Here We Stand — Reformation Day

On this Reformation Sunday, we remember what moved Martin Luther to take a stand and post his 95 Theses. It was not pride, rebellion, or a desire to break away from the Church. Rather, it was the clear and urgent message of Scripture—“For by works of the law no human being will be justified in His sight” (Romans 3:20). Luther recognized that no amount of effort, penance, or good works could put us right with God. A crime had been committed—sin has separated us from our Creator. And just as in Luther’s time, the world today is still desperate for the message of help and hope. With Luther we say: “Here we stand. We cannot do otherwise. God help us.” Web: https://saintjamesglencarbon.org/2025... Order of service: https://saintjamesglencarbon.org/wp-c... Online giving: https://saintjamesglencarbon.org/give Romans 5:8-11 Psalm 5 Revelation 14:6–7 Romans 3:19–28 John 8:31–36 Songs and Hymns: May the Peoples Praise You: Text and Tune: David Zimmer, Ed Cash, Keith Getty, Kristyn Getty, Stuart Townend; © 2016 Capitol CMG Paragon (Admin. by Capitol CMG Publishing), Getty Music Publishing (Admin. by Music Services, Inc.), Townend Songs (Admin. by Music Services, Inc.); used with permission, CCLI license # 20286740. A Mighty Fortress Is Our God: Text and tune by Martin Luther, public domain. Sing a New Song to the Lord: John Bell; © 1995 WGRG c/o Iona Community, GIA Publications, Inc.; Used with permission: One License #728607-A. 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. Psalm 150 (Praise the Lord): Text and tune: Matt Boswell; Matt Papa; © 2020 Love Your Enemies Publishing; © 2020 Getty Music Hymns and Songs; © 2020 Getty Music Publishing; © 2020 Messenger Hymns; Used with permission: CCLI license #20286740. The Church's One Foundation: Text by Samuel J Stone; tune by Samuel Wesley; public domain. They'll Know We are Christians by Our Love: Text and tune by Peter Scholtes, © 1966 F.E.L. Publications, © 1991 The Lorenz Corporation; used with permission, CCLI license # 20286740. Liturgies: Gloria in Excelsis: Text: Stephen P. Starke Sanctus: Text: Stephen P. Starke Agnus Dei: Text: Stephen P. Starke #sermon #gospel #timeofthechurch #grace #forgiveness #Luther #reformation #justification #Romans3