St James Lutheran Church St James Lutheran Church - Glen Carbon Illinois

Jesus' family thought he was crazy and his opponents accused him of being demon-possessed, but Jesus' true followers recognized the inherent logic in his claims, bowed to the divine nature of his power, and found in him their true family and community.

The Real Followers of the Real Jesus — Third Sunday after Pentecost, June 9, 2024: https://saintjamesglencarbon.org/2024-third-sunday-after-pentecost

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Matthew 11:28-30
Psalm 130
Genesis 3:8–15
2 Corinthians 4:13—5:1
Mark 3:20–35


Songs and Hymns:
- Glory Be to God the Father: Text: Horatius Bonar, 1808–89; Tune: Walter G. Whinfield, 1865–1919; Text and tune: Public domain.
- For Your Gift of God the Spirit: Text by Edith Margaret Clarkson; tune by Mindy Deckard and Bruce Benedict; © 1987 Hope Publishing Co.; used with permission, CCLI license # 20286740.
- 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.
- Lamb of God: Text and tune by Twila Paris; © 1985 Jubilee Communications Inc.; © 1985 Mountain Spring Music; Used with permission: CCLI license #20286740.
- Built on the Rock: Text: Nikolai Fredrik Severin Grundtvig, 1783–1872, abr.; tr. Carl Döving, 1867–1937, alt.; Tune: Ludvig M. Lindeman, 1812–87; Text and tune: Public domain.
- Just as I Am, without One Plea: Text by Charlotte Elliott; tune by William B. Bradbury; 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
- Nunc Dimittis

#Sermon #Gospel #Jesus #unforgivablesin #logic #power #family

In the reading from Deuteronomy, we focus on the 3rd Commandment: "Remember the Sabbath day by keeping it Holy."

This commandment emphasizes taking a day to rest and dedicate to God, avoiding work and secular activities. It serves as a reminder of God's deliverance from slavery, paralleling our deliverance from sin through Christ.

Jesus reiterates this in John 14, where He links loving Him to keeping His commandments, not as a burden but as a response to the salvation we have already received.

To Love God’s Word — Second Sunday after Pentecost, June 2, 2024: https://saintjamesglencarbon.org/2024-second-sunday-after-pentecost

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Zephaniah 3:14-17
Psalm 81:1-10
Deuteronomy 5:12–15
2 Corinthians 4:5–12
Mark 2:23—3:6


Songs and Hymns:
- O Day of Rest and Gladness: Text (sts. 1–2): Christopher Wordsworth, 1807–85, alt., public domain; (st. 3): Charles P. Price, 1920–99, © 1982 Charles P. Price; (st. 4): The Hymnal 1982, © 1985 The Church Pension Fund. Tune: Hymnal of the Dukes. Court Chapel, 1784, Württemberg, public domain. Used with permission: LSB Hymn License #110001220.
- By Grace Alone: Text by Martin Luther; tune by David Ward, © 2002 ThousandTongues.org; used with permission, CCLI license # 20286740.
- All Is Well: Claire Hamilton, Johnny Parks; © 2009 Integrity Worship Music (Admin. by Integrity Music), Parks Publishing (Admin. by Integrity Music); Used with permission: CCLI license #20286740.
- Thy Body, Given for Me, O Savior: Text: Friedrich Christian Heyder; Tune: Emskirchner Choral-Buch, 1756; Text and tune © 1941 Concordia Publishing House; Used with permission: CCLI license #20286740.
- Let All Mortal Flesh Keep Silence: Text: Liturgy of St. James, 5th century; tune: French, 17th century; 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.

Liturgies:
- Gloria in Excelsis: Text: Stephen P. Starke
- Sanctus: Text: Stephen P. Starke
- Agnus Dei: Text: Stephen P. Starke
- Nunc Dimittis

#Sermon #Gospel #LoveGodsWord #Sabbath #KeepItHoly #ThirdCommandment #Deuteronomy5 #Mark2 #RighteousLiving #GodsCommandments #BlessingsInObedience

In Isaiah 6, the prophet Isaiah sees the Lord, and it is a terrifying sight. But in John 3, Jesus invites us to see the Kingdom of God — an invitation made possible by God's perfect love, which casts out all fear of judgment.

From Fear to Faith — The Holy Trinity, May 26, 2024: https://saintjamesglencarbon.org/2024-the-holy-trinity

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Isaiah 53:4-6
Psalm 29
Isaiah 6:1–8
Acts 2:14a, 22–36
John 3:1–17


Songs and Hymns:
- God, Whose Almighty Word: Text: John Marriott, 1780–1825. Tune: Felice de Giardini, 1716–96. Text and tune: Public domain.
- Holy, Holy, Holy: Text by Reginald Heber; tune by John B. Dykes; text and tune are public domain.
- 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.
- Come, Thou Almighty King: Text is English; tune by Felice de Giardini; text and tune are in the public domain.
- When I Survey the Wondrous Cross: Text by Isaac Watts; tune by Lowell Mason; text and tune are 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; 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
- Nunc Dimittis

#Sermon #Gospel #TrinitySunday #confessionandabsolution #Baptism #Isaiah6 #John3

The third of St. James' three pillars is restoration - God's mission to restore Glen Carbon for himself. The power behind this massive task is the outpouring of the Holy Spirit, who brings Jesus into the midst of his people and sends us out under this same power to live and preach the gospel in our town.

The fruit of the Spirit is not primarily about the Christian's personal and private experience, but about the results the Holy Spirit produces in the life of the Christian which - when lived out in public - transform the world. The love, joy, and peace the world craves but cannot experience in its fallen and rebellious state can be had through the gracious power of the loving and restoring Holy Spirit.

The Restoration of the Holy Spirit — The Day of Pentecost, May 19, 2024: https://saintjamesglencarbon.org/2024-the-day-of-pentecost

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Isaiah 44:21-23
Psalm 104:24–30
Acts 2:1–21
Galatians 5:16–25
John 15:26–27; 16:4b–15


Songs and Hymns:
- Joy to the World: Text: Isaac Watts; Tune: George Frideric Handel; Text and tune: Public domain
- For Your Gift of God the Spirit: Text by Edith Margaret Clarkson; tune by Mindy Deckard and Bruce Benedict; © 1987 Hope Publishing Co.; used with permission, CCLI license # 20286740.
- Light of God: Text and tune by Keith Getty and Kristyn Getty, © 2005 Thankyou Music, used with permission, CCLI license # 20286740.
- Holy Spirit, Ever Dwelling: Text: Timothy Rees, 1874–1939, alt.; Tune: Oude en Nieuwe Hollantse . . . Contradanseu, c. 1710, Amsterdam; Text and tune: Public domain.
- O Church, Arise: Text and tune by Keith Getty and Stuart Townend, © 2005 Thankyou Music; 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.

Liturgies:
- Gloria in Excelsis: Text: Stephen P. Starke
- Sanctus: Text: Stephen P. Starke
- Agnus Dei: Text: Stephen P. Starke
- Nunc Dimittis

#Sermon #Gospel #Easter #pentecost #holyspirit #fruitofthespirit #restoration #Galatians5

When Jesus ascended to the right hand of his Father, he was given complete power and lordship over everything in heaven and earth. Also, through his ascension he now "fills all things", so that he is ubiquitously present with his whole church on earth. And now, through his ascension, he gives good gifts to his people so that we can be empowered to love and serve each other and our community in Jesus' presence and power.

What Happened at the Ascension of Jesus? — Ascension Sunday, May 12, 2024: https://saintjamesglencarbon.org/2024-ascension-sunday

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Isaiah 44:21-23
Psalm 47
Daniel 7:1–14
Ephesians 1:15–23; 4:1–13
Luke 24:44–53


Songs and Hymns:
- Come, Thou Almighty King: Text is English; tune by Felice de Giardini; text and tune are in the public domain.
- All Hail the Power of Jesus’ Name: Text: Edward Perronet; Tune: Oliver Holden; Text and tune are public domain.
- Song Of Moses: Aaron Keyes, Ben Smith, Chris Moerman, Graham Kendrick, Joseph Barrett; © Barrett Daddy Music; Flock Street Music; Itisreal Music.Com; © Thankyou Music; worshiptogether.com songs; Make Way Music; Used with permission: CCLI license #20286740A.
- Alleluia! Jesus Is Risen: Text: Herbert F. Brokering, 1926–2009; © 1995 Augsburg Fortress; Tune: David N. Johnson, 1922–87, © 1968 Augsburg Publishing House; Used with permission: LSB Hymn License #110001220.
- All You Works of God, Bless the Lord: Text: Stephen P. Starke, 1955, © 1995 Stephen P. Starke. Tune: Jamaican; adapt. Doreen Potter, 1925–80, © 1975 Hope Publishing Co. Used with permission: LSB Hymn License #110001220.
- Oh, for a Thousand Tongues to Sing: Text: Charles Wesley, tune: Carl G. Glaser; text and tune: public domain.

Liturgies:
- Gloria in Excelsis: Text: Stephen P. Starke
- Sanctus: Text: Stephen P. Starke
- Agnus Dei: Text: Stephen P. Starke
- Nunc Dimittis

#Sermon #Gospel #Easter #ascension #Jesus #lord #community #spiritualgifts #Ephesians1 #Ephesians4

Jesus' heart for healing, his power to heal, and the way he applies this healing to his fallen human race can be experienced in the power of His word and in the family of the Christian community.

The Healing Power of Jesus — Sixth Sunday of Easter, May 5, 2024: https://saintjamesglencarbon.org/2024-sixth-sunday-of-easter

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Psalm 40:1-3
Psalm 3
Isaiah 42:1–9
James 5:13–20
Matthew 9:18–26


Songs and Hymns:
- The Day of Resurrection: Text: John of Damascus, c. 696–c. 754; tr. John Mason Neale, 1818–66, alt.; Tune: Henry T. Smart, 1813–79; Text and tune: Public domain.
- How Sweet the Name of Jesus Sounds: Text: John Newton, 1725–1807, alt. Tune: Alexander R. Reinagle, 1799–1877. Text and tune: Public domain.
- How Long: Stuart Townend, © 1997 Thankyou Music; Used with permission, CCLI license #20286740.
- Blessed Assurance: Text: Fanny J. Crosby, alt. Aaron Mueller; Tune: Phoebe P. Knapp; Text and tune: Public domain.
- Rock of Ages, Cleft for Me: Text by Augustus M. Toplady; tune by Thomas Hastings; text and tune are in the public domain.
- There Is a Redeemer: Melody Green; © 1982 Universal Music - Brentwood Benson Publishing; © 1982 Birdwing Music, © 1982 Ears To Hear; 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
- Nunc Dimittis

#Sermon #Gospel #Easter #healing #Jesus #justice #gentleness #word #promise #community #Matthew9