St James Lutheran Church: Sermons and Worship

When Jesus, just 40 days after his birth, was brought to the temple in

Jerusalem for dedication, his devout parents were simply doing what was required for

all first born sons, according to the Law given by God to Moses.

However, the events at the temple that day were certainly not usual occurrences. A

righteous man named Simeon, who was waiting for the coming Messiah, declared by the

Holy Spirit that this Jesus was the one who would bring salvation. He also foresaw

Jesus’ suffering, and the pain it would cause his mother Mary.

Because Jesus fulfilled the law perfectly in our place, which we could not

accomplish, and then died and rose again from the grave, we who are united with him

in baptism, have also been dedicated to the Lord.

Dedicated to God — Fourth Sunday after the Epiphany, February 2, 2025:

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Romans 5:8-11

Psalm 84

1 Samuel 1:21–28

Hebrews 2:14–18

Luke 2:22–35

Songs and Hymns:

- Christus Victor: Matt Boswell, Bryan Fowler, Keith Getty, Kristyn Getty, Matt

Papa; © 2024 Getty Music Publishing (BMI), Messenger Hymns (BMI), LIVINGHYMNS (BMI);

© 2024 Getty Music Hymns and Songs (ASCAP), Love Your Enemies Publishing (ASCAP);

Used with permission: CCLI license #20286740.

- Holy, Holy, Holy: Text by Reginald Heber; tune by John B. Dykes; text and tune are

public domain.

- Better is One Day: Matt Redman, © 1995 Thankyou Music; Used with permission: CCLI

license #20286740.

- At the Lamb’s High Feast We Sing: Text: Latin, c. 5th–10th cent.; tr. Robert

Campbell, 1814–68, alt. Tune: Kirchengeseng, 1566, Ivancice. Text and tune: Public

domain.

- Keep the Feast: Ben Shive, Skye Peterson; © 2024 Getty Music Publishing (BMI),

Beehive Hymns (BMI); Used with permission: CCLI license #20286740.

- There Is a Balm in Gilead: Text and tune are African American Spiritual; text and

tune are in the public domain.

Liturgies:

- Gloria in Excelsis: Text: Stephen P. Starke

- Sanctus: Text: Stephen P. Starke

- Agnus Dei: Text: Stephen P. Starke

- Nunc Dimittis

#sermon #gospel #epiphany #dedicated #temple #service #Luke2

Introduction: Jesus' preaching excited many and motivated them to believe.

But others rejected His preaching and especially His call to repentance and

forgiveness.

His Custom: Before we get to the main message, we pause for a moment and notice this

important custom of Jesus - He worshipped every Sabbath. Listening to God's word

with God's people and responding together with our prayers is one of the most basic

aspects of the Christian life.

He Was Handed the Book: The Hebrew prophets promised that the Messiah would heal

both souls and bodies from the destruction of sin. Jesus knew the people of Nazareth

already knew much about His preaching and healing ministry. But would they believe

it? Will we believe it or try to throw Him off the hill?

Joseph's Son?: The people of Nazareth believed the humanity of Jesus but not the

divinity. The problem is still the same today. People love the human Jesus who

stooped low to be with us. But they don't always love the divine Jesus who wants to

save us from our sins.

Faith in Sidon, Syria, and Glen Carbon: Jesus always refused to perform miracles for

those who didn't believe. We don't need miracles to create faith. God gives miracles

to confirm faith. Faith is the work of the Holy Spirit bringing us to repentance and

forgiveness in Jesus. This messages reaches out far and wide and draws in some

surprising people. We count ourselves blessed to be one of them.

Conclusion: The rejection of the Gospel is an old problem that causes us great

sadness as it did our Lord. While there will always be people who reject Jesus, we

never lose hope in the power of the Gospel to save souls all the way to the ends of

the earth.

Learning What to Do by Learning What Not to Do — Third Sunday after the Epiphany,

January 26, 2025:

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Psalm 19:7-14

Nehemiah 8:1–3, 5–6, 8–10

1 Corinthians 12:12–31a

Luke 4:16–30

Songs and Hymns:

- How Great Thou Art: Text by Carl Gustaf Boberg; tr. Stuart W. K. Hine; tune by

Swedish; arr. Stuart W. K. Hine, © 1949, 1953 The Stuart Hine Trust, admin. EMI CMG

and Hope Publishing Co; Used with permission: LSB Hymn License #110001220.

- Come, Thou Fount of Every Blessing: Text: Robert Robinson, 1735–90, alt. Tune:

Repository of Sacred Music, Part Second, 1813, Harrisburg. Text and tune: Public

domain.

- Lift High The Name Of Jesus: Ed Cash, Fionán De Barra, Keith Getty, Kristyn Getty;

© 2013 Capitol CMG Paragon; © 2013 De Barra, Fionan; © 2013 Getty Music Publishing;

Used with permission: CCLI license #20286740.

- Before the Throne of God Above: Text by Charitie Lees Bancroft; tune by Vikki

Cook; © 1997 Sovereign Grace Worship; used with permission, CCLI license # 20286740.

- Just as I Am, without One Plea: Text by Charlotte Elliott; tune by William B.

Bradbury; text and tune are public domain.

- In Christ Alone: Text and tune by Keith Getty and Stuart Townend, © 2001 Thankyou

Music; used with permission, CCLI license # 20286740.

- Go, My Children, with My Blessing: Text: Jaroslav J. Vajda, 1919–2008, © 1983

Concordia Publishing House; Tune: Welsh, 18th cent.; Used with permission: LSB Hymn

License #110001220.

Liturgies:

- Gloria in Excelsis: Text: Stephen P. Starke

- Sanctus: Text: Stephen P. Starke

- Agnus Dei: Text: Stephen P. Starke

#sermon #gospel #epiphany #TheMessiah #GodandMan #RepentanceandForgiveness

#UnbeliefandBelief #Luke4

Introduction: Jesus' preaching excited many and motivated them to believe. But others rejected His preaching and especially His call to repentance and forgiveness.

His Custom: Before we get to the main message, we pause for a moment and notice this important custom of Jesus - He worshipped every Sabbath. Listening to God's word with God's people and responding together with our prayers is one of the most basic aspects of the Christian life.

He Was Handed the Book: The Hebrew prophets promised that the Messiah would heal both souls and bodies from the destruction of sin. Jesus knew the people of Nazareth already knew much about His preaching and healing ministry. But would they believe it? Will we believe it or try to throw Him off the hill?

Joseph's Son?: The people of Nazareth believed the humanity of Jesus but not the divinity. The problem is still the same today. People love the human Jesus who stooped low to be with us. But they don't always love the divine Jesus who wants to save us from our sins.

Faith in Sidon, Syria, and Glen Carbon: Jesus always refused to perform miracles for those who didn't believe. We don't need miracles to create faith. God gives miracles to confirm faith. Faith is the work of the Holy Spirit bringing us to repentance and forgiveness in Jesus. This messages reaches out far and wide and draws in some surprising people. We count ourselves blessed to be one of them.

Conclusion: The rejection of the Gospel is an old problem that causes us great sadness as it did our Lord. While there will always be people who reject Jesus, we never lose hope in the power of the Gospel to save souls all the way to the ends of the earth.

Learning What to Do by Learning What Not to Do — Third Sunday after the Epiphany, January 26, 2025: https://saintjamesglencarbon.org/2025-third-sunday-after-the-epiphany

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Psalm 19:7-14

Nehemiah 8:1–3, 5–6, 8–10

1 Corinthians 12:12–31a

Luke 4:16–30

Songs and Hymns:

- How Great Thou Art: Text by Carl Gustaf Boberg; tr. Stuart W. K. Hine; tune by Swedish; arr. Stuart W. K. Hine, © 1949, 1953 The Stuart Hine Trust, admin. EMI CMG and Hope Publishing Co; Used with permission: LSB Hymn License #110001220.

- Come, Thou Fount of Every Blessing: Text: Robert Robinson, 1735–90, alt. Tune: Repository of Sacred Music, Part Second, 1813, Harrisburg. Text and tune: Public domain.

- Lift High The Name Of Jesus: Ed Cash, Fionán De Barra, Keith Getty, Kristyn Getty; © 2013 Capitol CMG Paragon; © 2013 De Barra, Fionan; © 2013 Getty Music Publishing; Used with permission: CCLI license #20286740.

- Before the Throne of God Above: Text by Charitie Lees Bancroft; tune by Vikki Cook; © 1997 Sovereign Grace Worship; used with permission, CCLI license # 20286740.

- Just as I Am, without One Plea: Text by Charlotte Elliott; tune by William B. Bradbury; text and tune are public domain.

- In Christ Alone: Text and tune by Keith Getty and Stuart Townend, © 2001 Thankyou Music; used with permission, CCLI license # 20286740.

- Go, My Children, with My Blessing: Text: Jaroslav J. Vajda, 1919–2008, © 1983 Concordia Publishing House; Tune: Welsh, 18th cent.; Used with permission: LSB Hymn License #110001220.

Liturgies:

- Gloria in Excelsis: Text: Stephen P. Starke

- Sanctus: Text: Stephen P. Starke

- Agnus Dei: Text: Stephen P. Starke

#sermon #gospel #epiphany #TheMessiah #GodandMan #RepentanceandForgiveness #UnbeliefandBelief #Luke4

Have you prayed to God and felt your prayer wasn't answered, or not

according to your timeline? In today's reading we see Jesus at a wedding party where

the wine has run out—a serious embarrassment for the hosts.

Jesus' mother Mary makes a faith-filled request, showing she understands and

believes her Son has the power to fix the problem.

He doesn't answer her request immediately—but He ultimately responds, and in a way

none would have anticipated.

In the same way, Jesus, now enthroned in heaven's glory, still hears our requests,

though He may not respond according to our timeline or our preconception. This

teaches us that He is in charge, not us.

The waiting is also a test of our faith and an opportunity to mature and grown in

our trust in Him. Typically, His answer to our faith-filled prayers is far better

than we ever could have anticipated. Wait and see!

Wait and See — Second Sunday after the Epiphany, January 19, 2025:

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Psalm 128

Isaiah 62:1–5

1 Corinthians 12:1–11

John 2:1–11

Songs and Hymns:

- The People That in Darkness Sat: Text: John Morison, 1749–98, alt.; Tune: Nicolaus

Herman, c. 1480–1561; Text and tune: Public domain.

- Songs of Thankfulness and Praise: Text: Christopher Wordsworth, 1807–85, alt.

Tune: George J. Elvey, 1816–93. Text and tune: Public domain.

- When The Stars Burn Down: Jennie Lee Riddle, Jonathan Lee; © 2010 JLee Publishing;

Universal Music - Brentwood Benson Tunes; Integrity's Praise! Music; Used with

permission: CCLI license #20286740.

- Come, Join in Cana’s Feast: Text: Herman G. Stuempe, Jr., 1923–2007; © 1993 The

Hymn Society, admin. Hope Publishing Co.; Used with permission: LSB Hymn License

#110001220; Tune: Johann Balthasar König, 1691–1758; adapt. William H. Havergal,

1793–1870; Public domain.

- There Is a Redeemer: Melody Green; © 1982 Universal Music - Brentwood Benson

Publishing; © 1982 Birdwing Music, © 1982 Ears To Hear; Used with permission: CCLI

license #20286740.

- Keep the Feast: Ben Shive, Skye Peterson; © 2024 Getty Music Publishing (BMI),

Beehive Hymns (BMI); Used with permission: CCLI license #20286740.

- Sent Forth by God’s Blessing: Text: Omer E. Westendorf, © 1964 World Library

Publications, used with permission, CCLI license # 20286740; tune: Welsh, public

domain.

Liturgies:

- Gloria in Excelsis: Text: Stephen P. Starke

- Sanctus: Text: Stephen P. Starke

- Agnus Dei: Text: Stephen P. Starke

#sermon #gospel #epiphany #faith #prayer, #miracle #problem #answer #wedding #shame

#restoration #John2

At the time of Jesus’ appearing, or “epiphany,” the people of Israel were

awaiting a hero, a savior— the Messiah. They asked John the Baptist if he might be

the one. He assured them he was not, but the Christ was coming, who would baptize

with the Holy Spirit and fire.

Jesus came and was baptized by John. God the Father‘s voice was heard by witnesses

there: “You are my beloved Son; with You I am well pleased.“

Jesus proved himself to be the Messiah by His teaching, through miracles, in the

prophecies fulfilled, and ultimately by His death and resurrection from the dead.

All were experienced by many eyewitnesses. If you haven’t put your trust in Jesus as

your Savior, what are you waiting for?

If you have received Jesus as your Messiah, and have been baptized in His name, you

have also received the promised Holy Spirit. You are a living fulfillment of John’s

prophecy. You have a new identity as a child of God, in whom God the Father is well

pleased—for Jesus’ sake. And we await Jesus’ return and the joy of eternal life with

God. As we face this new year together, we are living in expectation. The best is

yet to come!

Living in Expectation — The Baptism of Jesus, January 12, 2025:

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Psalm 29

Isaiah 43:1–7

Romans 6:1–11

Luke 3:15-22

Songs and Hymns:

- O Church, Arise: Text and tune by Keith Getty and Stuart Townend, © 2005 Thankyou

Music; used with permission, CCLI License # 20286740.

- God’s Own Child, I Gladly Say It: Text by Erdmann Neumeister, trans. Robert E.

Voelker, public domain; tune by Johann Caspar Bachofen, © 1991 Robert E. Voelker,

used with permission, LSB Hymn License #110001220.

- Baptism: Michael Card, © 1985 Birdwing Music; Mole End Music; Used with

permission: CCLI license #20286740.

- By Grace Alone: Text by Martin Luther; tune by David Ward, © 2002

ThousandTongues.org; used with permission, CCLI license # 20286740.

- Blessed Assurance: Text: Fanny J. Crosby, alt. Aaron Mueller; Tune: Phoebe P.

Knapp; Text and tune: Public domain.

- Jesus, Thy Blood and Righteousness: Text: Nicolaus Ludwig von Zinzendorf, 1700–60;

tr. John B. Wesley, 1703–91, alt.; Tune: George J. Elvey, 1816–93; Text and tune:

Public domain.

- I Want to Walk as a Child of the Light: Text and tune: Kathleen Thomerson, 1934; ©

1970, 1975 Celebration. Used with permission: LSB Hymn License #110001220.

Liturgies:

- Gloria in Excelsis: Text: Stephen P. Starke

- Sanctus: Text: Stephen P. Starke

- Agnus Dei: Text: Stephen P. Starke

#sermon #gospel #epiphany #expectations #Messiah #Christ #Savior #SonofGod #identity

#childofGod #Luke3

In today’s reading from the Gospel of Luke, we see that the child Jesus is

growing and maturing, specifically in strength, or stature, and in wisdom and favor.

As we read of his visit to Jerusalem with His parents, we can see that Jesus’ growth

is based on His understanding of His identity as God‘s child, and also by his

willingness to submit to His heavenly Father and to his earthly parents.

We, too, will grow in strength, wisdom, and favor this year, as we understand our

true identity and live it out in humility, with God’s power.

Growing in Strength, Wisdom, and Favor — Second Sunday after Christmas, January 5,

2025: https://saintjamesglencarbon.org/2025-second-sunday-after-christmas

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Psalm 86:3–5

Psalm 119:97–104

1 Kings 3:4–15

Ephesians 1:3–14

Luke 2:40–52

Songs and Hymns:

- Joy to the World: Text: Isaac Watts; Tune: George Frideric Handel; Text and tune:

Public domain

- Once in Royal David’s City: Text: Cecil F. Alexander; Tune: Henry J. Gauntlett;

Text and tune: Public domain.

- Holy Forever: Brian Johnson, Chris Tomlin, Jason Ingram, Jenn Johnson, Phil

Wickham; © 2022 Brian and Jenn Publishing; Capitol CMG Paragon; S. D. G. Publishing;

© 2022 Be Essential Songs; My Magnolia Music; Phil Wickham Music; © 2022 Simply

Global Songs; Bethel Music Publishing Used with permission: CCLI license #20286740.

- Infant Holy, Infant Lowly: Text: Polish, tr. Edith M.G. Reed; Tune: Polish; Text

and tune: Public domain.

Liturgies:

- Gloria in Excelsis: Text: Stephen P. Starke

- Sanctus: Text: Stephen P. Starke

- Agnus Dei: Text: Stephen P. Starke

- Nunc Dimittis

#sermon #gospel #advent #christmas #strength #wisdom #favor #identity #humility

#SonofGod #childofGod #Luke2

The entire goal of Simeon's life had been to see God bring about the

salvation of Israel, and the old saint's patience, his hope, his immersion in sacred

scripture, and his refusal to filter out the sorrow that colored that hope allowed

him to recognize, rejoice, and be thankful for that salvation when it arrived in a

way he couldn't have anticipated.

Nunc Dimittis — First Sunday after Christmas, December 29, 2024:

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Zephaniah 3:14-17

Psalm 111

Exodus 13:1–3a, 11–15

Colossians 3:12–17

Luke 2:22–40

Songs and Hymns:

- Praise, My Soul, the King of Heaven: Text by Henry F. Lyte; tune by John Goss;

text and tune are public domain.

- Jesus Loves Me: Text by Anna B. Warner; tune by William B. Bradbury; text and tune

are in the public domain.

- O Church, Arise: Text and tune by Keith Getty and Stuart Townend, © 2005 Thankyou

Music; used with permission, CCLI License # 20286740.

- Great Is Thy Faithfulness: Text: Thomas O. Chisholm; tune: William M. Runyan; Text

and tune are public domain.

- Gentle Mary Laid Her Child: Text: Joseph Simpson Cook. Tune: Piae Cantiones

Ecclesiasticae, 1582. Text and tune: Public domain.

- When I Behold Jesus Christ: Text by Almaz Belhu (sts.1-3, ref.), Joseph Herl

(st.4), trans. Jim and Aurelia Keefer; tune by Almaz Belhu; text and tune, © 1970

Ethiopian Evangelical Church Mekane Yesus; text (st. 4), © 1998 Concordia Publishing

House; used with permission, LSB Hymn License #110001220.

- Come Ye Souls By Sin Afflicted: Joseph Swain, Kevin Twit; © 2013 Twit, Kevin; Used

with permission: CCLI license #20286740.

- Hark! The Herald Angels Sing: Text: Charles Wesley; Tune: Felix Mendelssohn; Text

and tune: Public domain.

- An Irish Christmas Blessing: Keith Getty, Kristyn Lennox Getty, © 2004 Thankyou

Music; Used with permission: CCLI license #20286740.

Liturgies:

- Sanctus: Text: Stephen P. Starke

- Agnus Dei: Text: Stephen P. Starke

- Nunc Dimittis

#sermon #gospel #advent #christmas #nuncdimittis #simeon #jesus #salvation #Luke2

In Psalm 2 Yahweh calls the Messiah his firstborn son, laughs at all their

enemies who long to rebel against his rightful authority, and warns all the nations

of the earth to submit to the Son lest they be destroyed.

The Christmas Revolution — Christmas Day, December 25, 2024:

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Zephaniah 3:14-17

Psalm 2

Isaiah 52:7–10

Hebrews 1:1–12

John 1:1–18

Songs and Hymns:

- See amid the Winter’s Snow: Text: Edward Caswall; Tune: John Goss; Tune and text:

Public domain.

- Once in Royal David’s City: Text: Cecil F. Alexander; Tune: Henry J. Gauntlett;

Text and tune: Public domain.

- All Is Well: Claire Hamilton, Johnny Parks; © 2009 Integrity Worship Music (Admin.

by Integrity Music), Parks Publishing (Admin. by Integrity Music); Used with

permission: CCLI license #20286740.

- Angels from the Realms of Glory: Text: James Montgomery. Tune: Henry T. Smart.

Text and tune: Public domain.

- Infant Holy, Infant Lowly: Text: Polish, tr. Edith M.G. Reed; Tune: Polish; Text

and tune: Public domain.

- Gentle Mary Laid Her Child: Text: Joseph Simpson Cook. Tune: Piae Cantiones

Ecclesiasticae, 1582. Text and tune: Public domain.

Liturgies:

- Gloria in Excelsis: Text: Stephen P. Starke

- Sanctus: Text: Stephen P. Starke

- Agnus Dei: Text: Stephen P. Starke

- Nunc Dimittis

#sermon #gospel #advent #christmas #messiah #power #revolution #Psalm2

The Bible insists that the motive for God the Father sending his Son to be

the Savior of the world is his life-giving (he gave up his life to be a propitiation

for our sins) and life-saving (he came so we might live through him) love! And now,

although we cannot see God physically with our eyes, we can experience this perfect

life-giving and life-saving love of Jesus in the way those of us who have been saved

by this love give ourselves up for each other.

Christmas Every Day — Christmas Eve, December 24, 2024:

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Isaiah 7:10–14

1 John 4:7–16

Luke 2:1–14

Songs and Hymns:

- O Come, All Ye Faithful: Text and tune: John F. Wade; Public domain.

- O Little Town of Bethlehem: Text: Phillips Brooks, 1835–93; Tune: Lewis H. Redner,

1831–1908; Text and tune: Public domain.

- What Child Is This: Text: by William C. Dix. Tune: English, 16th century. Text and

tune: Public domain.

- Angels We Have Heard on High: Text: The Crown of Jesus, 1862; Tune: French; Text

and tune: Public domain.

- It Came upon the Midnight Clear: Text: Edmund H. Sears; Tune: Richard S. Willis;

Text and tune: Public domain.

- Hark! The Herald Angels Sing: Text: Charles Wesley; Tune: Felix Mendelssohn; Text

and tune: Public domain.

- Silent Night, Holy Night: Text: Franz Gruber; Tune: Franz Joseph Mohr; Text and

tune: Public domain.

#sermon #gospel #advent #christmas #jesus #love #sacrifice #1John4

When Elizabeth and Mary first meet after they both became pregnant,

Elizabeth and her baby - the future John the Baptist - respond to Mary's unborn

child, Jesus, with joy, recognizing that he is God, recognizing that he is the one

to put into action God's plan of salvation, and recognizing in him God's supreme act

of grace toward humanity.

How to Meet Jesus — Fourth Sunday in Advent, December 22, 2024:

https://saintjamesglencarbon.org/2024-fourth-sunday-in-advent

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Isaiah 44:21-23

Psalm 80:1–7

Micah 5:2–5a

Hebrews 10:5–10

Luke 1:39–45

Songs and Hymns:

- Silent Night, Holy Night: Text: Franz Gruber; Tune: Franz Joseph Mohr; Text and

tune: Public domain.

- In Christ Alone: Text and tune by Keith Getty and Stuart Townend, © 2001 Thankyou

Music; used with permission, CCLI license # 20286740.

- The Angel Gabriel from Heaven Came: Text and tune: Basque, 18th century, public

domain.

- Brightest and Best: Words and Music: Reginald Heber, public domain; Arrangement:

Keith Getty, Ben Shive, Fionan de Barra; Choir Arrangement: Samuel Wilson; © 2021

Getty Music Publishing; © 2021 Fionán de Barra; © 2021 Getty Music Hymns and Songs;

© 2021 Junkbox Music; Used with permission: CCLI license #20286740.

- What Hope! An Eden Prophesied: Text: Stephen P. Starke, © 1998 Stephen P. Starke,

used with permission, CCLI license # 20286740. Tune: Repository of Sacred Music,

Part Second, 1813, public domain.

- See amid the Winter’s Snow: Text: Edward Caswall; Tune: John Goss; Tune and text:

Public domain.

- Of the Father’s Love Begotten: Text: Aurelius Prudentius Clemens, 348-c. 413, tr.

John Mason Neale, 1818-66, sts. 1-4; tr. Henry W. Baker, 1821-77, st. 5. Tune:

Plainsong, 13th cent., mode V. Text and tune: Public domain.

- Let All Mortal Flesh Keep Silence: Text: Liturgy of St. James, 5th century; tune:

French, 17th century; text and tune are in the public domain.

Liturgies:

- Sanctus: Text: Stephen P. Starke

- Agnus Dei: Text: Stephen P. Starke

- Nunc Dimittis

#sermon #gospel #advent #elizabeth #mary #johnthebaptist #jesus #motherofgod #Luke1