Holy Cross Lutheran Church

Sermon | "Come Weary" | July 5

Sun, 05 Jul 2026 14:32:50 -0300

We live in a world that rewards productivity, praises busyness, and quietly teaches us that rest must be earned. But Jesus offers something radically different: rest not as a reward for finishing your work, but as a gift for weary souls. In Him, we discover a surprisingly better way to carry the weight of life.

Sermon | "Rough Water" | June 14

Sun, 14 Jun 2026 14:35:45 -0300

Often times, the water begins to get rough well before one encounters rapids. It doesn’t take long before the early church would encounter rough water. But, rather than retreat, the early church presses into prayer, asking for the strength and endurance to keep going…even if it means rougher water still.

Sermon | "Living in the Power" | June 7

Sun, 07 Jun 2026 13:45:59 -0300

Anyone who has ever rafted down a river quickly recognizes the power of moving water. Jesus promised that His disciples would do “greater things than Him,” and it’s the Spirit who keeps us connected to the POWER. As the church begins to expand, Jesus’ ministry of power — particularly in healing — continues to be a primary tool for witness. And while all that power could go to one’s head, the disciples are quick to point out this POWER comes from SOMEONE else.

Sermon | "Riding the Current" | May 31

Sun, 31 May 2026 12:58:14 -0300

Learning the pace, tempo and rhythm of the water is key to any rafting trip - especially as one approaches the power and unpredictably of the rapids. In the wake of the Spirit’s outpouring, the early church discovered spiritual rhythms that kept them intimately connected to Christ - and prepared them for the rough rapids that would come.

Sermon | "Opening the Floodgates" | May 24

Sun, 24 May 2026 12:58:58 -0300

The work of Christ, on a cross and through a tomb, created a ripple that touched the edge of every human experience. Yet, it was the outpouring of the Holy Spirit that opened the floodgates! While Jesus attracted a good number of disciples, it’s in the wake of the Holy Spirit’s coming that the church sees exponential growth. Today we celebrate the opening of the floodgates and the outpouring of the Spirit and the journey that begins in its wake.

Sermon | "The Ripple TO and THROUGH Death" | May 17

Sun, 17 May 2026 14:04:55 -0300

The resurrection ripple touches everything, affects everything, and redefines everything. The resurrection is THE defining moment of all human history. And it is worth dying for. Stephen - the first martyr - was so convinced of Jesus’ resurrection, His Lordship and the life He brings…that he was willing to lay his life on the line rather than deny the life that was his in Jesus. And yet, in his death, his (eternal) life began.

Bible Study | May 10

Sun, 10 May 2026 14:38:42 -0300

Sermon | "The Ripple Through Old Patterns" | May 10

Sun, 10 May 2026 14:18:43 -0300

The pivot from disciple-arresting Saul to disciple-making Paul is his encounter with the Resurrected Jesus. The Jesus Who died, Whom the disciples claimed had risen from the dead, Whose teaching was unraveling everything Saul loved - that Jesus met Saul on a road. And his interaction with the resurrected Jesus - left him so that he could see the world anew. That’s what the resurrection does - it allows us to see the world anew.

Sermon | "The Ripple Through Trust" | May 3

Sun, 03 May 2026 15:01:50 -0300

The resurrection ripple affected each disciples - but perhaps, none as profoundly as Peter. Peter’s journey from “I don’t know him” to “Jesus Christ IS the Cornerstone” can be indicative of each an ever one of us - our past failures hidden in the blinding light of Jesus’ resurrection.

Bible Study | April 26

Sun, 26 Apr 2026 14:32:13 -0300

Sermon | "The Ripple of Competing Voices" | April 26

Sun, 26 Apr 2026 14:20:40 -0300

The resurrection life is an abundant life - both now and in the world to come. But, the abundance that Jesus speaks about is often at odds with the abundance the world desires. In fact, the abundant life will only be found when the desire for the abundance of the world…dies. The resurrection ripple brings death and life.

Bible Study | April 19

Sun, 19 Apr 2026 22:07:54 -0300

Sermon | "The Ripple of What's Next" | April 19

Sun, 19 Apr 2026 21:59:09 -0300

The implications of an empty tomb were not immediately known. In fact, some disciples lived in fear — talking in hushed tones and wondering what’s next. No doubt, the journey to Emmaus was exactly that. But - it’s there, on the journey, that Jesus meets those wrestling with “implications” and questions of “what’s next.” And it’s there - that Jesus provides the guide needed to keep walking in faith.

Bible Study | April 12

Sun, 12 Apr 2026 14:07:07 -0300

Sermon | "The Ripples of Faith and Doubt" | April 12

Sun, 12 Apr 2026 13:59:54 -0300

Christ is risen! The resurrection is an event that alters the world as we know it. And yet, in those early hours, doubt is present…and not just from crowds…from within Jesus’ close-knit group of friends — his own disciples. Like lots of people, Thomas needs assurances. He needs proof. His doubt is written into history but not for the reason most assume. His doubt is not shunned by Jesus, but embraced. Doubt and faith live very closer together.

Easter Sermon | "The Weight Lifted" | April 5

Sun, 05 Apr 2026 14:17:58 -0300

The weight that crushed Christ on Good Friday does not rise with Him on Easter. Death remains in the grave; sin remains condemned; wrath remains satisfied. Christ emerges without the burden He carried—and because He rises without it, so do we. Easter is not just victory after suffering. Easter is the removal of the entire weight of the world’s sin. The burden that has followed humanity from Genesis 3 is nowhere to be found. It has been crushed, buried, and left behind.

Good Friday Sermon | "The Full Weight Falls" | April 3

Fri, 03 Apr 2026 22:22:30 -0300

Maundy Thursday Sermon | "The Grapes of Wrath" | April 2

Thu, 02 Apr 2026 22:29:17 -0300

Bible Study | March 29

Sun, 29 Mar 2026 15:05:42 -0300

Sermon | "The Weight of the World on the King Who Rides in Victory" | March 29

Sun, 29 Mar 2026 14:54:34 -0300

Jesus enters Jerusalem as the long-promised King—but He does not come to take power. He comes already bearing the full accumulated weight of Scripture: the first sin, the broken Law, Israel’s failures, their laments, their exile, their sacrifices, and their stone-hard hearts. The crowds cry “Hosanna,” but the King rides in carrying the burden they cannot see—the sin of the world. Palm Sunday is not triumph but transfer: the weight of humanity being placed onto the shoulders of Christ, the true Scapegoat and the lifted-up Deliverer.

Bible Study | March 22

Sun, 22 Mar 2026 12:50:34 -0300

Sermon | "The Weight of a Heart of Stone" | March 22

Sun, 22 Mar 2026 12:42:30 -0300

Even after returning from exile, Israel’s deepest captivity remains: the hardened, unresponsive heart that cannot keep God’s covenant. The problem is no longer Babylon—it is within. Sin is not just what we do; it is what we are. Into this hopelessness, God announces the New Covenant—a promise to give His people a new heart, a new spirit, and forgiveness that will not be revoked. This promise leads directly into Holy Week, where Christ establishes the new covenant in His blood.

Bible Study | March 15

Sun, 15 Mar 2026 15:03:25 -0300

Sermon | "The Weight of Captivity" | March 15

Sun, 15 Mar 2026 14:55:28 -0300

Exile confronts God’s people with a devastating truth: everything they trusted—land, temple, king, identity—can be stripped away. Captivity exposes the fragility of human security and the depth of spiritual dislocation. Yet God promises deliverance from an unexpected source: a Persian king named Cyrus, called His “anointed.” Through this unlikely rescuer, God restores His people and foreshadows Christ, who liberates us from the deeper captivity of sin, death, and the devil.

Bible Study | March 8

Sun, 08 Mar 2026 14:30:39 -0300

Sermon | "The Weight of Hope Deferred" | March 8

Sun, 08 Mar 2026 14:23:46 -0300

God’s people groan under the weight of suffering, injustice, and delayed deliverance. Habakkuk and Lamentations capture the cry of a wounded nation: “How long, O Lord?” Their grief reveals a burden deeper than circumstance—the ache of hopes deferred and prayers seemingly unheard. Yet God promises that the one who brings judgment will in turn be judged. Babylon will fall. Oppression will end. And this reversal anticipates Christ, who will take judgment into Himself and bring hope out of ruins.

Bible Study | March 1

Sun, 01 Mar 2026 14:49:06 -0400

Sermon | "The Weight of Repeated Failure" | March 1

Sun, 01 Mar 2026 14:45:04 -0400

The story of the Judges confronts us with the weight of repeated failure. Israel falls into sin, cries out, is rescued—and then collapses again. These cycles reveal not merely bad habits but a deeper spiritual truth: left to ourselves, we return to the same sins, the same patterns, the same brokenness. Yet in every generation, God raises a deliverer—lifted up for a moment, empowered by His Spirit—to rescue His people. These imperfect saviors point ahead to the One who will break the cycle forever.

Bible Study | February 22

Sun, 22 Feb 2026 15:00:30 -0400

Sermon | "The Weight of Broken Covenants" | February 22

Sun, 22 Feb 2026 14:52:30 -0400

The Law reveals the weight of sin with crushing clarity. When God speaks the commandments, Israel discovers not a path to moral improvement but a mirror reflecting the truth: we cannot keep God’s law, and we cannot save ourselves. Yet in the wilderness, God provides a surprising promise. When His people look upon the bronze serpent lifted high, He shows them the pattern of salvation—life through Another who is lifted up for us.

Ash Wednesday Sermon | "The Weight of the First Sin" | February 18

Fri, 20 Feb 2026 19:49:05 -0400

Bible Study | February 15

Sun, 15 Feb 2026 15:13:16 -0400

Sermon | "Courageous Influencer" | February 15

Sun, 15 Feb 2026 15:02:18 -0400

The purpose of the Christian Life is walking toward the surprisingly better life with others; not only with other believers, but with those who are far from God. To be clear, walking with Jesus means walking into places and relationships that are often uncomfortable. And, to do so, means walking in patience and great humility while also requiring a deep trust in the powerful and transformative gospel of Jesus. When we are discipled in the words and ways of Jesus, we will - like Him - become courageous influencers.

Bible Study | February 8

Sun, 08 Feb 2026 13:58:46 -0400

Sermon | "Generous Host" | February 8

Sun, 08 Feb 2026 13:53:49 -0400

There are times when Jesus doesn’t pull punches - He just unloads with full force. When Jesus tells the Parable of the Good Samaritan - He is condemning those who are too busy to stop for others, too prideful to speak to the lowly, or too holy to interact with sinners. People matter. God’s desire is that all people would be in the Way of Jesus - walking toward the Surprisingly Better Life. And more often than not - God puts people in our path so we can practice generosity - both with our time and possessions. When we are discipled in the words and ways of Jesus, we will - like Him - become generous hosts.

Sermon | "Compassionate Friend" | February 1

Sun, 01 Feb 2026 14:47:50 -0400

God is compassionate. This is affirmed by the scriptures over and over and over again. God is slow to anger, He is forgiving, and His love for us…is steadfast. Time and time again, in the biographies of Jesus, we read of Jesus’ compassion on the crowds - He joined them in the suffering of their bodies, minds and Spirits. And that compassion led Him to act. When we are discipled in the words and ways of Jesus, we will - like Him - become compassionate friends.

Sermon | "Expectant Listener" | January 25

Sun, 25 Jan 2026 13:11:28 -0400

Theologians down through the centuries all agree - God is actively speaking to His people and His people are actively ignoring Him. In other words, it’s not a talking…but a listening problem. When Jesus tells us the Kingdom of God is at hand - He’s telling us that we can access God’s kingdom - if we simply pay attention, listen to what’s being said, and then by God’s spirit, walk in faith. When we are discipled in the words and ways of Jesus, we will - like Him - become expectant listeners.

Sermon | "What's the Purpose?" | January 18

Sun, 18 Jan 2026 14:49:28 -0400

At the end of the day, the command of Jesus for every disciple is to be a disciple-maker. As we walk toward the surprisingly better life, being shaped in the words and ways of Jesus, we are commanded to bring others along. Discipling other people isn’t difficult, but we won’t do it by accident. We are called to share the story of Jesus, to walk in His ways along side of others, in the places where we live, work, and play.

Sermon | "Where Life Begins" | January 11

Sun, 11 Jan 2026 12:22:48 -0400

The Christian life begins in the waters of baptism — It’s there that we are marked by Christ, the crucified. Yet, far too many Christians associate this life with the one that is to come - the one kept in heaven for us. When Jesus was baptized, it was to mark the beginning of His earthly ministry — His journey here on earth. The Christian life, the abundant life, is a life lived not only for heaven…but here on earth. This Surprisingly Better Life is a life lived in the Way - the way of Jesus.

Sermon | "A Lantern in the Cold Dark Woods" | January 4

Sun, 04 Jan 2026 14:49:51 -0400

In CS Lewis' The Lion, The Witch, and the Wardrobe, the Pevensie children stumble into a dark woods during an eternal winter. Yet, in the middle of that wood is a street lantern, aglow with light and warmth. That light is a beacon in that dark, cold wood. Today, we celebrate the Epiphany - when Magi from the east are enlightened by the Light of the Word. Jesus, like a street lantern in Lewis' wood, is a beacon calling every man, woman, boy and girl...home.

Sermon | "From Manger to Exodus: The Rescue Begins" | December 28

Sun, 28 Dec 2025 12:58:09 -0400

When Christmas is barely over, the Church reminds us that Jesus entered not a safe world, but a dangerous one. From fleeing to Egypt to bearing our suffering on the cross, Christ walks a new Exodus to rescue us from sin and fear.

Christmas Eve Sermon | "The King Has Arrived" | December 24

Wed, 24 Dec 2025 20:26:09 -0400

Bible Study | December 21

Sun, 21 Dec 2025 15:33:09 -0400

Sermon | "The King Comes Down" | December 21

Sun, 21 Dec 2025 15:27:08 -0400

On a quiet night outside Bethlehem, God chose shepherds and a manger to announce the arrival of His Son, the King. Today, we slow down, step into the darkness with the shepherds, and see how God’s glory shows up in humility. We awe in the good news that the child of Bethlehem still meets us in ordinary places, turning fear into joy and anticipation into praise.

Bible Study | December 14

Sun, 14 Dec 2025 14:52:20 -0400

Sermon | "Where the King Makes His Home" | December 14

Sun, 14 Dec 2025 14:46:26 -0400

Jesus is not far off—He keeps showing up in the most ordinary places: preached words, poured water, bread, and wine. These simple gifts are where the King meets us face to face, just as truly as in Bethlehem and just as surely as when He comes again.

Bible Study | December 7

Sun, 07 Dec 2025 22:24:21 -0400

Sermon | "The End & the Right Now" | December 7

Sun, 07 Dec 2025 22:15:25 -0400

The same King who came in humility and who comes even now will come again as Judge and Deliverer. Advent directs us to prepare in repentance and hope for the trumpet that will peel back the sky.

Bible Study | November 23

Sun, 23 Nov 2025 14:43:07 -0400

Sermon | "The King Still Rules" | November 23

Sun, 23 Nov 2025 14:42:32 -0400

The last Sunday of the Church Year - is known as Christ the King Sunday. Yet, the texts associated with this day are often texts that feel…well, less than kingly. A crucified Jesus takes center stage, reminding us that kingly power and authority are characterized by humility and though the world feels broken…the King still rules.

Bible Study | November 16

Sun, 16 Nov 2025 14:28:25 -0400

Sermon | "Thank You's Go a Long Way" | November 16

Sun, 16 Nov 2025 14:22:07 -0400

Teaching kids to say please and thank you is one of the first lessons in language. But, it’s also a lesson in a kind of attitude — a way of understanding one’s self in the world and in relationship to others. This same attitude is carried by those of us who follow Jesus, acknowledging our dependence on God. A Thank you…goes a long way.

Bible Study | November 9

Sun, 09 Nov 2025 15:33:05 -0400

Sermon | "Amply Supplied" | November 7

Sun, 09 Nov 2025 15:26:13 -0400

Jesus is really clear: life does not consist in the abundance of possessions. The surprisingly better life is NOT one in which we simply get more. Rather, the life and way of Jesus is to give one’s whole self: possession, time, love, money, etc. We give in order to have life. AND, we give, in order to share life. As the Psalmist reminds us, God “…released those condemned to death...so, write it down…[that] a people yet created can praise the Lord.” The Life of Jesus is for us and for Generations to Come.

Bible Study | November 2

Sun, 02 Nov 2025 13:08:43 -0400

Sermon | "Giving Cheerfully" | November 2

Sun, 02 Nov 2025 13:07:48 -0400

Bible Study | October 26

Sun, 26 Oct 2025 16:24:42 -0300

Sermon | "For Generations" | October 26

Sun, 26 Oct 2025 16:16:00 -0300

Jesus is really clear: life does not consist in the abundance of possessions. The surprisingly better life is NOT one in which we simply get more. Rather, the life and way of Jesus is to give one’s whole self: possessions, time, love, money, etc. We give in order to have life. AND, we give, in order to share life. As the Psalmist reminds us, God “…released those condemned to death...so, write it down…[that] a people yet created can praise the Lord.” The Life of Jesus is for us and for Generations to Come.

Bible Study | October 19

Sun, 19 Oct 2025 14:23:16 -0300

Sermon | "Love: In All, Through All, and for All" | October 19

Sun, 19 Oct 2025 14:15:12 -0300

The Church is a community unlike any other. It is the only community designed to help us walk with Jesus; to be a place of both encouragement and accountability to the life Jesus offers. In our Christ-centeredness, in our mission-sentness, in our rhythms together, permeating through it all is LOVE. Love is what binds us together, it’s what shapes us, it's what compels us, it’s what sends us. Love is the journey we’re on- a journey toward the surprisingly better life.

Bible Study | October 12

Sun, 12 Oct 2025 14:42:34 -0300

Sermon | "Rhythms of Life Together, Shaped by the Spirit" | October 27

Sun, 12 Oct 2025 14:37:38 -0300

The outpouring of the Holy Spirit is the birth of the New Testament Church…now fueled by a God who dwells NOT in a temple, but in the heart. Like God’s people of old, the New Testament Church knew that their life together, and the rhythms of that life were formative both as individuals and as a community; we are shaped by the things we do…and do often. Our life together is shaped by the rhythms and disciplines we share.

Bible Study | October 5

Sun, 05 Oct 2025 15:22:06 -0300

Sermon | "Why Are You Standing Around" | October 5

Sun, 05 Oct 2025 15:13:52 -0300

When we join with saints around the globe and through history to profess faith in the words of the Nicene Creed, we boldly say together I believe in one holy, Christian and Apostolic Church. In other words, we believe the Church is HOLY, CHRIST-CENTERED, and MISSION-SENT. The Church is only Christian when it not only looks up to Jesus BUT OUT to the world.

Bible Study | September 28

Sun, 28 Sep 2025 15:49:17 -0300

Sermon | "Foundation Issues" | September 28

Sun, 28 Sep 2025 15:37:06 -0300

Bible Study | September 21

Sun, 21 Sep 2025 14:31:17 -0300

Sermon | "I Do" | September 21

Sun, 21 Sep 2025 14:20:34 -0300

Promises are often made and just as often…broken. In fact, our experiences with broken promises have created a kind of chronic distrust. God is a promise-maker…and more importantly, a promise-keeper. If we are to understand the nature of the Church, we must accept that it was begun with a promise…His promise. And it is a promise that he has, is and will keep until he comes again.

Bible Study | September 14

Sun, 14 Sep 2025 12:45:57 -0300

Sermon | "What Do You Want?" | September 14

Sun, 14 Sep 2025 12:38:36 -0300

What do you want? It feels like a rather simple question. And yet, it is a question that gets to the very depth of one’s heart and spirit. Jesus came to bring us an abundant life…that we know. But, do we WANT the life Jesus came to bring us? Do we want what Jesus has to offer? Even if it means dying to myself? Even if it means saying no to things I “love?” What do you want - this is the question Jesus asks today and it is the question we must answer.

Bible Study | September 7

Sun, 07 Sep 2025 15:08:24 -0300

Sermon | "Walking with Jesus" | September 7

Sun, 07 Sep 2025 15:07:50 -0300

Someone once said, “Everybody ends up somewhere, some people end up there on purpose.” We are all walking toward something: pleasure, financial success, social prominence, influence, and/or power. Some of us are walking away from something: trauma, broken promises, embarrassment, fractured relationships, disappointment, and/or shame. Whether we’re walking toward something or away from something - an encounter with Jesus will redefine that journey as something surprisingly better.

Sermon | "The Awkward Silence of Grace" | August 31

Sun, 31 Aug 2025 21:28:47 -0300

What if God’s greatest work happens not in the noise, but in the silence? This Sunday we’ll step into the awkward silence Jesus creates, so that we too can tune in to His invitation to a better life...where we get to let go of striving and find joy in trusting.

Sermon | "The Hard Truth" | August 17

Sun, 17 Aug 2025 12:12:55 -0300

'The truth hurts.' 'The cold hard truth.' 'The truth, the whole truth and nothing but the truth.' "The truth," author Joe Klass notes, "will set you free...but first it'll tick you off." Truth is something every human being must reckon with at some point. In our text this week, those of us who follow Jesus, must wrestle with the truth of God's Word - and that sometimes that truth is hard, and it hurts, and it ticks you off...but it is, nevertheless, true...and because it comes from our Heavenly Father, it is also good.

Sermon | "Living By Faith" | August 10

Sun, 10 Aug 2025 12:39:05 -0300

In Christ’s death and resurrection he brought his kingdom. As Christians, now it is our calling to live in that kingdom until Christ returns. The question is how do we do that. The answer Jesus gives in the parable of the ten minas is to be faithful. While it’s tempting to have other things as our highest priority such as politics, our kids sports schedules, work, or vacation, the only way we can live as we are called is to live with Christ and his kingdom as our highest priority.

Sermon | "Stay Focused" | August 3

Sun, 03 Aug 2025 13:52:48 -0300

Do we seek God's Kingdom? Are we staying focused on Jesus in a world of distractions? Jesus' invitation to "seek first the kingdom of God" is a great starting point in refocusing on Him.

Sermon | "Delight in the Scriptures" | July 27

Sun, 27 Jul 2025 12:49:46 -0300

Disciples of Jesus delight in the scriptures because it connects us to Jesus, the way, the truth, and the life. And in Jesus we too have life, even life to the full.

Sermon | "Knocking Down Idols" | July 20

Sun, 20 Jul 2025 11:11:42 -0300

Idols come in all shapes and sizes. But to be honest, we here in the west...well, we love our idols. In fact, American Idol has been on for over 2 decades. More often than not, the idols we worship didn't start as idols. In fact, often times something that began as good...slowly turned into an idol. Work is God's gift to humanity but for far too many of us...work has become an idol. And it's an idol that needs to be torn down.

Sermon | "Resurrection Matters: Get Physical" | July 13

Sun, 13 Jul 2025 17:14:52 -0300

Does it really matter what we do with our bodies in this life? After all, our earthly body and this creation is just going to die and be destroyed and be made new when Jesus comes again. The resurrection answers this question with a resounding "YES!" What we do with our bodies and in this present creation matters precisely because of the resurrection and the new heaven and new earth. Come and explore why what we do right now in this earthly body matters for all eternity.

Sermon | "The Faithful Pray-er" | July 6

Sun, 06 Jul 2025 14:53:21 -0300

One of the most powerful, but often underutilized, tools in the life of following Jesus is prayer. Prayer is simple…yet difficult. Prayer is mysterious…yet practical. Prayer has been a keystone in the life of believers throughout the scriptures - from the very beginning through the very end. For James, the believer’s life should be marked by prayer…in any and every situation. Prayer is how faith works.

Sermon | "Dealing With Desire" | June 29

Sun, 29 Jun 2025 13:26:03 -0300

Wars, battles, and conflicts are raging around us. But James turns our attention to the wars, battles and conflicts raging within us. Our life in Christ is one in which we must submit our whole selves - our hearts, our minds, our bodies, and our desires. It’s often this last one that is most difficult - to reflect on, evaluate and offer to our Lord Jesus our desires. Yet James, with deep pastoral care, knows that without God’s transformation of our desires - the war will go on.

Sermon | "Watch Your Mouth" | June 22

Sun, 22 Jun 2025 13:29:34 -0300

Words are never just words. They can heal or harm, bless or burn—and James isn’t silent about their power. This week, we’ll discover how the Resurrection of Jesus transforms not only our hearts, but also our tongues, so that we speak as people shaped by grace.

Sermon | "Loving Without Strings" | June 15

Sun, 15 Jun 2025 14:37:51 -0300

A pecking order is nothing more than a basic pattern of social organization where some are more powerful and some are less powerful; where some rule and some submit. The danger, of course, is this kind of thinking and behaving would find its way into the community of faith. But, as James instructs, there should be no distinction between neighbors with power and influence and those who are barely scraping by. Love in the way of Jesus, is given to all.

Sermon | "Doing the Word" | June 8

Sun, 08 Jun 2025 11:25:57 -0300

On the day of Pentecost, God sent His Spirit; the same spirit who was hovering over the waters at creation, and the same spirit who was breathed into humanity…animating dust. It’s this Spirit who is poured out on Pentecost and who, once again, is put INTO disciples - animating them to live the resurrection and kingdom life. As James encourages and challenges the believers in the Jerusalem church to “do the word”, as he addresses the very practical applications of living the faith, he knows it’s only possible through the work of the indwelling Holy Spirit. As we celebrate Pentecost - it’s a reminder that He’s poured out so that we will not only hear the word, but DO IT.

Sermon | "Living in the In-Between" | June 1

Sun, 01 Jun 2025 13:51:35 -0300

What does it look like to live in the space between promise and fulfillment — when life feels unresolved and ordinary? Today we step into a quiet moment after Jesus’ ascension and discover how small acts of faithfulness become part of God’s bigger story. Resurrection life isn’t just about bold miracles — it’s about trusting Jesus in the in-between.

Sermon | "Extra Ordinary" | May 25

Sun, 25 May 2025 12:41:25 -0300

When we think of the "great mothers and fathers of faith" we tend to think of people like: Martin Luther, Augustine, St. Teresa of Avila, and St. Paul. But, what if the "great mothers and fathers of the faith" are not really extraordinary but extra ordinary. When Jesus sets forth the mission, when he calls, equips and sends workers into the harvest, when he see great advances in the kingdom - he does so through the extra ordinary.

Sermon | "Going Everywhere" | May 18

Sun, 18 May 2025 22:56:25 -0300

What happens when the road ahead of you looks nothing like the road behind you? The resurrection changes the very nature of the journey. As we discover what this new resurrection life looks like, we discover the old way of doing things isn't incorrect, it's just incomplete. God is doing a new thing and asking us to join Him.

Bible Study | May 11

Sun, 11 May 2025 12:44:26 -0300

Sermon | "Where Are Your Feet Pointed?" | May 11

Sun, 11 May 2025 12:28:38 -0300

In a world full of noise, demands, and uncertainty, the Risen Jesus calls us to trust His voice and follow Him—even when the path ahead is unclear. This Sunday, we’ll explore what it means to live in the resurrection by reorienting our lives toward the One who knows us, holds us, and leads us.

Bible Study | May 4

Sun, 04 May 2025 14:31:45 -0300

Sermon | "Failure in the Kingdom" | May 4

Sun, 04 May 2025 14:26:59 -0300

Failure. Nobody likes it. Everybody encounters it. Failure feels like a spotlight on all that is weak in us - but, what if, failure is a spotlight on something else entirely. What if failure helps us see what we could never see without it? Being "Empty Tomb" people means understanding something profound about failure and God's work in and through it.

Bible Study | April 27

Sun, 27 Apr 2025 14:19:48 -0300

Sermon | "Leaving Fear" | April 27

Sun, 27 Apr 2025 14:11:08 -0300

The Resurrection is God's guarantee that all our suffering, grief, sin, pain, and brokenness will one day be ended. The Resurrection is God's guarantee of a new life...and that new life has already begun. This new life, life in Christ, is a life that is meant not just for us - but for the whole of the world. Living in the resurrection means leaving fear and heading out to tell others about this new life.

Easter Sermon | "Suffering Set Aside" | April 20

Sun, 20 Apr 2025 14:06:20 -0300

Easter morning didn't begin in JOY. It began in suffering...as the women, weeping, went to the tomb of their murdered master. They went to the tomb with heavy hearts, troubled spirit and overly fatigued bodies. They went to see the inevitable conclusion for all people...to see death. On Easter morning, the women were walking in suffering. But the news that morning, that death had died, would move the women from suffering into unimaginable joy. It is the resurrected Christ who walks us through suffering and into His life, love and joy!

Good Friday Sermon | "Words Are Hard" | April 18

Fri, 18 Apr 2025 22:04:33 -0300

Words are hard...picking the right ones...delivering them clearly. Will they be heard the way you intent? Will they be understood and responded to the way you hope? Jesus picked just a few to say from the cross. Just seven statements were recorded and, in total, very few words. However, He picked them carefully...and they help teach, comfort, and guide us to see how this Friday can be considered "good". Have you heard them how He hopes you do?

Maundy Thursday Sermon | "Passion Meal" | April 17

Thu, 17 Apr 2025 22:38:58 -0300

Some people are really passionate about food - cooking, discovering, or simply eating! Food holds a central place in our lives - since it's necessary to fuel our bodies. Tables (where the food is served) often have a central place within families and friends circles. It's around a table, with food prepared and served, that we are filled both in body and in spirit. Jesus is passionate about food! He's passionate about making sure you and I are filled and fueled - in body and spirit. He invites us tonight, and on the regular, to come to His table - and to feast on this passion meal.

Bible Study | April 13

Sun, 13 Apr 2025 14:19:26 -0300

Sermon | "Suffering and the Coming King" | April 13

Sun, 13 Apr 2025 14:02:19 -0300

Today is the day when we celebrate the King of Kings’ entry into Jerusalem. It’s the day we shout and cry “Hosanna.” It’s the day we wave palm branches in festal procession. It’s the day we join Jesus on His journey to reclaim humanity. But, since the beginning of this Lenten season - this journey has been about one thing…suffering. It’s about…the Cross. Today is not only a day of rejoicing but a day when rejoicing can only happen through the lens of suffering.

Sermon | "Suffering and the Church" | April 6

Sun, 06 Apr 2025 14:44:14 -0300

When one becomes a follower of Jesus, whether in infancy or later in life, their life doesn’t immediately change for the good, but they immediately come into a family of faith. This community of believers is a community that journeys together through all of life’s mountains and valleys. As we walk through suffering, the community of faith has a role - a very important though often overlooked role - to play. In fact, it should be the first and last thing we do.

Bible Study | March 30

Sun, 30 Mar 2025 13:58:19 -0300