Immanuel Lutheran Church-Five Forks-LCMS: Recent Episodes
Immanuel Lutheran Church-Five Forks
Listen to the latest sermons and special events from Immanuel Lutheran Church-Five Forks in Simpsonville near Greenville, SC. Member LCMS. www.immanuellutheranchurch.com
"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/.
"…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.
"Whoever does not bear his own cross and come after me cannot be my disciple." This sermon about the cost of discipleship was preached on September 8, 2019, the Thirteenth Sunday after Pentecost, by the Rev. Jeff VanOsdol at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Simpsonville, SC. The sermon text is Luke 14:25-35. Connect with Immanuel at https://www.immanuellutheranchurch.com.
"Jesus Christ is the same yesterday and today and forever." This sermon about the Christian Life was written by the Rev. Jeff VanOsdol. The sermon was read by Elder Paul Wagenknecht on September 1, 2019, the Twelfth Sunday after Pentecost, at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Simpsonville, SC. The sermon text is Hebrews 13:1-17. The lesson was read by Lay Deacon Paul Mabrey. Connect with Immanuel at https://www.immanuellutheranchurch.com.
"Strive to enter through the narrow door." This sermon about Jesus being the only Way was preached on August 25, 2019, the Eleventh Sunday after Pentecost, by the Rev. Phil McLain at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Simpsonville, SC. The sermon text is Luke 13:22-30. Connect with Immanuel at https://www.immanuellutheranchurch.com.
This review of the 2019 LCMS National Convention was presented by Jonathan Anderson at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Simpsonville, SC on August 18, 2019. Jonathan, a member of Immanuel, served as the Lay Delegate for Circuit 19 of the Southeastern District. To learn more about the convention proceedings, visit https://www.lcms.org/convention.
Video of this presentation is on Immanuel's YouTube channel at https://youtu.be/hIsNYmIyD-Q. Presentation slides (pdf) are in Immanuel's blog at: https://wp.me/p9HPu9-qJ
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"...let us run with endurance the race that is set before us, looking to Jesus, the founder and perfecter of our faith." This sermon about running the race of the Christian life was preached on August 18, 2019, the Tenth Sunday after Pentecost, by the Rev. Jeff VanOsdol at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Simpsonville, SC. The sermon text is Hebrews 11:17-31; 12:1-3. The lesson was read by Lay Deacon Paul Mabrey. Connect with Immanuel at www.immanuellutheranchurch.com.
"Therefore from one man, and him as good as dead, were born descendants as many as the stars of heaven and as many as the innumerable grains of sand by the seashore." This sermon about the faith of Abram was preached on August 11, 2019, the Ninth Sunday after Pentecost, by the Rev. Jeff VanOsdol at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Simpsonville, SC. The sermon texts are Genesis 15:1-6, Hebrews 11:1-16, and Luke 12:22-34. Connect with Immanuel at https://www.immanuellutheranchurch.com/.
"Take care, and be on your guard against all covetousness..." This sermon about work. wealth, and enjoyment was preached on August 4, 2019, the Eighth Sunday after Pentecost, by the Rev. Jeff VanOsdol at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Simpsonville, SC. The sermon texts are Ecclesiastes 1:2, 12-14; 2:18-26, Colossians 3:1-11 and Luke 12:13-21. Connect with Immanuel at https://www.immanuellutheranchurch.com/.
"Lord, teach us to pray..." This sermon about Jesus teaching His Disciples to pray The Lord's Prayer was preached on July 28, 2019, the Seventh Sunday after Pentecost, by the Rev. Dr. John Brunner at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Simpsonville, SC. The sermon texts are Colossians 2:6-19 and Luke 11:1-13. Connect with Immanuel at https://www.immanuellutheranchurch.com/.
There were audio technical difficulties during the last 3 minutes of the sermon so this is a shortened recording. Please accept the apologies of the Immanuel Audio/Visual Team.
"Martha, Martha, you are anxious and troubled about many things…" This sermon about Jesus teaching Martha and Mary was preached on July 21, 2019, the Sixth Sunday after Pentecost, by the Rev. Jeff VanOsdol at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Simpsonville, SC. The sermon text is Luke 10:38-42. Connect with Immanuel at https://www.immanuellutheranchurch.com/.
"Teacher, what shall I do to inherit eternal life?" This sermon about Jesus teaching the Parable of the Good Samaritan was preached on July 14, 2019, the Fifth Sunday after Pentecost, by the Rev. Jeff VanOsdol at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Simpsonville, SC. The sermon text is Luke 10:25-37. Connect with Immanuel at https://www.immanuellutheranchurch.com/.
"The kingdom of God has come near to you." This sermon about Jesus sending out the seventy-two was preached on July 7, 2019, the Fourth Sunday after Pentecost, by the Rev. Jeff VanOsdol at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Simpsonville, SC. The sermon text is Luke 10:1-20. Connect with Immanuel at https://www.immanuellutheranchurch.com/.
"But as for you, go and proclaim the kingdom of God." This sermon about the kinds of men Jesus calls to ministry was preached on June 30, 2019, the Third Sunday after Pentecost, by the Rev. Jeff VanOsdol at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Simpsonville, SC. The sermon texts are 1 Kings 19:9b-21 and Luke 9:51-62. Connect with Immanuel at https://www.immanuellutheranchurch.com/.
"What have you to do with me, Jesus, Son of the Most High God?" This sermon about Jesus healing a demon-possessed man was preached on June 23, 2019, the Second Sunday after Pentecost, by the Rev. Jeff VanOsdol at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Simpsonville, SC. The sermon text is Luke 8:26-39. Connect with Immanuel at https://www.immanuellutheranchurch.com/.
“Truly, truly, I say to you, before Abraham was, I am.” This sermon about the Athanasian Creed was preached on June 16, 2019, The Holy Trinity, by the Rev. Jeff VanOsdol at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Simpsonville, SC. The sermon texts are Acts 2:14a, 22-36 and John 8:48-59.
The Athanasian and Nicene Creeds can be read here: https://www.lcms.org/about/beliefs/lutheran-confessions
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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 the Tower of Babel and the outpouring of the Holy Spirit was preached on June 9, 2019, The Day of Pentecost, by the Rev. Jeff VanOsdol at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Simpsonville, SC. The sermon text is Genesis 11: 1-9 and Acts 2:1-21. Connect with Immanuel at https://www.immanuellutheranchurch.com/.
"I do not ask for these only, but also for those who will believe in me through their word," This sermon about Jesus' High Priestly Prayer was preached on June 2, 2019, The Seventh Sunday of Easter, by the Rev. Jeff VanOsdol at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Simpsonville, SC. The sermon text is John 17:20-26. Connect with Immanuel at https://www.immanuellutheranchurch.com/.
"Get up, take up your bed, and walk." This sermon about Jesus healing at the pool on the sabbath was preached on May 26, 2019, The Sixth Sunday of Easter, by the Rev. Jeff VanOsdol at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Simpsonville, SC. The sermon text is John 5:1-17. Connect with Immanuel at https://www.immanuellutheranchurch.com/.
"When the Spirit of truth comes, he will guide you into all the truth..." This sermon about the work of the Holy Spirit and the disciples' sorrow turning to joy was preached on May 19, 2019, The Fifth Sunday of Easter, by the Rev. Jeff VanOsdol at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Simpsonville, SC. The sermon text is John 16:12-22. Connect with Immanuel at https://www.immanuellutheranchurch.com/.
"My sheep hear my voice, and I know them, and they follow me." This sermon about Jesus defending His sheep was preached on May 12, 2019, The Fourth Sunday of Easter, by the Rev. Jeff VanOsdol at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Simpsonville, SC. The sermon text is John 10:22-30. Connect with Immanuel at https://www.immanuellutheranchurch.com/.
"Feed my sheep." This sermon about Jesus appearing to the Disciples by the Sea of Tiberias after His Resurrection was preached on May 5, 2019, The Third Sunday of Easter, by the Rev. Jeff VanOsdol at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Simpsonville, SC. The sermon text is John 21:1-19. Connect with Immanuel at https://www.immanuellutheranchurch.com/.
"Blessed are those who have not seen and yet have believed." This sermon about Jesus appearing to the Disciples after His Resurrection was preached on April 28, 2019, The 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 https://www.immanuellutheranchurch.com/.
"Rabboni!" This sermon about having joy in the Resurrection of Jesus was preached on April 21, 2019, The Resurrection of Our Lord, Easter Sunday, by the Rev. Jeff VanOsdol at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Simpsonville, SC. The sermon text is John 20:1-18. Connect with Immanuel at https://www.immanuellutheranchurch.com/.
"It is finished." This sermon about the Crucifixion of Jesus was preached on April 19, 2019, Good Friday, by the Rev. Jeff VanOsdol at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Simpsonville, SC. The sermon text is John 19:17-42. The hymn verse is from LSB 708 "Lord, Thee I Love with All My Heart." Connect with Immanuel at https://www.immanuellutheranchurch.com/.
"My God, my God, why have you forsaken me?" This Psalm 22 chant and Stripping of the Altar was on April 19, 2019 by the Rev. Jeff VanOsdol and the Altar Guild at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Simpsonville, SC.
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Video of this is on YouTube at: https://youtu.be/XM15GAxOE4Q
"The Lord will provide." This sermon about faith and our provision in Christ was preached on April 10, 2019 by the Rev. Jeff VanOsdol at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Simpsonville, SC. The sermon text is Genesis 22:13-14. Connect with Immanuel at https://www.immanuellutheranchurch.com/.
"But I am a worm and not a man, scorned by mankind and despised by the people." This sermon about the scorning of Jesus was preached on April 3, 2019 by the Rev. Jeff VanOsdol at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Simpsonville, SC. The sermon text is Psalm 22:6-8. Connect with Immanuel at https://www.immanuellutheranchurch.com/.
"For this my son was dead, and is alive again; he was lost, and is found." This sermon about the Prodigal Son, or Prodigal Father rather, if Pastor VanOsdol was given opportunity to name the parable, was preached on March 31, 2019, the Fourth Sunday in Lent, by the Rev. Jeff VanOsdol at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Simpsonville, SC. The sermon text is Luke 15:1-3, 11-32. Connect with Immanuel at https://www.immanuellutheranchurch.com/.
"...he humbled himself by becoming obedient to the point of death, even death on a cross." This sermon about the humiliation, and exaltation, of Jesus was preached on March 27, 2019 by the Rev. Jeff VanOsdol at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Simpsonville, SC. The sermon text is Philippians 2:5-11. Connect with Immanuel at https://www.immanuellutheranchurch.com/.
"...but unless you repent, you will all likewise perish." This sermon about the barren fig tree was preached on March 24, 2019, the Third Sunday in Lent, by the Rev. Jeff VanOsdol at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Simpsonville, SC. The sermon text is Luke 13:1-9. Connect with Immanuel at https://www.immanuellutheranchurch.com/.
"...when he suffered, he did not threaten, but continued entrusting himself to him who judges justly." This sermon about the patient suffering of Jesus was preached on March 20, 2019 by the Rev. Jeff VanOsdol at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Simpsonville, SC. The sermon text is 1 Peter 2:21-24. Connect with Immanuel at https://www.immanuellutheranchurch.com/.
"Behold, I cast out demons and perform cures today and tomorrow, and the third day I finish my course." This sermon about Jesus lamenting over Jerusalem was preached on March 17, 2019, the Second Sunday in Lent, by the Rev. Jeff VanOsdol at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Simpsonville, SC. The sermon text is Luke 13:31-35. Connect with Immanuel at https://www.immanuellutheranchurch.com/.
"...but we preach Christ crucified, a stumbling block to Jews and folly to Gentiles..." This sermon about the preaching of the cross was preached on March 13, 2019 by the Rev. Jeff VanOsdol at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Simpsonville, SC. The sermon text is 1 Corinthians 1:21-25. Connect with Immanuel at https://www.immanuellutheranchurch.com/.
"...but with the precious blood of Christ, like that of a lamb without blemish or spot." This sermon about Jesus being our lamb was preached on March 6, 2019, Ash Wednesday, by the Rev. Jeff VanOsdol at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Simpsonville, SC. The sermon text is 1 Peter 1:18-19. Connect with Immanuel at https://www.immanuellutheranchurch.com/.
"Master, it is good that we are here. Let us make three tents, one for you and one for Moses and one for Elijah." This sermon about the transfiguration of Jesus, and Peter's reaction, was preached on March 3, 2019, The Transfiguration of Our Lord, by the Rev. Jeff VanOsdol at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Simpsonville, SC. The sermon text is Luke 9:28-36. Connect with Immanuel at https://www.immanuellutheranchurch.com/.
"But I say to you who hear, Love your enemies, do good to those who hate you, bless those who curse you, pray for those who abuse you." This sermon about Joseph being the archetype of Christ by loving his brothers was preached on February 24, 2019, The Seventh Sunday after the Epiphany, by the Rev. Jeff VanOsdol at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Simpsonville, SC. The sermon text is Luke 6:27-38. Connect with Immanuel at https://www.immanuellutheranchurch.com/.
"But in fact Christ has been raised from the dead, the firstfruits of those who have fallen asleep." This sermon about the Resurrection of Christ and the resurrection promised to all who believe in Him was preached on February 17, 2019, The Sixth Sunday after the Epiphany, by the Rev. Jeff VanOsdol at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Simpsonville, SC. The sermon text is 1 Corinthians 15:1-20. Connect with Immanuel at https://www.immanuellutheranchurch.com/.
"He said to Simon, "Put out into the deep and let down your nets for a catch."" This sermon about the Jesus calling Disciples to be fishers of men was preached on February 10, 2019, The Fifth Sunday after the Epiphany, by the Rev. Phil McLain at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Simpsonville, SC. The sermon text is Luke 5:1-11. Connect with Immanuel at https://www.immanuellutheranchurch.com/.
"I must preach the good news about the kingdom of God to the other towns as well; for I was sent for this purpose." This sermon about the Jesus teaching, healing, and casting out demons was preached on February 3, 2019, The Fourth Sunday after the Epiphany, by the Rev. Jeff VanOsdol at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Simpsonville, SC. The sermon text is Luke 4:31-44.
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“Woman, what does this have to do with me? My hour has not yet come.” This sermon about the Jesus turning water into wine was preached on January 20, 2019, The Second Sunday after the Epiphany, by the Rev. Jeff VanOsdol at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Simpsonville, SC. The sermon text is John 2:1-11. Connect with Immanuel at https://www.immanuellutheranchurch.com/.
“You are my beloved Son; with you I am well pleased.” This sermon about the Baptism of Jesus was preached on January 13, 2019, The First Sunday after the Epiphany, The Baptism of Our Lord, by the Rev. Jeff VanOsdol at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Simpsonville, SC. The sermon text is Luke 3:15-22. Connect with Immanuel at https://www.immanuellutheranchurch.com/.
“And going into the house, they saw the child with Mary his mother, and they fell down and worshipped him.” This sermon about the Visit of the Wise Men was preached on January 6, 2019, The Epiphany of Our Lord, by the Rev. Jeff VanOsdol at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Simpsonville, SC. The sermon text is Matthew 2:1-12. Connect with Immanuel at https://www.immanuellutheranchurch.com/.
“Lord, now you are letting your servant depart in peace, according to your word;” This sermon about Jesus being presented at the temple was preached on December 30, 2018, The First Sunday after Christmas, by the Rev. Jeff VanOsdol at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Simpsonville, SC. The sermon text is Luke 2:22-40. Connect with Immanuel at https://www.immanuellutheranchurch.com/.
“For there is born to you this day in the city of David a Savior, Who is Christ the Lord.” This sermon about the Nativity of Jesus was preached on December 24, 2018, Christmas Eve, by the Rev. Jeff VanOsdol at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Simpsonville, SC. The sermon text is Luke 2:8-20. Connect with Immanuel at https://www.immanuellutheranchurch.com/.
“And blessed is she who believed that there would be a fulfillment of what was spoken to her from the Lord.” This sermon about The Virgin Mary visiting Elizabeth was preached on December 23, 2018, The Fourth Sunday in Advent, by the Rev. Jeff VanOsdol at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Simpsonville, SC. The sermon text is Luke 1:39-45. Connect with Immanuel at https://www.immanuellutheranchurch.com/.
“You brood of vipers! Who warned you to flee from the wrath to come?” This sermon about John the Baptist preparing the way was preached on December 16, 2018, The Third Sunday in Advent, by the Rev. Jeff VanOsdol at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Simpsonville, SC. The sermon text is Luke 3:1-14. Connect with Immanuel at https://www.immanuellutheranchurch.com/.
“Blessed are you among women, and blessed is the fruit of your womb!” This sermon about The Visitation was preached on December 12, 2018, The Second Midweek Evening Prayer in Advent, by the Rev. Jeff VanOsdol at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Simpsonville, SC. The sermon text is Luke 1:39-45. Connect with Immanuel at https://www.immanuellutheranchurch.com/.