Immanuel Lutheran Church Sermons: Recent Episodes
Andrew Olsen
The fourth message in our sermon series, “Witnesses,” titled “Courageous Witness” from Acts 4:1-22. Preached by Pastor Andy Olsen at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Pasadena, CA on 6/16/24.
A message titled “Like a Child” from Mark 10:13-16. Preached by Pastor Andy Olsen at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Pasadena, CA on 6/2/24.
The third message in our sermon series, “Witnesses,” titled “Power in Word and Deed” from Acts 3:1-26. Preached by Pastor Andy Olsen at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Pasadena, CA on 5/26/24.
The second message in our sermon series, “Witnesses,” titled "Empowered to Witness" from Acts 2:1-12. Preached by Pastor Andy Olsen at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Pasadena, CA on 5/19/24.
The first message in our new sermon series, "Witnesses," from Acts 1:1-11. Preached by Pastor Andy Olsen at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Pasadena, CA on 5/12/24.
A message titled, "The Spirit's Teaching," from John 14:25-27. Preached by Pastor Andy Olsen at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Pasadena, CA on 4/28/24.
A message titled, "Facing Challenges Together," on Judges 4-5, preached by guest preacher Dr. David McKinley at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Pasadena, CA on 4/21/24.
A message titled, "The Spirit's Presence," from John 14:15-21. Preached by Pastor Andy Olsen at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Pasadena, CA on 4/14/24.
A message titled, "How Great is Our God," on Psalm 23, preached by Dr. Mel Loucks at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Pasadena, CA on 4/7/24.
An Easter Sunday message titled, "Unexpected News," from Mark 16:1-8. Preached by Pastor Andy Olsen at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Pasadena, CA on 3/31/24.
A Palm Sunday message on Jesus' prayer in the Garden of Gethsemane, "Not My Will," from Matthew 26:36-46. Preached by Pastor Andy Olsen at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Pasadena, CA on 3/24/24.
The eleventh and final message in our sermon series, “Sermon on the Mount,” titled “Which Way?” from Matthew 7:13-29. Preached by Pastor Andy Olsen at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Pasadena, CA on 3/17/24.
The tenth message in our sermon series, “Sermon on the Mount,” titled “Removing the Plank” from Matthew 7:1-12. Preached by Pastor Andy Olsen at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Pasadena, CA on 3/10/24.
The ninth message in our sermon series, “Sermon on the Mount,” titled “Treasure” from Matthew 6:19-34. Preached by Pastor Andy Olsen at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Pasadena, CA on 3/3/24.
The eighth message in our sermon series, “Sermon on the Mount,” titled “Praying for the Kingdom” from Matthew 6:9-15. Preached by Pastor Andy Olsen at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Pasadena, CA on 2/25/24.
The seventh message in our sermon series, “Sermon on the Mount,” titled “Motives” from Matthew 6:1-8, 16-18. Preached by Pastor Andy Olsen at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Pasadena, CA on 2/18/24.
The sixth message in our sermon series, “Sermon on the Mount,” titled “A Different Way” from Matthew 5:38-48. Preached by Pastor Andy Olsen at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Pasadena, CA on 2/11/24.
The fifth message in our sermon series, “Sermon on the Mount,” titled “Keeping Your Word” from Matthew 5:31-37. Preached by Pastor Andy Olsen at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Pasadena, CA on 2/4/24.
The fourth message in our sermon series, “Sermon on the Mount,” titled “Digging Deeper” from Matthew 5:21-30. Preached by Pastor Andy Olsen at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Pasadena, CA on 1/28/24.
The third message in our sermon series, “Sermon on the Mount,” looking at “A Greater Righteousness” from Matthew 5:17-20. Preached by Pastor Andy Olsen at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Pasadena, CA on 1/21/24.
The second message in our sermon series, “Sermon on the Mount,” looking at what it means to be “Salt and Light” from Matthew 5:13-16. Preached by Pastor Andy Olsen at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Pasadena, CA on 1/14/24.
The first message in our sermon series, “Sermon on the Mount,” looking at what it means to be “Blessed!,” from Matthew 5:1-12. Preached by Pastor Andy Olsen at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Pasadena, CA on 1/7/24.
A message from our Christmas Eve morning worship service, looking at “Hidden Christmas,” from Luke 2:1-7. Preached by Pastor Andy Olsen at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Pasadena, CA on 12/24/23.
A message from the third Sunday in Advent, titled “Magi, Did You Know?” from Daniel 2. Preached by CLB President Paul Larson at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Pasadena, CA on 12/17/23.
A message from the second Sunday in Advent, looking at “Mary: Interrupted,” from Luke 1:26-38. Preached by Pastor Andy Olsen at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Pasadena, CA on 12/10/23.
A message from the first Sunday in Advent, looking at "Zechariah: Waiting," from Luke 1:5-25, 57-66. Preached by Pastor Andy Olsen at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Pasadena, CA on 12/3/23.
The fifth and final message in our sermon series, "The Five Solas of the Reformation," looking at "Glory to God Alone," from Isaiah 12:1-6. Preached by Pastor Andy Olsen at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Pasadena, CA on 11/26/23.
The fourth message in our sermon series, "The Five Solas of the Reformation," looking at "Faith Alone," from Romans 3:21-28. Preached by Pastor Andy Olsen at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Pasadena, CA on 11/19/23.
The third message in our sermon series, "The Five Solas of the Reformation," looking at "Grace Alone," from Ephesians 2:1-10. Preached by Pastor Andy Olsen at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Pasadena, CA on 11/12/23.
The second message in our sermon series, "The Five Solas of the Reformation," looking at "Christ Alone," from 1 Timothy 2:5-6. Preached by Pastor Andy Olsen at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Pasadena, CA on 11/5/23.
The first message in our sermon series, "The Five Solas of the Reformation," looking at "Scripture Alone," from 2 Timothy 3:14-17. Preached by Pastor Andy Olsen at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Pasadena, CA on 10/29/23.
The sixth and final message in our sermon series, "The Purpose of the Church," looking at "Purpose #5: Discipleship," based on 2 Timothy 1:3-14. Preached by Pastor Andy Olsen at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Pasadena, CA on 10/22/23.
The fifth message in our sermon series, "The Purpose of the Church," looking at "Purpose #4: Evangelism," based on 2 Corinthians 5:14-21. Preached by Pastor Andy Olsen at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Pasadena, CA on 10/15/23.
Guest Preacher, Pastor Larry Olson, preaches a message, "God's Intent for the Church," from Ephesians 3:1-13 on 10/8/23.
The fourth message in our sermon series, "The Purpose of the Church," looking at "Purpose #3: Fellowship," based on Colossians 3:12-17. Preached by Pastor Andy Olsen at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Pasadena, CA on 10/1/23.
The third message in our sermon series, "The Purpose of the Church," looking at "Purpose #2: Prayer," based on Psalm 42:1-5. Preached by Pastor Andy Olsen at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Pasadena, CA on 9/24/23.
The second message in our sermon series, "The Purpose of the Church," looking at "Purpose #1: Worship," based on Romans 12:1-2. Preached by Pastor Andy Olsen at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Pasadena, CA on 9/17/23.
The first message in our new sermon series, "The Purpose of the Church," which introduces our church's five purpose statements and how we see them reflected in Acts 2:42-47. Preached by Pastor Andy Olsen at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Pasadena, CA on 9/10/23.
Pastor Dirk McIvor from Calvary Community Church in Fullerton preaches a message, "Joining Jesus in His Mission," from Matthew 28:16-20 on 9/3/23.
The fourth and final message in our sermon series, "Ruth: A Story of Redemption," titled "Redeemed!" from Ruth 4:1-22. Preached by Pastor Andy Olsen at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Pasadena, CA on 8/27/23.
The third message in our sermon series, "Ruth: A Story of Redemption," looking at "Risky Love" in Ruth 3:1-18. Preached by Pastor Andy Olsen at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Pasadena, CA on 8/20/23.
The second message in our sermon series, "Ruth: A Story of Redemption," looking at "Unexpected Kindness" in Ruth 2:1-23. Preached by Pastor Andy Olsen at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Pasadena, CA on 8/13/23.
The first message in our new sermon series, "Ruth: A Story of Redemption," looking at "A Bitter Return" in Ruth 1:1-22. Preached by Pastor Andy Olsen at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Pasadena, CA on 8/6/23.
The sixth and final message in our sermon series, "Jonah: The Runaway Prophet," titled "Heart Responses" from Jonah 4:5-11. Preached by Pastor Andy Olsen at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Pasadena, CA on 7/23/23.
The fifth message in our sermon series, "Jonah: The Runaway Prophet," titled "Under the Surface" from Jonah 4:1-4. Preached by Pastor Andy Olsen at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Pasadena, CA on 7/16/23.
The fourth message in our sermon series, "Jonah: The Runaway Prophet," looking at "God's Persistent Compassion" from Jonah 3:1-10. Preached by Pastor Andy Olsen at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Pasadena, CA on 7/9/23.
The third message in our sermon series, "Jonah: The Runaway Prophet," looking at "Prayer from the Depths" from Jonah 2:1-10. Preached by Pastor Andy Olsen at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Pasadena, CA on 7/2/23.
The second message in our sermon series, "Jonah: The Runaway Prophet," looking at "Mercy in the Storm" from Jonah 1:4-17. Preached by Pastor Andy Olsen at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Pasadena, CA on 6/25/23.
The first message in our new sermon series, "Jonah: The Runaway Prophet," looking at "Running from God" in Jonah 1:1-4. Preached by Pastor Andy Olsen at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Pasadena, CA on 6/18/23.
"Sent to Proclaim the Word," from Acts 13:1-5, preached by Pastor Andy Olsen at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Pasadena, CA on 6/11/23.
Pastor Larry Olson preaches a message, "The Giving Heart of God," from Luke 12:31-32 on 6/4/23.
A Pentecost Sunday message, "Empowered by the Spirit," from Acts 2:1-12, preached by Pastor Andy Olsen at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Pasadena, CA on 5/28/23.
"The Power of the Ascension" from Acts 1:1-11, preached by Pastor Andy Olsen at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Pasadena, CA on 5/21/23.
The tenth and final message in our sermon series, "Encounters with Jesus in the Gospel of John," looking at how Jesus leads Peter (and us) "Beyond Failure" in John 21:15-25. Preached by Pastor Andy Olsen at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Pasadena, CA on 5/14/23.
The ninth message in our sermon series, "Encounters with Jesus in the Gospel of John," looking at "Fishing and Breakfast with Jesus" in John 21:1-14. Preached by Pastor Andy Olsen at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Pasadena, CA on 5/7/23.
The eighth message in our sermon series, "Encounters with Jesus in the Gospel of John," looking at "Dealing With Doubt" in John 20:24-31. Preached by Pastor Andy Olsen at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Pasadena, CA on 4/30/23.
The seventh message in our sermon series, "Encounters with Jesus in the Gospel of John," looking at how the Risen Jesus calls the disciples (and us) "Beyond Fear" in John 20:19-23. Preached by Pastor Andy Olsen at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Pasadena, CA on 4/16/23.
An Easter Sunday message (and sixth message in our sermon series, "Encounters with Jesus in the Gospel of John"), looking at "Encountered by the Risen Jesus" in John 20:10-18. Preached by Pastor Andy Olsen at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Pasadena, CA on Easter Sunday, 4/9/23.
The fifth message in our Lenten sermon series, "Encounters with Jesus in the Gospel of John," looking at "The King's Arrival" in John 12:12-19. Preached by Pastor Andy Olsen at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Pasadena, CA on Palm Sunday, 4/2/23.
The fourth message in our Lenten sermon series, "Encounters with Jesus in the Gospel of John," looking at Jesus bringing "Life to the Dead" in John 11:1-45. Preached by Pastor Andy Olsen at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Pasadena, CA on 3/26/23.
The third message in our Lenten sermon series, "Encounters with Jesus in the Gospel of John," looking at Jesus bringing "Sight to the Blind" in John 9:1-41. Preached by Pastor Andy Olsen at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Pasadena, CA on 3/19/23.
The second message in our Lenten sermon series, "Encounters with Jesus in the Gospel of John," looking at being "Reborn" in John 3:1-17. Preached by Pastor Andy Olsen at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Pasadena, CA on 3/5/23.
The first message in our new Lenten sermon series, "Encounters with Jesus in the Gospel of John," looking at being "Found and Seen" by Jesus in John 1:43-51. Preached by Pastor Andy Olsen at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Pasadena, CA on 2/26/23.
The seventh and final message in our "Colossians: Centered in Christ" sermon series, looking at "Reaching Out Together" from Colossians 4:2-18. Preached by Pastor Andy Olsen at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Pasadena, CA on 2/19/23.
The sixth message in our "Colossians: Centered in Christ" sermon series, looking at "Serving One Another" from Colossians 3:18-4:1. Preached by Pastor Andy Olsen at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Pasadena, CA on 2/12/23.
The fifth message in our "Colossians: Centered in Christ" sermon series, looking at "New Clothes" from Colossians 3:1-17. Preached by Pastor Andy Olsen at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Pasadena, CA on 2/5/23.
The fourth message in our "Colossians: Centered in Christ" sermon series, looking at "Rivals to Christ" from Colossians 2:8-23. Preached by Pastor Andy Olsen at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Pasadena, CA on 1/29/23.
The third message in our "Colossians: Centered in Christ" sermon series, looking at "Hidden Treasure" from Colossians 1:24-2:7. Preached by Pastor Andy Olsen at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Pasadena, CA on 1/22/23.
The second message in our "Colossians: Centered in Christ" sermon series, looking at "Christ Supreme" from Colossians 1:15-23. Preached by Pastor Andy Olsen at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Pasadena, CA on 1/15/23.
The first message in our "Colossians: Centered in Christ" sermon series, looking at "Gospel Fruit" from Colossians 1:1-14. Preached by Pastor Andy Olsen at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Pasadena, CA on 1/8/23.
A Christmas Day message, "Light Into Darkness," from John 1:1-14. Preached by Pastor Andy Olsen at Immanuel Lutheran Church on 12/25/22.
The third message in our Advent series, "Glimpses of Jesus in the Book of Isaiah," looking at "When God Comes to Us" in Isaiah 35:1-10. Preached by Pastor Andy Olsen at Immanuel Lutheran Church on 12/11/22.
The second message in our Advent series, "Glimpses of Jesus in the Book of Isaiah," looking at "Jesus: The Ultimate Ruler" in Isaiah 11:1-10. Preached by Pastor Andy Olsen at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Pasadena, CA on 12/4/22.
The first message in our Advent series, "Glimpses of Jesus in the Book of Isaiah," looking at "Jesus: The New Temple" in Isaiah 2:1-5. Preached by Pastor Andy Olsen at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Pasadena, CA on November 27, 2022.
The eleventh and final message in our "David" sermon series, looking at "Generous Giving" from 1 Chronicles 29:9-20. Preached by Pastor Andy Olsen at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Pasadena, CA on 11/20/22.
The tenth message in our "David" sermon series, looking at "The Cost of Salvation" in 2 Samuel 24:1-25. Preached by Pastor Andy Olsen at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Pasadena, CA in 11/13/22.
The ninth message in our "David" sermon series, looking at "God's Severe Mercy" in 2 Samuel 12:1-14. Preached by Pastor Andy Olsen at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Pasadena, CA in 10/30/22.
The eighth message in our "David" sermon series, looking at David's "Downward Spiral" in 2 Samuel 11:1-27. Preached by Pastor Andy Olsen at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Pasadena, CA on 10/23/22.
The seventh message in our "David" sermon series, looking at "God's Promises" in 2 Samuel 7:1-16. Preached by Pastor Andy Olsen at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Pasadena, CA on 10/16/22.
The sixth message in our "David" sermon series, looking at "God's Holiness and Goodness" in 2 Samuel 6:1-15. Preached by Pastor Andy Olsen at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Pasadena, CA on 10/9/22.
The fifth message in our "David" sermon series, looking at "Letting Go of Control" in 1 Samuel 24:1-22. Preached by Pastor Andy Olsen at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Pasadena, CA on 10/2/22.
The fourth message in our "David" sermon series, looking at the "Community of the Broken" in 1 Samuel 22:1-5. Preached by Pastor Andy Olsen at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Pasadena, CA on 9/18/22.
The third message in our "David" sermon series, looking at "True Friendship" from 1 Samuel 20:1-17. Preached by Pastor Andy Olsen at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Pasadena, CA on 9/11/22.
The second message in our "David" sermon series, looking at "Facing Giants" from 1 Samuel 17:32-50. Preached by Pastor Andy Olsen at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Pasadena, CA on 9/4/22.
The first message in our "David: A Man After God's Own Heart" sermon series, looking at "God's Sight" from 1 Samuel 16:1-13. Preached by Pastor Andy Olsen at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Pasadena, CA on 8/28/22.