Immanuel Lutheran Church—Five Forks

October 2017 marked the 500th anniversary of the Reformation—500 years since Martin Luther nailed his 95 Theses to the door of the Castle Church in Wittenberg. That was the event credited with beginning the Reformation of the Church—but many events followed—and 2026 marks the 500th anniversary of another one. Find out which one today in the Parish Hall from 9:15-10:00 AM. Pastor VanOsdol leads thi...

Five centuries after a monk's rebellion fractured the Western world, one scandalous truth still answers the question of whether the chaos was worth it: you stand innocent before God, not by your works, but by unearned grace. Immanuel, God with us, serving our neighbor and one another with His love and forgiveness. Growing in faith to share God's Grace with the greater Simpsonville area for more th...

October 2017 marked the 500th anniversary of the Reformation—500 years since Martin Luther nailed his 95 Theses to the door of the Castle Church in Wittenberg. That was the event credited with beginning the Reformation of the Church—but many events followed—and 2026 marks the 500th anniversary of another one. Find out which one today in the Parish Hall from 9:15-10:00 AM. Pastor VanOsdol leads thi...

When religious leaders set a foolproof trap to take down Jesus, a single coin turns the snare inside out—revealing that the only true freedom comes from surrendering to His words. Immanuel, God with us, serving our neighbor and one another with His love and forgiveness. Growing in faith to share God's Grace with the greater Simpsonville area for more than three decades. More information about our...

In a world gripped by worry and uncertainty, one powerful message cuts through the noise to prove that hope is never lost. Immanuel, God with us, serving our neighbor and one another with His love and forgiveness. Growing in faith to share God's Grace with the greater Simpsonville area for more than three decades. More information about our service times, location, and beliefs can be found on our...

October 2017 marked the 500th anniversary of the Reformation—500 years since Martin Luther nailed his 95 Theses to the door of the Castle Church in Wittenberg. That was the event credited with beginning the Reformation of the Church—but many events followed—and 2026 marks the 500th anniversary of another one. Find out which one today in the Parish Hall from 9:15-10:00 AM. Pastor VanOsdol leads thi...

When rebellious tenants murder the heir to seize his kingdom, the slain Son rises with an unexpected vengeance: offering total forgiveness to the very ones responsible for His death. Immanuel, God with us, serving our neighbor and one another with His love and forgiveness. Growing in faith to share God's Grace with the greater Simpsonville area for more than three decades. More information about o...

October 2017 marked the 500th anniversary of the Reformation—500 years since Martin Luther nailed his 95 Theses to the door of the Castle Church in Wittenberg. That was the event credited with beginning the Reformation of the Church—but many events followed—and 2026 marks the 500th anniversary of another one. Find out which one today in the Parish Hall from 9:15-10:00 AM. Pastor VanOsdol leads thi...

In a world clinging to control and self-righteousness, an untamed Messiah overturns expectations with absolute divine authority—bringing radical grace to the people who least deserve it. Immanuel, God with us, serving our neighbor and one another with His love and forgiveness. Growing in faith to share God's Grace with the greater Simpsonville area for more than three decades. More information abo...

In a kingdom where the last are first and the rules of earning are shattered, discover why God’s greatest gift can never be calculated—only received. Immanuel, God with us, serving our neighbor and one another with His love and forgiveness. Growing in faith to share God's Grace with the greater Simpsonville area for more than three decades. More information about our service times, location, and b...

October 2017 marked the 500th anniversary of the Reformation—500 years since Martin Luther nailed his 95 Theses to the door of the Castle Church in Wittenberg. That was the event credited with beginning the Reformation of the Church—but many events followed—and 2026 marks the 500th anniversary of another one. Find out which one today in the Parish Hall from 9:15-10:00 AM. Pastor VanOsdol leads thi...

Pastor VanOsdol explores the story of Joseph and his brothers to reveal how receiving and extending God’s boundless forgiveness frees us from bitterness and leads to a full, joyful life in Christ. Immanuel, God with us, serving our neighbor and one another with His love and forgiveness. Growing in faith to share God's Grace with the greater Simpsonville area for more than three decades. More infor...

Pastor VanOsdol explores the transformative power of individual faith and the importance of personal outreach, emphasizing that the church's mission is fulfilled one person at a time. Immanuel, God with us, serving our neighbor and one another with His love and forgiveness. Growing in faith to share God's Grace with the greater Simpsonville area for more than three decades. More information about...

A Longer Look at the Lessons" is an opportunity to take a deeper dive at the Readings for each Sunday during the season of Pentecost this summer, led by a rotating group of Elders and retired pastors attending Immanuel. Immanuel, God with us, serving our neighbor and one another with His love and forgiveness. Growing in faith to share God's Grace with the greater Simpsonville area for more than th...

A Longer Look at the Lessons" is an opportunity to take a deeper dive at the Readings for each Sunday during the season of Pentecost this summer, led by a rotating group of Elders and retired pastors attending Immanuel. Immanuel, God with us, serving our neighbor and one another with His love and forgiveness. Growing in faith to share God's Grace with the greater Simpsonville area for more than th...

In a world defined by the struggle to avoid suffering, one man must learn that the path to ultimate victory requires losing everything to find a life rewritten by the Savior. Immanuel, God with us, serving our neighbor and one another with His love and forgiveness. Growing in faith to share God's Grace with the greater Simpsonville area for more than three decades. More information about our servi...

Rev. Bob Herrod explores the biblical call to live as a "living sacrifice," contrasting the popular gospel of prosperity with the true path of humility, faithful service, and finding your God-given purpose. Immanuel, God with us, serving our neighbor and one another with His love and forgiveness. Growing in faith to share God's Grace with the greater Simpsonville area for more than three decades....

A Longer Look at the Lessons" is an opportunity to take a deeper dive at the Readings for each Sunday during the season of Pentecost this summer, led by a rotating group of Elders and retired pastors attending Immanuel. Immanuel, God with us, serving our neighbor and one another with His love and forgiveness. Growing in faith to share God's Grace with the greater Simpsonville area for more than th...

Vicar Bruce Selin explores the profound depth of the Canaanite woman's persistent faith and the redemptive power of mercy found in God's silence. Immanuel, God with us, serving our neighbor and one another with His love and forgiveness. Growing in faith to share God's Grace with the greater Simpsonville area for more than three decades. More information about our service times, location, and belie...

Pastor VanOsdol explores the powerful imagery of the boat as a sanctuary, revealing how Jesus meets us in the storms of life and transforms our deepest fears into a call to worship. Immanuel, God with us, serving our neighbor and one another with His love and forgiveness. Growing in faith to share God's Grace with the greater Simpsonville area for more than three decades. More information about ou...

Pastor VanOsdol explores the profound truth that we are saved by God's grace and promise rather than our own works, drawing from the stories of Isaac and Jacob to show how God's mercy often unfolds in ways we least expect. Immanuel, God with us, serving our neighbor and one another with His love and forgiveness. Growing in faith to share God's Grace with the greater Simpsonville area for more than...

A Longer Look at the Lessons" is an opportunity to take a deeper dive at the Readings for each Sunday during the season of Pentecost this summer, led by a rotating group of Elders and retired pastors attending Immanuel. Immanuel, God with us, serving our neighbor and one another with His love and forgiveness. Growing in faith to share God's Grace with the greater Simpsonville area for A Longer Loo...

In this sermon on Matthew 13, Pastor VanOsdol explores the parables of the hidden treasure and the pearl of great value, revealing that you are God’s treasured possession, sought and redeemed by Jesus at the highest cost. Immanuel, God with us, serving our neighbor and one another with His love and forgiveness. Growing in faith to share God's Grace with the greater Simpsonville area for more than...

A Longer Look at the Lessons" is an opportunity to take a deeper dive at the Readings for each Sunday during the season of Pentecost this summer, led by a rotating group of Elders and retired pastors attending Immanuel. Immanuel, God with us, serving our neighbor and one another with His love and forgiveness. Growing in faith to share God's Grace with the greater Simpsonville area for A Longer Loo...

Pastor Saxe explores the Parable of the Weeds and Wheat to reflect on the limitations of human judgment and the importance of trusting God’s ultimate authority. Immanuel, God with us, serving our neighbor and one another with His love and forgiveness. Growing in faith to share God's Grace with the greater Simpsonville area for more than three decades. More information about our service times, loca...