What We Believe

"What comes into our minds when we think about God is the most important thing about us." - A.W. Tozer

Core Beliefs

The following are the core beliefs of The Rivers of Living Waters Church based on the foundational truths taught in the Bible. All of our teaching and ministry is rooted in and flows out of these biblical doctrines.

God

One Lord, one faith, one baptism, one God and Father of all, who is above all, and through all, and in you all.
Ephesians 4:5-6

Jesus christ

God has revealed himself to us through his son, Jesus Christ, who is the visible image of the invisible God, the holy scriptures, and through all of creation itself.
Colossians 1:15

baptism

Then Peter said unto them, Repent, and be baptized every one of you in the name of Jesus Christ for the remission of sins, and ye shall receive the gift of the Holy Ghost.
Acts 2:38

love

“A new commandment I give unto you, that ye love one another; as I have loved you, that ye also love one another.”
John 13:34

Salvation

Jesus answered, Verily, verily, I say unto thee, except a man be born of water and of the Spirit, he cannot enter into the kingdom of God.
John 3:5

The Church

And let us consider how to stir up one another to love and good works, not neglecting to meet together, as is the habit of some, but encouraging one another, and all the more as you see the Day drawing near.
Hebrews 10:24-25

Resurrection

Jesus said to her, “I am the resurrection and the life. Whoever believes in me, though he die, yet shall he live,
John 11:25

Realistic Church Manners

Always try to be on time for Church service. Please turn cellular phones off or put in the vibrate mode while in worship service.
One should enter the sanctuary and pray - not talk. In the event that you do talk, please talk softly or whisper in church (even if service has not yet begun).
When the piano or organ begins playing, please turn your focus to the experience.
One should NEVER eat in the sanctuary, with the exception of bottle-fed babies. Smaller children should be taken outside for snacks.
One should NEVER chew gum in the sanctuary.
One should NEVER walk during prayer, scripture reading, during the sermon, when one is testifying, or during the altar call unless there is an extreme emergency. Use the outer aisles as much as possible when entering and exiting the Sanctuary. Avoid using the center isle as often as possible.
Avoid walking across the altar when service is in session (only if directed).
Children should be taught to respect the sanctuary. They should be taught by word and deed. They should be taught to walk and not run; whisper when they talk and only when absolutely necessary.
Small children should be trained to go to the restroom immediately before church and during offering only. It is not an emergency for children to get water during service. Small children should sit with their parents.
Avoid getting angry or showing ill feelings in the service.
Please DO NOT leave bulletins, programs, or other literature in the seat. Take them with you.