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Quasimodo Geneti, The Second Sunday of Easter 12-April-2026 Sermon Text: John 20:19-31 Sermon Theme: “Holy Absolution - Easter Applied!” I. Peace Won FOR YOU (vs.19-20) II. Peace Sent Forth For All! (Vs.21-23) III. Peace Received Only By Faith! (Vs.24-31) by Rev. Nathan J. Rusert

Easter Day, The Resurrection of Our Lord 5-April-2026 Sermon Text: Mark 16:1-8 Sermon Theme: Hope At The Cemetery! I. Death is Defeated! (Vs.1-4) II. Salvation Is Secured! (Vs.5-6) III. Forgiveness Freely Flows! (Vs.7-8) by Rev. Nathan J. Rusert

The Resurrection of Our Lord (Easter Dawn) 5-April-2026 Sermon Text: John 20:1-18 Sermon Theme: “Paradise Restored!” by Rev. Nathan J. Rusert

Good Friday - Tenebrae 3-April-2026 Sermon Text: John 19:30 So when Jesus had received the sour wine, He said, "It is finished!" And bowing His head, He gave up His spirit. Sermon Theme: “Redeemed, Restored, Forgiven!” by Rev. Nathan J. Rusert

Maundy Thursday 2-April-2026 Sermon Text: 1 Corinthians 11:23-32 Who receives this sacrament worthily? Fasting and bodily preparation are certainly fine outward training. But that person is truly worthy and well prepared who has faith in these words: "Given and shed for you for the forgiveness of sins." But anyone who does not believe these words or doubts them is unworthy and unprepared, for the words "for you" require all hearts to believe. Sermon Theme: “Believe and Receive!” I. This Is The Lord's Gift FOR YOU! (Vs.23-24) II. Hold To His Word Proclaiming His Redeeming Sacrifice Your Own! (Vs.25-26) III. Prepare To Feast With The King! (Vs.27-32) by Rev. Nathan J. Rusert.

Holy Monday Devotion 30-March-2026 Devotion Text: John 12:20-26 Now there were certain Greeks among those who came up to worship at the feast. (21) Then they came to Philip, who was from Bethsaida of Galilee, and asked him, saying, "Sir, we wish to see Jesus." (22) Philip came and told Andrew, and in turn Andrew and Philip told Jesus. (23) But Jesus answered them, saying, "The hour has come that the Son of Man should be glorified. (24) Most assuredly, I say to you, unless a grain of wheat falls into the ground and dies, it remains alone; but if it dies, it produces much grain. (25) He who loves his life will lose it, and he who hates his life in this world will keep it for eternal life. (26) If anyone serves Me, let him follow Me; and where I am, there My servant will be also. If anyone serves Me, him My Father will honor. Devotion Theme: “We Wish To See Jesus!” by Rev. Nathan J. Rusert

Palmarum, The Sixth Sunday In Lent 29-March-2026 Sermon Text: Matthew 9:1-9 Sermon Theme: “Confirmands - Never Stop Singing Hosanna!” I. Creation's King Humbles Himself FOR YOU! (Vs.1-3) II. The Rescuing King's Word Stands Forever! (Vs.4-5) III. Weekly Worship The King Who Comes To You! (Vs.6-8) IV. Daily Pray Save Us Lord! (Vs.9) by Rev. Nathan J. Rusert

Judica Midweek Vespers 25-March-2026 Sermon Series: “Hear Your Shepherd's Voice!” Sermon Text: 1 Corinthians 10:16 The cup of blessing which we bless, is it not the communion of the blood of Christ? The bread which we break, is it not the communion of the body of Christ? Sermon Theme: “Trust Me!” I. My Gracious Gift FOR YOU! II. My Life Placed On Your Lips! III. Trust In My Forgiveness of Your Sins! by Rev. Nathan J. Rusert

Judica, The Fifth Sunday In Lent 22-March-2026 Sermon Text: John 8:42-59 Sermon Theme: “Who Is Your Father?” I. My Father Loves Me Perfectly! (Vs.42-45) II. My Father Speaks To Me Honestly! (Vs.46-50) III. My Father Brings Me Home Safely! (Vs.51-59) by Rev. Nathan J. Rusert

Laetare Midweek Vespers 18-March-2026 Sermon Series: “Hear Your Shepherd's Voice!” Sermon Text: Luke 22:19-20 And He took bread, gave thanks and broke it, and gave it to them, saying, "This is My body which is given for you; do this in remembrance of Me." (20) Likewise He also took the cup after supper, saying, "This cup is the new covenant in My blood, which is shed for you. Sermon Theme:”Given And Shed FOR YOU!” I. The Truth That Frees You!(vs.19) II. The Life That Fills You! (Vs.20) III. The Salvation That Is Certain! By Rev. Nathan J. Rusert

Laetare, The Fourth Sunday In Lent 15-March-2026 Sermon Text: John 6:1-15 Sermon Theme: “Rejoice to Be Fed Up!” I. Jesus Feasts You On His Word! (Vs.1-4) II. Jesus Plans For Your Welfare! (Vs.5-9) III. Jesus Fills Us With Good Things! (Vs.10-11) IV. Jesus Alone Will Win Our Salvation! (Vs.12-15) by Rev. Nathan J. Rusert

Midweek of Oculi 11-March-2026 Sermon Series Theme: “Hear Your Shepherd's Voice!” The Sacrament of The Altar I Sermon Text: Matthew 26:26-28 And as they were eating, Jesus took bread, blessed and broke it, and gave it to the disciples and said, "Take, eat; this is My body." (27) Then He took the cup, and gave thanks, and gave it to them, saying, "Drink from it, all of you. (28) For this is My blood of the new covenant, which is shed for many for the remission of sins. Sermon Theme: “All Is Ready - Come To My Feast!” I. What Is It? II. How Are To Use It? III. Is This True? by Rev. Nathan J. Rusert

Oculi - The Third Sunday In Lent 8-March-2026 Sermon Text: Luke 11:14-28 Sermon Theme: “See True Blessedness!” I. Pray - O Lord, Open My Lips!(vs.14-16) II. Rejoice - God's Kingdom Is Come! (Vs.17-20) III. Fear Not - Your Foe Is Vanquished! (Vs.21-23) IV. Hear and Keep God's Word! (Vs.24-28) by Rev. Nathan J. Rusert

Midweek of Reminiscere 4-March-2026 Sermon Series Theme: “Hear Your Shepherd's Voice!” Office Of The Keys I-III Sermon Text: John 20:21-23 So Jesus said to them again, "Peace to you! As the Father has sent Me, I also send you." (22) And when He had said this, He breathed on them, and said to them, "Receive the Holy Spirit. (23) If you forgive the sins of any, they are forgiven them; if you retain the sins of any, they are retained." Sermon Theme: Receive My Peace! I. My Wounds Restore You! II. God The Holy Spirit Applies My Peace In The Pastoral Office! III. Daily And Richly Receive Our Peace Here In Our Church! By Rev. Nathan J. Rusert

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