Mission Statement Directly From Acts Chapter 2
42They were continually devoting themselves to the apostles’ teaching and to fellowship, to the breaking of bread and to prayer.
We will also focus on being a lighthouse of hope, grace and praise; as well as an active part of the community.
Praise Community Church Essentials, Statement of Faith
John 3:3, 36; Romans 10:9-13; Ephesians 2:8-9;
Titus 2:11; Titus 3:5-7)
The deity of the Lord Jesus Christ
His virgin birth (Matthew 1:23; Luke 1:31, 35)
His sinless life (Hebrews 7:26; 1 peter 2:22)
His Miracles (Acts 2:22; Acts 10:38)
His substitutionary work on the cross
(1 Corinthians 15:3; 2 Corinthians 5:2J)
His body resurrection from the dead (Matthew 28:6; Luke 24:39; 1 Corinthians 15:4)
His exaltation to the right hand of God (Acts 1:9, 11; Acts
2:33; Philippians 2:9-11; Hebrews 1:3)
Communion
The Lord’s Supper, consisting of the elements - bread and the fruit of the vine - is the symbol expressing our sharing the divine nature of the Lord Jesus Christ (2 Peter 1:4) a memorial of His suffering and death (1 Corinthians 11:26) and a prophecy of His second coming (1 Corinthians 11:26)
5 fold ministry
“And He Himself gave some to be apostles, some prophets, some evangelists, and some pastors and teachers (Ephesians 4:11)
2I' d Coming of Christ
14For if we believe that Jesus died and rose again, even so God will bring with Him those who have fallen asleep in Jesus. 15For this we say to you by the word of the Lord, that we who are alive and remain until the coming of the Lord, will not precede those who have fallen asleep. 16For the Lord Himself will descend from heaven with a shout, with the voice of the archangel and with the trumpet of God, and the dead in Christ will rise first. 17Then we who are alive and remain will be caught up together with them in the clouds to meet the Lord in the air, and so we shall always be with the Lord.(1st Thessalonians 4:14-17; Romans 8:23; Titus 2:13;1 Corinthians 15:51-52)
Spiritual Warfare
There is conflict in the invisible world between God’s loyal messengers and the demonic hosts. Just as the angels have archangels and higher powers, the demons have what are called “principalities and powers.” Demons are fallen angels (Isaiah 14:12-15; Revelation 12:3-4; Mark 5:2-5; Acts 13:6-12)
Fruit of the Spirit
a. “But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, longsuffering, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, self-control. Against such there is no law.” (Galatians 5:22-23)
The Essentials: These are the things that we need to agree 100% on. We must be in one accord with all ten of these. Our only guideline and authority will be God’s Holy Word, and each one of us must believe that His Word is all that we need to do His Will.
The Non-Essential: These are areas where we all will have our own view and opinions on. These things will be areas that will be open to discussion. Remember, we view each other as family; we will respect each other’s opinions and work with it.
Praise Community Church will stay Grace centered, full of Praise and will focus on teaching the essentials. Our main thrust will be the salvation of lost souls. We need to reset the standard for street ministry, visitation, outreach, in reach, and showing people that JESUS is the only one that really matters. That we were put on here on this earth to give HIM glory, honor, and praise in everything we do. We must be willing to hold each other up on all ways. We must agree to disagree, and always keep in the forefront JESUS must be the one who is in charge.
JESUS said in John 14:6 - “I AM the way, the truth, and the life; no one comes to the Father, but thru me.”
JESUS said in John 10:10 - “I have come that they may have life and have it ABUNDANTLY”.
42They were continually devoting themselves to the apostles’ teaching and to fellowship, to the breaking of bread and to prayer.
We will also focus on being a lighthouse of hope, grace and praise; as well as an active part of the community.
Praise Community Church Essentials, Statement of Faith
- Bible: The infallible word of God
- Salvation
John 3:3, 36; Romans 10:9-13; Ephesians 2:8-9;
Titus 2:11; Titus 3:5-7)
- Trinity
The deity of the Lord Jesus Christ
His virgin birth (Matthew 1:23; Luke 1:31, 35)
His sinless life (Hebrews 7:26; 1 peter 2:22)
His Miracles (Acts 2:22; Acts 10:38)
His substitutionary work on the cross
(1 Corinthians 15:3; 2 Corinthians 5:2J)
His body resurrection from the dead (Matthew 28:6; Luke 24:39; 1 Corinthians 15:4)
His exaltation to the right hand of God (Acts 1:9, 11; Acts
2:33; Philippians 2:9-11; Hebrews 1:3)
- Water Baptism
Communion
The Lord’s Supper, consisting of the elements - bread and the fruit of the vine - is the symbol expressing our sharing the divine nature of the Lord Jesus Christ (2 Peter 1:4) a memorial of His suffering and death (1 Corinthians 11:26) and a prophecy of His second coming (1 Corinthians 11:26)
5 fold ministry
“And He Himself gave some to be apostles, some prophets, some evangelists, and some pastors and teachers (Ephesians 4:11)
2I' d Coming of Christ
14For if we believe that Jesus died and rose again, even so God will bring with Him those who have fallen asleep in Jesus. 15For this we say to you by the word of the Lord, that we who are alive and remain until the coming of the Lord, will not precede those who have fallen asleep. 16For the Lord Himself will descend from heaven with a shout, with the voice of the archangel and with the trumpet of God, and the dead in Christ will rise first. 17Then we who are alive and remain will be caught up together with them in the clouds to meet the Lord in the air, and so we shall always be with the Lord.(1st Thessalonians 4:14-17; Romans 8:23; Titus 2:13;1 Corinthians 15:51-52)
Spiritual Warfare
There is conflict in the invisible world between God’s loyal messengers and the demonic hosts. Just as the angels have archangels and higher powers, the demons have what are called “principalities and powers.” Demons are fallen angels (Isaiah 14:12-15; Revelation 12:3-4; Mark 5:2-5; Acts 13:6-12)
Fruit of the Spirit
a. “But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, longsuffering, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, self-control. Against such there is no law.” (Galatians 5:22-23)
The Essentials: These are the things that we need to agree 100% on. We must be in one accord with all ten of these. Our only guideline and authority will be God’s Holy Word, and each one of us must believe that His Word is all that we need to do His Will.
The Non-Essential: These are areas where we all will have our own view and opinions on. These things will be areas that will be open to discussion. Remember, we view each other as family; we will respect each other’s opinions and work with it.
Praise Community Church will stay Grace centered, full of Praise and will focus on teaching the essentials. Our main thrust will be the salvation of lost souls. We need to reset the standard for street ministry, visitation, outreach, in reach, and showing people that JESUS is the only one that really matters. That we were put on here on this earth to give HIM glory, honor, and praise in everything we do. We must be willing to hold each other up on all ways. We must agree to disagree, and always keep in the forefront JESUS must be the one who is in charge.
JESUS said in John 14:6 - “I AM the way, the truth, and the life; no one comes to the Father, but thru me.”
JESUS said in John 10:10 - “I have come that they may have life and have it ABUNDANTLY”.