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Services & Sermons

Third Sunday of Easter Joplin Missouri

Third Sunday of Easter — April 19, 2026

Third Sunday of Easter Joplin Missouri — On April 19, 2026, Immanuel Lutheran Church gathered for the Divine Service on the Third Sunday of Easter. The risen Lord Jesus Christ continues to reveal Himself to His Church through His Word and Sacraments, strengthening our faith and filling us with the joy of His resurrection. Pastor Christopher Ramstad proclaimed the Gospel from Luke 24:13–35, the beloved account of the Road to Emmaus, where Jesus opened the Scriptures and made Himself known…
Second Sunday of Easter Joplin Missouri

Second Sunday of Easter — April 12, 2026

On the Second Sunday of Easter, Rev. Christopher Ramstad preaches from John 20:19-31, where the risen Christ appears to His disciples and Thomas, proclaiming peace and bestowing the Holy Spirit. The 10:30 AM service was made especially joyful by the children of Martin Luther School singing in worship. Hear the good news of the resurrection at Immanuel Lutheran Church. Learn more about Martin Luther School at martinlutherjoplin.com.

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Blog Posts & Articles

The Foolishness of the Cross (And Why That’s Actually Good News) 2

The Foolishness of the Cross (And Why That’s Actually Good News)

What does God use to save the world? Not impressive credentials, polished rhetoric, or a strategy that makes sense to the culture around us. He uses a cross — the seeming foolishness of the cross — something the ancient world considered a shameful, lowly way to die. That’s the audacious claim at the center of 1 Corinthians 1:18: “The word of the cross is folly to those who are perishing, but to us who are being saved it is the…
A Guide to Holy Week at Immanuel 2026 4

A Guide to Holy Week at Immanuel 2026

Holy Week is the most sacred week in the Christian calendar — the week when we walk with Jesus from His triumphant entry into Jerusalem all the way to the empty tomb. If you’ve never attended Holy Week services, or if you’re looking to go deeper this year, here’s what to expect at Immanuel. Palm Sunday — March 29 Palm Sunday opens Holy Week with a dramatic contrast: Jesus rides into Jerusalem as a king while the crowds wave palm…

“You shall call his name Jesus, for he will save his people from their sins.” All this took place to fulfill what the Lord had spoken by the prophet: “Behold, the virgin shall conceive and bear a son, and they shall call his name Immanuel” (which means, God with us).
Matthew 1:21-23