Holy Cross Lutheran Church

Sermon | "Where Life Begins" | January 11

The Christian life begins in the waters of baptism — It’s there that we are marked by Christ, the crucified. Yet, far too many Christians associate this life with the one that is to come - the one kept in heaven for us. When Jesus was baptized, it was to mark the beginning of His earthly ministry — His journey here on earth. The Christian life, the abundant life, is a life lived not only for heaven…but here on earth. This Surprisingly Better Life is a life lived in the Way - the way of Jesus.

Sermon | "A Lantern in the Cold Dark Woods" | January 4

In CS Lewis' The Lion, The Witch, and the Wardrobe, the Pevensie children stumble into a dark woods during an eternal winter. Yet, in the middle of that wood is a street lantern, aglow with light and warmth. That light is a beacon in that dark, cold wood. Today, we celebrate the Epiphany - when Magi from the east are enlightened by the Light of the Word. Jesus, like a street lantern in Lewis' wood, is a beacon calling every man, woman, boy and girl...home.

Sermon | "From Manger to Exodus: The Rescue Begins" | December 28

When Christmas is barely over, the Church reminds us that Jesus entered not a safe world, but a dangerous one. From fleeing to Egypt to bearing our suffering on the cross, Christ walks a new Exodus to rescue us from sin and fear.

Christmas Eve Sermon | "The King Has Arrived" | December 24

Bible Study | December 21

Sermon | "The King Comes Down" | December 21

On a quiet night outside Bethlehem, God chose shepherds and a manger to announce the arrival of His Son, the King. Today, we slow down, step into the darkness with the shepherds, and see how God’s glory shows up in humility.  We awe in the good news that the child of Bethlehem still meets us in ordinary places, turning fear into joy and anticipation into praise.

Bible Study | December 14

Sermon | "Where the King Makes His Home" | December 14

Jesus is not far off—He keeps showing up in the most ordinary places: preached words, poured water, bread, and wine. These simple gifts are where the King meets us face to face, just as truly as in Bethlehem and just as surely as when He comes again.

Bible Study | December 7

Sermon | "The End & the Right Now" | December 7

The same King who came in humility and who comes even now will come again as Judge and Deliverer. Advent directs us to prepare in repentance and hope for the trumpet that will peel back the sky.