This sermon reflects on James 3:5-10, exploring how the tongue, though small, has a mighty impact. James underscores the human inability to fully control the tongue, which He describes as a "restless evil" that can stain the entire body and set lives ablaze. However, the message of hope emerges and predominates as we see in Christ's power to redeem us and transform even our speech. It is through the work of the Holy Spirit that our tongues can be turned from instruments of harm into tools that proclaim God’s abundant love, truth, and forgiveness.


    The Untamable Tongue: Blessing or Curse — Seventeenth Sunday after Pentecost, September 15, 2024: https://saintjamesglencarbon.org/2024-seventeenth-sunday-after-pentecost


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    Psalm 86:3-5
    Psalm 116:1–9
    Isaiah 50:4–10
    James 3:1–12
    Mark 9:14–29




    Songs and Hymns:
        - Praise the One Who Breaks the Darkness: Text by Rusty Edwards, © 1987 Hope Publishing Co.; used with permission, LSB Hymn License #110001220; tune by The Sacred Harp, 1844, public domain.
        - Oh, for a Thousand Tongues to Sing: Text: Charles Wesley, tune: Carl G. Glaser; text and tune: public domain.
        - Breathe On Me: Lucy Fisher; © 1998 Hillsong Music Publishing Australia; Used with permission: CCLI license #20286740.
        - Take My Life and Let It Be: Text: Frances R. Havergal, tune: Henri A. C. Malan; Text and tune are in the public domain.
        - What Wondrous Love Is This: Text is from A General Selection of Hymns and Spiritual Songs, 1811; tune is from Southern Harmony, 1835; text and tune are public domain.
        - In Christ Alone: Text and tune by Keith Getty and Stuart Townend, © 2001 Thankyou Music; used with permission, CCLI license # 20286740.
        - Lord, Dismiss Us with Your Blessing: Text: John Fawcett; Tune: Henry T. Smart; Text and tune: Public domain.


    Liturgies:
        - Kyrie: Text: Jaroslav J. Vajda; Music: Columbian Harmony; Text and music: © 1990 Concordia Publishing House; Used with permission: One License #728607-A.
        - Gloria: Text: Jaroslav J. Vajda, © 1990 Concordia Publishing House, used with permission, One License #728607-A; Tune: Felix Mendelssohn, public domain.
        - Credo: Text: Jaroslav J. Vajda, © 1990 Concordia Publishing House, used with permission, One License 728607-A; tune: Welsh, pubic domain.
        - Sanctus: Text: Jaroslav J. Vajda, © 1990 Concordia Publishing House, used with permission, One License 728607-A; tune: John B. Dykes, public domain.
        - Agnus Dei: Text: Jaroslav J. Vajda, © 1990 Concordia Publishing House, used with permission, CCLI license #20286740; tune: Lowell Mason, 1792-1872, public domain.


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The Season after Pentecost (2024)

The Untamable Tongue: Blessing or Curse - Seventeenth Sunday after Pentecost

The Untamable Tongue: Blessing or Curse - Sep 15 - Seventeenth Sunday after Pentecost

St. James Lutheran Church 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.

The Untamable Tongue: Blessing or Curse - Sep 15 - Seventeenth Sunday after Pentecost

St James Lutheran Church