Fresh Start
Discover Your New Life in Christ Today
Online Discipleship Class
We would love to help you start a relationship with God. Join us every Friday at 8:30 PM for our Online Discipleship Class, where one of our Albany (FCOLR) pastors will guide you in beginning your journey. Jump into the class and explore what it means to follow Jesus!
YOU'RE BORN AGAIN!
Congratulations on choosing to accept Jesus’ love into your heart! Listen as Rev. Pastor Wilson Douce shares his transformative journey with the Father. Awaken to the impact of turning to Christ through conversations from those ready to come alongside you with practical wisdom, personal experience, and support. Surround yourself with knowledgeable friends and find resources for an accelerated walk with God in these videos.
God Has Been Pursuing You Long Before You Ever Thought of Him
Join Rev. Pastor Wilson Douce, Pastor at Albany (FCOLR) Church, as he unpacks the transformative power of dedicating your life to Jesus. Anchor this moment with the foundational truth that God has actively sought you throughout your life. Be encouraged as you foster a daily relationship with God through His Word. Hear personal experiences that highlight Jesus' love and acceptance, and learn how to reject feelings of inadequacy, responding instead to the Father’s grace.
Key Scriptures
Ephesians 1, John 14
Faith's Response
Read the Bible starting with the New Testament, spend time in quiet reflection with Jesus every day, and proclaim Jesus as your Lord and Savior. He has promised to always be with you.
We Are New Creations in Christ—Dead to the Old Life and Alive to Please God
Discuss your new identity in Christ with Rev. Pastor Wilson Douce as he shares his personal transformation upon encountering God at 18. Emphasizing the centrality of the Cross, he explains that Jesus' sacrifice goes beyond forgiveness, bringing a wholly new identity for those born again. Learn about the beauty of repentance and baptism in response to God's work in your life, and grasp the significance of leaving behind the old life to embrace your new identity in Christ.
Key Scriptures
Isaiah 53, Romans 6:23, John 1:12, Romans 6, Acts 2:38, Book of Ephesians
Faith's Response
Get baptized as soon as you can! Baptism is a physical act that reflects the inner reality of leaving behind the old life and rising anew.
God's Presence Dwells with Believers Who Are Following Jesus—The Local Church!
Bro. Marc Archil emphasizes the importance of being part of a church family, highlighting how God's love pursues each of us. Coming home to the Lord means we become part of His family. Join the discussion as Bro. Marc clarifies the role of the Church in equipping believers for the mission of redemption and transformation. Find a church that values God's presence, prioritizes the Bible, and fosters a healthy family atmosphere. Become an active and contributing member of your local church community, nurturing your spiritual growth and role in the Kingdom of Heaven.
Key Scriptures
2 Corinthians, Galatians 5, 1 Corinthians 12
Faith's Response
Get connected with a local church right away! Find one that loves God’s presence, follows the Bible, and creates healthy relationships. We were created to thrive in healthy relationships. No one was designed to live for God on their own!
A Heart Touched by the Love of God Will Immediately Begin Overflowing!
Be encouraged to live from the overflow of your life with God as Rev. Pastor Wilson Douce stresses the importance of sharing your faith and experiences with others. Pastor Douce demonstrates how expressing God's love can impact those around us, urging us to be bold in sharing our stories and encounters with Jesus. You are now carrying God’s presence, and through you, others can have an encounter with God!
Key Scriptures
Book of Philemon, John 7, John 4
Faith's Response
NOU BENI Tell someone how God found you and brought you into His family.
Jesus Wants to Give You a Gift Called the Holy Spirit
Join Rev. Pastor Wilson Douce as he shares his personal transformation through encountering the Holy Spirit. Discover how the Holy Spirit is not just a supplement but the Spirit of Jesus Himself. Learn about the Holy Spirit’s role as the seal of God, the deposit of inheritance, and the source of empowerment for believers. Feel encouraged as you receive the Holy Spirit through repentance, inviting Jesus into your life, and embracing the Spirit's guidance and comfort. End this special series with a prayer, welcoming the Holy Spirit into your daily life for a deeper connection with God.
Key Scriptures
Zechariah 4:6, John 14:15-16, 1 Corinthians 6:19, Acts 2:38, Luke 24, Luke 11, Ephesians 1
Faith's Response
Thank God for forgiving all your sins, ask Him for the gift of the Holy Spirit, receive Him, and praise the Lord for giving you His presence.