St James Lutheran Church: Sermons and Worship

On the day of Pentecost, something remarkable happened—something that made

people stop and ask, “What’s going on here?” In this week’s service, we reflect on

the outpouring of the Holy Spirit and what it means for the Church today. The coming

of the Spirit marks the beginning of a new era—God’s mission through Jesus has been

completed, and now, empowered by the Spirit, God’s people are sent to proclaim that

mission to the world.

As we remember that Pentecost was originally a Jewish pilgrim festival, we see how,

on that particular day, the Spirit came with power and purpose. The disciples were

given words to speak, and every listener heard in their own language. This

miraculous moment signaled that we are now living in the "last days," the time in

which God's full plan of salvation in Jesus has been revealed.

But what does this mean for us? As those who have received the Holy Spirit, we are

called to be proclaimers too. Do our lives reflect this calling? If not, how can we

be renewed in our purpose?

Join us as we explore these questions and rejoice in the Spirit who equips us to

live out our faith with boldness and clarity.

What's Going on Here? — The Day of Pentecost, June 8, 2025:

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Isaiah 44:21-23

Psalm 143

Genesis 11:1–9

Acts 2:1–21

John 14:23–31

Songs and Hymns:

- O Holy Spirit, Enter In: Text: Michael Schirmer, 1606–73, adapt.; (sts. 1, 3): tr.

Catherine Winkworth, 1827–78, alt.; (st. 2): tr. The Lutheran Hymnal, 1941, alt.;

Tune: Philipp Nicolai, 1556–1608; Text and tune: Public domain.

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

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

domain.

- Your Table I Approach: Text: Gerhard Wolter Molanus, 1633–1722; tr. Matthias Loy,

1828–1915, alt.; Tune: Trente quatre Pseaumes de David, 1551, Geneva, ed. Louis

Bourgeois; Text and tune: Public domain.

- 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.

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

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

domain.

- Holy Spirit, Light Divine: Text: Andrew Reed, 1787–1862, alt.; Tune: Orlando

Gibbons, 1583–1625; 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 #easter #pentecost #holyspirit #lastdays #newcovenant

#fulfillmentofscripture #god'smission #salvationhistory #biblicalprophecy

#greatcommission #Acts2

Jesus, the Son of God, has power to change lives and yet, rather than

exercise His power, He prays. Jesus could do all of the things for which He asks

here in prayer. But, instead of doing them on his own, He offers them to His Father.

Why? Because there is something more important than the things for which He prays.

Above all petitions, even above life itself, Jesus values His relationship with His

Father.

Prayer Means Relationship — Seventh Sunday of Easter, June 1, 2025:

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Romans 5:8-11

Psalm 133

Acts 5:12–32

Revelation 22:1–20

John 17:20–26

Songs and Hymns:

- Blest Be the Tie That Binds: Text: John Fawcett, 1740–1817, alt.; Tune: Johann G.

Nägeli, 1773–1836; arr. Lowell Mason, 1792–1872; Text and tune: Public domain.

- Christ Sits at God’s Right Hand: Text: Stephen P. Starke, 1955; Tune: Hebrew;

Text: © 2002 Stephen P. Starke, admin. Concordia Publishing House. Used with

permission: LSB Hymn License #110001220; Tune: Public domain.

- Chaconne on Lord, Enthroned in Heavenly Splendor

- 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.

- The King Shall Come When Morning Dawns: Text: John Brownlie, 1859–1925, alt.;

Tune: Repository of Sacred Music, Part Second, 1813, Harrisburg, ed. John Wyeth;

Text and tune: Public domain.

- Draw Us to Thee: Text: Friedrich Funcke, 1642–99; tr. August Crull, 1845–1923,

alt.; Tune: As hymnodus sacer, 1625, Leipzig; Text and tune: Public domain.

- Go, My Children, with My Blessing: Text: Jaroslav J. Vajda, 1919–2008, © 1983

Concordia Publishing House; Tune: Welsh, 18th cent.; 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 #easter #power #prayer #relationship #unity #oneness #love #John17

We live in very unsettling times. When the whole order of the world seems

to be shifting, it is good for us to return to the unshifting words of Jesus Christ.

Among Jesus’ last words before He was arrested and crucified, we see His tender

concern for his disciples. He assures them of the love His heavenly Father has for

them. He explains that they can pray directly to God the Father in Jesus’ name—and

He will answer. Jesus comforts them with His assurance that He will rise from the

dead, and earlier in the chapter, Jesus promises them the Holy Spirit.

Jesus also warns his disciples that a time is coming when they will be scattered and

even abandon the Christ. But He promises never to abandon them. Likewise Jesus will

never abandon us, who put our faith in Him.

In the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit, the followers of Jesus find peace, even in the

most unsettling times, a peace the world cannot take away.

Peace That the World Cannot Take Away — Sixth Sunday of Easter, May 25, 2025:

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Romans 5:8-11

Psalm 67

Acts 5:12–32

Revelation 21:9–14, 21–27

John 16:23–33

Songs and Hymns:

- May the Peoples Praise You: Text and Tune: David Zimmer, Ed Cash, Keith Getty,

Kristyn Getty, Stuart Townend; © 2016 Capitol CMG Paragon (Admin. by Capitol CMG

Publishing), Getty Music Publishing (Admin. by Music Services, Inc.), Townend Songs

(Admin. by Music Services, Inc.); 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.

- You Shine: Brian Doerksen, © 2001 Integrity's Hosanna! Music, used with

permission: CCLI license #20286740.

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

are public domain.

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

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

- Jesus Lives! The Victory’s Won: Text: Christian Fürchtegott Gellert, 1715–69; tr.

Frances E. Cox, 1812–97, alt.; Tune: Johann Crüger, 1598–1662; Text and tune: Public

domain.

- Savior, Again to Thy Dear Name We Raise: Text: John Ellerton, 1826–93; Tune:

Edward J. Hopkins, 1818–1901; 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 #easter #love #trinity #heavenlyfather #jesus #salvation #holyspirit

#peace #comfort #warning #encouragement #John16

We’re surrounded by claims of things being “all new”—but often, it's just a

fresh label on the same old thing. In this week’s message, _All New_ , we hear a

promise from God that truly is new: the creation of a new heaven and a new earth.

Join us as we explore:

* The deep longing for something truly new

* What God’s promise of a new heaven and earth means for us

* How we already experience the beginnings of this renewal today

This is more than a hopeful idea—it's a promise anchored in the resurrection of

Jesus, transforming how we live now and what we wait for with eager anticipation.

All New — Fifth Sunday of Easter, May 18, 2025:

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Romans 8:35-39

Psalm 148

Acts 11:1–18

Revelation 21:1–7

John 16:12–22

Songs and Hymns:

- Psalm 150 (Praise the Lord): Text and tune: Matt Boswell; Matt Papa; © 2020 Love

Your Enemies Publishing; © 2020 Getty Music Hymns and Songs; © 2020 Getty Music

Publishing; © 2020 Messenger Hymns; Used with permission: CCLI license #20286740.

- Jerusalem the Golden: Text: Bernard of Cluny, 12th cent.; tr. John Mason Neale,

1818–66, alt.; Tune: Alexander C. Ewing, 1830–95, alt.; Text and tune: Public

domain.

- Untitled Hymn (Come To Jesus): Chris Rice, © 2003 Clumsy Fly Music. Used with

permission: CCLI license #20286740.

- Joyful, Joyful We Adore Thee: Text by Henry Van Dyke; tune by Ludwig van

Beethoven; text and tune are in the public domain.

- Keep the Feast: Ben Shive, Skye Peterson; © 2024 Getty Music Publishing (BMI),

Beehive Hymns (BMI); Used with permission: CCLI license #20286740.

- In Thee Is Gladness: Text: Johann Lindemann, 1549–1631; tr. Catherine Winkworth,

1827–78, alt.; Tune: Giovanni Giacomo Gastoldi, c. 1556–c. 1622; 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 #easter #newheaven #hope #thanksgiving #forgiveness #Revelation21

In a world filled with suffering, sorrow, and sin, God offers a glimpse of

a future without tears. In this week’s message, No More Tears, we reflect on John's

vision in Revelation—an encouraging promise that, though we may weep now, a day is

coming when God Himself will wipe away every tear. Join us as we remember that we

have been washed in the blood of the Lamb and draw strength from the hope of heaven.

No More Tears — Fourth Sunday of Easter, May 11, 2025:

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Matthew 11:28-30

Psalm 23

Acts 20:17–35

Revelation 7:9–17

John 10:22–30

Songs and Hymns:

- Savior, like a Shepherd Lead Us: Text: Hymns for the Young, 1836, 4th ed., London,

alt. Tune: William B. Bradbury, 1816–68. Text and tune: Public domain.

- I Am Jesus’ Little Lamb: Text by Henrietta L. von Hayn; tune by Choral-Buch

Brüder-Gemeinen, 1784; text and tune are in the public domain.

- The Lord's My Shepherd: Stuart Townend | © 1996 Thankyou Music (Admin. by Capitol

CMG Publishing); Getty Music Hymns and Songs (Admin. by Music Services, Inc.); used

with permission, CCLI license # 20286740.

- The Lord’s My Shepherd, I’ll Not Want (Hymn 710): Text: The Psalms of David in

Meeter, 1650, Edinburgh; Tune: William Gardiner, 1770–1853; 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.

- Come to the Table: Text and tune: Martin J. Nyström; Claire Cloninger; © 1991

Integrity’s Hosanna! Music; © 1991 Curb Word Music. Used with permission: CCLI

license #20286740.

- All Hail the Power of Jesus’ Name: Text: Edward Perronet; Tune: Oliver Holden;

Text and tune are public domain.

Liturgies:

- Gloria in Excelsis: Text: Stephen P. Starke

- Sanctus: Text: Stephen P. Starke

- Agnus Dei: Text: Stephen P. Starke

#sermon #gospel #easter #lamb #jesus #forgiveness #strength #Revelation7

In this week’s message, we turn our attention to a deeply personal and

spiritual question: How’s your love life with Jesus? We often associate love with

romance or family, but Jesus’ question to Peter in John 21—“Do you love

Me?”—challenges us to reflect on the nature and temperature of our relationship with

our risen Savior. Whether we feel red-hot in faith or find ourselves distant and

distracted, Jesus meets us with grace, restoration, and purpose.

Through the lens of Peter’s denial and restoration, and the real-life testimony of

Beldisa—a woman who found new life in Christ after tragedy and war—we’ll explore how

God’s love breaks through even the coldest of moments. Jesus not only forgives, He

restores and calls us to feed His sheep. Join us as we rediscover what it means to

live in the warmth of God’s redeeming love and answer His call with renewed

devotion.

How's Your Love Life? — Third Sunday of Easter, May 4, 2025:

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Romans 5:8-11

Psalm 30

Acts 9:1–22

Revelation 5:1–14

John 21:1–19

Songs and Hymns:

- Rise My Soul, the Lord is Risen: Jonny Robinson, Matt Boswell, Matt Papa, Rich

Thompson; © 2024 City Alight Resources; Getty Music Hymns and Songs; © 2024 Getty

Music Publishing; Love Your Enemies Publishing; © 2024 Messenger Hymns; Used with

permission: CCLI license #20286740.

- 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.

- Thank You Jesus For The Blood: Bryan McCleery, Charity Gayle, David Gentiles,

Elisha Albright Hoffman, John Hart Stockton, Ryan Kennedy, Steven Musso; © 2021

Centricity Music Publishing; ComissionMusic; McCleery MSC; © 2021 Steven Musso

Music; Watershed Worship Publishing; Remaining portion is unaffiliated; 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.

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

Publishers, used with permission, CCLI license # 20286740.

- 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.

- 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 in Excelsis: Text: Stephen P. Starke

- Sanctus: Text: Stephen P. Starke

- Agnus Dei: Text: Stephen P. Starke

#sermon #gospel #easter #love #cross #peter #denial #sin #sheep #John21

No one was saying "He is risen indeed" the first Easter. Rather there was

fear and confusion summarized in the Gospel of Luke by the word "marveling." There

are many today who also marvel-if God loves us and is all powerful why are there

accidents, illnesses and death. While we can't answer that question, as the answer

is different for each person and situation, on the basis of the Easter story there

are definitely two comforting things that can be said. We will look at the unique

words of Jesus in the Gospel of Luke and how they give faith to the marveling.

The Rest of the Story — Second Sunday of Easter, April 27, 2025:

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Romans 5:8-11

Psalm 148

Acts 5:12–32

Revelation 1:4–18

John 20:19–31

Songs and Hymns:

- 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.

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

- We Believe: Matthew Hooper, Richie Fike, Travis Ryan; © Integrity Worship Music; ©

Integrity's Praise! Music; © Life Worship; © Travis Ryan Music; Used with

permission: CCLI license #20286740.

- My Faith Looks Up to Thee: Text: Ray Palmer, 1808–87; Tune: Lowell Mason,

1792–1872; Text and tune: Public domain.

- Merciful God: Keith Getty, Kristyn Getty, Stuart Townend; © 2006 Thankyou Music;

Used with permission: CCLI license #20286740.

- Praise the One Who Breaks the Darkness: Text by Rusty Edwards, © 1987 Hope

Publishing Co.; used with permission, LSB Hymn License #110001220; tune by The

Sacred Harp, 1844, public domain.

- Go, My Children, with My Blessing: Text: Jaroslav J. Vajda, 1919–2008, © 1983

Concordia Publishing House; Tune: Welsh, 18th cent.; 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 #easter #resurrection #doubt #questioning #marveling #scripture

#Luke24

Join us for our Easter Sunday celebration as we proclaim the Good News of

Jesus’ resurrection. Though He was betrayed, crucified, and buried, the tomb could

not hold Him. On the third day, it was found empty—just as He said. Christ is risen!

Alleluia!

Reflect with us on the message of Luke 24:6-9 and the significance of the empty

tomb. This is the hope of the Church and the joy of the world: Jesus lives.

Good News! — The Resurrection of Jesus, April 20, 2025:

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Zephaniah 3:14-17

Psalm 16

Isaiah 65:17–25

1 Corinthians 15:19–26

Luke 24:1–12

Songs and Hymns:

- This Is the Feast

- I Know That My Redeemer Lives: Text by Samuel Medley; tune by John C. Hatton; text

and tune are in the public domain.

- Rise My Soul, The Lord Is Risen: Jonny Robinson, Matt Boswell, Matt Papa, Rich

Thompson; © 2024 City Alight Resources; Getty Music Hymns and Songs; © 2024 Getty

Music Publishing; Love Your Enemies Publishing; © 2024 Messenger Hymns; Used with

permission: CCLI license #20286740.

- Christus Victor: Matt Boswell, Bryan Fowler, Keith Getty, Kristyn Getty, Matt

Papa; © 2024 Getty Music Publishing (BMI), Messenger Hymns (BMI), LIVINGHYMNS (BMI);

© 2024 Getty Music Hymns and Songs (ASCAP), Love Your Enemies Publishing (ASCAP);

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 People of the Risen King: Stuart Townend, Kristyn Getty, Keith Getty; © 2007

Thankyou 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.

Liturgies:

- Sanctus: Text: Stephen P. Starke

- Agnus Dei: Text: Stephen P. Starke

- Nunc Dimittis

#sermon #gospel #easter #Jesus #crucifixion #resurrection #Luke24

What gives a man facing hell the faith to both acknowledge the justice of

his fate and yet at the same time hope for a totally undeserved eternity. What words

did he hear that changed his life? What words will we hear this Good Friday that

changes our lives? What is the greatest promise Jesus makes to the thief and to us?

Surprisingly it’s not just about paradise.

The Thief — Good Friday, April 18, 2025:

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Isaiah 52:7—53:12

Songs and Hymns:

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

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

- Jesus, I Will Ponder Now: Text: Sigismund von Birken, 1626–81; tr. August Crull,

1845–1923, alt.; Tune: Melchior Vulpius, c. 1570–1615; Text and tune: Public domain.

- Passion Reading (John 18:1–40, 19:1–42): Text: Bernard of Clairvaux, 1091-1153 and

Paul Gerhardt, 1607-76; tr. © 1941 Concordia Publishing House, used with permission,

CCLI license # 20286740; Tune: Hans Leo Hassler, 1564-1612, public domain.

#sermon #gospel #holyweek #thief #cross #paradise #hope #Luke23

On this Holy Thursday, we will go on a treasure hunt—not the kind that

leads to gold or jewels, but one that leads us to the greatest treasure of all time:

Jesus.

Drawing from **Luke 22** and other rich passages of Scripture, we explore how the

events of Holy Week fulfill the ancient promises of God. Just like in a classic

treasure hunt, filled with clues, codes, and dramatic discoveries, God’s Word has

been leading us toward something precious—His Son, our Savior.

From the first Passover lamb in _Exodus_ , to _Isaiah’s prophetic words_ , to Jesus

sharing His final meal with His disciples, the signs have been there all along. The

“X” that marks the spot? **It’s the cross.** And the treasure? **It’s Jesus** —God’s

perfect fulfillment of the law, our sacrificial Lamb, and our risen Lord.

We reflected on how often we chase after lesser treasures in life: success, health,

security, approval. While these are not bad things in themselves, they can never

take the place of the true treasure that gives eternal life. Jesus is not only the

end of the map, _He is the map_. The one who gave His life for ours, who poured out

His blood for a new covenant, who invites us to His table, offering His body and

blood for the forgiveness of sins.

As we share in Holy Communion, we are reminded that the treasure of Jesus is not

hidden or far away. He meets us right here—in bread and wine, Word and promise,

cross and empty tomb.

Tonight’s message is a call to return to the map God has drawn in His Word, to look

again at the clues, and to find our hearts where our true treasure is: in Christ.

> **Luke 12:34** : “For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also.”

May our hearts be set on Jesus this Holy Week and always.

**Don’t miss the “X”—it marks the spot of your salvation.**

"X" Marks The Spot — Holy Thursday, April 17, 2025:

https://saintjamesglencarbon.org/2025-holy-thursday

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Isaiah 53:4-6

Psalm 116:12-19

Jeremiah 31:31–34

Hebrews 10:15–25

Luke 22:7–37

Songs and Hymns:

- When You Woke That Thursday Morning: Text: Jaroslav J. Vajda, 1919–2008; © 1991

Concordia Publishing House. Tune: Marty Haugen, 1950; © 1987 GIA Publications, Inc.

Used with permission: LSB Hymn License #110001220.

- 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.

- Behold The Lamb: Keith Getty, Kristyn Getty, Stuart Townend; © 2007 Thankyou Music

(Admin. by Capitol CMG Publishing); Used with permission: CCLI license #20286740.

- Eat This Bread: Text: Stephen P. Starke (sts. 1-2), © 1998 Concordia Publishing

House; Robert J. Batastini (sts. 3-5, ref.); tune: Jacques Berthier, © 1984 Ateliers

et Presses de Taizé, Taizé Community, France, admin. GIA Publications, Inc. Text and

tune used with permission, LSB Hymn License #110001220.

- Keep the Feast: Ben Shive, Skye Peterson; © 2024 Getty Music Publishing (BMI),

Beehive Hymns (BMI); 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.

- Fullness Of Grace: Keith Getty, Kristyn Getty, Stuart Townend; © 2004 Thankyou

Music, used with permission: CCLI license #20286740.

#sermon #gospel #holyweek #treasure #map #fulfillment #seek #prophecies #Luke22