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St James Lutheran Church: Sermons and Worship
St James Lutheran Church - Glen Carbon Illinois
430 episodes
1 day ago

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 world is less about predicting dates and more about redefining our purpose. Jesus teaches us that the very turmoil and opposition we face will serve as our opportunity to bear witness to His saving grace.

This powerful charge—to proclaim the Gospel to the whole world—is not a specialized task reserved for a few, but the mission of every disciple. Just as the first apostles were commanded to witness, so too are we called to make the proclamation of the Gospel our highest priority. Join us, for an opportunity to understand, how the chaos of the world becomes a unique stage for Christian witness, and be encouraged to step forward and share the hope that is within you.

Liturgist and Preacher: Pastor Bill Engfehr; Reader: Nic Schatte

Order of service:

Twenty-third Sunday after Pentecost, Nov 16, 2025

#sermon #gospel #timeofthechurch #endtimes #witness #secondcomingofchrist #eschatology #witnessingforJesus #persecution #signsoftheend #PastorBillEngfehr #Luke21

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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 world is less about predicting dates and more about redefining our purpose. Jesus teaches us that the very turmoil and opposition we face will serve as our opportunity to bear witness to His saving grace.

This powerful charge—to proclaim the Gospel to the whole world—is not a specialized task reserved for a few, but the mission of every disciple. Just as the first apostles were commanded to witness, so too are we called to make the proclamation of the Gospel our highest priority. Join us, for an opportunity to understand, how the chaos of the world becomes a unique stage for Christian witness, and be encouraged to step forward and share the hope that is within you.

Liturgist and Preacher: Pastor Bill Engfehr; Reader: Nic Schatte

Order of service:

Twenty-third Sunday after Pentecost, Nov 16, 2025

#sermon #gospel #timeofthechurch #endtimes #witness #secondcomingofchrist #eschatology #witnessingforJesus #persecution #signsoftheend #PastorBillEngfehr #Luke21

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So, Sarah Laughed... - Jul 20 - Sixth Sunday after Pentecost
St James Lutheran Church: Sermons and Worship
19 minutes 40 seconds
4 months ago
So, Sarah Laughed... - Jul 20 - Sixth Sunday after Pentecost
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 sometimes doubting. In this message based on Genesis 18, we consider the mystery and depth of Sarah’s laugh in the face of God's incredible promise. With warmth and humor, Pastor invites us to explore not only the different kinds of laughter but also the deep spiritual truth that God knows the heart behind every laugh. He knows our needs, our longings, and our struggles to believe what seems impossible. Like Sarah, we all wait for things we hope will come true. And like Sarah, we are invited to trust that nothing is too hard for the Lord. Through Jesus Christ, God fulfills His greatest promises—bringing joy from sorrow, faith from doubt, and eternal life from death. In the end, because of God's mercy, we too will laugh—with Sarah, and with all who trust in Him. So, Sarah Laughed... — Sixth Sunday after Pentecost, July 20, 2025: https://saintjamesglencarbon.org/2025-sixth-sunday-after-pentecost Order of service: https://saintjamesglencarbon.org/wp-content/uploads/st-james-20250720-order-of-service.pdf Online giving: https://saintjamesglencarbon.org/give Psalm 27 Genesis 18:1–14 Colossians 1:21–29 Luke 10:38–42 Songs and Hymns: - My Hope Is Built on Nothing Less: Text: Edward Mote. Tune: William B. Bradbury. Tune and text: Public domain. - I Will Wait for You: Jordan Kauflin, Keith Getty, Matthew Merker, Stuart Townend; © 2018 Getty Music Publishing; Jordan Kauflin Music; Matthew Merker Music; Townend Songs; Used with permission: CCLI license #20286740. - Pass Me Not: Fanny Jane Crosby, William Howard Doane; Public domain. - I Am Trusting Thee, Lord Jesus: Text: Frances R. Havergal, 1836–79; Tune: Henry W. Baker, 1821–77; Text and tune: Public domain. - Ancient of Days: Jesse Reeves, Jonny Robinson, Michael Farren, Rich Thompson; © 2018 CityAlight Music. Used with permission, CCLI license #20286740. - By Faith: Text and tune by Keith Getty, Kristyn Getty, and Stuart Townend, © 2009 Thankyou Music, © Getty Music; used with permission, CCLI license # 20286740. - Faith and Truth and Life Bestowing: Text: Timothy Dudley-Smith; Tune: Columbian Harmony, 1825; © 1997 Hope Publishing Co.; used with permission, LSB Hymn License #110001220. Liturgies: - Gloria in Excelsis: Text: Stephen P. Starke - Sanctus: Text: Stephen P. Starke - Agnus Dei: Text: Stephen P. Starke #sermon #gospel #timeofthechurch #laughter #hope #joy #waiting #faith #promise #doubt #God’sfaithfulness #miracle #waitingonGod #covenant #OldTestament #Christfulfilledpromise #Genesis18
St James Lutheran Church: Sermons and Worship

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 world is less about predicting dates and more about redefining our purpose. Jesus teaches us that the very turmoil and opposition we face will serve as our opportunity to bear witness to His saving grace.

This powerful charge—to proclaim the Gospel to the whole world—is not a specialized task reserved for a few, but the mission of every disciple. Just as the first apostles were commanded to witness, so too are we called to make the proclamation of the Gospel our highest priority. Join us, for an opportunity to understand, how the chaos of the world becomes a unique stage for Christian witness, and be encouraged to step forward and share the hope that is within you.

Liturgist and Preacher: Pastor Bill Engfehr; Reader: Nic Schatte

Order of service:

Twenty-third Sunday after Pentecost, Nov 16, 2025

#sermon #gospel #timeofthechurch #endtimes #witness #secondcomingofchrist #eschatology #witnessingforJesus #persecution #signsoftheend #PastorBillEngfehr #Luke21