Sermons (Page 16)
Transfiguration of our lord
Wicker Park Lutheran Church Vicar Vicky Carathanassis February 19, 2023 I feel like this is quite often a week where we take a look at the gospel reading and then start bashing Peter a bit. And maybe there’s some expectation in the room that I’m going to start in on him too. “Shame on Peter! He took this beautiful and wild and holy moment and tried to cover and compartmentalize it. He wants to take this moment where Jesus is…
Sixth Sunday AFter Epiphany
Wicker Park Lutheran Church Rev. Jason S. Glombicki February 12, 2023 It’s Super Bowl Sunday and the weekend before Valentine’s Day, but today’s gospel reading doesn’t pair well with chips, wings, and chocolates. Instead, we heard Jesus talk about murder, adultery, divorce, and empty promises. The gospel is a continuation from last week when Jesus began his Sermon on the Mount. This setting and the audience help us best understand how to receive Jesus’ teachings. Scholars note that Matthew’s gospel…
Third Sunday After Epiphany
Wicker Park Lutheran Church Rev. Jason S. Glombicki January 22, 2023 Even if you don’t use social media, I’d guess that you’ve probably heard someone say follow us social media.” For those who don’t know, by following a person or an organization you can then see their pictures, watch their videos, or interact with their posts. The act of following in this regard is essentially opting-in to content that you can choose to passively peruse, enthusiastically engage with, or something…