Best Saint James Episcopal Church Podcasts (2024)

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Sermon for November 3 2024 – All Saints’ Sunday 11:23

23h ago11:23

11:23

Gospel: John 11:32-44. Sermon by Jan Scrutton.By Saint James Episcopal Church, Fremont, CA

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The Life and Death of Saints (John 11:32-44) 12:17

2d ago12:17

12:17

As redeemed sinners, we live in a world marked by death. But we hope in Christ’s death to destroy death, so that we can enjoy our homecoming in heaven, where God will live with us and prepare a feast for us.By Rev. Molly Jane Layton

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Homily for October 27 2024 13:06

7d ago13:06

13:06

Gospel: Mark 10:46-52. Homily from members of the vestry.By Saint James Episcopal Church, Fremont, CA

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Stewardship Sermon IV: God is the Answer to the Question (Job 42:1-6, 10-17) 24:06

9d ago24:06

24:06

In this final sermon of our Stewardship series, the Reverend Jacob Smith talks about suffering and God's answer to our questions of theodicy.By Rev. Jacob Smith

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Sermon for October 20 2024 12:36

17d ago12:36

12:36

Gospel: Mark 10:35-45. Sermon by Rev Lori Walton. Hamas attacked Israel and Israel attacked Hamas. Russia invaded Ukraine and Ukraine struck back. Elon Musk gave $75 million to fund a campaign, the Pope called for Roman Catholics to choose the lesser of two evils, and with a statement, Taylor Swift got over 300,000 people to register to vote. These…

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Stewardship Sermon III: Prayer (Mark 10:35-45) 14:12

16d ago14:12

14:12

Jesus’s prayers and supplications to his Father in heaven gave him the strength to endure his passion so that he might become our source of grace, mercy, and eternal salvation.By Rev. Molly Jane Layton

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Sermon for October 13 2024 12:23

24d ago12:23

12:23

Gospel: Mark 10:17-31. Sermon by Rev Lori Walton.By Saint James Episcopal Church, Fremont, CA

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Stewardship Sermon II: Fellowship (Mark 10:17-31) 14:06

17d ago14:06

14:06

Salvation is about more than just eternal life; it’s about entering the kingdom of God and finding reconciliation with God and neighbor through his forgiveness.By Rev. Molly Jane Layton

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Sermon for October 6 2024 – Feast of St Francis 9:00

1M ago9:00

9:00

Gospel: Luke 12:13-21. Sermon by Rev Lori Walton.By Saint James Episcopal Church, Fremont, CA

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Stewardship Sermon I: The Apostles' Teaching (Job 1:1, 2:1-10) 23:45

24d ago23:45

23:45

In this sermon, the Reverend Jacob Smith shares what the apostles' teaching has to say to us in the midst of suffering.By Rev. Jacob Smith

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Sermon for September 29 2024 13:51

1M ago13:51

13:51

Gospel: Mark 9:38-50. Sermon by Jan Scrutton.By Saint James Episcopal Church, Fremont, CA

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Free from Stumbling Blocks (Mark 9:38-50) 13:55

1M ago13:55

13:55

Jesus frees us from the stumbling blocks in our lives through his death and resurrection.By Rev. Molly Jane Layton

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Sermon for September 22 2024 10:32

1M ago10:32

10:32

Gospel: Mark 9:30-37. Sermon by Rev Lori Walton.By Saint James Episcopal Church, Fremont, CA

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God's Agenda (James 3:13-4:3, 7-8a) 24:18

1M ago24:18

24:18

In this sermon, the Reverend Jacob Smith explains that while the world may have an agenda for you, so does God, and it is Good News.By Rev. Jacob Smith

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Sermon for September 15 2024 12:49

2M ago12:49

12:49

Gospel: Mark 8:27-38. Sermon by Rev Lori Walton.By Saint James Episcopal Church, Fremont, CA

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The Key to Eternal Life (Mark 8:27-38) 24:40

2M ago24:40

24:40

On Kickoff Sunday, the Reverend Jacob Smith talked about the good news of taking up one's cross.By Rev. Jacob Smith

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Sermon for September 8 2024 13:14

2M ago13:14

13:14

Gospel: Mark 7:24-37. Sermon by Rev Lori Walton.By Saint James Episcopal Church, Fremont, CA

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Transformed by the Law of Liberty (James 2:1-17) 21:44

2M ago21:44

21:44

In this sermon, the Reverend Jacob Smith reconciles St. Paul and St. James and reminds the congregation anything done apart from faith, especially works, is indeed dead.By Rev. Jacob Smith

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Sermon for September 1 2024 14:34

2M ago14:34

14:34

Gospel: Mark 7:1-8, 14-15, 21-23. Sermon by Rev Lori Walton.By Saint James Episcopal Church, Fremont, CA

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Religion That is Enough (Mark 7:1-8, 14-15, 21-23) 18:32

2M ago18:32

18:32

Tune in this week as the Reverend Jacob talks about the distinction between true religion and false religion.By Rev. Jacob Smith

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Sermon for August 25 2024 18:06

2M ago18:06

18:06

Gospel: John 6:56-69. Sermon by Jan Scrutton.By Saint James Episcopal Church, Fremont, CA

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The Scandal of Jesus (John 6:56-69) 15:26

2M ago15:26

15:26

There is something scandalous about who Jesus is and what he offers us through his death and resurrection.By Rev. Molly Jane Layton

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Sermon for August 18 2024 10:58

3M ago10:58

10:58

Gospel: John 6:51-58. Sermon by Rev Lori Walton.By Saint James Episcopal Church, Fremont, CA

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Eating the Body and Blood (John 6:51-58) 14:22

3M ago14:22

14:22

Through his death and resurrection, Jesus Christ offers us his body and blood, to bring us into eternal life. We celebrate this each week in the sacrament of the Eucharist, which is an outward and visible sign of the inward and spiritual grace inside us.By Rev. Molly Jane Layton

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Sermon for August 11 2024 13:36

3M ago13:36

13:36

Gospel: John 6:35,41-51. Sermon by Rev Lori Walton.By Saint James Episcopal Church, Fremont, CA

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The Bread of Life (John 6:35, 41-51) 11:44

3M ago11:44

11:44

Jesus is the bread that comes down from heaven, that gives us life eternal. In Christ, God offers us both knowledge and food, sustaining our entire person.By Rev. Molly Jane Layton

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Sermon for August 4 2024 12:49

3M ago12:49

12:49

Gospel: Luke 9:28-36. Sermon by Rev Lori Walton.By Saint James Episcopal Church, Fremont, CA

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The Problem With Self-Delusion (1 Samuel 11:26-12:14) 18:42

3M ago18:42

18:42

God loves you as you are, but he loves you too much to leave you that way. Rev. Jacob Smith explores this truth as illustrated in the confrontation between Nathan and David.By Rev. Jacob Smith

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Sermon for July 28 2024 11:18

3M ago11:18

11:18

Gospel: John 6:1-21. Sermon by Rev Lori Walton.By Saint James Episcopal Church, Fremont, CA

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Ordinary Bread (John 6:1-21) 13:21

3M ago13:21

13:21

In this sermon, seminarian Jacob Stewart explores how the Feeding of the 5000 shows us that Jesus can transform whatever bread we bring to him, and he is the bread that he wants to offer to us.By Jacob Stewart

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Sermon for July 21 2024 – Feast of St. James’ 14:25

4M ago14:25

14:25

Gospel: Mark 6:30-34, 53-56. Sermon by Jan Scrutton.By Saint James Episcopal Church, Fremont, CA

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Sermon for July 14 2024 14:39

4M ago14:39

14:39

Gospel: Mark 6:14-29. Sermon by Rev Lori Walton.By Saint James Episcopal Church, Fremont, CA

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What Would Jesus Not Do? (Mark 6:14-29) 21:46

4M ago21:46

21:46

God doesn’t deal with the sin of the world by instituting a program of moral improvement. Nor does God work by micromanaging evil. Rather, from the cross, we observe God drowns evil in a deluge of grace, mercy, and forgiveness. God sends his Son in the flesh to put sin to death once and for all.By Rev. Jacob Smith

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Sermon for July 7 2024 15:57

4M ago15:57

15:57

Gospel: Mark 6:1-13. Sermon by Rev Lori Walton.By Saint James Episcopal Church, Fremont, CA

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Boasting in Suffering (2 Cor. 12:2-10) 17:03

4M ago17:03

17:03

It is not in our achievements, but in our weaknesses, that God's power is brought to its full, glorious display.By John Asirvatham

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Sermon For June 30 2024 24:00

4M ago24:00

24:00

Gospel: Mark 5:21-43. Sermon by Rev Beth Phillips.By Saint James Episcopal Church, Fremont, CA

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Hope For The Hopeless (Mark 5:21-43) 12:48

4M ago12:48

12:48

In desperation, the bleeding woman and Jairus come to Christ, knowing that everything else has failed them. Christ is the sure foundation where He continues to be with and for you, no matter what is going on in your life.By Charlie Ziemann

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Sermon for June 30 2024 28:45

5M ago28:45

28:45

Gospel: Mark 4:35-41. Sermon by Rev Beth Phillips.By Saint James Episcopal Church, Fremont, CA

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Soundtrack of Your Life (1 Samuel 17) 22:01

4M ago22:01

22:01

The Reverend Andrew Baughen reminded us of the origin story of David who faced Goliath seeing the real problem, relying on God’s power and trusting in the ultimate Savior.By Rev. Andrew Baughen

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Sermon for June 16 2024 13:51

5M ago13:51

13:51

Gospel: Mark 4:26-34. Sermon by Rev Lori Walton (read by Jennifer Ravera).By Saint James Episcopal Church, Fremont, CA

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God Has a Choice (1 Samuel 15:34-16:31) 20:28

5M ago20:28

20:28

What you and I need is not just a makeover, but a complete and total heart transplant. And this is what King Jesus has come to do; to save us from the inside out.By Rev. Jacob Smith

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AA Founder's Day - Rev. John Zahl (Luke 4:40-44) 28:50

5M ago28:50

28:50

On AA Founder's Day, Rev. John Zahl of St. Matthew's Bedford reminded us of the deeply Christian foundations of Alcoholics Anonymous and how God loves us all in spite of our sin.By Rev. John Zahl

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Sermon for June 9 2024

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Gospel: Mark 3:20-35. Sermon by Rev Lori Walton.By Saint James Episcopal Church, Fremont, CA

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The Uncontrollable God (Mark 3:20-35) 14:38

5M ago14:38

14:38

Jesus is a very different King than earthly rulers. He does not want to relate to you by way of commandment, but by way of a specific declaration: "I forgive you."By Charlie Ziemann, Seminarian Intern

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Sermon for for June 2 2024 16:46

5M ago16:46

16:46

Gospel: Mark 2:23-3:6. Sermon by Canon J. Davey Gerhard.By Saint James Episcopal Church, Fremont, CA

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Speak, Lord, For Your Servants are Listening (1 Samuel 3:1-20) 18:52

5M ago18:52

18:52

In this sermon, the Reverend Jacob Smith articulates how God speaks to us clearly through two important yet often muddled words: Law and Gospel.By Rev. Jacob Smith