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For Such a Time as ThisJanuary 11, 2026 - 1:39 pm
Our Hearts GrowDecember 28, 2025 - 1:29 pm
God’s Best GiftDecember 24, 2025 - 4:37 pm
What Kind of Messiah?November 30, 2025 - 12:41 pm
ParadiseNovember 23, 2025 - 2:03 pm
For Such a Time as This
SermonBaptism of our Lord-A26 Immanuel Lutheran, Chicago “I pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of America…” I remember standing to face the flag in kindergarten, hand over […]
Our Hearts Grow
SermonFirst Sunday of Christmas- A25 Immanuel Lutheran, Chicago When the Grinch stole Christmas, they say his very small heart grew four times that day once he heard the joyful singing […]
God’s Best Gift
SermonChristmas Eve – 25 Immanuel Lutheran, Chicago ‘Let the heavens rejoice. Let the earth be glad. ‘The mountains and hills burst into song. ‘The trees of the wood shout for […]
What Kind of Messiah?
SermonAdvent 3A-25 Immanuel Lutheran, Chicago Last Sunday, we read about John’s preaching in the wilderness beside the River Jordan. He seemed so sure of himself. But now, in his prison […]
Paradise
SermonChrist the King C-25 Immanuel Lutheran, Chicago “Truly I tell you, today you will be with me in paradise.” (Luke 23:43) Today. With me. In paradise. For his coronation, Jesus […]
The Shelter of Friends
SermonProper 28C-25 Immanuel Lutheran, Chicago Her name is Stefani. She laughs easily with a throaty chuckle. Her eyes sparkle. ‘Bliss,’ could be her nickname. But her words catch us by […]
Cosmic Kin
SermonAll Saints-C25 Immanuel Lutheran, Chicago For those who walked with us, This is a prayer. For those who have gone ahead, this is a blessing. For those who touched and […]