Main Street House Of Prayer

Main Street House Of Prayer WHAT WE BELIEVE

We are Evangelical:

We believe the Bible is the inspired, inerrant, and authoritative Word of God.

We believe the Bible is the final authority in every area it addresses for every individual Christian, as well as for the church collectively. (2 Timothy 3:16-17, 2 Peter 1:21, John 10:35)

We believe there is one God who eternally exists as three persons: Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. We believe that all things were created by Him and for Him. (Deuteronomy 6:4, Isaiah 45:21-22, Matthew 28:19, Col

ossians 1:16)

We believe that God the Son became a human being in the person of Jesus Christ. That He was conceived of the Holy Spirit, born of the Virgin Mary, lived a sinless life (for He was without sin), died a substitutionary death for all mankind, was raised from the dead the third day, ascended into heaven, and is seated at the right hand of God until His enemies are made His footstool. (John 1:1, 14, Matthew 1:18-25, 2 Corinthians 5:21, 1 Peter 3:18, 1 Corinthians 15:3-4, Hebrews 10:12-13)

We believe the Holy Spirit was sent by the Father and the Son to convict the world of sin, righteousness, and judgment. We believe the Holy Spirit regenerates, indwells, and seals believers in the Lord Jesus Christ, and that He empowers them to live as His witnesses. (John 14:16-17, John 16:7-11, Titus 3:5-6, Romans 8:9, 1 Corinthians 6:19-20, Ephesians 1:13-14, Acts 1:8, Romans 12:6-8, 1 Corinthians 12-14, 1 Peter 4:10-11)

We believe that God created human beings, male and female, in His own image. He created them sinless, equal in value, dignity, and worth. (Genesis 1:26-28, Ephesians 5:22-6:4, 1 Timothy 3:1-7)

We believe that, as a result of the Fall, all people are sinners by nature and in need of a Savior, and that Jesus Christ is the one and only Savior of the world. That salvation is by grace alone through faith alone in Him. We believe that all who call on the name of the Lord shall be saved eternally. (Romans 3:10, Romans 3:23, Romans 5:18-19, Matthew 1:21, 1 John 4:14, John 14:6, Acts 4:12, Ephesians 2:8-9, Romans 10:9)

We believe there is one church, the body of Christ, consisting of men and women from every tribe, tongue, people, and nation. We believe that each local congregation is an expression of that universal church. We believe in the spiritual unity of believers in our Lord Jesus Christ. (Ephesians 4:4, 1 Corinthians 12:12-13, Revelation 5:9, Acts 2:42-47)

We believe in the resurrection of the dead. Believers will be raised to life, and unbelievers to shame and everlasting contempt (hell). (Daniel 12:2, John 5:25-29, Revelation 21:1-22:5)

We are Continuationists (Not Essential):

We believe that all of the gifts of the Holy Spirit mentioned in Scripture are available to, and active in His church today. (John 14:16-17, John 16:7-11, Titus 3:5-6, Romans 8:9, 1 Corinthians 6:19-20, Ephesians 1:13-14, Acts 1:8, Romans 12:6-8, 1 Corinthians 12-14, 1 Peter 4:10-11)

We are Complementarian:

We believe that God created human beings, male and female, in His own image. According to His purpose and design, God created to fulfill distinct but complementary roles in the contexts of marriage, family, and the local church.” (Genesis 1:26-28, Ephesians 5:22-6:4, 1 Timothy 3:1-7)

We are Premillennial (Not Essential):

We believe in the pre-millennial return of Christ to the earth, to sit upon the throne of David and rule over the house of Jacob (Israel), and the entire cosmos, forever. (Revelation 20:1-6, Luke 1:31-33, Isaiah 9:6-7)


Statement on gender and marriage

We believe that God wonderfully and immutably created each person as male or female. These two distinct, complimentary genders together reflect the image and nature of God. Rejection of one's biological gender is a rejection of the image of God within that person. We believe that the term marriage has only one meaning and that marriage is sanctioned by God which joins one man and one woman in a single, exclusive union, as delineated in Scripture. We believe that God intends s*xual intimacy to only occur between a man and a woman who are married to each other. We believe that God has commanded that no intimate s*xual activity be engaged in outside of a marriage between a man and a woman. We believe that any form of s*xual immorality (including adultry, fornication, homos*xuality, lesbianism, bis*xual conduct, be******ty, in**st, po*******hy, and attempting to change one's biological s*x or otherwise acting upon any disagreement with one's biological s*x) is sinful and offensive to God. We believe that in order to preserve the function and integrity of the church as the local body of Christ, and to provide a biblical role model to the church members and the community, it is imperative that all persons employed by the church in any capacity, or who serve as volunteers, should abide by and agree to this Statement on Marriage, Gender, and Sexuality and conduct themselves accordingly. We believe that God offers redemption and restoration to all who confess and forsake their sin, seeking his intimacy and forgiveness through Jesus Christ. We believe that every person must be afforded compassion, love, kindness, respect and dignity. Hateful and harassing behavior or attitudes directed toward any individual are to be repudiated and are not in accord with scripture nor the doctrines of the church.

01/27/2024

Tomorrow January 28th will be our last service at 1402 W. Pecan Ave. We will be moving back into our homes. If anyone would like to join us please send us a message.

01/11/2024

For three years, I traveled around the Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex with an evangelist. His goal was to train local churches with evangelists who could sustain the ministry long after we had departed for the weekend. During this season, I learned to redefine what 'successful evangelism' looks like. One method he employed in training churches was to ask, by show of hands, 'how many of you believed the Gospel the first time you heard it?' Almost no hands would ever go up. Next, he would ask, 'how many of you believed the Gospel and repented of your sins the second time you heard the Gospel?' Again, hardly any hands were raised. This process would continue until the evangelist clarified that 'conversion' was not the sole objective of evangelism. Our role was to plant the seed; someone else would water it, and God would cause the growth.

Redefining evangelism in this way liberates believers from the pressure of thinking, 'if you don't close the deal, if you don't pray the sinner's prayer, then your evangelism was unsuccessful.' In fact, I have found in evangelism among friends that you can make incremental 'victories' in your gospel proclamation. When training churches in evangelism, I often use the woman at the well as an illustration.

In John 4:9, the Samaritan woman recognizes that Jesus is a 'Jewish man.' By verse 19, she realizes that Jesus is a prophet, but by verse 26, she recognizes Jesus as the Messiah. These are incremental steps. It's a win if you can convince someone that Jesus was a historical Jewish man who actually existed. With a bit of Googling and research, you can find more evidence that Jesus was a historical figure than historians have for Julius Caesar crossing the Rubicon. However, the ultimate goal isn't just to prove Jesus existed; it's to lead people to realize that he is the Messiah, God incarnate in the flesh, come to die for our sins. Yet, if you plant the seed that Jesus existed, it's a seed that can change people's worldview.

If, a few weeks later, an opportunity arises where you can explain that eleven historical men gave their lives in martyrdom for a man they believed was the Messiah, you have another 'victory.' People don't die for a lie they concocted; they die for what they believe in. If these men were witnesses to the death, burial, and resurrection of this historical man, then he is not just a man; he is the Son of Man and the Son of God.

And if, by God’s grace, you get this far, you might have the opportunity to 'seal the deal.' Listen, beloved, we are not called to control outcomes; we are called to proclaim the life, death, and resurrection of Jesus, and to declare to both Jew and Greek to repent of their sins and believe in this man who has power over life and death. Whether you lead multitudes to salvation, or simply plant seeds for the rest of your life, our responsibility is to do the work of an evangelist. It is God who causes the growth.

01/07/2024

Looking forward to seeing everyone at 3:00 today.

Psalms 130:1-8 (NKJV) 1 A Song of Ascents. Out of the depths I have cried to You, O LORD; 2 Lord, hear my voice! Let Your ears be attentive To the voice of my supplications. 3 If You, LORD, should mark iniquities, O Lord, who could stand? 4 But [there is] forgiveness with You, That You may be feared. 5 I wait for the LORD, my soul waits, And in His word I do hope. 6 My soul [waits] for the Lord More than those who watch for the morning-- [Yes, more than] those who watch for the morning. 7 O Israel, hope in the LORD; For with the LORD [there is] mercy, And with Him [is] abundant redemption. 8 And He shall redeem Israel From all his iniquities.

11/23/2023

Reflect on this: when was the last time you heard a sermon that delved deeply into the intricate doctrine of the Trinity? Having attended church regularly for over three decades, I find it both remarkable and disheartening that not once do I recall a sermon dedicated to this foundational aspect of Christian theology. The Trinity doctrine, unrivaled in its significance, serves as a cornerstone, eloquently articulating the nature of God. Its omission in sermons, I believe, stems from deep-seated apprehension—a fear of misrepresenting a complex theological truth and thereby straying into heresy. This fear is understandable; comprehending the nature of an infinite, all-powerful, all-knowing, and omnipresent God is indeed no trivial endeavor. The Trinity—the monotheistic doctrine that God exists eternally in three persons as Father, Son, and Holy Spirit—remains a profound mystery, shrouded in divine ineffability. My intention is to demystify this central doctrine of Christianity so that you may not walk in fear of this teaching, but might, in fact, be captivated in worship. We will embark on this theological journey by exploring biblical monotheism, examining the distinct persons of the Trinity, and contemplating the unified divine essence of God.

Although the Bible does not use the word 'Trinity' to describe the three persons within the one divine being 'God', it clearly articulates the concept of a triune God without using the specific term 'Trinity'. Repeatedly, the Bible proclaims that we worship one God (Deut. 6:4; Isa. 44:6; Isa. 45:5; Mark 12:29-32; John 17:3; 1 Cor. 8:4-6; Eph. 4:6; 1 Tim. 2:5; James 2:19). The concept that there is only one uncreated divine being who possesses all power, knowledge, and presence has historically been termed 'monotheism'. All Christians are monotheists; we believe in only one divine creator of heaven and earth who is eternal, all-powerful, all-knowing, and omnipresent.

Yet, the Bible unequivocally states that Jesus is God (John 1:1, 14; Col. 2:9; Titus 2:13), the Holy Spirit is God (Acts 5:3-4; 1 Cor. 3:16; 2 Cor. 3:17), and the Father is God (1 Cor. 8:6; John 6:27; Eph. 4:6). We do not believe in three gods, but in only one God. This is where the Bible discusses the persons within the Trinity. As stated, the Son is God, the Father is God, and the Spirit is God. However, the Son is not the Father, and the Son is not the Spirit. As Jesus is baptized, the Father speaks from heaven, and the Spirit descends upon Jesus like a dove (Matthew 3:16-17). All three persons are seen as distinctly different from one another, yet they are one God, not three. Another example can be found in 2 Corinthians 13:14: 'The grace of the Lord Jesus Christ, the love of God, and the communion of the Holy Spirit be with you all. Amen.' Here, the Apostle Paul prays for the grace of Jesus, the love of the Father, and the communion of the Holy Spirit—one God but three distinct persons within that one God.

In fact, the Apostle Paul harmonizes the idea of three persons within the one monotheistic Godhead in 1 Corinthians 8:6, where he states, 'For although there may be so-called gods in heaven or on earth—as indeed there are many 'gods' and many 'lords'—yet for us, there is one God, the Father, from whom are all things and for whom we exist, and one Lord, Jesus Christ, through whom are all things and through whom we exist.' Not easily discerned in English, the Apostle uses the language of the Jews' most famous monotheistic prayer, the 'Shema' (Deut. 6), to describe the Trinity. Paul redefines the Shema's key terms—'Lord' (kyrios), 'God' (theos), and 'one' (heis, Deut. 6:4 LXX)—in 1 Corinthians 8:6. Paul reinterprets these terms to include both the Father and the Son, maintaining Jewish monotheism while elevating Christ to the highest divine status.

Finally, let's discuss God's divine essence. The term 'essence,' as it relates to the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit, refers to their shared divine nature within the doctrine of the Trinity. All three Persons of the Trinity are understood to be of the same substance ('homoousios'), meaning they are co-equal, co-eternal, and fully God, despite their distinct personhood and roles. This concept is central to maintaining Christian monotheism, affirming that while the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit are distinct, they are united in their divine attributes, such as omnipotence and holiness, preserving the unity and oneness of God.

The Trinity is a doctrine to embrace, not fear. God, in His divine nature, is vastly distinct and incomparable to us. These unique attributes of God should draw us nearer, not push us away. It is through our understanding of God's nature that our hearts are captivated in worship and our faith in Him deepens.

10/23/2023

Bible study tonight at 6:30. We will be studying/discussing the book of Ezra. Come and share your notes and or take notes. Our studies are typically in an open discussion format.

Sunday school ☺️ Sundays at CWW Stephens County 3pm
10/22/2023

Sunday school ☺️
Sundays at CWW Stephens County 3pm

🍂Hello Fall!🍁Please Join us on Sundays at 3pm and Monday Evenings at 6pm for group Bible Study! 🎚📖There is currently a L...
10/18/2023

🍂Hello Fall!🍁
Please Join us on Sundays at 3pm and Monday Evenings at 6pm for group Bible Study! 🎚📖
There is currently a Ladies Bible Study on Tuesdays at 6pm at the home of Pastor Dakota & Katie's Home. Please message for any details.

Hello everyone we just want to let you all know that we have not shut down our church. We have a new name now but we are...
06/25/2023

Hello everyone we just want to let you all know that we have not shut down our church. We have a new name now but we are still alive and well. We meet in homes right now and we have changed our name to Church Without Walls. We are hoping to continue live streaming from our homes here shortly. Love you all and God bless!!

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