We believe that a commitment to the Great Commandment and the Great Commission will grow the church
The Great Commandment:
"Jesus said, 'Love the Lord your God with all your heart...soul...and mind. This is the first and greatest commandment. And the second is like it: Love your neighbors yourself. All the Law and Prophets hang on these two commandments." Matthew 22:36-40
The Great Commission:
"Jesus said, 'Go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, and teaching them to obey everything I have commanded you." Matthew 28:19-20
We Believe:
- You Were Planned for God’s Pleasure: Bring Pleasure to God Through WORSHIP
- You Were Formed for God’s Family: A Place For You To Belong - MEMBERSHIP
- You Were Created To Become Like Christ: Spiritual MATURITY
- You Were Shaped For Serving God: Serving Others in Jesus’ Name - MINISTRY
- You Were Made For A Mission: Sharing The Love of God - MISSIONS
What We Believe In:
1. The Holy Scriptures:
We believe the Bible is God-Inspired. 2 Timothy 3:16-17
2. The Eternal Godhead:
We believe God is Triune: Father, Son and Holy Ghost. 2 Corinthians 13:14
3. The Fall of Man:
We believe that man was created in the image of God but that by voluntary disobedience he fell from perfection. Romans 15:12
4. The Plan of Salvation:
We believe that while we were yet sinners Christ died for us, signing the pardon of all who believe in Him. John 3:16 and Romans 5:8
5. Salvation Through Grace:
We believe that we have no righteousness and must come to God pleading the righteousness of Christ. Ephesians 2:8
6. Repentance and Acceptance:
We believe that upon sincere repentance, and a whole-hearted acceptance of Christ, we are justified before God. 1 John 1:9
7. The New Birth:
We believe that the change that takes place in the heart and the life of a person at conversion is a very real one. 2 Corinthians 5:17 and Galatians 2:20
8. Daily Christian Life:
We believe that is is the will of God that we be sanctified daily, growing consistently in the faith. Hebrews 6:1
9. Water Baptism:
We believe that baptism by immersion is an outward sign of an inward work. Matthew 28:19
10. Baptism of The Holy Spirit:
We believe that the baptism of The Holy Spirit is to endue the believer with power, and that His incoming is after the same manner as in bible days. Acts 2:4
11. The Spirit-Filled Life:
We believe that it is the will of God that we are to talk in the Spirit daily. Ephesian 4:30-32
12. The Gifts and Fruit of the Spirit:
We believe that the Holy Spirit has gifts to bestow upon the Christian; and that we should show spiritual fruit as evidence of a Spirit-Filled life. 1 Corinthians 12:1-11 and Galatians 5:22
13. Divine Healing:
We believe that divine healing is the power of Christ to heal the sick and an answer to prayer of faith. James 5:14-16
14. The Second Coming of Christ:
We believe that the second coming of Christ is personal and imminent. 1 Thessalonians 4:16-17
15. Church Relationship:
We believe it is our scared duty to identify ourselves with the visible church of Christ. Acts 16:5 and Hebrews 10:25
16. Civil Government:
We believe that the rules should be up held at all times except in things opposed to the will of God. Romans 13:1-5
17. The Final Judgement:
We believe that all shall stand some day before the judgement seat of God; and there receive eternal life or death. 2 Corinthians 5:12
18. Heaven:
We believe that heaven is the glorious eternal home of born gain believers. John 14:1-3 and Romans 7:15-17
19. Hell:
We believe that hell is the place of eternal torment for all that reject Christ as The Savior. Revelations 20-10 & 15
20. Evangelism:
We believe that soul winning is the important responsibility of the church. James 5:20
21. Tithes & Offerings:
We believe that the method ordained of God for the support and spread of his cause is by giving of tithes and free-will offerings. Malachi 3:10 and 2 Corinthians 9:7
22. Communion - The Lord's Supper:
We believe that we are to partake of The Lord's Supper by the symbolic use of the bread and juice of the wine to show The Lord's death until He comes. 1 Corinthians 11:23-31
23. Laying On of Hands:
We believe that the laying on of hands was practiced for imparting the Baptism of the Holy Ghost (Acts 8:16-18); for healing (Mark 5:22-23, 41; Mark 5:28-31; Acts 28:8; Acts 19:11-12); to confer office (Acts 6:2-6); to anoint (1 Timothy 4:14); to ordain, and to consecrate the believer into the service of The Lord.