Gretchen Madea
Senior Pastor
Gretchen Madea is a co-founding pastor and the current Senior Pastor of Crown Of Life Fellowship. Pastor Gretchen flows strongly and accurately in prophetic ministry, serves as the worship director for the church and helps to lead evangelistic street ministry teams in Mount Joy and surrounding areas. Pastor Gretchen was born again in a David Wilkerson crusade at the age of 15, graduated from college locally, acquired her Ph.D in Pastoral Counseling, and later started and maintained a counseling clinic for 8 years. She has also started several successful businesses and churches with her husband, Doug Madea. Pastor Gretchen has traveled to foreign countries, authored tracks, and other literature. Besides preaching, teaching and ministering healing to the sick and diseased.
Pastor Gretchen, Senior-PastorPastor Gretchen Madea is a co-founding pastor and the Senior Pastor of Crown Of Life Fellowship. Pastor Gretchen flows strongly and accurately in prophetic ministry, serves as the worship director for the church and helps to lead evangelistic street ministry teams in Mount Joy and surrounding areas. Pastor Gretchen was born again in a David Wilkerson crusade at the age of 15, graduated from college locally, acquired her Ph.D in Pastoral Counseling, and later started and maintained a counseling clinic for 8 years. She has also started several successful businesses and churches with her husband. Pastor Gretchen has traveled with her husband to foreign countries, authored tracks, and other literature. Besides preaching, teaching and ministering healing to the sick and diseased along side her husband of 35 years.
Pastor Doug, Founding PastorPastor Douglas Madea is the founder of Crown of Life Fellowship and pastored there for more than 20 years. He and his wife Gretchen ministered together and have 2 children. Pastor Doug has traveled to several countries, preached and taught thousands of sermons, authored many Christian tracks and literature and published his book Sanctuary View, a revelation about why there is evil in a world created by a good and Almighty God and many other philosophical questions answered about God, life and our own existence.Pastor “Doug” was born again in May 1971, after hearing the Gospel and invitation on a Christian radio station. Having already read the entire Bible from cover to cover twice over, Pastor Doug had a head knowledge of the Scriptures. He understood the meaning of Jesus Christ’s blood sacrifice on the cross for the forgiveness of sins and he had a sincere willingness to forsake a life of worldliness and spiritual darkness. But it was when that Christian radio DJ urged his listeners to open their hearts and lives and to surrender to the Lordship of Jesus Christ … that is when Doug’s commitment became a tangible reality.After completing college, ministry school and serving as a youth pastor, assistant pastor and associate pastor, Pastor Doug was ordained, licensed, and sent out as an apostle and teacher to the Body of Christ. With those anointing’s he felt called to start ministries for the Lord, persuade many to come to Jesus Christ, father many Christian leaders and direct as many as are willing into a deeper walk and relationship with God. Pastor Doug graduated to his Heavenly home in 2021.
Why Our Church
OUR MISSION & VISION
Crown of Life Fellowship’s global mission is to provide apostolic and prophetic teachings to all Christian believers and those seeking to know and understand our Father God and Creator, and His Son, our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ.
OUR TEAM
Our leadership team recognizes the authority of God, and realizes that we are shepherds who serve under the Chief Shepherd, Jesus Christ. We desire to devote ourselves to prayer and to the ministry of the Word. Our passion and goal is to equip the believers for the work of the ministry until we all attain maturity in the fullness of Christ
--- Affiliation
Crown of Life Fellowship is proud to be a partner ministry with Kenneth Copeland Ministries. We believe and carry KCM’s vision to mature believers worldwide in the use of their faith. Our vision together is to see believers experiencing the fullness of THE BLESSING which includes divine healing, supernatural prosperity, the God kind of love and more; operating skillfully in God’s Word; and well-trained to discern good and evil. To find out more about KCM, click the image below.
FAQ’S
Why do we clap our hands?
O clap your hands, all ye people; shout unto God with the voice of triumph. (Psalm 47:1)
Why do we lift our hands?
Thus will I bless thee while I live: I will lift up my hands in thy name. (Psalm 63:4)Lift up your hands in the sanctuary, and bless the LORD. (Psalm 134:2)
Why do we sing in tongues?
For if I pray in an unknown tongue, my spirit prayeth, but my understanding is unfruitful. What is it then? I will pray with the spirit, and I will pray with the understanding also: I will sing with the spirit, and I will sing with the understanding also. (1 Corinthians 14:14-15)
How should we worship God?
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. God is a Spirit: and they that worship him must worship him in spirit and in truth. (John 4:23-24)
What is prophecy?
But he that prophesieth speaketh unto men to edification, and exhortation, and comfort. (1 Corinthians 14:3)To another the working of miracles; to another prophecy; to another discerning of spirits; to another divers kinds of tongues; to another the interpretation of tongues: (1 Corinthians 12:10)
Why do we have speaking in tongues and interpretation?
Wherefore, brethren, covet to prophesy, and forbid not to speak with tongues. (1 Corinthians 14:39)But the manifestation of the Spirit is given to every man to profit withal. For to one is given by the Spirit the word of wisdom; to another the word of knowledge by the same Spirit; to another faith by the same Spirit; to another the gifts of healing by the same Spirit; to another the working of miracles; to another prophecy; to another discerning of spirits; to another divers kinds of tongues; to another the interpretation of tongues: (1 Corinthians 12:7-10)If any man speak in an unknown tongue, let it be by two, or at the most by three, and that by course; and let one interpret. (1 Corinthians 14:27)
Missions & Outreach
Crown of Life Fellowship Supports the Following Ministries, Missions and Outreaches:
As the Lord impresses upon us we do endeavor to support other worldwide, state and local ministries.
Youth Ministry
Hey get involved in our youth ministry!We meet on Wednesday nights at 7 pm. We learn about our Lord Jesus Christ and His word and we have a blast doing it!We start off with a “get to know one another” ice breaker, then break into groups to learn the Word of God and pray for one another’s needs. We then close with refreshments and individual or group games.
We have many fun events throughout the year like Camp Andrews, bowling, swim parties, hiking, camp fires and much more.
We would love to have you come and join us sometime soon!David and Sue Bear, Youth Leaders
Look at the fun we have while learning the Bible :
Children’s Ministry
“Let the children come to me. Don’t stop them! For the kingdom of heaven belongs to such as these.” -Jesus speaking Matthew 19:14
Our Children’s Ministry meets every Sunday at 10 am and Wednesdays at 7 pm.
In Children’s church our dedicated workers teach the children about the Bible through puppet skits, exciting videos and other learning tools. Children’s church meets in their own room after the song service. At Crown of Life we believe it is important that children learn about the Lord Jesus in a fun and creative way. We see the children as future adults and pillars of the body of Christ. Therefore we train them to love one another and to exercise faith that gets results in prayer.
Our teachers love to work with the children and help them to understand God’s word, especially how to apply God’s Word to their life. The kids in Children’s Church are of all different walks of life and backgrounds. The children learn valuable lessons about how to stand up for what is right and live for God. We teach them how to work and play together with mutual love and respect. We use a reward system to encourage the kids to do their best and behave. For example, there is the quiet seat award for those who show respect to those who are speaking. And there is a reward for those who bring their bibles. Children do respond best to praise. We believe the children are precious in God’s sight. They should know that they are most welcomed by their Lord and Savior.
HOW TO BE BORN AGAIN
Where do you stand with the Lord today? Do you know Him personally? Did you know that you can know Him personally?
God wants us to turn to Him for everything that we need or desire in life, but first we must take the step to become what the Bible says a “Born Again” Christian. To do that we must realize that we are separated from God because we have sinned against Him. He is a holy and righteous God.
Everyone in the whole world has sinned against God and that sinful nature in us keeps us from being able to fellowship with God. The only way to have a relationship with God is to be born over again and receive a new nature that God Himself provides .
How does He do that? By sending His Son Jesus to pay the price for our sin with His very own life. Jesus’ sacrifice took away our sin permanently and allowed us entrance into heaven and to have fellowship with God the Father right now while we live here on this earth. He does that through His Holy Spirit the third person of God.
God’s Word says that the wages of sin is death, or the punishment for sinning against a Holy God is death. But God did not want His very own creation to be destroyed because of that sin so He provided a way out. That way of escape was for God Himself to become a man, Jesus Christ. Jesus then could take our place of punishment and let us go free! But it is not enough to admit that we have sinned against a Holy God to be born again. God says we must look to Jesus to save us from our sins.
Yes, we must first recognize and admit that indeed we have sinned against a Holy God but secondly, the Bible says we must believe on the Lord Jesus Christ and accept Him as our own personal Lord and Savior to be rescued from our sin. What does that mean? The Bible says in John 3:16 “For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life.” God loved you so much that He gave His only begotten Son for you. You are the reason God sent Jesus to the cross.
But in order to become born again it is not enough to just admit you have sinned against God or just believe that Jesus died for your sins but you must receive or accept Jesus as your personal Lord and Savior. This is a choice. When you receive Jesus as your Lord you are giving Him permission to take charge or to take over your life.
If you do choose to make Jesus your Lord, you will become born again. You will become a part of God’s family. God will receive you as His very own child. He will be your Father and you will be His child. You will go to heaven one day when you leave this earth but you will be able to commune with God right now. This is not just a thought to ponder in your head, accepting Jesus is a decision of the heart.
Jesus came to this earth as a baby, and when He grew up He went to the cross, died there, was raised from the dead, and lives today seated at the right hand of God the Father Almighty in heaven. He died on that cross for you! He took sin on Himself for you! When you accept Jesus’ death sacrifice and believe that He saved you from your sins you become what the Bible says is born again or a new creature in Christ, a new creation; old things pass away and all things become new.( 2 Corinthians 5:17)
As far as God is concerned, at that moment, you stand before Him as a brand-new person. You are reborn from sin and death into a new life in God.
Thirdly, the Bible says that we are to confess with our mouths that Jesus is our Lord. The Bible gives some specific instructions that you are to follow in order to be a new creature in Christ.
Look at Romans 10:8-11: …“The word is nigh thee, even in thy mouth, and in thy heart: that is, the word of faith, which we preach; That if thou shalt confess with thy mouth the Lord Jesus, and shalt believe in thine heart that God hath raised him from the dead, thou shalt be saved. For with the heart man believeth unto righteousness; and with the mouth confession is made unto salvation. For the scripture saith, Whosoever believeth on him shall not be ashamed.”
So once we have prayed the salvation prayer we are to confess with our mouths out loud that Jesus is our Lord. We are to admit that we believe in our hearts that God raised Jesus from the dead and that Jesus is now our Lord and Savior. With that outward confession our salvation becomes reality. It pushes the start button of our new life in Christ Jesus!
PRAY THIS PRAYER TO BE BORN AGAIN. START YOUR NEW LIFE IN JESUS TODAY!
Heavenly Father, I come to you admitting that I have sinned against you a most Holy and Righteous God. Please forgive me of all my sins. I accept the fact that Jesus took my place on the cross for the forgiveness of my sins. I ask you now to come into my heart, make me a new creature in Christ. I give you permission to take over my life, lead me, direct me, guide me. Fill me with your Holy Spirit to overflowing. Amen! I now confess that you Jesus are my Lord and Savior. I am a new creature in Christ I am saved! Hallelujah! Thank you Jesus!
WHAT DO I DO NOW?1. It is important to tell someone that you are a brand new Christian.2. Start reading your Bible every day. God’s Word will help you grow in your new found life in Christ and will strengthen and direct you in your daily affairs. We always encourage new Christians to start by reading the smaller book of John which is found in the New Testament of the Bible. Look at the table of contents of your Bible and find the book of John. It tells about Jesus.3. We also encourage new believers to read one chapter of Proverbs in the Old Testament of the Bible. This gives you God’s divine wisdom as to how to conduct your daily affairs of this life.4. Next read some of God’s promises. Go to our promise page for some of them to read.5 .Also, sit before the Lord quietly every day and let Him talk back to you. Go to our ” Hear from God” page to help you further with that.6. Find a Bible Believing church. This is very important! The Bible says to fellowship with other believers . If you live within driving distance of our church come visit us. We definitely believe in God’s word and stand firmly on His promises! We are located right on Main St. in Mount Joy, PA. Go to our contact page to find the map as to how to get there.
God bless you in your new found life in Christ.
Let us now pray this prayer over you
Lord Jesus, Bless this brand new Christian. Come into their life, lead them into a deeper walk with you. Establish them in the faith. Protect them and surround them with other strong Christians to encourage them and disciple them. In Jesus Name, Amen.
Feel free to contact us on our Contact page. God Bless You!
Read The Bible In A Year
1. Read your Bible every day.2. Set aside a special time each day. Set your schedule and then be diligent to keep the schedule.3. Expect the Holy Spirit to give you understanding of scripture as you read it. This is a 52 Week Bible Reading Plan that will take you through the Old Testament once and the New Testament twice in one year.
Week 1 –Genesis 1-26Week 2–Genesis 27-50Week 3 — MatthewWeek 4 — MarkWeek 5–Exodus 1-21Week 6– Exodus 22-40Week 7– LukeWeek 8– JohnWeek 9– LeviticusWeek 10–ActsWeek 11–Numbers 1-18Week 12– Numbers 19-36Week 13– Romans ; GalatiansWeek 14–1 & 2 CorinthiansWeek 15– Deuteronomy 1-17Week 16 –Deuteronomy 18-34Week 17– Ephesians,; Philippians; Colossians; 1 & 2 Thessalonians; 1 & 2 Timothy; Titus; PhilemonWeek 18–Hebrews; James; 1 & 2 PeterWeek 19–JoshuaWeek 20– 1, 2, & 3 John; Jude; RevelationWeek 21–Judges; RuthWeek 22 Job 1-31Week 23– Job 32-42; Ecclesiastes; Song of SolomonWeek 24– 1 SamuelWeek 25–2 SamuelWeek 26– Psalms 1-50Week 27– 1 KingsWeek 28–2 KingsWeek 29–Psalms 51-100Week 30–1 ChroniclesWeek 31–2 ChroniclesWeek 32–Psalms 101-150Week 33–Ezra; Nehemiah; EstherWeek 34–ProverbsWeek 35- MatthewWeek 36–Isaiah 1-35Week 37–Isaiah 36-66Week 38– MarkWeek 39–LukeWeek 40–Jeremiah 1-29Week 41– Jeremiah 30-52; LamentationsWeek 42 –JohnWeek 43– ActsWeek 44– Ezekiel 1-24Week 45–Ezekiel 25-48Week 46–Romans; GalatiansWeek 47–1 & 2 CorinthiansWeek 48–Daniel; Hosea; Joel; AmosWeek 49–Ephesians; Philippians; Colossians;1 & 2 Thessalonians; 1 & 2 Timothy; Titius; PhilemonWeek 50–Obadiah; Jonah; Micah; Nahum; Habakkuk Zephaniah;Haggai; Zechariah; MalachiWeek 51–Hebrews; James; 1 & 2 PeterWeek 52– 1 , 2, & 3 John; Jude; RevelationCongratulations!– You read the Old Testament once and the New Testament twice in one year!. Good Job!
Bible Promises Of God
Deliverance Scriptures:
Prosperity Scriptures:
Healing Scriptures:
Pastor Doug, Founding PastorPastor Douglas Madea is the founder of Crown of Life Fellowship and pastored there for more than 20 years. He and his wife Gretchen ministered together and have 2 children. Pastor Doug has traveled to several countries, preached and taught thousands of sermons, authored many Christian tracks and literature and published his book Sanctuary View, a revelation about why there is evil in a world created by a good and Almighty God and many other philosophical questions answered about God, life and our own existence.Pastor “Doug” was born again in May 1971, after hearing the Gospel and invitation on a Christian radio station. Having already read the entire Bible from cover to cover twice over, Pastor Doug had a head knowledge of the Scriptures. He understood the meaning of Jesus Christ’s blood sacrifice on the cross for the forgiveness of sins and he had a sincere willingness to forsake a life of worldliness and spiritual darkness. But it was when that Christian radio DJ urged his listeners to open their hearts and lives and to surrender to the Lordship of Jesus Christ … that is when Doug’s commitment became a tangible reality.After completing college, ministry school and serving as a youth pastor, assistant pastor and associate pastor, Pastor Doug was ordained, licensed, and sent out as an apostle and teacher to the Body of Christ. With those anointing’s he felt called to start ministries for the Lord, persuade many to come to Jesus Christ, father many Christian leaders and direct as many as are willing into a deeper walk and relationship with God. Pastor Doug graduated to his Heavenly home in 2021.
Why Our Church
OUR MISSION & VISION
Crown of Life Fellowship’s global mission is to provide apostolic and prophetic teachings to all Christian believers and those seeking to know and understand our Father God and Creator, and His Son, our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ.
OUR TEAM
Our leadership team recognizes the authority of God, and realizes that we are shepherds who serve under the Chief Shepherd, Jesus Christ. We desire to devote ourselves to prayer and to the ministry of the Word. Our passion and goal is to equip the believers for the work of the ministry until we all attain maturity in the fullness of Christ
--- Affiliation
Crown of Life Fellowship is proud to be a partner ministry with Kenneth Copeland Ministries. We believe and carry KCM’s vision to mature believers worldwide in the use of their faith. Our vision together is to see believers experiencing the fullness of THE BLESSING which includes divine healing, supernatural prosperity, the God kind of love and more; operating skillfully in God’s Word; and well-trained to discern good and evil. To find out more about KCM, click the image below.
FAQ’S
Why do we clap our hands?
O clap your hands, all ye people; shout unto God with the voice of triumph. (Psalm 47:1)
Why do we lift our hands?
Thus will I bless thee while I live: I will lift up my hands in thy name. (Psalm 63:4)Lift up your hands in the sanctuary, and bless the LORD. (Psalm 134:2)
Why do we sing in tongues?
For if I pray in an unknown tongue, my spirit prayeth, but my understanding is unfruitful. What is it then? I will pray with the spirit, and I will pray with the understanding also: I will sing with the spirit, and I will sing with the understanding also. (1 Corinthians 14:14-15)
How should we worship God?
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. God is a Spirit: and they that worship him must worship him in spirit and in truth. (John 4:23-24)
What is prophecy?
But he that prophesieth speaketh unto men to edification, and exhortation, and comfort. (1 Corinthians 14:3)To another the working of miracles; to another prophecy; to another discerning of spirits; to another divers kinds of tongues; to another the interpretation of tongues: (1 Corinthians 12:10)
Why do we have speaking in tongues and interpretation?
Wherefore, brethren, covet to prophesy, and forbid not to speak with tongues. (1 Corinthians 14:39)But the manifestation of the Spirit is given to every man to profit withal. For to one is given by the Spirit the word of wisdom; to another the word of knowledge by the same Spirit; to another faith by the same Spirit; to another the gifts of healing by the same Spirit; to another the working of miracles; to another prophecy; to another discerning of spirits; to another divers kinds of tongues; to another the interpretation of tongues: (1 Corinthians 12:7-10)If any man speak in an unknown tongue, let it be by two, or at the most by three, and that by course; and let one interpret. (1 Corinthians 14:27)
Missions & Outreach
Crown of Life Fellowship Supports the Following Ministries, Missions and Outreaches:
- Mount Joy Food Bank
- Mount Joy Furniture Bank
- Independent Church in India (supports orphans, lepers, and the homeless through evangelism www.indchurch.org
- Mission of Mercy (support for children) www.missionofmercy.org
- Kenneth Copeland Ministries www.kcm.org
- Bill Winston Ministries www.billwinston.org
- Jesse Duplantis Ministries www.jdm.org
- Jerry Savelle Ministries www.jerrysavelle.org
- Water Street Rescue Mission ( supports the homeless) www.waterstreetministries.org
As the Lord impresses upon us we do endeavor to support other worldwide, state and local ministries.
Youth Ministry
Hey get involved in our youth ministry!We meet on Wednesday nights at 7 pm. We learn about our Lord Jesus Christ and His word and we have a blast doing it!We start off with a “get to know one another” ice breaker, then break into groups to learn the Word of God and pray for one another’s needs. We then close with refreshments and individual or group games.
We have many fun events throughout the year like Camp Andrews, bowling, swim parties, hiking, camp fires and much more.
We would love to have you come and join us sometime soon!David and Sue Bear, Youth Leaders
Look at the fun we have while learning the Bible :
Children’s Ministry
“Let the children come to me. Don’t stop them! For the kingdom of heaven belongs to such as these.” -Jesus speaking Matthew 19:14
Our Children’s Ministry meets every Sunday at 10 am and Wednesdays at 7 pm.
In Children’s church our dedicated workers teach the children about the Bible through puppet skits, exciting videos and other learning tools. Children’s church meets in their own room after the song service. At Crown of Life we believe it is important that children learn about the Lord Jesus in a fun and creative way. We see the children as future adults and pillars of the body of Christ. Therefore we train them to love one another and to exercise faith that gets results in prayer.
Our teachers love to work with the children and help them to understand God’s word, especially how to apply God’s Word to their life. The kids in Children’s Church are of all different walks of life and backgrounds. The children learn valuable lessons about how to stand up for what is right and live for God. We teach them how to work and play together with mutual love and respect. We use a reward system to encourage the kids to do their best and behave. For example, there is the quiet seat award for those who show respect to those who are speaking. And there is a reward for those who bring their bibles. Children do respond best to praise. We believe the children are precious in God’s sight. They should know that they are most welcomed by their Lord and Savior.
HOW TO BE BORN AGAIN
Where do you stand with the Lord today? Do you know Him personally? Did you know that you can know Him personally?
God wants us to turn to Him for everything that we need or desire in life, but first we must take the step to become what the Bible says a “Born Again” Christian. To do that we must realize that we are separated from God because we have sinned against Him. He is a holy and righteous God.
Everyone in the whole world has sinned against God and that sinful nature in us keeps us from being able to fellowship with God. The only way to have a relationship with God is to be born over again and receive a new nature that God Himself provides .
How does He do that? By sending His Son Jesus to pay the price for our sin with His very own life. Jesus’ sacrifice took away our sin permanently and allowed us entrance into heaven and to have fellowship with God the Father right now while we live here on this earth. He does that through His Holy Spirit the third person of God.
God’s Word says that the wages of sin is death, or the punishment for sinning against a Holy God is death. But God did not want His very own creation to be destroyed because of that sin so He provided a way out. That way of escape was for God Himself to become a man, Jesus Christ. Jesus then could take our place of punishment and let us go free! But it is not enough to admit that we have sinned against a Holy God to be born again. God says we must look to Jesus to save us from our sins.
Yes, we must first recognize and admit that indeed we have sinned against a Holy God but secondly, the Bible says we must believe on the Lord Jesus Christ and accept Him as our own personal Lord and Savior to be rescued from our sin. What does that mean? The Bible says in John 3:16 “For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life.” God loved you so much that He gave His only begotten Son for you. You are the reason God sent Jesus to the cross.
But in order to become born again it is not enough to just admit you have sinned against God or just believe that Jesus died for your sins but you must receive or accept Jesus as your personal Lord and Savior. This is a choice. When you receive Jesus as your Lord you are giving Him permission to take charge or to take over your life.
If you do choose to make Jesus your Lord, you will become born again. You will become a part of God’s family. God will receive you as His very own child. He will be your Father and you will be His child. You will go to heaven one day when you leave this earth but you will be able to commune with God right now. This is not just a thought to ponder in your head, accepting Jesus is a decision of the heart.
Jesus came to this earth as a baby, and when He grew up He went to the cross, died there, was raised from the dead, and lives today seated at the right hand of God the Father Almighty in heaven. He died on that cross for you! He took sin on Himself for you! When you accept Jesus’ death sacrifice and believe that He saved you from your sins you become what the Bible says is born again or a new creature in Christ, a new creation; old things pass away and all things become new.( 2 Corinthians 5:17)
As far as God is concerned, at that moment, you stand before Him as a brand-new person. You are reborn from sin and death into a new life in God.
Thirdly, the Bible says that we are to confess with our mouths that Jesus is our Lord. The Bible gives some specific instructions that you are to follow in order to be a new creature in Christ.
Look at Romans 10:8-11: …“The word is nigh thee, even in thy mouth, and in thy heart: that is, the word of faith, which we preach; That if thou shalt confess with thy mouth the Lord Jesus, and shalt believe in thine heart that God hath raised him from the dead, thou shalt be saved. For with the heart man believeth unto righteousness; and with the mouth confession is made unto salvation. For the scripture saith, Whosoever believeth on him shall not be ashamed.”
So once we have prayed the salvation prayer we are to confess with our mouths out loud that Jesus is our Lord. We are to admit that we believe in our hearts that God raised Jesus from the dead and that Jesus is now our Lord and Savior. With that outward confession our salvation becomes reality. It pushes the start button of our new life in Christ Jesus!
PRAY THIS PRAYER TO BE BORN AGAIN. START YOUR NEW LIFE IN JESUS TODAY!
Heavenly Father, I come to you admitting that I have sinned against you a most Holy and Righteous God. Please forgive me of all my sins. I accept the fact that Jesus took my place on the cross for the forgiveness of my sins. I ask you now to come into my heart, make me a new creature in Christ. I give you permission to take over my life, lead me, direct me, guide me. Fill me with your Holy Spirit to overflowing. Amen! I now confess that you Jesus are my Lord and Savior. I am a new creature in Christ I am saved! Hallelujah! Thank you Jesus!
WHAT DO I DO NOW?1. It is important to tell someone that you are a brand new Christian.2. Start reading your Bible every day. God’s Word will help you grow in your new found life in Christ and will strengthen and direct you in your daily affairs. We always encourage new Christians to start by reading the smaller book of John which is found in the New Testament of the Bible. Look at the table of contents of your Bible and find the book of John. It tells about Jesus.3. We also encourage new believers to read one chapter of Proverbs in the Old Testament of the Bible. This gives you God’s divine wisdom as to how to conduct your daily affairs of this life.4. Next read some of God’s promises. Go to our promise page for some of them to read.5 .Also, sit before the Lord quietly every day and let Him talk back to you. Go to our ” Hear from God” page to help you further with that.6. Find a Bible Believing church. This is very important! The Bible says to fellowship with other believers . If you live within driving distance of our church come visit us. We definitely believe in God’s word and stand firmly on His promises! We are located right on Main St. in Mount Joy, PA. Go to our contact page to find the map as to how to get there.
God bless you in your new found life in Christ.
Let us now pray this prayer over you
Lord Jesus, Bless this brand new Christian. Come into their life, lead them into a deeper walk with you. Establish them in the faith. Protect them and surround them with other strong Christians to encourage them and disciple them. In Jesus Name, Amen.
Feel free to contact us on our Contact page. God Bless You!
Read The Bible In A Year
1. Read your Bible every day.2. Set aside a special time each day. Set your schedule and then be diligent to keep the schedule.3. Expect the Holy Spirit to give you understanding of scripture as you read it. This is a 52 Week Bible Reading Plan that will take you through the Old Testament once and the New Testament twice in one year.
Week 1 –Genesis 1-26Week 2–Genesis 27-50Week 3 — MatthewWeek 4 — MarkWeek 5–Exodus 1-21Week 6– Exodus 22-40Week 7– LukeWeek 8– JohnWeek 9– LeviticusWeek 10–ActsWeek 11–Numbers 1-18Week 12– Numbers 19-36Week 13– Romans ; GalatiansWeek 14–1 & 2 CorinthiansWeek 15– Deuteronomy 1-17Week 16 –Deuteronomy 18-34Week 17– Ephesians,; Philippians; Colossians; 1 & 2 Thessalonians; 1 & 2 Timothy; Titus; PhilemonWeek 18–Hebrews; James; 1 & 2 PeterWeek 19–JoshuaWeek 20– 1, 2, & 3 John; Jude; RevelationWeek 21–Judges; RuthWeek 22 Job 1-31Week 23– Job 32-42; Ecclesiastes; Song of SolomonWeek 24– 1 SamuelWeek 25–2 SamuelWeek 26– Psalms 1-50Week 27– 1 KingsWeek 28–2 KingsWeek 29–Psalms 51-100Week 30–1 ChroniclesWeek 31–2 ChroniclesWeek 32–Psalms 101-150Week 33–Ezra; Nehemiah; EstherWeek 34–ProverbsWeek 35- MatthewWeek 36–Isaiah 1-35Week 37–Isaiah 36-66Week 38– MarkWeek 39–LukeWeek 40–Jeremiah 1-29Week 41– Jeremiah 30-52; LamentationsWeek 42 –JohnWeek 43– ActsWeek 44– Ezekiel 1-24Week 45–Ezekiel 25-48Week 46–Romans; GalatiansWeek 47–1 & 2 CorinthiansWeek 48–Daniel; Hosea; Joel; AmosWeek 49–Ephesians; Philippians; Colossians;1 & 2 Thessalonians; 1 & 2 Timothy; Titius; PhilemonWeek 50–Obadiah; Jonah; Micah; Nahum; Habakkuk Zephaniah;Haggai; Zechariah; MalachiWeek 51–Hebrews; James; 1 & 2 PeterWeek 52– 1 , 2, & 3 John; Jude; RevelationCongratulations!– You read the Old Testament once and the New Testament twice in one year!. Good Job!
Bible Promises Of God
Deliverance Scriptures:
- I called upon the LORD in distress: the LORD answered me, and set me in a large place. {in distress: Heb. out of distress}
(Psa 118:5 KJV) - It is better to trust in the LORD than to put confidence in man. (Psa 118:8 KJV)
- All nations compassed me about: but in the name of the LORD will I destroy them. {destroy…: Heb. cut them off} (Psa 118:10 KJV)
- I shall not die, but live, and declare the works of the LORD. (Psa 118:17 KJV)
Prosperity Scriptures:
- Save now, I beseech thee, O LORD: O LORD, I beseech thee, send now prosperity. (Psa 118:25 KJV)
- Blessed is the man that walketh not in the counsel of the ungodly, nor standeth in the way of sinners, nor sitteth in the seat of the scornful. {ungodly: or, wicked} But his delight is in the law of the LORD; and in his law doth he meditate day and night. And he shall be like a tree planted by the rivers of water, that bringeth forth his fruit in his season; his leaf also shall not wither; and whatsoever he doeth shall prosper. {wither: Heb. fade} Psalm 1:1-3
- Christ hath redeemed us from the curse of the law, being made a curse for us: for it is written, Cursed is every one that hangeth on a tree: That the blessing of Abraham might come on the Gentiles through Jesus Christ; that we might receive the promise of the Spirit through faith. Galatians 3:14 KJV
- No weapon that is formed against thee shall prosper; and every tongue that shall rise against thee in judgment thou shalt condemn. This is the heritage of the servants of the LORD, and their righteousness is of me, saith the LORD. Isaiah 54:17 KJV
- Beloved, I wish above all things that thou mayest prosper and be in health, even as thy soul prospereth. {wish: or, pray}
(3 John 1:2 KJV)
Healing Scriptures:
- But thou, O LORD, art a shield for me; my glory, and the lifter up of mine head. {for: or, about} (Psa 3:3 KJV)
- O LORD my God, I cried unto thee, and thou hast healed me. (Psa 30:2 KJV)
- I waited patiently for the LORD; and he inclined unto me, and heard my cry. {I waited…: Heb. In waiting I waited} He brought me up also out of an horrible pit, out of the miry clay, and set my feet upon a rock, and established my goings. {an…: Heb. a pit of noise} And he hath put a new song in my mouth, even praise unto our God: many shall see it, and fear, and shall trust in the LORD. (Psalm 40:1 -3)
- He sent his word, and healed them, and delivered them from their destructions. (Psa 107:20 KJV)
- And ye shall serve the LORD your God, and he shall bless thy bread, and thy water; and I will take sickness away from the midst of thee. (Exo 23:25 KJV)
- But he was wounded for our transgressions, he was bruised for our iniquities: the chastisement of our peace was upon him; and with his stripes we are healed. {wounded: or, tormented} {stripes: Heb. bruise} (Isa 53:5 KJV)
- Who his own self bare our sins in his own body on the tree, that we, being dead to sins, should live unto righteousness: by whose stripes ye were healed. {on: or, to} (1Pe 2:24 KJV)
- And his fame went throughout all Syria: and they brought unto him all sick people that were taken with divers diseases and torments, and those which were possessed with devils, and those which were lunatick, and those that had the palsy; and he healed them. (Mat 4:24 KJV)
- When the even was come, they brought unto him many that were possessed with devils: and he cast out the spirits with his word, and healed all that were sick: That it might be fulfilled which was spoken by Esaias the prophet, saying, Himself took our infirmities, and bare our sicknesses. (Mat 8:16-17 KJV)
- And he healed many that were sick of divers diseases, and cast out many devils; and suffered not the devils to speak, because they knew him. {to speak…: or, to say that they knew him} (Mar 1:34 KJV)
- There came also a multitude out of the cities round about unto Jerusalem, bringing sick folks, and them which were vexed with unclean spirits: and they were healed every one. (Act 5:16 KJV)
- For unclean spirits, crying with loud voice, came out of many that were possessed with them: and many taken with palsies, and that were lame, were healed. (Act 8:7 KJV)
- So when this was done, others also, which had diseases in the island, came, and were healed: (Act 28:9 KJV)
- They shall take up serpents; and if they drink any deadly thing, it shall not hurt them; they shall lay hands on the sick, and they shall recover. (Mar 16:18 KJV)