Our Mission To love all people at all times and lead them into a new life in Christ.
Our Vision To be a church that will be multicultural and generational, having a lasting impact on the people to whom we minister.
To see the gospel extend beyond the walls of our church through various outreaches.
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A New Life – Therefore if any man be in Christ, he is a new creature: old things have passed away; behold, all things are become new. 2 Corinthians 5:17
1 Corinthians 5:14-21 The Message Translation
“Our firm decision is to work from this focused center: One man died for everyone. That puts everyone in the same boat. He included everyone in his death so that everyone could also be included in his life, a resurrection life, a far better life than people ever lived on their own. Because of this decision, we don’t evaluate people by what they have or how they look. We looked at the Messiah that way once and got it all wrong, as you know. We certainly don’t look at him that way anymore. Now we look inside, and what we see is that anyone united with the Messiah gets a fresh start, is created new. The old life is gone; a new life emerges! Look at it! All this comes from the God who settled the relationship between us and him, and then called us to settle our relationships with each other. God put the world square with himself through the Messiah, giving the world a fresh start by offering forgiveness of sins. God has given us the task of telling everyone what he is doing. We’re Christ’s representatives. God uses us to persuade men and women to drop their differences and enter into God’s work of making things right between them. We’re speaking for Christ himself now: Become friends with God; he’s already a friend with you. How? You ask. In Christ. God put the wrong on him who never did anything wrong, so we could be put right with God.”
“But what does it say? “The word is near you, in your mouth and in your heart. This is the word of faith that we preach: that if you confess with your mouth Jesus is Lord, and believe in your heart that God has raised Him from the dead, you will be saved, for with the heart one believes unto righteousness, and with the mouth confession is made unto salvation.
Romans 10:8-9
This Scripture teaches us the importance and power of faith’s confession. This confession started with our salvation in trusting God for salvation. This confession leads you into the fullness of your salvation. The word salvation is more than going to Heaven when you die. Salvation is more than being forgiven of your sins.
Spirit Filled Bible Kingdom Dynamics tells us: “Salvation is deliverance, soundness, prosperity, preservation, happiness, general well-being, rescue. The word is used both in a temporal sense and in a spiritual, eternal sense. The New Testament especially uses the word for spiritual well-being. Salvation is a present possession with a fuller realization of the future.”
All of the above are related to the word “salvation” and are the benefits of our spiritual well-being. Those things are a present possession.
“Blessed be the Lord who daily loads us with His benefits.” Psalms 68:19
The New Testament Church, April 27, 2014
“And He said to them, ‘Go into all the world and preach the gospel to every creature. He who believes and is baptized will be saved; but he who does not believe will be condemned. And these signs will follow those who believe; in My name they will cast out demons; they will speak with new tongues; they will take up serpents; and if they drink anything deadly, it will by no means hurt them; they will lay hands on the sick, and they will recover.” Mark 13:15-18
If you call yourself a “New Testament Church,” you should be doing all of the above; otherwise, you are not a New Testament Church. It is unmistakable that the first Christians were Pentecostals. But, they were called “Christians,” not “Pentecostals.” Check it out in Acts chapter two. No matter what denominations claim, Pentecostals were the first. There are dozens of Pentecostal groups today, and their doctrines are widely varied. Man has added many things to Pentecostalism since New Testament times, thus polluting the true meaning of the term and diluting the power of the Gospel message.
“The signs accredit the gospel message, and cannot be limited to the apostolic age any more than the Lord’s commission to carry the gospel throughout the world. The signs, therefore, confirm the ministries of Christ’s ambassadors in every generation.” (Footnotes in the Spirit Filled Life Bible, p. 1502)
There are many “opinions” concerning the signs mentioned, but there is a “truth” concerning them that can only come by sincere, impartial study of the Scriptures and a humility that leads to guidance by the Holy Spirit. It is not our job to make the Scripture support what we believe, but rather to make sure our beliefs are true to Scripture.
There is ample evidence throughout church history to prove that signs and wonders have continued since New Testament times. Those who believe see the signs following them. Those who choose not to believe have no signs to see. There have always been more doubters than believers. That is why Jesus said, “When the Son of Man comes, will He find faith on the earth?” I can truly call myself Christian, I can truly call myself New Testament, I can truly call myself Pentecostal, and I have Biblical proof for it all. That is what I believe, and that is what I preach and teach. The message I preach is to proclaim all of the Scriptures as still true and at work today. Why would I want to preach against the very things on which Christianity was founded?
“Those who know your name trust in you, for you, Lord, have never forsaken those who seek you.”
Psalm 9:10
What’s in a name? Everything when it comes to GOD!
As we read through the Bible, we find the various names of God throughout the Scriptures. These names reveal to us the character and nature of God. Each name is the revelation of who God is, what He does, and how he reacts to humanity.
I believe it is important for the Believer to understand the names of God for developing a closer relationship with Him. And understanding the names of God is a way to know the heart of God. God chose to introduce himself to Moses for the first time in Exodus 3:14: “God said to Moses, ‘I AM WHO I AM”. I AM WHO I AM, embracing all who God is, how we are to relate to Him, and how He relates to his people.
“I AM THAT I AM,” as stated to Moses in Exodus 3:14, is often interpreted as being equivalent to the name Jehovah or Yahweh, which is the personal name of God in the Hebrew Bible. The phrase signifies God’s self-existence and immutability, meaning He always was, always is, and always will be.
GOD desires for you to know WHO He is. He desires for you to know His Heart. He is a good, good Father!
Isaiah 57:15-19 God is high and lifted up. He lives forever. His name is holy.
I AM God, High and Lifted Up. When I AM exalted, then you will see me for who I AM. Things that come to irritate you will be as nothing. For I have come to make all things well. For I AM your Shield. I AM your Defense. I AM Fortress. I will be what you perceive me to be. I am not like a mere man. I AM God Almighty! The more than Sufficient one. Lift me higher. I AM the bridge over troubled water. See me for who I AM.
“But for us, there is one God, the Father, from whom all things came, and for whom we live; and one Lord, Jesus Christ, through whom all things came, and through whom we live.” 1 Corinthians 8:6
“It is through him that we live and function and have our identity; just as your poets have said, ‘Our lineage comes from him.’ Acts 17:28 TPT
“Hear, O Israel: The Lord our God, the Lord is one!” Deuteronomy 6:4 Who’s who and what’s what? We live in a time of uncertainty, and it is important that we know and understand what we believe and why. It seems to be getting to be more and more politically incorrect to believe and preach that Jesus is the only way to Heaven. Religious tolerance is being touted by the media and political leaders with an “accept all beliefs” attitude.
In the Bible, there is a story about a King named Sennacherib. He had the vision of world conquest, including Judah. His plan was progressing fine until Hezekiah refused to surrender and sent word that Judah was trusting God to save them. Sennacherib reminded Hezekiah that no other God had saved his people from conquest so far. Hezekiah’s God would not deliver him. Was he right or wrong? Hezekiah’s God DID deliver him.
The God of Hezekiah was able to perform what He had promised. A real God can do real things. It isn’t just all talk and ideas. Theology is just a bunch of ideas and words unless it has a God that is alive and powerful. How many gods are there? Which ones are most powerful? Remember, Paul said all idols (other gods) are demons. Politically incorrect? Of course it is. Proclaiming Jesus as the only way will always be.
Just before His ascension, 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. And surely I am with you always, to the very end of the age” Matthew 28:19-20
Jesus left two responsibilities to the Church: make disciples (by sharing the good news of Salvation) and baptize those who believe by faith in Jesus Christ.
What cleanses us from sin is not the water but the precious blood that Jesus shed on the cross. “In him we have redemption through his blood, the forgiveness of sins according to the riches of his grace.
Ephesians 1:7
Water baptism is an outward testimony of the inward change in a believer’s life.
Water baptism is a public declaration of one’s faith in Jesus Christ and a demonstration of the transformation that occurs when someone accepts Him.
In Greek, the word for baptism is baptismos, derived from the verb baptizo, which means “to immerse,” “to dip,” or “to submerge”.
Today, we will witness those who have accepted Jesus Christ as Savior as they have chosen to step forward to be baptized. What a glorious time to be part of their next step as they move forward in their relationship with God!
Matthew 28:2-7 “And then there was a great earthquake. For the angel of the Lord descended from heaven, came and rolled back the stone from the door, and sat on it. His countenance was like lightning, and his garments were white as snow. The soldiers shook with fear of him and became like dead men. The angel said to the women, “Do not be afraid. For I know that you are looking for Jesus, who was crucified. He is not here. For He has risen, as He said. Come, see the place where the Lord lay. Then go quickly and tell His disciples that He has risen from the dead, and indeed, He is going before you to Galilee. There you will see Him. Listen, I have told you.”
Before they died.
Muhammad said, “I don’t know the purpose of life.” Buddha said, “Seek the truth.”
Confucius said, “I am not the way.”
Muhammad, Buddha, and Confucius are still in their graves.
Our GOD Lives!
Jesus is the only one who rose again!
Jesus is the only one with the power over death!
Jesus is the only way to the truth!
Acts 2:24: “But God raised him from the dead, freeing him from the agony of death, because death couldn’t keep its hold on him.”
John 14:6 “Jesus said, “I am the way, the truth, and the life.”
The following is the first portion of the song “The Goodness of God. I love you, Lord, for your mercies never fail me all my days. I have been held in your hand. From the moment I wake up till I lay my head to rest. I will sing of the goodness of God.’
David wrote Psalm 31:19 about the goodness of God. “How great is your goodness, which you have stored up for those who fear you, which you bestow in the sight of men on those who take refuge in you”.
The word goodness in Hebrew means “good in the widest sense.” This goodness of God represents everything that God is, everything that God has, and everything that God desires for us to experience. That is our God! Great and mighty is His love for his people. John 1:21 says, “See what great love the Father has lavished on us, that we should be called children of God! And that is what we are!
According to James 1:17 every good gift and every perfect (free, large, full) gift is from above; it comes down from the Father of all [that gives] light….”
Psalm 23:6 “Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life; and I will dwell in the house of The LORD forever.” The definition of “follow” is “to pursue”.
‘Cause all my life You have been faithful And all my life You have been so, so good With every breath that I am able Oh, I will sing of the goodness of God ’Your goodness is running after, it’s running after me. The Goodness of God
Psalms 23:1-6
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The Lord is my Shepherd (that is a relationship) I shall not want (that is supply).
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He maketh me lie down in green pastures (that is rest) He leadeth me beside the still waters (that is refreshment).
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He restoreth my soul (that’s healing) He leadeth me in the paths of righteousness (that is guidance) for his name’s sake (that is purpose).
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Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death (that is testing) I will fear no evil (that is protection) for thou art with me (that is faithfulness) thy rod and thy staff they comfort me (that is disciplined).
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Thou preparest a table before me in the presence of mine enemies (that is hope) thou anointest my head with oil (that is consecration) my cup runneth over (that is abundance).
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Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life (that is blessing) and I will dwell in the house of the Lord (that is security) forever (that is eternity). –Copied–
Oh how our Shepherd loves us. Now and forever more!
Job 22:28 “You will also declare a matter, and it will be established unto you; and the light will shine upon your ways”.
Psalm 2:7 “I will declare the decree the Lord hath said unto me”.
A “decree” is a formal order or command from someone in authority, while “declare” means to state something clearly and forcefully, often something that already exists. A Biblical declaration is the announcement of something that has already been established (decreed) by God. The decree is the promises of God and the promises are found in the Bible. Even when we receive a prophetic word from God it is His decree. We should also declare the things we hear prophetically from God. 2 Cor. 1:20 “For all the promises of God in him are yea, and in him Amen, unto the glory of God by us”.
When we declare (speak or proclaim) the decrees of God we are making it plain and clear to the kingdom of darkness that the Bible is the first and the final authority in all things.
Prophetic decrees from God release God’s purposes and plans in our life. When we speak God’s Word, we are declaring and decreeing life into our situations. According to Proverbs 18:2 “life and death are in the power of words”.
Today declares the Lord there is a reckoning coming to your enemies that have come against you. At your declaration they will flee seven ways, says the Lord. Rise up oh powerful one who walks in the authority that I have given you. Stand and make a stand for my Word concerning you. For surely you will shake off the oppression that wants to compress you to the point of giving up. I the Lord declare to you today no more! Be vigilant to move forward. For there is a place of victory for you. Yes I will set a table of my goodness in the presence of your enemies and they will see how powerful your God is. Believe therefore you will see, says the Lord.
Psalm 23 is a great reference for this Word from the Lord. “The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want. He makes me lie down in green pastures; He leads me beside still waters. He restores my soul; He leads me in paths of righteousness for His name’s sake. Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil; for You are with me; Your rod and Your staff, they comfort me. You prepare a table before me in the presence of my enemies; You anoint my head with oil. My cup runs over. Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life,and I will dwell in the house of the Lord forever”.
A few years ago I was in prayer with the Lord and I saw God sitting in a chair. I walked over and looked over his shoulder. There was a canvas in front of him and his right hand was raised up holding paintbrush. He knew what I was thinking (what are you doing) and he responded to my thoughts, “I Am painting on the canvas of your life. Trust me always”.
Ephesians 2:10 “For we are his workmanship, created in Christ Jesus unto good works, which God hath before ordained that we should walk in them”. Other translations read, “We are – God’s masterpiece his handiwork.
In the Bible, the phrase “right hand of God” is a metaphor for God’s power, authority, and favor. God wants the best for us and his plan is good. And he is always at work in our lives to bring about purpose. Jeremiah 29:11 “I know what I’m doing. I have it all planned out—plans to take care of you, not abandon you, plans to give you the future you hope for”.
God is the greatest artist of all times. He is actively shaping and guiding our lives even when life is hard. We may not see God working on our behalf however he is always in motion on our behalf. Trust the Artist!
Word Wealth New Spirit Filled Life Bible
Before conversion, our lives had no rhyme or reason. Conversion brought us balance, symmetry and order. We are God’s poem, His work of art.
Daniel was a mighty man of God. The Jews were in captivity to the Babylonians, Medes, and Persians. In Daniel chapter 2 through prayer he interpreted Nechaadezzr’a dream and in chapter 5 we read the handwriting on the wall. In chapter 6 we read he was delivered from the lion’s den. As we continue to read the story of Daniel we see that he did not get the same results every time he prayed. In Daniel 9 we read Daniel had only prayed for a few minutes—and was still in the middle of his prayer—when the angel Gabriel came with a answer from God’s . We read in Daniel 10:1–11, Daniel praying another prayer. He prayed and fasted and it took three weeks to receive and answer! However the prayer was with very different results. Daniel prayed and fasted, and it took three weeks to receive an answer. Did God change-no. Hebrews 13:8 tells us, “Jesus Christ is the same yesterday and today and forever”. In Daniel 10:12:13 we find the answer in why the prayer was delayed, “Since the first day that you set your mind to gain understanding and to humble yourself before your God, your words were heard, and I have come in response to them. But the prince of the Persian kingdom resisted me twenty-one days. Then Michael, one of the chief princes, came to help me.
Next Sunday’s Word – When Prayers Are Delayed
“Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For my yoke is easy and my burden is light.” Matthew 11:28-30 In Matthew 23:4 Jesus rebuked the Pharisees for laying heavy burdens on the shoulders of the people. He was not speaking about physical burdens. The “yoke of the Pharisees” is the burdensome yoke of self-righteousness and legalistic law-keeping was what Jesus was referring to. In Matthew 11:28-30 Jesus is giving the invitation to those who were burdened by the system of works (the law) to come to him The good news is that Jesus promises to all who come to Him that He will give them rest from the heavy burden of trying to earn their way into heaven and rest from the oppressive yoke of self-righteousness and legalism. Jesus encourages those who are “heavy laden” to take His yoke upon them, and in so doing they will find rest for their souls.
According as he hath chosen us in him before the foundation of the world…. Ephesians 1:4
One day I was reading the above verse and it just came alive in my spirit – we were known by God before he created the earth! Psalm 139:13-16 “For you created my innermost being; you knit me together in my mother’s womb I praise you because I am fearfully and wonderfully made; your works are wonderful, I know that full well. My frame was not hidden from you when I was made in the secret place, when I was woven together in the depths of the earth. Your eyes saw my unformed body; all the days ordained for me were written in your book before one of them came to be”.
The earth was created for mankind. God wanted mankind in His image to inhabit what He was going to create. We read in Genesis 1:1-3 what he did. “In the beginning God created the heavens and the earth. The earth was without form, and void; and darkness was upon the face of the deep. And the Spirit of God was hovering over upon the face of the waters. And God said…. sound began to create what was spoken by him. The sound of God’s word created light and the light dispelled the darkness. The physical light that God created is a great metaphor that shows what is done in the heart of those who have accepted Jesus Chrsit as Savior. “I am the light of the world, and those who embrace me will experience life-giving light and they will never walk in darkness”. John 8:12 This is a promise that those who follow Jesus will have the light of life and never walk in darkness. God knows YOU! Sound created you to be here on the earth right now. God always knew this! Walk in the light…..
According as he hath chosen us in him before the foundation of the world…. Ephesians 1:4
One day I was reading the above verse and it just came alive in my spirit – we were known by God before he created the earth! Psalm 139:13-16 “For you created my innermost being; you knit me together in my mother’s womb I praise you because I am fearfully and wonderfully made; your works are wonderful, I know that full well. My frame was not hidden from you when I was made in the secret place, when I was woven together in the depths of the earth. Your eyes saw my unformed body; all the days ordained for me were written in your book before one of them came to be”.
The earth was created for mankind. God wanted mankind in His image to inhabit what He was going to create. We read in Genesis 1:1-3 what he did. “In the beginning God created the heavens and the earth. The earth was without form, and void; and darkness was upon the face of the deep. And the Spirit of God was hovering over upon the face of the waters. And God said…. sound began to create what was spoken by him. The sound of God’s word created light and the light dispelled the darkness. The physical light that God created is a great metaphor that shows what is done in the heart of those who have accepted Jesus Chrsit as Savior. “I am the light of the world, and those who embrace me will experience life-giving light and they will never walk in darkness”. John 8:12 This is a promise that those who follow Jesus will have the light of life and never walk in darkness. God knows YOU! Sound created you to be here on the earth right now. God always knew this! Walk in the light…..
The Bible tells us in 1 Thessalonians 5:17 “Pray without ceasing. In every thing give thanks: for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus concerning you”. The TPT translation reads, “Make your life a prayer. And in the midst of everything be always giving thanks, for this is God’s perfect plan for you in Christ Jesus”.
When Paul says “pray without ceasing” he is talking about an attitude of awareness of God. Just like breathing is natural so should an attitude of prayer toward God be natural to the believer.
Pray without ceasing is making your life a prayer. It is having a heart inclined towards God. The term “incline” in the Bible often refers to the act of bending or turning one’s ear, heart, or mind towards something, typically in the context of listening, obedience, attentiveness or prayer.
In Psalm 40:1-3 David says that when he cried out to God, not only did God listen, but He inclined to him. Praying without ceasing will cause God’s heart to incline toward you. Paul said in all things be thankful. God will have an incline ear to hear a thankful heart of praise.
Prayer is not a difficult thing. It is simply talking to God as you would a friend. Prayer is not a one sided conversation. Great communication is two people conversing with one another.
Today’s message – “God Knows and Hears Your Voice”. God is our Abba Father and He is eager to hear from you!
Matthew 14:22-32 “Shortly before dawn Jesus went out to them, walking on the lake. When the disciples saw him walking on the lake, they were terrified. “It’s a ghost,” they said, and cried out in fear. But Jesus immediately said to them: “Take courage! It is I. Don’t be afraid.” “Lord, if it’s you,” Peter replied, “tell me to come to you on the water. “Come,” he said. Then Peter got down out of the boat, walked on the water and came toward Jesus. But when he saw the wind, he was afraid and, beginning to sink, cried out, “Lord, save me!” Immediately Jesus reached out his hand and caught him. “You of little faith,” he said, “why did you doubt?”
Peter said, “Lord if it is you – tell me to come to you on the water”. Jesus said, “Come.”
Peter got out of the boat and was walking on the water toward Jesus. Then he saw the wind. Since wind is not actually visible Peter saw the effects, the sound of the wind. The Amplified reads verse 33 as, “ But when he perceived and felt the strong wind, he was frightened”. He began to look at what the wind was doing around him (distraction). Peter became afraid and that is when he began to sink. Peter lost his focus on the one who was standing before him. The one who said, “Come to me. I AM – Take courage – I AM – Stop being afraid! I AM will be to you what you need in that moment of time – Trust ME”.
A rubber band would be useless if it cannot be stretched. Faith is much like a rubber band in that it is ineffective if it is stretched. When God shows up the biggest in our lives is when we are willing to stretch and step out. Peter stretched his faith and got out of the boat even though the wind was still blowing fiercely around him . Then he got distracted. Faith like a rubber band goes beyond what we feel and see. When the winds of adversity blow around us rocking the boat of our lives, keeping our eyes on Jesus is the key to not be distracted and not sink!
The Scripture tells us in Daniel 2:21 “And He changes the times and the seasons; He removes kings and raises up kings; He gives wisdom to the wise and knowledge to those who have understanding”. In the Bible, understanding is the ability to perceive, comprehend, and apply knowledge and wisdom in accordance with God’s will. When we lack Spiritual understanding it is hard to discern the will of God within seasons of time.
Tuesday, January 20, 2025 we witnessed the Inauguration of the 47th President of the United States. The newly elected President by no means perfect however he was the people’s choice and I believe God’s choice for such a time as this. JD Vance the elected Vice President of the United States was raised totally opposite of President Trump. God saw the bigger purpose to bring these two together to fulfill His will for the United States of America. God’s Word shows us over and over He can use anyone for His purposes.
As our Nation Moves Forward in this new season continue to pray for President Trump, Vice President Vance and their families. Continue to pray for all the newly elected officials that they may stay humble before God.
“Pray every way you know how, for everyone you know. Pray especially for rulers and their governments to rule well so we can be quietly about our business of living simply, in humble contemplation. This is the way our Savior God wants us to live. 1 Timothy 1:2-3
“When just leaders are in power, the citizens celebrate; but when evil people gain control, their joys become moans”. Proverbs 29:2
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