SALVATION: We believe that man was created in the image of God; that he sinned and thereby incurred, not only physical death, but also spiritual death which is separation from God; and that all humans are sinners by nature and practice. We believe in the bodily resurrection of the just and the unjust, everlasting blessedness of the saved, and everlasting punishment of the lost. We believe that Jesus Christ died as the sacrifice for our sins according to the Scripture and that all who believe and accept Him as Lord and Savior are justified on the ground of His shed blood. We believe that salvation is by grace, through faith, and totally apart from works. Neither is there salvation in any other, for there is none other name under heaven given among men, whereby we must be saved.

Holy Spirit: We believe in the Holy Spirit who came forth from God to convict the world of sin, of righteousness and of judgment, and to regenerate, baptize, sanctify, comfort, indwell and seal forever those who believe in Jesus Christ.

Jesus Christ: We believe in Jesus Christ, God’s only Son, conceived of the Holy Spirit, born of the virgin Mary, sinless in His life, who atoned for the sins of the world by His death on the cross We believe in His bodily resurrection, His ascension into heaven, His high priestly intercession for His people amp; His personal visible, premillennial return to the world in power amp; glory according to His promise

We believe in God the Father, Creator of heaven and earth, perfect in holiness, infinite in wisdom and measureless in power. We rejoice that He concerns Himself mercifully in the affairs of men, that he hears and answers prayer and that He saves from sin and death all who come to Him through Jesus Christ

We apologize that the first 15 minutes of this sermon was not recorded because of technical errors.

What we believe about the Godhead: We believe in one God, eternally existing in three persons: Father, Son and Holy Spirit.

We believe in the Scripture of the Old and New Testaments as verbally inspired by God, and inerrant in the original writings, and that they are of supreme and final authority in faith and life.

(II Timothy 3:16; II Peter 1:21)

Big Idea: You have received the gospel of God’s grace therefore let us stand firm in it!

Technical Issues: We apologize that the first few minutes of this sermon were cut off from the recording.

Big Idea: A humble heart before the Lord moves us to serve others amp; frees us from worrying about life.

Big Idea: Elders must guard the flock by staying centered on God and His Word of Grace.

Big Idea: Elders of a local church who desire a noble task must meet the high standards of biblical character.