The Bible teaches that all of us have sinned and fallen short of God’s standards (Romans 3:23). Sin separates us from God, but Jesus came to bridge that gap. By trusting in Him, you receive forgiveness and eternal life (John 14:6). Without Him, we cannot stand before God on our own merits.

Being good is admirable, but it doesn’t erase sin. Salvation isn’t earned by works; it’s a free gift from God through faith in Jesus (Ephesians 2:8-9). Only Jesus can forgive sin and restore our relationship with God.

Yes! God’s grace is greater than any sin. The Bible says, “If we confess our sins, He is faithful and just to forgive us” (1 John 1:9). No matter your past, Jesus offers a fresh start and eternal hope.

Yes! Baptism is an outward sign of your faith and new life in Christ (Matthew 28:19-20). It symbolizes your commitment to follow Him and is an important step in your spiritual journey.

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Your next steps are really important and will make a difference in your journey with Jesus. Here are some of the best things you can do to get started on the right track.

1) Begin attending church with other Christians. Sugar Creek is a great place to begin. Click here to learn more about our Sunday services and plan your visit.

2) Get connected in a Bible Study or small group. Think about this: Can you more easily name 5 speeches that have made a major positive impact on your life or 5 people that had an impact on your life? You can probably name 5 people a lit faster. The reason is we are made to grow in community and friendship with others. Click here to learn about this at Sugar Creek.

Whether you are taking your first step or next step with Jesus, we're here for you. Each Sugar Creek Campus features a Next Step Center staffed with pastors and volunteers who can help. Stop by during your next visit and start a conversation with us.