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Immanuel is a member congregation of the Evengelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA) “This is Christ’s church. There is a place for you here. We are the church that shares a living, daring confidence in God’s grace. Liberated by our faith, we embrace you as a whole person–questions, complexities and all. Join us as we do God’s work in Christ’s name for the life of the world.
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1500 W Elmdale Avenue
Chicago, Illinois 60660
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Salt and Light
Sermon5th Sunday After Epiphany Immanuel Lutheran, Chicago Jesus said, “You are the salt of the earth… You are the light of the world (Mtt. 5:13a & 14a). Jesus used two memorable metaphors of grace in his Sermon on the Mount. Yet, I don’t thing modern people really know what he meant. Sure, maybe you’ve experienced […]
Groundhog Day
SermonPresentation of our Lord Immanuel Lutheran, Chicago By now I’m sure most of America is getting ready for the big day. Yes—you know what I mean. It’s Groundhog Day. How many saw the 1993 movie with Bill Murray and Andie MacDowell? So, did I. According to German folklore transplanted to America in 1887 by Lutherans […]
His Body as Bait
SermonEpiphany 3A-20 Immanuel Lutheran, Chicago And he said to them, “Follow me, and I will make you fish for people” (Matthew 4:19). Simon and Andrew, then James and John, heard and followed Jesus. Perhaps they meant to follow only for a moment, or just to satisfy their curiosity. Yet moments would become hours, then days, […]
Come and See!
SermonEpiphany 2A-20 Immanuel Lutheran, Chicago I don’t remember when I first looked up and saw the hand on the roof, but I know I was here for years without noticing it. It took someone to point it out to me—and there it was! In the same place most churches have a cross or mount a […]
Heaven and Nature Sing
SermonChristmas Eve-19 Immanuel Lutheran, Chicago “Let the heavens rejoice, and let the earth be glad; let the sea roar, and all that fills it.” (Psalm 96:11) “To you is born this day in the city of David a Savior, who is the Messiah, the Lord.” (Luke 2:11) The story of Jesus’ birth is about union with […]
Shame Turned to Glory
SermonAdvent 4A-19 Immanuel Lutheran, Chicago I hatched a plan to surprise my parents with a fresh cut Christmas tree. I think I imagined it to be a proud moment. I was all grown up. I was five years old. Had I been successful, I probably wouldn’t remember it so well. Shame leaves an indelible imprint […]
A Season for Doubting
SermonAdvent 3A-19 Immanuel Lutheran, Chicago December 15, 2019 John the Baptist paces back and forth in his narrow cell. Imprisoned by King Herod, he questions how he lived his life. Last Sunday John stood beside the Jordan preaching in the wilderness. He seemed so sure of himself. But now that he faces a stupid death, […]