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Church, why bother? What difference can it make?
Lonely? Depressed? Hopeless?
Who is God?
Has anyone ever told you how much God loves you?
If God is so good, why…?
What is a Savior and why do I need one?
How do I “get saved” and become a Christian?
Prayer to accept Jesus as your Savior
What do I do next?
What’s in my future?
Church, Why Bother? What Difference Can It Make?
Hope:
“’For I know the plans I have for you,’ says the Lord. ‘They are plans for good and not for disaster, to give you a future and a hope.’” (Jeremiah 29:11 New Living Bible)
Health:
The Bible says God’s words “are life unto those that find them, and health to all their flesh.” (Proverbs 4:22 KJV)
Jesus said he came to “heal the brokenhearted.” (Luke 4:18 KJV)
Happiness:
“Reverence for God gives life, happiness, and protection from harm.” (Proverbs 19:23 Living Bible)
Jesus said, “My purpose is to give life in all its fullness.” (John 10:10 Living Bible)
How can you begin to experience this hope, health and happiness?
First by recognizing your need for the Savior God provided, His very own Son, Jesus, to pay the price for all your sins, past, present, and even future! Next by praying and letting God know that you open your heart to accept Him as your Savior. (Romans 10:9-10)
To get to know more about how attending church can make a positive difference in your life, come visit us at Community Church Fixer Of Hearts. If you do not live in our area you may E-mail us at questions@heygotchurch.com so we may assist you in finding a church that is right for you!
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Lonely? Depressed? Hopeless?
God has the solution!
Lonely?
“The Lord himself goes before you and will be with you; He will never leave you nor forsake you. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged." (Deuteronomy 31:8 NIV)
“And be sure of this - that I am with you always, even to the end of the world." (Matthew 28:20 Living Bible)
Depressed?
“The Spirit of the Lord God is upon me, because the Lord has anointed me to bring good news to the suffering and afflicted. He has sent me to heal the brokenhearted, to announce liberty to captives, and to open the eyes of the blind. He has sent me to tell those who mourn that the time of God's favor to them has come...To all who mourn He will give: beauty for ashes; joy instead of mourning; praise instead of heaviness.” (Isaiah 61:1-3)
Hopeless?
“For I know the plans I have for you," says the Lord. "They are plans for good and not disaster, to give you a future and a hope.” (Jeremiah 29:11 New Living Bible)
Freedom from such pain begins by recognizing your need for the Savior God provided, His Son, Jesus, to pay the price for all your sins, past, present, and even future! Then by praying and letting God know that you open your heart to accept Him as your Savior. (Romans 10:9-10)
To get to know more about how God heals the brokenhearted, please come visit us at Community Church Fixer Of Hearts. If you do not live in our area you may E-mail us at questions@heygotchurch.com so we may assist you in finding a church that is right for you!
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Who Is God?
God is the creator of heaven, earth and mankind
“For by him all things were created: things in heaven and on earth, visible and invisible, whether thrones or powers or rulers or authorities; all things were created by him and for him.” (Colossians 1:16 NIV)
He is the only true God
“Now this is eternal life: that they may know you, the only true God, and Jesus Christ, whom you have sent.” (John 17:3 NIV)
God is good
“But whatever is good and perfect comes to us from God, the Creator of all light, and he shines forever without change or shadow.” (James 1:17 New Living Bible)
God is love
“We know how much God loves us because we have felt his love and because we believe him when he tells us that he loves us dearly. God is love, and anyone who lives in love is living with God and God is living in him.” (1 John 4:16 Living Bible)
"For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life.” (John 3:16 NIV)
God desires that ALL people be saved!
“For He wants everyone to be saved and to understand the truth.” (1 Timothy 2:4 New Living Bible)
How do I get to know God personally?
This begins by recognizing your need for the Savior God provided, His Son, Jesus, to pay the price for all your sins, past, present, and even future! Next by praying and letting God know that you open your heart to accept Him as your Savior. (Romans 10:9-10)
To get to know more about who God is, please come visit us at Community Church - Fixer Of Hearts. If you do not live in our area you may E-mail us at questions@heygotchurch.com so we may assist you in finding a church that is right for you!
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Has Anyone Ever Told You How Much God Loves You?
“How precious it is, Lord, to realize that you are thinking about me constantly! I can't even count how many times a day your thoughts turn toward me. And when I waken in the morning, you are still thinking of me!” (Psalm 139:127-18 TLB)
“And He [God] knows the number of hairs on your head!” (Luke 12:7 TLB)
“Yet they say, ‘My Lord deserted us; he has forgotten us.’ Never! Can a mother forget her little child and not have love for her own son? Yet even if that should be, I will not forget you. See, I have tattooed your name upon My palm.” (Isaiah 49:14-16 TLB)
“The Lord himself goes before you and will be with you; He will never leave you nor forsake you. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged." (Deuteronomy 31:8 NIV)
“The Lord appeared to us in the past, saying: "I have loved you with an everlasting love; I have drawn you with loving-kindness.’” (Jeremiah 31:3 NIV)
"For God so loved the world that He gave His one and only Son, that whoever believes in Him shall not perish but have eternal life.” (John 3:16)
His love is not because of what we do or do not do; it is unconditional and it is free!!
How can you experience God’s love more fully?
First by recognizing your need for the Savior God provided, His very own Son, Jesus, to pay the price for all your sins, past, present, and even future! Next by praying and letting God know that you open your heart to accept Him as your Savior. (Romans 10:9-10)
To get to know more about God’s love for you, come visit us at Community Church Fixer Of Hearts. If you do not live in our area you may E-mail us at questions@heygotchurch.com so we may assist you in finding a church that is right for you!
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If God Is So Good, Why…?
Why are things so bad?
God blessed humanity with a free will, the ability to make choices. Unfortunately many have made choices that harm others. (Deuteronomy 30:19)
“When Adam sinned, sin entered the entire human race. Adam’s sin brought death, so death spread to everyone, for everyone sinned.” (Romans 5:12 New Living Bible)
The Bible also tells us that the devil roams the earth “like a roaring lion seeking whom he may devour;” that he comes to steal, kill and destroy. (John 10:10, 1 Peter 5:8)
Why doesn’t God do something about it?
HE HAS! "For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life. For God did not send his Son into the world to condemn the world, but to save the world through him.” (John 3:16-17 NIV)
“The thief comes only in order to steal and kill and destroy. I came that they may have and enjoy life, and have it in abundance (to the full, till it overflows).” (John 10:10 Amplified Bible)
God Wants To Turn The Bad In Your Life Around Into Good!
“You intended to harm me, but God intended it for good to accomplish what is now being done, the saving of many lives.” (Genesis 50:20 NIV)
This begins by recognizing your need for the Savior God provided, His Son, Jesus, to pay the price for all your sins, past, present, and even future! Next by praying and letting God know that you open your heart to accept Him as your Savior. (Romans 10:9-10)
To get to know more about the good God wants to bring into your life, please come visit us at Community Church Fixer Of Hearts. If you do not live in our area you may E-mail us at questions@heygotchurch.com so we may assist you in finding a church that is right for you!
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What Is A Savior And Why Do I Need One?
Webster’s Dictionary defines a savior as “one who saves from danger or destruction; one who brings salvation; specifically Jesus.”
Why Do I Need A Savior?
“When Adam sinned, sin entered the entire human race. Adam’s sin brought death, so death spread to everyone, for everyone sinned.” (Romans 5:12 New Living Bible)
“For all have sinned; all fall short of God’s glorious standard.” (Romans 3:23 New Living Bible)
How Do I Get A Savior?
First by recognizing your need for the Savior God provided, His very own Son, Jesus, to pay the price for all your sins, past, present, and even future! Next by praying and letting God know that you open your heart to accept Him as your Savior. (Romans 10:9-10)
“There is salvation in no one else! There is no other name in all of heaven for people to call on to save them.” (Acts 4:12 New Living Bible)
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How do I “get saved” and become a Christian?
You are not here by accident. Jesus loves you, and He wants you to have a personal relationship with Him. There is just one thing that separates you from God. That one thing is sin.
People tend to divide themselves into groups - good people and bad people. But God says that every person that has ever lived is a sinner, and any sin separates us from God. That includes you and me. "For all have sinned and come short of the glory of God." (Romans 3:23)
According to man's rules, people should be punished or rewarded according to how good they are, and it might be hard for you to understand how Jesus could love you when other people don't seem to. But I have great news for you! Jesus DOES love you! More than you can ever imagine! And there's nothing you can do to make him stop!
Are you thinking that you should make things right in your life before you come to Jesus? Many people feel that way, but that's not what God says!
"God demonstrates His own love for us in this: While we were still sinners, Christ died for us." (Romans 5:8)
For you to come to God you have to get rid of your sin problem. But God says that you can't make yourself right with God by being a better person. God wants to save you JUST BECAUSE HE LOVES YOU! "He saved us, not because of righteous things we had done, but because of His mercy." (Titus 3:5)
It's God's grace, His enablement that allows you to come to Him - not your efforts to "clean up your life" or work your way to Heaven. You can't earn it. It's a free gift!
"For it is by grace you have been saved, through faith - and this not from yourselves, it is the gift of God - not by works, so that no one can boast." (Ephesians 2:8-9)
For you to come to God, your sin must be paid for. God's gift to you is His son, Jesus, who paid the debt for you.
"For the wages of sin is death, but the gift of God is eternal life in Jesus Christ our Lord." (Romans 6:23)
Jesus paid the price for your sin and mine by giving His life on a cross at Calvary. God brought Jesus back from the dead and paved the way for you to have a personal relationship with Him through Jesus.
All that's left for you to do is to accept the gift that Jesus is holding out for you right now.
"If you confess with your mouth, "Jesus is Lord," and believe in your heart that God raised him from the dead, you will be saved. For it is with your heart that you believe and are justified, and it is with your mouth that you confess and are saved." (Romans 10:9-10)
God says that if you believe in His son, Jesus, you can live forever with Him in heaven.
"For God so loved the world that He gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish, but have eternal life." (John 3:16)
Are you ready to accept the gift of eternal life that Jesus is offering you right now? If it is your sincere desire to ask Jesus to come into your heart as your personal Lord and Savior, then talk to God from your heart and pray the following prayer:
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Prayer To Accept Jesus As Your Savior
"Jesus, I acknowledge that you are the Son of God. I believe that You died for my sins, past, present and future, and then rose from the dead to save me. Jesus, come into my life. You gave Your life for me, now I give my life to You. I am now placing my trust in You alone for my salvation and I accept Your free gift of eternal life. Thank you!"
If you have trusted Jesus as your Lord and Savior, please let us know. We want to celebrate what God has done in your life and help you to grow spiritually.
We're here to help you understand the love that Jesus is offering you for free, no matter who you are, what you’ve done or where you are. If you have questions or concerns you would like help with, please E-mail us at questions@heygotchurch.com
What Do I Do Next?
Cultivate your relationship with your Savior, Jesus, by talking to Him in prayer and by learning more about Who He is, His unconditional love for you and His desire to enable you to live a fulfilled and successful life!
To get to know more about mankind’s Savior, Jesus, you are welcome to come to Community Church - Fixer Of Hearts. If you do not live in our area you may E-mail us at questions@heygotchurch.com so we may assist you in finding a church that is right for you!
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What’s In My Future?
God knows the future
“I make known the end from the beginning, from ancient times, what is still to come. I say: My purpose will stand, and I will do all that I please.” (Isaiah 46:10 NIV)
God has a plan for your future, if you want it
“For I know the plans I have for you," says the Lord. "They are plans for good and not disaster, to give you a future and a hope.” (Jeremiah 29:11 New Living Bible)
Your past does not have to determine your future!
“Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation; the old has gone, the new has come!” (2 Corinthians 5:17 NIV)
“It is only the Lord's mercies that have kept us from complete destruction. Great is his faithfulness; his loving-kindness begins afresh each day.” (Lamentations 3:22-23 Living Bible)
How do I tap into God’s plan for my future?
It begins by recognizing your need for the Savior God provided, His Son, Jesus, to pay the price for all your sins, past, present, and even future! Next by praying and letting God know that you open your heart to accept Him as you Savior. (Romans 10:9-10)
To get to know more about the love of God and His good plans for your future, please come visit us at Community Church Fixer Of Hearts. If you do not live in our area you may E-mail us at questions@heygotchurch.com so we may assist you in finding a church that is right for you!
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