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New
Beginning Ministries
Mission
Statement
1. We Are A Church of Love...
Love is the greatest of the Christian Virtues (I Corinthians 13:13) Love is declared to be the chief test
of Christian discipleship.
John 13:31, 35: "A new
commandment I give unto you, that ye love one another; as I have loved you,
that ye also love one another. By this (love) shall all men know that you are
my disciples, if you have love one to another."
I John 3:14: "We (Born
Again Christians) know that we have passed from death (spiritual death) unto
life, because we love the brethren. He that loveth not his brother abideth in
death." The Christian must love God supremely and his neighbor as himself.
Matthew 22:37-39
2. We Are Committed and
Consistent
Commitment: Pledge, promise or duty regarded as a solemn responsibility. Be
committed for the Cause of Christ. Hebrews 10:25 "Not forsaking or neglecting to
assemble together (as believers), as is the habit of some people, but
admonishing (warning, urging, and encouraging) one another, and all more
faithfully (consistent) as you see the day (the coming of Jesus)
approaching."
We urge you to attend Sunday service and Wednesday Night Word Explosion.
Also you should avail yourself
to the teaching ministries of the Church,
Sunday School, and Revivals.
3. We Are A Church that
Evangelizes
The mission of the church is to evangelize the world. Matthew 28:19-20,
"Go ye therefore, and teach all nations, baptizing them in the name of the
Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost: Teaching them to observe all
things whatsoever I have commanded you: And, lo, I am with you always, even
unto the end of the world. Amen." We gather to be edified. We scatter to
Evangelize.
As Believers, we are
commissioned by Jesus to be responsible for the souls of those who don't know
Him as Savior.
We must witness that others may
be saved. Acts 1:8, "But ye shall receive power after that the Holy Ghost
is come upon you: and ye shall be witnesses unto me (Jesus) both in
Jerusalem, and in all Judea, and in Samaria, and unto the uttermost parts of the
earth."
4. We are a Family
Romans 12:5: "So we being many, are one body in Christ, and everyone
members one of another." (Mutually dependent on one another with love and
respect.)
Ephesians 4:16, "For
because of Jesus the whole body (the church family, in all its various parts),
closely joined and firmly knit together by, the joints and ligaments with which
it is supplied, when each part (with power adapted to its need) is working
properly (in all its functions), grows to full maturity, building itself up in
love."
...no divisions ...perfectly
joined together... same mind... called unto the fellowship. (I Corinthians
1:9,10)
5. We Have A Spirit of
Excellence
Excellence: Superior quality; outstanding ability or worth.
Daniel 6:3, "Daniel was preferred above the presidents and princes,
because an excellent spirit was in him..." (5:12) "Learn to do
well." Isaiah 1:17
6. We Are A Tithing Church
Tithing is God's way to open the windows of heaven for you and pour you out a
blessing, that there shall not be room enough to receive it (Malachi 3:10). The
tithe is 10% of your income.
Offerings: Malachi 3:8
1. We give because we love.
2. We give because we're obedient.
3. We give because there is a need.
4. We give because we shall receive.
II Corinthians 9:6, 7:
"Soweth bountifully... reap also bountifully. Every man according as he
purposeth in his heart, so let him give;... for God loveth a cheerful
giver."
7. An Obedient Church
We must obey those who are in authority. Hebrews 13:17, "Obey those that
have the rule over you, and submit yourselves. Obey your spiritual leaders and
submit (yield to the power or authority of another) to them continually
recognizing their authority over you, for they are constantly keeping watch over
your souls and guarding your spiritual welfare, as men who will have to render
and account." Jesus was obedient (Luke 2:51; Philippians 2:8) Colossians 3:22, "Servants, obey in all things...
fearing God."
8. We Are A Church with
Character
Character: personal qualities by which others judge or see you, Moral
excellence.
Your personality is what you
show people but your character is who you really are. We must live the life we
talk about at Church, and away from church. "Let your light so shine that
men will see your good works..." Matthew 5:16. Walk circumspectly in the
world (live purposefully and worthily and accurately, not as the unwise and
witless, but as wise (sensible, intelligent people).
9 We Are A Spirit Filled
Church
a. A Spirit-Filled Church is a church that is led, guided and
directed by the Holy Spirit. The Holy Spirit is the Administrator of the Church
(He is in control). I Corinthians 12:4-7
b. A Spirit-Filled Church will
be a church full of power. "You will receive power, after that the Holy
Ghost is come upon you." Acts. 1:8
10. We Are A Church that
Worships and Praises
We must give God true worship. He is a Spirit; and they that worship Him must
worship Him in Spirit and in truth. Our Father seeketh such to worship Him
(John 4:23,24). "Let the people praise Thee, O
God; let all the people praise Thee." Psalms 67:3, 110:4)
11. We Are A Preaching and
Teaching Church
Preaching is Proclaiming...
a. Preach the Word. II Timothy 4:2
b. Preach unto them Jesus. Acts 17:18
c. Preach the Word of God. Acts 13:15
Teaching is Explaining
Go ye therefore and Teach. Matthew 28:10
a. Teaching them to observe all things.
b. Jesus taught them. John 7:14
12. We Are A Church that
Forgives
God wants us to forgive each other as He has forgiven us. Matthew 6:12, 14, 15
"When you stand praying,
forgive." Mark 11:25
"Forgive and you will be forgiven." Luke 6:37
13. We Are A Praying and Fasting Church
Through prayer and fasting you will be able to flow in the anointing of God.
(Mark 9:29) "Praying always with all prayers
and supplication in the Spirit." Ephesians. 6:18
14. We Are A Church of Faith
Faith is confidence, assurance and reliance on God, trusting God for who He is.
He is all we need Him to be. Without Faith it is impossible to please God. When
we come to Him we must believe that He is. (Hebrews. 11:6) God expects
believers to walk by Faith, not by sight... II Corinthians. 5:7
15. We Are A Timely Church
"Let everything be done decently and in order." I Corinthians 14:40 God expects His church to be orderly,
disciplined, organized, strategic in planning, timely and seasonal.
16. We Are A Church That
Takes Authority Over the Spirit of Distraction - Acts 16:16-18
Distract: to cause to
turn away ones focus of attention: Disturb: Agitate. When the Holy Spirit is
ministering through the Minister, Teacher, Choir, Soloist, etc., one's focus
should be on the ministering of the Holy Spirit and not be distracted by crying
babies, a disorderly witness, loud outburst, etc.
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