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Latest Sermons
The Week that Changed EverythingApril 12, 2026 - 12:23 pm
Truly Human in a Partially Human WorldApril 5, 2026 - 11:49 am
A Circle of FriendsApril 2, 2026 - 7:39 pm
The Life of LazarusMarch 22, 2026 - 12:29 pm
No Heroes but UsMarch 8, 2026 - 12:58 pm
Time to Get Real
SermonTransfiguration A-26 Immanuel Lutheran, Chicago Jesus and the disciples have walked six days, nearly a week. They are moving south from Galilee, through soft, shallow hills that mark the beginning […]
Human is Human is Human is Human
SermonEpiphany 5A-26 Immanuel Lutheran, Chicago In 1630, Puritan John Winthrop preached one of the most famous sermons in American history. His words included this oft-quoted line: “For we must consider […]
Love, Love, Love
SermonEpiphany 4A-26 Immanuel Lutheran, Chicago “Do justice, love kindness, walk humbly.” Micah 6:8 has long been tattoo fodder for Christians. It shouldn’t be edgy. But it is. In fact, all […]
Now is the Time for Choosing
SermonEpiphany 3A-26 Immanuel Lutheran, Chicago ‘When Jesus heard that John had been arrested… he began to proclaim, “Repent, for the kingdom of heaven has come near.” (Matthew 4:12 & 17). […]
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 […]