Faith, what is It?
When the Son of Man comes, will he find faith on the earth? (Luke 18:8 NIV)
Faith is believing and being convinced of the truth but having no evidence.
Faith is being sure of what we hope for an certain of what we do not see. (Heb 11:1 NIV)
Faith involves absolute confidence in God's historical saving acts. The nature of faith leads to deep involvement in the historical world not isolation and escape into a life of meditation. (Disciple Study Bible Notes)
How Can We Get Faith?
Romans 10:17 (NIV) Faith comes by hearing the message, and the message is heard through the word of Christ
Why must we have faith in God? And without faith it is impossible to please God, because anyone who comes to him must believe that he exists and that he rewards those who earnestly seek him. (Heb 11:6 NIV)
Welcome!
In times like these, we need a savior. We are living in very tough times. The decline in economy has resulted in bankruptcies and dastardly acts of violence.
Negative acts are not the answer. We need a savior and that savior is Jesus Christ. He has promised to be with us and never forsake us. But we have to accept him into our hearts and souls. Jesus came to this world not to condemn it but so that we would have everlasting life.
At Rising Star Missionary Baptist Church, the word of God is preached and not compromised.
Come one, come all. Whatever you need, God’s got it. He’s got it and He’s waiting to give it to you.
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9:30 Sunday School Adult Class Youth Class
11:00 Praise & Worship 11:15 Worship Service
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Thursday
6:30 Prayer Service
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Saturday
11:30 Outreach Ministry
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Church History
The Purpose of the Church
The purpose of teaching biblical doctrine is to promote the birth and growth of our faith. (Read Ephesians 4:14)
Words of Encouragement
If I can endure for this minute
Whatever is happening to me,
No matter how heavy my heart is
Or how dark the moment may be
If I can remain calm and quiet
With all the world crashing about me,
Secure in the knowledge God loves me
When everyone else seems to doubt me
- Words of Encouragement
How Often?
I attend church..
The Fruits of Worry
Worry causes additional stress and can be fatal. It is and always will be a fatal disease of the heart. When we worry that is a sign that faith in waning and possibly could soon be gone.
Worry intrudes on God’s compassionate ability to provide for us.
Knowing God - Life's Major Pursuit
Let not the wise man boast of his wisdom or the strong man boast of his strength
Or the rich man boast of his riches, but let him who boasts boast about this;
That he understands and knows me, that I am the Lord, who exercises kindness, justice
And righteousness on earth, for in these I delight, “declares the Lord.”