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We recognized the importance of a fervent prayer life that's why it's the cornerstone of our ministry. Your prayer needs are our priority.

We desire that you have the comfort of knowing that we partner in agreement daily with you for your prayer needs

Please email your prayer request at ibbccanada@yahoo.com; once it is received we will start to pray for you immediately. All prayer requests receive personal attention.

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Prayer Meeting/Bible Study

Saturday evenings of every week are for offering as a corporate body prayers and supplications to GOD. Members can come and share their burdens, requests and thanksgiving which the church shall pray for.

Weekly Bible Study in order to teach and equip God’s children for personal improvement towards effectual ministration to others.

From the Desk of the Pastor

ibbccanada — Mon, 07 Jul 2008 15:56:56 CDT

Welcome! We are glad that you are with us! Please relax. You are among friends. It is our desire that you receive exactly what you need from God today. We Believe. We believe that God loves us and has established a way that we might know and enjoy Him. God has commanded that we love everyone and treat them with kindness, but we have all rebelled against Him and done wrong. Eternal justice rightfully condemns us to Hell for our sins and rebellion but there is hope.
God loves us so much that He sent His only Son to save us, that everyone who believes in Him will not be lost and without hope but will have eternal life. (See the Bible, John 3:16.) Christ Jesus came from Heaven, became a man by birth, and surrendered Himself to die in our place. He was crucified and buried but rose from the dead three days later in great victory.
Everyone who believes this may now use His death as payment for his or her selfish past. We can now live forever with Him, but we must be honest with God and ourselves. In sorrow, we confess that we have done wrong and repent of our sins. With joy, we believe and receive Christ Jesus as our Lord and Savior. Amen.
Allow us to serve you. We have tasted the love of God and His salvation, and we are sure that He desires to bring everyone into total well-being. Please allow us to seek God on your behalf and to pray with you in faith, expecting God¹s blessings. Please give us a record of your visit and let us know how we may help you. Fill out the form and place it in the offering or give it to an usher. There is no obligation in doing this. The blessings of God and our prayers are absolutely free. Once again, IBBC Canada shall be glad to see you on our Sunday service to worship God and have fellowship with us.
REMEMBER THAT GOD LOVES YOU AND HE HAS A WONDERFUL PLAN FOR YOUR LIFE.

In God’s Service,
NOE CEDRO IBBC Canada – Resident Pastor
Celfone: 647-866-694; Home: 905-997-7002
Email: noe45@hotmail.com

History

ibbccanada — Mon, 07 Jul 2008 15:49:02 CDT

OUR PEOPLE – The International Bible Baptist Church Canada Inc. is a congregation of about 30 people who are of modest means, ranging in age from young adult to middle age. IBBC Canada is home to many young families with children. The International Bible Baptist Church Canada is a service-oriented Church with a desire to see all its members faithfully serving the Lord. We offer a lot of opportunities to those people who love to worship and serve God by faith. We have been referred to as the “Church with a Heart for Souls” and by God’s grace, we want to stay committed to this trust.

Organization
1. The International Bible Baptist Church Canada was organized on May 01, 2005 of the MILE Ministries (composed of the Metropolitan Bible Baptist Church of Sta. Ana, Manila, Philippines; International Bible Baptist Church, San Leandro, USA; Lighthouse Bible Baptist Church, Quezon City, Philippines) under the authority of the International Bible Baptist Church of San Leandro, California, USA. The International Bible Baptist Church Canada stands committed to obeying the three-fold elements of Christ's command as found in Matt. 28:18-20, which is:

a) Preach the Gospel ;
b) Baptize Believers;
c) Teach baptized believers to observe all of God's Word.

2. All of IBBC Canada ministries aim to fulfill these three elements. All of IBBC Canada efforts focus on proclaiming the Word of God and salvation to all men, baptize those who gladly received Him, and indoctrinate the same into maturity and fruitfulness as Christians. These three are not reversible nor can any one of them be taken out. All these three should be fulfilled by the New Testament Church, otherwise, she would cease to function as the Lord designed.

3. All of the ministries of the IBBC Canada are so designed fulfill the three-fold commission, whether directly or indirectly, from the adults on down to the smallest child that attends.

4. The government of the IBBC Canada is Theocratic, meaning, God rules through His servant, the Pastor. And because we have the complete revelation of God by His written Word, the Bible, the Pastor can guide the members into living for and serving Him as closely as to how God wants his children to be.

Contact Us

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INTERNATIONAL BIBLE BAPTIST CHURCH CANADA INC.

7030 CopenhagenRd., Suite #24

Mississauga, Ontario L5N 2P3

email: ibbccanada@yahoo.com

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Tel. # 905-997-7002; Fax #: 905-997-7003
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Sermon

ibbccanada — Tue, 20 Mar 2007 07:34:27 CDT

Date: 22 October 2006

Preacher: Pastor Noe Cedro

Text: Mark 10: 46-52

Theme: Bartimaeus – The Blind Beggar With A Clear Vision

[46] And they came to Jericho: and as he went out of Jericho with his disciples and a great number of people, blind Bartimaeus, the son of Timaeus, sat by the highway side begging.

[47] And when he heard that it was Jesus of Nazareth, he began to cry out, and say, Jesus, thou Son of David, have mercy on me.

[48] And many charged him that he should hold his peace: but he cried the more a great deal, Thou Son of David, have mercy on me.

[49] And Jesus stood still, and commanded him to be called. And they call the blind man, saying unto him, Be of good comfort, rise; he calleth thee.

[50] And he, casting away his garment, rose, and came to Jesus.

[51] And Jesus answered and said unto him, What wilt thou that I should do unto thee? The blind man said unto him, Lord, that I might receive my sight.

[52] And Jesus said unto him, Go thy way; thy faith hath made thee whole. And immediately he received his sight, and followed Jesus in the way.

Blindness can be devastating for individuals, families, communities or the entire country. It doesn’t have to be this way. As anyone who struggles with a vision problem knows only too well, losing eyesight can be frightening. And this poor man Bartimaeus was beset with blindness and it is sad enough to be with this impairment.

This case of Bartimaeus is, however, a picture of our own. We are all spiritually blind and poor. It is true we account ourselves able to see physically, but, this is but one phase of our blindness. Our blindness makes us think we are visually perfect, whereas, when we are enlightened by the Holy Spirit, we find that our sight to have been blind, indeed. Spiritually, we are blind. Our unrenewed mind is so blind that we FAIL to:

1. Perceive Christ’s all attractive beauty;

2. See Christ’s righteousness;

3. Recognize Christ’s glory.

Besides being blind, we are poor. God begins to reckon our accounts of unrighteousness, transgressions, iniquity and sin of Adam have all been passed upon us, therefore, spiritual poverty has been reckon into our account until the love of Jesus has been poured upon us. This is one judicial act in which our accounts of unrighteousness, transgressions, iniquity and sin were placed upon Jesus.

This very day, the 22nd of October 2006, this message is addressed to most particularly to the poor and blind souls. The poor blind man’s faith described in this passage of Scripture, is a fit picture of the faith which God may be enabled to exert to the saving of souls. We shall notice:

1. The origin of his faith;

2. How his faith perceived its opportunity when Jesus passed by;

3. We shall listen to his faith while he cries and begs;

4. We shall look upon his faith while it leaps in joyous obedience to the divine call; and

5. We shall hear his faith describing his case: “Lord, that I might receive my sight;” and I trust we shall be enabled to rejoice together with this poor believing man, when his sight is restored, as we see him in the beauty of thankfulness and gratitude follow Jesus in the way.

DON’T LET THIS OPPORTUNITY PASS, COME TO HIM AND BE MADE WHOLE.

AMEN!!!!!!

Date:05 November 2006

FINDING GOD IN TIMES OF TURMOIL

Psalm 63

By: Pastor Noe Cedro

Warm expressions show the intense longing of the soul for God. May we thus follow after God! David probably wrote Psalm 63 during the events he was on the run, discouraged, wondering what God was doing when he was betrayed by someone close to him--his son, Absalom. It’s significant that under these circumstances his strongest desire was to draw near to God: “My soul clings to you; your right hand upholds me” (v. 8).

[1] O God, thou art my God; early will I seek thee: my soul thirsteth for thee, my flesh longeth for thee in a dry and thirsty land, where no water is;
[2] To see thy power and thy glory, so as I have seen thee in the sanctuary.

We may thus say with David, "O God, You are my God;" and again, "This God is our God forever and ever." We are seated on the highest throne of joy, who know that God is our sure possession. And can it be that we may enjoy this treasure? By the faith of Jesus we have this privilege of glorious possession. David adds, "Early will I seek You." May He who is the first have our first thoughts! David was now an outcast in and far from the Temple with its holy rites. David had worshiped in the might of faith, and thus through outward means had drawn near to see Him who is invisible. He ardently longed for return of these blessings; with all his powers he longed to be in near approach to God.

[3] Because thy lovingkindness is better than life, my lips shall praise thee.
[4] Thus will I bless thee while I live: I will lift up my hands in thy name.

Life is a wonderful gift. God's lovingkindness is the gift of gifts. It links us to eternity. But what is life without the favor of our God? If we receive not grace, we cannot inherit glory. In thought of this, David vows that praise should ever be streaming from his lips, and that in adoring love he would raise adoring hands.

[5] My soul shall be satisfied as with marrow and fatness; and my mouth shall praise thee with joyful lips:
[6] When I remember thee upon my bed, and meditate on thee in the night watches.
[7] Because thou hast been my help, therefore in the shadow of thy wings will I rejoice.

Amid external desolations inward joy can be abundant. Experience recalls past help. The soul settles into a position that feels warm, comfortable, and safe under the shadow of God's wings, and is rightly glad.

[8] My soul followeth hard after thee: thy right hand upholdeth me.
[9] But those that seek my soul, to destroy it, shall go into the lower parts of the earth.
[10] They shall fall by the sword: they shall be a portion for foxes.

Real unhappiness and devastation is distance from God. God extends His right hand. Divine help enables to draw near to God, and to reach the presence of God. God needs not instruments of destruction.

[11] But the king shall rejoice in God; every one that sweareth by him shall glory: but the mouth of them that speak lies shall be stopped.

A glorious prospect ends this hymn. It is unspeakably blessed; it is full of glory. May the prospect encourage us to join ourselves to the Lord, and to vow vows in His most holy name.

Date:12 November 2006

WHAT MAKES A CHURCH STOP GROWING?

A Sermon on Revelation 3:1-5 by Pastor Noe Cedro at New Life in Christ Baptist Church

Verse 1 “And unto the angel of the church in Sardis write; These things saith he that hath the seven Spirits of God, and the seven stars; I know thy works, that thou hast a name that thou livest, and art dead.”

Verse 2 says, “Be watchful, and strengthen the things which remain, that are ready to die: for I have not found thy works perfect before God.” That word "perfect" means complete.

Verse 3 “Remember therefore how thou hast received and heard, and hold fast, and repent. If therefore thou shalt not watch, I will come on thee as a thief, and thou shalt not know what hour I will come upon thee.”

Verse 4 “Thou hast a few names even in Sardis which have not defiled their garments; and they shall walk with me in white: for they are worthy.”

Verse 5 “He that overcometh, the same shall be clothed in white raiment; and I will not blot out his name out of the book of life, but I will confess his name before my Father, and before his angels.”

1. Watchful

2. Strengthen

3. Remember

4. Hold Fast

5. Repent

Those were the five general commands to a church --and to any dead church. How do you tell if a church is alive or dead? Have you ever thought to take the church for granted? Have you ever attended a dead church? Sardis was a church that was ready to die. Have you ever walked out of a church service and thought, “That church is really dead!” Are those good criteria for deciding if a church is dead? Are those good indicators of whether a church is alive or dead? That church had a very different way of expressing joy than some churches. In our text today, Jesus declares a church to be dead. People think this church is great! Go to the Church of Sardis! Man! That church has life!” And yet Jesus says, “You are dead.” What does this tell us? A church can be overflowing, a church can have lots of programs, a church can have great singing, and a church can thrive in the absence of persecution. All these things can be true, and yet the church can be dead. The Church of Sardis is typically, symbolically, and historically dealing with restructuring and restoration of the church. This church had the reputation of being a living church, but they were spiritually dead. Outwardly, they looked very good, but the essential element was lacking. What kind of death did the church suffer? Spiritual death. People who did not even know Jesus Christ were operating the church. It's happening today to many churches like Sardis. There are dead men in the pulpits, dead men in the pews, and dead men running the machinery. Why are they dead? How does a church die? The church dies when live people are replaced by dead people.

The obvious indicators of life affecting a dead church:

1. Persecutions

2. False Teachings

3. Indifference

It happens when a church loves systems more than it loves Jesus Christ. And it happens when a church becomes more concerned with material things than spiritual reality. That's how a church dies. It all is a result of sin. What kills a church? Sin. Sins of commission and omission kill a church little by little. The church begins to die, and the people who really love Jesus Christ leave only to be replaced by people who don't know Him. There are many people in our church who can testify to the fact that they have come to a church like ours because they had to leave a church that was dead--it was in the hands of people who didn't love Christ. A church that does not faithfully confess the name of Jesus. A church is dead if it fails to confess the name of Jesus before men. A church is dead if it fails to assert the supremacy of God in all things – especially on those points which the culture would ridicule. Thus, a church is dead if it fails to proclaim that Jesus is Lord, that Jesus is the only Savior. A church is dead if it fails to tell people that they are lost without Jesus that they are heading to hell without Jesus that their own efforts will never save them, that there is no name other than Jesus by which they will be saved. If believers, however, do not have the Spirit of God, and do not enjoy the fullness of the Spirit, then, their clothes are soiled. In this context, it suggests a relationship between the condition of the leader of the church and the state of the church. Spiritual death had entered the church through its leader. The church, too, was in constant danger. A church, once alive and powerful began to harbor sin will result, to a weak, blind, and dead church. Wondering how many churches that are dressed up and organized really have a congregation that is blind, weak, and dead.

What about us? On what cultural issues are we tempted to silence? Our culture often ridicules those who hold that abortion is wrong; that creation is the work of God; that God made men and women different and complementary to each other, for complementary roles. We must make clear that we hold to biblical truth on these and other issues – even if that leads to ridicule. So the first question to ask to discern if a church is dead: Is it confessing the Name of Jesus – as the only way of salvation and as Lord of the culture? A church is dead if there is prevalent unconfessed sin in its midst. Once again, we can discern the criterion from Jesus’ positive statement.

When Jesus speaks of “conquering” or “overcoming”, what is to be conquered? What fellow church members give in to: Pride in size, pride in status, self-righteousness, complacency; the temptation not to speak of Christ to the world. We must overcome all this. Thus, we must be effective witnesses for Christ in word and deed. So Jesus gives us a promise in verse 5: “I will never blot his name out of the book of life.

According to Revelation 3:5, what are the three promises that Christ has for the overcomer?

A) Meditate on them.

B) Take this time to thank God for the future that He has secured for you.

C) Make the commitment to live in that way.

Conclusion There are serious threats, serious warnings that all churches and all self-proclaimed Christians must take to heart. So “become one who is watchful”!

Every member of every church has a responsibility to help the church to stay on track, asking questions such as:

1. Is the church proclaiming Jesus faithfully – even when that is unpopular, even when that could lead to persecution?

2. Is the church watching, guarding against the insidious sins of pride and self-righteousness?

Joshua 1:7 Only be thou strong and very courageous, that thou mayest observe to do according to all the law, which Moses my servant commanded thee: turn not from it to the right hand or to the left, that thou mayest prosper whithersoever thou goest.

Joshua 1:8 This book of the law shall not depart out of thy mouth; but thou shalt meditate therein day and night, that thou mayest observe to do according to all that is written therein: for then thou shalt make thy way prosperous, and then thou shalt have good success.

Joshua 1:9 Have not I commanded thee? Be strong and of a good courage; be not afraid, neither be thou dismayed: for the LORD thy God is with thee whithersoever thou goest.

1. Read the Word of God obediently

2. Meditate the Word of God continually

3. Believe the Word of God exclusively

A church which is watchful, a church that remembers, a church that is repentant: This church is alive.

WHEN PEOPLE GET REVIVED WHAT WILL THEY DO?

2 Chronicles 29

By Pastor Noe Cedro on 17 December 2006

1 ¶Hezekiah began to reign when he was five and twenty years old, and he reigned nine and twenty years in Jerusalem. And his mother's name was Abijah, the daughter of Zechariah.

2 And he did that which was right in the sight of the LORD, according to all that David his father had done.

3 He in the first year of his reign, in the first month, opened the doors of the house of the LORD, and repaired them.

4 And he brought in the priests and the Levites, and gathered them together into the east street,

5 And said unto them, Hear me, ye Levites, sanctify now yourselves, and sanctify the house of the LORD God of your fathers, and carry forth the filthiness out of the holy place.

6 For our fathers have trespassed, and done that which was evil in the eyes of the LORD our God, and have forsaken him, and have turned away their faces from the habitation of the LORD, and turned their backs.

7 Also they have shut up the doors of the porch, and put out the lamps, and have not burned incense nor offered burnt offerings in the holy place unto the God of Israel.

8 Wherefore the wrath of the LORD was upon Judah and Jerusalem, and he hath delivered them to trouble, to astonishment, and to hissing, as ye see with your eyes.

9 For, lo, our fathers have fallen by the sword, and our sons and our daughters and our wives are in captivity for this.

10 Now it is in mine heart to make a covenant with the LORD God of Israel, that his fierce wrath may turn away from us.

Summary

Here is one of the greatest revivals of the Old Testament. Hezekiah clearly recognized a basic principle: if people cleanse themselves and seek God, they will find him. Even after the evil reign of his father Ahaz, Hezekiah knew God might still be merciful to his people. The flow of gifts to the Lord in revival times in the Old Testament is frequently noted.

II Chronicles 29 ends with an outburst of joy: Firstly, many principles emerge from this tremendous revival. Secondly, it was a large-hearted revival. Hezekiah actually wrote letters to war-torn Israel, inviting everyone to Jerusalem for the Passover. Lastly, God's hand was on his people to bless but also to defend.

We would always distinguish revival from evangelism. Evangelism is winning the unsaved; revival has to do with the Christian. Evangelism is the permanent duty of the church; revival is a gracious out pouring of the Spirit of God.” There can be no revival unless and until the rebellious surrender. It is possible to have a measure of success in evangelism without ever having revival, but I do believe that genuine revival in the church would lead to a mighty blessing in evangelism, inevitably. The fact that the fruit of evangelistic witness today may be relatively small in comparison with the effort and money that are put into it is not necessarily the fruit of the evangelist. To introduce young converts into dead churches even though many of them are orthodox in doctrine, is to quench the Spirit and freeze out the fruit of a soul-saving ministry.”

The problem of man is that he is insubordinate, obstinate and plain and simply rebellious. There can be no revival unless and until the rebellious surrender.

Looking at our text in second Chronicles, let us examine what God wants to instill in our hearts. Revival is always marked by an overwhelming sense of Christ’s presence in the church. For example, if Jesus were to physically make His presence known, Sunday after Sunday there would be: 1. Increased and renewed participation in Worship. 2. An outpouring of Love among God’s people. 3. A heightened awareness of Holiness with confession, repentance, and restitution. 4. An eagerness for Christian Service. 5. Anointed preaching of and individual interest in the Holy Word of God. 6. A growing boldness in Prayer. 7. A remarkable ease in witnessing to and Evangelism of the non-churched community. 8. All-out involvement in Spiritual Warfare. 9. An unusual Sense of Well Being or wholeness.

Our objective is to facilitate revival by teaching God’s people healthy spiritual habits in these nine basic areas of Christianity that always characterize any genuine time of true spiritual awakening. Revival is the visitation of God which brings to life Christians who have been sleeping and restores a deep sense of God’s near presence and holiness. Thence springs a vivid sense of sin and a profound exercise of heart in repentance, praise, and love, with an evangelistic outflow.

Each revival movement has its own distinctive features, but the pattern is the same every time. 1. Intercession—God’s people begin to unite in prayer for revival; 2. Revelation—God answers prayer by pouring out a fresh new manifestation of the person of Christ; 3. Consecration—as a result, God’s people consecrate themselves to Him, and each other, and to the work of Christ in the world; 4. Revitalization—ministries are purified and rejuvenated and become more fruitful, both locally, nationally, and beyond; 5. Expansion—out of revival the gospel is advanced further, the church makes a greater impact upon the surrounding culture, and a general spiritual awakening takes place on many levels.

“Revival is the renewal of the first love of Christians resulting in the conversion of sinners to God. It presupposes that the church is backslidden, and revival means conviction of sin and searching of hearts among God’s people. Revival is nothing less than a new beginning of obedience to God.” 1. Revival is an invasion from heaven that brings a conscious awareness of God. 2. Revival is that sovereign work of God in which He visits His own people, restoring and releasing them into the fullness of His blessing. 3. Revival cannot be organized, but we can set our sails to catch the wind from heaven when God chooses to blow upon His people once again. 4. Revival is the people of God living in the power of an ungrieved, unquenched Spirit. 5. The kingdom of God is not going to advance by our churches becoming filled with men, but by men in our churches becoming filled with God. 6. A genuine revival without joy in the Lord is as impossible as spring without flowers, or day-dawn without light. 7. A true revival means nothing less than a revolution, casting out the spirit of worldliness, making God’s love triumph in the heart. 8. A revival means days of heaven on earth. 9. Revival is the church falling in love with Jesus all over again. 10. In revival, the minds of people are concentrated upon things of eternity, and there is an awareness that nothing else really matters. 11. Revival restrains the righteous anger of God, restores the conscious awareness of God, and reveals the gracious activity of God.

Revival is nothing less than a full surrender to the Lordship of Jesus Christ.

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NEVERTHELESS AT THY WORD I WILL
TEXT: LUKE 5:1-11
By: PASTOR NOE CEDRO
18 March 2007

Luke 5:1 ¶And it came to pass, that, as the people pressed upon him to hear the word of God, he stood by the lake of Gennesaret, 2 And saw two ships standing by the lake: but the fishermen were gone out of them, and were washing their nets. 3 And he entered into one of the ships, which was Simon's, and prayed him that he would thrust out a little from the land. And he sat down, and taught the people out of the ship. 4 Now when he had left speaking, he said unto Simon, Launch out into the deep, and let down your nets for a draught. 5 And Simon answering said unto him, Master, we have toiled all the night, and have taken nothing: nevertheless at thy word I will let down the net. 6 And when they had this done, they inclosed a great multitude of fishes: and their net brake. 7 And they beckoned unto their partners, which were in the other ship, that they should come and help them. And they came, and filled both the ships, so that they began to sink. 8 When Simon Peter saw it, he fell down at Jesus' knees, saying, Depart from me; for I am a sinful man, O Lord. 9 For he was astonished, and all that were with him, at the draught of the fishes which they had taken: 10 And so was also James, and John, the sons of Zebedee, which were partners with Simon. And Jesus said unto Simon, Fear not; from henceforth thou shalt catch men. 11 And when they had brought their ships to land, they forsook all, and followed him. INTRODUCTION: Have you ever had to do something that you just did not want to do? Maybe it was something at home, like a chore (Ill. When I was a child mine was clipping the grass around the house with hand trimmers!) or some other unpleasant duty. Maybe it was something at work. Maybe it was some dirty little job that nobody wanted, but which was placed in your lap. Even though you may not have wanted to do the job, you did it anyway. Why? Why did you do a job that you did not want to do? Perhaps it was out of a sense of obligation or of duty. Maybe you did the job out of respect for the person who asked you. Whatever the reason or the job, we have all had to do things that we thought were unpleasant. Jesus even spoke about this Matt. 21:28-30. This is just the scene that presents itself in these verses. Simon Peter is called upon to do something that he just doesn't want to do. However, because it was Jesus Who asked this thing of Him, Peter complied. This morning, I want to look into this passage for a while. While we are here, I want us to look at the way we are living our lives today. I would like for us to learn to develop the same mind set that Peter displayed. It is a mind set that does what the Lord asks, regardless of how we feel about it on a personal level. I am asking the Lord to work in the hearts of every person present this morning to bring us all to the place where we are able to echo the words of Peter in verse 5 of our text. Please do not close your heart and mind against the word of God this morning, but allow Him to have His way in your life today. Let's look into this passage as we think about this thought: Nevertheless, At Thy Word I Will. There are a few elements of this story that I would like to point out today. I. V. 5 A NIGHT OF STRUGGLE A. These verses tell us that Jesus was by the sea shore and was going to speak to the people who were gathering there to hear Him. As they pressed in upon the Lord, He got into Simon Peter's boat and asked him to move away from the shore just a little. When Peter had done this, Jesus sat down and spoke to the crowds. After He had finished His preaching, Jesus then commanded Peter to go out deeper so that he could let down his nets and catch a great load of fish. Peter immediately objected that he and his partners had labored all night and has taken nothing! In short, they had failed! B. Why did they fail? Surely it wasn't that they did not know how or where to fish. These men were experts. They were professional fishermen and knew how to fish and where to find the fish, and yet they fished all night long and caught nothing. (Ill. The word "nothing" means "not even one") Their failure had nothing to do with how they were fishing or where they were fishing. Their failure came about because the Lord wanted to teach them a much needed lesson. That lesson is that without Him, we can accomplish nothing! C. Friends, this lesson is still needed by the Lord's people this morning! Many times, our struggles and failures in the church are the result of our failure to do God's business God's way! He is the One Who should direct us in the steps we take. The modern church has all the machinery in place to do church, and yet we are still losing ground to the devil and the world. We are guilty of trying to duplicates the activities of others instead of relying on the Lord for ourselves. (Ill. Instead of merely implementing what has worked for others, we need to allow the Lord to chart a course for us that is as individual as our church!) D. Here is what we need to remember when we face opportunities to serve the Lord: Our success or our failure rests entirely on where Jesus stands in the picture! Here is what we are told by the Lord: "I am the vine, ye are the branches: He that abideth in me, and I in him, the same bringeth forth much fruit: for without me ye can do nothing.", John 15:5. We often fail because we do not trust Him! However, there is another promise in the Word of God that needs to be inserted right here. When we leave Jesus out of the picture, we will fail, but when He is followed, there will always be success, "I can do all things through Christ which strengtheneth me", Phil. 4:13. I. A Night Of Struggle II. V. 4-5 A MORNING OF SURRENDER A. I can imagine Simon Peter and his partners were ready to call it a day. They had fished all night long and had caught not so much as a single little fish. They are tired, frustrated, discouraged, and defeated. The last thing any of them wants to do is go back out and fish some more. Yet, when Jesus tells Peter to do just that, he surrenders to the will of the Lord and goes out to fish. When they let down their nets this time, they caught so many fish that their net broke and they had to call their partners to help them get the catch loaded into the boats. What made the difference? Obedience to Jesus, even when Peter did not want to do what the Lord asked him to do! B. Friends, there are times when the Lord asks us to do certain things that we may not want to do, however, we must come to the same place Peter came. We need to decide that regardless fo how we feel about a certain matter, if the Lord has commanded it, then we will do it! (Ill. Some people say, "If your heart isn't in it, then you might as well not do it!" That is wrong thinking! You cannot trust your heart, Jer. 17:9! God will reward our obedience if we will go ahead and do what He has told us to do. When we obey in spite of our own objections, the heart will eventually follow our lead. Ideally, we should serve the Lord from the heart, Eph. 6:6. However, when the heart will not cooperate, we should mind God anyway! Imagine what would have happened had Saul simply minded the Lord instead of listening to his heart, 1 Sam. 15; 2 Sam. 1! Imagine what would have happened had David minded God instead of listening to his heart, 2 Sam. 11.) C. There are many areas of our lives where the Lord requires obedience from His children. Often, we do not want to surrender in these areas, but if we are going to be right with the Lord, then we have to do what Peter did and let down our nets. If we want the blessing of God, then we must do the will of God! Allow me to share some areas where this is attitude of surrender can and should be seen by every person in this room. 1. Toward God - James 4:7, (Submit - To yield to one of a higher rank); Eph. 6:6. 2. Toward Jesus - Acts 16:31; Acts 4:12. 3. Toward The Church - Heb. 10:25; 1 Cor. 6:2. 4. Toward The Bible - James 1:22 5. Toward One Another - Gal. 6:2; Matt. 22:37-39; Phil. 2:3. 6. Toward One's Wife - Eph. 5:24-33 7. Toward One's Husband - Eph. 5:22-23, 33. (Reverence - To be in awe, to venerate, to treat with deference.) You may not be able to reverence the man, but you had better reverence the position the man had been given! 8. Toward One's Children - Eph. 6:4 9. Toward One's Parents - Eph. 6:1-3 10. Toward Leadership - Heb. 13:7; 17 11. Toward Satan - Eph. 4:27. D. At the mere word of the Lord, Peter let down his nets. Is the Word of God enough for you? Or will you rebel against what God says in His Word? I. A Night Of Struggle II. A Morning Of Surrender III. V. 6-11 A TOMORROW OF SATISFACTION A. Because obedience ruled the day, they witnessed the immediate reward of a vast catch of fish, Beyond that, this miracle brought these fishermen to their knees in worship of the Person and Power of the Christ. When they submitted to Him, He revealed to them that all of their tomorrows would be different because of their obedience of today. When they heard this, they immediately left everything behind and followed the Lord Jesus. Surely, we can see that their lives were forever altered. B. This is a lesson that we all need to learn today. The secret to perpetual and deep satisfaction as a child of God is found in absolute surrender to the will of the Lord in every area of life, John 14: 15, 21. As long as we hold anything back from His Lordship we can never expect Him to bless us like He wants to. C. If you would like to see all of your tomorrows altered and your life filled with the best that God can give, then the secret lies in total surrender of everything in your life to His will! Conc: When the Lord told Peter to let down his net, he didn't want to. However, he did want the Lord said to do in spite of his own wants and wishes. The results were far better than he could have ever imagined! Friend, the same blessings wait for you if you will do what Peter did. Jesus has spoken in His Word! Now, I ask you, will you let down your nets at the Word of the Lord? He is calling someone to be saved. Will you let down you net? He is calling His children to faithfulness and surrender. Will you let down your net? He is calling husbands and wives to a renewed commitment to one another. Will you let down your net? He is calling His people back to the Bible and to the church. Will you let down your net? You may not like what the Lord is calling you to do today, but will you join Pater and say, "Master, we have toiled all the night and taken nothing: nevertheless at thy word I will let down the net."? No one can let down your net but you! Will you obey Him this morning?

IBBC Brochure

ibbccanada — Thu, 18 Jan 2007 08:39:51 CST

MISSION STATEMENT

IBBC is a Christ-centered, Bible based ministry which seeks to reach the total man: body, soul, and spirit. Our goal can be summed up in 4 words:

Evangelism – To reach the lost at any cost and experience the Grace of Salvation forever.

Edification – To build up each individual to maturity and Christian Service.

Enhancement (Spiritual) – To teach and equip God’s children for personal improvement towards effectual ministration to others.

Encouragement – To provide comfort to the hurting, strength to the weary, medical treatment to the needy, and food to the hungry. All these we try to accomplish to give glory to our God, whose Grace enables us to communicate His love.

Join us in this “Church With A Great Heart For Souls.” God Bless You.

Together We Build for God's Glory

STATEMENT OF FAITH

We believe in the Bible as the infallible Word of God, the only basis of our faith and practice. II Tim. 3:16-17; II Peter 1:19-21
We believe that Salvation is only by Grace through Faith alone. It calls for repentance towards God and Faith towards the Lord Jesus Christ. Ephesians 2:8; Romans 5:1
We believe in the virgin birth of the Lord Jesus Christ, conceived by the Holy Ghost, without human father. Isaiah 7:14; Matthew 1:23
We believe in the atonement through His blood. I John 1:7; Hebrews 9:22
We believe that there’s only one living and true God and in the Unity of the Godhead there are three distinct persons: the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit. Psalm 90:2; Isaiah 45:9-18; Ephesians 2:4
We believe in the Deity of the Lord Jesus Christ. John 1:1, 14; Philippians 2:7
We believe in the Person and work of the Holy Spirit, the third person of the Godhead. John 16:7-11; Ephesians 1:13-14
We believe in the personality of Satan and the reality of sin. Isaiah 14:12; Ezekiel 28:14-17
We believe in the eternal heaven as the destiny of the believers and eternal hell for the unsaved. John 14:1-3; Luke 16
We believe in the local New Testatment Church, founded by the Lord Jesus Christ during His earthly ministry. Matthew 16:18,; Matthew 28: 19-20
We believe in the bodily, personal second coming of the Lord Jesus Christ for His saints. It is pre-mellenial and pre-tribulational. Matthew 24; Luke 21; I Thess. 4:13-18
We believe in God’s Sovereign Grace and His absolute will. Romans 11:5; John 1:13
We believe in the doctrine of separation from worldliness and doctrinal error. Psalm 1; Amos 3:3
We believe in the Great Commission as given to the local Church to reach the lost until He finally comes. Matthew 28:19-20; Mark 16:15

AVENUES OF ON GOING MINISTRIES (IBBC Ministries - USA)

· International Bible Baptist Mission

· International Bible Baptist Academy

· International Bible Baptist College

· Fil-Am Ministry

· Counseling Ministry

· Prayer Ministry

· Operation Go (Soul-Winning)

· One-On-One Discipleship

· Follow-up & Visitation Ministry

· Sunday School (All Ages)

· Home Bible Studies

· Medical Mission

· Local & World Missions

· Men’s Ministry

· Ladies’ Ministry

· Singles, College, & Career

· Young Ambassadors’ For Christ (Youth)

· Music Ministry

· Reformers Unanimous Int’l. (RUI)

· Tracts Distribution Ministry

· Patch The Pirate

· Nursery

· Ushering Ministry

· Tape Ministry

Unto him be glory in the church by Christ Jesus throughout all ages, world without end. Amen

Ephesians 3:21

The Most Important Thing You Should Know

ibbccanada — Tue, 09 Jan 2007 07:25:57 CST

IF YOU WILL DIE TODAY, WILL YOU GO TO HEAVEN?
Straight from the Bible! The following verses will clearly explain God’s plan of salvation for your life.

FIRST, NOBODY IS GOOD ENOUGH TO GO TO HEAVEN.

ROMANS 3:10-12 “As it is written, There is none righteous, no not one: There is none that understandeth, there is none that seeketh after God. They are all gone out of the way, they are together become unprofitable; there is none that doeth good, no, not one.”

SECOND, EVERYONE HAS SINNED.

ROMANS 3:23 “For all have sinned and come short of the glory of God.”

THIRD, THERE IS A PENALTY FOR SIN.

ROMANS 6:23 “For the wages of sin is death; but the gift of God is eternal life through Jesus Christ our Lord.”

FOURTH, THE WAY OF SALVATION IS THROUGH JESUS CHRIST ONLY

ROMANS 5:8 “For God commendeth his love toward us, in that, while we were yet sinners, Christ died for us.”

FIFTH, THE METHOD OF RECEIVING GOD’S GIFT OF SALVATION

ROMAN 10:9-10 “That if thou shalt confess with thy mouth the Lord Jesus and shalt believe in thine heart that God hath raised HIM from the dead, thou shalt be saved. For with the heart man believeth unto righteousness; and with the mouth confession is made unto salvation.”

ROMANS 10:13 "For whosoever shall call upon the name of the lord shall be saved."

Dear God, I acknowledge that I am a sinner and bound for hell. I now repent for all my sins and I now accept Jesus Christ as my Lord and Personal Savior. I fully accept, believe and trust in Him. Thank you for saving my soul. In Jesus’ Name, Amen.

NOW THAT YOU ARE SAVED...

1. Be baptized because all those who received Him were baptized.

Acts 2:41 “Then that gladly received his word were baptized: and same day they were added unto them about thousands soul.
Christ had commanded that we baptized (Matthew 28:19-20).
It is publicly identifying himself to have been a Christian ( Romans 6:3-5)

It is needed to enter church membership ( Acts 2:41)

2. Be active in prayer and Bible reading ( Col 3:16; 1 Thess. 5:17 )

3. Faithful in church attendance ( Hebrew 10:25)

What We Believe

ibbccanada — Tue, 09 Jan 2007 07:09:00 CST

This page is linked with IBBC MINISTRIES

Constitution

* Article I - Name
* Article II - Nature
* Article III - Purpose
* Article IV - The Landmarks of Faith

By-Laws

* Article I - Membership
* Article II - The Church Officers
* Article III - General Matters
* Article IV - Church Business Meetings
* Article V - Emergency Administration
* Article VI - Amendments
* Article VII - Effectivity
* Article VIII - Dissolution of the Church As a Corporation
* Article IX - The Church Constitution and By - Laws
* Article X - The Holy Scriptures

Written by Dr. J. Hernes Abante on January 23, 1989

First Revision - October 14, 1993 by Pastor Abante

Last Revision - September 12, 1998 by Pastor Abante – accepted unanimously by the Main Congregations on 10/04/98 @ 4:00pm Special Meeting.

This Constitution and By-Laws was confirmed and ratified unanimously by the International Bible Baptist Church in Assembly on October 26. 1993 in the City of Alameda, County Alameda, California, U.S.A.

Constitution

ARTICLE I - NAME

SECTION 1 - The name of this Church is "The International Bible Baptist Church", IBBC for short.

ARTICLE II - NATURE

SECTION I - The International Bible Baptist Church was established as a Bible-Believing, Independent, Fundamental, Missionary-Minded Baptist Church that takes a firm stand on Separation from worldliness and from the Ecumenical and Interdenominational movement which seek to unite all religions into a "one-world Church".

ARTICLE III - PURPOSE

SECTION I - The Purpose of IBBC is to carry out the Great Commission set forth in Matthew 28:19-20:

a. By making disciples through the New Birth;

b. Baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost;

c. Teaching them the whole counsel of God, and to observe all things that are commanded by Christ.

SECTION II - It is the desire of IBBC to promote Christian fellowship based on Scriptural grounds and to faithfully administer the Biblical ordinances of Scriptural Baptism and the Lord's Supper (Closed Communion).

SECTION III - IBBC is also a Mission Base and Clearinghouse to spread the good news of the Gospel worldwide and to facilitate the financial support of missionaries approved by its Mission Board, the "International Bible Baptist Fellowship & Missions" (IBBFM).

ARTICLE IV - THE LANDMARKS OF FAITH

SECTION I - AS A GENERAL RULE, IBBC ACCEPTS THE BIBLE BAPTIST FELLOWSHIP ARTICLES OF FAITH WHICH STATES:

"A Bible Baptist is one who believes in a Supernatural Bible; which tells of a Supernatural Christ; who had a Supernatural Birth; Who speaks Supernatural Words; Who performs Supernatural miracles, Who lived a Supernatural life while on earth, Who died a Supernatural death; Who rose in Supernatural power; Who ascended in a Supernatural splendor; Who now intercedes as a Supernatural Priest and Who will one day return in Supernatural glory to establish a Supernatural Kingdom on earth."

SECTION II - BIBLE BAPTIST DISTINCTIVES: These are the Doctrinal Position and Convictions of the IBBC.

a. THE BIBLE AS THE PLENARY AND VERBALLY INSPIRED WORD OF GOD. It is the only complete and final revelation of God's will to man and the only basis of Faith and Practice. (IITimothy 3:16-17; IIPeter 1:19-21; Psalm 119).
The Holy Bible attests to its Divine Authorship:

1. It is inexhaustible and always fresh. It is like a spring of water that never runs dry,

2. The Bible is unique in its treatment with the history and biographies of men. The writers are incredibly honest.

3. The character of its teaching is divine. It speaks only of God and gives glory to God.

4. It has fulfilled and continues to fulfill all prophecies. (Isaiah 41:21-22; IIPeter 1:19).

5. Its typical significance is the person and works of the Lord Jesus Christ.

6. There is Unity throughout all its pages.

7. Its influence to mankind and to the world as a whole is marvelous.

8. Its miraculous power is true in every generation.

9. It is complete in relation to all known wisdom of man.

10. It is invincible and indestructible.

b. SALVATION IS BY GRACE THROUGH FAITH ALONE. IT CALLS FOR REPENTANCE TOWARDS GOD AND FAITH TOWARDS THE LORD JESUS CHRIST. (Acts 20:21). IBBC firmly denies Baptismal Regeneration (water baptism being required to be saved), Justification by works (good works), Church Membership and other works of men as ways to Salvation. (Ephesians 2:8-10; Romans 5:1; 3:22-26; Galatians 3:1-13).

c. THE VIRGIN BIRTH OF CHRIST. IBBC believes that Jesus Christ was born of a virgin, and supernaturally conceived by the Holy Ghost. IBBC denies the Perpetual Virginity of Mary. (Isaiah 7:14; Matthew 1:23).

d. ATONEMENT THROUGH THE SHED BLOOD OF CHRIST. IBBC firmly stands on the shed blood of Christ as the only power for the cleansing and forgiveness of sins. It remains effective even today. (Isaiah 1:18; IJohn 1:17; Hebrews 9:22; Revelation 1:5; 5:9; Romans 3:25; 5:9).

e. THE GOD OF THE BIBLE. IBBC believes only in One Living and True God who is infinite, intelligent Spirit, the maker and Supreme Ruler of heaven and earth; inexpressibly glorious in holiness and worth of all possible honor, confidence and love. That in the Unity of the Godhead there are three distinct Persons: the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit - equal in every perfection, and executing distinct but harmonious offices in the great work of redemption. The following are His Attributes:

1. He is Eternal. (Psalm 90:2)

2. He is Infinite. (IKings 8:27; Job 11:7-9)

3. He is Sovereign. (Isaiah 45:9-18)

4. He is Omniscient. (Psalm 147:5)

5. He is Omnipotent. (Jeremiah 32:27)

6. He is Omnipresent (Jeremiah 23:24)

7. He is Immutable. (Hebrew 13:8; James 1:17)

8. He is the Righteous Judge. (Genesis 18:25; Romans 14:12)

9. He is Just and Forgiving. (Numbers 14:18; Revelations 20:12; Galatians 6:2)

10. He is absolutely holy. (Habakkuk 1:13; Isaiah 6:5)

11. He is Loving and Merciful. (Ephesians 2:4)

f. THE PERSON AND WORK OF THE HOLY SPIRIT. IBBC believes that the Holy Spirit is a Divine Person, equal with the Father and God the Son, of the same nature; that He was active in creation; that in His relation to the unbelieving world, He restrains the evil one until God's purpose is fulfilled. He convicts men of sin, of judgement and righteousness; that He bears witness to the truth of the Gospel in preaching and testimony; that He is the agent in the New Birth; that He seals, endues, guides, teaches, witnesses, sanctifies and helps the believers. (John 16:7-11; Genesis 1:1-3; Ephesians 1:13-14; Romans 8:26-27; IIThessalonians 2:13).

g. THE DEITY OF THE LORD JESUS CHRIST. IBBC believes that Jesus Christ is God the Son who became man for the purpose of redemption. He emptied Himself and became in the likeness of man. (John 1:1,14; Hebrew 1:8; Isaiah 9:6; John 17:5; Philippians 2:7; Colossians 1:15-19).

h. THE PERSONALITY OF SATAN AND THE REALITY OF SIN. IBBC believes that Satan was once holy and enjoyed heavenly honors. But through pride and personal ambition to be as the Almighty fell and drew after him a host of angels. He is now the malignant prince of the power of the air, and the unholy god of this world. IBBC holds him to be the deceiver, man's great tempter, enemy of God, the accuser of the saints, the author of all the power of darkness, destined, however, to final defeat at the hands of God's own Son and eternal judgment in the lake of fire, prepared for him and the fallen angels. (Isaiah 14:12; Ezekiel 28:14-17; Revelation 12:10; 20:1-3).

i. THE ETERNAL HAPPINESS OF THE RIGHTEOUS IN HEAVEN AND THE ETERNAL PUNISHMENT OF THE UNSAVED IN HELL. IBBC believes that there is a radical and essential difference between the righteous (saved) and the wicked (unsaved); that only those who are justified in the name of the Lord Jesus, and sanctified by the Spirit are truly righteous in His esteem; while all those who remain in unbelief are in His sight, wicked and under the curse, and in this distinction holds among men both in and after death, in the everlasting joy of the saved and the eternal and conscious suffering of the lost.

j. THE LOCAL, INDEPENDENT, FUNDAMENTAL, NEW TESTAMENT BAPTIST CHURCH AS THE KIND OF CHURCH THE LORD JESUS CHRIST ESTABLISHED. (Matthew 16:18; 28:19-20)

1. Founder - the Lord Jesus Christ.

2. Time - during His personal earthly ministry.

3. Place - Jerusalem

4. Kind - Local and Visible.

5. Mission and Commission. (Matthew 28:19-20; Mark 16:15; Acts 1:8)
a). Preach the Gospel to make disciples of men.
b). Baptize them who believe.
c). Teach them the whole counsel of God.
*This commission cannot be reversed.

6. Government - Theocracy (Colossians 1:18; Ephesians 5:23)

7. Officers:

a). Pastor - Elder (presbuteros) and Bishop (episcopos - overseer). Both terms designate the same office of the Pastor (Titus 1:7; Acts 20:17,28) the former referring to the man, the latter to his function in office. The Functions of the Pastors are:

1). To rule (I Timothy 3:4-5; 5:17)
2). To guard the body (Church) from perversion or error. (Titus 1:9)
3). To oversee the Church as an undershepherd to the flock.(Acts 20:28; John 21:16; Hebrews 13:17; I Peter 5:2).

b). Deacons - Servants (Diakonos). They are to serve and minister the needy within the Church. (Acts 6:3; I Timothy 3:8)

8. Ordinances:

a). Scriptural Baptism (Immersion only) has the following features: (Acts 10:48)

1). The person to be baptized must be a proper candidate. i.e. Must be saved. (Acts 2:41; 8:12)

2). Proper Authority must be established through the local Church.

3). Must be in the Proper Mode - Immersion alone (to dip). (Colossians 2:12)

4). It must have the proper symbolism or picture of the Lord Jesus Christ's Gospel reflecting His Death, Burial and Resurrection.

b). Closed or Restricted Communion - The partaker must be saved, scripturally baptized and member of this local Church. He must have a good spiritual standing with God and with men. (I Corinthians 11:12-31)

9. Policy of Separation. (II Corinthians 6:14-18; Psalm 1; Amos 3:3)
a) Moral separation - Separation from worldly practices and sins. (I John 2:15-17)
b) Ecclesiastical Separation - Separation from Doctrinal errors, heresy and apostasy.

10. The New Testament Baptist Church is the only institution recognized and authorized by God to be the Steward of His Word, the only institution commissioned by God to Evangelize the world, and the only agency in which every believer must serve. (Galatians 3:21)

11. The New Testament Baptist Church is the Bride of Christ - The kind of Church closest to the teachings of Christ in Doctrine and Practice.

k. THE SECOND COMING OF THE LORD JESUS CHRIST. IBBC believes and accept the Sacred Scriptures regarding His Second Coming at their face and full value. On the resurrection, IBBC believes that Christ rose bodily on "the third day according to the Scriptures". .." That this same Jesus which is taken up from you into heaven shall so come in like manner as ye have seen Him go into Heaven". (Matthew 24; Luke 21; I Thessalonians 4:13-18)

1. It is Pre-millennial and Pre-tribulational. (Revelation 3:10; I Thessalonians 5:1-11)

2. It is in two stages:

a). The Rapture - The meeting in the air of all the Saints with the Lord Jesus Christ.
b). The Revelation - The revealing of Christ as the King of kings and Lord of lords in His full majesty and Power. He will come with all His Saints at the end of the Tribulation Period to establish His Kingdom on earth.

3. After the Rapture, the Saints will face Jesus, the Righteous Judge, during the Judgment Seat of Christ. (I Corinthians 3:10-15)

4. Those who are left behind will go through a 7-year period of Tribulation or Jacobs Trouble under the wrath of God. The period will also be the reign of the Anti-Christ.

5. After the defeat of Satan and his army, the Kingdom of the throne of David will be restored and will last for one thousand years (Millennial).

6. At the end of His reign, Satan will be released for a season and with his followers will stage a last revolt against God. God will send fire from heaven and will consume all of them. Satan will be once and for all defeated and will be cast into the Lake of fire.

7. The resurrection of all the unbelievers or the dead to face the Great Judge in the White Throne Judgment to their everlasting punishment in the Lake of Fire.

8. The New Heaven and the New Earth with the New Jerusalem.

l. THE SOVEREIGN GRACE OF GOD - By SOVEREIGN we mean that God is free to act and to choose according to His own will: that He has the absolute right and prerogative; that man has no right to question God even if he does not fully comprehend God's Sovereignty but just to trust Him. By GRACE we mean the goodness of God manifested toward the ill deserving, so that He authored the plan of Salvation for sinful man. We often call it the unmerited favor of God.

Therefore, by SOVEREIGN GRACE we mean that act of God without the influence or the merit of man and his cooperation but according to the good pleasure of His will. In simple words, it is safe to say, He favors and chooses whom He wills. This is not a Calvinistic Doctrine but a Bible Doctrine. We are not Calvinistic. To attribute this to one man is to rob God of His power, glory, and honor. We adhere to the six Biblical points of Sovereign Grace:

1. Total Depravity of Man - Total Depravity is not intended to signify that unregenerate man is wholly evil in everything he does, but rather that nothing he does is ever wholly good…Not all motives are equally sinful, but no motive is wholly pure. This fundamental impurity of motive is the reason for saying that man is totally depraved. The unregenerate man is therefore not merely sick but dead. It must be emphasized that the Salvation of man is altogether the work of God without the help and cooperation of man. There is nothing in man that will merit God's salvation so that there is nothing in man that is able to save himself. (John 1:13; John 6:45,65)

2. Unconditional Election - Simply means that the election of an individual to salvation is never conditioned upon the merit of the individual. God was under no necessity or obligation to elect (save) anyone. (John 15:16)

a). It is a Sovereign act of Grace. (Romans 11:5)
b). It took place in eternity. (Ephesians 1:4)
c). It is based on the merit of Christ.
d). It is based upon the foreknowledge (properly translated; as of whom He was aware and loved beforehand) of God. (Romans 8:29; I Peter 1:2)

3. Limited Atonement - Signifies that the death of the Lord Jesus Christ though sufficient for all the people in the world, is efficacious only for those who believe. The Bible does not emphasize the sufficiency of the blood of Christ to cleanse all men of sin but the efficacy of Christ's blood in the life of the believers. (Hebrew 9:14,28; I John 1:7) However, let this be settled once and for all that the unregenerate dies in his own sin. He goes to hell because of his rejection of the gospel.

4. Effectual Calling - It means that the personal call of God to those who believe is effective and would never miss the mark. Nobody gets saved by accident. God saves in His time and in His will. Whenever He calls, His sheep will respond. (John 10:26-29)

5. Perseverance of the Saints - This is in relation to the eternal security of the believers. The security of the believers is bound in with the Sovereignty of God, the unchangeable character of His purpose and the constancy of His good pleasure. It is the faithfulness of the Lord Jesus Christ and not the faithfulness of the believer that guarantees his security. (Lamentation 3:22-23; II Timothy 2:10-13)

6. Soul-Winning - This is God's sovereign command to His Church. We go not to get all people saved but to preach His word. God does the saving, we do the preaching. (Romans 10:13-15) God knows His lost sheep and will find them through the preaching of His word. When we go soul winning, it is the Holy Spirit who wins the person to Christ because He is the one who convicts, convinces and converts. We believe wholly in the Scriptural mandate to go and not be ashamed of the Gospel of Christ and leave to the Holy Spirit the work of regeneration. (John 3:14-15; John 6:44)

m. THE GRACE OF GIVING - Scriptural giving is one of the fundamentals of the faith. It is commanded by God for the purpose of supporting His works and the furtherance of the Gospel. It is also the basis of blessings from God. The Four Areas of Cheerful Giving: (II Chronicles 31:5)

1. Tithes - 10% of gross income, a legal requirement in the Old Testament and the minimum standard of giving in the New Testament. The New Testament also teaches the grace of giving. (II Corinthians 8)

2. Increase - Anything that is ABOVE our tithes is an increase in our giving. This can also be our increase in pay during a job promotion.

3. Firstfruits - a thanksgiving offering (Deut 26). Not a sacrificial offering but the best and sweetest of all regular offerings given annually. (Nehemiah 10:35) to be used by the high priest (Deut.18:1-25) that ministers in the house of the Lord. It is not to be delayed (Exodus 28:29) and should be laid at the apostles' feet (Acts 4:35-37). It is a gift as God prospers him (I Corinthians 16:2) equivalent to at least one month of our income.

4. Sacrificial Offerings - Special giving to signify worship to God. It is giving what is best and precious at a given time. (Nehemiah 12:43a)

5. Freewill offerings. We believe that the local Church is the storehouse and the disbursing agent of all offerings, the Pastor being the chief steward. (Acts 4:34-37; Malachi 3:10; I Corinthians 16:2; II Corinthians 1:8; Proverbs 3:9-10; Nehemiah 10:35; Ezra 3:5)

n. OF CREATION - IBBC believes in the Genesis account of Creation and that it is to be accepted literally, not allegorically nor figuratively; that the whole universe was created with an appearance of age during a 6-day period and the 7th day He rested. During creation, men was created directly in God’s image and after His own likeness. We do not adhere to the theory of evolution that teaches that man is the result of evolution or evolutionary process of species or development through interminable periods of time from lower to higher forms; that all animals and vegetable life was made directly and God's established laws were that they should bring forth only "after their own kind". (Genesis 1:1; Exodus 20:11; Acts 4:24; Colossians 1:16-17; Hebrew 11:3)

o. OF CIVIL GOVERNMENT - IBBC believes that the Civil of divine appointment for the interest and good order of human society; that magistrates are to be prayed for, consciously honored and obeyed; except only in things opposed to the will of our Lord Jesus Christ; who is the only Lord of the conscience and the coming King. This Church agrees with the Separation of Church and State. There is a need however, to preach against Immorality in the high places. (Romans 13:7; II Samuel 23:3; Exodus 18: 21-22; Acts 23:5; Matthew 22:21; Titus 3:1; I Peter 2:13-14,17)

p. OF THE FALL OF MAN - IBBC believes that man was created in innocence under the law of His maker, but by voluntary transgression fell from his sinless and happy state. In consequence of which all mankind are now sinners, not by constraint but of choice; and therefore under just condemnation without defense or excuse. (Genesis 3:1-24; Romans 5:12, 19; Romans 3:10-19)

q. OF THE ATONEMENT FOR SIN - IBBC believes that the Salvation of sinners is wholly of grace through the mediatorial office of the Son of God, Who by appoint of the Father, freely took upon Him our nature, yet without sin; honored the divine law by His personal obedience and by His death made a full and vicarious atonement for our sins; that His atonement consisted not in setting us an example by His death as a martyr, but was the voluntary substitution of Himself in the sinner's place, the just dying for the unjust, bearing our sins in his own body on the tree; that, having risen from the dead, He is now enthroned in heaven and uniting in His wonderful Person the most tender sympathies with divine perfection. He is in every way qualified to be a suitable, compassionate, and an all-sufficient Savior. (Ephesians 2:8; Acts 15:11; Romans 3:24; John 3:16; Matthew 18:11)

r. OF THE GRACE IN THE NEW CREATION - IBBC believes that in order to be saved, sinners must be born again; that the new birth is a new creation in Christ Jesus; that it is instantaneous and not a process; that in the new birth the one dead in trespasses and in sin is made a partaker of the divine nature and receives eternal life, the free gift of God; the new creation is brought about in a manner above our comprehension, not by culture, not by character, nor by the will of man, but wholly and solely by the power of the Holy Spirit in connection with divine truth so as to secure our voluntary obedience to the Gospel; that its proper evidence appears in the holy fruits of repentance and faith and newness of life. (John 3:3; II Corinthians 5:17; I John 5:1; John 3:7)

s. OF THE FREENESS OF SALVATION - IBBC believes in God's electing Grace; that the blessings of Salvation are made free to all by the Gospel; that it is the immediate duty of all to accept them by a cordial, penitent, and obedient faith. Nothing prevents the salvation of the greatest sinner on earth but his own inherent depravity and voluntary rejection of the Gospel; which rejection involves him in aggravated condemnation. (I Thessalonians 1:4; Colossians 3;12; I Peter 1:2; Titus 1:1; Romans 8:29-30)

t. OF JUSTIFICATION - IBBC believes that the great gospel blessing which Christ secures to those who believe in Him is justification. It includes the pardon of sin, acquittal from guilt and condemnation, declaration of the believer's holiness, and the gift of eternal life on principle of righteousness; that it is bestowed not in consideration of any work of righteousness which we have done; but solely through faith in the redeemer's blood, his righteousness is imputed to us. (Acts 13:39; Isaiah 53:11; Zechariah 13:1; Romans 8:1; Romans 5:1)

u. CHRISTIAN HUMANISM AND CHARISMATIC MOVEMENT - IBBC does not believe or subscribe to the teachings of the Charismatic movement and the Social Gospel of Christian Humanism for the following fundamental reasons:

1. The Bible is the final and complete revelation of God to man. We dismiss the idea of extra-biblical revelation through speaking in tongues, divine vision, dreams etc.

2. Physical healing is not a part of the atonement.

3. There was a time and place for speaking in tongues. It is not a fruit of the Spirit revealed in Galatians 5:22-23.

4. Faith movement is unscriptural and ungodly. It preaches not the true Gospel of the Lord Jesus Christ. We oppose the gospel of healing, prosperity and positive thinking.

BY-LAWS

ARTICLE I - MEMBERSHIP

SECTION 1 - Membership Roll - The membership of the IBBC shall consist of all persons whose names appear on the Church Membership roll.

SECTION 11 - Admission to Membership - Application to membership shall be voted on at any regular preaching service of the church on any Sunday, any regular mid-week prayer service, any publicly and previously announced preaching services, or at any like meetings held by any Mission or Outreach of the church. Membership shall become effective:

a. After a public profession of faith in Christ as personal Savior and upon baptism by immersion in water recognized and authorized by IBBC.

b. Upon receipt of a church letter of dismissal and recommendation from another Baptist church of like faith and practice.

c. By statement, acceptable to IBBC, of previous membership. Candidates for membership whether by letter, statement, baptism, or for restoration, must set up a conference with the Pastor or his designate representative and be recommended for Church approval in accordance with the Constitution and By-Laws of IBBC.

SECTION 111 - Termination of Membership - Membership may be terminated only in the following manner:

a. Upon the death of the member; or

b. Upon the request of termination by a member. Transferring members in good standing shall be granted a letter of recommendation to the church of like faith and practice. At the granting of the letter, their membership with this church shall cease; or

c. After six (6) consecutive months of non-attendance or interest, they will be considered dropped from the membership roll; or

d. Upon a member's joining a church of another faith or practice of which IBBC is not to grant a letter of recommendation.

e. Upon withdrawal of fellowship by the church on a member as provided for by the Holy Scriptures and more particularly in Matthew 18:15-17 and in I Corinthians 5. This is for the member's violation of the Principles of Christian faith and practice that can discredit the church. The Pastor or his representative will meet the member in violation to rebuke and encourage to confess and repent. After which, with genuine love and grace, attempts to restore the member for fellowship.

SECTION IV - Voting Members - On any matter coming before the church for its determination, each member present shall be entitled to one vote, which shall be exercised in person and not by proxy; and all such matters shall be determined at a regular or special meeting of the church held in accordance with the By-Laws, by the vote of the majority of the members present. A member who shows non-interest or indifference for three consecutive months shall lose his or her voting rights.

ARTICLE II - THE CHURCH OFFICERS

SECTION 1 - Senior Pastor

a. His qualifications are set forth in Titus 1:7-9 and I Timothy 3:1-7. They are:

1) Blameless
2) Husband of one wife
3) Vigilant
4) Sober
5) Of good behavior
6) Given to hospitality
7) Apt to teach
8) Not given to wine
9) No striker
10) Not greedy of filthy lucre
11) Patient
12) Not a brawler
13) Not covetous
14) One that ruleth well his own house
15) Not a novice
16) Must have a good report of them, which are without.
17) Not self-willed
18) Lover of hospitality
19) Lover of good men
20) Just
21) Holy
22) Holding fast the faithful Word as he hath been taught.

b. His functions - shall be the spiritual leader and administrator of the Church whose biblical responsibilities are:

1). To rule. (I Timothy 3:4-5; 5:17)
2). To guard the body from perversion or error through preaching and teaching. (Titus 1:9)
3). To oversee the Church as an under-shepherd to the flock. (Acts 20:28; John 21:16; Hebrews 13:17; I Peter 5:2)
4). To administer or if he is not available, cause to administer the ordinances of Baptism and the Lord's Supper.
5). To be an example to the whole flock in Christian living and conduct.
6). To serve as Co-chairman of all Committees.

c. His Calling - The Pastor must be a God-called man whose desire is to live and shepherd based on the Words of God. He continues as a Pastor until his service is terminated by death, resignation, incapacity, or being found guilty of questionable behavior such as immorality, heresy or guilty of departing from the Landmarks of the faith as stated in Article of IV of the Constitution and By-Laws. If he is found guilty, he may be subjected to the disciplinary process found in Matthew 18:15-18 and be reconciled only in matter of membership and its privileges but not in Pastoral Office. After prayerful consideration, however, he may be reinstated as a Pastor by the approval of the Majority of the Members present.

d. Pastoral Replacement - When the church is without a Senior Pastor due to death, incapacity, resignation, or prolonged illness; the Pulpit committee shall within six months, seek a replacement. The Pulpit Committee shall be composed of all the Church Officers combined (Assistant Pastor, Pastoral Assistants, Deacons and Trustees). Its function is to supply the pulpit and to choose the candidate prayerfully then present to the whole Church for confirmation.
The chosen Pastor must be fundamental, independent Baptist in Doctrine, and agree without reservation, to the established Constitution and By-Laws and in particular to the Landmarks of Faith. He must also meet the qualifications of the Bishop in I Timothy 3:, Titus 1:6-9 and I Peter 5:1-4. The Pastoral candidate shall be elected by the vote of 80% of the entire voting membership.

e. Pastoral Staff - The Pastor, as the need arise, may appoint pastoral staff such as Personal Secretary etc. to occupy specific positions/responsibilities in the local church. They shall be presented to the church for confirmation. Each appointed staff member shall be under the direct supervision of the Senior and/or the Associate Pastor. The appointed staff will at all times be responsible only to the Senior Pastor. Any compensation, unless otherwise provided for, shall be determined by a Special Committee of the church.

f. Financial Support - IBBC shall provide adequate personal, material and financial support to the Senior Pastor. Prayerful support and Involvement of members in Christian service are not only an encouragement to him but a must to allow the Pastor maximum time for Preaching, Teaching, Study, and Counseling. Financial support shall be determined by a Special Committee (Financial Committee) and to be reviewed annually. Outside compensation earned by the Senior Pastor, if any, should not affect or influence the determination of his financial support. Financial support is the Church expression of love and commitment to the work of the Lord.

SECTION II - Associate/Assistant Pastor - The office of the Associate or Assistant Pastor shall assist the Senior Pastor and perform such other duties as the Senior Pastor may assign him. He is appointed to the office by the Senior Pastor and confirmed and approved by the voting members present. He assumes the responsibilities of the Senior Pastor during his absence, subject to Article II, Section 1- C of the By-Laws. His qualifications, term of office, calling, and support are the same with the Senior Pastor. See Section 1 of the By-Laws. When the Senior Pastor leaves office, the Associate or Assistant Pastor shall immediately occupy Pastoral responsibilities temporarily until he is voted in and confirmed as the new Senior Pastor or until another Pastoral candidate has been selected.

SECTION III - Pastoral Assistants (House of Barnabas) - The Pastor and the Associate Pastor shall appoint Pastoral Assistants to help in the Spiritual/Ministerial functions of the church. Pastoral Assistants or the House of Barnabas are God-called men to assist in the local church as Preachers, Teachers and Outreach Preacher-in-charge. Their qualifications, term of office, calling, and support are subject to Article II, Section 1 of the By-Laws. They shall commence their duties after the confirmation or approval by the majority of the voting members present.

SECTION IV - Fellowship of Deacons (The House of Stephen) - The Senior Pastor and the Associate/Assistant Pastor shall appoint deacons to handle other Spiritual Functions such as visitation, follow-up, discipleship and to lead the other field of Services in the local church such as Ushers, Worship Team, Welcoming Team etc. Deacons receive no compensation for their services.

a. Qualifications: (Acts 6:3; I Timothy 3:8-13)
1. A member in good Stranding.
2. Must be ordained by the Special Ordination Council of the Local Church. Ordination council is comprised of all the Pastors, Pastoral Assistants and Deacons combined.
3. Be grave
4. Not double-tongued
5. Not given to wine
6. Not greedy of filthy lucre
7. Holding the mystery of the faith in good conscience
8. Must show spiritual maturity at all times
9. Blameless
10. Wives must also be grave, not slanderers, sober and faithful in all things.
11. Husband of one wife and ruling their children and houses well.
12. Honest report, full of the Holy Ghost and Wisdom.

b. Terms of Office - The office of a deacon shall last for two (2) years or shall cease upon death, resignation, termination of church membership, removal through disciplinary process.

SECTION V - Trustees - The business and secular affairs of the church shall be administered By the Trustees.

a. Appointments - All members of the Trustees shall be appointed by the Pastor and approved/confirmed by the voting members present.

b. Functions:
1. In-charge of the physical facility of the church in regards to its maintenance by supervising the workdays every 3rd Saturday of the month.

2. Review the financial support of all the Paid staff including the Pastors in accordance with Article II, Section of the By- Laws.

3. Present an annual Budget at the beginning of the calendar year to the church for approval after consultation with the Senior Pastor.

4. Present an annual financial report of all church Income and Expenses before the end of the Calendar year. Expenses or commitments in excess or outside of the approved budget shall require prior approval of the Senior Pastor and the church.

5. Submit Monthly, Quarterly and Annual financial report.

6. Pay bills and make purchases.

7. Handle payroll

8. Account for all funds, assets and properties of the church.

9. Attend to the upkeep and maintenance of all church properties and assets.

10. Perform other related functions and such other duties as the Pastors may designate and assign. The trustees shall, as sound management practice, organize into two services Committees:

1). Financial Services Committee - to handle the collection and Disbursement of funds, budgeting, Accounting control and Auditing.

2). Administrative Services Committee - To handle corporate record and personnel, Corporate legal matters, Property and Procurement, Maintenance and General Services. For purposes of coordination and supervision, the Trustees must elect a Chairman, Vice-chairman and a Secretary for a term of one year. The Chairman shall supervise the Trustee meetings, coordinate the administrative affairs of the Church and shall report to the Pastor.

SECTION VI - Corporate Officers – In compliance with the State Law for non-profit religious organizations, the Church shall have the following Corporate Officers:

a. President - The Senior Pastor serves as the President and Chief Executive Officer of the Corporation. He is also the Co-Chairman of the Fellowship of Deacons, Trustees and other committees as the Church may create.

b. Vice President – The Vice President is appointed by the Senior Pastor from among the staff, deacons and trustees and confirmed/approved by the Church.

c. Church Clerk/Secretary – The function of the Corporate Secretary is to perform the function designated by the Pastor. Must be a member in good standing. Must be present in all meetings to take and keep the minutes. Term of office is one year.

d. Finance Officer – Must be a member of the Board of Trustees and a member of good standing. He supervises all the financial affairs of the Church and works in coordination with:

1. Treasurer – Appointed by the Senior Pastor and confirmed by the voting members present. Must be a member of good standing. The term is one year and can be extended upon the discretion of the Pastor and the Church. He assists the Finance Officer to count, disburse, pay, balance and to make financial reports.

2. Finance Secretary – Records and keep all the finances up to date with the help of the Financial Officer and the Secretary. Has one year term but can be extended upon the discretion of the Pastor and the Church.

e. Church Historian – His main responsibility is to chronologically record the“Acts” or the History of the Church. He handles the recording of all the statistics regarding the number of Salvation, Baptism, Transfer, Baby Dedication, Weddings, Funeral and other events handled by the local Church.

SECTION VII - Executive Committee – For effectiveness and efficiency, an Executive Committee composed of the Senior Pastor, Assistant Pastor, Pastoral Assistants, and two (2) representatives from the Fellowship of Deacons and Board of Trustees is created. The Committee shall meet regularly every month under the Chairmanship of the Senior Pastor. Its function is to monitor and review the ministries and activities of the church.

SECTION VIII -Removal of Trustees and other Corporate Officers – Any trustee or officer may be removed from office and relieved of church functions and duties whenever the best interest of the church will be served. Furthermore, any office shall become vacant when the holder thereof dies, resigns, or ceases to be a member of the church.

SECTION IX - Compensation – Trustees and other Officers shall receive no salary or compensation for their services.

SECTION X - Standard for all Officers and Workers – No officer or church worker will, at any time, use intoxicants, unless prescribed for medical reason. He should not use tobacco in any form, smoke cigarettes, indulge in malicious gossiping, attend places of questionable merit, or do anything that would bring reproach upon our Lord Jesus Christ and this church. Must attend all regular meetings of the church unless providentially hindered. Must support the church with his tithes and offerings regularly.

SECTION XI - Meetings:

a. The annual meeting of the church shall be held before the end of December. The fiscal year shall be between January 1 and December 31. The implementing guidelines of the current budget remains in effect until a new budget is passed and approved.

b. At the annual meeting, summary reports shall be presented to the church by the Pastor and the Financial Secretary or his representative.

c. Regular quarterly meetings shall be held on the first Sunday night of each quarter, at which time routine reports and new businesses shall be considered.

d. Regular Services shall include Sunday School Classes, Morning and Evening Services, Mid-week Prayer Meetings and Bible Study Outreaches.

SECTION XII - Other Committees – Ad Hoc Committees may be formed as maybe necessary. It shall be dissolved, however, as soon as the purpose for its creation has been accomplished.

SECTION XIII-Other Organizations:

a. Organizations such as Youth or Singles Groups, Missionary Groups, Prayer Warriors, Gospel Teams etc. may be formed as necessary and will be subject to the approval and direction of the Senior Pastor.

b. No organization shall be allowed to function independent from the church. All auxiliary organizations shall fall under the church’s authority and with the Senior Pastor’s consent and direction.

ARTICLE III -GENERAL MATTERS:

SECTION 1 - Conduct of Members

a. Regular attendance of Services and meetings of the church, daily
Systematic Bible reading, quite time devotion, and family prayers shall be strongly urged upon all members.

b. Home - God has required that godliness in the home has a high priority. The home holds central attention and is the object of frequent exhortations in the Bible. Men are expected to rule their homes with gentleness and love but with firmness. Women are to subject themselves to their husbands in everything. Parents must train up their children in the nurture and admonition of the Lord, by holy example, teaching godly values and firm discipline (including corporal punishment). Children must obey their parents in the Lord.

These fundamental responsibilities, prayerfully executed, will honor the name of Christ in church and community, and strengthen the cause of Christ in generations to come.

c. Witness - It is the calling and duty of every Christian to be a bold witness for our Lord Jesus Christ. To witness by life and word, in season and out, is the God-honoring duty of every believer.

d. Giving - As good stewards, all Christians ought to support the work of the Lord by tithes and offerings. As proportionate giving is a distinct and positive command in the Scriptures, we pledge ourselves to systematic contribution for the support of this church with a portion of our income. Such giving, however, must not be done grudgingly, or of necessity, for God "loveth a cheerful giver".

e. Christian Liberty - The Lord requires every believer loyal obedience to His precepts established in His word. However, where God has not prohibited certain practices in His word, either explicitly or by necessary implication, the Christian has liberty to participate in good conscience and faith. The following principles can serve as the guide in exercising Christian liberty.

1. Fear of God - As the servant of Christ, all actions must be moved by the LOVE for God and everything must be done in fear and trembling all for His glory. "Liberty" is often used as a cloak for malicious self-indulgence, which is sin.

2. Love of the Brethren - Though no man may dictate to the Christian's conscience, the welfare of fellow saints must always deeply affect his decisions. In the spirit of serving the brethren, he must do that which he judges will edify them and prevent them from stumbling.

3. Compassion for Sinners - Use of liberty must always be regulated by its effect upon the sinners, and that behavior chosen which is likely to win them.

f. Submission to Authority - It is expected that all who come into the membership of this church will recognize before hand the necessity of submitting themselves to those who are in place of Scriptural authority. (Hebrews 13:17) Members should undertake all their Christian service in fellowship with the church and under the guidance of the Pastor.

SECTION II - Church Discipline - The purpose of church discipline is to uphold the glory and rule of the Lord Jesus Christ as the head of our church, to maintain her purity and testimony, to sanctify each member, reclaim and restore those who err.

a. The procedure followed is found in Matthew 18:15-17. Sanctions and actions should be carried out in the spirit of Christian love and humility. Matters of personal offense should be settled by members according to the procedure laid down in the passage.

b. Any member who willfully neglects the responsibilities of church membership, falls into doctrinal error or into open sin - such situations will be subject to the discipline by the church as exercised by the Pastor and a special committee. Disciplinary actions may take the following method depending on the gravity and public knowledge.

1. Private admonition and rebuke with the Pastor and a witness or two. (If the offense is with private parties and no general effect on the church)

2. Public admonition and rebuke if the offense affects the church in general and if the offense becomes public knowledge. Public apology and confession from the offender will therefore be required.

3. If there is no evidence of repentance, the Pastor together with the special committee, will recommend disfellowship. This will only apply to serious offenses that may endanger the unity of the church in doctrine and fellowship. The church should pray for the repentance and reconciliation of those being disciplined.

c. Great discretion is required - The Pastor and the special committee are not required to make public the details of the offense. However, if the inevitable occurs, at a special meeting of the church, a spokesperson of the committee will inform the church about the action taken. And if necessary, advice those who are concerned to approach the committee or the Pastor for additional information.

d. Serious offenses shall not be ignored and must be dealt with accordingly.

SECTION III - Appeals - Any member of the Church aggrieved by any decision of the Pastor, Ministerial and Administrative staff, Committees, or anybody representing the church may request reconsideration. The request shall be presented in writing to the Pastor within 10 days and may only be considered if new evidence has been found, discovered or has become available. However, if no consideration is warranted, the aggrieved party may file an appeal before the church through the Pastor within 10 days upon receipt of notice. The church decision however, shall be final and executory.

ARTICLE IV - CHURCH BUSINESS MEETINGS

SECTION I - The Lord's presence must be recognized; therefore, all meetings should be carried out in a spirit of worship and unity. The Pastor should summon the church for all matters of importance, such as the appointment of officers, receiving members, matter of discipline, settling of doctrine, consideration of sending missionaries and major practical matters.

SECTION II - Every church meeting shall begin and end in prayer. Members shall stand when speaking on matters being discussed. All business meetings shall follow a pre-set agenda. Discussion on other matters not in the agenda must be cleared first with the Pastor in advance. Members in good standing and at least 18 years old are eligible to vote. The matters discussed in the meetings are confidential. Members are therefore allowed to speak of these matters only to fellow members.

SECTION III - The Pastor shall call all meetings of the church. Prior consent and approval must be obtained from the Pastor if a church meeting will be conducted without the Pastor's presence. A designated secretary must keep minutes and records all meetings.

ARTICLE V - EMERGENCY ADMINISTRATION

In the event the Pastor is unable to perform the duties of his office, the pulpit committee will be called upon to select an Interim Pastor until the Pastor is back or another one is considered.

The Assistant Pastor may assume temporary pastoral responsibility until the church calls a regular Pastor, subject to Article II, Section 1-C of the By-Laws.

ARTICLE VI - AMENDMENTS

The By-Laws, NOT the Constitution, may be amended at any regular or special meetings of the church, provided written notice of the proposed changes shall be given two weeks preceding such action. A majority vote of the voting members present shall be required to amend the By-Laws. No amendment however, shall be allowed as to the general nature or purpose of the church, nor shall it change the stated attitude toward the Holy Scriptures and the Landmarks of Faith.

ARTICLE VII -EFFECTIVITY

These Constitution and By-Laws shall take effect on the first calendar day of the month immediately following its adoption by the church, and shall supercede the old.

ARTICLE VIII-DISSOLUTION OF THE CHURCH AS A CORPORATION

In the event of the dissolution of International Bible Baptist Church and its auxiliary Ministries as a non-profit religious corporation, the assets of the said corporation shall be given and paid over to another non-profit religious corporation (or corporations) of the same fundamental persuasion. (Refer to the Landmarks of Faith). The dissolution of the corporation shall be decided and determined by the majority vote of the active members present during a special meeting for this purpose.

ARTICLE IX - The CHURCH CONSTITUTION and BY-LAWS are set forth to satisfy the requirements of the State Law and is considered binding and therefore, legal. This church, however, considers the Holy Scriptures (66 books in all) as the true authority of FAITH and PRACTICE. Its message, since it is the WORD of GOD is far above in superiority than this man-made Constitution and By-Laws.

ARTICLE X - The Holy Scriptures, in the King James Bible of 1611, which was based on the "Textus Receptus" is the preserved Word of God and therefore the Final Authority of IBBC.

INTERNATIONAL BIBLE BAPTIST CHURCH CANADA - MISSISSAUGA, ONTARIO

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Ministries

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Ministries of IBBC Canada link to IBBC San Leando, California

Proper organization is needed for any institution to be successful. One of the most visible of a good organization is when its members are fully aware of their functions and what are expected of them without conflicting in their areas of responsibilities.

Our church, the International Bible Baptist Church, is a paragon of an excellent organization. The Lord has granted our Senior Pastor the ability to organize our members in such a way that they will work for the common purpose of serving the Lord in their own sphere of calling, influence and capacity. The ultimate purpose of our church is to bring honor and glory to its Head, Jesus Christ.

1. Men's Ministry

2. Ladies' Ministry

3. Youth Ministry

4. Soul-Winning Ministry

5. Sunday School (All Ages)

6. One-On-One Discipleship

7. Home Bible Studies

8. Visitation and Follow-Up Ministry

9. Counseling Ministry