We have Holt Road H.E.A.R.T.S.
9:45AM Sunday School
11:00AM Morning Worship Service
6:00PM Sunday Evening Worship Service
Wednesday
6:30PM Youth, Children and Adult Activities
Need Jesus?
Perhaps even now, can you sense Jesus knocking on the door to your heart, to your life?Jesus said, "Behold I stand at the door and knock. If anyone hears My voice and opens the door, I will come in to him and dine with him, and he with Me." (Revelation 3:20) Jesus said "anyone" and that means you, too, no matter where you are in your life now, and no matter what you may have done in the past.
The Bible says, "For God so loved the world that He gave His only begotten Son, that whoever believes in Him should not perish but have everlasting live." (John 3:16) Yes, God loves you with a love that is so great you cannot even imagine it. Yet even your tiniest infraction immediately separates you from fellowship with a Holy (sinless) God. You know the truth of this Bible passate, "For all have sinned and come short of the glory of God." (Romans 3:23) God's pure justice requires a penalty to be made for any sin. And the penalty for sin is eternal separation from God.
But our loving God is gracious and merciful! He allowed for a sacrifice to be substituted for the penalty we deserve. What sacrifice could be so great as to cover all our sins? The Bible says, "For Christ died for sincs once for all, the righteous for the unrighteous, to bring you to God. He was put to death in the body but made alive by the Spirit." (1 Peter 3:18) Yes, God loves you so much He sent His Son Jesus to earth to die on a cross to pay the price for your sins and make a way for you to live forever with Him. "...we were reconciled to God by the death of his Son [Jesus Christ] ..." (Romans 5:10) "For there is one God, and one mediator between God and men, the man Christ Jesus; who gave himself a ransome for all ..." (1 Timothy 2:5-6)
Thankfully, Jesus did not stay buried in a grave. He rose again after 3 days and is alive today in Spirit. Now, Jesus stands at the door to your heart with this free gift of forgiveness of your sins and eternal life in heaven. Will you humbly receive it?
Receiving the gift of forgiveness of sins and eternal life is not complicated. It basically involves 5 steps. Read these steps and the following passages from the Bible. Then pray and accept Christ as your personal Savior and allow Him to be the Lord of your life.
Step #1 -- Belive in Jesus
This is not believing "about" Jesus. This is personal. It's about your heart. You must believe that Jesus is the Son of God, and that he came to earth to die on a cross for you as the sacrifice for your sins.
"For God did not send His Son into the world to condemn the world, but that the world through Him might be saved." (John 3:17)
This is not believing "about" Jesus. This is personal. It's about your heart. You must believe that Jesus is the Son of God, and that he came to earth to die on a cross for you as the sacrifice for your sins.
"Believe on the Lord Jesus Christ, and you will be saved, you and your household." (Acts 16:31)
Step #2 -- confess Your Sins
You must acknowledge that you are in fact a sinner and you want Jesus to wash your sins away and make you clean inside.
"For all have sinned and come short of the glory of God." (Romans 3:23)
"If we confess our sins, He is faithful and just to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness." (1 John 1:9)
Step #3 -- Repent (Turn away from your sins)
"For the wages of sin is death, but the gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord." (Romans 6:23)
"Repent ye therefore, and be converted, that your sins may be blotted out..."
(Acts 3:19)
"The time is fulfilled, and the kingdom of God is at hand. Repent and believe in the
gospel." (Mark 1:15)
Step #4 -- Accept the Gift of Salvation
"For by grace you have been saved through faith, and that not of yourselves, it is the gift of God." (Ephesians 2:8)
"But as many as received Him, to them He gave the right to become children of God, to those who believe in His name." (John 1:12)
"Behold now is the accepted time; behold, now is the day of salvation." (2 Corinthians 6:2)
You can accept Jesus Christ into your life right now by praying something like the following:
Dear Jesus,
I know I am a sinner and I have displeased you in many ways. Thank you for loving me
enough to come to this earth and sacrifice your life to pay the penalty for my sins.
I believe you are the Son of God
and I repent of mysins and ask yout ocome into my heart as my Lord and Savior. Help me learn how to please you in every part
of my life.
Thank you for your wonderful gift of forgiveness and eternal life.
In Jesus' name, Amen.
Congratulations! If you have just prayed this prayer, the following took place; your sins were forgiven (Colossians 1:14); you became a child of God (John 1:12); you were made heir to all of God's blessings (Romans 8:16-17); you now possess everlasting life (1 John 5:12-13).
You became a Christian the moment that you received Christ into your life. Don't trust your feelings, for they will change; but take God at His Word and believe His promises. Review the above passages whenever doubts arise. You should be able to say with assurance, "I have received Christ. On the authority of God's Word, I ahve eternal life."
Jesus said, "I say to you that likewise there will be more joy in heaven over one sinner who repents than over ninety-nine just persons who need no repentance." We would like to celebrate with you in your decision. Please contact one of our staff.
Step #5 -- Confess Jesus Before Men
You must stand up and be identified with Christ. There are no secret Christians. Follow Christ's example in baptism. "If you confess with your mouth the Lord Jesus and believe in your heart that God has raised Him from the dead, you will be saved. For with the heart one believes unto righteousness, and with the mouth confession is made unto salvation." (Romans 10:9-10)
To keep building your new faith:
- Pray every day
It's not fancy, just talking to God like you would your best friend. If you would like someone to pray with you, please call our church and we will join with yoy in prayer. - Read the Bible every day
It's important to read from God's word regularly. You can use daily devotionals for inspiration. - Get involved in a local church
It's important to be with others who believe the same things you do. Find a church near you so you can fellowship regularly with other Christians.
