Wicker Park Lutheran Church Sermons https://www.wickerparklutheran.org/sermon-tag/podcast/ These are sermons preached at Wicker Park Lutheran Church in Chicago, IL. WPLC is a diverse, ELCA Christian community in Chicago focused on expansive theology. Sunday service at 10 a.m. www.wickerparklutheran.org Sun, 19 Jul 2026 18:24:49 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=7.0.2 https://www.wickerparklutheran.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/cropped-140-e1568751861559-150x150.jpg Wicker Park Lutheran Church https://www.wickerparklutheran.org/sermon-tag/podcast/ 32 32 noWickerParkLutheranChurch,WPLC,Sermons,ELCA,Chicago,WickerPark,Church,Sermon,Bible,Christian,God,Love,spirituality,wplcThese are sermons preached at Wicker Park Lutheran Church (WPLC) in Chicago, IL. WPLC is a diverse, ELCA Christian community in Chicago focused on expansive theology. Sunday service at 10 a.m. www.wickerparklutheran.orgWicker Park Lutheran Church Sermons (Chicago, IL)WPLCpastor@wickerparklutheran.orgWPLC The Feast of Mary Magdalene https://www.wickerparklutheran.org/sermons/the-feast-of-mary-magdalene-7/ Sun, 19 Jul 2026 18:10:07 +0000 https://www.wickerparklutheran.org/?post_type=ctc_sermon&p=13663 Wicker Park Lutheran Church Rev. Jason S. Glombicki July 19, 2026 Each summer, we celebrate two special feast days that help us recognize the power of feminine leaders within the church. In a few weeks, we’ll honor Mary, the mother of Jesus. Today, we honor Mary Magdalene. Now, Mary Magdalene has been misunderstood in all sorts of ways. Scripture tells us that Jesus healed her, but it does not tell us she was a prostitute. Scripture tells us she was […]

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]]> pastor@wickerparklutheran.org (WPLC)noWicker Park Lutheran Church Rev. Jason S. Glombicki July 19, 2026 Each summer, we celebrate two special feast days that help us recognize the power of feminine leaders within the church. In a few weeks, we’ll honor Mary, the mother of Jesus. Today, we honor Mary Magdalene. Now, Mary Magdalene has been misunderstood in all sorts of ways. Scripture tells us that Jesus healed her, but it does not tell us she was a prostitute. Scripture tells us she was […] The post The Feast of Mary Magdalene appeared first on Wicker Park Lutheran Church.WPLCWicker Park Lutheran Church Rev. Jason S. Glombicki July 19, 2026 Each summer, we celebrate two special feast days that help us recognize the power of feminine leaders within the church. In a few weeks, we’ll honor Mary, the mother of Jesus. Today, we honor Mary Magdalene. Now, Mary Magdalene has been misunderstood in all sorts of ways. Scripture tells us that Jesus healed her, but it does not tell us she was a prostitute. Scripture tells us she was […] The post The Feast of Mary Magdalene appeared first on Wicker Park Lutheran Church.WickerParkLutheranChurch,WPLC,Sermons,ELCA,Chicago,WickerPark,Church,Sermon,Bible,Christian,God,Love,spirituality,wplc Seventh Sunday after Pentecost https://www.wickerparklutheran.org/sermons/seventh-sunday-after-pentecost-7/ Sun, 12 Jul 2026 17:22:58 +0000 https://www.wickerparklutheran.org/?post_type=ctc_sermon&p=13655 Wicker Park Lutheran Church Vicar Sarah Freyermuth July 12, 2026 Have you ever read one of Jesus’ parables and thought, “ugh, why can’t he just tell us what this is supposed to mean?” Well today might seem to be our lucky day, because in the second half of our Gospel, Jesus goes on to do just that. He turns the parable of the sower into a neat allegory, explaining exactly how each different type of soil describes a different type […]

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]]> pastor@wickerparklutheran.org (WPLC)noWicker Park Lutheran Church Vicar Sarah Freyermuth July 12, 2026 Have you ever read one of Jesus’ parables and thought, “ugh, why can’t he just tell us what this is supposed to mean?” Well today might seem to be our lucky day, because in the second half of our Gospel, Jesus goes on to do just that. He turns the parable of the sower into a neat allegory, explaining exactly how each different type of soil describes a different type […] The post Seventh Sunday after Pentecost appeared first on Wicker Park Lutheran Church.WPLCWicker Park Lutheran Church Vicar Sarah Freyermuth July 12, 2026 Have you ever read one of Jesus’ parables and thought, “ugh, why can’t he just tell us what this is supposed to mean?” Well today might seem to be our lucky day, because in the second half of our Gospel, Jesus goes on to do just that. He turns the parable of the sower into a neat allegory, explaining exactly how each different type of soil describes a different type […] The post Seventh Sunday after Pentecost appeared first on Wicker Park Lutheran Church.WickerParkLutheranChurch,WPLC,Sermons,ELCA,Chicago,WickerPark,Church,Sermon,Bible,Christian,God,Love,spirituality,wplc Sixth Sunday after Pentecost https://www.wickerparklutheran.org/sermons/sixth-sunday-after-pentecost-9/ Sun, 05 Jul 2026 17:16:03 +0000 https://www.wickerparklutheran.org/?post_type=ctc_sermon&p=13641 Wicker Park Lutheran Church Rev. Julie Boleyn July 5, 2026 Listen to Rev. Julie Boleyn’s sermon here!

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]]> pastor@wickerparklutheran.org (WPLC)noWicker Park Lutheran Church Rev. Julie Boleyn July 5, 2026 Listen to Rev. Julie Boleyn’s sermon here! The post Sixth Sunday after Pentecost appeared first on Wicker Park Lutheran Church.WPLCWicker Park Lutheran Church Rev. Julie Boleyn July 5, 2026 Listen to Rev. Julie Boleyn’s sermon here! The post Sixth Sunday after Pentecost appeared first on Wicker Park Lutheran Church.WickerParkLutheranChurch,WPLC,Sermons,ELCA,Chicago,WickerPark,Church,Sermon,Bible,Christian,God,Love,spirituality,wplc Fifth Sunday after Pentecost https://www.wickerparklutheran.org/sermons/fifth-sunday-after-pentecost-8/ Sun, 28 Jun 2026 17:10:07 +0000 https://www.wickerparklutheran.org/?post_type=ctc_sermon&p=13634 Wicker Park Lutheran Church Rev. Jason S. Glombicki June 28, 2026 Whenever Romans comes up on Pride weekend, I cringe. Not because Romans is bad — it’s quite the opposite. I cringe because to many LGBTQIA+ people, Romans, especially because of the first chapter, doesn’t sound like grace. It sounds like condemnation. It sounds like, “Christianity hates me.” Or maybe even more painfully, “Christianity hates someone I love.” And I grieve that understanding, because Romans wasn’t written to close the […]

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]]> pastor@wickerparklutheran.org (WPLC)noWicker Park Lutheran Church Rev. Jason S. Glombicki June 28, 2026 Whenever Romans comes up on Pride weekend, I cringe. Not because Romans is bad — it’s quite the opposite. I cringe because to many LGBTQIA+ people, Romans, especially because of the first chapter, doesn’t sound like grace. It sounds like condemnation. It sounds like, “Christianity hates me.” Or maybe even more painfully, “Christianity hates someone I love.” And I grieve that understanding, because Romans wasn’t written to close the […] The post Fifth Sunday after Pentecost appeared first on Wicker Park Lutheran Church.WPLCWicker Park Lutheran Church Rev. Jason S. Glombicki June 28, 2026 Whenever Romans comes up on Pride weekend, I cringe. Not because Romans is bad — it’s quite the opposite. I cringe because to many LGBTQIA+ people, Romans, especially because of the first chapter, doesn’t sound like grace. It sounds like condemnation. It sounds like, “Christianity hates me.” Or maybe even more painfully, “Christianity hates someone I love.” And I grieve that understanding, because Romans wasn’t written to close the […] The post Fifth Sunday after Pentecost appeared first on Wicker Park Lutheran Church.WickerParkLutheranChurch,WPLC,Sermons,ELCA,Chicago,WickerPark,Church,Sermon,Bible,Christian,God,Love,spirituality,wplc Second Sunday after Pentecost https://www.wickerparklutheran.org/sermons/second-sunday-after-pentecost-10/ Sun, 07 Jun 2026 18:09:37 +0000 https://www.wickerparklutheran.org/?post_type=ctc_sermon&p=13590 Wicker Park Lutheran Church Vicar Sarah Freyermuth June 7, 2026 Have you ever had one of those days where it feels like no one will leave you alone? You know the days I’m talking about, where you’re running from meeting to meeting and it feels like everyone needs something from you, and needs it right now! You’re getting bombarded with texts and calls and advertisements or people popping into your office asking for updates or maybe you’re a parent and […]

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]]> pastor@wickerparklutheran.org (WPLC)noWicker Park Lutheran Church Vicar Sarah Freyermuth June 7, 2026 Have you ever had one of those days where it feels like no one will leave you alone? You know the days I’m talking about, where you’re running from meeting to meeting and it feels like everyone needs something from you, and needs it right now! You’re getting bombarded with texts and calls and advertisements or people popping into your office asking for updates or maybe you’re a parent and […] The post Second Sunday after Pentecost appeared first on Wicker Park Lutheran Church.WPLCWicker Park Lutheran Church Vicar Sarah Freyermuth June 7, 2026 Have you ever had one of those days where it feels like no one will leave you alone? You know the days I’m talking about, where you’re running from meeting to meeting and it feels like everyone needs something from you, and needs it right now! You’re getting bombarded with texts and calls and advertisements or people popping into your office asking for updates or maybe you’re a parent and […] The post Second Sunday after Pentecost appeared first on Wicker Park Lutheran Church.WickerParkLutheranChurch,WPLC,Sermons,ELCA,Chicago,WickerPark,Church,Sermon,Bible,Christian,God,Love,spirituality,wplc Holy Trinity Sunday https://www.wickerparklutheran.org/sermons/holy-trinity-sunday-8/ Sun, 31 May 2026 17:13:17 +0000 https://www.wickerparklutheran.org/?post_type=ctc_sermon&p=13580 Wicker Park Lutheran Church Rev. Tom Gehring May 31, 2026 Listen to Rev. Tom’s sermon here!

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]]> pastor@wickerparklutheran.org (WPLC)noWicker Park Lutheran Church Rev. Tom Gehring May 31, 2026 Listen to Rev. Tom’s sermon here! The post Holy Trinity Sunday appeared first on Wicker Park Lutheran Church.WPLCWicker Park Lutheran Church Rev. Tom Gehring May 31, 2026 Listen to Rev. Tom’s sermon here! The post Holy Trinity Sunday appeared first on Wicker Park Lutheran Church.WickerParkLutheranChurch,WPLC,Sermons,ELCA,Chicago,WickerPark,Church,Sermon,Bible,Christian,God,Love,spirituality,wplc Pentecost Sunday https://www.wickerparklutheran.org/sermons/sermon-on-john-2019-23/ Sun, 24 May 2026 17:39:05 +0000 https://www.wickerparklutheran.org/?post_type=ctc_sermon&p=13571 Pentecost did not arrive quietly. It crashed onto the scene. We heard of wind, noise, fire, and voices everywhere. And before anyone understood what is happening, people were bewildered. Because the Spirit arrived first. And the people asked, “What does this mean?” And, I love that question because it feels so honest. After all, nobody in Acts said, “Ah yes, this is all unfolding exactly as expected.” No. They were overwhelmed, confused, amazed. Some were curious. Some were skeptical. Some began mocking what they did not understand, saying: “They are filled with new wine...

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]]> pastor@wickerparklutheran.org (WPLC)noPentecost did not arrive quietly. It crashed onto the scene. We heard of wind, noise, fire, and voices everywhere. And before anyone understood what is happening, people were bewildered. Because the Spirit arrived first. And the people asked, “What does this mean?” And, I love that question because it feels so honest. After all, nobody in Acts said, “Ah yes, this is all unfolding exactly as expected.” No. They were overwhelmed, confused, amazed. Some were curious. Some were skeptical. Some began mocking what they did not understand, saying: “They are filled with new wine... The post Pentecost Sunday appeared first on Wicker Park Lutheran Church.WPLCPentecost did not arrive quietly. It crashed onto the scene. We heard of wind, noise, fire, and voices everywhere. And before anyone understood what is happening, people were bewildered. Because the Spirit arrived first. And the people asked, “What does this mean?” And, I love that question because it feels so honest. After all, nobody in Acts said, “Ah yes, this is all unfolding exactly as expected.” No. They were overwhelmed, confused, amazed. Some were curious. Some were skeptical. Some began mocking what they did not understand, saying: “They are filled with new wine... The post Pentecost Sunday appeared first on Wicker Park Lutheran Church.WickerParkLutheranChurch,WPLC,Sermons,ELCA,Chicago,WickerPark,Church,Sermon,Bible,Christian,God,Love,spirituality,wplc Fifth Sunday of Easter https://www.wickerparklutheran.org/sermons/sermon-on/ Sun, 03 May 2026 17:08:52 +0000 https://www.wickerparklutheran.org/?post_type=ctc_sermon&p=13537 Jesus said to the disciples “Do not let your hearts be troubled.” That’s kind of a tall order isn’t it?...

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]]> pastor@wickerparklutheran.org (WPLC)noJesus said to the disciples “Do not let your hearts be troubled.” That’s kind of a tall order isn’t it?... The post Fifth Sunday of Easter appeared first on Wicker Park Lutheran Church.WPLCJesus said to the disciples “Do not let your hearts be troubled.” That’s kind of a tall order isn’t it?... The post Fifth Sunday of Easter appeared first on Wicker Park Lutheran Church.WickerParkLutheranChurch,WPLC,Sermons,ELCA,Chicago,WickerPark,Church,Sermon,Bible,Christian,God,Love,spirituality,wplc Fourth Sunday of Easter https://www.wickerparklutheran.org/sermons/fourth-sunday-of-easter-8/ Sun, 26 Apr 2026 16:57:20 +0000 https://www.wickerparklutheran.org/?post_type=ctc_sermon&p=13528 Earlier this year, my parents went on a trip to Ireland and they would regularly send photos back of all their adventures. And you’d think that most of the photos would have been of old castles, or beautiful cliffs, or maybe them enjoying some Guiness at the pub. But instead, I got dozens of photos of sheep...

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]]> pastor@wickerparklutheran.org (WPLC)noEarlier this year, my parents went on a trip to Ireland and they would regularly send photos back of all their adventures. And you’d think that most of the photos would have been of old castles, or beautiful cliffs, or maybe them enjoying some Guiness at the pub. But instead, I got dozens of photos of sheep... The post Fourth Sunday of Easter appeared first on Wicker Park Lutheran Church.WPLCEarlier this year, my parents went on a trip to Ireland and they would regularly send photos back of all their adventures. And you’d think that most of the photos would have been of old castles, or beautiful cliffs, or maybe them enjoying some Guiness at the pub. But instead, I got dozens of photos of sheep... The post Fourth Sunday of Easter appeared first on Wicker Park Lutheran Church.WickerParkLutheranChurch,WPLC,Sermons,ELCA,Chicago,WickerPark,Church,Sermon,Bible,Christian,God,Love,spirituality,wplc Third Sunday of Easter https://www.wickerparklutheran.org/sermons/third-sunday-of-easter-9/ Sun, 19 Apr 2026 17:23:07 +0000 https://www.wickerparklutheran.org/?post_type=ctc_sermon&p=13521 Wicker Park Lutheran Church Rev. Jason S. Glombicki April 19, 2026 I’ll be honest, I missed Luke. We haven’t heard from Luke since… Christmas Eve, and it’s good to be back in my favorite gospel. One thing I love is that Luke doesn’t rush things after Jesus’ crucifixion. Luke doesn’t skip over the confusion or the grief. Rather, Luke shows us some disciples who were trying to make sense of what just happened, like Mary did at Jesus’s birth. And right […]

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]]> pastor@wickerparklutheran.org (WPLC)noWicker Park Lutheran Church Rev. Jason S. Glombicki April 19, 2026 I’ll be honest, I missed Luke. We haven’t heard from Luke since… Christmas Eve, and it’s good to be back in my favorite gospel. One thing I love is that Luke doesn’t rush things after Jesus’ crucifixion. Luke doesn’t skip over the confusion or the grief. Rather, Luke shows us some disciples who were trying to make sense of what just happened, like Mary did at Jesus’s birth. And right […] The post Third Sunday of Easter appeared first on Wicker Park Lutheran Church.WPLCWicker Park Lutheran Church Rev. Jason S. Glombicki April 19, 2026 I’ll be honest, I missed Luke. We haven’t heard from Luke since… Christmas Eve, and it’s good to be back in my favorite gospel. One thing I love is that Luke doesn’t rush things after Jesus’ crucifixion. Luke doesn’t skip over the confusion or the grief. Rather, Luke shows us some disciples who were trying to make sense of what just happened, like Mary did at Jesus’s birth. And right […] The post Third Sunday of Easter appeared first on Wicker Park Lutheran Church.WickerParkLutheranChurch,WPLC,Sermons,ELCA,Chicago,WickerPark,Church,Sermon,Bible,Christian,God,Love,spirituality,wplc Second Sunday of Easter https://www.wickerparklutheran.org/sermons/second-sunday-of-easter-10/ Sun, 12 Apr 2026 17:16:47 +0000 https://www.wickerparklutheran.org/?post_type=ctc_sermon&p=13508 Wicker Park Lutheran Church Vicar Sarah Freyermuth April 12, 2026 We are officially in the Easter season—the season where the trumpets blare and our Alleluia banners wave and confetti comes down as we joyously proclaim Alleluia! Christ is risen! Christ is risen indeed, alleluia! Except… as our Gospel reading begins, it kind of feels like someone should have told the disciples that. I mean, Mary Magdalene has already come to them, rejoicing and declaring “I have seen the Lord!” They […]

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]]> pastor@wickerparklutheran.org (WPLC)noWicker Park Lutheran Church Vicar Sarah Freyermuth April 12, 2026 We are officially in the Easter season—the season where the trumpets blare and our Alleluia banners wave and confetti comes down as we joyously proclaim Alleluia! Christ is risen! Christ is risen indeed, alleluia! Except… as our Gospel reading begins, it kind of feels like someone should have told the disciples that. I mean, Mary Magdalene has already come to them, rejoicing and declaring “I have seen the Lord!” They […] The post Second Sunday of Easter appeared first on Wicker Park Lutheran Church.WPLCWicker Park Lutheran Church Vicar Sarah Freyermuth April 12, 2026 We are officially in the Easter season—the season where the trumpets blare and our Alleluia banners wave and confetti comes down as we joyously proclaim Alleluia! Christ is risen! Christ is risen indeed, alleluia! Except… as our Gospel reading begins, it kind of feels like someone should have told the disciples that. I mean, Mary Magdalene has already come to them, rejoicing and declaring “I have seen the Lord!” They […] The post Second Sunday of Easter appeared first on Wicker Park Lutheran Church.WickerParkLutheranChurch,WPLC,Sermons,ELCA,Chicago,WickerPark,Church,Sermon,Bible,Christian,God,Love,spirituality,wplc