We are the Ikce Oyate Christian Center, the family of God.

statement of beliefs

What We Believe
The Path to True Peace, Hope, & Love:

HEAR the Gospel (Good News) message of salvation available for all mankind as "It Is written" in God's Word. Recognize that "All have sinned and come short of the glory of God." (Romans 3:23) Sin is going against what the Creator wants. Sin brings separation (spiritual death) from God. Jesus brings true life.

BELIEVE and accept that "Jesus is the way, the truth and the life."(John 14:6)  It takes more than just belief, for Scripture states, "that the demons believe (also), but they tremble." (James 2:19)

REPENT or turn from doing sinful things. Turn from evil and wrong living. Turn to Jesus and walk continuously toward Him. Surrender to Him who has all authority and power. (Acts 2:38; 3:19)

CONFESS with your mouth that "Jesus is the only Son of the living God," and that you want Him to be the Lord of your life. State aloud that you will not allow any other spirit or force to control your life. (Romans 10:9)

BE BAPTIZED by immersion in the watery grave, symbolizing the death, burial, and resurrection of Jesus applied to your personal life. Dying to your old self, burying your sin,  wrongs,  shame, and rising to become a new creation, a new person. (2 Corinthians 5:17)

PRAY without ceasing the scriptures say. Have the mindset of seeking God's guidance in your life. Give thanks for the provisions of life. Seek direction during times of choice and temptation. Intercede, that is, pray for others. (1 Thessalonians 5:16)

LIVE FAITHFULLY as best as you are able. Find a local body of believers in Jesus and fellowship with them on a weekly basis, being accountable to them and keeping them accountable to God's Word. (Hebrews 10:25)

READ THE BIBLE on a daily basis and memorize scripture for "His Word is living and powerful and sharper than any two edged sword," (Hebrews 4:12) which we need in our minds to help us combat evil. "His (God's) Word I will hide in my heart that I might not do wrong against Him (God)." (Psalm 119:11)
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LEAD OTHERS TO JESUS with your new lifestyle. Share with them how Jesus has changed your life. Share with others how He wants to change their lives and bring peace, hope, and love into their home and to their families.