Cross of Christ Church

For the past 27 weeks, we have been meeting on Zoom. Last Sunday we gathered together for our first in person service. Shortly after church, our media team asked a few members what their favorite part of being together again was. If you joined us, what was your favorite part? If you weren’t able to make it, what are you looking forward to? Join us this Sunday at 10AM online or in person!... www.crossofchrist.com for details.

Thankful for Pastor John Starke from Apostle’s Uptown in NYC for preaching for us today. As you reflect on his sermon, what are your takeaways?

Final week to Donate to Robyne’s Nest. As a church we are partnered with Robyne’s Nest, a local non-profit that serves underprivileged students in the Newport Mesa and Huntington Beach School Districts. Cross of Christ is committed to matching all financial donations up to $500 dollars. As of right now, we are at $210.... Additionally, they are accepting donations of items like Hand Sanitizer, Clorox Wipes, Toilet Paper, Laundry Detergent, Oranges, Apples, Bananas, Vegetables (all), All Grocery Store Gift Cards, Books, Puzzles, 2lb bags of rice, 1lb or 2lb bags of pasta, Jelly (plastic containers only please), Canned items: pasta sauce, green beans, corn, fruit, chili, pinto beans, and Cereal. For more information on how and where to donate groceries or to make a fiscal contribution, follow the link in our bio. Email any questions to [email protected] See more

We hope you'll join us for our Sunday gathering at 10am! Say hi and where you are from in the comments.

Easter Sunday looked a bit different this year. In many ways it looked a lot like the first Easter. Disciples in homes, unsure of their future, overwhelmed by fear. And yet, the tomb is still empty, Jesus is still alive and those who put their trust in him today are presented a Savior who lets them ask questions (like Thomas) who forgives their failures (like Peter) and who loves them (like John). ... He is risen, He is alive and He is good. See more

Easter says you can put truth in a grave, but it won’t stay there. You can nail it to a cross, wrap it in winding sheets and shut it up in a tomb, but it will rise! John R.W. Stott Join us this morning at 10AM as we gather together online to celebrate Jesus resurrection. There will be a kids story for families at the beginning of the service, and we'll be singing and worshipping together throughout. We're looking forward to celebrating as a church family this weekend! ... Link in bio to join our service. See more

In the midst of the uncertainty, escalating sicknesses and deaths, and economic instability, don't you need to be reminded that Jesus stands both victorious and compassionate over them? Join us on Sunday morning as we remember Jesus Resurrection from grave! https://bit.ly/3bc8gqh

At the cross in holy love God through Christ paid the full penalty of our disobedience himself. - John R.W. Stott This evening we will gather online to remember Jesus substitutionary death, in our place, for our sins. We'll worship, pray, and read meditations together as a church family. 6PM. Link in bio.

Followers of Jesus are called to be ambassadors of hope to a world who desperately needs it. For this reason, we adapted this resource from @thegospelcoalition to help you assess the needs in your own neighborhood and love your neighbors well. Download the flyer, print it out, then pass it out to your neighbors. In the good name of Jesus, let’s make sure every street in our community is loved and cared for. Now is the time to step into the chaos and bring hope and fait...h instead of fear. Click the link in our profile to download and print our Love Your Neighbor flyer. See more

Important coronavirus update and next steps | In light of Governor Newsom's recommendation regarding large gatherings and in coordination with other church pastors around the county and country, we'll be postponing all church gatherings (Sunday services, Discipleship Groups, social events, and classes) for two weeks, at which point we'll reevaluate. If you're a part of Realm or on our email list, we'll post a brief sermon from Pastor Nick, a worship playlist, the Kids Ministr...y lesson for parents, and a Kids worship playlist on Sunday morning. We invite you to continue actively participating with our church family in these (admittedly limited) ways. We're also developing a Crisis Care Team to respond to the practical needs of our church members and the Back Bay High School community. If you'd like to join the team or if you have any practical needs or prayer requests, please email [email protected]. Since we won't be meeting together as a church for two Sundays, would you also consider giving online? You can visit our website and click "Give" for how to do so. We continue to trust God's sovereignty and goodness during this time, and we invite you to join us in prayer - Prayer for the cessation of the virus, for all of those affected, and for the gospel to go forward in the midst of this trial. See more

Frederick Dale Bruner is a Reformed biblical theologian and author of multiple books, particularly his commentaries on the Gospels of Matthew and John. Dr. Bruner earned his Bachelor's Degree from Occidental College in 1954. He earned his Master's of Divinity from Princeton Theological Seminary, and his Doctor of Theology (Th.D) at the University of Hamburg in Germany in 1963. He taught theology at Union Theological Seminary in Manila, Philippines for 11 years, at Whitworth College in Spokane, Washington for 22 years, and since 1997 Dr. Bruner has been on the adjunct faculty at the Fuller Theological Seminary, in Pasadena, California, where he continues to write and research. While at Fuller, Dr. Bruner also taught a weekly bible study class from September 1998 through June 2016 at the First Presbyterian Church of Hollywood.

Last Sunday our friend, Dr. Alex Early, came and preached for us on Spiritual Formation. Looking at John 15:4-5, he taught us how disciples of Jesus grow through their faithful presence to God, self and others. What have you taken from Alex's sermon and applied to your life this week?

This month six couples (four married and two engaged) began our Strengthening Marriage course. During this course, the couples are looking at what God says about marriage and are learning how to implement practical tools to strengthen the marriages they have or are about to enter into. If you’re reading this post, can you take a second to pray for the couples in this class, your own marriage (or future spouse) and then text your spouse something you are thankful for in them?