St James Lutheran Church: Sermons and Worship

When we find our identity in our work we tend to either overwork (in order

to establish ourselves) or underwork (in despair at not meeting expectations), but

the Gospel of Jesus frees us to find our identity in Him and work at our vocations

for his glory and the good of our neighbor.

The Deadly Sins: Sloth — Midweek Lent Service, April 6, 2022:

https://saintjamesglencarbon.org/2022-midweek-lent-service-5

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Psalm 111

Colossians 3:22—4:1

Hymns:

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

tune are in the 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.

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

and tune are public domain.

Jesus has always been considered at best irrelevant and at worst dangerous

and offensive by the powers that be, but their discarding of him resulted in him

being made the centerpiece of God's plan to rescue human history.

The Discarded Stone — Fifth Sunday in Lent, April 3, 2022:

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Psalm 126

Isaiah 43:16-21

Philippians 3:8–14

Luke 20:9-20

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.

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

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

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

- Knowing You: Graham Kendrick, © 1993 Make Way Music. Used with permission: CCLI

no. 20286740.

- I Come, O Savior, to Thy Table: Text by Friedrich Christian Heyder, tran. The

Lutheran Hymnal, © 1941 Concordia Publishing House; used with permission, CCLI

license # 20286740; tune by Emskirchner Choral-Buch, 1756, 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:

- 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.

We are frequently tempted to fill up what is lacking inside of us with food

and drink, but the Gospel shows us that God in Christ is the only one who can fill

this hole.

The Deadly Sins: Gluttony — Midweek Lent Service, March 30, 2022:

https://saintjamesglencarbon.org/2022-midweek-lent-service-4

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Psalm 34:1-10

Philippians 3:7–21

Hymns:

- Knowing You: Graham Kendrick, © 1993 Make Way Music. Used with permission: CCLI

no. 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.

- Christ, the Word of God Incarnate: Text: Steven P. Mueller, 1964; © 2001 Steven P.

Mueller. Used with permission: LSB Hymn License #110001220. Tune: Columbian Harmony,

1825, Cincinnati; public domain.

We try to use God as a stepping stone to get to our real gods - money, sex,

and power - but in Jesus, God makes us his children, convinces us he's our father,

and teaches us to value most highly his love for and commitment to us.

The Prodigals — Fourth Sunday in Lent, March 27, 2022:

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Psalm 32

Isaiah 12

2 Corinthians 5:16–21

Luke 15:1–3, 11b–32

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.

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

text and tune: public domain.

- 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.

- There Is a Redeemer: Text and tune by Melody Green, © 1982 Birdwing Music, admin.

EMI; used with permission, CCLI license # 20286740.

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

Publishers, used with permission, CCLI license # 20286740.

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

and tune are in the public domain.

Liturgies:

- 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.

The Bible tells us to put away unrighteous anger, but it also commands us

to have righteous anger. Because anger is a response to what we love being attacked,

righteous anger happens when we love God's glory and character enough to be angry

when it's attacked. And ultimately, God's own wrath toward those things which attack

his glory and character is consumed by his love for his people in Jesus.

The Deadly Sins: Wrath — Midweek Lent Service, March 23, 2022:

https://saintjamesglencarbon.org/2022-midweek-lent-service-3

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Psalm 4

Ephesians 4

Hymns:

- How Sweet the Name of Jesus Sounds: Text: John Newton, 1725–1807, alt. Tune:

Alexander R. Reinagle, 1799–1877. Text and tune: 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.

- Christ the Eternal Lord: Text: Timothy Dudley-Smith, 1926, © 1999 Hope Publishing

Co., used with permission: LSB Hymn License #110001220. Tune: George J. Elvey,

1816–93, public domain.

God designed us humans to grow the fruit of faith in him, but we have

chronically failed to do that. However, Jesus is determined to aerate and fertilize

this garden so that it will bear the fruit His Father desires.

Jesus the Gardener — Third Sunday in Lent, March 20, 2022:

https://saintjamesglencarbon.org/2022-third-sunday-in-lent

Order of service:

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Psalm 85

Ezekiel 33:7–20

1 Corinthians 10:1–13

Luke 13:1–9

Hymns:

- Praise to the Lord, the Almighty: Text by Joachim Neander, trns. Catherine

Winkworth; tune by Ander Theil Des Erneuerten Gesang-Buchs, 1665; text and tune are

public domain.

- Lord from Sorrows Deep I Call: Text and tune: Matt Papa and Matt Boswell; © 2018

Getty Music; used with permission, CCLI license # 20286740.

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

Ireland, © John Ireland Trust, used with permission, LSB Hymn License no. 110001220.

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

and tune are 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.

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

Publications, used with permission, LSB Hymn License #110001220; tune: Welsh, public

domain.

Liturgies:

- 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.

Greed, the love of money, twists our view of ourselves, damages our

relationships, and lies to us that it has the power to rescue us; but the gospel

gives us an infinitely higher value in the beauty and riches of Jesus' love for us.

The Deadly Sins: Greed — Midweek Lent Service, March 16, 2022:

https://saintjamesglencarbon.org/2022-midweek-lent-service-2

Order of service:

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Psalm 49

1 Timothy 6:6–16

Hymns:

- My Worth Is Not in What I Own: Text and tune by Keith Getty, Kristyn Getty, and

Graham Kendrick, © 2014 Getty Music; 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.

- What Is the World to Me: Text: George Michael Pfefferkorn, trns. August Crull;

tune: Ahasverus Fritsch; Text and tune are in the public domain.

Jesus longs to gather us under his wings and protect us from the barnyard

fire of our broken world.

Under His Wings — Second Sunday in Lent, March 13, 2022:

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Order of service:

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Psalm 4

Jeremiah 26:8–15

Philippians 3:17—4:1

Luke 13:31–35

Hymns:

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

Music; used with permission, CCLI License # 20286740.

- The Power of the Cross: Text and tune by Keith Getty and Stuart Townend, © 2005

Thankyou 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.

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

Bradbury; 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.

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

are in the public domain.

Liturgies:

- 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.

The primal sin behind all other sins is placing our highest value upon

ourselves - the sin of pride. But the gospel liberates us to accept God's making us

his highest value in his son, Jesus, which frees us to value others more than

ourselves.

The Deadly Sins: Pride — Midweek Lent Service, March 9, 2022:

https://saintjamesglencarbon.org/2022-midweek-lent-service-1

Order of service:

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Psalm 8

1 Corinthians 1:26–31

Hymns:

- 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.

- 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.

- 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.

Jesus fights temptation by trusting His Father, and he wins. We can fight

temptation now because that victory is ours in him.

Fighting Temptation — First Sunday in Lent, March 6, 2022:

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Order of service:

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Psalm 91:1–13

Deuteronomy 26:1–11

Romans 10:8b–13

Luke 4:1–13

Hymns:

- Onward, Christian Soldiers: Text: Sabine Baring-Gould, 1834-1924; tune: Arthur

Seymour Sullivan, 1842-1900; text and tune are in the public domain.

- 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.

- A Mighty Fortress Is Our God: Text and tune by Martin Luther, 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, CCLI license # 20286740.

- Be Unto Your Name: Text and tune by Gary Sadler and Lynn DeShazo; © 1998

Integrity’s Hosanna! Music, used with permission, CCLI license # 20286740.

- Water, Blood, and Spirit Crying: Text by Stephen P. Starke, © 1999 Stephen P.

Starke, admin. Concordia Publishing House; tune by Jeffrey N. Blersch, © 2003

Jeffrey N. Blersch; used with permission, CCLI license # 20286740.

- Go, My Children, with My Blessing: Text by Jaroslav Vajda; tune by Welsh; © 1983

Concordia Publishing House; used with permission, CCLI License # 20286740.