St James Lutheran Church: Sermons and Worship

The perfect love we have been given in Jesus is able to cast out our fear

of judgment by putting us into a community of forgiven sinners, whose unconditional

love for us is a constant manifestation and reinforcement of God’s infinitely

forgiving love for us in Jesus.

What is Perfect Love? — Fifth Sunday of Easter, April 28, 2024:

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1 Corinthians 15:20, 54-57

Psalm 150

Acts 8:26–40

1 John 4

John 15:1–8

Songs and Hymns:

- My Savior's Love: Keith Getty, Matt Boswell, Matt Papa; © 2019 Getty Music Hymns

and Songs, Getty Music Publishing, Love Your Enemies Publishing, Messenger Hymns;

Admin. by Music Services, Inc.; Used with permission CCLI license #20286740.

- Oh, How Good It Is: Text and tune by Keith Getty, Kristyn Getty, Ross Holmes,

Stuart Townend; © 2012 Getty Music; used with permission, CCLI license # 20286740.

- Magnificent Marvelous Matchless Love: Aaron Keyes, Keith Getty, Kristyn Getty,

Luke Brown, Matt Papa; © 2018 Getty Music Hymns and Songs, Getty Music Publishing; ©

2018 Love Your Enemies Publishing, 10000 Fathers, Common Hymnal Publishing; Used

with permission: CCLI license #20286740.

- Chief of Sinners Though I Be: Text: William McComb, 1793–1873, alt.; Tune: Richard

Redhead, 1820–1901; Text and tune: Public domain.

- The Compassion Hymn: Text and tune by Stuart Townend, Kristyn Getty, Keith Getty;

© 2008 Thankyou Music; used with permission, CCLI License # 20286740.

- Drawn to the Cross, Which Thou Hast Blessed: Text by Genevieve M. Irons; tune by

Joseph Barnby; text and tune are 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 #Easter #judgement #loveoverfear #Godislove #community #relationship

#fearlesslove #perfectlove #1John4

The false teachers John is defending his church against made much of their

own leadership, creating doubt in the minds of her members by causing them to

selfishly look for the locus of their relationship with God inside themselves. But

John draws them back by making much of Jesus' love for them, a love which works in

their own hearts to pull them outside of themselves to love and serve each other,

and find their status before God in his declaration of his love for them.

Who Are the True Christians? — Fourth Sunday of Easter, April 21, 2024:

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Romans 8:35-39

Psalm 23

Acts 4:1–12

1 John 3:16–24

John 10:11–18

Songs and Hymns:

- Crown Him with Many Crowns: Text by Matthew Bridges (sts. 1-3, 5) and Godfrey

Thring (sts. 4); tune by George J. Elvey; public domain.

- The King of Love My Shepherd Is: Text: Henry W. Baker, 1821–77; Tune: Irish, c.

18th cent.; Text and tune: Public domain.

- The Lord's My Shepherd, I'll Not Want: Stuart Townend | © 1996 Thankyou Music

(Admin. by Capitol CMG Publishing); Getty Music Hymns and Songs (Admin. by Music

Services, Inc.); 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.

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

tune are in the public domain.

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

Bradbury; text and tune are 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 #Easter #Jesus #love #salvation #faith #commandments

God wants us to stop sinning, but how can we even begin this impossible

task? John's answer: look to the cross of the crucified Jesus who died to sin for

us, look to the new creation where our destiny as full-formed children of God will

become a reality, and look to our heavenly Father whose deep and forgiving love for

us constantly woo us to himself.

How to Stop Sinning — Third Sunday of Easter, April 14, 2024:

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Romans 5:8-11

Psalm 4

Acts 3:11–21

1 John 3:1–7

Luke 24:36–49

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.

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

with permission: CCLI license #20286740.

- Jesus Paid It All: Text by Elvina M. Hall; tune by John T. Grape; text and tune

are in the public domain.

- My Savior's Love: Keith Getty, Matt Boswell, Matt Papa; © 2019 Getty Music Hymns

and Songs, Getty Music Publishing, Love Your Enemies Publishing, Messenger Hymns;

Used with permission, One License #728607-A.

- What Wondrous Love Is This: Text is from A General Selection of Hymns and

Spiritual Songs, 1811; tune is from Southern Harmony, 1835; text and tune are public

domain.

- All You Works of God, Bless the Lord: Text: Stephen P. Starke, 1955, © 1995

Stephen P. Starke. Tune: Jamaican; adapt. Doreen Potter, 1925–80, © 1975 Hope

Publishing Co. 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

- Nunc Dimittis

#Sermon #Gospel #Easter #1John3 #Jesus #sin #children #love

John's church was attacked from within by teachers who taught that Jesus

was not actually a physical being and that salvation was not about a restored

relationship with God but about secret knowledge of God gained privately by the

enlightened initiated. John attacks this false teaching with the reality of Easter:

the God-man Jesus breaks through the barrier between us and him, revealing the light

of truth to all men, forgiving our sins, and restoring us to a relationship with him

and each other.

Our Sin, Our Savior, and Complete Joy — Second Sunday of Easter, April 7, 2024:

https://saintjamesglencarbon.org/2024-second-sunday-of-easter

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Matthew 11:28-30

Psalm 148

Acts 4:32–35

1 John 1:1—2:2

John 20:19–31

Songs and Hymns:

- 10,000 Reasons: Text and tune by Jonas Myrin & Matt Redman, © sixsteps Music;

© Said & Done; © 2011 Thankyou Music; used with permission, CCLI license #

20286740.

- 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.

- I Know That My Redeemer Liveth: Tune: Messiah, George Frideric Handel, 1741. Text:

George Frideric Handel, Charles Jennens, 1741. Tune and text: Public domain.

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

Music; used with permission, CCLI license # 20286740.

- 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.

- 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.

Liturgies:

- Gloria in Excelsis: Text: Stephen P. Starke

- Sanctus: Text: Stephen P. Starke

- Agnus Dei: Text: Stephen P. Starke

- Nunc Dimittis

#Sermon #Gospel #Easter #Jesus #light #life #fellowship #sin #forgiveness #1John1

#1John2

The women who go to the empty tomb have a plan to anoint Jesus' body, but

they soon realize the main problem with their plan is not merely that the body is

missing but that they had planned to anoint his body in the first place. Today, we

(and the culture) are still frequently surprised by the empty tomb, and once again

must come to grips with the reality that our Savior is an alive Savior, confounding

expectations and bringing back from irrelevance and failure those who trust in him.

The Unexpected Resurrection of Jesus — The Resurrection of Jesus, March 31, 2024:

https://saintjamesglencarbon.org/2024-the-resurrection-of-jesus

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Zephaniah 3:14-17

Psalm 16

Isaiah 25:6–9

1 Corinthians 15:1–11

Mark 16:1–8

Songs and Hymns:

- Jesus Christ Is Risen Today: Text by Lyra Davidica, 1708 (sts. 1-3), Charles

Wesley (st. 4); tune by Lyra Davidica, 1708; text and tune are in the public domain.

- This Is the Feast: Text: John W. Arthur, 1922-1980, © 1978, Lutheran Book of

Worship. Music © 1975, Richard Hillert. Exclusive agent: OCP. Used with permission,

One License #728607-A.

- Christ Has Arisen, Alleluia: Text by Bernard Kyamanyway, (trns.) Howard S. Olson;

tune by Tanzanian, © 1977 Howard S. Olson; used with permission, LSB Hymn License

#110001220.

- Easter Song: Music and Words: Anne Herring, © 1974 Latter Rain Music. Used with

permission: CCLI license #20286740.

- Alleluia! Jesus Is Risen: Text: Herbert F. Brokering, 1926–2009; © 1995 Augsburg

Fortress; Tune: David N. Johnson, 1922–87, © 1968 Augsburg Publishing House; Used

with permission: LSB Hymn License #110001220.

- Christ Is Risen, He Is Risen Indeed: Text and tune by Keith Getty, Kristyn Getty,

and Ed Cash; © 2012 Alletrop Music | © 2012 Getty Music; used with permission, CCLI

license # 20286740.

- I Know That My Redeemer Lives: Text by Samuel Medley; tune by John C. Hatton; text

and tune are in the public domain.

Liturgies:

- Sanctus: Text: Stephen P. Starke

- Agnus Dei: Text: Stephen P. Starke

- Nunc Dimittis

#Sermon #Gospel #Easter #resurrection #Jesus #emptytomb #Mark16

The Lord's Supper - the body and blood of Jesus in, with, and under the

bread and wine - unites holy God and forgiven humanity through a Jesus-shaped,

vertical connection. But the Lord's Supper also creates a Jesus-shaped, horizontal

connection which binds all believers to each other in this same Jesus Christ.

The Lord's Supper: Participation in Christ — Holy Thursday, March 28, 2024:

https://saintjamesglencarbon.org/2024-holy-thursday

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Isaiah 53:4-6

Psalm 116:12-19

Exodus 24:3–11

1 Corinthians 10:16–17

Mark 14:12–26

Songs and Hymns:

- My Hope Is Built on Nothing Less: Text: Edward Mote. Tune: William B. Bradbury.

Tune and text: Public domain.

- When You Woke That Thursday Morning: Text: Jaroslav J. Vajda, 1919–2008; © 1991

Concordia Publishing House. Tune: Marty Haugen, 1950; © 1987 GIA Publications, Inc.

Used with permission: LSB Hymn License #110001220.

- Gethsemane Hymn: Keith Getty, Stuart Townend; © 2008 Thankyou Music; Used with

permission: CCLI license #20286740.

- 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.

- Eat This Bread: Text: Stephen P. Starke (sts. 1-2), © 1998 Concordia Publishing

House; Robert J. Batastini (sts. 3-5, ref.); tune: Jacques Berthier, © 1984 Ateliers

et Presses de Taizé, Taizé Community, France, admin. GIA Publications, Inc. Text and

tune used with permission, LSB Hymn License #110001220.

- 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.

- Stricken, Smitten, and Afflicted: Text: Thomas Kelly, 1769–1855, alt. Tune:

Geistliche Volkslieder, 1850, Paderborn. Text and tune: Public domain.

#Sermon #Gospel #HolyWeek #Easter #holycommunion #lordssupper #eucharist #Jesus #God

#community #participation #fellowship #koinonia

The crowd who has just witnessed Jesus raise Lazarus from the dead follow

Jesus into Jerusalem on Palm Sunday - the impossibility of the dead being raised

irresistibly pulling all toward Jesus. But when some Greeks are pulled by the

possibility of resurrection to Jesus, he knows that the time for the most impossible

thing of all has arrived.

You Haven't Seen Anything Yet — Palm Sunday, March 24, 2024:

https://saintjamesglencarbon.org/2024-palm-sunday

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Isaiah 44:21-23

Psalm 118:19-29

Zechariah 9:9–12

Philippians 2:5–11

John 12:12–26

Songs and Hymns:

- Hosanna, Loud Hosanna: Text: Jeannette Threlfall, 1821–80, alt. Tune: Gesangbuch

der Herzogl. Hofkapelle, 1784, Württemberg. Text and tune: Public domain.

- No Tramp of Soldiers’ Marching Feet: Tune: English; adapt. and harm. Ralph Vaughan

Williams, 1872–1958, alt., public domain. Text: Timothy Dudley-Smith, 1926, © 1984

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

- Blessed Be Your Name: Music and lyrics: Beth Redman, Matt Redman, © 2002 Thankyou

Music. Used with permission: CCLI license #20286740.

- Ride On, King Jesus: Steve Bell; Verses 1-3 and 6 by Hilda Carper; © 1974 Reba

Place Church Inc.; Used with permission: stevebell.com - March 2023

- O the Deep, Deep Love of Jesus!: Text by S. Trevor Francis; tune by Thomas John

Williams; text and tune are public domain.

- I Heard the Voice of Jesus Say: Text: Horatius Bonar, 1808–89, alt.; Public

domain; Tune: Amanda Husberg, 1940; © 1996 Amanda Husberg; Used with permission, LSB

Hymn License #110001220.

- Prepare the Royal Highway: Text: Franz Mikael Franzen, tr. from Lutheran Book of

Worship, © 1978 Lutheran Book of Worship, used with permission: LSB Hymn License

#110001220. Tune: Swedish, public domain.

#Sermon #Gospel #HolyWeek #Easter #PalmSunday #resurrection #Jesus #Lazarus #John12

The new covenant happens when God acts to forgive his people's sins, create

a fresh community of people who have all experienced the power of this new covenant,

and pour out his Holy Spirit into his people's hearts so that his good Law can be

internalized and kept by those who have been united to Jesus' death and

resurrection.

The New Covenant — Midweek Lent Service, March 20, 2024:

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Psalm 119:9–16

Jeremiah 31:31–34

Songs and Hymns:

- Come to Calvary’s Holy Mountain: Text by James Montgomery; Tune by Ludvig M.

Lindeman; Public domain.

- Magnificat: Text: Luke 1:46 (ESV); public domain. Tune: David Schack (b. 1947), ©

2006 Lutheran Service Book, used with permission, LSB Hymn License no. 110001220.

- O God, Our Help in Ages Past: Text: Isaac Watts, 1674–1748, alt.; Tune: William

Croft, 1678–1727; Text and tune: Public domain.

#Sermon #Gospel #Lent #Easter #newcovenant #Jesus #Jeremiah31 #holyspirit

The preacher of Hebrews argues that the ministry of Jesus is far greater

than the ministry of the Old Testament high priests, that Jesus has been chosen by

God to be a priest according to the order of Melchizedek, that he mediates perfectly

between God and humanity, and that by his passionate prayers and requests on our

behalf reconciles us forever to our heavenly Father.

The Sympathetic and Obedient Priest — Fifth Sunday in Lent, March 17, 2024:

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Psalm 86:3-5

Psalm 119:9–16

Jeremiah 31:31–34

Hebrews 5:1–10

Mark 10:32–45

Songs and Hymns:

- 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.

- My Song Is Love Unknown: Text: Samuel Crossman, c. 1624–1683; Public domain. Tune:

John N. Ireland, 1879–1962, © John Ireland Trust; Used with permission: LSB Hymn

License #110001220.

- Highly Exalted: Words and Music by Robin Mark and Paul Baloche; © 2007 Integrity's

Hosanna! Music; © 2007 Leadworship Songs; Used with permission: CCLI license

#20286740.

- Lamb of God: Text and tune by Twila Paris; © 1985 Jubilee Communications Inc.; ©

1985 Mountain Spring Music; Used with permission: CCLI license #20286740.

- Oh, How Good It Is: Text and tune by Keith Getty, Kristyn Getty, Ross Holmes,

Stuart Townend; © 2012 Getty Music; used with permission, CCLI license # 20286740.

- I Need Thee Every Hour: Text: Annie S. Hawks and Robert Lowry; tune: Robert Lowry;

text and tune are in the public domain.

- Praise God, from Whom All Blessings Flow: Text by Thomas Ken; tune by Trente

Quatre Pseaumes de David, 1551; text and tune are in public domain.

#Sermon #Gospel #Lent #Easter #Jesus #highpriest #Hebrews5 #Melchizedek

Humans have searched for ways to deal with the reality of death -

everything from medical advances, psychological therapy, and existential fatalism

have been used to try, however unsuccessfully, to deal with the fact that everyone

dies. But when death is seen not as a technical but as a theological problem, we can

be liberated to look to God for mercy, which he freely gives us by grace in his son

Jesus, who rose from the dead creating a path through death and out the other side

to eternal life.

From Death to Life — Midweek Lent Service, March 13, 2024:

https://saintjamesglencarbon.org/2024-midweek-lent-service-4

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Psalm 107:1–9

Ephesians 2:1–10

Songs and Hymns:

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

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

- Magnificat: Text: Luke 1:46 (ESV); public domain. Tune: David Schack (b. 1947), ©

2006 Lutheran Service Book, used with permission, LSB Hymn License no. 110001220.

- Lord, ’Tis Not That I Did Choose Thee: Text: Josiah Conder, 1789–1855, alt.; Tune:

Erbaulicher Musicalischer Christen-Schatz, 1745, Basel; Text and tune: Public domain

#Sermon #Gospel #Lent #Easter #death #life #Jesus #grace #faith