Why oh why do I need church?
Hebrews 10:25
Introduction: With our ever increasing workloads, kid’s
schedule, and desire to just to be able to relax and chill, there appears to be
a rush to drop things from the schedule that seem to be unimportant. What I have often seen as the first to go is
Church, and sadly it is the most important activity of the week.
I.
Why attend a Good Bible Believing Church?
A.
Fellowship: Hanging out and spending time with people
that believe what you do
B.
Learning: Spending time studying what is in the
Bible, and not just what mommy told you
C.
Worship: Giving God the praise for what he has
already done for you
D.
Acknowledge HIM: Sharing with God your love for
HIM
E.
Tithe: Giving so that we can show God our love,
yet at the same time see HIM extend his blessing to us and around the world
II.
Where do we need to attend?
A.
A church teaching the scripture as the Word of
God.
B.
A church teaching the Gospel (Good News) of
Christ.
C.
A church that believes in the Power of prayer.
D.
A church that takes us into a place of
praise/worship of our awesome God.
E.
A church that brings me conviction about my sin,
and encourages me to do right, not simply a feel good church.
III.
How can we make attending church a Great
Experience?
A.
Come with the expectation that God is going to
bless me especially today.
B.
Come with an open heart to receive something
from the teaching/preaching of God’s word.
C.
Talk and communicate with people (don’t just
slide in, sit, and run)
D.
Pray with folks about your needs and there’s,
listen for the praise report to see what God is doing.
It is time for
Christians to come back HOME (to the church), it is time for Pastors to make
church an experience people want to be a part of, and it is time for me to
declare my faith in Christ without compromise