About
Location:
Cedar Crest Memorial Chapel
32665 Lexington Ave. DeSoto, KS
Worship: 9:00 AM / Bible Study 10:15 AM
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The Lutheran Tradition
Meaningful Worship Services
At Light of the World Lutheran Church, our beliefs are rooted in the teachings of the Lutheran tradition. We embrace the principles of love, forgiveness, and service, striving to live out these values in our daily lives. We believe that faith is a powerful force that can bring transformation and healing to individuals and communities. Through our worship services, fellowship, and engagement in Bible study, we foster an environment where individuals can explore their faith, find support, and grow spiritually.
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What We Believe
At Light of the World Lutheran Church (a member of the Lutheran Church Missouri Synod), we believe, teach, and confess:
- That the entire Bible is the inspired Word of God. (2 Peter 1:20-21)
- That there is only one true God, who has revealed Himself in three persons: Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. (Matthew 3:16-17)
- That all people are sinful and, as a result, separated from God (Romans 3:23, James 2:10)
- That God the Father’s love for us moved Him to put the punishment for our sin upon His Son, Jesus. (John 3:16, 2 Corinthians 5:21)
- That by His suffering and death on the cross, Jesus made full payment for our sins. (Hebrews 2:17)
- That Jesus rose from the dead on Easter morning and later ascended into heaven. (John 20, Acts 1:1-11)
- That God offers redemption and restoration to all who confess and forsake their sin, seeking His mercy and forgiveness through Jesus Christ. (Acts 3:19-21, Romans 10:9-10, 1 Corinthians 6:9-11)
- That God’s gifts of forgiveness, eternal life, and salvation come to us, in His Church, through the Means of Grace: His Word and His Sacraments of Baptism and the Lord’s Supper. (Romans 1:16, Matthew 26:28, 1 Peter 3:21)
- That forgiveness and eternal life are offered freely by God’s grace through faith in Jesus Christ and not by good works. (Ephesians 2:8-9)
- That Jesus will return on the Last Day to judge both the living and the dead. On that day, He will receive all those who believe in Him. However, those who reject the Christian faith will be eternally separated from God. (Matthew 24:44, Matthew 25:31-32, Matthew 25:41)
- That the Christian, in response to God’s love, seeks to worship Him with other Christians, desires to study God’s Word on a regular basis, and serve our fellow man. (Hebrews 10:25, Galatians 6:10, Colossians 3:16)
The Apostles’ Creed
I believe in God the Father Almighty, Maker of heaven and earth.
And in Jesus Christ, His only son, our Lord, who was conceived by the Holy Spirit, born of the virgin Mary, suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified, died, and was buried. He descended into hell. The third day He rose again from the dead. He ascended into heaven and sits at the right hand of God the Father Almighty. From thence He will come to judge the living and the dead.
I believe in the Holy Spirit, the holy Christian Church, the communion of saints, the forgiveness of sins, the resurrection of the body, and the life everlasting. Amen.