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...
The St. James Youth Team, under the leadership of Stacey Staake, is a dedicated team that meets weekly, on Wednesday evenings with all junior and senior high students. Through engaging Bible studies, activities and events, the team provides a supportive community for...
On the day of Pentecost, something remarkable happened—something that made people stop and ask, “What’s going on here?” In this week’s service, we reflect on the outpouring of the Holy Spirit and what it means for the Church today. The coming of the Spirit marks the...
The Bible makes it clear that the Holy Spirit is still active in the life of Christ’s church. But what does this mean, and how does this look? For some, the Holy Spirit speaks directly in a miraculous way; for others the Holy Spirit guides by opening doors. How do we...
Jesus, the Son of God, has power to change lives and yet, rather than exercise His power, He prays. Jesus could do all of the things for which He asks here in prayer. But, instead of doing them on his own, He offers them to His Father. Why? Because there is something...
We live in very unsettling times. When the whole order of the world seems to be shifting, it is good for us to return to the unshifting words of Jesus Christ. Among Jesus’ last words before He was arrested and crucified, we see His tender concern for his disciples. He...
Scripture–in some ways–is a reflection of God’s mind, which means that understanding Scripture can never be completely mastered. Like a big city, there is something new and unexplored around every corner for the reader. In other words, reading the Bible is a great...
We’re surrounded by claims of things being “all new”—but often, it’s just a fresh label on the same old thing. In this week’s message, All New, we hear a promise from God that truly is new: the creation of a new heaven and a new earth. Join us as we explore: The...
In a world filled with suffering, sorrow, and sin, God offers a glimpse of a future without tears. In this week’s message, No More Tears, we reflect on John's vision in Revelation—an encouraging promise that, though we may weep now, a day is coming when God...
