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CROSS LUTHERAN
CHURCH & SCHOOL
LOVE | WALK | GROW
Cross Lutheran is a vibrant and active family of faith in Yorkville, Illinois where people of all upbringings and identities can learn about and follow Jesus. All are welcome to join together on a mission as we Walk with God, Grow in Faith Together, and Love Our Neighbors.
We believe a follower of Jesus will mature as a disciple of Jesus through the intentional processes of spiritual formation and leadership multiplication. Jesus’ work on earth is not limited to a few people in a few places but is gifted to all believers in all places. At Cross we encourage and challenge each other to be in the presence of Jesus right where you are.
Sermon Series: 1 Peter – Resurrected Living
Peter’s life was forever changed by Christ’s empty tomb. Without Easter, Peter’s last memories of Christ would have been Peter denying his Lord three times. In Matthew Chapter 10, earlier in the ministry life of Peter and Jesus, Jesus declared “but whoever denies me before men, I also will deny before my Father who is in heaven.” The weight, guilt, and finality of this testimony of Peter at Jesus’ trial and crucifixion may have tormented him the rest of his life.
But no, because Christ is Risen!
The reality of the Resurrection began for Peter on Easter morning when John outran him to our Savior’s tomb. When Peter was with the other apostles on Easter evening, Jesus came and said, “Peace be with you.” On the next Sunday, Peter watched as Thomas saw Jesus and confessed “My Lord and my God.”
Christ is Risen!
Christ also appeared on the shore of Galilee to Peter and the other disciples fishing. After the miraculous catch of fish, the morning after they had caught nothing “all night,” Peter jumped out of the boat and swam to Jesus, who was already cooking breakfast. Jesus reinstated Peter, forgiving his sins and setting him apart as the leader of disciples, telling Peter to “feed My Sheep.” This fisherman turned disciple was also present when Christ ascended into heaven.
Christ is Risen!
All told, Peter was an eyewitness to the risen Jesus on at least four different occasions. Around 65 AD, with the help of Silas, Peter composed his first letter and it explodes with Resurrection joy and power.
This sermon series after Easter is called “Resurrected Living.”
Check out our recent E-Newsletter article on the 1 Peter Resurrected Living Series! We share more details plus a list of the weekly themes and readings we are focusing on.
Cross Lutheran brings us together in celebration
Our Lutheran church is home to an inspiring and fascinating celebration of faith and love. Our community is not only fun – it lifts the hearts of all of us who believe in a better world and gives us hope for tomorrow. Cross is a place where people of all ages can worship and encourage harmony.
For by grace you have been saved, through faith – and this is not from yourselves, it is the gift of God – not by works, so that no one can boast. For we are God’s workmanship, created in Christ Jesus to do good works which God prepared in advance for us to do. Ephesians 2:8-10