Watch & Listen
Worship with Immanuel Lutheran Church in Joplin, Missouri — live, on demand, or as a podcast.
Watch worship online or in person with Immanuel Lutheran Church, Joplin, Missouri — every Sunday at 8:00 and 10:30 am. Whether you’re joining us from across town or across the country, you’re welcome here. Stream live on YouTube or Facebook, browse our full sermon archive, or subscribe to our weekly podcast.
“We should fear and love God so that we do not despise preaching and His Word, but hold it sacred and gladly hear and learn it.”
— Luther’s Small Catechism, Third Commandment
Online worship is a genuine gift — but nothing replaces being gathered with God’s people around His Word and Sacraments. The Holy Spirit calls and gathers His church. If you’re in the Joplin area, we’d love to have you worship with us in person this Sunday.
📺 Watch Live
Join us live every Sunday at 8:00 am and 10:30 am. Our services stream simultaneously on YouTube and Facebook — watch wherever is most convenient for you. Subscribe to our YouTube channel to get a notification the moment we go live.
🎙️ Listen to the Podcast
Word & Sacrament — our weekly sermon podcast — delivers Pastor Christopher Ramstad’s sermon on its own, every week. No full service recording, just the Word preached. Subscribe and take it with you wherever you go.
Or search “Word and Sacrament Immanuel Lutheran” in any podcast app.
📼 Past Services & Sermons
Every worship service is archived and available anytime. Browse by date, Scripture, series, or topic — or search for a specific sermon from Pastor Ramstad.
“So faith comes from hearing, and hearing through the word of Christ.”
Romans 10:17 (ESV)
Making the Most of Online Worship
Watch with intention
Worship is an active back-and-forth between God and His people — not background noise. Sing along, follow the responses, and open your Bible to the readings.
Connect with us
Comment on YouTube or Facebook as you watch — we read them and love hearing from you. Share your prayer requests. Let us know you’re there.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What time are Sunday services at Immanuel?
Sunday worship services are held at 8:00 am and 10:30 am. Both services are identical in liturgy and content — choose whichever time works best for you. Sunday School and Bible classes are offered between services at 9:20 am.
Can I watch worship online from anywhere?
Yes — both services stream live on YouTube and Facebook every Sunday morning. All past services are archived and available anytime on our Services and Sermons page. Our Word & Sacrament podcast delivers the sermon only, perfect for listening on the go.
Do I need to create an account to watch?
No account is needed. Simply click the YouTube or Facebook links and the service will play. Subscribing to our YouTube channel is optional but recommended — you’ll receive a notification the moment we go live each Sunday.
Is Immanuel Lutheran Church LCMS?
Yes. Immanuel Lutheran Church in Joplin, Missouri is a congregation of the Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod (LCMS). We hold to the historic Lutheran confessions and preach from the liturgical lectionary every Sunday.