St James Lutheran Church: Sermons and Worship

And taking the five loaves and the two fish, he looked up to heaven and said a blessing and broke the loaves and gave them to the disciples to set before the people. And he divided the two fish among them all. And they all ate and were satisfied. And they took up twelve baskets full of broken pieces and of the fish. And those who ate the loaves were five thousand men. (Mark 6:41-44)

Multiplication and Division in the Kingdom of God — Eighth Sunday after Pentecost, July 18, 2021: https://saintjamesglencarbon.org/2021-eighth-sunday-after-pentecost

Order of service: https://saintjamesglencarbon.org/wp-content/uploads/st-james-20210718-order-of-service.pdf

Psalm 145:16; 147:7–11

Jeremiah 23:1–6

Ephesians 2:11–22

Mark 6:30–44

Hymns:

- I Will Wait for You: © 2018 Getty Music Publishing, Jordan Kauflin Music, Matthew Merker Music, Townend Songs; 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.

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

- 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.

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

When it feels like the kingdom of God is going to lose, remember that the

suffering of the Messiah and his people assures final victory.

The Death of John the Baptist — Seventh Sunday after Pentecost, July 11, 2021:

https://saintjamesglencarbon.org/2021-seventh-sunday-after-pentecost

Order of service:

https://saintjamesglencarbon.org/wp-content/uploads/st-james-20210711-order-of-service.pdf

Psalm 143:1–2, 8a, 11

Amos 7:7–15

Ephesians 1:3–14

Mark 6:14–29

Hymns:

- Living Waters: Text and tune by Ed Cash and Kristyn Getty; © 2016 Alletrop Music,

admin. by Capitol CMG Publishing; © 2016 Getty Music Publishing, admin. by Music

Services, Inc.; used with permission, CCLI license # 20286740.

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

Music; used with permission, CCLI License # 20286740.

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

are in the public domain.

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

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

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

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

text and tune are public domain.

It can be frustrating when our kingdom work does not appear successful, but

the rejection of the Messiah is the means through which God produces real kingdom

fruit.

What to Do When the Mission Is Unsuccessful — Sixth Sunday after Pentecost, July 4,

2021: https://saintjamesglencarbon.org/2021-sixth-sunday-after-pentecost

Order of service:

https://saintjamesglencarbon.org/wp-content/uploads/st-james-20210704-order-of-service.pdf

Psalm 132:13–16

Ezekiel 2:1–5

2 Corinthians 12:1–10

Mark 6:1–13

Hymns:

- Yet Not I But Through Christ In Me: Jonny Robinson, Michael Farren, and Rich

Thompson; © 2018 CityAlight Music; used with permission, CCLI license # 20286740.

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

and tune are in the public domain.

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

© 2008 Thankyou Music; 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.

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

are public domain.

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

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

domain.

It can be frustrating when our kingdom work does not appear successful, but the rejection of the Messiah is the means through which God produces real kingdom fruit.

What to Do When the Mission Is Unsuccessful — Sixth Sunday after Pentecost, July 4, 2021: https://saintjamesglencarbon.org/2021-sixth-sunday-after-pentecost

Order of service: https://saintjamesglencarbon.org/wp-content/uploads/st-james-20210704-order-of-service.pdf

Psalm 132:13–16

Ezekiel 2:1–5

2 Corinthians 12:1–10

Mark 6:1–13

Hymns:

- Yet Not I But Through Christ In Me: Jonny Robinson, Michael Farren, and Rich Thompson; © 2018 CityAlight Music; used with permission, CCLI license # 20286740.

- Immortal, Invisible, God Only Wise: Text by W. Chalmers Smith; tune is Welsh; text and tune are in the public domain.

- The Compassion Hymn: Text and tune by Stuart Townend, Kristyn Getty, Keith Getty; © 2008 Thankyou Music; 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.

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

- Sent Forth by God’s Blessing: Text by Omer E. Westendorf, © 1964 World Library Publications, used with permission, CCLI license # 20286740; tune is Welsh, public domain.

When Jesus healed the woman with chronic bleeding and raised Jairus'

daughter he did more than just restore their physical health, he restored their

broken relationships.

Kingdom Reconciliation — Fifth Sunday after Pentecost, June 27, 2021:

https://saintjamesglencarbon.org/2021-fifth-sunday-after-pentecost

Order of service:

https://saintjamesglencarbon.org/wp-content/uploads/st-james-20210627-order-of-service.pdf

Psalm 121:1-2, 5–8

Lamentations 3:22–33

2 Corinthians 8:1–9, 13–15

Mark 5:21–43

Hymns:

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

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

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

Music; used with permission, CCLI license # 20286740.

- Alleluia! Jesus Is Risen: Text by Herbert F. Brokering, © 1995 Augsburg Fortress;

tune by David N Johnson, © 1968 Augsburg 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.

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

tune by Tanzanian, © 1977 Howard S. Olson; 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.

We all have different ways to rationalize, cope with, or calm the chaos in

our lives, but ultimately only Jesus has enough power to bring order, meaning, and

life to his creation.

Jesus Calms the Storms — Fourth Sunday after Pentecost, June 20, 2021:

https://saintjamesglencarbon.org/2021-fourth-sunday-after-pentecost

Order of service:

https://saintjamesglencarbon.org/wp-content/uploads/st-james-20210620-order-of-service.pdf

Psalm 107:28–32

Job 38:1–11

2 Corinthians 6:1–13

Mark 4:35–41

Hymns:

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

Text and tune are public domain.

- How Firm a Foundation: Text from A Selection of Hymns, 1787; tune from Genuine

Church Music, 1832; text and tune are in the public domain.

- By Faith: Text and tune by Keith Getty, Kristyn Getty, and Stuart Townend, © 2009

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

- Eternal Father, Strong to Save: Text by William Whiting; tune by John B. Dykes;

text and tune are in the public domain.

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

EMI; used with permission, CCLI license # 20286740.

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

are in the public domain.

Jesus warns his original hearers, and us, that the kingdom's small and slow

beginnings should not be confused with failure, but it will certainly grow and fill

the whole world.

The Planting of the Seed — Third Sunday after Pentecost, June 13, 2021:

https://saintjamesglencarbon.org/2021-third-sunday-after-pentecost

Order of service:

https://saintjamesglencarbon.org/wp-content/uploads/st-james-20210613-order-of-service.pdf

Psalm 92:1, 12–15

Ezekiel 17:22–24

2 Corinthians 5:1–17

Mark 4:26–34

Hymns:

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

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

- 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.

- Come, Ye Thankful People, Come: Text by Henry Alford; tune by George J. Elvey;

text and tune are 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.

- Beautiful Savior: Text by Münsterisch Gesangbuch, 1677, trans. Joseph A. Seiss;

tune by Silesians, 19th cent.; public domain.

Jesus' family thought he was crazy, and his enemies thought he was evil,

but Jesus had inaugurated the kingdom of God by binding Satan.

Crazy, Evil, or God — Second Sunday after Pentecost, June 6, 2021:

https://saintjamesglencarbon.org/2021-second-sunday-after-pentecost

Order of service:

https://saintjamesglencarbon.org/wp-content/uploads/st-james-20210606-order-of-service.pdf

Psalm 28:6–9

Genesis 3:8–15

2 Corinthians 4:13—5:1

Mark 3:20–35

Hymns:

- Yet Not I But Through Christ In Me: Jonny Robinson, Michael Farren, and Rich

Thompson; © 2018 CityAlight Music; used with permission, CCLI license # 20286740.

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

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

20286740.

- A Mighty Fortress Is Our God: Text and tune by Martin Luther, public domain.

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

Lowry; text and tune are in the 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.

- 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.

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

text and tune are public domain.

We tend to place our hope in many things, such as our abilities, jobs,

savings, doctors, politicians, etc. None of these are bad in and of themselves.

However, in his conversation with a man named Nicodemaus, Jesus teaches us to place

our hope not in the things of this world, but in God. This hope is not in just any

god, but a specific God comprised of three entities, or persons. Explore the mystery

of the Trinity and why followers of Jesus place their hope in this God: Father, Son,

and Holy Spirit.

Place Your Hope in God—the Father, the Son and the Holy Spirit — The Holy Trinity,

May 30, 2021: https://saintjamesglencarbon.org/2021-the-holy-trinity

Order of service:

https://saintjamesglencarbon.org/wp-content/uploads/st-james-20210530-order-of-service.pdf

Psalm 16:8–11

Isaiah 6:1–8

Acts 2:14a, 22–36

John 3:1–17

Hymns:

- Light of God: Text and tune by Keith Getty and Kristyn Getty, © 2005 Thankyou

Music, used with permission, CCLI license # 20286740.

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

tune are in the public domain.

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

public domain.

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

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

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

and tune are public domain.

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

We tend to place our hope in many things, such as our abilities, jobs, savings, doctors, politicians, etc. None of these are bad in and of themselves. However, in his conversation with a man named Nicodemaus, Jesus teaches us to place our hope not in the things of this world, but in God. This hope is not in just any god, but a specific God comprised of three entities, or persons. Explore the mystery of the Trinity and why followers of Jesus place their hope in this God: Father, Son, and Holy Spirit.

Place Your Hope in God—the Father, the Son and the Holy Spirit — The Holy Trinity, May 30, 2021: https://saintjamesglencarbon.org/2021-the-holy-trinity

Order of service: https://saintjamesglencarbon.org/wp-content/uploads/st-james-20210530-order-of-service.pdf

Psalm 16:8–11

Isaiah 6:1–8

Acts 2:14a, 22–36

John 3:1–17

Hymns:

- Light of God: Text and tune by Keith Getty and Kristyn Getty, © 2005 Thankyou Music, used with permission, CCLI license # 20286740.

- Come, Thou Almighty King: Text is English; tune by Felice de Giardini; text and tune are in the public domain.

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

- Lord from Sorrows Deep I Call: Text and tune by Matt Papa and Matt Boswell; © 2018 Getty Music; used with permission, CCLI license # 20286740.

- When I Survey the Wondrous Cross: Text by Isaac Watts; tune by Lowell Mason; text and tune are public domain.

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