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...
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...
The Gospel is the proclamation that God has triumphed over sin and death through the work of Jesus. Every Christian sermon has to proclaim this Gospel by announcing the death and resurrection of Jesus. Since the whole text of Holy Scripture centers on Jesus’ death and...
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...
Everyone is invited to the first Congregation Town Hall Meeting. When: Sunday, June 22, 2025 (following worship)Where: St James Lutheran Church – Sanctuary Topics for discussion will be: Financial update Lutheran education support/scholarship update Property update...
