Mission:
Thy Kingdom Come
The perfect will of God. Find it, follow it & fulfill the perfect will of God. The Kingdom of God!
11 They shall speak of the glory of thy kingdom, and talk of thy power; ... 13 Thy kingdom [is] an everlasting kingdom, and thy dominion [endureth] throughout all generations. ~ Psalms 145:11 & 13
6 Thy throne, O God, [is] for ever and ever: the sceptre of thy kingdom [is] a right sceptre. ~Psalms 45:6
10 Thy kingdom come. Thy will be done in earth, as [it is] in heaven. ~ Matthew 6:10
2 And he said unto them, When ye pray, say, Our Father which art in heaven, Hallowed be thy name. Thy kingdom come. Thy will be done, as in heaven, so in earth. ~ Luke 11:2
42 And he said unto Jesus, Lord, remember me when thou comest into thy kingdom. ~ Luke 23:42
8 But unto the Son [he saith], Thy throne, O God, [is] for ever and ever: a sceptre of righteousness [is] the sceptre of thy kingdom. ~ Hebrews 1:8
Vision:
Go
Know the mission & go. When we know we go! Once you know God you will be compelled to "Go". Reach, Teach, Mend & Send. When we go we grow. When we grow we send.
19 Go ye therefore, and teach all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost: ~ Mat 28:19
15 And he said unto them, Go ye into all the world, and preach the gospel to every creature. ~ Mar 16:15
47 And that repentance and remission of sins should be preached in his name among all nations, beginning at Jerusalem. ~ Luke 24:47 KJV
21 Then said Jesus to them again, Peace [be] unto you: as [my] Father hath sent me, even so send I you. ~ John 20:21 KJV
Values: D.O.V.E. CRE.EK.
- Discipleship
- Open space
- Victorious Living
- Empathy for Community
- Christ's Resurrected
- Eternal Kingdom
D. Discipleship
Make, Baptize & Teach. Investing in others, training them in the Word, interdependence & service, so that they might mature (GROW) as healthy believers who can walk by faith, share their faith & multiply their faith.
19 Go ye therefore, and make disciples of all the nations, baptizing them into the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit: 20 teaching them to observe all things whatsoever I commanded you: and lo, I am with you always, even unto the end of the world. ~ Matthew 28:19-20 ASV
40 The disciple is not above his master: but every one that is perfect shall be as his master. ~ Luke 6:40
31 Then said Jesus to those Jews which believed on him, If ye continue in my word, [then] are ye my disciples indeed; 32 And ye shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free. ~ John 8:31-32
"Disciple" comes from the Greek word that means, "to learn." Historically, the word associates a pupil-teacher relationship. Jesus modeled discipleship in His secret, private & public ministry. Examining this we observe how his relationship with His disciples transcended the normal student-teacher affiliation. He poured Himself into those who would propagate - intimately living with, teaching & investing quality time with them. Then empowering disciples to proclaim the gospel & do good works. Jesus literally put up His skin in public ministry for 12 young men & us. Meekly equipping the saints so they could lead the multitudes.
O. Open-Space
We provide space to worship the LORD openly in truth & in spirit.
23 And the lord said unto the servant, Go out into the highways and hedges, and compel [them] to come in, that my house may be filled. ~ Luke 14:23
23 But the hour cometh, and now is, when the true worshippers shall worship the Father in spirit and in truth: for the Father seeketh such to worship him. 24 God [is] a Spirit: and they that worship him must worship [him] in spirit and in truth. ~ John 4:23-24
17 [Even] the Spirit of truth; whom the world cannot receive, because it seeth him not, neither knoweth him: but ye know him; for he dwelleth with you, and shall be in you. ~ John 14:17
13 Howbeit when he, the Spirit of truth, is come, he will guide you into all truth: for he shall not speak of himself; but whatsoever he shall hear, [that] shall he speak: and he will shew you things to come. ~ John 16:13
We have space to banquet and prepare for the Great Banquet. Join the bride for cooperate ministry, worship, praise, prayer & the Word.
V. Victorious Living
Imputed righteousness empowers us to live victoriously & empowers us to be holy. Victor's not victim's!
19 For as through the one man's disobedience the many were made sinners, even so through the obedience of the one shall the many be made righteous. ~ Rom 5:19 ASV
8 He hath shewed thee, O man, what [is] good; and what doth the LORD require of thee, but to do justly, and to love mercy, and to walk humbly with thy God? ~ Mic 6:8 Cf. Isaiah 57:15 & Hosea 6:6
Seek justice, love mercy & walk humbly with God. Deliberately overcoming victimhood with a victorious mindset; relying on the blood of Jesus Christ. We declare & decree victory over any injustice that has occurred and any injustice that might occur to ourselves or others. We whole heartedly believe we are forgiven our debts. We cherish the substitutionary work upon the cross & proclaim Jesus Christ as LORD & savior. This declaration, decree & proclamation compels us to deny ourselves daily, pick up our cross & follow Jesus' pro-active leadership. Committed to help others become victorious too. This value dove tails well into our next!
E. Empathy for community
We care! We carry compassion within us because "He first loved us" (John 3:16) we love you!
Jesus wept. ~ John 11:35
But when he saw the multitudes, he was moved with compassion on them, because they fainted, and were scattered abroad, as sheep having no shepherd. ~ Matthew 9:36
And Jesus went forth, and saw a great multitude, and was moved with compassion toward them, and he healed their sick. ~ Matthew 14:14
Then Jesus called his disciples [unto him], and said, I have compassion on the multitude, because they continue with me now three days, and have nothing to eat: and I will not send them away fasting, lest they faint in the way. ~ Matthew 15:32
And when the Lord saw her, he had compassion on her, and said unto her, Weep not. ~ Luke 7:13
And he arose, and came to his father. But when he was yet a great way off, his father saw him, and had compassion, and ran, and fell on his neck, and kissed him. ~ Luke 15:20
Finally, [be ye] all of one mind, having compassion one of another, love as brethren, [be] pitiful, [be] courteous: ~ 1Peter 3:8
But whoso hath this world's good, and seeth his brother have need, and shutteth up his bowels [of compassion] from him, how dwelleth the love of God in him? ~ 1John 3:17
And of some have compassion, making a difference: ~ Jude 1:22
God empowers us to care for & love our neighbor. Spiritual transformation of the community is God's compassion & glory. In communion with God we are compelled to "commun-ity" together.
- Pity: I acknowledge your suffering.
- Sympathy: I care about your suffering.
- Empathy: I feel your suffering.
- Compassion: I want to relieve your suffering.
Everyone has their own "monkeys" to cope with therefore we certainly ought not adopt other peoples' monkeys, but relational catharsis is invaluable. Sharing those monkeys yet not projecting them onto others. Letting monkeys play together, if you will. Some monkeys may even be eliminated through community by having compassion for one another. Some folks need monkeys removed so they can stand upright again. We all have monkeys! We all need each other! There is enough burdensome details for us ALL in this world, yet each one of us is called to "bear" with one another as Paul wrote in the epistle to the church in Galatia. Compassion is key to fulfillment of God's perfect will. Love God & Love others!
CRE. Christ's Resurrection
The crucified Nazarene died & resurrected three days later.
And he saith unto them, Be not affrighted: Ye seek Jesus of Nazareth, which was crucified: he is risen; he is not here: behold the place where they laid him. ~ Mark 16:6
Afterward he appeared unto the eleven as they sat at meat, and upbraided them with their unbelief and hardness of heart, because they believed not them which had seen him after he was risen. ~ Mark 16:14
And Jesus said, I am: and ye shall see the Son of man sitting on the right hand of power, and coming in the clouds of heaven. ~ Mark 14:62
So then after the Lord had spoken unto them, he was received up into heaven, and sat on the right hand of God. ~ Mark 16:19
Seeing then that we have a great high priest, that is passed into the heavens, Jesus the Son of God, let us hold fast [our] profession. ~ Hebrews 4:14
Wherefore he is able also to save them to the uttermost that come unto God by him, seeing he ever liveth to make intercession for them. ~ Hebrews 7:25
Jesus Christ is seated at the right-hand of the Father and is pro-actively interceding on our behalf. Deity of the Lord Jesus Christ.
EK. Eternal Kingdom
We are eternal in perspective, purpose & power.
For unto us a child is born, unto us a son is given: and the government shall be upon his shoulder: and his name shall be called Wonderful, Counsellor, The mighty God, The everlasting Father, The Prince of Peace. ~ Isaiah 9:6
To the intent that now unto the principalities and powers in heavenly [places] might be known by the church the manifold wisdom of God, 11 According to the eternal purpose which he purposed in Christ Jesus our Lord: 12 In whom we have boldness and access with confidence by the faith of him. ~ Ephesians 3:10-12
That he would grant you, according to the riches of his glory, to be strengthened with might by his Spirit in the inner man; ~ Ephesians 3:16
Now unto him that is able to do exceeding abundantly above all that we ask or think, according to the power that worketh in us, ~ Ephesians 3:20
For we wrestle not against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this world, against spiritual wickedness in high [places]. ~ Ephesians 6:12
These shall make war with the Lamb, and the Lamb shall overcome them: for he is Lord of lords, and King of kings: and they that are with him [are] called, and chosen, and faithful. ~ Revelation 17:14
And he hath on [his] vesture and on his thigh a name written, KING OF KINGS, AND LORD OF LORDS. ~ Revelation 19:16
For unto us a child is born, unto us a son is given: and the government shall be upon his shoulder: and his name shall be called Wonderful, Counsellor, The mighty God, The everlasting Father, The Prince of Peace. ~ Isaiah 9:6
That he would grant you, according to the riches of his glory, to be strengthened with might by his Spirit in the inner man; ~ Ephesians 3:16
Now unto him that is able to do exceeding abundantly above all that we ask or think, according to the power that worketh in us, ~ Ephesians 3:20
For we wrestle not against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this world, against spiritual wickedness in high [places]. ~ Ephesians 6:12
We believe in the Deity of the Lord Jesus Christ. He is the Alpha & Omega! Greek adage translation: The beginning & the end. He always existed before creation, at immaculate conception & after the crucifixion. Yesterday, today & tomorrow. Our blessed hope! Everlasting King of kings!
Thy Kingdom Come, Let's Go Dove Creek!
*All Holy Scripture taken from the King James Version (KJV) of the Blue Letter Bible except when noted.
