Each individual is a living stone when you trust in THE Living Stone (Jesus), and together in all our individual uniqueness we are built into a new spiritual house, a house of the Spirit where God dwells among us.

Most important is that we believe that the only path to heaven is through faith and the belief in Jesus Christ, the blood and the cross. Note: The laver symbol represents a vessel used in the temple of the Old Testament. A relationship with God and His community happens (and must) from Monday through the next Sunday. [beyond Sunday]

Living Stones Ministries cites homosexual tendencies as one of many disorders that beset fallen humanity.

As we long to be everything God declares we can be in Christ Jesus, rejection will come. We have no interest or desire in covering up any fact in any realm of research.. Located just off the lobby, the littleTHEATRE is a small lounge where you can continue to participate in the worship gathering via closed circuit TV. The church should not resort to the civil power to carry on its work. We believe that the Holy Spirit dwells in all believers, conforming them to the image of Jesus Christ.

Our worship gathering begins at 10:30am. It is the duty of all to accept them by penitent and obedient faith. SANCTIFICATIONSanctification is the process by which the regenerate gradually attain to moral and spiritual perfection through the presence and power of the Holy Spirit dwelling in their hearts. as we teach and demonstrate the ways of Jesus.

THE FALL OF MANMan was created by the special act of God, as recorded in Genesis. 17.

We believe in the Baptism in the Spirit and Spirit-filled life, a life of separation from the world and perfecting of holiness in the fear of God as expressing the true Christian faith (Ephesians 5:18; 2 Corinthians 6:14; 7:1). The Holy Spirit preserves He keeps us until the day that Christ returns. It excludes boasting and promotes humility. The Bible We believe the Bible is the inspired and inerrant word of God. We believe that God freely offers eternal life to anyone who will place his or her faith in Christ and that this comes as Gods gift to us apart from our own merits or standards of righteousness.

7. SCIENCE AND RELIGION1. But we are the spiritual house. Civil government being ordained of God, it is the duty of Christians to render loyal obedience thereto in all things not contrary to the revealed will of God. With educational and spiritual resourcesBooks, CDs, videos, and a monthly newsletter, BridgeBuilder, provide a better understanding of homosexuality and the healing process.

Students will be cued to leave worship at the beginning of the message and will rejoin you at close of the service. We believe that adherence to the above truths and facts is a necessary condition of service for teachers in our Baptist Schools. Being risen from the dead, he is now enthroned in heaven, and, uniting in his person the tenderest sympathies with divine perfections, he is in every way qualified to be a compassionate and all-sufficient Saviour. The church. We believe in the holy trinity, three persons in one divine essence, equal in power and alike eternal: God the Father, God the Son, God the Holy Spirit. 22. This means a few things: This (as in us Grace Community Church) is not a social project or another community gathering. You are welcome to participate, but as a guest, you are certainly not expected to. The good news is, Living Stones is a down-to-earth, friendly, casual place where you won't have to meet any big expectations you can investigate and discover more about God and know that you can do it in your own way and at your own pace. We believe Christ died for our sins, was buried and rose again the third day, and personally appeared unto His disciples (1 Corinthians 15:1-4; Romans 4:25). Church and state should be separate. Not dead. Because Jesus died for all, all people of value are worthy of respect and love. You will be vindicated. Now we give because He gave. Going somewhere new is hard especially a new church. We value people having the freedom to join us wherever they are on their spiritual journey.

and whoever believes in him will not be put to shame., The stone has this idea of Gods rule and reign. As disciples of Jesus, we will show the Good News by our actions. The story of Living Stones Church is one of rebirth and new vision. Copyright 2019-2021 All Rights Reserved, YouTube Terms of Services Privacy Policy, info@livingstoneschurch.com 5. [10] Once you were not a people, but now you are Gods people; once you had not received mercy, but now you have receivedmercy. We value generosity in all aspects of our lives as we perform Gods work in our community. With biblical perspectiveLooking at the issues through the eyes of Jesus helps bring the balance of His unconditional love with the standard of holy living God requires. To endure rejection as Jesus did, not allowing it to embitter us,but through it to bring glory to God. The act is a symbol of our faith in a crucified, buried and risen Saviour.

An adequate system of schools is necessary to a complete spiritual program for Christs people. Genesis 1:1; Nehemiah 9:6; Psalms 33:6, Psalms 102:25; Jeremiah 10:12; Acts 17:24-25; Hebrews 11:3, Matthew 3:16-17; Matthew 28:19-20; John 15:26; 1 Corinthians 12:4-6; 2 Corinthians 13:14; Galatians 4:4-5; Ephesians 4:4-6; 1 Thessalonians 1:2-5; 2 Thessalonians 2:13-15; 1 Peter 1:2; Jude 20-21. And it is the duty of all Christs people to pray and labor continually that his Kingdom may come and his will be done on earth as it is done in heaven. The priest used it to wash his hands and feet before entering the Holy Place. Freely you have received, freely give, the Lord urged His followers as He sent them to spread the will continue until the gospel, through the efforts of His Church, has reached all peoples, and He comes again. Jesus had a habit of welcoming all that came to him. We celebrate communion, a time of remembering Jesus' death and resurrection, every week. We believe there is no salvation apart from personal faith in Jesus Christ. He was conceived by the holy Spirit, born of the Virgin Mary, and lived a sinless life. We believe in the deity of the Lord Jesus Christ, His virgin birth, sinless life, His miracles, His atoning death, His bodily resurrection, His ascension into heaven and that He will return in power and glory.

A GOSPEL CHURCHA church of Christ is a congregation of baptized believers, associated by covenant in the faith and fellowship of the gospel; observing the ordinances of Christ, governed by his laws, and exercising the gifts, rights and privileges invested in them by his word, and seeking to extend the gospel to the ends of the earth.

We're a friendly laid back people, so you'll almost certainly be greeted and some may introduce themselves to you, but we'll do nothing to single you out or call attention to your visiting. He died as the vicarious, atoning Saviour of the world, and was buried. God is perfect in love, power, holiness, and wisdom. [app] A great way to follow along with the message and take notes, or check out announcements or the worship service order, sign up for things or just learn more about us is the Living Stones Church App! We believe that God, born out of love, created the world to live in union with Him. To build the bridges of Gods grace to all people,so that others may come to know Him. Is Jesus worth being rejected for? The End of Days We believe that Jesus is indeed coming again to judge the earth and establish his eternal kingdom. "Salvation is found in no one else, for there is no other name under heaven THE WAY OF SALVATIONThe salvation of sinners is wholly of grace, through the mediatorial office of the Son of God, who by the Holy Spirit was born of the Virgin Mary and took upon him our nature, yet without sin; honored the divine law by his personal obedience and made atonement for our sins by his death. He ascended to the right hand of the Father and will come again in power and glory.

[littleTHEATRE] We strive to submit ourselves to God's Word in all that we do. Individual members of New Testament churches should co-operate with each other, and the churches themselves should co-operate with each other in carrying forward the missionary, educational and benevolent program for the extension of Christs Kingdom. But every person has this decision to make: what you do with Jesus. Like really, really think about it. The power of the Holy Spirit enables a Christian to live a holy life and in the gifts of the Holy Spirit, which are in operation in the church today. Because Jesus did first. They represent what Christ gives of Himself to His people so that He may present them to the Father without fault and with great joy. [kickstart:church] is available for 4th and 5th grade students every Sunday during service. Central to this redemption is Living Stones Ministries' desire to equip the Church to carry out this healing process. The new birth of mans spirit by Gods Holy Spirit means the birth of love for others.

[9] But you are a chosen race, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, a people for his own possession, that you mayproclaimthe excellenciesof himwho called you out of darkness into his marvelous light. If you want to make a BIG difference in the life of someone who is hurting or struggling. There will be a resurrection of the dead, with those who believe enjoying eternal life with Jesus and unbelievers experiencing eternal punishment in hell. The evolution doctrine has long been a working hypothesis of science, and will probably continue to be, because of its apparent simplicity in explaining the universe. But. The church. Salvation We believe that salvation is offered freely to all those who trust Jesus as Lord and Savior, who by His blood obtained eternal redemption to all who believe. This teaching includes that we are saved bygrace alonethroughfaith aloneinChrist aloneto theglory of God alonebased on the Scripture alone.

We believe there is one God, the Creator of all things, eternally existing in three Persons - the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit (Genesis 1:1,26; John 1:1). we are Ambassadors of Christ demonstrating the Kingdom of God wherever we find ourselves, but specifically concentrating our collective energies within the context of the south side of South Bend. They stumble because they disobey the word,as they were destined to do. No. A person is saved by grace through faith in Jesus Christ. There is no other way than through a relationship with Jesus Christ.

We believe that he rose from the dead on the third day and faith in Him provides reconciliation for our sins. Following Jesus means suffering & rejection because our Living Stone, the one we trust, suffered and was rejected. 14.

PERSEVERANCEAll real believers endure to the end. Since we are trying to be like him we want to do the same. The supreme issue today is between naturalism and supernaturalism. But the One who was rejected, was actually chosen and precious. [1] So put away all malice and all deceit and hypocrisy and envy and all slander. Note: This symbol represents a pitcher containing oil to anoint the sick for healing that comes through obedience to God's Word. As the Living stone, its important to note that hes. Jesus Christ We believe that Jesus Christ is the eternal Son of God who is co-equal with God the Father and God the Holy Spirit.

During this time it became clear that this church was being called to serve the neighborhood of the south side of South Bend.

We exist to be the hands, feet, and voice of Jesus, by giving our lives to expand Gods Kingdom. Looking at verses 4 & 5, we see Jesus referred to as the Living Stone who was rejected by men, but chosen and precious by God.

In the present period of agitation and unrest they are obligated to make their positions clear. It brings us into a state of most blessed peace and favor with God, and secures every other needed blessing. So relax, enjoy the experience, and let us know if you have any questions. offering spiritual sacrifices acceptable to God through Jesus Christ. The bodies of the righteous will conform to the glorious spiritual body of Jesus. He is the only way to a relationship with God the Father.

We believe that those who have been saved and placed into the body of Christ are to be disciples of Jesus Christ. (ESV). Whether we like each other or not, we are being built together in a spiritual house. It is prerequisite to the privileges of a church relation and to the Lords Supper, in which the members of the church, by the use of bread and wine, commemorate the dying love of Christ.

3100 S. Goldenrod Rd. Because of this truth we believe that men and women, regardless of age, ethnicity, or social standing have intrinsic value as image bearers.

Or, He is not and you dont need saving. In the broadest sense salveation includes election, regeneration, justification, sanctification, and glorification.

And remember, all of us were new to Living Stones Church at one time!

In those areas that are not our core beliefs we can differ in love and still maintain unity. Teachers in our schools should be careful to free themselves from any suspicion of disloyalty on this point. Christians should cheerfully, regularly, systematically, proportionately and liberally contribute of their means to advancing the Redeemers cause on earth. It's exciting! Heres the promise in verses 6 & 7: . He is the incarnation of divinity; perfect and fully God; perfect and fully man. Worship Saturday 6pmBible Study Wednesday 7pm, Phone: 1-815-489-3930Email: info@livingstones.church, Chapter 6 The Fall of Mankind, and Sin and Its Punishment, Chapter 15 Repentance to Life and Salvation, Chapter 17 The Perseverance of the Saints, Chapter 18 Assurance of Grace and Salvation, Chapter 20 The Gospel and the Extent of Its Grace, Chapter 21 Christian Liberty and Liberty of Conscience, Chapter 22 Religious Worship and the Sabbath Day, Chapter 28 Baptism and the Lords Supper, Chapter 31 The State of Humanity after Death and the Resurrection of the Dead. There is something supernatural happening here. We believe Christians are called to glorify God and to enjoy Him forever. You can download it HERE! As you begin to hang out with us, you'll hear about Groups, and I LOVE SOUTH SIDE events and service opportunities, volunteer opportunities, and fun events, all designed to be opportunities to live life together and carry out our vision to effect the South side with God's love. Thats pretty wild when you think about it. 15. It is permissible and desirable as between the various Christian denominations, when the end to be attained is itself justified, and when such co-operation involves no violation of conscience or compromise of loyalty to Christ and his Word as revealed in the New Testament. This is the time , however, to put your check-in card from the bulletin into the bucket as it comes by.

We value caring for people more than traditions. We believe that faith alone in Jesus Christ as Savior and Lord frees us from the mastery of sin, and its consequences of death and eternal damnation. The lyrics and Bible passages used throughout will be displayed on a big screen.