Immanuel Anglican Church Chicago
538 episodes - English - Latest episode: 7 days ago - ★★★★★ - 10 ratingsWe are an Anglican church that meets in the heart of the Uptown Neighborhood in Chicago. Anglican churches draw upon the ancient practices of Christianity in a way that all people can understand and participate. Our purpose in Chicago is to lift high the Son of God, that all in the city may be drawn to Him. We are committed to displaying the truth, beauty and goodness of Jesus Christ for the people of Uptown and Chicago.
If you haven’t gotten a chance to worship with us yet, we invite you to please join us on a Sunday morning! We gather on Sundays at 10AM at 640 W Irving Park Road.
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Episodes
Comfort Fantasies
September 28, 2014 18:41 - 31 minutes - 14.7 MBComfort Fantasies: a vision of a finish line where we numb our suffering by satisfying a craving: for food, alcohol, entertainment, porn... whatever can numb pain. Our Father calls us instead to see HIS finish line so we can share in his perfection. This is the 4th sermon in our series "From Fantasy to Reality: the Renewed Imagination."
Revenge Fantasies
September 21, 2014 19:34 - 37 minutes - 17.5 MBThe logic of revenge: "It's not fair, so I'll make things fair through your pain." How do we get out of the self-perpetuating cycle of revenge fantasies? In this message on the story of Cain & Abel, Fr. Aaron teaches about the logic of God's grace, which can set us free from our own bitterness.
Glory Fantasies
September 14, 2014 23:54 - 33 minutes - 30.9 MBGlory fantasies are visions of becoming "like God" and suggest to us to a false greatness at the expense of true goodness. Jesus calls us to something better: a glory encounter. This is the second in our series "From Fantasy to Reality: the Renewed Imagination."
The Divine Gift Of The Human Imagination
September 07, 2014 18:17 - 30 minutes - 14.3 MBOur imagination is a gift from God intended to connect us with his good, beautiful and true reality. But we are tempted to use this faculty to bend in on false stories that dehumanize and alienate us. Hear Fr. Aaron's introductory sermon in the series "From Fantasy to Reality."
A Prayer Of Delight in the Word of God
September 02, 2014 01:32 - 26 minutes - 12.1 MBGod's way seems harder and more restrictive than other ways offered to us - how could it be a way of blessing? Deacon Trevor McMaken from Church of the Resurrection answers this question with an insightful exposition of Psalm 119:1-16. This is the final sermon in the "Praying the Psalms" series.
Love Requires Creativity
August 26, 2014 22:31 - 27 minutes - 12.8 MBMost of the time, our service to others is more about us than about the person we're trying to love. In this teaching from I Corinthians 9, Joel Raedeke challenges us to loving adaptation to the people we are seeking to befriend and love. This sermon was given on June 15, 2014.
A Prayer in the Desert - Psalm 63
August 24, 2014 21:19 - 26 minutes - 52 MBWhen our resources our scarce and the pressure is on, we are tempted to look for sustenance in the wrong places. Brett Crull, a church planter from Church of the Resurrection, brings a teaching from Psalm 63 to instruct us how to turn to the Lord in times of testing.
A Prayer For A Legacy - Psalm 90
August 10, 2014 19:19 - 31 minutes - 15 MBWe want our contribution in this life to be both meaningful and long-lasting. But most of our life's work eventually dies with us. In light of this, Psalm 90 offers a sobering yet hopeful promise about the meaning of our legacy.
A Prayer Of Repentance
August 03, 2014 20:46 - 40 minutes - 19 MBMany of us live with guilt about our track record and have every intention of correcting it with a better one. This leaves us unfree, and we need the grace of God instead. Fr. Aaron teaches through the prayer of repentance in Psalm 51.
A Prayer of Radical Trust- Psalm 23
July 28, 2014 00:36 - 37 minutes - 17.7 MBWe try to control so much of our life. When responsibility outpaces our capacity to control, anxiety is the natural result. But in the presence of a strong but loving leader, trust can replace anxiety. Fr. Aaron Damiani walks us through the Prayer of Radical Trust that is Psalm 23.
A Prayer Of Lament
July 13, 2014 20:19 - 40 minutes - 19 MBPsalms is the ancient prayerbook for the people of God. Teaching on the Prayer of Lament from Psalm 22, Fr. Aaron encourages us to move beyond the American tradition of "happy talk" to a more honest and passionate engagement before the face of God.
Feasting With Enemies
July 06, 2014 19:50 - 35 minutes - 32.5 MBIn this teaching from Romans 12:14-21, Fr. Aaron Damiani describes how the grace of God consumes the enemies of God through hospitality.
3 Marks of Christian Hospitality
July 01, 2014 13:57 - 31 minutes - 15.1 MBFr. Aaron Damiani describes the unique characteristics of Christian hospitality as described in Romans 12:9-21.
Leviticus: Worship & Divine Presence
June 26, 2014 18:42 - 1 hour - 38.6 MBDr. Matt Lynch of Westminster Theological Center discusses the significance of worship and divine presence in Leviticus.
The Church Is Vital - Josh Evans
June 23, 2014 00:43 - 38 minutes - 18.1 MBThe Church Is Vital - Josh Evans by Immanuel Anglican Church
Meaningful Work - Matthew Mason
June 01, 2014 20:50 - 33 minutes - 15.4 MBMatthew Mason gives the concluding sermon in Immanuel's series on "The Gifts of God." In it, he teaches how the resurrection of Jesus gives meaning and significance to our work, even when it is frustration and unfulfilling.
Supernatural Provision
May 25, 2014 17:55 - 29 minutes - 14.1 MBWhen God's people experience the gap between what is required of them and their available resources, how does God provide for them? Fr. Aaron Damiani teaches from Matthew 6:25-34 to answer this question.
Sabbath Rest
May 18, 2014 17:31 - 22 minutes - 10.6 MBWhat is the source of our constant weariness? How can we return to wholeheartedness? Fr. Aaron Damiani addresses these questions from his teaching on Sabbath Rest.
Speaking to Our Unwanted Doubts - Stewart Ruch
May 04, 2014 20:21 - 37 minutes - 17.2 MBSpeaking to Our Unwanted Doubts - Stewart Ruch by Immanuel Anglican Church
Anglicanism & the Sacramental Worldview
April 25, 2014 01:29 - 32 minutes - 15.6 MBAnglicanism & the Sacramental Worldview by Immanuel Anglican Church
The Resurrection Of Jesus: True And Powerful
April 20, 2014 18:07 - 32 minutes - 15.3 MBFr. Aaron Damiani argues for the historicity and personal power of Jesus' resurrection at Immanuel Anglican's first Easter service on April 20, 2014.
Good Friday - The Pierced Side Of Christ
April 19, 2014 02:06 - 22 minutes - 10.6 MBFr. Aaron Damiani teaches from John 19 on the healing power of the cross of Christ.
Press on for The Prize
April 06, 2014 17:41 - 29 minutes - 14.2 MBFr. Aaron Damiani teaches from Philippians 3:12-21 in the Lenten series "Hollowed out & Filled."
Anglicanism & the Gift Of Time
April 04, 2014 01:53 - 29 minutes - 14 MBFr. Aaron Damiani gives a survey of the ancient Christian way to receive the gift of time. This teaching includes a discussion of the church calendar and the classic rhythm of Christian prayer.
Surrender Your Heart and Gain Christ
March 31, 2014 03:29 - 25 minutes - 12 MBDr. Josh Evans teaches from Philippians 3:1-11 in the Lenten series "Hollowed Out & Filled".
Anglican Worship: A Liturgy of Love
March 28, 2014 02:53 - 39 minutes - 18.6 MBIn this first session of Intro to Anglicansim, Fr. Aaron Damiani describes the essence of Anglican worship.
Godly Friendships: Beauty, Mission, and Risk
March 24, 2014 14:03 - 30 minutes - 14.3 MBMatt Woodley teaches from Phil 2:12-30 about how godly friendships under-gird the good of the world.
Divine Identity Drives Downward Mobility
March 16, 2014 19:47 - 27 minutes - 12.9 MBHow are we to move from self-interested love to operating in the love of God? In this teaching from Philippians 2:1-11, Fr. Aaron Damiani answers this question by examining Christ's downward descent to the Cross.
Your Suffering - A Gift Of Love
March 09, 2014 17:26 - 30 minutes - 14.4 MBSuffering is both personal and powerful. Most of us numb, fight or leverage suffering. As Fr. Aaron teaches from Phil 1:12-30, God's call is for us to give him our suffering as a gift of love.
Joyful Service - Four Pillars of a Healthy Community
March 02, 2014 21:58 - 23 minutes - 11.4 MBThis is the fourth teaching in the "Four Pillars of a Healthy Community" sermon series at Immanuel Anglican. Fr. Aaron teaches from John 13:1-17 about Jesus' call to move out of our self-imposed limits to serve the needs of others.
Personal Transformation - Four Pillars of a Healthy Community
February 23, 2014 21:44 - 25 minutes - 11.4 MBThis is the third teaching in the "Four Pillars of a Healthy Community" sermon series at Immanuel Anglican. Fr. Aaron teaches from John 13:1-17 about how Jesus invites us to become whole and holy people in the presence of God and others.
Sturdy Grace - Four Pillars of a Healthy Community
February 16, 2014 23:35 - 27 minutes - 12.9 MBThis is the second teaching in the "Four Pillars of a Healthy Community" sermon series at Immanuel Anglican. Fr. Aaron teaches from John 13:1-17 about how the grace of God causes great fruit to come from relational failure.
Humble Leadership - Four Pillars of a Healthy Community
February 13, 2014 16:57 - 39 minutes - 74.7 MBThis is the first teaching in the "Four Pillars of a Healthy Community" sermon series at Immanuel Anglican. Fr. Aaron teaches from John 13:1-17 about how a humble leader exercises their power.
God's Generosity Sets us Free
February 04, 2014 21:30 - 29 minutes - 57.2 MBGod's Generosity Sets us Free by Immanuel Anglican Church
God's Generosity Makes us Stewards
January 27, 2014 18:58 - 27 minutes - 53.8 MBDr. Josh Evans encourages us to move from sitting on the sidelines to finding our stride as stewards in God's kingdom. This teaching is from the parable of the talents in Matthew 25.
God's Generosity Makes Us Worshippers
January 19, 2014 20:18 - 27 minutes - 13.1 MBIn Fr. Aaron's second sermon in the "Generosity of God" series, he describes how God moves us from financial isolation to financial intimacy.
The Generosity Of God
January 12, 2014 20:45 - 29 minutes - 13.9 MBFr. Aaron's first teaching from the "The Generosity of God" series at Immanuel Anglican Church of Chicago on Jan 12, 2014.
Jesus is a Feast for Hungry People
December 09, 2013 22:42 - 27 minutes - 47.6 MBFr. Aaron Damiani of Immanuel Anglican Church teaches from John 6 on the Feeding of the Five Thousand. This sermon is from November 24, 2013.