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On Being a Pharisee – Second Sunday in Advent

by St James Lutheran Church | Dec 7, 2025 | Sermon, Services, Upcoming Sermon

We often see the Pharisees as the bad guys of the Bible. In fact I've often said thank God I'm not like the Pharisees. However, isn't that statement itself something a Pharisee would say? We'll explore what we all have in common with the Pharisees,...

If He Builds It, They Will Come – First Sunday in Advent

by St James Lutheran Church | Nov 30, 2025 | Sermon, Services, Upcoming Sermon

The message, rooted in Isaiah 2:1-5, explores the powerful image of God building His house and drawing the nations to Himself, a theme beautifully set against the modern parallel of the movie Field of Dreams. Isaiah prophesied 700 years before Christ's birth that...

Thanksliving – Thanksgiving Eve

by St James Lutheran Church | Nov 26, 2025 | Sermon, Services, Upcoming Sermon

This week we observe our National Day of Thanksgiving, a tradition that formally traces its roots to President Abraham Lincoln's proclamation 159 years ago, yet reflects a biblical practice as old as the church itself. While we rightly recall the historical...

The Day of the Three Crosses – Last Sunday of the Church Year

by St James Lutheran Church | Nov 23, 2025 | Sermon, Services, Upcoming Sermon

Let's delve into the significance of Judgment Day as revealed through the events of Christ's crucifixion, focusing on the text from Luke 23:32-43. As Jesus approached the end of His earthly ministry, His teachings often centered on the world's end and the...

The End Will Come – Twenty-third Sunday after Pentecost

by St James Lutheran Church | Nov 16, 2025 | Sermon, Services, Upcoming Sermon

When we look at the world today, it is easy to focus on global upheaval, conflict, and disaster. But what is our faith perspective on these difficult events? In this week's message on Luke 21:10-15, Jesus’ answer to His disciples' question about the end of the...

It’s Not About You! – Twenty-second Sunday after Pentecost

by St James Lutheran Church | Nov 9, 2025 | Sermon, Services, Upcoming Sermon

We are reminded of the pivotal moment in Exodus 3:1-15, where Moses encounters God at the burning bush. Confronted with a divine call to lead the Israelites out of slavery, Moses responds with a profound question that echoes in our own lives: “Who am I?” Just like...
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