St James Lutheran Church: Sermons and Worship

The temptations we face are not barriers to us being on the mission of

Jesus; instead, resisting these temptations in the name of Jesus and the power of

the Holy Spirit is a vital part of that mission.

The Temptation of Jesus — First Sunday in Lent, February 21, 2021:

https://saintjamesglencarbon.org/2021-first-sunday-in-lent

Order of service:

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Psalm 91:9–13, 15–16

Genesis 22:1–18

James 1:12–18

Mark 1:9–15

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.

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

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

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

Text and tune are public domain.

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

In the book of Joel, the prophet - in the midst of a terrible plague of

locusts - calls the people of Israel to repent and turn back to the God who longs to

turn back to them; reminding us that for Christians every event in our life is an

invitation by God to confess our sins and rediscover his love for us.

Locusts and Repentance — Ash Wednesday, February 17, 2021:

https://saintjamesglencarbon.org/2021-ash-wednesday

Order of service:

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Psalm 51:1–13

Joel 2:12–19

2 Corinthians 5:20b—6:10

Matthew 6:1–6, 16–21

Hymns:

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

and tune are public domain.

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

Joseph Barnby; text and tune are public domain.

- Arise, My Soul, Arise: Text by Charles Wesley; tune by Lewis Edson; text and tune

are public domain.

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

tune are public domain.

Jesus' transfiguration confused the disciples who first witnessed it, and

is still confusing for us today. What was happening there? What does it say about

who Jesus is, and how can we understand Jesus' mission better by witnessing it

ourselves? In this sermon, Aaron outlines how the transfiguration must be seen in

the context of Jesus' claims that he is headed to Jerusalem to die and rise from the

dead - claims which demonstrate that following Jesus will be both painful and

glorious.

The Transfiguration of Jesus, February 14, 2021:

https://saintjamesglencarbon.org/2021-the-transfiguration-of-jesus

Order of service:

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Psalm 99:1–5, 9

2 Kings 2:1–12

2 Corinthians 3:12–18; 4:1–6

Mark 9:2–9

Hymns:

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

Music, used with permission, CCLI license # 20286740.

- 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, CCLI license # 20286740.

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

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

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

are public domain.

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

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

Paul's commitment to the truth of the Gospel was matched by his flexibility

in making that same Gospel accessible and understandable to all people, and God

calls his Church now to that same Christ-centered commitment.

All Things to All People — Fifth Sunday after the Epiphany, February 7, 2021:

https://saintjamesglencarbon.org/2021-fifth-sunday-after-the-epiphany

Order of service:

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Psalm 13:3–6

Isaiah 40:21–31

Mark 1:29–39

1 Corinthians 9:16–27

Hymns:

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

Music, 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.

- 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.

- 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.

Jesus has power over the dark forces that stand behind all our fears - a

power that is original, that he always uses to rescue the creatures and creation he

loves so much, and always outpaces all our expectations and hopes.

Jesus' Power Over the Enemy — Fourth Sunday after the Epiphany, January 31, 2021:

https://saintjamesglencarbon.org/2021-fourth-sunday-after-the-epiphany

Order of service:

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Psalm 32:1–2, 5–7, 10

Deuteronomy 18:15–20

1 Corinthians 8:1–13

Mark 1:21–28

Hymns:

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

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

- Thy Strong Word: Text by Martin H. Franzmann, © 1969 Concordia Publishing House,

used with permission, CCLI license # 20286740; tune by Thomas J. Williams, public

domain.

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

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

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

domain.

Jesus announces, “The Kingdom of God is near,” and immediately calls his

first disciples to follow Him. But what is this Kingdom, and who is this King?

A brief survey of selected verses from the Psalms and the prophets reveals God

Himself is the King and His Kingdom is eternal. Jesus, God’s Son in human form—now

among us, ushers in His Kingdom as a Shepherd-King.

Like King David of the Old Testament, Jesus is a King who calls out to his own; it

is a call to repent, to believe, and to follow. This King is one who also protects,

anoints, and feeds his people, His flock. As the Good Shepherd He is the one, true

King. He calls to you. Follow Him!

God's Kingdom is Near — Third Sunday after the Epiphany, January 24, 2021:

https://saintjamesglencarbon.org/2021-third-sunday-after-the-epiphany

Order of service:

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Psalm 113:1–3, 4, 7–8

Jonah 3:1–5, 10

1 Corinthians 7:29–35

Mark 1:14–20

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.

- “Come, Follow Me,” Said Christ, the Lord: Text by Johann Scheffler, 1624-77; tr.

Charles W. Schaeffer, 1813-96, alt. Tune by Bartholomaus Gesius, c.1555-1613, adapt.

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

Nathanael was instantly attracted to Jesus because he knew him and accepted

him. Jesus, using a strong parallel between the calling of Nathanael and the calling

of Jacob in the book of Genesis, shows us that his love for us increases with his

knowledge of us because he is a God who transforms us from deceitful to true Israel,

from lost to forgiven.

Nathanael Meets Jesus — Second Sunday after the Epiphany, January 17, 2021:

https://saintjamesglencarbon.org/2021-second-sunday-after-the-epiphany

Order of service:

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Psalm 40:1–5, 10

1 Samuel 3:1–20

1 Corinthians 6:12–20

John 1:43–51

Hymns:

- Speak O Lord: Text and tune by Keith Getty and Stuart Townend; © 2005 Thankyou

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.

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

Glӓser; text and tune are public domain.

- 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.

When God ordered his creation he did so by the power of his Holy Spirit,

his image (in Adam & Eve), and his Word. When God orders his new creation,

inaugurated at the baptism of Jesus, he also does it through his Spirit, his Word,

and his image - Jesus, the express image of God himself.

The Baptism of Jesus and the New Creation — The Baptism of Jesus, January 10, 2021:

https://saintjamesglencarbon.org/2021-the-baptism-of-jesus

Order of service:

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Psalm 2:7–11, 12c

Genesis 1:1–5

Romans 6:1–11

Mark 1:4–11

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.

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

public domain.

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

used with permission, CCLI license # 20286740.

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

Lowry; public domain.

- 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.

Recognizing our relationship with God as primary and sitting loose to all

our other relationships liberates us to genuinely and deeply love the people in our

lives in the power of the gospel.

The Young Jesus in the Temple — Second Sunday after Christmas, January 3, 2021:

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

Order of service:

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Psalm 147:1, 5, 11–12

1 Kings 3:4–15

Ephesians 1:3–14

Luke 2:40–52

Hymns:

- Silent Night, Holy Night: Text by Franz Gruber; tune by Franz Joseph Mohr; text

and tune are public domain.

- Speak O Lord: Text and tune by Keith Getty and Stuart Townend; © 2005 Thankyou

Music; used with permission, CCLI license # 20286740.

- What Child Is This: Text by William C. Dix; tune is English, 16th century; text

and tune are public domain.

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

text and tune are public domain.

- God Loves Me Dearly: Text by August Rische; tune by German; text and tune are

public domain.

Because Jesus became human, we have been redeemed, adopted, and made heirs

of God. We are no longer outsiders, but have been deeply welcomed by the Trinity

into their eternal relationship, which makes us the heirs of the whole universe with

Jesus.

Christmas Adoption — First Sunday after Christmas, December 27, 2020:

https://saintjamesglencarbon.org/2020-first-sunday-after-christmas

Order of service:

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Psalm 111

Isaiah 61:10—62:3

Galatians 4:4–7

Luke 2:22–40

Hymns:

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

text and tune are public domain.

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

tune are public domain.

- Gentle Mary Laid Her Child: Text by Joseph Simpson Cook; tune by Piae Cantiones

Ecclesiasticae, 1582; text and tune are public domain.

- 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.