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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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Wednesday Dec 10, 2025
Wednesday Dec 10, 2025
Devotion
- Ecclesiastes 10:12-15
Announcements
- Chili Supper
- Advent Services
- Youth Group Canceled
- Church Choir
- Church Council
- Men’s Breakfast
- Ladies Bible Study
- Coffee and Creativity
- Caroling
- Kiwanis Volunteers
- Weekend Worship
- Women's Study Guild
- Ladies Auxiliary
- Christmas Eve Practices
- Christmas Eve Time - 5pm
Prayer List
- Pastor John Hein
- Pastor Tim Wheaton
- Jim Lien
- Becky
- Gerhard and Carolyn Matzke
- Tom McLaughlin
- High School Language Teacher Beth Greve and 5th-6th Grade Teacher Stephanie Roettger
- Mission in Tanzania and Kenya
Common Christian Q&A
- Who was Urijah the son of Shemaiah?
Hymn of the Day
- TLH 294 “O Word of God Incarnate”
Monday Dec 08, 2025
Monday Dec 08, 2025
This recording is a recording of the meaning of the Advent Wreath used during the season of Advent.
To hear the sermon preached at Immanuel Evangelical Lutheran Church in Mankato, Minnesota on December 7, 2025, go to our YouTube Channel.
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.” John 8:12
The Prophecy Candle is the 1st candle lit the first week in Advent. It is symbolic of the long years of waiting during which the prophets, inspired of God, kept alive the hope that the Son of God was coming to redeem His people from their sins.
- "Therefore... rest your hope fully upon the grace that is to be brought to you at the revelation of Jesus Christ" (1 Peter 1:13)
The Bethlehem Candle is the 2nd candle lit. It symbolizes the peace that comes to sinners and the preparations God made for the coming of the world's Savior. The prophecy in Micah 5:2 that foretold Jesus' birthplace at Bethlehem may seem to be a minor revelation, but it shows how God prepared even the least detail for the coming of Christ.
- “But you, Bethlehem Ephrathah, Though you are little among the thousands of Judah, Yet out of you shall come forth to Me The One to be Ruler in Israel, Whose goings forth are from of old, From everlasting.” (Micah 5:2)
The Shepherds' Candle is the 3rd candle lit and reminds us of our responsibility to share the Savior and His promises. The shepherds left their task and went with haste to see the Christ-child; then they returned to joyfully tell others about the good news of the Savior.
- “Do not be afraid, for behold, I bring you good tidings of great joy which will be to all people." ... Now when they had seen Him, they made widely known the saying which was told them concerning this Child. (Luke 2:11,17)
The Angels' Candle is lit the 4th week of Advent. It reminds us of the activity of the angels before and after Jesus' birth, bearing messages, ministering, protecting, praising; they will be with Jesus at His final coming on Judgment Day, to gather the nations.
- "All the angels stood around the throne and the elders and the four living creatures, and fell on their faces before the throne and worshiped God" (Revelation 7:11)
The Christ Candle is the white candle in the center, and is lit on Christmas Eve. It signals that He Who is the Light of the world has been born.
The light these candles put forth seems small; so does the gospel at times. But to those in lonely darkness, it is the powerful light which shows the way to Heaven.
Friday Dec 05, 2025
Friday Dec 05, 2025
This Sunday is the Second Sunday in Advent. Advent is a four week preparation for the celebration of the coming of Jesus at Christmas. Advent has two themes related to the coming of Jesus. His first coming at Bethlehem, and His second coming at the end of time. This hymn is found in the Advent section of our hymnal(s), but was actually written by Laurentius for the end of the Trinity Season as a reflection on the Savior's return on the Last Day. The hymn is based primarily on Jesus' parable of the Ten Virgins, which highlight the importance of preparation for Jesus' (the Bridegroom) return.
The hymn writer calls believers to live with lives of watchfulness but also with confidence as we wait for the coming of our Savior. The words direct our attention away from the sin and brokenness of this world and to the promise of Life in Heaven. While we suffer now, those sufferings cannot compare to the glory which is yet to come for the Child of God. The Christian's hope does not rest upon the things of this world, but in the work of Jesus and His promise to come again and to set all things right.
Jesus is our Hope and Expectation. Thanks be to God for the coming of our Savior, both at Bethlehem, and His promise to come in the future for our deliverance from this sinful world!
Wednesday Dec 03, 2025
Wednesday Dec 03, 2025
Devotion
- Ecclesiastes 10:5-11
Announcements
- Thanksgiving Services
- Pie Palooza
- Church Decorating
- Advent Services
- Chili Supper
- Church Choir
- Men’s Breakfast
- Ladies Bible Study
- Weekend Worship
- Janitor Position
- Kiwanis Volunteers
- Caroling
- Youth Group Christmas Party
- Christmas Eve Practices
- Christmas Eve Time - 5pm
Prayer List
- Pastor John Hein
- Pastor Tim Wheaton
- Jim Lien
- Becky
- Kathy Greve
- Paul Bade
- Mike and Misty Schweim
- Assistant Principal Michael Wheaton and 3rd-4th Grade Teacher Lane Fischer
- Mission in Togo
Common Christian Q&A
- What is the meaning of the strange words that are in the headings of Psalm 119?
Hymn of the Day
- TLH 407 “Farewell I Gladly Bid Thee”
Monday Dec 01, 2025
Monday Dec 01, 2025
This recording is a condensed version of the sermon preached at Immanuel Evangelical Lutheran Church in Mankato, Minnesota on November 30, 2025. You can watch the full recording on our YouTube Channel.
Sermon Text: Isaiah 11:2 (NKJV)
The Spirit of the LORD shall rest upon Him, The Spirit of wisdom and understanding, The Spirit of counsel and might, The Spirit of knowledge and of the fear of the LORD.
Theme: O Come, O Wisdom