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A message from Pastor Erik...
I want to personally welcome you to Northeast Community Church! We have designed a church with you in mind, driven by biblical purposes, not tradition. Sunday morning services are casual and relaxed with contemporary music, relevant messages and Great Coffee!
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| I don't believe that God wants you to feel weighed down with rules and regulations. I do believe that God loves you and desires a personal relationship with you. God has a plan for your life. His plan is to prosper you and to give you hope for the future. My Sunday morning messages are geared toward sharing with you God's plan for your happiness at home, work, play, and yes, even church. Make an investment in your future by coming to Northeast Community Church Sunday morning. We just might change the way you think about church! |
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IN ESSENTIAL BELIEFS-WE HAVE UNITY
There is one body and one Spirit-- just as you were called to one hope when you were called--one Lord, one faith, one baptism; one God and Father of all, who is over all and through all and in all. -Ephesians 4:4-6
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IN NON-ESSENTIAL BELIEFS-WE HAVE LIBERTY
Accept him whose faith is weak, without passing judgment on disputable matters; who are you to judge someone else's servant? To his own master he stands or falls. And he will stand, for the Lord is able to make him stand; So then, each of us will give an account of himself to God; So whatever you believe about these things keep between yourself and God. Blessed is the man who does not condemn himself by what he approves. -Romans 14:1,4,12,22
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IN ALL OUR BELIEFS- WE SHOW CHARITY
If I have the gift of prophecy and can fathom all mysteries and all knowledge, and if I have a faith that can move mountains, but have not love, I am nothing. -1 Corinthians 13:2
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THE ESSENTIALS WE BELIEVE:
1. ABOUT GOD
God is the Creator and Ruler of the universe. He has eternally existed in three personalities: the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit. These are co-equal and are one God.
Genesis 1:1,26-27; 3:22; Psalm 90:2; Matthew 28:19; 1 Peter 1:2; 2 Corinthians 13:14
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2. ABOUT JESUS CHRIST
Jesus Christ is the Son of God. He is co-equal with the Father. Jesus lived a sinless human life and offered Himself as the perfect sacrifice for the sins of all people by dying on a cross. He arose from the dead after three days to demonstrate His power over sin and death. He ascended to heaven's glory and will return again someday to reign as King of Kings, and Lord of Lords.
Matthew 1:22-23; Isaiah 9:6; John 1:1-5, 14:10-30; Hebrews 4:14-15; 1 Corinthians 15:3-4; Romans 1:3-4; Acts 1:9-11; 1 Timothy 6:14-15; Titus 2:13
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3. ABOUT THE HOLY SPIRIT
The Holy Spirit is co-equal with the Father and the Son of God. He is present in the world to make men aware of their need for Jesus Christ. He also lives in every Christian with power for living, understanding of spiritual truth, and guidance in doing what is right. He gives every believer a spiritual gift when they are saved. As Christians we seek to live under His control daily.
2 Corinthians 3:17; John 16:7-13, 14:16-17; Acts 1:8; 1 Corinthians 2:12, 3:16; Ephesians 1:1; 5:18; Galatians 5:25
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4. ABOUT THE BIBLE
The Bible is God's Word to us. It was written by human authors, under the supernatural guidance of the Holy Spirit. It is the supreme source of truth for Christian beliefs and living. Because it is inspired by God, it is the truth without any mixture of error.
2 Timothy 3:16, 2 Peter 1:20, 21; 1 Timothy 1:13; Psalm 119:105, 160; Proverbs 30:5
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5. ABOUT HUMAN BEINGS
People are made in the spiritual image of God, to be like Him in character. People are the supreme object of God's creation. Although every person has tremendous potential for good, all of us are marred by an attitude of disobedience toward God called "sin". This attitude separates people from God and causes many problems in life.
Genesis 1:27; Psalm 8:3-6; Isaiah 53:6; Romans 3:23; Isaiah 59:1-2
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6. ABOUT SALVATION
Salvation is God's free gift to us, but we must accept it. We can never make up for our sin by self-improvement or good works. Only by trusting in Jesus Christ as God's offer of forgiveness can anyone be saved from sin's penalty. When we turn from our self-ruled life and turn to Jesus in faith we are saved. Eternal life begins the moment one receives Jesus Christ into his life by faith.
Romans 5:1; 6:23; Ephesians 2:8-9; John 1:12, 14:6; Titus 3:5; Galatians 3:26
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7. ABOUT ETERNAL SECURITY
Because God gives us eternal life through Jesus Christ, the true believer is secure in salvation for eternity. If you have been genuinely saved,you cannot "lose" it. Salvation is maintained by the grace and power
of God, not by the self-effort of the Christian. It is the grace and keeping power of God that gives us this security.
John 10:29; 2 Timothy 1:12; Hebrews 7:25; Hebrews 10:20,14; 1 Peter 1:3-5
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8. ABOUT ETERNITY
People were created to exist forever. We will either exist eternally separated from God by sin, or eternally with God through forgiveness and salvation. To be eternally separated from God is hell. To be eternally in union with Him is eternal life. Heaven and hell are real places of eternal existence.
John 2:25; 3:16; John 5:11-13; Romans 6:23; Revelation 20:15; Matthew 1:8;
Matthew 2:44-46
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