Biblically Based, Christ Centered, Caring Community in Annapolis, MD
Luke describes the early church as thriving with continuous growth as it is strengthened by the Spirit through the means of grace to fulfill the Great Commission – even in the face of severe opposition.
Acts 6:7; 9:31; 12:24; 16:5; 19:20
A thriving church is a true community, centered on Christ, awed by God’s power, showing practical love, living life together, and experiencing God’s favor.
Acts 2:42-47
As the church, we thrive only by the grace of God which we experience through the means of grace. Therefore we must embrace and intentionally seek to cultivate that grace in our lives as part of the church.
Acts 2:36-42
As God’s chosen people, we are called to be nourished spiritually and to love our fellow believers fervently.
1 Peter 1:22-2:3
Water baptism is the sign and seal of our union with Christ, a means of grace to provide strength in our struggle against sin, and the medium through which we testify of our faith in Christ and membership in the church. Romans 6:1-7 Reading: Colossians 2:9-15 Benediction: 1 Thessalonians 5:23-24 […]
The Bible is the only infallible and inerrant rule of faith, sufficient for salvation and holiness. Other creeds and confessions may be helpful summaries, but must be tested by Scripture, which is the final authority.
Colossians 3:16
God wants to fill His people with His Spirit and this is primarily done as we consistently participate in faith with the means of grace He has ordained for His people.
Acts 2:42
Prayer is powerful and effective, and God will hear and answer our prayers.
Luke 11:9-10
God’s desire is that we understand and partake in the grace found in the sacrament of communion.
Luke 24:13-35
We have been called to be servants of Christ, giving from his riches and not our own, knowing that serving him will bring us face to face with him.
1 Peter 4:10
The heart of financial giving in the Christian life is to support God’s ministry throughout the world.
2 Corinthians 9:6-15
Fellowship with others is an opportunity for us to show grace to others and to feel the Grace of God.
1 John 1:3-7
We were made to worship. There are several ways we can worship, as well as several things that stop us from worshipping. But when we worship, God gives us his blessing and grace.
Luke 4:5-8
The Importance of the Word of God in my Life!
Luke 8:4-15