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LCMS Northern Illinois DistrictConvention Devotion: "I Love Your Law"Recorded at the 2022 LCMS Northern Illinois District Convention2022-03-1710 min
LCMS Northern Illinois DistrictLife and Liberty Lecture Invitation for October 30, 2021The LCMS Northern Illinois District Life Task Force presents Life & Liberty: A Look at Family through the Lens of Faith and Liberty. Dr. Allan C. Carlson, historian, author, and renowned Lutheran conservative social thinker, speaks about Life, Family & The Real Meaning of Liberty [It’s Not What You Might Think] and Katy Faust, founder of Them Before Us, discusses Children’s Rights in the Role of the Family.Visit https://www.nidlcms.org/nid-life-task-force-life-and-liberty-lecture/ for information and to register.2021-10-1800 min
LCMS Northern Illinois DistrictDevotion: July 5, 2021 "It’s Great to be Back!" It’s Great to be Back! by Deaconess Lori Trinche, LCMS Northern Illinois District2021-07-0502 min
LCMS Northern Illinois DistrictDevotion: March 22, 2021 "The Cast Lots"Deaconess Lori Trinche of the LCMS Northern Illinois District provided this week's devotion, also for Concordia University Chicago's Lenten devotions.2021-03-2203 minLCMS Northern Illinois DistrictDevotion: March 8, 2021 "The Staff/The Reed"Rev. Mike Gudgel of St. Matthew, Lemont provided this week's devotion, also for Concordia University Chicago's Lenten devotions.2021-03-0803 minLCMS Northern Illinois DistrictDevotion: March 1, 2021 "The Scourge/Whip for Flogging"Dan Green, principal of St. John's Lutheran School, Chicago, provided this week's devotion, also for Concordia University Chicago's Lenten devotions.2021-03-0103 minLCMS Northern Illinois DistrictDevotion: February 22, 2021 "The Bread"Rev. Dr. Allan R. Buss, President of the LCMS Northern Illinois District, provided this week's devotion, also for Concordia University Chicago's Lenten devotions.2021-02-2203 minLCMS Northern Illinois DistrictDevotion: February 15, 2021 "Peace, No Matter What"Rev. Mark Willig of Friends in Christ, Morris provided this week's devotion.2021-02-1504 minLCMS Northern Illinois DistrictDevotion: February 8, 2021 "God Hears Us, No Matter What"Rev. Ed Blonski of St. Matthew Lutheran Church, Hawthorn Woods provided this week's devotion.2021-02-0801 minLCMS Northern Illinois DistrictEthnic Ministry: Warren Lattimore, Jr. "Not Surviving but Thriving: Kingdom Ministry in a Time of Pandemic and Racial Tension"This podcast picks up partway through a two-part presentation given on November 14, 2020. Rev. Warren Lattimore, Jr. presents how an understanding of the historicity of the Church is used to remove ourselves from the center and recognize Jesus there instead.2021-02-0440 minLCMS Northern Illinois DistrictDevotion: February 1, 2021 "I Will Be with You"Rev. Eric Brown of Trinity Lutheran, Herscher provided this week's devotion.2021-02-0103 minLCMS Northern Illinois DistrictDevotion: January 24, 2021 "Baby Jesus in the Temple"Rev. David Juhl of Our Savior, Momence provided this week's devotion.2021-01-2503 minLCMS Northern Illinois DistrictDecember 18, 2021 "Jesus Does It All for Us"Rev. Tony Oliphant of Redeemer, Elmhurst provided this week's devotion.2021-01-1803 minLCMS Northern Illinois DistrictDevotion: January 11, 2020 "Light and Darkness"Rev. Keith Richard of Immanuel Lutheran Church, Belvidere provided this week's devotion.2021-01-1102 minLCMS Northern Illinois DistrictDevotion: December 6, 2020 "Epiphany"This week's devotion was provided by Faith, Hope, and Peace Ministries.2021-01-0603 minLCMS Northern Illinois DistrictDevotion: December 28, 2020 "Quietness"This week's devotion is provided by Rev. Mark Willig, Friends in Christ, Morris.2020-12-2902 minLCMS Northern Illinois DistrictDevotion: December 21, 2020 "Palm Branches in Advent"This week's devotion was provided by Rev. Dr. Mark Birkholz, Faith, Oak Lawn.2020-12-2102 minLCMS Northern Illinois DistrictDevotion: December 13, 2020 "Decorations by Jesus"Rev. Joel Hess of St. James, Chicago provided this week's devotion.2020-12-1403 minLCMS Northern Illinois DistrictDevotion: November 30, 2020 "The LORD Is Our Righteousness"This week's devotion was provided by Rev. Eric Brown, Trinity, Herscher.2020-11-3003 minLCMS Northern Illinois DistrictDevotion: November 23, 2020 "Sheep and Goats"Rev. Keith Richard of Immanuel, Belvidere provided this week's devotion.2020-11-2302 minLCMS Northern Illinois DistrictEthnic Ministry: Dr. Leo SanchezDr. Leo Sanchez, director of the Center for Hispanic Studies at Concordia Seminary, St. Louis, presents on the topic of the Holy Spirit and the catholicity of the Church.This presentation was part of a virtual gathering in support of Ethnic Ministry in the Northern Illinois District. If you would like to participate in such gatherings, contact the District Office.2020-11-1927 minLCMS Northern Illinois DistrictWebinar: Dale Meier Presents "It's a Great Time to Be the Church!"Rev. Dr. Dale Meier, president emeritus of Concordia Seminary, St. Louis, presented this webinar for the Northern Illinois District in October, 2020. He reflects on the state of the the Church in America in the year 2020 and points us to the book of 1 Peter for encouragement.This recording has been edited for length. To see the full webinar, visit nidlcms.org.2020-11-1954 minLCMS Northern Illinois DistrictDevotion: November 16, 2020 "We Have Hope!"This week's devotion was provided by Rev. Joel Hess, St. James, Chicago.2020-11-1601 minLCMS Northern Illinois DistrictNovember 9, 2020 "Remain in the Word"This week's devotion was provided by Rev. David Seabaugh, Immanuel, Elmhurst.2020-11-1003 minLCMS Northern Illinois DistrictNovember 2, 2020 "God's Promises Are Forever"Rev. Tony Oliphant of Redeemer, Elmhurst provided this week's devotion, also for Faith, Hope, and Peace Ministries.2020-11-0203 minLCMS Northern Illinois DistrictOctober 29, 2020 "Walk Worthy"Rev. Eric Brown of Trinity, Herscher provided this week's devotion.2020-10-2603 minLCMS Northern Illinois DistrictOctober 19, 2020 "Reconciliation"Rev. Keith Richard of Immanuel, Belvidere provided this week's devotion.2020-10-1902 minLCMS Northern Illinois DistrictOctober 12, 2020 "Running the Race"Rev. Dr. Mark Birkholz of Faith, Oak Lawn provided this week's devotion, provided also to Faith, Hope, and Peace Ministries.2020-10-1503 minLCMS Northern Illinois DistrictSeptember 28, 2020 "Giving Up Everything"This week's devotion is provided by Rev. Matt Zickler of Grace, Western Springs, also for Faith, Hope, and Peace Ministries.2020-09-2803 minLCMS Northern Illinois DistrictSeptember 21, 2020 "Forgiveness Gives Life"Rev. Joel Hess of St. James, Chicago provided this week's devotion.2020-09-2102 minLCMS Northern Illinois DistrictSeptember 14, 2020 "Abundance"Rev. Dr. Eric Kennaugh of Immanuel, Batavia provided this week's devotion.2020-09-1501 minLCMS Northern Illinois DistrictSeptember 7, 2020 "Good with God"This week's devotion is provided by Rev. Eric Brown, Trinity Lutheran Church, Herscher.2020-09-0703 minLCMS Northern Illinois DistrictAugust 31, 2020 "We Win!"This week's devotion is provided by Rev. Mark Willig, Friends in Christ, Morris.2020-08-3102 minLCMS Northern Illinois DistrictAugust 24, 2020 "Don't You Care?"Rev. Tony Oliphant of Redeemer, Elmhurst provided this week's devotion, also for Faith, Hope, and Peace Ministries.2020-08-2403 minLCMS Northern Illinois DistrictAugust 17, 2020 "In the End"Rev. Dr. Eric Kennaugh of Immanuel, Batavia provided this week's devotion with Scripture from 1 Peter 4:7-9.2020-08-1702 minLCMS Northern Illinois DistrictAugust 10, 2020 "Suffering in This Life"Rev. Eric Brown of Trinity, Herscher brings this week's devotion with a Scripture reading from Romans 8:17.2020-08-1003 minLCMS Northern Illinois DistrictAugust 3, 2020 "Silver Linings"Rev. David Sebaugh of Immanuel, Elmhurst writes this week's devotion.2020-08-0303 minLCMS Northern Illinois DistrictJuly 27, 2020 "Death, the Devil, and Defeat"Rev. Matt Gunia of Ascension, Niles brings us this week's devotion, written for Faith, Hope, and Peace Ministries. The Scripture verse is from John 17:3.2020-07-2702 minLCMS Northern Illinois DistrictJuly 20, 2020 "God's Power"Rev. Matthew Zickler of Grace, Western Springs brings us this week's devotion with Scripture from Isaiah 55:10-13.2020-07-2004 minLCMS Northern Illinois DistrictJuly 13, 2020 "Citizens of Heaven"Rev. Dr. Eric Kennaugh of Immanuel, Batavia brings us this week's devotion. The Scripture reading is from 1 Peter 1:1-2.2020-07-1302 minLCMS Northern Illinois DistrictJuly 6, 2020 "Judged in Jesus"This week's devotion is by Rev. Eric Brown, Trinity, Herscher. The Scripture reading is from 1 Timothy 1:12-13a.2020-07-0604 minLCMS Northern Illinois DistrictJune 29, 2020 "Seeds and Weeds"Rev. Dr. Mark Birkholz of Faith, Oak Lawn brings us this week's devotion, written also for Faith, Hope, and Peace Ministries. The Scripture reading is from Mark 4, selected verses.2020-06-2903 minLCMS Northern Illinois DistrictJune 22, 2020 "Prayer in a Time of Crisis"This week's devotion is provided by Rev. Dr. Eric Kennaugh of Immanuel, Batavia. The Scripture verse is from 2 Chronicles 7:14.2020-06-2203 minLCMS Northern Illinois DistrictJune 15, 2020 "Sin Separates and Divides"Rev. Eric Brown of Trinity, Herscher brings us this week's devotion. The Scripture reading is from Acts 2:37-38.2020-06-1503 minLCMS Northern Illinois DistrictJune 8, 2020 "The Breath of Jesus"Rev. Mark Willig of Friends in Christ, Morris brings us this week's devotion with Scripture from John 20:22.2020-06-0804 minLCMS Northern Illinois DistrictJune 1, 2020 "Change in an Instant"Rev. Matt Gunia of Ascension, Niles brings us this week's devotion. The Scripture reading is from Colossians 3:1.2020-06-0103 minLCMS Northern Illinois DistrictMay 25, 2020 "Pray"Rev. Eric Brown of Trinity, Herscher brings us this week's devotion. The Scripture is from 1 Timothy 2:3-4.2020-05-2503 minLCMS Northern Illinois DistrictMay 18, 2020 "Comfort"Sue Domeier, principal of Immanuel, East Dundee, shares this week's devotion. The Scripture verse is from Isaiah 40:1.2020-05-1802 minLCMS Northern Illinois DistrictMay 11, 2020 "The Good Shepherd"Eric Kennaugh, pastor at Immanuel, Batavia shares this week's devotion with Scripture from John 10.2020-05-1101 minLCMS Northern Illinois DistrictMay 4, 2020 "Giving Thanks - Why the World Thinks We Are Weird"Rev. Mark Willig, pastor at Friends in Christ, Morris shares this week's devotion. There are multiple Scripture passages used.2020-05-0404 minLCMS Northern Illinois DistrictApril 27, 2020 "Victory That Overcomes the World"This week's devotion is shared by Rev. Eric Brown of Trinity, Herscher. The Scripture is from 1 John 5:4.2020-04-2703 minLCMS Northern Illinois DistrictApril 20, 2020 "God's Peace"This week, Rev. Dr. Eric Kennaugh of Immanuel, Batavia shares a devotion with Scripture from Philippians 4:7.2020-04-2002 minLCMS Northern Illinois DistrictMarch 30, 2020 "A Prayer for the COVID-19 Pandemic"For this week's devotion, Rev. Kris Whitby, LCMS Northern Illinois District Assistant to the President--Mission and Ministry, offers prayer for all facing the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic. Scripture is read from Isaiah 43:1-3a.2020-03-2704 minLCMS Northern Illinois DistrictMarch 23, 2020 "God Speaks Into Your Circumstance"This week's devotion is from Rev. Dr. Eric Kennaugh, pastor of Immanuel, Batavia. The Scripture reading is from Psalm 91:1-2.2020-03-2303 minLCMS Northern Illinois DistrictMarch 16, 2020 "Holiness and Honor"Rev. Eric Brown of Trinity, Herscher brings us this week's devotion. The Scripture reading is from 1 Thesselonians 4:1-7.2020-03-1202 minLCMS Northern Illinois DistrictMarch 9, 2020 "We Are Weak But He Is Strong"John Meulendyke, School Administrator at Immanuel, Crystal Lake brings us this week's devotion.2020-03-0603 minLCMS Northern Illinois DistrictMarch 2, 2020 "The Reality of Angels"Rev. Dr. Mark Birkholz, pastor at Faith Lutheran Church, Oak Lawn, shares this week's devotion. The Scripture reading is from Revelation 7:7-11.2020-02-2803 minLCMS Northern Illinois DistrictFebruary 20 "Daily Bread"This week's devotion is by Dari Hartmann of St. Paul, Mount Prospect. The Scripture reading is from 1 Kings 17:8-162020-02-2103 minLCMS Northern Illinois DistrictFebruary 10 "Don't Misuse Scripture"Pastor Eric Brown of Trinity, Herscher shares this week's devotion with a reading from Ephesians 5:33.2020-02-1003 minLCMS Northern Illinois DistrictFebruary 3, 2020 "Remember the Past"This week's devotion is by Rev. Ed Blonski, pastor of St. Matthew, Hawthorn Woods. The reading from Scripture is Hosea 13:14.2020-02-0303 minLCMS Northern Illinois DistrictJanuary 20, 2020 "Jesus Does It All for Us"Rev. Tony Oliphant of Redeemer, Elmhurst shares this week's devotion. The Scripture reading is from Matthew 3:13-15.2020-01-2100 minLCMS Northern Illinois DistrictJanuary 13 "Epiphany Is for All"Rev. Jim Zimmerman, pastor at St. Paul Lutheran Church, Adison, shares this week's devotion.2020-01-1301 minLCMS Northern Illinois DistrictDecember 16 "The Word Is Given for You"Rev. Eric Brownk, pastor of Trinity, Herscher, shares this week's devotion with a reading from Romans 15:4-5a2019-12-1602 minLCMS Northern Illinois DistrictDecember 9 "Prepare the Way"Rev. David Juhl, pastor at Our Savior, Momence, shares this week's devotion with Scripture from John 1:19-28.2019-12-0903 minLCMS Northern Illinois DistrictDecember 2 "Everything Has Changed!"Rev. Dr. John Mueller, Emmanuel, Dwight, shares this week's devotion.2019-12-0202 minLCMS Northern Illinois DistrictNovember 25 "Who Marks Iniquities"Rev. Eric Brown, pastor of Trinity, Herscher, shares this week's devotion with Scripture from Psalm 1302019-11-2502 minLCMS Northern Illinois DistrictNovember 18 "Searching for Righteousness"Rev. Ed Blonski, pastor at St. Matthew, Hawthorn Woods, shares this week's devotion with scripture from the book of Romans.2019-11-1802 minLCMS Northern Illinois DistrictNovember 11 "The Redeemer and the Redeemed"Rev. Eric Brown, pastor of Trinity in Herscher, shares this week's devotion with scripture reading from Psalm 34.2019-11-1102 minLCMS Northern Illinois DistrictNovember 4 "Healthy Hoorays for Celebrating the Year"Dr. Rich Bimler shares this week's devotion with Scripture from Psaml 126:3.2019-11-0402 minLCMS Northern Illinois DistrictOctober 28 "Glad River"Rev. Nathan Erb, pastor at Immanuel, Crystal Lake, shares this week's devotion with a scripture reading from Psalm 46.2019-10-2803 minLCMS Northern Illinois DistrictOctober 21 "Living in the Present"Rev. David Sebaugh, pastor at Emmanuel, Elhmhurst, shares this week's devotion. The reading is from Matthew 6:342019-10-2102 minLCMS Northern Illinois DistrictOctober 14, 2019 "Courage"Rev. Ed Blonski, pastor at St. Matthew, Hawthorn Woods, shares this week's devotion with scripture from Ruth 1:16.2019-10-1404 minLCMS Northern Illinois DistrictOctober 7 "Bless the Lord"Rev. Eric Brown, pastor of Trinity in Herscher, shares this week's devotion with scripture from Psalm 103:222019-10-0702 minLCMS Northern Illinois DistrictSeptember 30 "The Perfect Steward"Rev. Brian Heller of Holy Trinity, Walnut, shares this week's devotion with scripture from Luke 16:13.2019-09-3003 minLCMS Northern Illinois DistrictSeptember 23 "Cast Off Forever?"Rev. Eric Brown, pastor of Trinity in Herscher, shares this week's devotion with Scripture from Psalm 74.2019-09-2303 minLCMS Northern Illinois DistrictSeptember 9, 2019 "Make a Joyful Noise"Rev. Jonathan Ripke of Zion, Marengo shares this week's devotion with scripture from Psalm 100.2019-09-1802 minLCMS Northern Illinois DistrictSeptember 2, 2019 "Show Love"Jim Krupski, principal at St. Paul's, Bourbonnais, shares this week's devotion with scripture from 1 Corinthians 13.2019-09-0203 minLCMS Northern Illinois DistrictAugust 26, 2019 "The Way Out"Rev. Mark Buetow of Zion, McHenry shares this week's devotion with scripture from 1 Corinthians 10:13.2019-08-2603 minLCMS Northern Illinois DistrictAugust 22, 2019 "Here and There"Rev. Jonathan Ripke of Zion, Marengo shares this week's devotion with scripture from Psalm 100:2.2019-08-1903 minLCMS Northern Illinois DistrictAugust 12, 2019 "Wolves in Sheep's Clothing"Rev. Brian Heller of Holy Trinity, Walnut, shares this week's devotion with scripture from Matthew 7:15-16.2019-08-1203 minLCMS Northern Illinois DistrictAugust 5, 2019 "The Heritage of God"Rev. Eric Brown, pastor of Trinity in Herscher, shares this week's devotion with Scripture from Psalm 28:9.2019-08-0503 minLCMS Northern Illinois DistrictJuly 29, 2019 "Green Eggs and Ham"Rev. Steven Maske of Good Shepherd, Elgin, shares this week's devotion with scripture reading from Luke 10:25-37.2019-07-2903 minLCMS Northern Illinois DistrictJuly 22, 2019 "Confusing Times"Delaine Schiestel, principal of Immanuel Palatine, offers this week's devotion with scripture reading from 1 Corinthians 14:33.2019-07-2203 minLCMS Northern Illinois DistrictJuly 15, 2019 "The Exalted Name of God"Rev. Matt Gunia, pastor of Ascension Lutheran Church in Niles, IL shares this week's devotion with Scripture from Psalm 138:2.2019-07-1503 minLCMS Northern Illinois DistrictJuly 8, 2019 "Be Honest with God"Rev. Eric Brown, pastor of Trinity in Herscher, shares this week's devotion with scripture from Psalm 13:1,6.2019-07-0802 minLCMS Northern Illinois DistrictJuly 1, 2019 "Jesus Set His Face"Rev. Matthew Zickler, pastor of Grace Lutheran in Western Springs, shares this week's devotion. The scripture reading is from Luke 9.2019-07-0102 minLCMS Northern Illinois DistrictJune 17, 2019 "Joy and Fear."Rev. Eric Brown, Pastor of Trinity, Herscher, Illinois, shares this week's devotion, "Joy and Fear." He shares scripture from Psalm 47:1-2.2019-06-1702 minLCMS Northern Illinois DistrictJune 10, 2019 "Spice Up Your Love Life!"Rev. Marty Marks pastor of Immanuel, DeKalb shares this week's devotion, "Spice Up Your Love Life!" He shares scripture from 1 Peter 4:8.2019-06-1002 minLCMS Northern Illinois DistrictJune 3, 2019 "The Good Shepherd"Rev. Keith Haney LCMS Northern Illinois District Mission Facilitator shares this week's devotion, "The Good Shepherd." He shares scripture from Psalm 23:2-3.2019-06-0302 minLCMS Northern Illinois DistrictMay 27, 2019 "Partnership"Rev. Keith Haney LCMS Northern Illinois District Mission Facilitator shares this week's devotion, "Partnership." He shares scripture from Philemon 1:6 (NIV).2019-05-2702 minLCMS Northern Illinois DistrictMay 20, 2019 "Pure Spiritual Milk"Rev. Eric Brown, pastor of Trinity, Herscher shares this week's devotion, "Pure Spiritual Milk." He shares scripture from 1 Peter 2:2a.2019-05-2002 minLCMS Northern Illinois DistrictMay 13, 2019 "Heavenly Hope"Rev. Keith Haney, LCMS Northern Illinois District Mission Facilitator, shares this week's devotion, "Heavenly Hope" He shares scripture from Psalm 146:52019-05-1302 minLCMS Northern Illinois DistrictMay 6, 2019 "Scandalous! Outrageous! Impossible!"Rev. David Juhl, pastor of Our Savior, Momence, shares this week's devotion, "Scandalous! Outrageous! Impossible!" He shares scripture from John 4:13-15 (ESV).2019-05-0603 minLCMS Northern Illinois DistrictApril 22, 2019 "We Live in the Power of the Resurrection."2019-04-2202 minLCMS Northern Illinois DistrictApril 8, 2019 "A Word for 2019: Love"Rev. Keith Haney LCMS Northern Illinois District Mission Facilitator shares this week's devotion, "A Word for 2019: Love." He shares scripture from Matthew 5:42-44 (CEB).2019-04-1502 minLCMS Northern Illinois DistrictApril 8, 2019 "Justice and Mercy"Rev. Micah Greiner pastor of St. Peter, Arlington Heights shares this week's devotion, "Justice and Mercy." He shares scripture from Luke 6:35-36 (ESV).2019-04-0801 minLCMS Northern Illinois DistrictApril 1, 2019 "Forever Song"Rev. Dr. Jeff Leininger, campus pastor of Concordia University Chicago, shares this week's devotion, "Forever Song." He shares scripture from Psalm 89:1.2019-04-0103 minLCMS Northern Illinois DistrictMarch 25, 2019 "A Very Expensive Gift"Rev. Dr. Mark Birkholz, pastor of Faith, Oak Lawn, shares this week's devotion, "A Very Expensive Gift." He shares scripture from Mark 14:3-9.2019-03-2502 minLCMS Northern Illinois DistrictMarch 18, 2019 "The Message of the Crucifix"Rev. Dr. Vern Wendt, Jr., pastor of Messiah, Chicago, shares this week's devotion, "The Message of the Crucifix." He shares scripture from John 1:29 and John 3:16.2019-03-1802 minLCMS Northern Illinois DistrictMarch 11, 2019 "Forward!"Rev. Keith Haney, LCMS Northern Illinois District Mission Facilitator, shares this week's devotion, "Forward!" He shares scripture from Exodus 14:14-16 ESV2019-03-1102 min