Myanmar
Hymn of the Day
- TLH 359 “Christ, Whose Glory Fills the Skies”
Monday May 18, 2026
Monday May 18, 2026
This recording is a condensed version of the sermon preached at Immanuel Evangelical Lutheran Church in Mankato, Minnesota on May 14, 2026, Ascension Day. You can watch the full recording on our YouTube Channel.
Sermon Text: Colossians 3:1-4 (NKJV)
If then you were raised with Christ, seek those things which are above, where Christ is, sitting at the right hand of God. 2 Set your mind on things above, not on things on the earth. 3 For you died, and your life is hidden with Christ in God. 4 When Christ who is our life appears, then you also will appear with Him in glory.
Theme: Your Life Is Hidden with Christ
Friday May 15, 2026
Friday May 15, 2026
As we continue in the Easter season we move to another theme in this season and that is Jesus' invitation to the world to come to Him, even though He has physically ascended into heaven and is no longer visibly present as He was during His earthly ministry. This weekend we will hear and read examples of that invitation which Jesus offers to the world of sinners.
The hymn we are studying this weekend is 277 in The Lutheran Hymnal: "I Heard the Voice of Jesus Say." This hymn was written by a Scottish pastor, Horatius Bonar, who was compelled to write hymns that children could understand. You will see in this hymn a very simple style and simple concepts drawn from three different statements and invitations of Jesus:
- Matthew 11:28 - “Come to Me, all you who labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest.”
The first verse is based on Jesus' invitation in Matthew, for rest which only He can give.
- John 4:14 - “Whoever drinks of this water will thirst again, but whoever drinks of the water that I shall give him will never thirst. But the water that I shall give him will become in him a fountain of water springing up into everlasting life.”
The second verse is based on Jesus' words to the Woman of Samaria about the Life that He alone offers through His Word.
- John 8:12 - Then Jesus spoke to them again, saying, “I am the light of the world. He who follows Me shall not walk in darkness, but have the light of life.”
The third verse is based on the words of Jesus in John 8 about the Light that He brings to the dark world because of sin and death.
Each of these invitations is followed by the Christian's response to that invitation, by God's grace, and describes what we receive from Him as a result of His life and death for us, and the gifts He offers us in His Word and Sacrament.
Lord, lead us to listen to and respond to Your invitation of Grace, that we might receive Your rich blessings!
May the LORD bless your reflection on this truth this weekend.
Wednesday May 13, 2026
Wednesday May 13, 2026
Devotion
- Romans 4:9-18
Announcements
- Mini-Musical
- Muffins with Mom
- TVBS Ice Cream and Information
- Outreach
- Ascension Day Service
- No Church Choir
- Men's Breakfast
- Graduation
- No Ladies' Bible Study
- Weekend Worship Services
- Bible Class - Christian Life
- Sunday School - Jesus' Ascension
- Board of Deacons
- Church Council
Prayer List
- Jim Lien
- Lynette Roehl
- Becky
- Phyllis
- Merl
Principal's Report
- Looking back on the past year
- Looking forward to the summer and the future
Hymn of the Day
- TLH 586 “A Pilgrim and a Stranger”
Monday May 11, 2026
Monday May 11, 2026
This recording is a condensed version of the sermon preached at Immanuel Evangelical Lutheran Church in Mankato, Minnesota on May 10, 2026. You can watch the full recording on our YouTube Channel.
Sermon Text: Psalm 145:13-21 (NKJV)
Your kingdom is an everlasting kingdom, And Your dominion endures throughout all generations. 14 The LORD upholds all who fall, And raises up all who are bowed down. 15 The eyes of all look expectantly to You, And You give them their food in due season. 16 You open Your hand And satisfy the desire of every living thing. 17 The LORD is righteous in all His ways, Gracious in all His works. 18 The LORD is near to all who call upon Him, To all who call upon Him in truth. 19 He will fulfill the desire of those who fear Him; He also will hear their cry and save them. 20 The LORD preserves all who love Him, But all the wicked He will destroy. 21 My mouth shall speak the praise of the LORD, And all flesh shall bless His holy name Forever and ever.
Theme: The LORD’s Kingdom is Very Good