Tuesday, July 21, 2009

Inside Out Christians

A couple of things happen when we are saved that are pretty cool. GOD'S Word tells us we are born again! We are a new creation! The old has passed away! GOD Himself, in the person of the Holy Spirit comes to live within us. How incredible is that!

We are no longer condemned in our sins thanks to the sacrifice of Jesus!

We are truely changed. But when we look in the mirror we look the same. This means when others look at us we look the same. Do you live your life the same?

My friends, I would like to issue you a challenge. Let's Live our Lives INSIDE OUT. Let's live our lives so that the world sees whats inside of us.

Here's the challenge for you - read one of the Gospels this week and observe the life of Jesus. I am not asking you to heal the sick or walk on water. How about just a glass of water to a thirsty person? Jesus used any opportunity to tell others about His mission. How about paying for an elderly person's meal at McDonald's the next time you are there? Mowing your neighbors lawn?

When they look at you and ask why? Tell them you are LIVING INSIDE OUT! Remember we are ministering to Jesus in these moments. How's that? Whenever you do to the least of these, you have done to Me.

We are Jesus to the world around us. Let's not keep it a secret. Let's change our community! Home Town Community Church will be a place where we learn to Live Our Faith INSIDE OUT!

Friday, July 10, 2009

Jesus' last words to His followers in Matthew 28:19-20 say, "Go therefore and make disciples of all the nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, teaching them to observe all things that I have commanded you; and lo, I will be with you always, even to the end of the age."

Home Town Community Church will be a place where that is happening!

Making Disciples - One of the most important things a pastor can do is to teach his flock to be disciples.
Jesus commanded it!
The world around us needs more believers 'doing' what Christians are supposed to do -
-Loving Each Other.
-Making a Difference in Our Community.
-Telling Our Friends and Neighbors About JESUS.
-Raising Happy Families.

Baptizing - We believe that the Bible teaches that baptism is not a requirement for salvation. But we also believe that all Christians should be baptised. This is part of our public proclamation of the change in our lives as believers.

The Father, the Son and the Holy Spirit - We believe that GOD exists in the mysterious union of the Trinity. Each of the members of the Godhead are co-equal and co-eternal. They have always been and always will be!

Teaching them to Observe all Things Jesus Commanded - Teaching through the entire Word of GOD in an exciting and relevant way that leads you into a deeper relationship with our Creator!

We will be adding a complete doctrinal statement in the next few days.

So where is this church?
When do you meet?
How can we be a part?

Home Town Community Church is starting a Core Group Bible Study in early August. This will be the group that helps to birth this new church. We are very excited about the path that we are on and are ready for you to be a part. We do not want to 'steal' believers from other churches. What we do want is to provide a place for believers that are not involved in church at this time and want to be a part of a new and exciting project.

If this sounds like what you have been looking for or if you know someone that is ready for a real change send me an email at bryan@GotDirtdfw.com and I will get back to you ASAP.

In the meantime pray for us and we will pray for you! GOD Bless You!