Holy Cross Lutheran Church

"Expect a Miracle" - December 1, 2019

Advent is not only a time to prepare for Christmas, it is the message that God's dealings in our lives are often most effective when they come at our darkest times. The prophet Isaiah drew a vision of a beautiful future for God's people, but it was in their worst of times. God is a God of surprises. He often waits until we are open to His interventions. He sent Jesus when His people were at a low time. Don't miss His activities in your life by focusing on events and not on God and His promises.

Customizable - "Happiness or Holiness" - November 24, 2019

For many of us, the end goal is being happy! Parents who say, "I just want my kids to be happy," have bought into a cultural lie. Holiness is the end goal, not happiness. And God uses others in the body of Christ to encourage holiness. In fact, they are God's gift to you for holiness sake.

Becoming More Than Spectators - Part 11 - November 24, 2019

We’re not called and equipped to just watch the game, but be in the game. WE are called and equipped to be more than spectators.  In an age of consumers, Jesus followers are to be producers.

Customizable - "People Are Inherently Good" - November 17, 2019

People are often shocked when bad things happen, like mass shootings, violent crime...but should we be? If we're shocked by it, it's because we bought into a fallacy that people are inherently good. The Scriptures teach the exact opposite - that people are inherently bad. What does that mean for us?

Becoming More Than Spectators - Part 10 - November 17, 2019

We’re not called and equipped to just watch the game, but be in the game. WE are called and equipped to be more than spectators.  In an age of consumers, Jesus followers are to be producers.

Customizable - "It's All About ME" - November 10, 2019

The culture continues to suggest that we make ourselves the center of our worlds. That everything is about suiting my own personal desires and wants. This is nothing short of rebellion and idolatry. Jesus is the author and perfecter of our faith, He is both the Savior and the LORD. Lots of us like Jesus as Savior, but struggle with Jesus as LORD.

Becoming More Than Spectators - Part 9 - November 10, 2019

We’re not called and equipped to just watch the game, but be in the game. WE are called and equipped to be more than spectators.  In an age of consumers, Jesus followers are to be producers.

Giving is Living - "Contentment with What You Have" - November 3, 2019

Contentment is often a goal which is never realized. Is contentment possible? Yes, but it will require a shift in thinking from things to people. At the end of the day, our finances serve relationships. This is critical if we want to find contentment.

Becoming More Than Spectators - Part 8 - November 3, 2019

We’re not called and equipped to just watch the game, but be in the game. WE are called and equipped to be more than spectators.  In an age of consumers, Jesus followers are to be producers.

Becoming More Than Spectators - Part 7 - October 27, 2019

We’re not called and equipped to just watch the game, but be in the game. WE are called and equipped to be more than spectators.  In an age of consumers, Jesus followers are to be producers.