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So, Sarah Laughed… – Sixth Sunday after Pentecost

by St James Lutheran Church | Jul 20, 2025 | Sermon, Services, Upcoming Sermon

What kind of laugh did Sarah give when the Lord promised her a child in her old age? Was it disbelief? Contempt? Joy? The Bible doesn’t tell us explicitly, but that laugh—whatever its tone—echoes through the centuries into our own lives of waiting, hoping, and...

Go and Do Likewise – Fifth Sunday after Pentecost

by St James Lutheran Church | Jul 13, 2025 | Sermon, Services, Upcoming Sermon

In response to the question, “Who is my neighbor?” Jesus tells the parable of the Good Samaritan—a story that has challenged hearts for centuries. But His response is not merely a lesson in compassion. It’s a call to action: “Go and do likewise.” Through this parable,...

Sent to Harvest – Fourth Sunday after Pentecost

by St James Lutheran Church | Jul 6, 2025 | Sermon, Services, Upcoming Sermon

In this Sunday’s message, we reflect on Jesus’ words to the seventy-two He sent ahead of Him: “The harvest is plentiful, but the laborers are few.” In these simple but profound words, Jesus reminds us that the work of building His kingdom is like gathering a great...

Following Jesus in This Nation – Third Sunday after Pentecost

by St James Lutheran Church | Jun 29, 2025 | Sermon, Services, Upcoming Sermon

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...

The Christian Formerly Known as “Legion” – Second Sunday after Pentecost

by St James Lutheran Church | Jun 22, 2025 | Sermon, Services, Upcoming Sermon

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...

Testify to the Truth – The Holy Trinity

by St James Lutheran Church | Jun 15, 2025 | Sermon, Services, Upcoming Sermon

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...
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