Shadows of the Cross

In this message from Acts 2, we were reminded that God graciously gives us the Trinity to grasp His work. We were reminded to give thanks and make fitting requests to the three-in-one.This sermon was recorded during worship at Hope Lutheran Church in Friendswood, TX on May 31st, 2026.

In this message from Numbers 11, we were reminded that God graciously sends His Spirit to us. We were also encouraged to look for opportunities to prophesy to people within our spheres of influence.This sermon was recorded during worship at Hope Lutheran Church in Friendswood, TX on May 24, 2026.

In this message from Ephesians 1, we were reminded that God graciously gives us faith and calls us to hope. We were also encouraged to give thanks for our faith and pray for one another.This sermon was recorded during worship at Hope Lutheran Church in Friendswood, TX on May 17, 2026.

In this message from Acts 17, we were reminded that God gives us our lives and our salvation. We were also encouraged to make our faith our number one priority.This sermon was recorded during worship at Hope Lutheran Church in Friendswood, TX on May 10, 2026.

In this message from Acts 6 and 7, we were reminded that God graciously gives us strength and wisdom when we need it. We were also encouraged to stand tall in our faith.This sermon was recorded during worship at Hope Lutheran Church in Friendswood, TX on May 3, 2026.

In this message from John 10, we were reminded that God graciously leads us into good things. We were also encouraged to carefully evaluate the leading influences in our lives.This sermon was recorded during worship on April 26th, 2026 at Hope Lutheran Church in Friendswood, TX.

In this message from Luke 24, we were reminded that God graciously, patiently draws us to Himself. We were also encouraged to read the Scriptures honestly.This sermon was recorded during worship at Hope Lutheran Church in Friendswood, TX on April 19, 2026.

In this message from John 12, we were reminded that God graciously coronated a Savior for us. We were also encouraged to observe Holy Week.This sermon was recorded during worship on March 29th, 2026 at Hope Lutheran Church in Friendswood, TX.

In this message from John 11, we were reminded that God graciously brings us out of the grave. We are encouraged to seek comfort in God's gifts for us.This sermon was recorded during worship at Hope Lutheran Church in Friendswood, TX on March 22, 2026.

In this message from John 9, we were reminded that God graciously gives us eyes to see Jesus. We are encouraged to be ready to give a reason for the hope we have.This sermon was recorded on March 15th, 2026 during worship at Hope Lutheran Church in Friendswood, TX.

In this message from Exodus 17, we were reminded that God graciously provides when we cannot. We were also encouraged to make prayer our first action when we find ourselves in need.This sermon was recording during worship at Hope Lutheran Church in Friendswood, TX on March 8th, 2026.

In this message from Genesis 12, we were reminded that God graciously calls us into blessings. We were also encouraged to discern our callings.This sermon was recorded during worship at Hope Lutheran Church in Friendswood, TX on March 1, 2026.

In this message from Romans 5, we were reminded that God binds us to Himself. We were also encouraged to take on a humble, repentant demeanor.This sermon was recorded during worship at Hope Lutheran Church in Friendswood, TX on February 22, 2026.

In this message from 2 Peter, we were reminded that God graciously gives us His Word to point us to His Son. We were also encouraged to carry our Bibles with us and dive into them as often as we can.This sermon was recorded during worship at Hope Lutheran Church in Friendswood, TX on February 15, 2026.

In this message from Matthew 5, we were reminded that God graciously preserves us and illuminates the way for us. We were also encouraged to be extraordinary in our vocations.This sermon was recorded during worship on February 8, 2026 at Hope Lutheran Church in Friendswood, TX.

In this message from Micah 6, we are reminded that God graciously resolves our need for sacrifice. We are also encouraged to respond to His gifts by walking humbly with Him.This sermon was recorded during worship at Hope Lutheran Church in Friendswood, TX on February 1, 2026.

In this message based on Matthew 4, we are reminded that God graciously reels us into the light of His grace. We are also encouraged to be fishers of men. The resources mentioned in the message can be found at this website.This sermon was recorded during worship on January 25th, 2026 at Hope Lutheran Church in Friendswood, TX.

In this message from John, we are reminded that God graciously calls us by the Holy Spirit. We are also encouraged to live as disciples.This sermon was recorded in worship at Hope Lutheran Church in Friendswood, TX on January 18, 2025.

In this message from Romans 6, we are reminded that God graciously gives us a new identity rooted in our new life in Christ. We are also encouraged to struggle against our pet sins.This sermon was recorded during worship on January 11, 2026 at Hope Lutheran Church in Friendswood, TX.

In this message from Ephesians, we are reminded that God graciously reveals the mystery of salvation to us. We are also encouraged to not make the Gospel into hidden, guarded knowledge.This sermon was recorded on January 4, 2026 in worship at Hope Lutheran Church in Friendswood, TX.

In this sermon from Galatians 4, we are reminded that God graciously makes us His heirs. We are reminded to act like it.This sermon was recorded on December 28th, 2025 during worship at Hope Lutheran Church in Friendswood, TX.

In this message from Luke 2, we are reminded that Jesus graciously came to reconcile us with God. We are also encouraged to run to meet our God in worship, prayer, and Bible Study.This sermon was recorded during worship on Christmas Eve at Hope Lutheran Church in Friendswood, TX.

In this message from Isaiah 7, we are reminded that God offers deliverance even before we ask for it. We are also encouraged to trust in God and actively listen for His guidance.This sermon was recorded during worship at Hope Lutheran Church in Friendswood, TX on December 21st, 2025.

In this devotion, we are reminded that God graciously provided a savior. We are encouraged to prepare our hearts for Christmas.This was recorded during worship at Hope Lutheran Church in Friendswood, TX on December 14th, 2025.

In this message from Matthew 3, we were reminded that God graciously comes to us with the Kingdom. We were also encouraged to make the way to Him straight for ourselves and for each other.This sermon was recorded in worship at Hope Lutheran Church in Friendswood, TX on December 7th, 2025.

In this message from Romans 13, we are reminded that God graciously armors us with His light. We are also encouraged to make love a hallmark of our identity.This sermon was recorded in worship at Hope Lutheran Church on November 30th, 2025.

In this message from Luke 23, we are reminded that God graciously promises us a place in paradise. We are also encouraged to confess our sins and defer to His authority.This sermon was recording during worship at Hope Lutheran Church in Friendswood, TX on November 23, 2025.

In this message from Exodus 4, we are reminded that God graciously shows us who He is in Jesus. We are also encouraged to be able to describe who our God is to someone who doesn't know.

A message from the Beatitudes in Matthew 5 where we are reminded that God graciously blesses us in our brokenness. We are also encouraged to see His blessings.This sermon was recorded on November 2nd, 2025 at Hope Lutheran Church in Friendswood, TX.

A message from John 8 where we are reminded that God graciously sets us free from sin. We are also encouraged to boldly declare "our truth" as THE Truth.This sermon was recorded on October 26th, 2025 at Hope Lutheran Church in Friendswood, TX.

In this message from 2 Timothy, we are reminded that God graciously gives us His Word to point us to Jesus. We are also encouraged to become increasingly familiar with Scripture.This sermon was recorded on October 19, 2025 at Hope Lutheran Church in Friendswood, TX.

In this message, we are reminded that God graciously fulfilled His mission for us in Jesus. We are also encouraged to stand on faith alone.This is a sermon recorded on August 17th, 2025 at Hope Lutheran Church in Friendswood, TX.

In this message from Luke 12:22-40, we are reminded that God graciously takes care of us both now and eternally. We are also encourage to trust, rely on, and prioritize God in our lives.This sermon was recorded on August 10th, 2025 at Hope Lutheran Church in Friendswood, TX.

In this message from Daniel 12, we are reminded that God graciously promises us eternal peace and offers us peace in the midst of our earthly troubles. We are also encouraged to take heart when we face trouble and hardship in this life.This sermon was recorded at Hope Lutheran Church in Friendswood, TX on August 3rd, 2025.

In this message from Daniel 7-8, we are reminded that God's dominion over all things is inevitable. We are also encouraged to let go of our anxieties and burdens, trusting Christ to carry us home.This sermon was recorded at Hope Lutheran Church in Friendswood, TX on July 27th, 2025.

In this message from Daniel 6, we are reminded that God is faithful and delivers His people. We are also encouraged to be faithful in prayer, in worship, and in our vocations.This sermon was recorded on July 20, 2025 at Hope Lutheran Church in Friendswood, TX.

In this message from Daniel 3, we are reminded that God is faithful in His salvation of us. We are also encouraged to be courageously, defiantly faithful.This sermon was recorded on June 29th, 2025 at Hope Lutheran Church in Friendswood, TX.

In this message from Daniel 1, we are reminded that God is faithful in working through ordinary things. We are also encouraged to be familiar with the culture without sacrificing our integrity.This sermon was recorded at Hope Lutheran Church in Friendswood, TX on June 22nd, 2025.

A message from Daniel 1:1-7 where we are reminded that God is faithful to His people and His promises. We are also encouraged to move our faith to the forefront of our identity.This sermon was recorded at Hope Lutheran Church in Friendswood, TX on June 15th, 2025.

In this message from Acts 2, we are reminded that God graciously sends us a Helper for the sake of our faith and for the sake of the faith of those around us. We are also encouraged to be zealous tools of the Spirit.This sermon was recorded at Hope Lutheran Church in Friendswood, TX on June 8th, 2025.

In this message from Acts 1, we are reminded that God graciously baptizes us with the Holy Spirit. We are also encouraged to do ministry on a daily basis.This sermon was recorded at Hope Lutheran Church in Friendswood, TX on June 1st, 2025.

In this message from John 16, we are reminded that God has graciously overcome everything that stresses us out. We are also encouraged to let go of our stress.This sermon was recorded at Hope Lutheran Church in Friendswood, TX on May 25th, 2025.

In this message from John 16, we are reminded that God graciously returns to us. We are also encouraged to pray for faith.This sermon was recorded at Hope Lutheran Church in Friendswood, TX on May 18th, 2025.

A sermon from John 10 where we are reminded that God graciously holds us secure. We are also encouraged to listen for His voice.This sermon was recorded at Hope Lutheran Church in Friendswood, TX on May 11th, 2025.

A sermon from Revelation 5 where we are reminded that God graciously gives us a reason to worship and are encouraged to remember what worship is for.This sermon was recorded at Hope Lutheran Church in Friendswood, TX on May 4th, 2025.

A sermon based in Luke 24 where we are reminded that God raised Jesus from the dead for us. We are also encouraged to honor Christ.This sermon was recorded at Hope Lutheran Church in Friendswood, TX on April 20th, 2025.

A sermon from John 12 where we are reminded that God graciously came as a humble king to save His people. We are also encouraged to go after Him.A sermon from April 13th at Hope Lutheran Church in Friendswood, TX.

We are reminded that God graciously seeks us out. We are encouraged to rejoice at one another's faith.A sermon from March 30th at Hope Lutheran Church in Friendswood, TX.

We are reminded that God graciously gives us time to turn to Him. We are encouraged to watch and to warn.A sermon from March 23rd, 2025 at Hope Lutheran Church in Friendswood, TX.

We are reminded that God graciously finishes His work in Christ. We are encouraged to lean into the challenges our faith has for us.A sermon from March 16th at Hope Lutheran Church in Friendswood, TX.