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SJLC SermonsAugust 14 WorshipBlessing of Backpacks and Installation of the new Child Development Center Executive Director.
2022-08-1419 minSJLC SermonsAugust 7 Worship- ConfirmationToday we confirm seven confirmands at St. John's. Enjoy the story of their journey with God in today's broadcast.
2022-08-0758 min2022-07-3115 min2022-07-2419 min2022-07-1719 min2022-07-1019 min2022-07-0318 min2022-06-3022 min2022-06-1919 min2022-06-1216 min2022-06-0523 min2022-05-2921 minSJLC SermonsMay 22 Worship (Guest Speaker Rev. Dr. Mary Shore)Rev. Dr. Mary Shore of LTSS joins us this week as we continue our study in Acts and also celebrate new members joining the church!
2022-05-2216 min2022-05-1516 min2022-05-0820 min2022-05-0121 min2022-04-2417 minSJLC SermonsApril 17 EasterThank you for joining us in this years Easter Service. Our Gospel this week is John 20:1-18.
Christ is Risen Alleluia!
2022-04-1718 min2022-04-1037 minSJLC SermonsApril 3 Worship (Lent 4)This week we are celebrate the installation of our two new Pastor Lori Carter and James Demmel. In Pastor Rhodes sermon we dive into John 12 learning that Judas willfully misinterprets as waste Mary’s extravagant act of anointing Jesus’ feet with costly perfume. Jesus recognizes that her lavish gift is both an expression of love and an anticipation of his burial.
2022-04-0321 minSJLC SermonsMarch 27 Worship (Lent 4)This week Pastor Lori Carter shares with us her very first sermon as a Pastor at St. John's. Pastor Lori continues would lenten walk through the book of Luke.
2022-03-2724 minSJLC SermonsMarch 20 Worship (Lent 3)Pastor James Demmel shares with us his first sermon on staff at St. John's. We continue our journey through Luke this advent season with today's Gospel reading Luke 13:1-9.
2022-03-2017 min2022-03-1321 min2022-03-0312 min2022-02-2719 min2022-02-2017 min2022-02-1321 min2022-02-0617 minSJLC SermonsJanuary 30 WorshipToday Pastor Rhodes continues our journey through the book of Luke referencing a feeling of "nostalgia".
2022-01-3018 minSJLC SermonsJanuary 23 Worship- Debbie Martin PurpurGuest Speaker Debbie Martin Purpur joins us today and talks about the many gifts God has given us.
2022-01-2318 min2022-01-0918 min2022-01-0203 min2021-12-191h 002021-12-1230 min2021-12-0622 minSJLC SermonsNovember 28-The first week of AdventAll Earth is Hopeful
Summary: November 28 is the first Sunday Advent, which means it’s also the first Sunday of the church year. It’s also the day we’ll begin our year-long study of the Gospel of Luke, beginning — surprise — with the first verse of the first chapter which talks about the “first” witnesses to the Gospel. What are you hoping during this season of “firsts”? The story of Zechariah may well help you out.
2021-11-2820 min2021-11-2119 min2021-11-1415 minSJLC SermonsNovember 7 The Season After Pentecost Pastor John Propst joins us this week and tells us about the Widow's "Mite Giving."
2021-11-0719 minSJLC SermonsOctober 31- Reformation SundayToday is Reformation Sunday! Pastor Rhodes talks with us about some people (including Martin Luther) who have changed the world.
2021-10-3121 minSJLC SermonsOct 24- The Season After PentecostJoin us this week as Former Bishop of the North Carolina ELCA Rev. Dr. Leonard Bolick shares with us the story of Bartimaeus receiving his sight.
2021-10-2418 minSJLC SermonsOctober 17- The Season After PentecostThis week Pastor Rhodes uses text from Matthew 10:35-45 to discuss... who are you Adam 1 or Adam 2?
2021-10-1715 minSJLC SermonsOct. 10- The Season AfterPentecostPastor Rhodes talks with us about "Distractions" from Luke Ch. 10.
2021-10-1020 minSJLC SermonsOctober 3- The Season After PentecostThis week our guest speaker Marvin Moore. Marvin is the Principal of Salisbury High School and talks with us about "the least of these".
2021-10-0338 minSJLC SermonsSept 26- The Season After Pentecost"The disciples are arguing again." What is it that causes such argument among Christians? Pastor Rhodes walks through chapter 9 of Mark's gospel as we wrestle with that very question.
2021-09-2617 min2021-09-1922 min2021-09-1216 min2021-09-0517 min2021-08-2923 minSJLC SermonsAugust 22- The Season After PentecostPlease join us this week as we say goodbye to Pastor Laura Henrik. Pastor Laura speaks on Romans 8.
2021-08-2218 minSJLC SermonsAugust15- Confirmation ServiceConfirmation Service 2021. We Celebrate with 15 confirmands this week as they share their faith statements with us.
2021-08-151h 33SJLC SermonsAugust15- Confirmation ServiceConfirmation Service 2021. We Celebrate with 15 confirmands this week as they share their faith statements with us.
2021-08-151h 33SJLC SermonsAugust 8 The Season After Pentecost- Mental ToughnessSummary: During the Olympics this past week, we were unexpectedly forced to deal with some pretty serious issues of mental health, an issue that has been tucked in the closet for far too long. This week we encounter the prophet Elijah’s struggle with mental health and God’s gentle but profound way of helping him deal with it.
2021-08-0818 minSJLC SermonsAugust 1- The Season After PentecostPastor Laura preaches from Exodus as the Israelites learn about God’s abundance.
2021-08-0121 min2021-07-2520 minSJLC SermonsJuly 18- The Season After PentecostPastor Laura explores Jesus' miraculous feeding and compassion.
2021-07-1822 minSJLC SermonsJuly 11 The Season After PentecostThere’s no doubt the stories of the Bible can sometimes feel like a soap opera. That’s definitely the case this week, as Herod and his niece-wife -- upset about their spat with John the Baptist over marital fidelity -- demand that his head be brought to their party guests on a silver platter. How are we to manage conflict and disagreement with one another? Even today, how are we to remain faithful and focused amidst such prideful, crazy drama?
2021-07-1122 minSJLC SermonsJuly 4 Celebration of LibertyJoin us in our Celebration of Liberty worship this week as Pastor Rhodes focuses on what it means to be free.
2021-07-0420 minSJLC SermonsJune 27- The Season After PentecostHere’s the brief summary: After a season of disappointment and despair, Pastor Rhodes reminds us of God’s promise, wrapped up in Psalm 30:5: “Weeping may endure with the night, but joy comes in the morning.”
2021-06-2724 minSJLC SermonsJune 20- The Season After PentecostPastor Laura continues our study through the Gospel of Mark with the story of Jesus calming the storm.
2021-06-2017 minSJLC SermonsJune 13 Worship- The Season After PentecostJoin us this week as Pastor Rhodes talks about the parable of the mustard seed.
2021-06-1320 minSJLC SermonsJune 6 Worship- The Season after PentecostPastor Laura preaches from Mark 3:19b-30 as Jesus comes under pressure early in his ministry.
2021-06-0619 minSJLC SermonsMay 30 Worship- the Holy TrinityThis week Pastor Rhodes celebrates the 1000th birthday of the church!
2021-05-3021 minSJLC SermonsMay 16-The Season of Easter Week 7For the final week of Easter, Pastor Laura takes a look at part of Jesus’ prayer in the garden.
2021-05-1616 minSJLC SermonsMay 9- The sixth Sunday in Easter- Mother's Day"I am the vine, you are the branches." Pastor Rhodes explores this text with us this week.
2021-05-0915 min2021-05-0224 minSJLC SermonsApril 25th- The Fourth Sunday of Easter- Youth SundayThis week's theme is "Just keep swimming" as we join the St. John's Youth in their leading of worship.
2021-04-2509 minSJLC SermonsApril 18th- The Third Sunday of EasterPeter thought his story ended with an empty net. Jesus had so much more in store for him ... and for you.
2021-04-1819 minSJLC SermonsApril 11th- TheSecond Sunday of EasterPastor Laura explores Jesus’ post resurrection appearance to the disciples and Thomas.
2021-04-1116 minSJLC SermonsEaster Sunday SermonThis week we join with millions of believers around the world in celebrating the resurrection of Christ. Christ is risen! he is risen indeed! Alleluia!
2021-04-0418 minSJLC SermonsMarch 28th Worship- Palm SundayJoin us as we work through the passion narrative for this Plan Sunday's worship.
2021-03-2852 minSJLC SermonsMarch 21st- The Fifth Sunday of LentThis week Pastor Rhodes wraps up our five week series on Essential Practices of the Christian life. We dive into the gospel of Matthew and learn about sharing.
2021-03-2118 minSJLC SermonsMarch 14th- The Fourth Sunday in lentPastor Laura looks at the faithful curiosity of Nicodemus to help encourage us in our own faith journey.
2021-03-1416 minSJLC SermonsMarch 7th- the Third Sunday in LentIn this weeks sermon, Pastor Rhodes talks about giving.
2021-03-0716 minSJLC SermonsFebruary 28th- The Second Sunday in LentIn today’s sermon, Pastor Rhodes tackles the 2nd of 5 essential practices of a Christian: Serving.
2021-02-2819 minSJLC SermonsFebruary 21st- The First Sunday in LentPastor Laura explores Matthew 4:1-11 and what the temptation of Jesus has to tell us about our life of worship.
2021-02-2116 minSJLC SermonsFebruary 14th- The TransfigurationPastor Laura takes a look at Jesus’ transfiguration and what it means for us today.
2021-02-1716 minSJLC SermonsFebruary 7th- The Fifth Sunday after EpiphanyIn this week’s sermon, Pastor Rhodes continues our study of the first chapter of Mark, where we uncover those things that are most important to Jesus — his priorities, values, and deep concerns. As we learn to follow Jesus, it makes sense to care about the things he cared about most. “Be like … Jesus!”
2021-02-0720 minSJLC SermonsJanuary 31st- The Fourth Sunday after EpiphanyContinuing in our study of Mark 1, Pastor Rhodes talks about authority in our lives. Who do you want to have authority in your life?
2021-01-3117 minSJLC SermonsJanuary24th- The Third Sunday after EpiphanyThis week Pastor Laura continue our study through Mark and talks with us about discipleship.
2021-01-2417 minSJLC SermonsJanuary 17th Sermon- The Second Sunday after EpiphanyIn the 1st chapter of Mark’s gospel, the Spirit drives Jesus into the wilderness. Odd, isn’t it? … unless you consider all that we can learn from Jesus about life in the wilderness. Is it only a place of despair, or can it be preparation for new life?
2021-01-1716 minSJLC SermonsJanuary 10th Sermon- The First Sunday after EpiphanyIt feels like we need a reset button. As we begin this new year, Pastor Rhodes reconnects us with the foundational principles of our faith, upon which our hope is built. Our readings: Isaiah 40:28-31 and Mark 1:9-11.
2021-01-1019 minSJLC SermonsJanuary 3rd The Season of ChristmasAs we continue the in the Season of Christmas, Pastor Laura walks with us through John chapter 1.
2021-01-0315 minSJLC SermonsDecember 27th-The Season of Christmas{astor Rhodes and Pastor Laura talk with us about the meaning and history of Chrismons and some of the favorites.
2020-12-2705 min2020-12-2515 minSJLC SermonsDecember 20th Worship- Advent 4Pastor Laura preaches on Luke 1:39-56 and the beautiful relationship of Mary, the mother of Jesus, and her cousin, Elizabeth, the mother of John the Baptist.
2020-12-2018 minSJLC SermonsDecember 13th Worship- Advent 3“Joseph was a righteous man” (Matthew 1:19). There’s so little we know about Joseph, Jesus’ earthly father. But this one verse — this one word — might be all we need to know. How might Joseph be a model for our journey to Bethlehem? That’s what Pastor Rhodes unpacks in this week’s sermon.
2020-12-1321 minSJLC SermonsDecember 6 Worship- Advent2
It seems odd to preach a sermon about John the Baptist 3 weeks before Christmas. He wasn’t even there that first Christmas night! But John’s message invites us into a different way of preparing for Christmas. “Prepare the way for the Lord. Make your hearts ready for him. Straighten the crooked paths of this world, loose the bonds that hold people back, proclaim the Good News far and wide.” In this week’s sermon, Pastor Rhodes reminds us to prepare our hearts with the same urgency that we prepare our homes.
2020-12-0618 minSJLC SermonsNovember 29 Worship- Advent 1Advent has begun and Pastor Laura asked the question, “What are you longing for?”
2020-11-2915 minSJLC SermonsNovember 22 Thanksgiving SundayIn this week’s sermon, Pastor Rhodes lifts up St. Paul’s call for us to “rejoice in the Lord always” (Philippians 4:4). It’s interesting that he doesn’t say “rejoice when you have something to rejoice” but to “rejoice … always.” Is that possible? That’s what we’ll be focusing on this Thanksgiving Sunday.
2020-11-2216 minSJLC SermonsNovember 15- The Season After PentecostIn this Sunday’s sermon, Pastor Rhodes tackles the Parable of the Talents. You might be surprised at how valuable a single talent is … but you should never be surprised at the incredible value of God’s great gift of grace.
2020-11-1515 minSJLC SermonsNovember 8th- The Season After PentecostPastor Laura explores what faithful and active readiness means as we await God’s kingdom.
2020-11-0818 minSJLC SermonsNovember 1 - All Saints Sunday
“Present.” During the All Saints Litany, names will be read of those St. John’s members who have died since last All Saints Day. As each name is read, the congregation whispers “present.” The tradition dates to Nicaragua in the 1980s when the political revolution led to the deaths of many Christians. In worship the names of the dead would be voiced and the congregation would say with one voice, “present.” The statement was a way for these grieving Christians to say that their loved ones were still present with them. Indeed, as we whisper “present” we proclaim the reality of the Com...
2020-11-0117 minSJLC SermonsOctober 25- ReformationPastor Rhodes speaks on Martin Luther and the Reformation, but also challenges us to be giants in our own circles.
2020-10-2507 minSJLC SermonsOctober 18th- The Season After PentecostGuest Pastor Emily Norris explores Matthew 22:15-22 and the idea of being citizens of the world and of God’s kingdom.
2020-10-1813 minSJLC SermonsOct 11- Consecration Sunday- Bishop Tim SmithThis consecration Sunday we welcome Bishop Tim Smith. Bishop Smith grew up in St. John's and is currently the Bishop of the North Carolina Synod of the ELCA.
Bishop Smith preaches from Matthew 22:1-14 and talks to us about how do we respond? In our stubborn corkiness or rejoicing in joyful effervescence.
2020-10-1114 minSJLC SermonsOctober 4th- The Season After PentecostThis Sunday, we took a dive into one of those Jesus-stories that’s just, well, doggone tricky. It’s often called the Parable of the Wicked Tenants (from Matthew 21), but Pastor Rhodes renames it the Parable of Me, a Laborer in the Vineyard. In this sermon, we uncover some core truths about God and about ourselves.
2020-10-0815 minSJLC SermonsSeptember 27th - The Season After PentecostSometimes our priorities get messed up in the hustle and bustle of life. This week, Pastor Laura will use Jesus’ encounter with the money changers in the Temple to ask the question, “How do we prioritize and make room for God in our lives?”
2020-10-0817 minSJLC SermonsSeptember 20- The Season After PentecostWhat are three of the most-used words in the English language? “I love you”? Maybe … but probably, “That’s not fair!” This Sunday, Pastor Rhodes takes an honest look at how fairness is addressed in the Bible and the devastating affect it can have on our relationships if we’re not careful. Join us this Sunday for powerful worship, beautiful music, and an abundance of God’s amazing grace.
2020-09-2016 minSJLC SermonsSeptember 13th-First CommunionWe celebrate the First Communion of ten this Sunday. Pastor Laura will focus on meals that Jesus shared during his life and ministry as we meet Jesus through the simplicity of bread and wine.
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