St James Lutheran Church: Sermons and Worship

Sermons and messages from St. James Lutheran Church. St. James was established in 1982. We are a church rooted on Grace Alone, Faith Alone, and Scripture Alone. And we are a body of sinners and saints focused on spreading the Good News in the Greater Glen Carbon community. St. James is located in Glen Carbon, IL at 146 North Main Street. We are located across from Glen Carbon Village Hall and right next to Schon Park.

St James Lutheran Church: Sermons and Worship is a religion podcast hosted by Unknown Host, with 485 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

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  Suffering and the Cross - Sep 13 - Holy Cross Sunday

  Sep 13, 202615 min

  It would not seem suffering should have been part of God’s original design for our world, but sin brought brokenness into our daily lives. While the world constantly tries to either fix or run away from hardship, the cross offers a radically different perspective. In John 12, Jesus willingly steps into His darkest hour to glorify the Father and save us. Through Holy Baptism, we are linked directly to Jesus: He deeply understands our heartache, promises ultimate victory over death, and stays by our side through every trial. As a community of believers, we aren't meant to walk through difficult seasons alone. God shapes our lives together, calling us to be both compassionate caregivers to those who are hurting and humble care-receivers when we are the ones in need. Join us as we look to the cross to find comfort, practical community, and lasting hope in the middle of life's struggles. Liturgist and Preacher: Pastor Bill Engfehr; Reader: Pastor Jonathan Lange and Pastor Bill Engfehr Order of service: Holy Cross Sunday, Sep 13, 2026 #sermon #gospel #cross #suffering #faith #Jesus #John12 #baptism #ChristianHope #BillEngfehr

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  Made a Watchman - Sep 6 - Fifteenth Sunday after Pentecost

  Sep 6, 202617 min

  Being called a "watchman" might sound like a heavy title, but at its heart, it is all about love, care, and community. In Ezekiel 33:7-9, God places the prophet on the wall to warn the people of spiritual danger and call them back into a loving relationship with their Creator. God doesn't issue warnings to condemn, but out of a deep desire to save. As a church family, we are invited to look out for one another, speaking God's truth with gentle grace so that lives are transformed and brought home to Him. We don't have to carry this responsibility in our own strength or fear our own shortcomings. We look to Jesus, who perfectly fulfilled the role of the Watchman for us, took the penalty for our sins on the cross, and offers free forgiveness to all who turn to Him. Whether you're looking for a fresh start, seeking community, or wanting to learn how to better love your neighbors, come as you are to hear how God's grace holds us secure. Liturgist and Preacher: Dr. George Gude; Reader: Nic Schatte and Dr. George Gude Order of service: Fifteenth Sunday after Pentecost, Sep 6, 2026 #sermon #gospel #watchman #repentance #consequences #Ezekiel33 #GeorgeGude

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  The Sinner-Saint Life - Aug 30 - Fourteenth Sunday after Pentecost

  Aug 30, 202619 min

  Have you ever felt like two different natures are fighting for control of your life? The apostle Paul describes this daily reality for believers: we are simultaneously righteous saints in God's eyes and sinners struggling against our human nature—a concept Martin Luther called Simul Justus Et Peccator. We see this clearly in Matthew 16, where Peter moves in a single moment from declaring Jesus as the Son of God to rebuking Him for talking about His upcoming suffering and death. Like Peter, our default setting often wants "our way" instead of God's way, preferring comfort and success over the messiness of taking up our cross. The good news is that God doesn't abandon us in the battle. Through our baptism and faith in Jesus, we are fully forgiven, declared righteous, and given brand-new life in Him. While bearing our daily crosses and surrendering our self-centered desires isn't easy, staying connected to Christ and our church family gives us the strength, encouragement, and accountability we need. Come as you are this week as we learn how to lay down our own plans, rest in Jesus' finished work on the cross, and walk together in His grace. Liturgist and Preacher: Rev. Tony Boos; Reader: David Moldenhauer and Rev. Tony Boos Order of service: Fourteenth Sunday after Pentecost, Aug 30, 2026 #sermon #gospel #TheSinnerSaintLife #SimulJustusEtPeccator #SinnerAndSaint #TakeUpYourCross #GodsWayVsMyWay #DenyingSelf #righteous #JustificationAndGrace #Matthew16 #TonyBoos

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  Trials Strengthen Our Faith - Aug 16 - Twelfth Sunday after Pentecost

  Aug 16, 202634 min

  When a Canaanite woman comes to Jesus, He appears to turn her away. His disciples want her to leave. His own words could have easily pushed her away. Instead, she accepts this trial as an opportunity to double down, showing the sincerity of her faith in Jesus. She doesn’t turn away. She turns toward him. Bowing down in worship, she pleads with him to answer her prayer. Jesus response shows the result of her faith and His mercy: “‘O woman, great is your faith! Let it be done for you as you desire.’ And her daughter was healed instantly.” (Matthew 15:28, ESV) May God give us the same strength of faith when we face trials in our own life. Lord, help us to see our trials as an opportunity to grow in our faith in You. Amen! Liturgist and Preacher: Pastor Jonathan Lange; Reader: Joe Rathert and Pastor Jonathan Lange Order of service: Twelfth Sunday after Pentecost, Aug 16, 2026 #sermon #gospel #Faith #Canaanite #woman #demon #trial #worship #prayer #Matthew15 #JonathanLange

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  Walking Water - Aug 9 - Eleventh Sunday after Pentecost

  Aug 9, 202611 min

  In Matthew 14, we encounter Peter stepping out of the boat onto the stormy sea to walk toward Jesus. Like Peter, we often begin our journey with bold faith, only to become overwhelmed when the winds and waves of life’s trials crash around us. When we fixate on the size of our problems rather than the power of our Savior, fear takes over, and we begin to sink under the weight of our circumstances. Yet, Peter’s story does not end in the depths of the sea—and neither does ours. At the exact moment Peter cries out in helplessness, Jesus reaches down, grabs his hand, and saves him. True faith isn't about our ability to perform miracles or stand strong on our own merit; it is about confessing our total dependence on the God who holds authority over every storm. When you look back on the hardships you have endured with the help of the Lord, you may realize you have already walked on water through His grace. As you listen to today's message, be encouraged that Christ’s hand is never too short to save. In your moment of deepest fear, He is right there to pull you up and demonstrate His real power to rescue. Liturgist and Preacher: Pastor Bill Engfehr; Reader: Joe Rathert and Pastor Bill Engfehr Order of service: Eleventh Sunday after Pentecost, Aug 9, 2026 #sermon #gospel #faith #strength #unafraid #TrustingGod #JesusRescues #OvercomingFear #GodsGrace #PeterOnTheWater #DependenceOnGod #TrialsAndStorms #Matthew14 #BillEngfehr

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