Purpose
We are a fundamental, independent Baptist Church that seeks do as our motto says:
"Glorify God & Evangelize The World"
1 Corinthians 10:31-33 "31Whether therefore ye eat, or drink, or whatsoever ye do, do all to the glory of God. 32Give none offence, neither to the Jews, nor to the Gentiles, nor to the church of God: 33Even as I please all men in all things, not seeking mine own profit, but the profit of many, that they may be saved."
"Glorify God"
- Personal and corporate worship (Psalm 34:1-3; Psalm 29:2; Psalm 95:6; Acts 2:46-47)
- Fellowship with God and then with our brothers in Christ (1 John 1:3-7; Acts 2:42)
- By a lifestyle defined by personal holiness (1 Corinthians 10:31-33; 1 Thessalonians 4:7; 1 Peter 1:15-16)
- With doctrinal purity (Romans 16:17; Ephesians 4:14; 1 Timothy 1:3-4; 1 Timothy 4:16; Titus 1:9; Titus 2:7; 2 John 9-10)
- Excellence (1 Corinthians 10:31; Colossians 3:23-24; 2 Thessalonians 1:11-12; 2 Timothy 2:20-21; Revelation 5:9-14)
"Evangelize The World"
- Preaching the Gospel to every creature. Personal involvement with the Pastor setting the example. (Matthew 28:18-20; Mark 16:15; Luke 24:46-48; John 20:21; Acts 1:8; Philippians 3:17; 1 Peter 5:1-3)
- Having new converts scripturally baptized and established into the fellowship of believers (Matthew 28:19; Acts 2:41-42)
- Train God’s people and teach them to serve Him (2 Timothy 2:2; Matthew 28:20)
- Faith Promise Missions Giving that enables us to reach beyond our local community (Acts 1:8; 1 Corinthians 8-9; Philippians 4:15-17)
What motivates us?
- God's love for us (1 John 3:16; 1 John 4:9-10; Titus 3:4-7; 2 Corinthians 5:14-15)
- Our love for God (1 John 4:19; Deuteronomy 6:4-5; Joshua 23:11; Psalm 31:23-24; Matthew 22:37-40)
- Our love for others (1 John 4:11-12; John 13:34-35; John 15:12,17; 1 Thessalonians 4:9; 1 John 4:7; Matthew 22:37-40)
What makes us distinctive?
- We are open and above board with all our dealings. It is our goal to have every member "in the know" about everything that is going on at Hamilton Baptist Church.
- We are great commission oriented. The pastor does not just speak about witnessing from the pulpit from time to time, but is weekly out knocking doors and sharing the good news of Jesus Christ.
- We have a traditional worship service. We are not interested in having a rock-n-roll concert at church.
- We have a commitment to preaching the Word. Teaching is important, but it is preaching that calls men to a decision. God ordained the preaching.