“"If you confess with your mouth the Lord Jesus and believe in your heart that God raised Jesus from the dead" (the only criteria for being saved).”
Pastor Chris Harris preaches from 1 Peter 2:9 calling the congregation to embrace their identity as chosen, royal, holy and peculiar, move from mere Sunday religion to daily consecration empowered by the Holy Spirit, respond to God quickly, and engage in church mission and ministries (prayer meetings, outreach events, baptism, volunteer teams).
“"If you confess with your mouth... and believe in your heart that God raised Jesus from the dead, you shall be saved."”
Sermon from Bright Star & St. James (I AM NOT REGULAR) emphasizing Christian identity (chosen, royal priesthood), the cost and purpose of the anointing, consecration and surrender, practical calls to repentance/salvation, corporate prayer and outreach (tabernacle project, Greater Bronzeville initiatives, PATS), and invitations to give, join, and engage in weekly prayer calls.
“Let's say this together out loud: 'Lord Jesus I'm not perfect for I've sinned but I believe in you; save me, change me, I give you my life.'”
A sermon on James 1:1–12 teaching that trials are a refining pressure from God that produce endurance and maturity. The preacher urges listeners to reframe suffering as purposeful, ask God for wisdom, reevaluate priorities, lean on church community, and remain faithful because the cross and resurrection guarantee ultimate victory.
“If you confess with your mouth the Lord Jesus and believe in your heart that God raised Jesus from the dead, you shall be saved.”
Bright Star & St. James Sunday service featured worship, congregational announcements, community outreach initiatives, and a sermon titled "Walk it Out" (2 Cor. 5:6–8) emphasizing walking by faith not by sight. Leaders promoted regular prayer calls, a capital campaign/tabernacle project, back-to-school resource events, grief support, and the Prayer Around the Schools (PATS) initiative calling 1,000 houses of worship to cover schools in monthly prayer. The service included altar invitations, a call to tithing/giving, and recognition of Mother Lillian Hall with an annual Church Mother's Day observance.
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