Holy Cross Lutheran Church

Giving is Living - "Two Masters?" - October 27, 2019

It is not possible to serve both God and money well. You will neglect one while serving the other. This is such a challenge in today's culture - since money seems to have all the power. Jesus instructs us to look at power and influence differently...and how it relates to our finances.

Giving is Living - "God Is a Giver" - October 20, 2019

If we are going to join Jesus in His one mission, in two places, as we invest in 3 relationships, it's going to require that we give it our all. Out life of following Christ is going to require that we embrace giving. Jesus asks, "What good is it if you gain the whole world but forfeit your soul?" We work so hard to get the right clothes, the right car, the right house, the right amount of money...we attempt to gain the whole world. But Jesus calls us to full living - which means NOT getting, but giving. This is especially true of our finances...which can war against God's Kingdom. If we want to fully live, then we'll have to embrace a life that gives.

Becoming More Than Spectators - Part 6 - October 20, 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.

Identity Crisis - "Neglect Not" - October 13, 2019

The writer to the Hebrews wants to encourage the church to not neglect the three relationship's Jesus lived - encouraging them to hold unswerving to faith, to meet together and to spur one another on toward love and good deeds (To a world in need of love).

Becoming More Than Spectators - Part 5 - October 13, 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.

Identity Crisis - "The Relationship Most Forgotten" - October 6, 2019

Jesus would see lost people and His insides would literally be moved – He had compassion on them because they were like sheep without a shepherd. We too are to have a heart that hurts for the lost and spurs us into action.

Becoming More Than Spectators - Part 4 - October 6, 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.

Identity Crisis - "The Three Relationships That Matter" - September 29, 2019

Relationships matter! Jesus spends his time in three relationships: with his father, with his disciples and with the crowds. As disciples and disciple makers of Jesus and, in order to embrace and live the full life of Jesus, it’s imperative that we spend our time in those same three relationship: with God, with other believers and with those who don’t believe in Jesus. Today we'll begin an exploration into our own engagement in those three relationships.

Becoming More Than Spectators - Part 3 - September 29, 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.

Identity Crisis - "Multi-Site Mission" - September 22, 2019

When we look the life of the early disciples, we witness an intentional rhythm in TWO locations: the temple and the household. Both locations are mission critical. The mission is lived out in both locations. As we join Jesus’ mission, making disciples, we must do so both at the Church and in our households.