Immanuel Lutheran Church Brandon, FL

09/06/2026

Bienvenidos a la adoración en Immanuel Lutheran Church and School en Brandon, Florida.

Decimoquinto Domingo después de Pentecostés
Domingo, 6 de septiembre, 2026

Mensaje: "Probablemente No Es Nada"
Ignorando la Seriedad y las Consecuencias del Pecado
Predicador: Pastor Miguel
Mateo 18:1-20 | Romanos 13:1-10 | Ezequiel 33:7-9

Nos alegra que apartes esta hora para reunirte alrededor de la Palabra de Dios con nosotros. Ya sea que te unas a nosotros en persona o en línea, nos alegra que estés aquí.

📋 Actualización del Ministerio de esta semana
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Immanuel Lutheran Church and School
Brandon, FL
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09/06/2026

Welcome to worship at Immanuel Lutheran Church and School in Brandon, Florida.

15th Sunday after Pentecost
Sunday, September 6, 2026

Sermon: "It's Probably Nothing"
Ignoring the Seriousness and Consequences of Sin
Pastor Phil Ressler
Matthew 18:1-20 | Romans 13:1-10 | Ezekiel 33:7-9

"It's probably nothing." We say it about the noise the car started making, the spot on the X-ray, the thing a friend said that landed wrong. Sometimes we are right. Sometimes we are telling ourselves a story so we do not have to deal with it yet.

Matthew 18 is Jesus refusing to let us say it about sin. He talks about a millstone and a drowning, about a hand worth cutting off, in language so severe it is uncomfortable to read aloud. He is not being dramatic. He is being honest about what sin actually does to a person, and to the people around them.

So the question this Sunday is a simple one, and not a comfortable one. What are you currently calling nothing?

Whether you are joining us in person or online, we are glad you are here.

📋 This Week's Ministry Update
Announcements, upcoming events, and ministry news:
https://immanuelbrandon.com/september-6-2026-ministry-update/

🤝 Joining us today? Sign in for worship:
https://immanuelbrandon.com/welcome

💝 Give online or download the Church Center App:
https://ilc.live/give

📅 Full church calendar:
https://ilc.live/calendar

📖 Daily Bible reading plan:
https://ilc.live/biblereadings

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📲 Get text message updates:
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📍 Visit us in person
Immanuel Lutheran Church and School
Brandon, FL
https://immanuelbrandon.com

09/06/2026

Welcome to worship at Immanuel Lutheran Church and School in Brandon, Florida.

15th Sunday after Pentecost
Sunday, September 6, 2026

Sermon: "It's Probably Nothing"
Ignoring the Seriousness and Consequences of Sin
Pastor Phil Ressler
Matthew 18:1-20 | Romans 13:1-10 | Ezekiel 33:7-9

"It's probably nothing." We say it about the noise the car started making, the spot on the X-ray, the thing a friend said that landed wrong. Sometimes we are right. Sometimes we are telling ourselves a story so we do not have to deal with it yet.

Matthew 18 is Jesus refusing to let us say it about sin. He talks about a millstone and a drowning, about a hand worth cutting off, in language so severe it is uncomfortable to read aloud. He is not being dramatic. He is being honest about what sin actually does to a person, and to the people around them.

So the question this Sunday is a simple one, and not a comfortable one. What are you currently calling nothing?

Whether you are joining us in person or online, we are glad you are here.

📋 This Week's Ministry Update
Announcements, upcoming events, and ministry news:
https://immanuelbrandon.com/september-6-2026-ministry-update/

🤝 Joining us today? Sign in for worship:
https://immanuelbrandon.com/welcome

💝 Give online or download the Church Center App:
https://ilc.live/give

📅 Full church calendar:
https://ilc.live/calendar

📖 Daily Bible reading plan:
https://ilc.live/biblereadings

✉ Subscribe to email updates:
https://immanuelbrandon.com/connect/subscribe/

📲 Get text message updates:
https://ilc.live/text

📍 Visit us in person
Immanuel Lutheran Church and School
Brandon, FL
https://immanuelbrandon.com

09/04/2026

Ersland LBT Update September 2026

Michael writes in his latest newsletter: Jesus says, “I am with you always” (Matt 28:20). Come rest with Him, our burden is heavy,...

09/02/2026

August 30, 2026 Ministry Update

Installation of church officers, the baptism of Jacob Lopez, a thank you from Cali, Elder of the Week Pat McMullen, and Game Night tonight.

08/30/2026

Today, Jacob López, a 5th-grade student at Immanuel Lutheran School in Brandon, FL, received the Holy Spirit through Baptism. 🕊️

Welcome to the family of God! 🙏

08/30/2026

Bienvenidos a la adoración en Immanuel Lutheran Church and School en Brandon, Florida.

Decimocuarto Domingo después de Pentecostés
Domingo, 30 de agosto, 2026

Mensaje: "Poniendo Tu Mente en las Cosas de Dios"
Predicador: Pastor Miguel
Mateo 16:21-28 | Romanos 12:9-21 | Jeremías 15:15-21

Nos alegra que apartes esta hora para reunirte alrededor de la Palabra de Dios con nosotros. Ya sea que te unas a nosotros en persona o en línea, nos alegra que estés aquí.

📋 Actualización del Ministerio de esta semana
Anuncios, próximos eventos y noticias del ministerio:
https://immanuelbrandon.com/august-30-2026-ministry-update/

🤝 ¿Nos acompañas hoy? Regístrate para la adoración:
https://immanuelbrandon.com/welcome

💝 Ofrenda en línea o descarga la aplicación Church Center:
https://ilc.live/give

📅 Calendario completo de la iglesia:
https://ilc.live/calendar

📖 Plan diario de lectura bíblica:
https://ilc.live/biblereadings

✉ Suscríbete a las actualizaciones por correo electrónico:
https://immanuelbrandon.com/connect/subscribe/

📲 Recibe actualizaciones por mensaje de texto:
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📍 Visítanos en persona
Immanuel Lutheran Church and School
Brandon, FL
https://immanuelbrandon.com

08/30/2026

Welcome to worship at Immanuel Lutheran Church and School in Brandon, Florida.

14th Sunday after Pentecost
Sunday, August 30, 2026

Sermon: "Setting Your Mind on the Things of God"
Pastor Phil Ressler
Matthew 16:21-28 | Romans 12:9-21 | Jeremiah 15:15-21

Peter had just gotten it exactly right. He confessed Jesus as the Christ, the Son of the living God, and Jesus told him that flesh and blood had not revealed that to him. A few verses later Peter takes Jesus aside and gets it exactly wrong, and Jesus says the hardest thing he ever says to a friend: "Get behind me, Satan."

What changed was not Peter's love for Jesus. Peter was trying to protect him. The problem was where his mind was set. "You are not setting your mind on the things of God, but on the things of man." Good advice and God's direction are not the same thing, and the difference is rarely obvious in the moment.

Notice what Jesus does not say. He does not say leave. He says get behind. Peter had gotten out in front, and the place for a disciple is behind Jesus, following.

Whether you are joining us in person or online, we are glad you are here.

📋 This Week's Ministry Update
Announcements, upcoming events, and ministry news:
https://immanuelbrandon.com/august-30-2026-ministry-update/

🤝 Joining us today? Sign in for worship:
https://immanuelbrandon.com/welcome

💝 Give online or download the Church Center App:
https://ilc.live/give

📅 Full church calendar:
https://ilc.live/calendar

📖 Daily Bible reading plan:
https://ilc.live/biblereadings

✉ Subscribe to email updates:
https://immanuelbrandon.com/connect/subscribe/

📲 Get text message updates:
https://ilc.live/text

📍 Visit us in person
Immanuel Lutheran Church and School
Brandon, FL
https://immanuelbrandon.com

08/30/2026

Welcome to worship at Immanuel Lutheran Church and School in Brandon, Florida.

14th Sunday after Pentecost
Sunday, August 30, 2026

Sermon: "Setting Your Mind on the Things of God"
Pastor Phil Ressler
Matthew 16:21-28 | Romans 12:9-21 | Jeremiah 15:15-21

Peter had just gotten it exactly right. He confessed Jesus as the Christ, the Son of the living God, and Jesus told him that flesh and blood had not revealed that to him. A few verses later Peter takes Jesus aside and gets it exactly wrong, and Jesus says the hardest thing he ever says to a friend: "Get behind me, Satan."

What changed was not Peter's love for Jesus. Peter was trying to protect him. The problem was where his mind was set. "You are not setting your mind on the things of God, but on the things of man." Good advice and God's direction are not the same thing, and the difference is rarely obvious in the moment.

Notice what Jesus does not say. He does not say leave. He says get behind. Peter had gotten out in front, and the place for a disciple is behind Jesus, following.

Whether you are joining us in person or online, we are glad you are here.

📋 This Week's Ministry Update
Announcements, upcoming events, and ministry news:
https://immanuelbrandon.com/august-30-2026-ministry-update/

🤝 Joining us today? Sign in for worship:
https://immanuelbrandon.com/welcome

💝 Give online or download the Church Center App:
https://ilc.live/give

📅 Full church calendar:
https://ilc.live/calendar

📖 Daily Bible reading plan:
https://ilc.live/biblereadings

✉ Subscribe to email updates:
https://immanuelbrandon.com/connect/subscribe/

📲 Get text message updates:
https://ilc.live/text

📍 Visit us in person
Immanuel Lutheran Church and School
Brandon, FL
https://immanuelbrandon.com

08/26/2026

Our third-grade class was presented with Bibles today after they led our chapel worship. They were the first class to lead chapel this school year.