Holy Cross Lutheran Church

Bible Study | December 8

Sermon | "Unease and Anxiety" | December 8

The second week of Advent explores the deep unease and anxiety that Mary must have felt when the angel Gabriel delivered the overwhelming news that she would bear the Son of God. Mary’s response, “Let it be to me according to your word,” is a profound statement of faith in the face of uncertainty and discomfort. This reminds us that God often calls us into places that provoke fear and anxiety, yet He promises to be with us in those moments.

Sermon | "Who is Coming for Us?" | December 1

In the first week of Advent, we begin by asking: Who is the One who comes for us? The answer is overwhelming and literally awe-some. The God of the universe, the Alpha and Omega—the One who is outside of time and space—chooses to enter our world as a baby. This passage from Revelation paints a cosmic picture of Jesus, reminding us of His eternal nature. And yet, this is the same God who entered into the messiness of human existence. The incarnation is the ultimate act of love, as the eternal God comes to be with us.

Bible Study | November 24

Sermon | "Old Testament Promises for a New Testament People" | November 24

Somehow, over time, our understanding of heaven got a bit off. It's not that our understanding of heaven is incorrect, it's just incomplete. Far too many Christians think about heaven as a place they will go - some ethereal city in the clouds - rather than a place that is coming and will come to us...on earth. This creation, with all of its beauty and brokenness was created by God himself, and will be recreated in the Kingdom to come. The good news of Christ's coming kingdom is not only heaven...but earth as well. This is the old testament promise for a new testament people.

Bible Study | November 17

Sermon | "The Inevitable Coming of the Kingdom" | November 17

Often times, when Jesus describes the coming kingdom, the picture doesn't inspire a lot of joy. In fact, for some...there is fear. So which is it? Is the coming kingdom of God something to rejoice in or something to fear? Is the coming kingdom of God about judgement or hope? As we draw to the end of the church year - we reflect on God's coming kingdom and what it means for us as followers of Jesus.

Bible Study | November 10

Sermon | "Counting the Cost" Part 3 | November 10

When one looks at the global church it becomes exponentially apparent that the American Church (and those in it) are incredibly wealthy. The hard question is 'what will we do with all that wealth'. When we count all things as loss for the sake of Christ, and when we trust that He will provide what's needed when it's needed, then, in peace, we can use that wealth for the sake of our neighbors. In peace and trust, that wealth becomes an incredible tool for compassion, care, ministry and mission. There is a cost to a whole-hearted following of Jesus and His way. But, for the sake of the world, it's absolutely worth it.

Bible Study | November 3