SUNDAY
Sunday School @ 9:30 AM
Children's Church @ 10:30 AM
Morning Worship @ 10:30 AM
Evening Worship @ 6:00 PM


WEDNESDAY
Patch Club
Sept. - May @ 7:00 PM
Service & Prayer Meeting @ 7:00 PM



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Hartford Independent Baptist Church | Spencerville, OH

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Who We Are

But God commendeth his love toward us, in that,

while we were yet sinners, Christ died for us.

Romans 5:8


What We Believe

In the inspiration of the Holy Scriptures

In the trinity - Father, Son, Holy Spirit

In the deity of our Lord Jesus Christ and his virgin birth

In the forgiveness of sin by the blood of Jesus Christ

In salvation by grace through faith

In the guidance and empowerment of the Holy Spirit

In the observance of Baptism and Communion

To declare the whole Word of God for the edification of believers

To put forth every effort to proclaim God's saving grace to the lost

in our community and worldwide

To promote fellowship among God's people

In the return of Jesus Christ


The Gospel

 

Just a Moment, PLEASE!

There comes a time in every persons life when they consider three important questions:

Question #1 "Who am I?"

Question #2 "Why am I here?"

Question #2 "Where am I going when I die?"

 

You may have never admitted it verbally or publicly to anyone but you have thought about these questions. If not, you will! Why? Because human history and archaeology teach us that every civilization has not only asked these questions but also has spent much time trying to answer them.

 

Look Around You

We are all getting older. We witness the young getting older every day and the elderly dying. You may not like to think about it, but you can't deny it. No one does, but it doesn't prevent these things from happening.

 

Look in the Mirror

Can you look in the mirror and say with any degree of certainty, "I know where I am going when I die."

 

Consider Love

We have all lost people we love. Regardless of the circumstances, one thing is sure, nothing we can do can bring them back. No matter how much we love them, they are gone. This tract is not about our love for those we've lost, but about God's love for you, who is lost.

 

Don't Believe Everything You Hear

Has it ever occurred to you that there is only one Book That has shaped the world more than any other? The book is the Bible. We live in a day when most people believe the Bible to be a book of ancient symbols, old wives tales, and doctored history - a Book that has been tempered with and changed over the many years of its existence. You probably believe that too, but have you ever read it? D you know for sure that it is full of errors? Or do you just believe what you have heard?

 

The Truth Sometimes Hurts

The truth about the Bible is that it is God's Word. It's not a scientific book or a history book or a mathematics book. Although it gives us great proof for science, history, and mathematics, it is a revelation of Love, Grace, Mercy, Holiness, and Forgiveness!

 

This information may seem strange to you, but it is no less true, regardless of whether or not you believe it! The truth of the Bible was never meant to hurt but to help and heal every soul that reads it, trusts, it and accepts its contents by faith!

 

How to be Born Again in Spirit

1.  Accept the Truth about your sin.

     Romans 3:10 "As it is written, there is none righteous, no not one." We are all guilty of sin.

 

2.  Accept that Sinners will be Judged.

     Romans 6:23a "For the wages of sin is death." (Separation)

 

3.  Accept that Jesus paid for your sin penalty.

     Romans 5:8 "But God commendeth his love toward us in that while we were yet sinners Christ died for us."

 

4.  Turn from life without Him to a life with Him. Ask Christ to change you.

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

 

Acknowledge these things and invite Jesus into your heart and life.

Salvation is a Free Gift - Romans 6:23 b "But the Gift of God is Eternal life through Jesus Christ our Lord!" Tell Jesus your desire for that GIFT!

 

"Dear Jesus,

I admit that I am a Sinner, I know I need to be saved, come into my heart and save me!"

 

Who am I?

Genesis 2:7  "...and God breathed into his nostrils the breath of life; and man became a living soul."

 

Regardless of race, color, or creed, we are all eternal souls that will never cease to exist for ETERNITY!

 

Why am I Here?

Revelation 4:11  "Thou art worthy, Oh Lord, to receive glory and honor and power; for thy pleasure they are and were created."

 

God has an intention for all men. We were created to glorify God and fellowship with Him and other people.

 

Where am I going?

The Bible mentions only two places where men's souls go after death.

 

1.  Separated from God - Temporarily in HELL (Matthew 5:29-30) Eternally in the Lake of Fire (Revelation 21:11-14)

 

2.  Presence of God - Temporarily in Heaven (John 6:47) Eternally in the Newly Created Universe (Revelation 21:1)

 

In Conclusion

The Good news of the Gospel is that Jesus died, was buried, and rose again. His blood was shed for you!

CONTACT INFORMATION
300 N Defiance Trail • Spencerville, OH 45887 |  Phone: (419) 647.6110


Welcome

Welcome and thank you for visiting our webpage. Please take a few minutes and get to know us. We look forward to the time when we will have the privilege of meeting you. If you have any questions please feel to contact us. The entire Hartford family wishes you a warm stay while you are visiting us. God Bless.

About Us

We were founded during the time when America was expanding west. It was during the days of William Moorman, a circuit riding preacher of 1835, Hartford Christian Church was birthed. The trading post, known as Hartford, was quickly abandoned because of the final location of the canal and Spencerville was established. Hartford Independent Baptist Church is all that remains of that almost forgotten time and trading post. The building of Hartford Church, was originally built in 1901, near an apple orchard planted by Jonny Appleseed. A rich history is here at Hartford and we would like for you to be a part. If you are in the area, you may just hear the old church bell from 1903 ringing to bring you in. We would love for you to come and visit, and become a part of our history.

Roadmap to Heaven

How to be Born Again in Spirit


1. Accept the Truth about your sin.Romans 3:10 "As it is written, there is none righteous, no not one."  We are all guilty of sin.
2. Accept that Sinners will be Judged.Romans 6:23a "For the wages of sin is death" (Separation)
3. Accept that Jesus paid for your sin penalty.Romans 5:8 "But God commendeth his love toward us in that while we were yet sinners, Christ died for us."
4. Turn from life without Him to a life with Him.  Ask Christ to change you.Romans 10:13 "For whosoever shall call upon the name of the Lord shall be saved."
Acknowledge these things and invite Jesus into your heart and life.Salvation is a Free Gift- Romans 6:23b "But the gift of God is eternal life through Jesus Christ our Lord!" Tell Jesus your desire for that GIFT!

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Hartford Independent Baptist Church

300 N. Defiance Trail

Spencerville, Ohio 45887       

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