Service Times:
Sunday's
9:45 AM - Sunday School - Suite D
11:00 AM - Worship Hour - Suite D
5:30 PM - Evening Service - Suite D
Wednesday's
5:30 PM - Tutoring for children
6:30 PM - Service and Prayer Meeting - Suite D
Church Address:
638 Pine Ridge Dr., Suite D
West Columbia, SC 29172
Pastor's Cell: 803.447.7339
Email:
pastorhector@live.com
Ministry Locations:
Sanctuary - Suite D
Nursery - Suite B
Children (Grades 1-5) - Suite B
Jr. & Sr. Students - Suite A
Fellowship Hall - Suite A
Favorite quote of the Day: "Most people are bothered by those passages of Scripture they do not understand, but the passages that bother me are those I do understand" Mark Twain
Salvation Message:
We're all born to die!
As much as that statement is harsh and might come across as unsensitive, it proclaims a universal truth. Humanity and all living things must die. We're all on a short time frame in life.
Questions to ponder:
1. If we're bound for death, is their an afterlife?
2. If there's an afterlife after death, what will I be like, where will I live, who will be with me?
All these are good questions and can be answered, but it's takes faith in believing what seems impossible.
Just as death is sure, so is life, but it takes believing in something bigger than ourselves. That something is believing in the Gospel of Jesus the Christ.
Many would dismiss the simplicity of the Gospel, but yet it's the simplicity that's the beauty of the Gospel. It's not hard to receive eternal life.
Jesus says that He "
came to seek and to save sinners". Fortunately as sinners, there is Hope before we die.
You might worry that you have done too many wrong things to qualify for eternal life or that you don't meet God's expections, but be assured that the blood of Christ is sufficient to cover all sins past, present and future. His grace is adequate. "
And this was the answer of Jesus: I am the bread of life. He who comes to me will never be in need of food, and he who has faith in me will never be in need of drink. But it is as I said to you: you have seen me, and still you have no faith. Whatever the Father gives to me will come to me; and I will not send away anyone who comes to me." John 6: 35-37
Here are verses that give a birdseye view on what we need to know and do to receive eternal life:
Admit that I AM NOT PERFECT. Romans 3:10 “
As it is written, there is none righteous, no, not one.”
Acknowledge that EVERYONE HAS SINNED. Romans 3:23 “
For all have sinned, and come short of the glory of God.”
Understand WHERE SIN CAME FROM? Romans 5:12 “
When Adam sinned, sin entered the entire human race. Adam’s sin brought death, so death spread to everyone, for everyone sinned.”
Realize THE PENALTY OF SIN. Romans 6:23a “...
the wages of sin is death.”
Believe that JESUS PAID FOR YOUR SINS. Romans 5:8 “
But God showed His great love for us by sending Christ to die for us while we were still sinners.”
Accept THE GREATEST GIFT. Romans 6:23b “...
but the gift of God is eternal life through Jesus Christ our Lord.”
Confess the Lord Jesus to RECEIVE ETERNAL LIFE.
Romans 10:9,10,13.“...
that if you confess with your mouth Jesus as Lord, and believe in your heart that God raised Him from the dead, you will be saved; Vs.10 for with the heart a person believes, resulting in righteousness, and with the mouth he confesses, resulting in salvation.” Vs. 13. “For whosoever shall call upon the name of the Lord shall be saved.”
Sin Separates us From God
Did you know that we are separated from God without Jesus Christ in our life as Savior? If we're separated from God, only our faith in the Gospel of Jesus can restore our relationship with God. Jesus is the only known person that made promises only a God can deliver. He is the only God among gods that rose from the dead and was seen by many after His resurrection.
Only through Jesus can we restore our relationship with God
Jesus said, "
I am the way, and the truth, and the life; no one comes to the Father but through Me." John 14:6. Therefore, if we wish to escape the penalty of sin, restore our connection with God, and reap the benefit of eternal life, we must turn from our sinful ways, believe and confess that Jesus is Lord and simply ask Him to be Lord and Savior of our lives.
Salvation Prayer:
Here's a simple prayer you may say:
Dear God, I admit that I’m a sinner and realize that my sins have separated me from You. I repent for my sins. I acknowledge and believe you are the Son of God and that you died, was buried, and rose on the third day to offer the gift of eternal life. I give my life to you by trusting in You now and forever. Come into my heart right now as I claim your forgiveness for my sins and save my soul from eternal wrath. I accept your gift of eternal life. From this day forward, I will turn from my old life and live for you. Amen.
If you have prayed this prayer, let it be known that it is not the prayer that saved you, it is your faith and trust in the Lord Jesus that saves a person.
Please contact the church, if you have accepted Jesus as Lord and Savior.
Men's Ministry
Lifelines is our men's small group accountability discipleship time.
Everyweek our men read five bible chapters, journal main thoughts, and record life applications. Bible verses are also provided for memorization to help satisfy the conscience.
We at Journey desire that all our men be involved with Lifelines. By getting involved, you can be a lifeline to other men in our church.
If you wish to be a part of Lifelines, contact our Saturday group leader Eddie Brazell: 803.260.2337
for more details.
Lifelines Reading Schedule: https://cid-a7cff6f923fe7529.office.live.com/view.aspx/Reading%20Schedule%20and%20Memory%20Verses.xlsx
