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Mar 23/24 – All Along the Watchtower – Lutheran Weekend Worship

Someone’s always watching. At least it seems that way, doesn’t it? In a world full of security cameras and alarm systems, there seem to be millions of ways to keep your property secure and guard your valuables from intruders who … Continue reading

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Mar 16/17 – Even Unbelief Doesn’t Stop Jesus – Lutheran Weekend Worship

During Jesus’ earthly ministry, countless people saw Him. But not everyone came to see Him by faith for who He truly is: the blessed One who comes and saves them in the name of the Lord. People today often “see” … Continue reading

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Mar 9/10 – Finding Certainty in the Wilderness of Doubt – Lutheran Weekend Worship

Like an army runs to find refuge in a castle, we run to Jesus in every time of need. He is our fortress, our God. Today He mercifully invites us into His presence and shields us from the power of … Continue reading

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Mar 2/3 – 150th Year Anniversary Celebration – Lutheran Weekend Worship

Immanuel, or “God with us”, was the name which the Immanuel Evangelical Lutheran Congregation of Palatine, Cook County, Illinois chose for itself 150 years ago. As we look back over those 150 years we can definitely say God has been, … Continue reading

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Feb 23/24 – Can I Know God Personally? – Lutheran Weekend Worship

Most of us have experienced a feeling of wanting there to be something more, a longing to be a part of something bigger than ourselves. After a particularly rough day, disappointing week, or devastating year, we sometimes find ourselves involuntarily … Continue reading

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Feb 9/10 – Is Jesus Really God? – Lutheran Weekend Worship

For all of us, there was a time when we didn’t fully understand who Jesus was. And if we’re honest, none of us knows for sure, even now. That’s the beauty and complexity (and, at times, the difficulty) of faith. … Continue reading

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Feb 2/3 – Is Christianity, Too Narrow? – Lutheran Weekend Worship

How can I loving God send anybody to hell?  All roads lead to heaven.  All you need to do to get to heaven is just be a good person.  Have you ever heard somebody say one of those previous sentences?  … Continue reading

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Jan 26/27 – Why Does God Allow Pain and Suffering? – Lutheran Weekend Worship

“The most beautiful people are those who have known defeat, known suffering, known struggle, known loss, and have found their way out of the depths. These persons have an appreciation, a sensitivity, and an understanding of life that fills them … Continue reading

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Jan 19/20 – Is There a God? – Lutheran Weekend Worship

One of the biggest questions out there is, “Is there a God?” Many people have wondered that questions over the years. It can be a difficult question to answer because we don’t see the physical being of God. Or people … Continue reading

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Jan 12/13 – Does Life Have a Purpose – Lutheran Weekend Worship

Who should I spend time with? Where should I work? How should I spend my money? Most of us do not spend a lot of time thinking about our purpose, at least on a cosmic scale. But the times we … Continue reading

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