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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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Things Above - Aug 3 - Eighth Sunday after Pentecost
St James Lutheran Church: Sermons and Worship
9 minutes 41 seconds
3 months ago
Things Above - Aug 3 - Eighth Sunday after Pentecost
We turn to Paul’s words in Colossians 3:1–4, where we are reminded to “set [our] minds on things that are above, not on things that are on earth.” As followers of Christ, it’s easy to become distracted or even burdened by the things of this world—our routines, our worries, our pursuits. But Scripture calls us to something higher: a reorientation of our hearts and minds toward Christ, who is seated at the right hand of God and who is our true life. This message challenges us to think differently, live differently, and remember that we are already raised with Christ. While the world urges us to chase after what is temporary, God invites us into what is eternal. And even when our thoughts stray or our focus dims, the promise remains—God isn’t done with us yet. Each day is a new opportunity to renew our minds in Christ and set our sights on the things above. Things Above — Eighth Sunday after Pentecost, August 3, 2025: https://saintjamesglencarbon.org/2025-eighth-sunday-after-pentecost Order of service: https://saintjamesglencarbon.org/wp-content/uploads/st-james-20250803-order-of-service.pdf Online giving: https://saintjamesglencarbon.org/give Psalm 100 Ecclesiastes 1:2, 12–14; 2:18–26 Colossians 3:1–11 Luke 12:13–21 Songs and Hymns: - What Is the World to Me: Text: George Michael Pfefferkorn, trns. August Crull; tune: Ahasverus Fritsch; Text and tune are in the public domain. - My Worth Is Not in What I Own: Text and tune by Keith Getty, Kristyn Getty, and Graham Kendrick, © 2014 Getty Music; used with permission, CCLI license # 20286740. - For The Lord Is Good: Gary Sadler, Lynn DeShazo; © 1997 Integrity's Hosanna! Music (Admin. by Integrity Music); Used with permission: CCLI license #20286740. - Grace: Text and tune: Niki Shepherd; Jonny Robinson; Rich Thompson; © 2016 Getty Music Publishing; © Rich Thompson Music; © 2016 Jonny Robinson Music; © Little Life Lines Music; Used with permission: CCLI license #20286740. - All Depends on Our Possessing: Text: Andächtige Haus-Kirche, 1676, Nürnberg; tr. Catherine Winkworth, 1827–78, alt.; Tune: Johann Löhner, 1645–1705; adapt. Johann Balthasar König, 1691–1758; Text and tune: Public domain. - We Give Thee But Thine Own: Text: William W. How, 1823–97; Tune: William H. Monk, 1823–89; Text and tune: Public domain. - I Know That My Redeemer Lives: Jordan Kauflin, Kristyn Getty, Laura Story, Matt Papa, Matthew Merker; © 2022 Getty Music Hymns and Songs; Getty Music Publishing; Jordan Kauflin Music; © 2022 Laura's Stories and Songs; Love Your Enemies Publishing; Matthew Merker Music; Used with permission: CCLI license #20286740. Liturgies: - Gloria in Excelsis: Text: Stephen P. Starke - Sanctus: Text: Stephen P. Starke - Agnus Dei: Text: Stephen P. Starke #sermon #gospel #timeofthechurch #Christcenteredliving #christianmindset #thingsabove #sanctification #dailyrenewal #christiandiscipleship #spiritualfocus #resurrectionlife #identityinchrist #wordofGod #transformation #christianhope #eternalperspective #livingbyfaith #higherthings #heaven #servingGod #Colossians3
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