Holy Cross Sunday Sermons

Pastor Mike's sermon on the Beginnings of the new year. How do we, in a culture steeped in marketing that tells us we are not enough, claim so boldly that God says to us: "You are my child, my beloved!" That makes all the difference in the world in this new year. Readings: Genesis 1:1-5 Acts 19:1-7Mark 1:4-11

Pastor Mike's sermon on the continued story of Good News of Great Joy for all the people, as the shepherds hear and respond to the good news by going and seeing all that has taken place.

Merry Christmas! Pastor Mike's sermon of the Good News of Great Joy for ALL the people. This is given "For You". What do those words mean for us as those who hear/respond to this good news?

Pastor Mike's sermon on the arrival of Jesus in our midst and how Mary's Magnificat and John's proclamation in the wilderness are responses aimed at the new things God is doing in our life. Readings: Isaiah 61:1-4, 8-111 Thessalonians 5:16-24John 1:6-8, 19-28

Pastor Jon's sermon on the beginning of the Good News of Jesus Christ, the Son of God - and how repentance is more than just making a turn on the tracks of life. Choo Choo!Readings:Isaiah 40:1-112 Peter 3:8-15Mark 1:1-8

Pastor Mike's sermon on the first week of Advent, a new church year, and Mark's little apocalypse of Jesus.Readings:Isaiah 64:1-91 Corinthians 1:3-9Mark 13:24-37

Pastor Mike's sermon on Christ the King Sunday, the final Sunday of the church's year. When we pray, "Your kingdom come, your will be done" we are making a political statement- as citizens of God's kingdom. Based on the Judgment of the Nations in Matthew 25:31-46.

Pastor Mike's sermon on the concept of Risk Tolerance as it relates to being bold and following after the God who risks everything for us. Based on the Parable of the Talents in Matthew 25:14-30.

Taking a hard look at the work the church does, Pastor Jon asks the words of Amos, "Do we honor God with our words and prayers but not our hearts?" How is it the Water's work is unleashed or dammed up by our actions?

On All Saints Sunday and Confirmation Sunday, how do we understand the Beatitudes from Matthew 5:1-12? How is it God views those we deem 'lesser' or 'unworthy? References about Stranger Things abound!

Once every 500 years, a sermon comes alone... picking up Luther's thoughts on Romans 3:19-28 and John 8:31-36, Pastor Mike's sermon is sure to help you continue reforming your own faith and life.

Pastor Mike's sermon on the presentation of Jesus in the Temple and Simeon's word of promise and praise to Jesus in Luke.

Sermon 2 of 3 in the series: Valuable ConversationsHow do we have difficult conversations around things like money, with young ones? How are our choices making a statement about who we believe God to be?Readings: Romans 12:4-8Luke 18:15-17

First sermon in the series: Valuable ConversationsUsing Matthew 6:19-24, how is it that we engage in having difficult and important conversations? How is our allegiance shaped by our active choices? Who do we really serve?

Pastor Mike's sermon on Luther's theology of the cross and how God is revealed in the crucified Christ.Readings-1 Corinthians 1:18-25Matthew 27:45-54

What does it mean to experience God's grace in the physical experience of Christ/the sacraments? Find out in this sermon around Luther's concept of the Means of Grace:Readings-Romans 1:16-17John 1:1-16

Pastor Jon's sermon on Luther's concept of justification, on which the church stands or collapses. Hopefully the sermon did justice to the former, not the latter!Readings:Romans 5:1-11Matthew 9:20-22

Pastor Mike's sermon on God's grace seen through the eyes of the Parable of the Prodigal Son: Romans 1:1-7Luke 15:1-2, 11-32

Pastor Jon's sermon on the Calling of Levi and what it means to live a life called to love of God and service to neighbor. Week 1 of the Freed & Renewed sermon series.

Pastor Mike's sermon on Peter, his confession, and his struggle to be a non-sinking rock.

Pastor Mike's sermon on the interaction between Jesus and the Canaanite woman who is seeking healing for her demon-oppressed daughter.

Pastor Jon's sermon on Jesus' miracle of walking on the water to meet the disciples. Not Peter's miracle. And what the boat means for us this day.

Pastor Mike's sermon on Matthew's Feeding of the 5000 and what it means to receive in graciousness from a generous God

Pastor Mike's sermon on the Parable of the Mustard Seed.Part 3 of 3 in the Seeds, Weeds, and Beautiful Things sermon series.

Pastor Jon's sermon on the Parable of the Weeds among the Wheat.Part 2 of 3 in the Seeds, Weeds, and Beautiful Things sermon series

Pastor Mike's sermon on Matthew's Parable of the Sower. Part 1 of 3 in the Seeds, Weeds, and Beautiful Things sermon series.

Pastor Mike's sermon on Jesus in Matthew 11 talking about burdens and yokes.

Pastor Jon's sermon on the need to represent Jesus no matter the welcome. How can we find ways to bring the message to those in need, however and whomever they are?

Pastor Mike continues to preach about the cost of discipleship and what it means when Jesus says, "I have come not to bring peace, but a sword" - Hint: It doesn't mean Jesus wants violence, it means that Jesus came to free us!

Pastor Mike's impassioned sermon about the compassion of Christ and the miracles that are produced by a loving God as seen in Matthew 9 and 10.

Pastor Jon's sermon on what it means to be a disciple of Jesus, framed in the context of the Great Commission found in Matthew 28:16-20

Pastor Mike's sermon on Pentecost Sunday, the Acts reading, and how the gift of the Holy Spirit means that God continues to speak to us today in new and meaningful ways. Definitely worth the listen!

Pastor Mike's sermon on the week's readings: Acts 1:6-141 Peter 4:12-14, 5:6-11 John 17:1-11

Pastor Jon's sermon on the Holy Spirit, what it means to have an advocate and how we are called to be an advocate to another from John 14:15-29.

How are we people of mercy because of who God is and how God dwells with us? Pastor Mike explores John 14:1-14.

Pastor Jon's sermon on John 10:1-10 and how we are called to have Jesus act as the gateway through which we interact with everyone and everything. (Just listen, it makes more sense inside!)

Pastor Mike's sermon on the Road to Emmaus and how Jesus meets us even in times of despair, drawing us in to conversation, renewal, and hope. Make sure to check out our "The Couch" podcast being released on 5/3 to learn more about how this meets our daily lives.