What better purpose than to SHINE.  We can't blend in. Although we try to maintain a degree of relevance (and we use that word loosely!) we are still adament about church being CHURCH.  Our purpose is to be that group of people, that group of young people, that group of children that meet at 7745 St. Augustine Drive not just out of inspiration, or because we feel like it, but because it is our duty.  It's our duty and our purpose to provide a place of refuge and hope and compassion for our community.  We want to be that church that when people decide to "go to church" they find us having church the way they always heard church should be. Loud in worship. Meaningful. Gripping. Lifechanging--literally leaving our parking lot with a CHANGE OF HEART or a change of attitude or a change in how we view God in our lives. Our purpose is to shine outside our walls, and into the streets and local businesses and schools. Shining into one life at a time.  Shining into one situation at a time. Shining until Semmes, Alabama knows there is a place at 7745 St. Augustine Drive where lives can be changed by the power and presence of God. 

WHAT WE BELIEVE

First Church of Semmes is a Bible-based church, endeavoring to base all of our teaching and our lives on a straight-forward reading of the Scripture and a practical application of biblical principles. As such, we believe…

ABOUT THE BIBLE

We believe the Bible is the inspired and infallible Word of God, and that it is the only authority for establishing doctrine, faith, hope and instruction for Christian living (II Timothy 3:15-17).

ABOUT GOD

The first and greatest commandment is this: "Hear, O Israel; the Lord our God is one Lord" (Deuteronomy 6:4; Mark 12:29). We believe this one true God has revealed Himself as our Father in creation, through His Son Jesus Christ in redemption, and as the Holy Spirit in regeneration (I Corinthians 8:6; Ephesians 4:4-6; Colossians 2:9; I Timothy 3:16).

ABOUT SIN AND SALVATION

Everyone has sinned and needs salvation. Salvation comes by grace through faith based on the atoning sacrifice of Jesus Christ (Romans 3:23-25; 6:23; Ephesians 2:8-9).

ABOUT THE GOSPEL

The gospel is the good news that Jesus Christ died for our sins, was buried, and rose again. Our response to the Gospel is to identify with His death, burial and resurrection through repentance (death to sin), water baptism in the name of Jesus Christ (burial), and receiving the gift of the Holy Spirit (resurrection) (I Corinthians 15:1-4; Acts 2:4, 37-39; Romans 6:3-4).

ABOUT CHRISTIAN LIVING

The prophet Micah declared, "He hath shewed thee, O man, what is good; and what doth the LORD require of thee, but to do justly, and to love mercy, and to walk humbly with thy God?" (Micah 6:8). We believe that Christian living consists of doing what is right, compassionately serving others, and pursuing a relationship with God.

ABOUT THE CHURCH

We believe in covenanting with a community of believers through a local church assembly. It is through the ministry of the Church that believers are strengthened in their faith and find opportunity to serve others. When believers gather together for worship, they can expect the presence of the Lord to be there and for the supernatural gifts of the Spirit to minister (Mathew 18:20; Mark 12:28-31; II Corinthians 7:1; Hebrews 12:14; I Corinthians 12:8-10).

The Growth Track is a catalyst to help you become all that God made you to be. This four step experience is designed to help you move closer to Christ and discover where you fit in God's family, the church. 

Step 1: DISCOVER

• Godhead 

• Prayer & Fasting

• Pentecost

Step 2: EXPERIENCE

• The Power of Forgiveness

• The Beauty of Holiness

• Stewardship

Step 3: CONNECT

• The Voice of God

• A Healthy (holy) Lifestyle

• A Servant’s Lifestyle

Step 4: EMPOWERED

• To Be Holy

• To Be Separate

• To Be Different

• To Evangelize

Pastor & Mrs. Stephen Williams

Pastor & Sis. Williams are both graduates and former staff members of Texas Bible College. They assisted at Royalwood Church in Houston, Texas for five years, and served as Youth Secretary, then Youth President for the South Texas District of the United Pentecostal Church International.  They pastored in Sioux City, Iowa for 7 ½ years and settled in the Mobile area in March of 2016 as Pastor of First Church of Semmes.