Talking About the Passion: Sermons from Holy Cross Lutheran Church
Pastor Nathan Hilkert
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Waters that fail (Jer. 15:15-21)
Talking About the Passion: Sermons from Holy Cross Lutheran Church
09/03/23 • 15 min
What do we do when, faithfully answering God's call on our lives, we suffer and face resistance? Jeremiah gives us a realistic picture of what that suffering looks like. But he also presents us a portrait of what it looks like to remain connected to the Lord in an abiding friendship rooted in love and delight.
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Laborers in the Vineyard (Matthew 20:1-16)
Talking About the Passion: Sermons from Holy Cross Lutheran Church
09/24/23 • 16 min
Today's parable isn't trying to give us a lesson about increasing workplace productivity. Instead, it's trying to teach us about the logic of the kingdom of heaven. What is it like being a part of God's kingdom?
Support the showLiving the Story (Exodus 20, delivered 3rd Sunday in Lent, 3/3/24)
Talking About the Passion: Sermons from Holy Cross Lutheran Church
03/03/24 • 14 min
Grounded in the Exodus narrative, the Ten Commandments are not mere abstract rules but a vital part of a larger story of liberation and covenantal relationship between God and humanity. The Ten Commandments are gifts from God designed to lead humanity toward flourishing and abundant life; guides for living in alignment with God's covenant of grace, fostering faithful and courageous living.
Embracing the Promise (Gen. 17, delivered on the 2nd Sunday in Lent, 2/25/24)
Talking About the Passion: Sermons from Holy Cross Lutheran Church
03/03/24 • 17 min
In scripture-- and in our everyday lives-- names reflect identity and purpose. Abraham, originally named Abram, is promised by God to be the ancestor of a multitude of nations, with his name changed to reflect this new identity.
Despite Abraham's moments of doubt and wavering faith, God's steadfast love and promise remain unchanged. Abraham's journey of faith is a model for believers today, even in the midst of struggles and uncertainties that accompany the Christian walk.
Through Abraham's story, we are reminded that God's faithful action secures our future, allowing us to live confidently and responsibly in response to God's promise
The Risk of Love (Genesis 9; delivered 1st Sunday in Lent, 2/18/24)
Talking About the Passion: Sermons from Holy Cross Lutheran Church
03/03/24 • 15 min
God's covenant with Noah and all creation is grounded in a unilateral promise: a commitment to never again destroy the earth with a flood. Through the symbol of the rainbow, God demonstrates vulnerability and a willingness to risk all for love.
Love demands sacrifices and risks, whether it's enduring sleepless nights for a sick child or intervening in a friend's destructive behavior. Just as God takes risks in his covenant with humanity, humans are called to sacrificial love, dying to themselves daily in the flood-like waters of baptism.
Beyond Expectations (John 2:1-11, delivered on the 5th Sunday after Epiphany, 2/4/24)
Talking About the Passion: Sermons from Holy Cross Lutheran Church
03/03/24 • 10 min
Jesus not only provides for physical needs but also sees and responds to the deeper desires of our hearts. Jesus' ministry is about far more than mere provision for our needs, but about giving us extravagant joy and fulfillment beyond all our expectations.
Beyond Words (Mark 1:21-28; delivered on the fourth Sunday after Epiphany, 1/28/24)
Talking About the Passion: Sermons from Holy Cross Lutheran Church
03/03/24 • 12 min
Mark tells us that Jesus taught as one with authority...even though we do not actually hear the CONTENT of his teaching. That's because Jesus' authority comes not from somewhere else, but is rooted in his own identity. Our call as disciples is to move beyond mere recognition of Jesus' authority to a transformative recognition of his power and goodness.
Lenten Homily on Genesis 1 & 2, Preached by Jonathan Warren on 2/21/24
Talking About the Passion: Sermons from Holy Cross Lutheran Church
03/13/24 • 12 min
God invites us to share life with himself
May 5, 2024: Victory in Jesus? (John 5:1-6)
Talking About the Passion: Sermons from Holy Cross Lutheran Church
05/05/24 • 19 min
In a world shaped by conquest and dominance, the rule of Jesus is marked by mercy and compassion. The gospel challenges Christians to redefine success according to the measure of Jesus' life, death, and resurrection, living in ways characterized by love and compassion for one another.
Aroma of Salvation (John 11:1-44)
Talking About the Passion: Sermons from Holy Cross Lutheran Church
03/29/23 • 19 min
Most of us are familiar with a few Biblical images of the church: the flock of the good shepherd, the body of Christ, a temple of the Holy Spirit. But we often neglect one image Paul uses: the aroma of salvation.
Today's gospel lesson echoes that powerful image. Jesus is the resurrection and the life, and because of his life-giving power, we are equipped to become the "aroma of salvation" in the world.
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How many episodes does Talking About the Passion: Sermons from Holy Cross Lutheran Church have?
Talking About the Passion: Sermons from Holy Cross Lutheran Church currently has 38 episodes available.
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The podcast is about Christianity, Spirituality, Preaching, Religion & Spirituality, Podcasts, Education, Religion, Sermons and Scripture.
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The episode title 'Jesus draws near to us (Matthew 9:9-13, 18-26)' is the most popular.
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The average episode length on Talking About the Passion: Sermons from Holy Cross Lutheran Church is 17 minutes.
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The first episode of Talking About the Passion: Sermons from Holy Cross Lutheran Church was released on Mar 29, 2023.
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