The Best Is Yet To Come

As Easter approaches we celebrate the resurrection of Jesus Christ. One of the words I like to use to describe the resurrection is “restoration”. Jesus validates every teaching, every healing and every human interaction He ever carried out during His time on Earth through His resurrection. He not only died on the cross for your sin and mine; He arose! He arose to defeat death and hell. His resurrection restored a bridge that leads straight to God. Mankind is no longer separated from God by sin.

Our relationship with God can be restored to all who call and believe on the name of Jesus Christ. His resurrection will restore the bodies of those who believe in Him. We who believe will be resurrected one day just as He demonstrated. Life does not end in a grave or a crypt, it is merely a parking place. Our bodies remain as our souls continue to their final destination (1 Corinthians 15:51-55). One day both our body and spirit will be reunited and “restored” to our eternal status. We will live in a restored Earth with Him and those who believed in Him.

Please know, for those who believe in Jesus as their Savior and Lord, this is not the best it will be because His best is yet to come (Revelation 21:1-4).

In Him,

Pastor James

Confession, Reflection and The Lord's Supper

Yesterday, our church observed the ordinance of the Lord''s Supper or Communion as some call it. Our church is blessed to have a committee that prepares this for us on every fifth Sunday. This practice is designed to take us back in our hearts and minds to that dreadful night where Jesus sat at a table with His disciples to prepare them for His pending crucifixion . The purpose of the Lord's Supper is not for us to go through the motions, but to remember all that Christ did for us. His body was broken and blood was shed for the forgiveness of our sins. Communion is a time to reflect, appreciate and give honor to Jesus for what He endured for us. This ordinance is not for everyone. This is only to be taken by those who are believers and accepted Jesus as their ultimate forgiver and leader. To partake in this service in an unworthy state is sin. 1 Corinthians 11:27 (NLT) 27 So anyone who eats this bread or drinks this cup of the Lord unworthily is guilty of s

The Gift: A Christmas Sermon Series

Come join our family at Homeland Park Baptist Church as we celebrate the greatest gift ever given; the birth of a Savior, Jesus Christ! This gift impacts our entire lives and eternity. Each Sunday morning in December, we will discover gifts that are a result of God sending His son to earth in such a humble way. December 2: The Gift of Hope - Nothing is Impossible December 9: The Gift of Help - God Places Forerunners Before Us December 16: Guest Preacher - Rev. John Dill (Saluda Baptist Association D.O.M.) December 23: The Gift of A Healer - The Birth of Christ December 30: The Give of a Home - Being in Our Father's House Make your prayer and commitment to make sure we never forget that Jesus is the reason for this season. We look forward to being together in worship. Merry CHRISTmas!

Lottie Moon Christmas Offering

Mission March Sunday, December 8 Our Goal: $1,000 www.imb.org/lottie-moon-christmas-offering/

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