For lots of Christians knowing when they were saved is very important, and knowing the date they were baptized or the date they first believed becomes a way to assure themselves of the security of their relationship with God. There are two questions behind this issue:...
Join us for our Easter Sunday celebration as we proclaim the Good News of Jesus’ resurrection. Though He was betrayed, crucified, and buried, the tomb could not hold Him. On the third day, it was found empty—just as He said. Christ is risen! Alleluia! Reflect with us...
What gives a man facing hell the faith to both acknowledge the justice of his fate and yet at the same time hope for a totally undeserved eternity. What words did he hear that changed his life? What words will we hear this Good Friday that changes our lives? What is...
On this Holy Thursday, we will go on a treasure hunt—not the kind that leads to gold or jewels, but one that leads us to the greatest treasure of all time: Jesus. Drawing from Luke 22 and other rich passages of Scripture, we explore how the events of Holy Week fulfill...
Jesus was a wanted man. Some wanted Him dead. Others wanted to make Him King. And when He entered Jerusalem, it looked like a victory parade—crowds shouting, palms waving—but He didn’t ride in on a war horse. He came on a donkey. Why? Because this wasn’t a show of...
We invite all members to attend a special congregational meeting on Sunday, May 4, 2025, at 11:00 AM following the worship service. Agenda: Pastoral Call This is an important time in the life of our church, and your presence and participation are greatly valued....
When: Easter Sunday, April 5, 2026 at 10:45 AM CDT – Where: St James Lutheran Church Join us Easter Sunday following worship for a family breakfast and an Easter Egg Hunt! There will be a lot of eggs so please join us and bring a basket/bag for your child(ren)...
Prayer, with Bible reading, is a conversation with God. But sometimes it seems that God isn’t listening to our prayers. Is this an illusion of our lack of faith, or is perhaps God not really listening? The Bible sometimes talks about God not hearing prayers, but how...
We often find ourselves reminiscing about "the Good Old Days," longing for a time when life seemed simpler or better. But in Philippians 3:11–14, St. Paul offers a different way to view the past—and the future. In this week’s message, we’ll explore how Paul’s...
Sin isolates us—not only from our friends and loved ones but, more importantly, from God. Like the psalmist who cries, *“I am like a lonely sparrow on the housetop”* (Psalm 102:7b), we, too, experience the weight of separation caused by our sin. But it doesn’t have to...
