Beauty From Brokenness

In Glory and In Suffering

6/12/22 - Deacon Jacob Nichols - In his first sermon at St. James Deacon Jacob reminds us that through Christ we can boast in the hope of glory and in our sufferings because our suffering will lead to a hope that does not disappoint.   Readings are from the Revised Common Lectionary, Year C Trinity Sunday Proverbs 8:1-4, 22-31 [https://lectionarypage.net/YearC_RCL/Pentecost/CTrinity_RCL.html#ot1] Psalm 8 [https://lectionarypage.net/YearC_RCL/Pentecost/CTrinity_RCL.html#ps1] Romans 5:1-5 [https://lectionarypage.net/YearC_RCL/Pentecost/CTrinity_RCL.html#nt1] John 16:12-15 [https://lectionarypage.net/YearC_RCL/Pentecost/CTrinity_RCL.html#gsp1]

Live in the Fruit of the Spirit of God

05/29/2022 - Deacon Phil Snyder. Deacon Phil reminds us the work of the Holy Spirit in our lives will produce fruit that is good. And this fruit has the power to change the world.  Readings are from The Revised Common Lectionary - Year C Acts 16:16-34 [https://lectionarypage.net/YearC_RCL/Easter/CEaster7_RCL.html#ot1] Psalm 97 [https://lectionarypage.net/YearC_RCL/Easter/CEaster7_RCL.html#ps1] Revelation 22:12-14,16-17,20-21 [https://lectionarypage.net/YearC_RCL/Easter/CEaster7_RCL.html#nt1] John 17:20-26 [https://lectionarypage.net/YearC_RCL/Easter/CEaster7_RCL.html#gsp1]

A Peace You Can Believe In

05/22/2022 - Fr. Michael Hurst reminds us of the peace that comes from knowing God.  Readings are from the Revised Common Lectionary - Year C Sixth Sunday of Easter Acts 16:9-15 [https://lectionarypage.net/YearC_RCL/Easter/CEaster6_RCL.html#ot1] Psalm 67 [https://lectionarypage.net/YearC_RCL/Easter/CEaster6_RCL.html#ps1] Revelation 21:10, 22-22:5 [https://lectionarypage.net/YearC_RCL/Easter/CEaster6_RCL.html#nt1] John 14:23-29 [https://lectionarypage.net/YearC_RCL/Easter/CEaster6_RCL.html#gsp1]

Beauty From Brokenness

05/15/2022 - Fr. Michael Hurst. Our brokenness can often be seen as faults that need to be repaired or hidden before we can grow in our faith. Today's sermon reminds us that God takes our brokenness and makes beautiful things out of it.  Readings are from the Revised Common Lectionary - Year C Fifth Sunday of Easter Acts 11:1-18 [https://lectionarypage.net/YearC_RCL/Easter/CEaster5_RCL.html#ot1] Psalm 148 [https://lectionarypage.net/YearC_RCL/Easter/CEaster5_RCL.html#ps1] Revelation 21:1-6 [https://lectionarypage.net/YearC_RCL/Easter/CEaster5_RCL.html#nt1] John 13:31-35 [https://lectionarypage.net/YearC_RCL/Easter/CEaster5_RCL.html#gsp1]

The Good Shepherd Leads Us

05/08/2022 - Fr. Michael Hurst - To follow the Good Shepherd we must recognize the need for guidance, our dependance on the community of believers, and that success in this faith is measured in how we serve others.  Readings are from the Revised Common Lectionary Year C - Fourth Sunday of Easter Acts 9:36-43 [https://lectionarypage.net/YearC_RCL/Easter/CEaster4_RCL.html#ot1] Psalm 23 [https://lectionarypage.net/YearC_RCL/Easter/CEaster4_RCL.html#ps1] Revelation 7:9-17 [https://lectionarypage.net/YearC_RCL/Easter/CEaster4_RCL.html#nt1] John 10:22-30 [https://lectionarypage.net/YearC_RCL/Easter/CEaster4_RCL.html#gsp1]