Christian
Contemporary
100 or less Members
Church Profile
Service Times
Sunday Mornings 9:30 a.m.
(603) 749-2646
Pastor Edward Cilley
Our Mission
The Love Of Christ Compels Us.
Welcome to Hope Community Church, We are a thriving Christian Church located at 197 Sixth Street in Dover, NH. Hope Community Church exists to bring people to God's salvation through Jesus Christ, develop them to Christ-like maturity, and equip them for their ministry in the church and life mission in the world, for the magnification of God's name.
At Hope Community Church you will find an environment rich in acceptance and conducive to gaining a deeper intimacy with our Lord and savior. By understanding we are disciples of the Lord, we seek to be instruments of God's transforming hand in this world. We help followers of the faith to deepen their understanding while connecting communities together under one roof. Come worship with us and be part of our community of followers.
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At Hope Community Church you will find friends who will become family. At Hope Community Church you will find people who genuinely care about you. At Hope Community Church you will find a loving Christian community that exists to help people find God's salvation through Jesus Christ. You will learn, grow, and mature as a Christian through sound Biblical teaching, fantastic fellowship and worship with people who love sharing The Good News with everyone! At Hope Community Church we seek to be the hands and feet of Jesus and shine a light not only in our community, but in a world that can be pretty dark. At Hope Community Church we want to help deepen your understanding of the Grace, Mercy and Love of God, and the transforming power of placing Jesus at the center of your life... Join us Sunday mornings at 9:30 a.m. You’ll be glad you did.
Denomination / Affiliation:
Community
Service and Sermon Style:
Verse-by-Verse Teaching
Dress Style:
casual
Average Age of Attendees:
all-ages
Community Projects:
0-12
Primary Language:
English
BELIEFS
Declaration of Principles
I. We believe that the Bible is the inspired Word of God, being in its entirety a revelation given to man under divine inspiration and providence; that its historic statements are correct, and that it is the only divine and infallible standard of faith and practice. (Romans 15:4; 2 Timothy3:15; John 17:17)
II. We believe, as revealed in the Bible:
a. In one God, our Father, eternal, and infinite in his wisdom, love and power, the Creator of all things, "in whom we live, and move, and have our being." (Genesis 1:1; Isaiah 40:28)
b. And in Jesus Christ, our Lord, the only begotten Son of God, conceived of the Holy Spirit, born of the Virgin Mary; who came into our world to seek and to save that which was lost; who died for our sins; who was raised bodily from the dead for our justification; who ascended in heaven as our High Priest and Mediator, and who will come again in the end of this age, to judge the living and the dead, and to reign forever and ever. (1 Timothy 3:16)
c. And in the Holy Spirit, the Comforter, sent from God to convince the world of sin, of righteousness and of judgment, whereby we are sanctified and sealed unto the day of redemption. (John 14:16; John 16:7; Ephesians 1:13-14)
III. We believe that man was created for immortality, but that through sin he forfeited his divine birthright; that because of sin, death entered into the world, and passed upon all men; and that only through faith in Jesus Christ, the divinely ordained Life-giver, can men become "partakers of the divine nature," and live forever. (2 Timothy 1:10; Romans 2:7; 1 Corinthians 15:22, 51-54)
IV. We believe that death is a condition of unconsciousness to all persons, righteous and wicked; a condition which will remain unchanged until the resurrection at Christ's Second Coming, at which time the righteous will receive everlasting life while the wicked will be "punished with everlasting destruction;" suffering complete extinction of being. (Ecclesiastes 9:5; Job 14:14; John 5:28-29; Matthew 10:28)
V. We believe that salvation is free to all those who, in this life and in this age, accept it on the conditions imposed, which conditions are simple and inflexible, namely, turning from sin, repentance toward God, faith in the Lord Jesus Christ, and a life of consecration to the service of God; thus excluding all hope of a future probation, or of universal salvation. (John 3:16; 2 Corinthians 6:1-2; Luke 13:22-30)
VI. We believe that Jesus Christ, according to his promise, will come again to this earth, even "in like manner" as he went into heaven - personally, visibly and gloriously - to reign here forever; and that this coming is the hope of the church, inasmuch as upon that coming depend the resurrection and reward of the righteous, the abolition of sin and its consequences, and the renewal of the earth - now marred by sin - to become the eternal home of the redeemed, after which event the earth will be forever free from sin and death. (1 Thessalonians 4:16-17; Revelation 22:17)
VII. We believe that Bible prophecy has indicated the approximate time of Christ's return; and comparing its testimony with the signs of our times, we are confident that He is near, "even at the doors," and we believe that the great duty of the hour is the proclamation of this soon-coming redemption, the defense of Bible authority, inspiration and truth, and the salvation of lost men. (2 Peter 1:19-21; Matthew 24:42-45; Revelation 22:17)
VIII. We believe the church of Christ is an institution of divine origin, which includes all true Christians, of whatever name; but that local church organizations should be independent of outside control, congregational in government, and subject to no dictation of priest, bishop or pope - although true fellowship and unity of action should exist between all such organizations. (Matthew 16:18; Ephesians 4:11-16)
IX. We believe that the only ordinances of the church of Christ are Baptism and the Lord's Supper; immersion being the only true baptism. (Matthew 28:19; Romans 6:3-5; 1 Corinthians 11:23-26)
X. We believe that the first day of the week, as the day set apart by the early church in commemoration of Christ's resurrection, should be observed as the Christian Sabbath, and used as a day of rest and religious worship. (Psalm 118:22-24; Luke 24:1-12: 1 Corinthians 16:2)
XI. We believe that war is contrary to the spirit and teachings of our Lord and Master, Jesus Christ; that it is contrary to the spirit of true brotherhood; and that our influence should be used against it. We believe the Bible also teaches that properly constituted government is ordained of God and is a divine instrument for man's welfare and protection. When an Advent Christian decides on the basis of Scripture and conscience, either to bear arms or to submit to penalties imposed for his refusal to do so, local Advent Christian congregations should extend continued fellowship and nurture. (Romans 13:1-7; Matthew 15:15-22)
Primary Bible Version Used:
New International Version
Baptism:
Older Children/adults
Communion Frequency:
Monthly
Eternal Security:
No, Can't Lose
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Hope Community Church is a Christian Church located in Zip Code 03820.
Church Profile Manager: Edward Cilley