In a world full of shifting opinions, Jesus cuts through the noise and asks His followers a deeply personal question: "Who do you say I am?" Peter’s bold declaration—"You are the Christ, the Son of the living God"—isn't just a great answer; it is the Father-revealed truth that unlocks eternal life. Jesus builds His Church on this rock-solid confession, promising that even the powers of darkness cannot overcome it. Entry into the Kingdom of Heaven doesn't depend on our performance, background, or righteousness, but entirely on the grace of God received through faith in Christ.
This week, we take a closer look at what standing on this confession means for our everyday lives, our families, and our community. Through Jesus, believers receive the incredible privilege of sharing real, tangible forgiveness and hope with a broken world. Whether you are exploring faith for the first time, looking for a welcoming community for your family, or wanting to deepen your walk with God, come as you are and discover the peace that comes from knowing the Savior who holds the keys to life.
Service times:
- Live on YouTube
- In person worship
Order of service:
Readings:
- Reflection on God's Forgiveness is from Romans 5:8-11
- Psalm reading is from Psalm 138
- Old Testament reading is from Isaiah 51:1–6
- New Testament reading is from Romans 11:33—12:8
- Holy Gospel is from Matthew 16:13–20
Songs and Hymns:
- One Church
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Edward Hayes Plumptre, Keith Getty
© 2001 Thankyou Music Ltd
Used with permission: CCLI license #20286740 - Yet Not I But Through Christ In Me
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Jonny Robinson, Michael Farren, Rich Thompson
© 2018 CityAlight Music; Farren Love And War Publishing; Integrity’s Alleluia! Music
Used with permission: CCLI license #20286740 - There Is One Gospel
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Jonny Robinson, Rich Thompson
© 2022 CityAlight Music
Used with permission: CCLI license #20286740 - I Lay My Sins on Jesus
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Text: Horatius Bonar, 1808–89
Tune: Neu-vermehrtes . . . Gesangbuch, 1693, 3rd ed., Meiningen
Text and tune: Public domain - In Christ Alone
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Text and tune by Keith Getty and Stuart Townend
© 2001 Thankyou Music
Used with permission, CCLI license # 20286740 - Sent Forth by God’s Blessing
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Text: Omer E. Westendorf
© 1964 World Library Publications, used with permission, CCLI license # 20286740
Tune: Welsh, public domain - The Church's One Foundation
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Text by Samuel J Stone
Tune by Samuel Wesley
Public domain
Liturgies:
- Gloria in Excelsis
- Text: Stephen P. Starke
- Sanctus
- Text: Stephen P. Starke
- Agnus Dei
- Text: Stephen P. Starke
Announcements:
- Sunday, Aug 23:
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- Worship Service (Dr. George Gude): 9 AM to 10:15 AM
- Congregational Voters’ Meeting: 10:30 AM
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Mark Your Calendars for August 23
- Wednesday, Aug 26:
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- Men’s Bible Study: 6:30 AM to 7:30 AM
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Downstairs.
- No Jr & Sr High Youth Group
- Thursday, Aug 27:
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- AA Meeting: 6:30 PM
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Downstairs.
- Saturday, Aug 29:
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- Women’s Bible Study: 10 AM to 11:30 AM
- AA Meeting: 1:30 PM
- Saint James Education Support
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2026-2027 School Year
- The Only Way (Ep150)
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Christianity’s exclusive claims are controversial, but the Bible insists that Jesus is the only way to God. On this episode of Craving Answers, Craving God, Chuck and Aaron talk about the scandalous nature of this claim, the barriers to it, and how Christians can articulate it in a way that is both biblically faithful and winsome.
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