Bible Based-Christ Centered-Non Denominational
Serving the community of Cortez
Anna Maria Island
Bradenton
Discover What’s Missing
At some point, most of us find ourselves wondering if there’s more to life.
We may fill our days with work, family, relationships, accomplishments, and distractions, yet still feel like something is missing.
What if what you’re searching for isn’t a thing at all, but a relationship with your Creator?
You were created by God and for a relationship with Him.
In Him, we find the purpose, hope, and lasting fulfillment our hearts are searching for.
The good news is that the way to God isn’t complicated.
But following Him takes faith, trust, and a willingness to let Him transform your life.
Hear about Jesus...
The Christian story begins with a message of hope: God created you for a life filled with purpose, goodness, and a relationship with Him. But the world we live in is not the way God intended it to be.
From the beginning, humanity chose to turn away from God, and sin brought brokenness, suffering, and death into the world. Yet God did not abandon us. From the very beginning, He promised a way to overcome sin and restore what had been broken.
That promise was fulfilled in Jesus.
Jesus came into the world, lived without sin, and willingly gave His life on the cross for our sins. Then He was raised from the dead, defeating death and giving us the hope of a new life. Through Jesus, God offers forgiveness, reconciliation, and the promise of eternal life.
We still experience pain, loss, and suffering in this life. But the resurrection of Jesus gives us confidence that death and suffering will not have the final word. Jesus is the King who came to defeat sin and death and lead us into the abundant, eternal life God intended for us.
That’s the Good News.
But what does it actually look like to follow Jesus?
Take A Look At Yourself...
The Bible acts like a mirror, helping us see ourselves honestly—not just the parts we’re proud of, but the places where we’ve fallen short (James 1:23–24).
Sin isn’t simply a matter of breaking a list of rules. It damages our relationship with God and creates a separation between us and our Creator (Isaiah 59:1–2).
Recognizing our need for God is an important first step. When we understand that we cannot fix our sin on our own, we’re ready to turn to Jesus—the One who offers forgiveness and restores our relationship with God.
Trust in Jesus...
Faith in Jesus is at the heart of following God. Scripture teaches that we are saved through believing in Jesus and trusting in Him (John 3:16; Hebrews 11:6).
But biblical faith is more than simply believing that Jesus existed. It is a genuine trust in who He is, what He has done for us, and a willingness to let that faith shape the way we live.
When we truly place our trust in Jesus, our hearts begin to change. That faith leads us to turn away from sin and toward God—to repent and begin a new life of following Christ.
Turn Around...
Repentance is more than simply feeling sorry for the things we’ve done. It means making a genuine decision to turn away from sin and turn toward God, choosing to live according to the way Jesus has taught us (Acts 17:30).
Repentance is a change of heart that leads to a changed life. As we turn toward God, we begin to leave behind the things that separate us from Him and seek to live in a way that honors Christ.
This decision prepares us to openly acknowledge our faith in Jesus and take the next step in following Him.
Confess You Believe In Jesus...
Confessing our faith in Jesus is more than a private belief—it is a public declaration of who we trust and whom we have chosen to follow (1 Timothy 6:13).
When we openly confess that Jesus is Lord, we are responding to God in faith and acknowledging our commitment to Him (Romans 10:9–10). It is a meaningful step in our journey of faith and leads us to the next step Jesus calls us to take: baptism.
Be Baptized...
In the Bible, baptism is a powerful picture of the death, burial, and resurrection of Jesus (Romans 6:3–4). When a person is immersed in water, it represents the burial of their old life; when they rise from the water, they begin a new life with Christ.
Scripture connects baptism with forgiveness of sins and the beginning of a restored relationship with God (Acts 2:38; Acts 22:16).
Baptism isn’t simply a religious ritual. It is an important step of faith and obedience—a decision to leave your old life behind and begin walking with Jesus. We believe the bible teaches baptism (emersion) is necessary for salvation.
Live A New Life As A Christian!
Following Jesus doesn’t end when we become Christians—it’s the beginning of a lifelong journey. We seek to walk as Jesus walked, growing in our faith, love, character, and understanding of God’s Word (1 John 2:6).
We won’t get everything right. We will stumble, fall short, and make mistakes. But God’s grace gives us the opportunity to confess our sins, receive His forgiveness, and keep moving forward (1 John 1:9).
The Christian life is a journey of continually becoming more like Jesus—trusting His grace, learning from His Word, loving others, and faithfully following Him each day.