A LOCAL CHURCH FOR ALL PEOPLE We love people unconditionally, center our lives on the truth of God’s Word, and devote ourselves to the mission of making disciples who serve community, reach nations, and grow churches.
If we affirm Christ as Lord, then His Spirit fills our souls and guides us from within so that we become people who carry His presence. Think about it: If God indwells His people in order to lead them, where do you think He is leading you right now?
God desires to be in the heart of His people, but according to His design, not theirs. Think about it: Do you worship like God is at the center of your life (in your heart) or as though He’s on some far-off mountain?
If you want to know how much of your heart is devoted to God, look at where your money and time goes. Think about it: If your heart is connected to the things you consider treasures, what do you estimate God’s value to be in your life?
If you want others to see Jesus, spend more time with Him and you will look more like Him Think about it: Because being close to God makes us more like Christ, you better ask yourself if that’s what you really want, and why?
If you want to see more of God, start giving God more of you Think about it: If you know that you need to give God more of your life, how will you start making that happen?
Heaven is not about a place but a person, whose presence makes everything paradise; so, He must be our priority here if we want to be there. Think about it: If you carry the presence of the Person who makes Paradise what it is, would you say your life reflects Heaven?
We may try to re-define God as someone or something more pleasing to us, but it’s an act of rebellion that leads to destruction. Think about it: How can you determine if there is there a golden calf in your life and what will you do about it?
Our most incredible personal experiences with God are often for other people. Think about it: Can you be alone with God and be satisfied with that alone?
God wants more than just worship and obedience; He invites us into a committed relationship with Him Think about it: If God is inviting “whoever will come”, and you’ve accepted, who are you sharing that invitation with?
God promises us a future in His Kingdom and the guarantee is His presence with us now. Think about it: Have there been times in your life when you recognized God’s presence, and if not, why do you think that is?
God acts justly, for all people and without bias, so we are responsible to live that way also. Think about it: Are there ways that you withhold Justice from certain people, or ignore it, for what feels like valid reasons?