Advent 2 – Sermon: “The Brood” – Luke 3:1-14

Advent 2C, (December 6, 2015) Holy Cross Lutheran Church Rocklin, California Rev. Todd A. Peperkorn Luke 3:1-14 TITLE: “The Brood” Grace to you and peace from God our Father and the Lord, Jesus Christ. Amen. Our text for today is the Gospel just read from St. Luke chapter three. Stir up our hearts, so we […]

The New Scheme of Things (Sermon on 1 Cor. 7:25-40)

Friday of Proper 14b, (August 14, 2015) Holy Cross Lutheran Church Rev. Todd A. Peperkorn (1 Corinthians 7:25-40) TITLE: “The New Scheme of Things” INI What I appreciate about St. Paul here in 1 Corinthians seven is that he is not afraid of addressing the conflicts and anxieties that the Corinthians are facing in their […]

You Laid Aside Your Glory

Sermon for Higher Things – Las Vegas Rev. Todd Peperkorn July 15, 2015 Is. 7:14 Matt. 1:18–25 TITLE: “You laid aside your glory” INI Therefore the Lord himself will give you a sign. Behold, the virgin shall conceive and bear a son, and shall call his name Immanuel. I love origin stories. You know, the […]

Abide (Easter 6, Confirmation Sunday, May 10, 2015)

Easter 6, (May 10, 2015) Confirmation Sunday Holy Cross Lutheran Church Rocklin, California Rev. Todd A. Peperkorn John 15:9–17 TITLE: “Abide in My Love” Grace to you and peace from God our Father and the Lord, Jesus Christ. Amen. Our text for today is the Gospel just read from St. John chapter fifteen. We focus […]