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The Not-So-Obvious Miracle – Eighteenth Sunday after Pentecost

by St James Lutheran Church | Oct 12, 2025 | Current Announcements, Sermon, Services, Upcoming Sermon

In Luke 17:11–19, Jesus meets ten men afflicted with leprosy and heals them all. Yet only one—a Samaritan—returns to give thanks and worship. While the physical healing is miraculous, the greater miracle lies beneath the surface: a heart changed by faith. In this...

Are You an Obstacle – Seventeenth Sunday after Pentecost

by St James Lutheran Church | Oct 5, 2025 | Sermon, Services, Upcoming Sermon

In Luke 17:1–10, Jesus gives a serious warning about the dangers of being an obstacle to another’s faith. Threats to faith are always present in our world, but Jesus teaches that one of the most dangerous obstacles comes from an unforgiving heart. When we refuse to...

Heaven or Hell? – Sixteenth Sunday after Pentecost

by St James Lutheran Church | Sep 28, 2025 | Sermon, Services, Upcoming Sermon

This week's sermon challenges us with the stark realities presented in Jesus’ own words: a clear, unflinching look at the life-and-death consequences of our choices in this world. Using the vivid account of the rich man and the poor man, Lazarus (Luke 16:19-31),...

Wise Managers – Fifteenth Sunday after Pentecost

by St James Lutheran Church | Sep 21, 2025 | Sermon, Services, Upcoming Sermon

In Luke 16, Jesus reminds us that everything we have—our time, talents, and treasures—ultimately belongs to God. We are not the true owners, but stewards entrusted with His gifts. True success, Jesus says, is not measured by how much we gather for ourselves, but by...

The Cross of Jesus – Holy Cross Day

by St James Lutheran Church | Sep 14, 2025 | Sermon, Services, Upcoming Sermon

September 14 is observed in the Church calendar as Holy Cross Day. While it may not be among the more widely recognized feasts, it is deeply significant for the people of God. The Cross of Jesus is not a symbol to be hidden away or diminished, but the very heart of...

Finding Rest in God’s Word – Thirteenth Sunday after Pentecost

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

Life often leaves us tired—not just physically, but spiritually. The pressures of temptation, the pull of the world, and the struggle against our sinful nature can wear us down. Psalm 1 reminds us of the seriousness of sin, showing how it grows and takes hold if left...
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