Epiphany 2C-22 Immanuel Lutheran, Chicago Author Madeleine L’Engle wrote that winter “reveals structure” behind the riot of leaf and flower of spring. Stripped down to the icy branches, Epiphany manifests a January spirituality helping us see what we cannot otherwise see. The prophet Isaiah proclaims the whole earth is full of God’s glory (Isaiah 6:3). […]
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CBaptism of our Lord Immanuel Lutheran, Chicago “At The End of the Year,” a poem by Irish priest and author John O’Donohue. “As this year draws to its end, We give thanks for the gifts it brought And how they became inlaid within Where neither time nor tide can touch them… Days when beloved faces […]
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Christmas Eve-C21 Immanuel Lutheran, Chicago Christmas came early at our house this year. On a pastor’s schedule, in a blended family, it’s normal to celebrate special days on another ordinary random day when all our calendars align. Families do whatever they must do. Mostly it works out just fine. Dinner was homemade macaroni and cheese […]
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Advent 3C-21 Immanuel Lutheran, Chicago “Even now the ax is lying at the root of the trees; every tree therefore that does not bear good fruit is cut down and thrown into the fire.” (Luke 3:9) Our gospel says John proclaimed good news to the people, but this fire and brimstone preaching seems a far […]
Advent 2C-21 Immanuel Lutheran, Chicago “Every valley shall be filled, and every mountain and hill shall be made low, and the crooked shall be made straight, and the rough ways made smooth” (Luke 3:5). Ancient words like these about roads don’t sound miraculous anymore. Modern highways everywhere make the way straight and smooth. Bridges raise […]
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Advent 1C-21 Immanuel Lutheran, Chicago And so, the story begins. Notice, the Church starts the new year on this first Sunday of Advent as the days grow shorter. In place of swaddling clothes, twinkly stars, and fleecy lambs — each year we begin the story of God looking fiercely and honestly at the world as […]
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Christ the King B-21 Immanuel Lutheran, Chicago Let your kingdom come, Lord God. From the sixth century, beginning in Italy, the seven names which the prophet Isaiah mysteriously ascribed to the coming Messiah are recited, one for each day of the week leading up to Christmas. Here at Immanuel, it’s our tradition to sing one […]
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What Does the Sign Say?
SermonEpiphany 2C-22 Immanuel Lutheran, Chicago Author Madeleine L’Engle wrote that winter “reveals structure” behind the riot of leaf and flower of spring. Stripped down to the icy branches, Epiphany manifests a January spirituality helping us see what we cannot otherwise see. The prophet Isaiah proclaims the whole earth is full of God’s glory (Isaiah 6:3). […]
Our Font is Dry
SermonCBaptism of our Lord Immanuel Lutheran, Chicago “At The End of the Year,” a poem by Irish priest and author John O’Donohue. “As this year draws to its end, We give thanks for the gifts it brought And how they became inlaid within Where neither time nor tide can touch them… Days when beloved faces […]
We Need a Little Christmas Right This Very Moment!
SermonChristmas Eve-C21 Immanuel Lutheran, Chicago Christmas came early at our house this year. On a pastor’s schedule, in a blended family, it’s normal to celebrate special days on another ordinary random day when all our calendars align. Families do whatever they must do. Mostly it works out just fine. Dinner was homemade macaroni and cheese […]
This Side Up!
SermonAdvent 3C-21 Immanuel Lutheran, Chicago “Even now the ax is lying at the root of the trees; every tree therefore that does not bear good fruit is cut down and thrown into the fire.” (Luke 3:9) Our gospel says John proclaimed good news to the people, but this fire and brimstone preaching seems a far […]
Lost and Found
SermonAdvent 2C-21 Immanuel Lutheran, Chicago “Every valley shall be filled, and every mountain and hill shall be made low, and the crooked shall be made straight, and the rough ways made smooth” (Luke 3:5). Ancient words like these about roads don’t sound miraculous anymore. Modern highways everywhere make the way straight and smooth. Bridges raise […]
Hope for These Times
SermonAdvent 1C-21 Immanuel Lutheran, Chicago And so, the story begins. Notice, the Church starts the new year on this first Sunday of Advent as the days grow shorter. In place of swaddling clothes, twinkly stars, and fleecy lambs — each year we begin the story of God looking fiercely and honestly at the world as […]
Let The Kingdom Come
SermonChrist the King B-21 Immanuel Lutheran, Chicago Let your kingdom come, Lord God. From the sixth century, beginning in Italy, the seven names which the prophet Isaiah mysteriously ascribed to the coming Messiah are recited, one for each day of the week leading up to Christmas. Here at Immanuel, it’s our tradition to sing one […]