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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

Quasimodogeniti, The Second Sunday Of Easter 27-April-2025 Sermon Text: Ezekiel 37:1-14 Sermon Theme: “Bringing The Dead To Life!” I. Jesus Reclaims Us From Death Through His Word Preached! (Vs.1-8) II. The Holy Spirit Fills Our Lungs With Life Through Forgiveness Spoken!(vs.9-11). III. The Father Welcomes Us Home To The Land of The Living! (Vs.12-14). by Rev. Nathan J. Rusert

Easter Festival Service 20-April-2025 Sermon Text: Job 19:23-27 Sermon Theme: “Be Still My Soul: “My Redeemer Lives!” by Rev. Nathan J. Rusert

Easter Dawn, The Resurrection of our Lord 20-April-2025 Sermon Text: Isaiah 25:6-9 Sermon Theme: “He Is Risen! Let The Feast Begin!” I. The Feast Of Victory Is Prepared FOR YOU! (Vs.6) II. He Feeds You His Life and Immortality! (Vs.7-8) III. He Gathers You Into The Fortress of Salvation! (Vs.9) by Rev. Nathan J. Rusert

Good Friday 18-April-2025 Lenten Sermon Series: “Sing of the Lord's Servant!” Sermon Text: Isaiah 50:6-9 Sermon Theme: Sing of the Obedient Servant! I. He Sets His Face To Save You by His Suffering! (Vs.6-7) II. His Resurrection Justifies You! (Vs.8-9) by Rev. Nathan J. Rusert

Good Friday, Tre' Ore' Service 5th Word - “I Thirst” 18-April-2025 Sermon Text: Joh 19:28-29 After this, Jesus, knowing that all things were now accomplished, that the Scripture might be fulfilled, said, "I thirst!" (29) Now a vessel full of sour wine was sitting there; and they filled a sponge with sour wine, put it on hyssop, and put it to His mouth....... by Rev. Nathan J. Rusert

Maundy Thursday 17-April-2025 Lenten Sermon Series: “Sing of the Lord's Servant!” Sermon Text: Isaiah 49:1-6 Sermon Theme: “Sing of the Servant of the New Testament!” I. He Serves Us Hidden In His Word! (Vs.1-2). II. He Serves Glorifying His Father! (Vs.3-4). III. He Serves To Save All Sinners! (Vs.5-6) by Rev. Nathan J. Rusert

Palmarum, Palm Sunday 13-April-2025 Sermon Text: Zechariah 9:9-13 Sermon Theme: “Confirmands: Always Return To The Stronghold!” I. Rejoice Your King Comes Saving You! (Vs.9) II. Listen! He Speaks Peace Freeing You! (Vs.10-12) III. Let Hope Enclose You In His Mighty Fortress!(vs.13) by Rev. Nathan J. Rusert

Lenten Midweek V 9-April-2025 Sermon Series: “Sing of the Lord's Servant!” Sermon Text: Isaiah 5:10-12 Sermon Theme: “The Sinner's Substitute!” I. He Is The Only Savior Given! (Vs.10-11) II. His Kingdom Is Grace! (Vs.12) by Rev. Nathan J. Rusert

Judica, Fifth Sunday In Lent 6-April-2025 Sermon Text: Genesis 22:1-14 Sermon Theme: “The Father's Freeing Sacrifice of His Son!” by Rev. Nathan J. Rusert

Lenten Midweek IV 4/2/25 Sermon Series Theme: Sing of the Lord's Servant! Sermon Text: Isaiah 53:7-9 Sermon Theme: The Silent Servant! I. Silent As A Lamb! (Vs.7) II. Stricken As A Sacrifice!(vs.8) III. Declared Innocent In His Burial!(vs.9) by Rev. Nathan J. Rusert

Laetare, The Fourth Sunday In Lent 30-March-2025 Sermon Text: Isaiah 49:8-13 Sermon Theme: “Salvation's Accepted Day: Now!” I. Salvation Comes Only In Jesus! (Vs.8-9a). II. Salvation Shepherds Us! (Vs.9b-10) III. Salvation's Spirit Comforts Sinners!(vs.11-13) by Rev. Nathan J. Rusert

Midweek Lenten Service 3 3/26/25 Lenten Series Theme: Sing of the Lord's Servant! Sermon Text: Isaiah 53:4-6 Sermon Theme: Sing of: The Smitten Servant! I. Sing Casting All Your Grief , Sorrow, and Afflictions Upon Him! (Vs.4) II. Sing His Suffering is FOR YOU! (Vs.5). III. Sing He Rescues You Through His Cross! (Vs.6) by Rev. Nathan J. Rusert

Oculi, The Third Sunday In Lent 23-March-2025 Sermon Text: Jeremiah 26:1-15 Sermon Theme: “Unbelief's Blind Wrath!” I. The Light Shines In The Darkness! (Vs.1-6) II. Darkness Hates The Light! (Vs.7-11) III. The Light Triumph's Through Suffering! (Vs.12-15) by Rev. Nathan J. Rusert

2nd Midweek Lenten Vespers - 19-March-2025 Lenten Midweek Theme: SING OF THE LORD'S SERVANT Sermon Text: Sing of: “The Sorrowing Servant!” I. See Him In His Simplicity! (Vs.1-2) II. Behold His Sorrow FOR YOU! (Vs.3) by Rev. Nathan J. Rusert

Reminiscere, The Second Sunday In Lent 16-March-2025 Sermon Text: Genesis 32:22-32 Sermon Theme: “The God Who Loses To Bless!” I. He Defeats Our Spiritual Schemes! (vs.22-24). II. He Weakens Himself To Bless Us With His Name! (vs.25-28). III He Marks Us With His Cross To Limp Into Rising Reconciliation! (vs.29-32) by Rev. Nathan J. Rusert.

1st Midweek Lenten Service 3/12/25 Sermon Series Theme: Sing of the Lord's Servant Sermon Text: Isaiah 52:13-15 Sermon Theme: “Behold! The Servant King!” I. He Is Exalted Through Suffering! (Vs.13-14) II. He Rules Through His Word Sent Forth! (Vs.15) by Rev. Nathan J. Rusert

Invocabit, The First Sunday In Lent 9-March-2025 Sermon Text: Genesis 3:1-21 Sermon Theme: “Rebellion, Rescue, Restoration!” I. In Adam All Rebel Against Their Creator! (Vs.1-8) II. The Lord God Seeks The Lost Through Preaching!(vs.9-15) III. The Lord Jesus Restores Sinners By His Sacrifice Alone! (Vs.16-21) by Rev. Nathan J. Rusert

Ash Wednesday 5-March-2025 Sermon Series Theme: Sing of the Lord's Servant! Sermon Text: Isaiah 42:1-4 Sermon Theme: Sing of The Merciful Servant! I. Look to Him Alone For Salvation!(vs.1) II. Listen to Him Alone For Comfort! (Vs.2-3) III. Rejoice in His Strength Alone!! (vs.4) By Rev. Nathan J. Rusert

Quinquagesima 2-March-2025 Sermon Text: 1 Samuel 16:1-13 Sermon Theme: “What The Lord Sees In You.” I. A Chosen Servant To Be Anointed. (Vs.1-3). II. A Sin Darkened Heart To Be Cleansed.(vs.4-7) III. A Heart For The Holy Spirit to Daily and Richly Renew. (Vs.8-13) by Rev. Nathan J. Rusert

Sexagesima 23-February-2025 Sermon Text: Isaiah 55:10-13 Sermon Theme: “Shower Us With Your Word!” I. Your Word Alone Brings Life From Above!(vs.10-11) II. Your Word Alone Restores What Our Sin Corrupted! (Vs.12-13) By Rev. Nathan J. Rusert

Septuagesima 16-February-2025 Sermon Text: Exodus 17:1-7 Sermon Theme: “Drink From The Rock!” I. Trust The Lord's Command Of His Congregation! (Vs.1,2). II. Thirst For Life-Giving Water! (Vs.3-5) III. Drink Deeply From The One Struck For Your Rebellion!(vs.6-7) by Rev. Nathan J. Rusert

The Purification of Mary and the Presentation of our Lord 2/2/25 Sermon Text: 1 Samuel 1:18-25 Sermon Theme: “A Mother Gifts Her Firstborn Son To The Lord!” I. The Burden She Bore. (Vs.21-22). II. The Sacrifice She Made! (Vs.23-24) III. The Gift The Lord Gives! (Vs.25-28) by Rev. Nathan J. Rusert

The 3rd Sunday After The Epiphany 26-January-2025 Sermon Text: 2 Kings 5:1-15a Sermon Theme: “Wash and Be Clean!” I. Humble Greatness.(vs.1-3) II. Hope's Treasure.(vs.4-8) III. Scandalized By Simplicity. (Vs.9-12) IV. Word and Water Renewal.(vs.13-15a) by Rev. Nathan J. Rusert

The Second Sunday After The Epiphany 19-January-2025 Sermon Text: Exodus 33:12-23 Sermon Theme: “God's Reconciling Glory!” I. He Gives Us Rest! (Vs.12-14). II. He Knows Us By Name! (Vs.15-17). III. He Blesses Us With His Name!”(vs.18-23) by Rev. Nathan J. Rusert