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Sermons from the Sanctuary
by Rev. Jonathan Krogh
Observations on the world around us through the lens of Christian values as taught in the Bible at First Presbyterian Church of La Grange.
Episodes
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Imagined Value
Imagined Value Download
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Stop Punching Down
The hermeneutic of Second City
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The Law is a Mirror not a Measure
With all the hub-bub about posting the 10 Commandments, it seems the act of wanting them in the civic sphere is itself a direct violation of the first three.
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You’re Just Better than Me
Pastor Krogh doesn't think self-help sermons are good preaching, he's more into selfless sermons.
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Full Faith and Risk
Pastor Wang Yi is currently being held in prison by the Chinese Communist Party. We make it political, taking on more risk he makes is spiritual.
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Built for Forgiveness
When we're experiencing such tremendous grace around us, how do we allow pettiness to come between us.
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The Deficit of Love
The Deficit of Love Rev. Jonathan Krogh Download
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Living Waters for the World Celebration
We shared the great news of our Living Waters Team check out the slideshow on our website!
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An Eternal Solution to Temporal Problems
Isaiah reminds Israel that God has solved problems from the beginning, so they should not single themsleves for special treatment.
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What’s the Story Here?
The larger arc of some of these Bible stories is way more compliacated than we could imagine. A lot like life!
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TUXIS Mission Trip Return Celebration
Our High School TUXIS group ministered to foster families in Waukegan, MI - Highlights of their journey.
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Too Full to be Bored
Some people never get bored, they know how full the world is and how time matters.
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Love’s Intercession
It only takes a little bit of faith to know the full impact of God's love.
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Our Common Odyssey
From Jacob's ladder to the wrestling angel, Jacob was on an odyssey, but not alone.
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The Downside of Grace
The Downside of Grace Rev. Jonathan Krogh Download
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Free to Serve in Love (7/5 Full Recording)
Full Recording of Free to Serve in Love Rev. Jonathan Krogh Download
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Free to Serve in Love
Paul realized that his mind was not enlightened to change his behavior. What he thought he desired, he could not do. It was God's love in Christ that set him free.
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Water for the Thirsty, Welcome for the Weary
Water for the Thirsty, Welcome for the Weary REv. Noris Caban Download
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Despite? or In Spite?
Despite? or In Spite? Rev. Jonathan Krogh Download
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Authority to do Good
In todays Gospel Lesson, we read how Jesus gave his disciples the authority not to complain about the world, but to make it better. Traditional mainline churches may not have the influence they once did, perhaps because we quit making the world better. Listen in, it was a wonderful service.
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Love Isn’t Sacrifice
Love Isn't Sacrifice Rev. Jonathan Krogh Download
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Does Your Doctrine Drive You to Grace?
The doctrine of the Trinity answered questions relevent to the 4th century - perhaps it's not our question.
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Ascending to Confirmation
Today was Ascension Sunday but also Confirmation Sunday. We celebrage those who witness Christ's word and work in the world.
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The Arguement of Love
In Acts 17 Paul preached a great sermon, but nobody was changed. What makes for a great message?
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Mansion Dwelling
John 14 is not about funerals, it's about how we are living now
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Social Security
The early church sold stuff and tooke care of each other - it left them destitute but on the right track.
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Hospitable Disappointment
Even in their disappointment, the two on the road to Emmaus still invited in the stranger - and there they saw Jesus.
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Peace I Give Unto You, My Peace
Jesus experienced rejection so he could gift us with peace
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It’s Easter, No Partiality!
Peter didn't preach the full news of Easter until he understood the resurrection was for everyone!
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Maundy Thursday 2026
April 2, 2026 - Maundy Thursday Full Service Rev. Jonathan Krogh Download
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Choose Your Gate
Jesus entered the East Gate, Pilate the West - one made for war, the other for peace. We have those choices still.
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The Mobility of God
God came to Ezekiel when he thought God was so very far away.
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Blind to Change
Religious people don't like change,. even if that means better.
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Looking Forward in the Spirit
Jesus met the Woman at the Well and after a little conversation Jesus told her he was the Messiah. Why her?
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Cynical Value
Cynical distain separates us from everything, including grace.
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World’s Eye View (2) [corrects errors in previous upload]
World's Eye View (2) [corrects errors in previous upload] Rev. Jonathan Krogh Download
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Ash Wednesday 2026
Ash Wednesday Rev. Jonathan Krogh Download
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Building Community not Carnavals
confusing story about the mount of Transfiguration, so is much of life
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When the State Plays Church
When the State Plays Church Rev. Jonathan Krogh Download
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Foreign Currency
When Jesus spoke of the Blessed he wasn't using our metric - he was redefining the way we measure our world.
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Henceforth
When Jesus said "Repent!" He invited people to a God's eye view of the world.
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Pre-equipped
The Apostle Paul saw the Corinthian Community for who they were in Christ, Jesus saw Peter for who he was.
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Ordered Ministry
Jesus submitted to John's Baptism because his call needed to be affirmed by those around him. No one can claim legitimate authority by their personal morality.
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What Star Guides You?
The wise ones followed and came to find Jesus, it matters what you are following.
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Year End Sacrifice?
As we conclude the year, what gift makes sense, what is God really asking of us>
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Lessons and Carols
Christmas Eve 2025 - Lessons and Carols Rev. Jonathan Krogh Download
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Children and Youth Christmas Program 2025
The children and youth of FPCLG prepared this service for you with thanks to parent volunteers, Kelly Higgins and Jason Fahrenbach
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What’s the Gift?
Jesus told the people that neither John the Baptist nor he were considered adiquate because the people didn't know what they wanted.
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It’s Not Always Your Time
We keep looking at quarterly reports when the mesure of the Bible is Generation to Generation.
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Advent’s First Flame
Guest Preacher Doreen Sterba DeZur provides some literary interpretation of the ancient prophet's words
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Observations on the world around us through the lens of Christian values as taught in the Bible at First Presbyterian Church of La Grange.
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Rev. Jonathan Krogh
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