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Reminiscere - The Second Sunday In Lent 1-March-2026 Sermon Text: Matthew 15:21-28 Sermon Theme: “Lord, Help Me!” I. Preserve My Faith Under The Cross! (Vs.21-23a) II. Keep Me In Your Word! (Vs.23b-25) III. Open My Lips To Pray Your Word!(vs.26-28) by Rev. Nathan J. Rusert

Midweek of Invocabit 25-February-2026 Sermon Series Theme: “Hear Your Shepherd's Voice!” Confession - I-III Sermon Text: 1 John 1:8-10 If we say that we have no sin, we deceive ourselves, and the truth is not in us. (9) If we confess our sins, He is faithful and just to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness. (10) If we say that we have not sinned, we make Him a liar, and His word is not in us. Sermon Theme: Be Honest: Confess Your Sin! I. Beware Of Self Deception! (Vs.8) II. Lay Your Sins On Jesus - Receive His Forgiveness! (Vs.9) Live In The Truth of His Word! (Vs.10) By Rev. Nathan J. Rusert.

Invocabit, The First Sunday In Lent 22-February-2026 Sermon Text: Matthew 4:1-11 Sermon Theme: “The Sinner's Victory Over Temptation!” I. He Fills Us With Living Bread From Heaven.(vs.1-4) II. He Saves Us Through Simple Means!(vs.5-7) III. He Brings Us To His Everlasting Kingdom! (Vs.8-11). by Rev. Nathan J. Rusert

Ash Wednesday 18-February-2026 Sermon Series Theme: “Hear Your Shepherd's Voice!” Bapt4-SA4 Sermon Text: Romans 6:4 Therefore we were buried with Him through baptism into death, that just as Christ was raised from the dead by the glory of the Father, even so we also should walk in newness of life. Sermon Theme: “Baptismal Death and Life!” I. Daily Drowning The Old Adam In Jesus! II. Daily Walking Out of The Tomb In Jesus! by Rev. Nathan J. Rusert

Quinquagesima 15-February-2026 Sermon Text: Luke 18:31-43 Sermon Theme: “Lord, Open My Eyes To See You!” I. Revealed In Your Prophetic Word Cross Focused Word! (vs.31-34) II. Drawing Near In This Time Of Grace! (vs35-39) III. Mercifully Restoring Our Vision! (vs.40-43) by Rev. Nathan J. Rusert

Sexagesima 8-February-2026 Sermon Text: Luke 8:4-15 Sermon Theme: ‘Repent! Let The Lord Make You Good Dirt!” I. Lord, Teach Me Your Word In It's Truth and Purity! (Vs.4-8) II. Lord, Give Me Your Holy Grace Giving Spirit! (Vs.9-10) III. Lord, Let Your Good and Gracious Will Strengthen And Keep Us In Your Word and Faith Until We Return To Dirt!(Vs.11-15). by Rev. Nathan J. Rusert

Septuagesima 1-February-2026 Sermon Text: Matthew 20:1-16 Sermon Theme: “God's Grace Is Never Fair!” I. He Finds And Calls Us! (Vs.1-4). II. He Actively Seeks Us To The Last Hour! (Vs.5-7) III. He Graciously Gives All His Riches Away! (Vs.8-12). IV. Rejoice He Is Good In All His Ways! (Vs.13-14) ---Preached at Emmanuel Lutheran Church, LCMS, Tell City, Indiana, by Rev. Nathan J. Rusert

The Baptism of Our Lord (Epiphany 1) 11-January-2026 Sermon Text: Matthew 3:13-17 Sermon Theme: “Behold, The Lamb of God!” I. He Is Manifested In Our Flesh! (Vs.13-15) II. He Is Justified By The Spirit! (Vs.16) III. He Is Preached By The Father! (Vs.17) by Rev. Nathan J. Rusert

The Epiphany of our Lord (Transposed) 4-January-2026 Sermon Text: Matthew 2:1-12 Sermon Theme: “Be Wise! Worship Jesus!” I. True Wisdom Seeks The Creator!(vs.1-2) II. Jesus Is Only Found In His Word!(vs.3-6) III. Worldly Worship Seeks It's Own Glory!(vs.7-8) IV. True Worship Humbles Itself Before The God/Man! (Vs.9-12) by Rev Nathan J. Rusert

New Year's Eve 31-December-2025 Sermon Text: Luke 12:35-40 Sermon Theme: “Live In Joyful Anticipation!” I. Our Deliverer Draws Near! (Vs.35-36) II. Our Master Comes To Serve Us! (Vs.37-38) III. The Son of Man Protects Us! (Vs.39-40). by Rev. Nathan J. Rusert

The First Sunday After Christmas 28-December-2025 Sermon Text: Luke 2:22-40 Sermon Theme: “Christmas Never Ends!” I. Infant Jesus Comes Fulfilling The Law FOR YOU! (Vs.22-26) II. The Flesh and Blood Of Jesus Saves Sinners Through the Cross. (Vs.27-35) III. Jesus Is The Only Source of Everlasting Wisdom, Grace, and Hope. (Vs.36-40) by Rev. Nathan J. Rusert

Christmas Dawn The Nativity Of Our Lord 25-December-2025 Sermon Text: Luke 2:1-20 Sermon Theme: Tidings Of Great Joy For You! I. The King of Creation Humbled Himself FOR YOU! (Vs.1-7) II. The Shepherd King Came Saving You! (8-13). III. The Preacher King Came Speaking You Alive! (Vs.14-20) by Rev. Nathan J.Rusert

Christmas Eve, The Nativity of Our Lord 24-December-2025 Sermon Text: Matthew 1:18-25 Sermon Theme: “Do Not Be Afraid - This Gift Is For You!” by Rev. Nathan J. Rusert

Rorate Coeli, The Fourth Sunday In Advent 21-December-2025 Sermon Text: John 1:19-28 Sermon Theme: “Let It Rain!” I. Rain Down Real Repentance! (Vs.19-21) II. Renew Us With Your Word!(vs.22-23) III. Wash Us Saved In Jesus! (Vs.24-28) by Rev. Nathan J. Rusert

The Third Midweek Advent Vespers 17-December-2025 Advent Series Theme: “Baptism: God's Advent Into Our Life.” Sermon Text: Titus 3:3-8 Sermon Theme: “Our Advent Inheritance!” I. God Gives All To Poor Miserable Sinners In Baptism! (Vs.3-7) II. Baptismal Faith Flows Forth In Love! (Vs.8) by Rev. Nathan J. Rusert

Gaudete, The Third Sunday In Advent 14-December-2025 Sermon Text: Matthew 11:2-11 Sermon Theme: Rejoice! God Himself Is Present! I. He Is Present In His Works! (Vs.2-6) II. He Is Present In His Preachers! (Vs.7-11). by Rev. Nathan J. Rusert

The Second Midweek Advent Vespers 10-December-2025 Advent Series Theme: “Baptism: God's Advent Into Our Life.” Sermon Text: Mark 16:15-16 And He said to them, "Go into all the world and preach the gospel to every creature. (16) He who believes and is baptized will be saved; but he who does not believe will be condemned. Sermon Theme: “Ongoing Advent Work, Rescue, Gift!” I. The Good News of Jesus' Work Is Sealed Upon Us! II. The Truth Preached Rescues Us! III. The Fountain of Salvation Ceaselessly Flows Upon Us! by Rev. Nathan J. Rusert

Populus Zion - The Second Sunday In Advent 7-December-2025 Sermon Text: Luke 21:25-36 Sermon Theme: “Behold, Your Salvation Is Coming!” I. Fear Not Your Redemption Draws Near! (Vs.25-28) II. Rejoice Life Springs Anew In Christ's Kingdom! (Vs.29-33) III. Watch and Pray You Do Not Know The Day! (Vs.34-36) by Rev. Nathan J. Rusert

First Midweek Advent Vespers 3-December-2025 Sermon Series: “Baptism: God's Advent Into Our Life.” Sermon Text: Matthew 28:16-20 Sermon Theme: “The Advent Of Our Adoption!” I. The Lost Are Found By God! II. Our Price is Paid In Full! III. New Life Is Ours! By Rev. Nathan J. Rusert

The First Sunday in Advent (Ad te levavi) 11/30/25 Sermon Text: Matthew 21:1-9 Sermon Theme: Truth The Humble King! I. He Comes In Poverty To Make Us Rich! (Vs.1-3) II. He Comes To Fulfill All Scriptures For You! (Vs.4-5) III. He Comes To Bless You With Salvation! (Vs.6-9) by Rev. Nathan J. Rusert

The Last Sunday of the Church Year (Trinity 27) 23-November-2025 Sermon Text: Isaiah 65:17-25/7th Petition & Conclusion of Lord's Prayer Sermon Theme: “Father, Deliver Us From Evil. Amen.” I. Father Rescue Us The Evil One! (Vs.17-18). II. Father Grant Us A Blessed End. (Vs.19-23) III. Father Thank-You for Listening !(vs.24-25) by Rev. Nathan J. Rusert

The Second Last Sunday In The Church Year (Trinity 26) 16-November-2025 Sermon Text: Daniel 7:9-14/The Sixth Petition of the Lord's Prayer Sermon Theme: “Father, Lead Us Not Into Temptation!” I. God Tempts No One To Evil! (Vs.7-10) II. God Guard and Keep Us From The Evil Three! (Vs.11-12). III. In The Endless Battle Seal Christ's Victory Upon Us! (Vs.13-14) by Rev. Nathan J. Rusert

The Third Last Sunday In The Church Year (The 25th Sunday After Trinity) 9-November-2025 Sermon Text: Job 14:1-6/The Fifth Petition Of The Lord's Prayer Sermon Theme: Father, Forgive Us Our Trespasses! I. The Debt We Owe! (Vs.1,2) II. The Sinners Only Hope! (Vs.3,4) III. Real Rest Through Release! (Vs.5,6) by Rev. Nathan J. Rusert

All Saints' Day (Transposed) 2-November-2025 Sermon Text: Revelation 7:2-17/ The 4th Petition of the Lord's Prayer Sermon Theme: “Father, Give Us This Day Our Daily Bread!” I. Out of Fatherly Divine Goodness You Give Daily Bread To All! (Vs.2,3) II. Out of Fatherly Divine Mercy You Call Us Your Own!(vs.9-12) III. Out of Fatherly Divine Love You Support Our Life Now and Forever!(vs.13-17) by Rev. Nathan J. Rusert

The Festival Of Reformation (Transposed) 26-October-2025 Sermon Text: Revelation 14:6,7/ The Lord's Prayer -The Third Petition Sermon Theme: “Father, Thy Will Be Done!” I. The Father's Good and Gracious Will Is Unstoppable!(vs.6a/Mt.11:12). II. Christ Has Won The Victory FOR YOU! (Vs.6b - 7a/Rom 3:23-24) III. God The Holy Spirit Strengthens and Keeps Us With Jesus Christ In The One True Faith! (Vs.7b/ Rom.3:26-28) by Rev. Nathan J. Rusert

The Eighteenth Sunday After Trinity 19-October-2025 Sermon Text: Deuteronomy 10:12-21/Lord's Prayer 2nd Petition Sermon Theme: Father, Thy Kingdom Come! I. God's Kingdom Is His Creation! (Vs.12-15) II. The King Seeks His Lost Sheep ! (Vs.16-19) III. The King Sanctifies Us Now and Not Yet! (Vs. 20-21) By Rev. Nathan J. Rusert

The 16th Sunday After Trinity 5-October-2025 Sermon Text: 1 Samuel 17:17-24/ Intro. & 1st Petition of The Lord's Prayer Sermon Theme: Our Father, Hallowed Be Thy Name!” I. God Is The True Father of the Hopeless!(vs.17-20). II. The Cross Teaches us To Hallow God's Name Casting All Our Care on Him! (vs.19-20) III. His Name Is Hallowed As We Are Emptied Of Self And Filled With Christ! (vs.21-24) by Rev. Nathan J. Rusert.

The Fifteenth Sunday After Trinity 28-September-2025 Sermon Text: 1 Kings 17:8-16/Third Article of the Apostles' Creed Sermon Theme: The Third Article -God Our Sanctifier! I. He Calls Us By The Gospel! (Vs.7-11) II. He Gathers Us Together To Sustain Us! (Vs.12-14) III. He Brings His Promise To Completion!(vs.15-16ff) by Rev. Nathan J. Rusert

The Thirteenth Sunday After Trinity 14-September-2025 Sermon Text: 2 Chronicles 28:8-15/The Second Article Sermon Theme: The Second Article: God Our Redeemer! I. He Becomes Our Brother To Bear Our Burden! (Vs.8-9). II. He Frees Us From Our Captivity! (Vs.10-11) III. He Clothes Us With His Life To Bring Us Home! (Vs.12-15) by Rev. Nathan J. Rusert

The Twelfth Sunday After Trinity 7-September-2025 Sermon Text: Isaiah 29:17-24 / The First Article Of The Apostles' Creed Sermon Theme: The First Article: God Our Father! I. God Is Our Almighty Maker! (Vs17-18). II. God Is Our Father! (19-21) III. In Him Alone Is Found Father Divine Goodness and Mercy!(vs.22-24) by Rev. Nathan J. Rusert

The Eleventh Sunday After Trinity 31-August-2025 Sermon Text: Genesis 4:1-15/ The Close Of The Commandments Sermon Theme: “The Close Of The Commandments: Do You Worship Life or Death? I. Following Your Way Is Death!(vs.1-8) II. Repent of Your Sin! (Vs.9-13) III. Believe In God's Grace and Mercy In Jesus! (Vs.14-15) by Rev. Nathan J. Rusert

The Tenth Sunday After Trinity 24-August-2025 Sermon Text: Jeremiah 8:4-12/ The 10th Commandment Sermon Theme: “The Tenth Commandment: The Decay Covetousness Brings!” I. Trust Your God Given Calling.(vs.4-6) II. Beware Of Coveting Your Neighbor's Calling!(vs.7-9) III. Repent And Follow Jesus! (Vs.10-12) by Rev. Nathan J. Rusert

The Ninth Sunday After Trinity 17-August-2025 Sermon Text: 2 Samuel 22:26-34/ The Ninth Commandment Sermon Theme: The Ninth Commandment: Guard Your Heart With God's Word! I. Happiness Isn't Found In The Possessions of Others! (Vs.26-27). II. Treasure God In His Word Rejoicing In His Light! (Vs.29-30) III. Happiness Flows From Fearing, Loving, and Trusting God Above All Things! (Vs.32-34) by Rev. Nathan J. Rusert

The Eighth Sunday After Trinity 10-August-2025 Sermon Text: Jeremiah 23:16-29/The 8th Commandment Sermon Theme: The Eighth Commandment: Called To Speak The Truth! I. Speak The Truth! (Vs.16-20) II. Do Not Make Yourself Judge, Jury, and Executioner. (Vs.21-25) III. See Fellow Sinners Through Christ's Cross! (Vs.26-29) by Rev. Nathan J. Rusert

The Eighth Sunday After Trinity 10-August-2025 Sermon Text: Jeremiah 23:16-29/The 8th Commandment Sermon Theme: The Eighth Commandment: Called To Speak The Truth! I. Speak The Truth! (Vs.16-20) II. Do Not Make Yourself Judge, Jury, and Executioner. (Vs.21-25) III. See Fellow Sinners Through Christ's Cross! (Vs.26-29) by Rev. Nathan J. Rusert

The Seventh Sunday After Trinity 3-August-2025 Sermon Text: Genesis 2:7-17/ The 7th Commandment Sermon Theme: The Seventh Commandment: Called To Be Stewards! I. Blessed By Our Creator With Life and Daily Bread!(vs.7-9) II. God's Gift Brings Abundant Life Flows To Our World!(vs.10-14) IV. Adam Is Called To Steward God's Gifts.(vs. 15-17) by Rev. Nathan J. Rusert

The Sixth Sunday After Trinity 27-July-2025 Sermon Text: Exodus 20:1-17/The Sixth Commandment Sermon Theme: “ The Sixth Commandment: Freed To Be Faithful” I. Freed By God's Grace To Be His Own! (Vs.1-6) II. Recreated Daily By God's Word Walk In Newness of Life!(vs.7-8) III. Freed To Faithfully Love and Serve Our Closest Neighbor! (Vs.12-17) by Rev. Nathan J. Rusert

The Fifth Sunday After Trinity 20-July-2025 Sermon Text: 1 Kings 19:11-21/The 5th Commandment Sermon Theme: “Fifth Commandment: Preserved By the Word of Life!” I. God's Still Small Voice Creates Our Life! (Vs.11-13) II. God's Word Preserves Our Life!(vs.14-17) III. God's Word Preached Renews Life! (Vs.18-21) by Rev. Nathan J. Rusert

The Third Sunday After Trinity 6-July-2025 Sermon Text: Micah 7:18-20/ The Fourth Commandment Sermon Theme: The Fourth Commandment: Honoring God In His Representatives. I. Fear His Mercy Blessing You With Parents to Honor! (Vs.18) II. Love His Compassion Subduing Your Iniquities Through Obeying Authority (vs.19). III. Trust His Truth Loving and Cherishing Parents and Other Authorities.(vs.20) by Rev. Nathan J. Rusert

The Second Sunday After Trinity 29-June-2025 Sermon Text: Proverbs 9:1-10 Sermon Theme: The Third Commandment - God's Word - Wisdom's Way! I. Remember Rest Is Only In The House God Builds!(vs.1-2). II. God Sends Forth His Word of Invitation Don't Despise It! (3-7) II. Rejoice to Hear and Learn God's Sacred Word Through Preaching! (Vs.8-10) by Rev. Nathan J. Rusert

The First Sunday after Trinity 22-June-2025 Sermon Text: Genesis 15:1-6/The Second Commandment Sermon Theme: “The 2nd Commandment: Our Help Is In The Name Of The Lord!” I. God Reveals Himself In His Name! (Vs.1) II. Fallen Man Misuses God's Holy Name! (Vs.2-3) III. God Blesses Us With His Name! (Vs.4-6) by Rev. Nathan J. Rusert

The Feast of The Holy Trinity 15-June-2025 Sermon Text: Isaiah 6:1-7 Sermon Theme: “You Shall Have No Other Gods!” I. Fear God Creator Of All. (Vs.1,2) II. Love God Who Comes To Bless!(vs.3,4) III. Trust God Who Sanctifies Us To Serve! (Vs.6-7) by Rev. Nathan J. Rusert

Leona Kleaving Obituary Leona Ruth Kleaving, 100, of Tell City passed away peacefully at the Heartford House, surrounded by her family, on Saturday, June 7, 2025. She was born February 25, 1925, in Spencer County, IN, daughter of the late Charles and Anna (Bauer) Huebschman. Leona graduated from Troy High School in 1943 and then spent the next 9 years working at General Electric as a solderer. She was united in marriage to Alva P. Kleaving on April 7, 1951, and they shared 56 years together before his passing in 2008. Leona lived the life of a farmer's wife for many years where she enjoyed gardening, taking care of her flowers, sewing, and canning. She liked to play euchre and was still playing until about a year ago. Leona was well known for baking pies and her delicious cinnamon rolls. She was a member of the Emmanuel Lutheran Church in Tell City. Leona is survived by her 3 children, Kathy (TO) O'Bryan of Owensboro, KY, Wayne (Donna) Kleaving, and Tina (Rob) Gladish, both of Tell City; six grandchildren, David Coakley of Owensboro, Kevin Coakley of Owensboro, Travis Kleaving of Tell City, Rachel (Chris) Roark of Tell City, Kari (Steven) Byers of Mariah Hill, Joseph Gladish of Tell City; 4 great-grandchildren, Shelby Coakley, Breckin and Brennon East, and Beck Byers; a sister, Marcella Slack, Ft. Worth, TX; as well as several nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents and husband, Leona was preceded in death by her sisters, Selma Lorenz, and Mildred Mulzer, and her brothers, Werner, Harry, Robert, and Clarence Huebschman. Funeral services will be Thursday at 10:00am June 12, 2025, at Emmanuel Lutheran Church, with burial to follow in Greenwood Cemetery. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to St. Jude Children's Hospital or Riley Children's Hospital. Condolences may be left at zoercher-gillickfuneralhome.com

The Day of Pentecost 8-June-2025 Sermon Text: Genesis 11:1-9 Sermon Theme: “The Only Cure For Sin's Babbling” I. Man's Fallen Nature Perverts God's Blessings To Rebel. (Vs.1-4). II. God Comes Down To Save People From Their Sin.(vs.5-7). III. The Lord Scatters Mankind To Preserve His Church In His Promise. (Vs.8-9) by Rev. Nathan J. Rusert

Exaudi, The Seventh Sunday Of Easter 1-June-2025 Sermon Text: Ezekiel 36:22-28 Sermon Theme: The Holy Spirit Sent Forth! I. He Comes To Hallow God's Great Name!(vs.22-23). II. He Renews Our Hearts and Spirits! (Vs.25-26) III. He Brings and Preserves Us In Christ Jesus' Kingdom! (Vs.27-28) by Rev. Nathan J. Rusert

The Ascension Of Our Lord 29-May-2025 Sermon Text: 2 Kings 5:5-15 Sermon Theme: “The Comfort of Jesus' Ascension” I. He Ascends Accompanying Us Always! (Vs.5-7) II. He Ascends Showering Us With His Gifts! (Vs.8-10) III. He Ascends Clothing Us With His Victory!(11-13). IV. He Ascends Pouring His Spirit Upon Us!(14-15) by Rev. Nathan J. Rusert

Rogate, the Sixth Sunday of Easter 25-May-2025 Sermon Text: Numbers 21:4-9 Sermon Theme: “Prayer Lifts Your Eyes To The One Lifted Up FOR YOU!” I. Trusting Our Own Ways Brings Discouragement (vs.4). II. Despising God's Gracious Gifts Brings Death.(vs.5-6) III. Confessing Our Sin We Beg Our Shepherd To Intercede.(vs.7). IV. The Lord's Answer Fixes Our Eyes On Jesus!(vs.8-9) by Rev. Nathan J. Rusert

Cantate, The Fifth Sunday of Easter 18-May-2025 Sermon Text: Isaiah 12:1-6 Sermon Theme: “Learn Isaiah's Salvation Song!” I. Sing Together Salvation Has Come For You! (Vs.1-3) II. Sing In The World To Save Fellow Sinners! (Vs.4-6) by Rev. Nathan J. Rusert

Jubilate, The Fifth Sunday of Easter 11-May-2025 Sermon Text: Isaiah 40:25-31 Sermon Theme: “Rejoice With All Creation!” I. Look Up To Behold The Father's Loving Care! (vs.25-26) II. Look Out To Rejoice In The Son's Restoration of Creation! (vs.27-29) III. Look Ahead As The Comforter Sustains You Through The Storms! (vs.30-31) by Rev. Nathan J. Rusert

Misercordias Domini, The Third Sunday Of Easter 4-May-2025 Sermon Text: Ezekiel 34:11-16 Sermon Theme: Our Risen Shepherd! I. He Rescues! (Vs.11-12) II. He Restores! (Vs.13-14) III. He Reclaims! (Vs.15-16) by Rev. Nathan J. Rusert