sunday-mornings

sundays

9:00am | 10:15am | 11:30am

Youth Worship 6:30pm

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wednesday

wednesdays

Celebrate Recovery
7-9pm

4020 Ware Neck Dr – Virginia Beach, VA 23456

wednesdays September 25th, 2018Sherry

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where to find us

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our-vision

our vision

To remove every non-essential barrier between people and God.

beliefs

beliefs

In essentials, unity. In non-essentials, liberty. In all things, love.

Augustine (354-430AD)

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Essential Beliefs in Plain Terms

There is one God and the Bible contains his message of loving truth. This one God has eternally existed in three persons: God the Father, Jesus, and the Holy Spirit. He is the creator of the heavens and the earth and all living things. He created men and women in his own image and so that he might have an intimate and loving relationship for eternity. He gave men and women the opportunity to choose to trust and love him or to turn away from him. The first people God created were Adam and Eve. They chose to turn away from him. With their decision, sin entered the world. Ever since that time men and women have continued to follow their example and chosen to sin. The consequence of the decision to sin is the same today as it was in the beginning, death and separation from God.

God is both loving and just. Justice demands that the consequences of sin be met. Love desires to forgive and restore those who have sinned. Because God loved us he sent his one and only son, Jesus to earth. He lived a sinless life and therefore did not have to deal with the consequences of sin: death and separation from God. Jesus chose to give his life up to pay for the consequences of everyone else’s sin. This allows for our sin to be forgiven, but also for justice to be served. Forgiveness for sin is a free gift from God that he wants everyone to receive. The only question that remains is, will you receive God’s gift of forgiveness?

Receiving God’s gracious gift of forgiveness through what Jesus did on the cross allows us to have an intimate and loving relationship with God. God wants our relationship with him to begin as soon as possible. One of the characteristics of all loving relationships is that we want to do what pleases the one we love. Jesus said it this way, “if you love me, you will obey my commands.” The Bible is a record of all the things that God has asked us to do in order that we might have a right relationship with him and with other people.

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plan-a-visit

plan a visit

From the moment you pull onto the property, you will feel the excitement of the Worship Experiences at Essential Church. You will be greeted by our friendly parking team who will help you find a parking spot with ease…  Read more

On your way inside the building, be sure to stop by the black tent where you’ll find the First Time Guest table. A host will greet you and answer any questions you may have, as well as give you a really cool gift, and help you check your children into our amazing Essential Kidz ministry.

Once registered for our electronic check-in, you can print your child’s tag in a matter of seconds when you arrive. With background checks for all Essential Kidz workers, along with fun, professional and clean environments for each age and grade, your children are sure to have one of the best hours of their week.

After dropping off your children, your host will show you to the auditorium to enjoy the Worship Experience, which runs about an hour and fifteen minutes total, including worship from our incredible Essential Worship Team, followed by a practical message from Pastor Steve. If you have any questions along the way, your host, or any other team member would be happy to help you out. Come dressed however you are comfortable. Essential Church is a judgment-free zone, and we care about you – not what you look like. We look forward to seeing you soon!

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fast facts

Although Essential Church has grown every year, there is still a city full of people who need to know how much God loves them and a world in need.

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Years as a Church

700

Average Weekly Attendance

290

Children Sponsored in Nicaragua

850000

Meals Packed to End World Hunger

 

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