A New Testament church in the heart of Stockdale, Texas.
Our beliefs and convictions center on Jesus and His role as Lord and Savior. We are saved from our sin through Jesus; He transforms our lives. These are some of the truths we believe in:
Jesus Christ is the Son of God. He was born of a virgin and lived on this earth as a human. His death on the cross and His resurrection on the third day bring us back to God. He shed His blood for the forgiveness of our sins.
Jn. 1:1-14; Matthew 1:23; 1 Corinthians 15:1-8; Matthew 26:28All Scripture is inspired by God. His Word guides us in all we do. It is the final authority in matters of faith and doctrine.
2 Timothy 3:16-17We have all sinned and fall short of the glory of God. We are saved by God's grace through faith.
Romans 3:21-23; Ephesians 2:8-9Through repentance, a confession that Jesus is the Christ, and baptism (immersion) into Christ, we can have our sins washed away. This is our response to God's grace. We are undeserving of this gift of grace, and can do nothing to earn salvation on our own.
Romans 6:3-6; Ephesians 2:8; Acts 2:38; 1 Peter 3:21-22We receive the gift of the Holy Spirit at the point of baptism. The Holy Spirit dwells within us and is the guarantee of our salvation.
Acts 2:38; Ephesians 1:13-14Our mission is to share the message of Jesus with all the world. The purpose of this mission is to make disciples of all nations.
Matthew 28:18-20Jesus will return one day to take his children to be with him in eternity.
1 Thessalonians 4:13-18We would love for you to come worship with us.
You may be wondering what to expect when you visit with us. From the moment you walk through the doors, we hope you feel welcomed by a group of people who genuinely love God and care about others. We want your visit to feel comfortable, relaxed, and encouraging. We are a casual dress church, so you'll see everything from jeans and t-shirts to dress shirts and dresses. Come as you are and sit anywhere you'd like. Our worship service lasts about an hour, and we would love the chance to meet you.
Here is what you'll see in our worship.
You may notice we sing without instruments. We believe singing with our voices only follows the example set for us in the New Testament. If you don't know the songs, that's fine — we project the words and music for everyone to see.
God doesn't care if you have any singing ability — it's the heart that matters.
Ephesians 5:18-20; Colossians 3:16We believe in the power of prayer. We offer several prayers during worship to thank God and to ask His help for our church family, community, country, and others.
If you have a prayer request, let us know and we will try to include it.
Submit a Prayer Request 1 Timothy 2:1-8; 1 Thessalonians 5:17Another important part of our worship is the Lord's Supper, or communion. We do this every first day of the week. Jesus Himself established this memorial to remember His death on the cross for the forgiveness of our sins.
This is the focal point of our services as we worship the Lord together.
Acts 20:7; 1 Corinthians 11:23-26Our members give cheerfully to support the congregation and its ministries.
As a guest, you are welcome to give but not expected to.
1 Corinthians 16:1-2; 2 Corinthians 9:7We believe the Bible is God's inspired word, given so we can learn from it. Every Sunday the preacher gives a Bible-based sermon to encourage our spirits and inform our minds so we can be more like Jesus. You will notice we don't call our preacher "Father", "Pastor", or any other title, and he wears no special clothes that set him apart. We believe all Christians are a priesthood of believers, all called to share the good news, and all equal in our need for God's forgiveness.
2 Timothy 3:16-17; Matthew 23:8-12; Galatians 3:26-28; 1 Peter 2:5,9At the end of every sermon, the preacher extends an invitation. God's word, when preached, should move our hearts. The invitation is a time for anyone who wants to be baptized, make a commitment, or ask for prayer to come forward. The preacher stands at the front of the auditorium, and one of our elders stands at the back to help with any needs. Several may respond, or none may.
Contact UsThe people who serve and lead our congregation.
Our elders (also called shepherds or overseers) provide spiritual leadership and guidance for the congregation, as described in 1 Timothy 3 and Titus 1.
Our deacons lead the day-to-day work of the congregation, serving the church and our neighbors as described in 1 Timothy 3 and Acts 6.