Holy Cross Lutheran Church - Sugar Loaf, IL

09/06/2026

The sermon for September 6, 2026.

The sermon for today, September 6, 2026, the Fifteenth Sunday after...

09/06/2026

FIFTEENTH SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST
September 6, AD 2026

Order of Service: Divine Service, Setting Four, Lutheran Service Book p. 203

Readings:
Ezekiel 33:7–9
Romans 13:1–10
Matthew 18:1–20

Hymns:
LSB 820, My Soul, Now Praise Your Maker
LSB 511, Herald, Sound the Note of Judgment
LSB 612, As Rebels, Lord, Who Foolishly Have Wandered
LSB 698, May We Thy Precepts, Lord, Fulfill

Sermon: Focus on Restoration, Matthew 18:10–20
The sermon will be recorded in the morning service and posted on Facebook afterward for viewing on demand.

Suggested Devotion at Home for those unable to attend the morning service in person: https://app.lutheranservicebuilder.com/view/kWQXu6re

08/29/2026

FOURTEENTH SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST
August 30, AD 2026

Order of Service: Divine Service, Setting Four, Lutheran Service Book p. 203

Readings:
Jeremiah 15:15–21
Romans 12:9–21
Matthew 16:21–28

Hymns:
LSB 861, Christ Be My Leader
LSB 531, Hail, Thou Once Despised Jesus
LSB 692, Praise to You and Adoration
LSB 854, Forth in Thy Name, O Lord, I Go

Sermon: Bearing the Cross Is Genuine Love, Romans 12:9–21
The sermon will be recorded in the morning service and posted on Facebook afterward for viewing on demand.

Suggested Devotion at Home for those who are unable to attend the morning service in person: https://app.lutheranservicebuilder.com/view/7JX8O~zT

08/23/2026

The sermon for today, August 23, 2026.

The sermon for August 23, 2026, the Thirteenth Sunday after Penteco...

08/22/2026

THIRTEENTH SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST
August 23, AD 2026

Order of Service: Divine Service, Setting Four, Lutheran Service Book p. 203

Readings:
Isaiah 51:1–6
Romans 11:33—12:8
Matthew 16:13–20

Hymns:
LSB 828, We Are Called to Stand Together
LSB 645, Built on the Rock
LSB 647, Lord Jesus Christ, the Church’s Head

Sermon: Living according to Grace Given, Romans 11:33—12:8
The sermon will be recorded in the morning service and posted on Facebook afterward for viewing on demand.

Suggested Devotion at Home for those unable to attend the morning service in person: https://app.lutheranservicebuilder.com/view/A9y24UkB

08/16/2026

The sermon for today, August 16, 2026.

The sermon for today, August 16, 2026, the Twelfth Sunday after Pen...

08/16/2026

TWELFTH SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST
August 16, AD 2026

Order of Service: Divine Service, Setting Four, Lutheran Service Book p. 203

Readings:
Isaiah 56:1, 6–8
Romans 11:1–2a, 13–15, 28–32
Matthew 15:21–28

Hymns:
LSB 615, When in the Hour of Deepest Need
LSB 653, In Christ There Is No East or West
LSB 639, Wide Open Stand the Gates
LSB 922, Go, My Children, with My Blessing

Sermon: Not Sent Away, Matthew 15:21–28
The sermon will be recorded in the morning service and posted on Facebook afterward for viewing on demand.

Suggested Devotion at Home for those unable to attend the morning service in person: https://app.lutheranservicebuilder.com/view/QXg8tWkc

08/10/2026

The sermon for today, August 9, 2026.

The sermon for today, the Eleventh Sunday after Pentecost, August 9...

08/09/2026

ELEVENTH SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST
August 9, AD 2026

Order of Service: Divine Service, Setting Four, Lutheran Service Book p. 203

Readings:
Job 38:4–18
Romans 10:5–17
Matthew 14:22–33

Hymns:
LSB 849, Praise the One Who Breaks the Darkness
LSB 717, Eternal Father, Strong to Save (original stanzas)
LSB 559, Oh, How Great Is Your Compassion
LSB 588, Jesus Loves Me

Sermon: Jesus Answers Fear and Doubt, Matthew 14:22–33
The sermon will be recorded in the morning service and posted on Facebook afterward for viewing on demand.

Suggested Devotion at Home for those unable to attend the morning service in person: https://app.lutheranservicebuilder.com/view/s8k80pgE

08/02/2026

The sermon for today, August 2, 2026.

The sermon for the Tenth Sunday after Pentecost, August 2, 2026, gi...