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"And in the last days it shall be, God declares, that I will pour out my Spirit on all flesh," This sermon about being possessed by the Spirit was preached on May 31, 2020, The Day of Pentecost, by the Rev. Jeff VanOsdol at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Simpsonville, SC. The sermon text is Acts 2:1-21. Connect with Immanuel at immanuellutheranchurch.com. A Service Bulletin can be viewed here, the Children's Bulletin here, and a coloring sheet for children here.

"While he blessed them, he parted from them and was carried up into heaven." This sermon about three misunderstandings about the Ascension of Jesus was preached on May 24, 2020, Seventh Sunday of Easter, The Ascension of Our Lord (Transferred), by the Rev. Jeff VanOsdol at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Simpsonville, SC. The sermon text is Luke 24:44–53. Connect with Immanuel at immanuellutheranchurch.com. A Service Bulletin can be viewed here, the Children's Bulletin here, and a coloring page for children here.

"If you love me, you will keep my commandments." This sermon about obeying the commands of Jesus was preached on May 17, 2020, Sixth Sunday of Easter, by the Rev. Jeff VanOsdol at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Simpsonville, SC. The sermon text is John 14:15-21. Connect with Immanuel at immanuellutheranchurch.com. A Service Bulletin can be viewed here and the Children's Bulletin here.

"I am the way, and the truth, and the life." This sermon about about finding our direction in Jesus was preached on May 10, 2020, Fifth Sunday of Easter, by the Rev. Jeff VanOsdol at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Simpsonville, SC. The sermon text is John 14:1-14. Connect with Immanuel at immanuellutheranchurch.com. A Service Bulletin can be viewed here. The Children's Bulletin here. And a coloring sheet for children here.

"I am the door of the sheep." This sermon about listening to the voice of the Good Shepherd was preached on May 3, 2020, Fourth Sunday of Easter, by the Rev. Jeff VanOsdol at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Simpsonville, SC. The sermon text is John 10:1-10. Connect with Immanuel at immanuellutheranchurch.com. A Service Bulletin can be viewed here. The Children's Bulletin here. And a coloring sheet for children here.

"And their eyes were opened, and they recognized him." This sermon about Jesus revealing Himself to us in His Word and Sacraments was preached on April 26, 2020, Third Sunday of Easter, by the Rev. Jeff VanOsdol at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Simpsonville, SC. The sermon text is Luke 24:13-35. Connect with Immanuel at immanuellutheranchurch.com. A Service Bulletin can be viewed here. The Children's Bulletin here. And a coloring sheet for children here.

"...and you shall be called by a new name that the mouth of the Lord will give." This sermon about being beloved of God was preached on April 19, 2020, Second Sunday of Easter, by the Rev. Jeff VanOsdol at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Simpsonville, SC. The sermon text is John 20:19-31. Connect with Immanuel at immanuellutheranchurch.com. A Service Bulletin can be viewed here and the Children's Bulletin here.

"He is not here, for he has risen, as he said." This sermon about the hope of life we have because of The Resurrection of Our Lord was preached on April 12, 2020, Easter Day, by the Rev. Jeff VanOsdol at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Simpsonville, SC. The sermon text is Matthew 28:1-10. Connect with Immanuel at immanuellutheranchurch.com. A Service Bulletin can be viewed here.

"Look, O LORD, and see, for I am despised." This sermon about how God blesses His people through His remembrances was preached on April 10, 2020, Good Friday, by the Rev. Jeff VanOsdol at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Simpsonville, SC. The sermon text is Lamentations. Connect with Immanuel at immanuellutheranchurch.com. A Service Bulletin can be viewed here.

"Man shall not live by bread alone but by every word that comes from the mouth of God." This sermon about feasting on the word of God while fasting from the Lord's Supper was preached on April 9, 2020, Holy (Maundy) Thursday, by the Rev. Jeff VanOsdol at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Simpsonville, SC. The sermon text is Matthew 26:17-30. Connect with Immanuel at immanuellutheranchurch.com. A Service Bulletin can be viewed here.

“The hour has come for the Son of Man to be glorified." This sermon about our lives being hidden in Christ was preached on April 5, 2020, Palm Sunday, by the Rev. Jeff VanOsdol at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Simpsonville, SC. The sermon text is John 12:20-43. Connect with Immanuel at https://www.immanuellutheranchurch.com/. A Service Bulletin can be viewed here and the Children's Bulletin here.

"You shall have no other gods." This sermon about God being for us who no one else can was preached on April 1, 2020, Midweek Lent 6, by the Rev. Jeff VanOsdol at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Simpsonville, SC. The sermon text is the 1st, 2nd, & 3rd Commandments. Connect with Immanuel at https://www.immanuellutheranchurch.com/. A Service Bulletin is available here.

"I am the resurrection and the life." This sermon about victory over death in Jesus' resurrection was preached on March 29, 2020, Fifth Sunday in Lent, by the Rev. Jeff VanOsdol at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Simpsonville, SC. The sermon text is John 11:1-45. Connect with Immanuel at https://www.immanuellutheranchurch.com/. A Service Bulletin can be viewed here and the Children's Bulletin here.

"You shall not give false testimony against your neighbor." This sermon about using speech to echo The Word of God to our neighbor was preached on March 25, 2020, Midweek Lent 5, by the Rev. Jeff VanOsdol at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Simpsonville, SC. The sermon text is The 8th Commandment. Connect with Immanuel at https://www.immanuellutheranchurch.com/. A Service Bulletin can be viewed here.

This sermon about the works of God being displayed in all circumstances was preached on March 22, 2020, Fourth Sunday in Lent, by the Rev. Jeff VanOsdol at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Simpsonville, SC. The sermon text is John 9. Connect with Immanuel at https://www.immanuellutheranchurch.com/. A Service Bulletin can be viewed here.

"You shall not covet…" This sermon about being content with the gifts of property God has given us was preached on March 18, 2020, Midweek Lent 4, by the Rev. Jeff VanOsdol at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Simpsonville, SC. The sermon text is the 7th, 9th, & 10th Commandments. Connect with Immanuel at https://www.immanuellutheranchurch.com/. A Service Bulletin can be viewed here.

"The water that I will give him will become in him a spring of water welling up to eternal life.” This sermon about the Samaritan woman meeting I AM at Jacob's well was preached on March 15, 2020, Third Sunday in Lent, by the Rev. Jeff VanOsdol at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Simpsonville, SC. The sermon text is John 4:5-30, 39-42. Connect with Immanuel at https://www.immanuellutheranchurch.com/.   

"You shall not murder." This sermon about the bond of life we share with every human being was preached on March 11, 2020, Midweek Lent 3, by the Rev. Jeff VanOsdol at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Simpsonville, SC. The sermon text is the 5th Commandment. Connect with Immanuel at https://www.immanuellutheranchurch.com/.

"For God so loved the world, that he gave his only Son, that whoever believes in him should not perish but have eternal life." This sermon about living out your calling in Christ was preached on March 8, 2020, Second Sunday in Lent, by the Rev. Jeff VanOsdol at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Simpsonville, SC. The sermon texts are Genesis 12:1-9 and John 3:1-17. The Old Testament reading was read by Lay Deacon Paul Mabrey. Connect with Immanuel at https://www.immanuellutheranchurch.com/.

"You shall not commit adultery." This sermon about living sexually pure lives was preached on March 4, 2020, Midweek Lent 2, by the Rev. Jeff VanOsdol at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Simpsonville, SC. The sermon text is the 6th Commandment. Connect with Immanuel at https://www.immanuellutheranchurch.com/.

"Then the devil left him, and behold, angels came and were ministering to him." This sermon about temptation was preached on March 1, 2020, First Sunday in Lent, by the Rev. Jeff VanOsdol at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Simpsonville, SC. The sermon text is Matthew 4:1-11. Connect with Immanuel at https://www.immanuellutheranchurch.com/.

"Honor your father and your mother." This sermon about how God has established the family for our benefit was preached on February 26, 2020, Ash Wednesday, by the Rev. Jeff VanOsdol at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Simpsonville, SC. The sermon text is the 4th Commandment. Connect with Immanuel at https://www.immanuellutheranchurch.com/.

"And when they lifted up their eyes, they saw no one but Jesus only." This sermon about beholding the glory of God in His Word was preached on February 23, 2020, The Transfiguration of Our Lord, by the Rev. Jeff VanOsdol at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Simpsonville, SC. The sermon text is Matthew 17:1-9. Connect with Immanuel at https://www.immanuellutheranchurch.com/.

"You have heard that it was said to those of old… But I say to you…" This sermon about Jesus preaching the law was preached on February 16, 2020, Sixth Sunday after the Epiphany, by the Rev. Jeff VanOsdol at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Simpsonville, SC. The sermon text is Matthew 5:21-37. Connect with Immanuel at https://www.immanuellutheranchurch.com/.

"For I decided to know nothing among you except Jesus Christ and him crucified." This sermon about proclaiming Christ crucified was preached on February 9, 2020, Fifth Sunday after the Epiphany, by the Rev. Jeff VanOsdol at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Simpsonville, SC. The sermon text is 1 Corinthians 2:1-12. The epistle was read by Lay Deacon Paul Mabrey. Connect with Immanuel at https://www.immanuellutheranchurch.com/.

"And he opened his mouth and taught them,.." This sermon about The Beatitudes was preached on February 2, 2020, Fourth Sunday after the Epiphany, by the Rev. Jeff VanOsdol at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Simpsonville, SC. The sermon text is Matthew 5:1-12. Connect with Immanuel at https://www.immanuellutheranchurch.com/.

"Is Christ divided?" This sermon about unity in the Church was preached on January 26, 2020, Third Sunday after the Epiphany, by the Rev. Phil McLain at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Simpsonville, SC. The sermon text is 1 Corinthians 1:10-18. The epistle was read by Lay Deacon Paul Mabrey. Connect with Immanuel at https://www.immanuellutheranchurch.com/.

“Behold, the Lamb of God!” This sermon about Jesus calling the first disciples was preached on January 19, 2020, Second Sunday after the Epiphany, by the Rev. Jeff VanOsdol at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Simpsonville, SC. The sermon text is John 1:29-42a. Connect with Immanuel at https://www.immanuellutheranchurch.com/.

"So you also must consider yourselves dead to sin and alive to God in Christ Jesus." This sermon about us belonging to God through our baptism was preached on January 12, 2020, The Baptism of Our Lord, by the Rev. Jeff VanOsdol at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Simpsonville, SC. The sermon text is Romans 6:3-11; Matthew 3:13-17. Connect with Immanuel at https://www.immanuellutheranchurch.com/.

"And being warned in a dream not to return to Herod, they departed to their own country by another way." This sermon about the Epiphany of Our Lord to us was preached on January 5, 2020, The Epiphany of Our Lord-Observed, by the RevJeffVanOsdol at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Simpsonville, SC. The sermon text is Matthew 2:1-12. Connect with Immanuel at https://www.immanuellutheranchurch.com/.

"But when the fullness of time had come, God sent forth his Son…" This sermon about our adoption into God's family was preached on December 29, 2019, First Sunday after Christmas, by the Rev. Jeff VanOsdol at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Simpsonville, SC. The sermon text is Galatians 4:4-7. The epistle was read by Lay Deacon Paul Mabrey. Connect with Immanuel at https://www.immanuellutheranchurch.com/.

"And the Word became flesh and dwelt among us, and we beheld His glory, the glory as of the only begotten of the Father, full of grace and truth." This sermon about how God finds a place for sinners in His family was preached on December 24, 2019, Christmas Eve, by the Rev. Jeff VanOsdol at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Simpsonville, SC. The service texts are Genesis 3:8-15, Isaiah 9:2-7, Micah 5:2-5a, Luke 1:26-38, Luke 2:1-7, Luke 2:8-20, and John 1:1-14. Readers: Rev. Jeff VanOsdol and Lay Deacon Paul Mabrey. Organist: Dr. Linda Dzuris. Chimes: Linda Nichols. (Note: The Children's Message was not included since copyright permission of the book read has not yet been obtained.) Connect with Immanuel at https://www.immanuellutheranchurch.com/.

"When Joseph woke from sleep, he did as the angel of the Lord commanded him:" This sermon about the faith of Joseph was preached on December 22, 2019, Fourth Sunday in Advent, by the Rev. Jeff VanOsdol at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Simpsonville, SC. The sermon text is Matthew 1:18-25. Connect with Immanuel at https://www.immanuellutheranchurch.com/.

"Behold, the virgin shall conceive and bear a son, and shall call his name Immanuel." These homilies about the O King of Nations and Emmanuel antiphons of the hymn O Come, O Come, Emmanuel were preached on December 18, 2019, Midweek Advent 3, by the Rev. Jeff VanOsdol at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Simpsonville, SC. The homily texts are Zechariah 9:9-12 and Isaiah 7:10-17. Connect with Immanuel at https://www.immanuellutheranchurch.com/.

"...the blind receive their sight and the lame walk..." This sermon about having faith Jesus shows up for us was preached on December 15, 2019, Third Sunday in Advent, by the Rev. Jeff VanOsdol at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Simpsonville, SC. The sermon text is Matthew 11:2-15. Connect with Immanuel at https://www.immanuellutheranchurch.com/.

This Nunc Dimittis was sung on December 15, 2019, Third Sunday in Advent, by Rev. Jeff VanOsdol at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Simpsonville, SC. Connect with Immanuel at https://www.immanuellutheranchurch.com/.

"…and his name shall be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace." These homilies about the O Branch of Jesse, O Key of David, and O Dayspring antiphons of the hymn O Come, O Come, Emmanuel were preached on December 11, 2019, Midweek Advent 2, by the Rev. Jeff VanOsdol at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Simpsonville, SC. The homily texts are Isaiah 11:1-5,10; Isaiah 22:15a, 20-25; Isaiah 9:2, 6-7. The homilies are preceded by the Service of Light and Psalmody. Connect with Immanuel at https://www.immanuellutheranchurch.com/.

"Repent, for the kingdom of heaven is at hand." This sermon about John the Baptist was preached on December 8, 2019, the Second Sunday in Advent, by the Rev. Jeff VanOsdol at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Simpsonville, SC. The sermon texts are Isaiah 11:1-10 and Matthew 3:1-12. The Old Testament lesson was read by Lay Deacon Paul Mabrey. Connect with Immanuel at https://www.immanuellutheranchurch.com/.

"Does not wisdom call?” These homilys about the O Wisdom and O Lord of Might antiphons of the hymn O Come, O Come, Emmanuel were preached on December 4, 2019, Midweek Advent 1, by the Rev. Jeff VanOsdol at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Simpsonville, SC. The sermon texts are Proverbs 8:1-4, 22-31 and Exodus 3:1-15. Connect with Immanuel at https://www.immanuellutheranchurch.com/.

"For salvation is nearer to us now than when we first believed.” This sermon about the Advent season as a time of preparation for the coming of Jesus was preached on December 1, 2019, the First Sunday of Advent, by the Rev. Jeff VanOsdol at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Simpsonville, SC. The sermon texts are Romans 13:11-14 and Matthew 21:1-11. The epistle was read by Lay Deacon Paul Mabrey. Connect with Immanuel at https://www.immanuellutheranchurch.com/.

“Jesus, remember me when you come into your kingdom.” This sermon about the crucifixion of Jesus was preached on November 24, 2019, the Last Sunday of the Church Year, by the Rev. Jeff VanOsdol at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Simpsonville, SC. The sermon text is Luke 23:27-43. Connect with Immanuel at https://www.immanuellutheranchurch.com/.

"Now when these things begin to take place, straighten up and raise your heads, because your redemption is drawing near.” This sermon about the end times was preached on November 17, 2019, the Twenty-Third Sunday after Pentecost, by the Rev. Jeff VanOsdol at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Simpsonville, SC. The sermon text is Luke 21:5-28. Connect with Immanuel at https://www.immanuellutheranchurch.com/.

"Now he is not God of the dead, but of the living, for all live to him." This sermon about the Resurrection was preached on November 10, 2019, the Twenty-Second Sunday after Pentecost, by the Rev. Jeff VanOsdol at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Simpsonville, SC. The sermon text is Luke 20:27-40. Connect with Immanuel at https://www.immanuellutheranchurch.com/.

"Salvation belongs to our God who sits on the throne, and to the Lamb!" This sermon about Heaven and the Saints was preached on November 3, 2019, All Saints' Day (Observed), by the Rev. Jeff VanOsdol at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Simpsonville, SC. The sermon texts are Revelation 7:9-17 and Matthew 5:1-12. Connect with Immanuel at https://www.immanuellutheranchurch.com/.

"For we hold that one is justified by faith apart from works of the law." This sermon about justification by faith was preached on October 27, 2019, Reformation Day (Observed), by the Rev. Jeff VanOsdol at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Simpsonville, SC. The sermon text is Romans 3:19-28. The epistle was read by Lay Deacon Paul Mabrey. Connect with Immanuel at https://www.immanuellutheranchurch.com/.

“I will not let you go unless you bless me.” This sermon about faith and wrestling with God through prayer was preached on October 20, 2019, the Nineteenth Sunday after Pentecost, by the Rev. Jeff VanOsdol at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Simpsonville, SC. The sermon texts are Genesis 32:22-30 and Luke 18:1-8. Connect with Immanuel at https://www.immanuellutheranchurch.com.

“Rise and go your way; your faith has made you well.” This sermon about Jesus healing the ten lepers was preached on October 13, 2019, the Eighteenth Sunday after Pentecost, by the Rev. Jeff VanOsdol at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Simpsonville, SC. The sermon text is Luke 17:11-19. Connect with Immanuel at https://www.immanuellutheranchurch.com.

"By the Holy Spirit who dwells within us, guard the good deposit entrusted to you." This sermon about Apostle Paul exhorting Timothy in his ministry was preached on October 6, 2019, the Seventeenth Sunday after Pentecost, by the Rev. Larry Rabon at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Simpsonville, SC. The sermon text is 2 Timothy 1:1-14. The epistle was read by Lay Deacon Paul Mabrey. Connect with Immanuel at https://www.immanuellutheranchurch.com.

"Now there is great gain in godliness with contentment..." This sermon about the perils of money and material wealth was preached on September 29, 2019, the Sixteenth Sunday after Pentecost, by the Rev. Jeff VanOsdol at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Simpsonville, SC. The sermon texts are 1 Timothy 6:6-19 and Luke 16:19-31. The epistle was read by Lay Deacon Paul Mabrey. Connect with Immanuel at https://www.immanuellutheranchurch.com.

"Let the children come to me, and do not hinder them, for to such belongs the kingdom of God." This sermon about the vocation of serving children in Christian education was preached on September 22, 2019, the Fifteenth Sunday after Pentecost, by the Rev. Jeff VanOsdol at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Simpsonville, SC. The sermon text is Luke 18:15-17. Connect with Immanuel at https://www.immanuellutheranchurch.com.

"Rejoice with me, for I have found my sheep that was lost." This sermon about the Parable of the Lost Sheep was preached on September 15, 2019, the Fourteenth Sunday after Pentecost, by the Rev. Jeff VanOsdol at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Simpsonville, SC. The sermon texts are 1 Timothy 1:12-17, Ezekiel 34:11-24 and Luke 15:1-10. Connect with Immanuel at https://www.immanuellutheranchurch.com.