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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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May 27, 2026
May 27, 2026
42 min
Devotion
- Romans 5:1-5
Announcements
- ILC Graduation
- Memorial Day Service
- Ladies' Auxiliary
- Church Choir
- Men's Breakfast
- Ladies' Bible Study
- Tim Wheaton Victory Service
- Weekend Worship Services
- No Bible Class or Sunday School this Summer
- 9am Sunday Service
- Outreach Committee
Prayer List
- Jim Lien
- Lynette Roehl
- Becky
- Sue Heise
- Merl
- Bev Menton
- Family of Dennis Ahrens
- Homebound Members
- 3 CLC Missionaries
- Mission in Zambia
Hymn of the Day
- TLH 370 “My Hope Is Built on Nothing Less”
May 25, 2026
May 25, 2026
12 min
This recording is a condensed version of the sermon preached at Immanuel Evangelical Lutheran Church in Mankato, Minnesota on May 24, 2026. You can watch the full recording on our YouTube Channel.
Sermon Text: Ephesians 2:11-22 (NKJV)
Therefore remember that you, once Gentiles in the flesh — who are called Uncircumcision by what is called the Circumcision made in the flesh by hands — 12 that at that time you were without Christ, being aliens from the commonwealth of Israel and strangers from the covenants of promise, having no hope and without God in the world. 13 But now in Christ Jesus you who once were far off have been brought near by the blood of Christ. 14 For He Himself is our peace, who has made both one, and has broken down the middle wall of separation, 15 having abolished in His flesh the enmity, that is, the law of commandments contained in ordinances, so as to create in Himself one new man from the two, thus making peace, 16 and that He might reconcile them both to God in one body through the cross, thereby putting to death the enmity. 17 And He came and preached peace to you who were afar off and to those who were near. 18 For through Him we both have access by one Spirit to the Father. 19 Now, therefore, you are no longer strangers and foreigners, but fellow citizens with the saints and members of the household of God, 20 having been built on the foundation of the apostles and prophets, Jesus Christ Himself being the chief cornerstone, 21 in whom the whole building, being joined together, grows into a holy temple in the Lord, 22 in whom you also are being built together for a dwelling place of God in the Spirit.
Theme: God's Incredible Church Building Project
May 22, 2026
May 22, 2026
31 min
This weekend we come to the festival of Pentecost, and focus on the work of God the Holy Spirit. It is only through the work of the Holy Spirit that we receive the benefits of Christ's work for sinners.
The hymn we are studying this weekend is 234 in The Lutheran Hymnal: "Holy Ghost, with Light Divine" by English pastor and hymn writer, Andrew Reed. You will see in this hymn a very simple way of communicating the work of God the Holy Spirit. The Holy Spirit:
- Leads us from darkness into light. (Verse 1)
- Brings us to know and believe in Jesus. (Verse 2)
- Cleanses us of our sin by faith. (Verse 3)
- Imparts joy and peace to our burdened hearts. (Verse 4)
- Enables us to resist temptations. (Verse 5)
- Lives in us as His holy temples. (Verse 6)
One of the Bible passages that serves as a foundation for this hymn is 1 Thessalonians 5:23: "Now may the God of peace Himself sanctify you completely; and may your whole spirit, soul, and body be preserved blameless at the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ."
Thank the LORD for the Holy Spirit's work! Rejoice in the peace, joy, forgiveness, life, light and knowledge that you have been give through His work in you through Word and Sacrament! Thanks be to God. Pray that He would continue that good work in you throughout your life!
May the LORD bless your thankful worship through the work of the Holy Spirit this weekend!
May 21, 2026
May 21, 2026
33 min
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”
May 18, 2026
May 18, 2026
12 min
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