St James Lutheran Church: Sermons and Worship

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St James Lutheran Church: Sermons and Worship episodes

  • Finish the Race - Aug 17 - Tenth Sunday after Pentecost

    The Christian life is often compared to a race—a race not of speed, but of endurance and faith. In this week’s message, we are reminded to lay aside every weight and sin that hinders us, and to run with perseverance the race set before us. Surrounded by a great cloud of witnesses, we are strengthened by their example, but most of all we fix our eyes on Jesus, the founder and perfecter of our faith. He is the one who calls us forward, sustains us in the struggle, and brings us to the finish line.

    True faith not only helps us endure but also makes us witnesses of Christ in the world. As we run the race of faith together, we are encouraged to press on, trusting in the One who has already secured the victory for us.

    Liturgist and Preacher: Pastor Bill Engfehr; Reader: Joe Rathert

    Order of service:
    Tenth Sunday after Pentecost, Aug 17, 2025

    #sermon #gospel #timeofthechurch #faith #witness #race #endurance #perseverance #Christianlife #discipleship #followingJesus #cloudofwitnesses #sanctification #spiritualgrowth #trustinChrist #victoryinChrist #runningtherace #crossandresurrection #Hebrews12

    13 min
  • Faith & Doubt - Aug 10 - Ninth Sunday after Pentecost

    Abraham is uncertain and doubts how God will do what He promised. God provides a faithful experience for Abraham to believe and have faith in what God promised. We all have faith and doubts at the same time. But, Doubt is not the opposite of Faith. Doubt and questions drive us into a closer relationship with Jesus who takes our doubts and fills us with His Word and Spirit to believe He is our Lord and Savior.

    Liturgist and Preacher: Rev. Tony Boos; Reader: Joe Rathert

    Order of service:
    Ninth Sunday after Pentecost, Aug 10, 2025

    #sermon #gospel #timeofthechurch #faith #doubt #questions #experience #Genesis15

    19 min
  • Things Above - Aug 3 - Eighth Sunday after Pentecost
    We turn to Paul’s words in Colossians 3:1–4, where we are reminded to “set
    [our] minds on things that are above, not on things that are on earth.” As followers
    of Christ, it’s easy to become distracted or even burdened by the things of this
    world—our routines, our worries, our pursuits. But Scripture calls us to something
    higher: a reorientation of our hearts and minds toward Christ, who is seated at the
    right hand of God and who is our true life.
    This message challenges us to think differently, live differently, and remember that
    we are already raised with Christ. While the world urges us to chase after what is
    temporary, God invites us into what is eternal. And even when our thoughts stray or
    our focus dims, the promise remains—God isn’t done with us yet. Each day is a new
    opportunity to renew our minds in Christ and set our sights on the things above.
    Things Above — Eighth Sunday after Pentecost, August 3, 2025:
    https://saintjamesglencarbon.org/2025-eighth-sunday-after-pentecost
    Order of service:
    https://saintjamesglencarbon.org/wp-content/uploads/st-james-20250803-order-of-service.pdf
    Online giving: https://saintjamesglencarbon.org/give
    Psalm 100
    Ecclesiastes 1:2, 12–14; 2:18–26
    Colossians 3:1–11
    Luke 12:13–21
    Songs and Hymns:
    - What Is the World to Me: Text: George Michael Pfefferkorn, trns. August Crull;
    tune: Ahasverus Fritsch; Text and tune are in the public domain.
    - 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.
    - For The Lord Is Good: Gary Sadler, Lynn DeShazo; © 1997 Integrity's Hosanna! Music
    (Admin. by Integrity Music); Used with permission: CCLI license #20286740.
    - Grace: Text and tune: Niki Shepherd; Jonny Robinson; Rich Thompson; © 2016 Getty
    Music Publishing; © Rich Thompson Music; © 2016 Jonny Robinson Music; © Little Life
    Lines Music; Used with permission: CCLI license #20286740.
    - All Depends on Our Possessing: Text: Andächtige Haus-Kirche, 1676, Nürnberg; tr.
    Catherine Winkworth, 1827–78, alt.; Tune: Johann Löhner, 1645–1705; adapt. Johann
    Balthasar König, 1691–1758; Text and tune: Public domain.
    - We Give Thee But Thine Own: Text: William W. How, 1823–97; Tune: William H. Monk,
    1823–89; Text and tune: Public domain.
    - I Know That My Redeemer Lives: Jordan Kauflin, Kristyn Getty, Laura Story, Matt
    Papa, Matthew Merker; © 2022 Getty Music Hymns and Songs; Getty Music Publishing;
    Jordan Kauflin Music; © 2022 Laura's Stories and Songs; Love Your Enemies
    Publishing; Matthew Merker Music; 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
    #sermon #gospel #timeofthechurch #Christcenteredliving #christianmindset
    #thingsabove #sanctification #dailyrenewal #christiandiscipleship #spiritualfocus
    #resurrectionlife #identityinchrist #wordofGod #transformation #christianhope
    #eternalperspective #livingbyfaith #higherthings #heaven #servingGod #Colossians3
    10 min
  • Walk in Christ - Jul 27 - Seventh Sunday after Pentecost
    We reflect on the words of St. Paul in Colossians 2:6–7, where he urges
    believers to "walk in Christ Jesus"—to live in a way that is rooted, built up, and
    strengthened in Him. While many today profess faith in God, Paul addresses the
    Colossian church with a sober reminder: true faith is not just spoken, it is lived.
    His letter serves both as a pastoral encouragement and a pointed warning—calling the
    Church to remain steadfast in Christ amid the temptations and pressures of the
    surrounding culture.
    As we explore Paul’s message, we consider four essential aspects of what it means to
    walk in Christ daily. This walk is not aimless or occasional, but continuous and
    intentional—nourished by a faith that is grounded in the Word of God. In the midst
    of life’s challenges, it is this kind of deep, Bible-based faith that anchors us,
    sustains us, and produces lasting joy. Our worship this Sunday will call us to
    examine whether our actions align with the faith we confess, and to grow in the
    life-giving strength of Christ, who walks with us each step of the way.
    Walk in Christ — Seventh Sunday after Pentecost, July 27, 2025:
    https://saintjamesglencarbon.org/2025-seventh-sunday-after-pentecost
    Order of service:
    https://saintjamesglencarbon.org/wp-content/uploads/st-james-20250727-order-of-service.pdf
    Online giving: https://saintjamesglencarbon.org/give
    Psalm 138
    Genesis 18:20–33
    Colossians 2:6–19
    Luke 11:1–13
    Songs and Hymns:
    - Merciful God: Keith Getty, Kristyn Getty, Stuart Townend; © 2006 Thankyou Music;
    Used with permission: CCLI license #20286740.
    - Hear Us, Father, When We Pray: Text: Chad L. Bird, 1970, © Chad L. Bird; used with
    permission: LSB Hymn License #110001220; Tune: Geist-reiches Gesang-Buch, 1704,
    Halle, ed. Johann A. Freylinghausen; public domain.
    - Before You I Kneel: Jeffrey J. Taylor, Keith Getty, Kristyn Getty, Stuart Townend;
    © 2012 Getty Music Publishing, Seek 1st, Townend Songs; used with permission: CCLI
    license #20286740.
    - Keep the Feast: Ben Shive, Skye Peterson; © 2024 Getty Music Publishing (BMI),
    Beehive Hymns (BMI); Used with permission: CCLI license #20286740.
    - Be Still, My Soul, before the Lord: Text: Herman G. Stuempfle, Jr., 1923–2007, ©
    2000 GIA Publications, Inc.; Tune: Marty Haugen, 1950, © 1984, 2006 GIA
    Publications, Inc.; Used with permission: LSB Hymn License #110001220.
    - O Jesus, Blessed Lord, to Thee: Text: Thomas Hansen Kingo, 1634–1703; tr. Arthur
    J. Mason, 1851–1928; Tune: Trente quatre Pseaumes de David, 1551, Geneva, ed. Louis
    Bourgeois; Text and tune: Public domain.
    - Lift High The Name Of Jesus: Tune: Ed Cash; Fionán de Barra; Kristyn Getty; Keith
    Getty; Text: Kristyn Getty; Keith Getty; Fionán De Barra; Ed Cash; Tune and Text: ©
    Getty Music; © Fionan De Barra Pub Designee; © Capital CMG Publishing; 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
    #sermon #gospel #timeofthechurch #faith #Jesus #Christianliving #Colossians2
    11 min
  • So, Sarah Laughed... - Jul 20 - Sixth Sunday after Pentecost
    What kind of laugh did Sarah give when the Lord promised her a child in her
    old age? Was it disbelief? Contempt? Joy? The Bible doesn’t tell us explicitly, but
    that laugh—whatever its tone—echoes through the centuries into our own lives of
    waiting, hoping, and sometimes doubting.
    In this message based on Genesis 18, we consider the mystery and depth of Sarah’s
    laugh in the face of God's incredible promise. With warmth and humor, Pastor invites
    us to explore not only the different kinds of laughter but also the deep spiritual
    truth that God knows the heart behind every laugh. He knows our needs, our longings,
    and our struggles to believe what seems impossible.
    Like Sarah, we all wait for things we hope will come true. And like Sarah, we are
    invited to trust that nothing is too hard for the Lord. Through Jesus Christ, God
    fulfills His greatest promises—bringing joy from sorrow, faith from doubt, and
    eternal life from death. In the end, because of God's mercy, we too will laugh—with
    Sarah, and with all who trust in Him.
    So, Sarah Laughed... — Sixth Sunday after Pentecost, July 20, 2025:
    https://saintjamesglencarbon.org/2025-sixth-sunday-after-pentecost
    Order of service:
    https://saintjamesglencarbon.org/wp-content/uploads/st-james-20250720-order-of-service.pdf
    Online giving: https://saintjamesglencarbon.org/give
    Psalm 27
    Genesis 18:1–14
    Colossians 1:21–29
    Luke 10:38–42
    Songs and Hymns:
    - My Hope Is Built on Nothing Less: Text: Edward Mote. Tune: William B. Bradbury.
    Tune and text: Public domain.
    - I Will Wait for You: Jordan Kauflin, Keith Getty, Matthew Merker, Stuart Townend;
    © 2018 Getty Music Publishing; Jordan Kauflin Music; Matthew Merker Music; Townend
    Songs; Used with permission: CCLI license #20286740.
    - Pass Me Not: Fanny Jane Crosby, William Howard Doane; Public domain.
    - I Am Trusting Thee, Lord Jesus: Text: Frances R. Havergal, 1836–79; Tune: Henry W.
    Baker, 1821–77; Text and tune: Public domain.
    - Ancient of Days: Jesse Reeves, Jonny Robinson, Michael Farren, Rich Thompson; ©
    2018 CityAlight Music. Used with permission, CCLI license #20286740.
    - By Faith: Text and tune by Keith Getty, Kristyn Getty, and Stuart Townend, © 2009
    Thankyou Music, © Getty Music; used with permission, CCLI license # 20286740.
    - Faith and Truth and Life Bestowing: Text: Timothy Dudley-Smith; Tune: Columbian
    Harmony, 1825; © 1997 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
    #sermon #gospel #timeofthechurch #laughter #hope #joy #waiting #faith #promise
    #doubt #God’sfaithfulness #miracle #waitingonGod #covenant #OldTestament
    #Christfulfilledpromise #Genesis18
    20 min
  • Go and Do Likewise - Jul 13 - Fifth Sunday after Pentecost
    In response to the question, “Who is my neighbor?” Jesus tells the parable
    of the Good Samaritan—a story that has challenged hearts for centuries. But His
    response is not merely a lesson in compassion. It’s a call to action: “Go and do
    likewise.”
    Through this parable, Jesus redefines what it means to be a neighbor. It’s not about
    proximity or familiarity, but about mercy. The Samaritan—an outsider in the eyes of
    many—becomes the true neighbor because he acted in love, even when it cost him
    something. Jesus invites us into the same kind of faith-based initiative: caring for
    others with compassion, even when it’s inconvenient.
    At St. James, we see the Good Samaritan story lived out in many small but powerful
    ways. Wherever mercy is extended and burdens are shared, the love of Christ is made
    visible. Jesus still speaks those words to us today: “You go, and do likewise.”
    Go and Do Likewise — Fifth Sunday after Pentecost, July 13, 2025:
    https://saintjamesglencarbon.org/2025-fifth-sunday-after-pentecost
    Order of service:
    https://saintjamesglencarbon.org/wp-content/uploads/st-james-20250713-order-of-service.pdf
    Online giving: https://saintjamesglencarbon.org/give
    Psalm 41
    Leviticus 18:1–5; 19:9–18
    Colossians 1:1–14
    Luke 10:25–37
    Songs and Hymns:
    - Let The Nations Be Glad: Aaron Boswell, Matt Boswell, Matt Papa; © 2010 Getty
    Music Hymns and Songs; Love Your Enemies Publishing; Curb Dayspring Music Used with
    permission: CCLI license #20286740.
    - The Compassion Hymn: Text and tune by Stuart Townend, Kristyn Getty, Keith Getty;
    © 2008 Thankyou Music; used with permission, CCLI License # 20286740.
    - The Servant Song: Richard Gillard; © 1977 Universal Music - Brentwood Benson
    Publishing; Used with permission: CCLI license #20286740.
    - Draw Near and Take the Body of the Lord: Text: Latin, 7th cent.; tr. John Mason
    Neale, 1818–66, alt.; Tune: Trente quatre Pseaumes de David, 1551, Geneva, ed. Louis
    Bourgeois; Text and tune: Public domain.
    - We Give Thee But Thine Own: Text: William W. How, 1823–97; Tune: William H. Monk,
    1823–89; Text and tune: Public domain.
    - Here I Am, Lord: Text: Based on Isaiah 6; Dan Schutte, b.1947. Text and music: ©
    1981, Daniel L. Schutte and New Dawn Music. Published by OCP Publications. Used with
    permission: One License #728607-A.
    - On What Has Now Been Sown: Text: John Newton, 1725–1807, alt.; Tune: John Darwall,
    1731–89; Text and tune: Public domain.
    Liturgies:
    - Gloria in Excelsis: Text: Stephen P. Starke
    - Sanctus: Text: Stephen P. Starke
    - Agnus Dei: Text: Stephen P. Starke
    #sermon #gospel #timeofthechurch #neighbor #mercy #goodsamaritan #faithinaction
    #goanddolikewise #Luke10
    13 min
  • Sent to Harvest - Jul 6 - Fourth Sunday after Pentecost
    In this Sunday’s message, we reflect on Jesus’ words to the seventy-two He
    sent ahead of Him: “The harvest is plentiful, but the laborers are few.” In these
    simple but profound words, Jesus reminds us that the work of building His kingdom is
    like gathering a great harvest—a work that requires willing hands, faithful hearts,
    and trust in the One who sends us.
    Jesus sends His followers out with little but His Word—no money, no bag, no
    sandals—yet He promises that their mission is filled with divine purpose. Though
    they go “as lambs among wolves,” they are not alone. He is with them, and He speaks
    through them. “He who listens to you listens to me,” Jesus says, affirming the
    sacred trust of sharing the Gospel.
    The seventy-two returned with joy—not because of what they had, but because of what
    God had done through them. There is no greater joy than to know that God has used
    you in His harvest. We are reminded that the call to discipleship is not just about
    going, but about trusting that Jesus is already at work in the hearts of those we
    meet.
    Sent to Harvest — Fourth Sunday after Pentecost, July 6, 2025:
    https://saintjamesglencarbon.org/2025-fourth-sunday-after-pentecost
    Order of service:
    https://saintjamesglencarbon.org/wp-content/uploads/st-james-20250706-order-of-service.pdf
    Online giving: https://saintjamesglencarbon.org/give
    Psalm 66:1–7
    Isaiah 66:10–14
    Galatians 6:1–10, 14–18
    Luke 10:1–20
    Songs and Hymns:
    - 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.
    - Lift High the Cross: Tune: Sydney H. Nicholson, 1875–1947; Sydney H. Nicholson,
    1875–1947; Text: George W. Kitchin, 1827–1912; rev. Michael R. Newbolt, 1874–1956,
    alt.; (sts. ref–5): tr. Leopoldo Gros, 1925–2013; © 1974 Hope Publishing Co.; Used
    with permission: LSB Hymn License #110001220.
    - Let The Nations Be Glad: Aaron Boswell, Matt Boswell, Matt Papa; © 2010 Getty
    Music Hymns and Songs; Love Your Enemies Publishing; Curb Dayspring Music Used with
    permission: CCLI license #20286740.
    - Grace: Text and tune: Niki Shepherd; Jonny Robinson; Rich Thompson; © 2016 Getty
    Music Publishing; © Rich Thompson Music; © 2016 Jonny Robinson Music; © Little Life
    Lines Music; Used with permission: CCLI license #20286740.
    - When Peace, like a River: Text: Horatio G. Spafford, 1828–88, alt.; Tune: Philip
    P. Bliss, 1838–76; Text and tune: Public domain.
    - I Lay My Sins on Jesus: Text: Horatius Bonar, 1808–89; Tune: Neu-vermehrtes . . .
    Gesangbuch, 1693, 3rd ed., Meiningen; Text and tune: Public domain.
    - God Bless Our Native Land: Text (st. 1): Charles T. Brooks, 1813–83, alt.; (st.
    2): John S. Dwight, 1813–93, alt.; Tune: Thesaurus Musicus, c. 1740, London; Text
    and tune: Public domain.
    Liturgies:
    - Gloria in Excelsis: Text: Stephen P. Starke
    - Sanctus: Text: Stephen P. Starke
    - Agnus Dei: Text: Stephen P. Starke
    #sermon #gospel #timeofthechurch #sent #harvest #discipleship #gospelmission
    #joyinchrist #Luke10
    12 min
  • Following Jesus in This Nation - Jun 29 - Third Sunday after Pentecost
    As Americans prepare to celebrate the 249th birthday of their nation,
    Jesus’ words in Luke 9 challenge us to consider a deeper allegiance: what does it
    mean to follow Jesus within the context of this nation?
    Jesus set His face toward Jerusalem, choosing the path of rejection, suffering, and
    ultimate sacrifice. In doing so, He established a kingdom not of this world—a
    kingdom of righteousness and peace that transcends every earthly nation, including
    the United States. Following Him today still means being misunderstood,
    marginalized, or even rejected. It means holding fast to God's Word in a culture
    that often resists truth. It means letting go of earthly comforts, reordering
    priorities, and sometimes even distancing from familial expectations for the sake of
    Christ and His kingdom.
    In this sermon, we reflect on what true discipleship looks like in America today: a
    life of gospel proclamation, faithful witness, and heavenly citizenship—all rooted
    in the cross and resurrection of our Savior. As citizens of God’s eternal kingdom
    who temporarily reside in this earthly one, we join our voices in prayer: “God bless
    America… Stand beside her and guide her through the night with the light from
    above.”
    Following Jesus in This Nation — Third Sunday after Pentecost, June 29, 2025:
    https://saintjamesglencarbon.org/2025-third-sunday-after-pentecost
    Order of service:
    https://saintjamesglencarbon.org/wp-content/uploads/st-james-20250629-order-of-service.pdf
    Online giving: https://saintjamesglencarbon.org/give
    Matthew 11:28-30
    Psalm 16
    1 Kings 19:9b–21
    Galatians 5:1, 13–25
    Luke 9:51–62
    Songs and Hymns:
    - “Come, Follow Me,” the Savior Spake: Text: tr. Charles W. Schaeffer, 1813–96;
    (sts. 1–3, 5): Johann Schefer, 1624–77; (st. 4): Geistliche Lieder und Lobgesänge,
    1695; Tune: Bartholomäus Gesius, c. 1555–1613, adapt.; Text and tune: Public domain
    - 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.
    - I Will Follow: Chris Tomlin, Jason Ingram, Reuben Morgan; © 2010 Rising Springs
    Music; Vamos Publishing; worshiptogether.com songs; © 2010 Spirit Nashville Three;
    So Essential Tunes; Spirit Nashville Three; © 2010 SHOUT! Music Publishing
    Australia; Used with permission: CCLI license #20286740.
    - Stand Up, Stand Up for Jesus: Text: George Duffield, Jr., 1818–88, alt. Tune:
    George J. Webb, 1803–87 Text and tune: Public domain
    - Grace: Text and tune: Niki Shepherd; Jonny Robinson; Rich Thompson; © 2016 Getty
    Music Publishing; © Rich Thompson Music; © 2016 Jonny Robinson Music; © Little Life
    Lines Music; Used with permission: CCLI license #20286740.
    - A Lamb Goes Uncomplaining Forth: Text: Paul Gerhardt, 1607–76; tr. The Lutheran
    Hymnal, 1941, alt.; © 1941 Concordia Publishing House. Used with permission: LSB
    Hymn License #110001220; Tune: Wolfgang Dachstein, c. 1487–1553, public domain.
    - God Bless America: Text and Tune: Irving Berlin; © 1938 Irving Berlin. Used with
    permission: One License #728607-A.
    Liturgies:
    - Gloria in Excelsis: Text: Stephen P. Starke
    - Sanctus: Text: Stephen P. Starke
    - Agnus Dei: Text: Stephen P. Starke
    #sermon #gospel #timeofthechurch #baptized #nation #strangers #heaven #discipleship
    #kingdomofGod #Christiancitizenship #baptismalidentity #rejectedbytheworld
    #heavenlyhome #4thofJuly #followingJesus #ChristianinAmerica #Luke9
    20 min
  • The Christian Formerly Known as "Legion" - Jun 22 - Second Sunday after Pentecost
    In this powerful and deeply human story from Luke’s Gospel, we meet a man
    known only by the name “Legion”—a name given not by his family or friends, but by
    the demons that had overtaken his life. Isolated from his home and community, bound
    in chains, and defined only by the forces that possessed him, Legion had lost his
    name, his identity, and his place among the living. But then Jesus came to
    him—crossing a sea, braving a storm, for the sake of one broken man. What happens
    next is nothing short of miraculous: a life restored, a man renamed, a soul set
    free.
    This week’s message explores the reality of spiritual oppression and the very real
    “demons” that continue to haunt lives today—not only in the form of supernatural
    forces but also in addictions, isolation, destructive habits, and the labels that
    steal our God-given identity. These forces still divide families, trap individuals,
    and break communities apart. But Jesus has come to undo their work. As 1 John 4:4
    promises, “the one who is in you is greater than the one who is in the world.” Just
    as Jesus gave Legion a new identity and a mission—to go and tell what God has
    done—we too are sent out, not as the broken people we once were, but as children of
    God, redeemed and renamed in Christ.
    Join us as we reflect on the story of the Christian formerly known as Legion—a man
    whose encounter with Jesus reshaped his life forever. Discover how this story
    invites us to recognize our own captivity, to rejoice in our release, and to
    proclaim the freedom we’ve been given through the death and resurrection of Jesus
    Christ.
    The Christian Formerly Known as "Legion" — Second Sunday after Pentecost, June 22,
    2025: https://saintjamesglencarbon.org/2025-second-sunday-after-pentecost
    Order of service:
    https://saintjamesglencarbon.org/wp-content/uploads/st-james-20250622-order-of-service.pdf
    Online giving: https://saintjamesglencarbon.org/give
    Romans 8:35–39
    Psalm 3
    Isaiah 65:1–9
    Galatians 3:23—4:7
    Luke 8:26–39
    Songs and Hymns:
    - Baptized into Your Name Most Holy: Text: Johann Jacob Rambach, 1693–1735, abr.;
    tr. Catherine Winkworth, 1827–78, alt.; Tune: Cornelius Heinrich Dretzel, 1697–1775;
    Text and tune: Public domain.
    - He Will Hold Me Fast: Ada Ruth Habershon, Matthew Merker; Copyright © 2013 Getty
    Music Publishing, Matthew Merker Music; Used with permission: CCLI license
    #20286740.
    - Grace: Text and tune: Niki Shepherd; Jonny Robinson; Rich Thompson; © 2016 Getty
    Music Publishing; © Rich Thompson Music; © 2016 Jonny Robinson Music; © Little Life
    Lines Music; Used with permission: CCLI license #20286740.
    - You Shine: Brian Doerksen, © 2001 Integrity's Hosanna! 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.
    - Water, Blood, and Spirit Crying: Text by Stephen P. Starke, © 1999 Stephen P.
    Starke; tune by Jeffrey N. Blersch, © 2003 Jeffrey N. Blersch; used with permission,
    LSB Hymn License #110001220.
    - Lift High The Name Of Jesus: Tune: Ed Cash; Fionán de Barra; Kristyn Getty; Keith
    Getty; Text: Kristyn Getty; Keith Getty; Fionán De Barra; Ed Cash; Tune and Text: ©
    Getty Music; © Fionan De Barra Pub Designee; © Capital CMG Publishing; 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
    #sermon #gospel #timeofthechurch #demons #identity #baptized #children #Luke8
    18 min
  • Testify to the Truth - Jun 15 - The Holy Trinity
    On the day of Pentecost, the Holy Spirit descended with power and clarity,
    uniting a diverse crowd through the proclamation of God’s Word in many languages. In
    this sermon from Acts 2, we hear Peter's bold declaration of Jesus’ resurrection and
    lordship, calling his hearers—and us—to repentance and faith. What began as
    confusion at the Tower of Babel is reversed as God uses many languages not to
    divide, but to gather His people around the truth of Christ crucified and risen.
    Pastor Engfehr reflects on the enduring relevance of Peter’s message, drawing
    connections between the corruption of that generation and the brokenness we see in
    our world today. Yet, in the midst of sin, God’s Word breaks through with the
    promise of forgiveness and new life. Through powerful stories of modern
    missions—from rural Guatemala to urban Ghana—we’re reminded that the Spirit is still
    at work, transforming hearts and communities through the good news of Jesus.
    As we reflect on Pentecost, we’re reminded of our own calling. Just as the apostles
    were sent out, we too are called to be Christ’s witnesses—whether across the globe
    or right here in our neighborhoods. In Glen Carbon, in Southern Illinois, and to the
    ends of the earth, the message remains the same: Jesus is Lord and Christ, and
    through Him, we are made new.
    Testify to the Truth — The Holy Trinity, June 15, 2025:
    https://saintjamesglencarbon.org/2025-the-holy-trinity
    Order of service:
    https://saintjamesglencarbon.org/wp-content/uploads/st-james-20250615-order-of-service.pdf
    Online giving: https://saintjamesglencarbon.org/give
    Romans 5:8–11
    Psalm 8
    Proverbs 8:1–4, 22–31
    Acts 2:14a, 22–36
    John 8:48–59
    Songs and Hymns:
    - You Shine: Brian Doerksen, © 2001 Integrity's Hosanna! Music, used with
    permission: CCLI license #20286740.
    - God, Whose Almighty Word: Text: John Marriott, 1780–1825. Tune: Felice de
    Giardini, 1716–96. Text and tune: Public domain.
    - Across The Lands: Keith Getty, Stuart Townend; © 2002 Thankyou Music Ltd; Used
    with permission: CCLI license #20286740.
    - Holy, Holy, Holy: Text by Reginald Heber; tune by John B. Dykes; text and tune are
    public domain.
    - How Deep The Father's Love For Us: Stuart Townend, © 1995 Thankyou Music; Used
    with permission: CCLI license #20286740.
    - What Is This Bread: Text: Frederic W. Baue. Tune: Jean Neuhauser Baue. Text and
    tune: © 1991 Fred and Jean Baue, used with permission, LSB Hymn License no.
    110001220.
    - Mine Eyes Have Seen the Glory (Battle Hymn): Text: Julia Ward Howe; Tune: William
    Steffe; Text and Tune: Public domain.
    Liturgies:
    - Gloria in Excelsis: Text: Stephen P. Starke
    - Sanctus: Text: Stephen P. Starke
    - Agnus Dei: Text: Stephen P. Starke
    #sermon #gospel #timeofthechurch #truth #God'sword #repentance #Acts2
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