St James Lutheran Church: Sermons and Worship

Forever in God’s Presence - Nov 1 - All Saints Day

All Saints Sunday is a powerful reminder that our faith connects us to a family that spans both earth and heaven. In Revelation 7:9-17, the Apostle John gives us a breath

Are We Angels? Answer: Yes! - Oct 25 - Reformation Sunday

In Revelation 14:6–7, John shares a vision of an angel flying overhead with an "eternal gospel" to proclaim to every nation, tribe, language, and people. In the original

What Kind of Pattern Are You? - Oct 18 - Twenty-first Sunday after Pentecost

When the Good News of Jesus takes root in our hearts, it changes everything. Through Christ’s death and resurrection, we are freely forgiven, saved from judgment, and fil

Are You Properly Dressed - Oct 11 - Twentieth Sunday after Pentecost

Imagine getting an invitation to the biggest, most joyous celebration of the century, hosted by God Himself. In Matthew 22:1-14, Jesus tells the story of a king who throw

Receiving God’s Rebuke - Oct 4 - Nineteenth Sunday after Pentecost

None of us naturally enjoy being corrected, but in God’s hands, a loving rebuke is a life-giving gift that points us back to Jesus. In Matthew 21:33–46, Jesus confronted

Second Thoughts - Sep 27 - Eighteenth Sunday after Pentecost

Have you ever promised to do something only to fall short, or rejected a good path before having a change of heart? In this message, "Second Thoughts," we take a fresh lo

When God’s Plans Are Not Yours - Sep 20 - Seventeenth Sunday after Pentecost

In today’s gospel reading for Matthew chapter 20, Jesus tells a story about workers who all get paid the same, even though some worked for many hours, and others worked f

Suffering and the Cross - Sep 13 - Holy Cross Sunday

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 trie

Made a Watchman - Sep 6 - Fifteenth Sunday after Pentecost

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 wa

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

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 ri

Only One Way In - Aug 23 - Thirteenth Sunday after Pentecost

In a world full of shifting opinions, Jesus cuts through the noise and asks His followers a deeply personal question: "Who do you say I am?" Peter’s bold declaration—"You

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

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

Walking Water - Aug 9 - Eleventh Sunday after Pentecost

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 becom

Revelation: Full of Hope – Part 3: Hope for Heaven - Aug 2 - Tenth Sunday after Pentecost

A Christian’s hope is not wishful thinking, pipe dreams or momentary goals. Hope in Jesus is certain and sure. Christian hope is when God has promised that something is

Revelation: Full of Hope – Part 2: Hope in Battles - Jul 26 - Ninth Sunday after Pentecost

In Part 1 of our Revelation series, we saw how Jesus spoke words of comfort and hope to the seven churches in Asia. This week, in Part 2, Pastor Tony Boos takes us into R

Revelation: Full of Hope – Part 1: Hope for the Church - Jul 19 - Eighth Sunday after Pentecost

Revelation is often a book of the Bible we hesitate to open. Because it is filled with vivid imagery and symbolic language, it can make us feel uncomfortable or focused e

The Seed and the Soil - Jul 12 - Seventh Sunday after Pentecost

In the Parable of the Sower (Matthew 13), Jesus uses a simple, relatable agricultural analogy to deliver a profound truth about the human heart and the power of the Gospe

Christ's Invitation: Healing, Community & Restoration - Jul 5 - Sixth Sunday after Pentecost

Drawing from Matthew 11:25–30, this sermon explores Christ's invitation to the weary and burdened. Jesus offers true rest, not merely relief from life's struggles, but th

Absolute Priority Required - Jun 28 - Fifth Sunday after Pentecost

In Matthew 10:34–42, Jesus delivers some of His most challenging words, declaring that He came not to bring earthly peace, but a sword, and demanding absolute priority ov

Wages and Gifts - Jun 21 - Fourth Sunday after Pentecost

In a world driven by performance, we are entirely accustomed to getting exactly what we earn. But when it comes to our standing before God, the economy of "wages" is a te