Pastor Philip Nissley has been the Senior Pastor of New Hope Assembly for 24+ years. He has a passion for the Downriver community and Detroit to be changed by the power of God.
SPIRITUALITY AND FAITH
WHY WE NEED GOD
AND THE CHURCH
Article by Pastor Philip Nissley,
New Hope Assembly of God, Taylor, MI
HAVE YOU EVER BEEN LOST BEFORE?
You may have felt disoriented, disconnected, fearful, uncertain about where to go and very much alone, Well there’s no greater book to be “found” than the Bible and the Book of John provides 7 major conversations that Changed Men’s Hearts, 7 major teachings (like in John 8:31-36) about Himself, and 7 Miracles provided to make Jesus real to us! So if today you have unfinished business with heaven--in Church you’re in right place!
I. THE CHURCH WAS FOUNDED ON JESUS AND THE HOPE HE OFFERS
A. The truth about Jesus is He delivers people of their past! Jesus is the SOURCE of being Found and enjoy Freedom from sin and your past! Luke 19:10 says Jesus came “to seek and to save that which was lost”. In John 8:31 Jesus says “If you continue in My word, then you are truly found disciples of Mine”. This is one reason why We Need God and the Church! You see…
-You go to school to get an education so you can make a living.
-You go to work to make money so you can pay the bills.
-You go to the gym for exercise and better health.
-You go to the mall to shop for clothes
-You go to the grocery store to buy food so you can eat.
-You go to the garage to fix your car, to the lake to fish, the ball game to cheer, and golf course for fun.
-You go to church to experience God’s love/forgiveness, enjoy fellowship/growth with His forever family, and insure heaven’s blessings here & future home there!
B. The truth about Jesus is His Church teaches from the Bible about Him and what He can do in your life and home! Your way out, your way up, and your way
over the obstacles of life is found in Jesus who admitted in John 5:39 “You search the Scriptures because you think that in them you have eternal life; it is these that