St James Lutheran Church: Sermons and Worship

This week we'll continue our look at the seven churches from first century Asia Minor (present day Turkey) described in Revelation 3. These churches are much like our own churches - struggling against the temptation to accommodate herself to the pagan culture in which she sits by engaging in the immorality of that culture, and when she is able to harden herself against those temptations she finds herself loveless and cold to the one who died and was raised for her. But Jesus promises that - in spite of her failings and weaknesses - he is still determined to live amongst his people and rule and reign the whole world through us.

What's Wrong and What's Right with the Church, Part 2 — Second Sunday after the Epiphany, January 15, 2023: https://saintjamesglencarbon.org/2023-second-sunday-after-the-epiphany

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1 Corinthians 15:20, 54-57

Psalm 40:1–11

Isaiah 49:1–7

Revelation 3

John 1:29–42a

Hymns:

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

- O Church, Arise: Text and tune by Keith Getty and Stuart Townend, © 2005 Thankyou Music; used with permission, CCLI License # 20286740.

- Ancient Words: Lynn DeShazo, © 2001 Integrity's Hosanna! Music; Used with permission: CCLI license #20286740.

- Lamb of God: Text and tune by Twila Paris, © 1985 Straightway Music, admin. EMI; 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.

- 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

- Nunc Dimittis

The four churches from first century Asia Minor (present day Turkey)

described in Revelation 2 are much like our churches - struggling against the

temptation to accommodate herself to the pagan culture in which she sits by engaging

in the immorality of that culture, and when she is able to harden herself against

those temptations she finds herself loveless and cold to the one who died and was

raised for her.

But Jesus promises that - in spite of her failings and weaknesses - he is still

determined to live amongst his people and rule and reign the whole world through

her.

What's Wrong and What's Right with the Church, Part 1 — The Baptism of Jesus,

January 8, 2023: https://saintjamesglencarbon.org/2023-the-baptism-of-jesus

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Romans 5:8-11

Psalm 2

Isaiah 42:1–9

Revelation 2

Matthew 3:13–17

Hymns:

- The Church's One Foundation: Text by Samuel J Stone; tune by Samuel Wesley; public

domain.

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

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

- I See The Lord: Chris Falson, © 1992 Universal Music - Brentwood Benson

Publishing; Used with permission: CCLI license #20286740.

- I Want to Walk as a Child of the Light: Kathleen Thomerson, © 1970, 1975

Celebration. Used with permission: CCLI license #20286740.

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

Knapp; Text and tune: Public domain.

- 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, CCLI license # 20286740.

Liturgies:

- Gloria in Excelsis: Text: Stephen P. Starke

- Sanctus: Text: Stephen P. Starke

- Agnus Dei: Text: Stephen P. Starke

- Nunc Dimittis

The four churches from first century Asia Minor (present day Turkey) described in Revelation 2 are much like our churches - struggling against the temptation to accommodate herself to the pagan culture in which she sits by engaging in the immorality of that culture, and when she is able to harden herself against those temptations she finds herself loveless and cold to the one who died and was raised for her.

But Jesus promises that - in spite of her failings and weaknesses - he is still determined to live amongst his people and rule and reign the whole world through her.

What's Wrong and What's Right with the Church, Part 1 — The Baptism of Jesus, January 8, 2023: https://saintjamesglencarbon.org/2023-the-baptism-of-jesus

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Romans 5:8-11

Psalm 2

Isaiah 42:1–9

Revelation 2

Matthew 3:13–17

Hymns:

- The Church's One Foundation: Text by Samuel J Stone; tune by Samuel Wesley; public domain.

- By Grace Alone: Text by Martin Luther; tune by David Ward, © 2002 ThousandTongues.org; used with permission, CCLI license # 20286740.

- I See The Lord: Chris Falson, © 1992 Universal Music - Brentwood Benson Publishing; Used with permission: CCLI license #20286740.

- I Want to Walk as a Child of the Light: Kathleen Thomerson, © 1970, 1975 Celebration. Used with permission: CCLI license #20286740.

- Blessed Assurance: Text: Fanny J. Crosby, alt. Aaron Mueller; Tune: Phoebe P. Knapp; Text and tune: Public domain.

- 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, CCLI license # 20286740.

Liturgies:

- Gloria in Excelsis: Text: Stephen P. Starke

- Sanctus: Text: Stephen P. Starke

- Agnus Dei: Text: Stephen P. Starke

- Nunc Dimittis

Much of Revelation is composed in the ancient genre, apocalyptic. Often

mistaken as a dystopian description of the future collapse of the universe,

apocalyptic is instead a literary tool ancient Jewish writers used to pull back the

curtain on every day political, social, and cultural events to reveal the hand of

the sovereign creator God at work. And the Book of Revelation is no different: John

pulls back the curtain on events both past, present (to him and his readers), and

future to show that in spite of the apparent weakness and vulnerability of God's

people, Jesus will win and be universally acknowledged as King of Kings and Lord of

Lords.

In this opening sermon, Aaron explains the nature of apocalyptic literature, gives a

brief description of John's broad goals in his prophecy, and briefly introduces some

of the main themes of the book by looking at chapter 1.

The Book of Revelation - A Vision of Jesus — First Sunday after Christmas, January

1, 2023: https://saintjamesglencarbon.org/2023-first-sunday-after-christmas

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Psalm 40:1-3

Psalm 111

Isaiah 63:7–14

Revelation 1

Matthew 2:13–23

Hymns:

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

Public domain

- Christ Our Hope In Life And Death: Jordan Kauflin, Keith Getty, Matt Boswell, Matt

Papa, Matthew Merker; © 2020 Getty Music Hymns and Songs, Getty Music Publishing,

Jordan Kauflin Music, Love Your Enemies Publishing, Matthew Merker Music, Messenger

Hymns; Used with permission, CCLI license # 20286740.

- Lion Of Judah: Robin Mark, © 1997 Song Solutions Daybreak; Used with permission:

CCLI license #20286740.

- Ancient of Days: Jesse Reeves, Jonny Robinson, Michael Farren, Rich Thompson; ©

2018 CityAlight Music. 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.

- I Want to Walk as a Child of the Light: Kathleen Thomerson, © 1970, 1975

Celebration. Used with permission: CCLI license #20286740.

Liturgies:

- Gloria in Excelsis: Text: Stephen P. Starke

- Sanctus: Text: Stephen P. Starke

- Agnus Dei: Text: Stephen P. Starke

- Nunc Dimittis

Readings and sermon were delivered by Pastor Aaron Mueller.

Fifth Sunday after Pentecost, July 10, 2022:

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1 Corinthians 15:20, 54-57

Psalm 41

Leviticus 18:1–5; 19:9–18

1 Corinthians 7:1–9

Luke 10:25–37

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.

- 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.

- Cry Of My Heart: Terry Butler, © 1991 Mercy / Vineyard Publishing (Admin. by

Integrity Music); Used with permission, CCLI license #20286740.

- Amazing Grace: Text by John Newton; tune by Columbian Harmony, 1829; text and tune

are public domain.

- Alas! And Did My Savior Bleed: Text by Isaac Watts; tune by Hugh Wilson; text and

turn are in the public domain.

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

text and tune are in the public domain.

- Guide Me, O Thou Great Redeemer: Text: William Williams; tune: John Hughes; text

and tune are in the public domain.

Liturgies:

- Gloria: Text: Jaroslav J. Vajda, © 1990 Concordia Publishing House, used with

permission, CCLI license #20286740; Tune: Felix Mendelssohn, public domain.

- Credo: Text: Jaroslav J. Vajda, © 1990 Concordia Publishing House, used with

permission, One License 728607-A; tune: Welsh, pubic domain.

- Sanctus: Text: Jaroslav J. Vajda, © 1990 Concordia Publishing House, used with

permission, One License 728607-A; tune: John B. Dykes, public domain.

- Agnus Dei: Text: Jaroslav J. Vajda, © 1990 Concordia Publishing House, used with

permission, One License 728607-A; tune: Lowell Mason, 1792-1872, public domain.

Readings and sermon were delivered by Pastor Aaron Mueller.

Fourth Sunday after Pentecost, July 3, 2022:

https://saintjamesglencarbon.org/2022-fourth-sunday-after-pentecost

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Romans 5:8-11

Psalm 66:1–7

Isaiah 66:10–14

1 Corinthians 7:1–5

Luke 10:1–20

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.

- Gracious God, You Send Great Blessings: Text: Gregory J. Wismar, © 2004 Gregory J.

Wismar, used with permission, LSB Hymn License no. 110001220; tune: Columbian

Harmony, Cincinnati, 1825; Worship & Rejoice, Carol Stream, 2001, public domain.

- Hyfrydol: Tune: Hyfrydol, Rowland H. Prichard (1830); Public Domain

- When I Survey the Wondrous Cross: Text by Isaac Watts; tune by Lowell Mason; text

and tune are public domain.

- Alleluia! Sing to Jesus: Text by William C. Dix; tune by Rowland H. Prichard; text

and tune are in the public domain.

- The Lamb: Text and tune by Gerald P. Coleman; © 1987 and 1997 MorningStar Music

Publishers, used with permission, CCLI license # 20286740.

- 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.

Liturgies:

- Gloria: Text: Jaroslav J. Vajda, © 1990 Concordia Publishing House, used with

permission, CCLI license #20286740; Tune: Felix Mendelssohn, public domain.

- Credo: Text: Jaroslav J. Vajda, © 1990 Concordia Publishing House, used with

permission, One License 728607-A; tune: Welsh, pubic domain.

- Sanctus: Text: Jaroslav J. Vajda, © 1990 Concordia Publishing House, used with

permission, One License 728607-A; tune: John B. Dykes, public domain.

- Agnus Dei: Text: Jaroslav J. Vajda, © 1990 Concordia Publishing House, used with

permission, One License 728607-A; tune: Lowell Mason, 1792-1872, public domain.

Readings and sermon were delivered by Pastor Aaron Mueller.

Third Sunday after Pentecost, June 26, 2022:

https://saintjamesglencarbon.org/2022-third-sunday-after-pentecost

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Zephaniah 3:14-17

Psalm 16

1 Kings 19:9b–21

Galatians 5:1, 13–25

Luke 9:51–62

Hymns:

- His Mercy Is More: Tune and text by Matt Boswell and Matt Papa; © 2016 Getty Music

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

Hymns; used with permission, CCLI license # 20286740.

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

Williams; text and tune are public domain.

- Ancient of Days: Jesse Reeves, Jonny Robinson, Michael Farren, Rich Thompson; ©

2018 CityAlight Music. Used with permission, CCLI license #20286740.

- My Song Is Love Unknown: Text by Samuel Crossman, public domain; tune by John N.

Ireland, © John Ireland Trust, used with permission, CCLI license # 20286740.

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

Knapp; Text and tune: Public domain.

- 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.

- Oh, for a Thousand Tongues to Sing: Text: Charles Wesley, tune: Carl G. Glaser;

text and tune: public domain.

Liturgies:

- Gloria: Text: Jaroslav J. Vajda, © 1990 Concordia Publishing House, used with

permission, CCLI license #20286740; Tune: Felix Mendelssohn, public domain.

- Credo: Text: Jaroslav J. Vajda, © 1990 Concordia Publishing House, used with

permission, One License 728607-A; tune: Welsh, pubic domain.

- Sanctus: Text: Jaroslav J. Vajda, © 1990 Concordia Publishing House, used with

permission, One License 728607-A; tune: John B. Dykes, public domain.

- Agnus Dei: Text: Jaroslav J. Vajda, © 1990 Concordia Publishing House, used with

permission, One License 728607-A; tune: Lowell Mason, 1792-1872, public domain.

Readings and sermon were delivered by Pastor Aaron Mueller.

Second Sunday after Pentecost, June 19, 2022:

https://saintjamesglencarbon.org/2022-second-sunday-after-pentecost

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Psalm 86:3-5

Psalm 3

Isaiah 65:1–9

Galatians 3:23—4:7

Luke 8:26–39

Hymns:

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

Music; used with permission, CCLI License # 20286740.

- O Blessed Spring: Text: Susan Palo Cherwien, © 1993 Susan Palo Cherwien, admin.

Augsburg Fortress; Used with permission LSB Hymn License #110001220. Tune: English;

Public domain.

- Because We Believe: Jamie Harvill | Nancy Gordon -- © 1996 Mother's Heart Music,

Integrity's Hosanna! Music, and Integrity's Praise! Music (Admin. by Copyright

Solutions, LLC and Integrity Music); 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.

- 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.

- All Who Believe and Are Baptized: Text: Thomas Hansen Kingo, 1634–1703; tr. George

A. T. Rygh, 1860–1942, alt.; Tune: Etlich Cristlich lider, 1524, Wittenberg; Text

and tune: Public domain.

- Guide Me, O Thou Great Redeemer: Text: William Williams; tune: John Hughes; text

and tune are in the public domain.

Liturgies:

- Gloria: Text: Jaroslav J. Vajda, © 1990 Concordia Publishing House, used with

permission, CCLI license #20286740; Tune: Felix Mendelssohn, public domain.

- Credo: Text: Jaroslav J. Vajda, © 1990 Concordia Publishing House, used with

permission, One License 728607-A; tune: Welsh, pubic domain.

- Sanctus: Text: Jaroslav J. Vajda, © 1990 Concordia Publishing House, used with

permission, One License 728607-A; tune: John B. Dykes, public domain.

- Agnus Dei: Text: Jaroslav J. Vajda, © 1990 Concordia Publishing House, used with

permission, One License 728607-A; tune: Lowell Mason, 1792-1872, public domain.

Peter is no longer the frightened fisherman denying Jesus. Just 50 days

later, having seen the risen Lord and restored by Him, Peter’s Pentecost speech

reveals the Holy Spirit’s power within him.

Quoting David to thousands gathered in Jerusalem, he clearly shows Jesus is the

Messiah, whom the crowd had crucified just 7 weeks prior.

Cut to the heart, they ask what they should do. The answer is simple and direct. He

calls them, and us today, to repent and be baptized for the forgiveness of sins. The

Holy Spirit was for them, and us too, God’s precious gift to empower us from within.

3000 people became baptized believers in Jesus that day. By the working of the Holy

Spirit through the Word of God and Baptism, we can be as confidant as Peter and the

crowd that Jesus is alive, and for us. We can be ready for the day of His return.

Empowered by the Holy Spirit — The Holy Trinity, June 12, 2022:

https://saintjamesglencarbon.org/2022-the-holy-trinity

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Psalm 8

Proverbs 8:1–4, 22–31

Acts 2:14a, 22–36

John 8:48–59

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.

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

public domain.

- Lord Be Glorified: Bob Kilpatrick, © 1978 The Lorenz Corporation (Admin. by Music

Services, Inc.); Used with permission, CCLI license #20286740.

- 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.

- Immortal, Invisible, God Only Wise: Text by W. Chalmers Smith; tune is Welsh; text

and tune are in the public domain.

- Come, Thou Almighty King: Text is English; tune by Felice de Giardini; 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.

Liturgies:

- Gloria: Text: Jaroslav J. Vajda, © 1990 Concordia Publishing House, used with

permission, CCLI license #20286740; Tune: Felix Mendelssohn, public domain.

- Credo: Text: Jaroslav J. Vajda, © 1990 Concordia Publishing House, used with

permission, One License 728607-A; tune: Welsh, pubic domain.

- Sanctus: Text: Jaroslav J. Vajda, © 1990 Concordia Publishing House, used with

permission, One License 728607-A; tune: John B. Dykes, public domain.

- Agnus Dei: Text: Jaroslav J. Vajda, © 1990 Concordia Publishing House, used with

permission, One License 728607-A; tune: Lowell Mason, 1792-1872, public domain.

Readings and sermon were delivered by Pastor Aaron Mueller.

The Day of Pentecost, June 5, 2022:

https://saintjamesglencarbon.org/2022-the-day-of-pentecost

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Romans 5:8-11

Psalm 143

Genesis 11:1–9

Acts 2:1–21

John 14:23–31

Hymns:

- Holy Spirit, Ever Dwelling: Text: Timothy Rees, 1874–1939, alt.; Tune: Oude en

Nieuwe Hollantse . . . Contradanseu, c. 1710, Amsterdam; Text and tune: Public

domain.

- For Your Gift of God the Spirit: Text by Edith Margaret Clarkson; tune by Mindy

Deckard and Bruce Benedict; © 1987 Hope Publishing Co.; used with permission, CCLI

license # 20286740.

- Antiphonal Praise: Steve Green, © 1990 Birdwing Music (Admin. by Capitol CMG

Publishing); 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.

- 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.

- Alas! And Did My Savior Bleed: Text by Isaac Watts; tune by Hugh Wilson; text and

turn are in the public domain.

- Lord, Dismiss Us with Your Blessing: Text: John Fawcett; Tune: Henry T. Smart;

Text and tune: Public domain.

Liturgies:

- Gloria: Text: Jaroslav J. Vajda, © 1990 Concordia Publishing House, used with

permission, CCLI license #20286740; Tune: Felix Mendelssohn, public domain.

- Credo: Text: Jaroslav J. Vajda, © 1990 Concordia Publishing House, used with

permission, One License 728607-A; tune: Welsh, pubic domain.

- Sanctus: Text: Jaroslav J. Vajda, © 1990 Concordia Publishing House, used with

permission, One License 728607-A; tune: John B. Dykes, public domain.

- Agnus Dei: Text: Jaroslav J. Vajda, © 1990 Concordia Publishing House, used with

permission, One License 728607-A; tune: Lowell Mason, 1792-1872, public domain.