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Immanuel Lutheran Church — Pastor Christopher Ramstad
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Every Sunday at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Joplin, Missouri, Pastor Christopher Ramstad preaches from the historic lectionary — sermons grounded in Scripture, centered on Christ, and shaped by the Lutheran confessional tradition. This podcast delivers each week's sermon on its own: no full service recording, just the Word preached. If you're looking for faithful Law and Gospel preaching in the tradition of the Lutheran Service Book and the LCMS, you've found it. Immanuel Lutheran has served Joplin and southwest Missouri since 1897. We are a member congregation of the Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod. Whether you worship with us on Sunday mornings or listen from across the country, we're glad you're here. Learn more and connect at immanueljoplin.com.

Episodes

  1. 6d ago

    Sixth Sunday after Pentecost — July 5, 2026

    Immanuel Lutheran Church Sixth Sunday after Pentecost — July 5, 2026 On the Sixth Sunday after Pentecost, Immanuel Lutheran Church in Joplin, Missouri continued through Romans 7 as Pastor Christopher Ramstad preached the daily war with sin — and the rally cry that answers it: Thanks be to God through Jesus Christ our Lord. The post Sixth Sunday after Pentecost — July 5, 2026 appeared first on Immanuel Lutheran Church.

    15 min

  2. Jun 21

    Fourth Sunday after Pentecost — June 21, 2026

    Immanuel Lutheran Church Fourth Sunday after Pentecost — June 21, 2026 On the Fourth Sunday after Pentecost, the people of Immanuel Lutheran Church in Joplin, Missouri gathered around Word and Sacrament to hear a bracing word from our Lord: “Have no fear.” On a Father’s Day morning — and just one day after a wedding and a full week of Vacation Bible School in God’s house — Pastor Christopher Ramstad preached Christ’s rally cry for His church from Matthew 10. Worship on the Fourth Sunday after Pentecost Immanuel’s summer worship continues The post Fourth Sunday after Pentecost — June 21, 2026 appeared first on Immanuel Lutheran Church.

    18 min

  3. Jun 14

    Third Sunday after Pentecost — June 14, 2026

    Immanuel Lutheran Church Third Sunday after Pentecost — June 14, 2026 Third Sunday after Pentecost — On June 14, 2026, Immanuel Lutheran Church in Joplin, Missouri gathered the morning after severe storms as Pastor Christopher Ramstad preached on Romans 5:6–15: while we were still weak, ungodly, and sinners, Christ died for us — and now sends us into His harvest. The post Third Sunday after Pentecost — June 14, 2026 appeared first on Immanuel Lutheran Church.

    17 min

  4. Jun 7

    Second Sunday after Pentecost — June 7, 2026

    Immanuel Lutheran Church Second Sunday after Pentecost — June 7, 2026 Second Sunday after Pentecost — On June 7, 2026, Immanuel Lutheran Church in Joplin, Missouri gathered for its first combined summer service as Pastor Christopher Ramstad preached on Hosea 5:15 — Where is your place? — and the calling of Matthew (Matthew 9:9–13). Jesus came to call sinners. The post Second Sunday after Pentecost — June 7, 2026 appeared first on Immanuel Lutheran Church.

    18 min

  5. May 31

    Trinity Sunday — May 31, 2026

    Immanuel Lutheran Church Trinity Sunday — May 31, 2026 On the Festival of the Holy Trinity, the congregation of Immanuel Lutheran Church in Joplin, Missouri gathered in a white-draped sanctuary to worship the triune God — Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. In a sermon titled “Signature Style: God’s Unique Flair,” Pastor Christopher Ramstad opened the first pages of Holy Scripture and asked a compelling question: what does God’s creation tell us about who he is? The answer, drawn from Genesis 1 and 2, is as stunning as the world The post Trinity Sunday — May 31, 2026 appeared first on Immanuel Lutheran Church.

    19 min

  6. May 17

    Ascension of Our Lord — May 17, 2026

    Immanuel Lutheran Church Ascension of Our Lord — May 17, 2026 Ascension of Our Lord Joplin Missouri — on Sunday, May 17, 2026, Immanuel Lutheran Church gathered to celebrate the Ascension of Our Lord, observed on the seventh and final Sunday of the Easter season. Pastor Christopher Ramstad preached from Acts 1:1-11, exploring how Christ’s ascension is not just a dramatic exit — it is the bold opening of the church’s ongoing story as Spirit-filled witnesses to the ends of the earth. Ascension of Our Lord in Joplin Missouri: The Story The post Ascension of Our Lord — May 17, 2026 appeared first on Immanuel Lutheran Church.

    19 min

  7. May 10

    Sixth Sunday of Easter — May 10, 2026

    Immanuel Lutheran Church Sixth Sunday of Easter — May 10, 2026 Sixth Sunday of Easter Joplin Missouri — Pastor Ramstad preaches So Incredibly Blessed and So Incredibly Stressed from 1 Peter 3:13–22 on Mothers Day at Immanuel Lutheran Church. Watch the full 10:30 AM worship service. The post Sixth Sunday of Easter — May 10, 2026 appeared first on Immanuel Lutheran Church.

    16 min

  8. 10/11/2020

    Christ the Son of God | October 11, 2020

    Immanuel Lutheran Church Christ the Son of God | October 11, 2020 Worship Service for Pentecost 19 Rev. Gregory Mech | October 11, 2020 | Authority of Jesus: Christ the Son of God | Nineteenth Sunday after Pentecost | Immanuel Lutheran Church ONLINE and IN-PERSON – Joplin, Missouri | 8:00 and 10:30 am Still Wearing Face Masks, Some Classes and On-Campus Activities Have Returned | In-Person Services and Holy Communion are back! Limited Seating. Learn more. Use these Easy Devotions and Daily Scripture Readings with your family! Taking Faith Home. Thank you The post Christ the Son of God | October 11, 2020 appeared first on Immanuel Lutheran Church.

    20 min

  9. 10/04/2020

    The Christ and Prophet of God | October 4, 2020

    Immanuel Lutheran Church The Christ and Prophet of God | October 4, 2020 Worship Service for Pentecost 18 Rev. Gregory Mech | October 4, 2020 | Authority of Jesus: The Christ and Prophet of God | Eighteenth Sunday after Pentecost | Immanuel Lutheran Church ONLINE and IN-PERSON – Joplin, Missouri | 8:00 and 10:30 am Still Wearing Face Masks, Some Classes and On-Campus Activities Have Returned | In-Person Services and Holy Communion are back! Limited Seating. Learn more. Use these Easy Devotions and Daily Scripture Readings with your family! Taking Faith Home. Thank The post The Christ and Prophet of God | October 4, 2020 appeared first on Immanuel Lutheran Church.

    18 min

  10. 06/20/2020

    Third Sunday after Pentecost | June 21, 2020

    Immanuel Lutheran Church Third Sunday after Pentecost | June 21, 2020 Worship Service for Pentecost 3 Rev. Gregory Mech | June 14, 2020 | Third Sunday after Pentecost | Father’s Day | Immanuel Lutheran Church ONLINE and IN-PERSON – Joplin, Missouri | 8:00 and 10:30 am In-Person Services and Holy Communion are back! Limited Seating. NO RSVP REQUIRED. Learn more. Use these Easy Devotions and Daily Scripture Readings with your family! Taking Faith Home. Thank you for supporting Immanuel Lutheran financially. Learn more at immanueljoplin.com/GIVE. Martin Luther School is Joplin’s Lutheran The post Third Sunday after Pentecost | June 21, 2020 appeared first on Immanuel Lutheran Church.

    20 min
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Every Sunday at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Joplin, Missouri, Pastor Christopher Ramstad preaches from the historic lectionary — sermons grounded in Scripture, centered on Christ, and shaped by the Lutheran confessional tradition. This podcast delivers each week's sermon on its own: no full service recording, just the Word preached. If you're looking for faithful Law and Gospel preaching in the tradition of the Lutheran Service Book and the LCMS, you've found it. Immanuel Lutheran has served Joplin and southwest Missouri since 1897. We are a member congregation of the Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod. Whether you worship with us on Sunday mornings or listen from across the country, we're glad you're here. Learn more and connect at immanueljoplin.com.

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