Why Go to Church?
Collin Wimberly
Hebrews 10:24-25
Now Statement: Christians need to attend Church services regularly.
3-1-2020
New Life Church
INTRODUCTION:
I once came across an article entitled "Why Are Fire Trucks Red?" It reads:
"Fire trucks have four wheels and eight firefighters, and four plus eight equals twelve. There are twelve inches in a foot. A foot is a ruler. Queen Elizabeth is a ruler, and The Queen Elizabeth is one of the largest ships on the seven seas. Seas have fish. Fish have fins. The Finns fought the Russians. The Russians are red. Fire trucks are always rushin'. Therefore fire trucks are usually red!"
A footnote to this explanation was given:
"If you think this is wild, you ought to hear some people trying to explain why they are not attending Church on Sunday!"
Why don't people go to Church?
1) I don't have to attend Church to be a Christian - This goes right along with "I can worship God anywhere." Both are right. However, if they are used as excuse for not attending worship - they probably reveal an unconverted heart.
2) I stay home and watch it on TV - You can. But worship was never meant to a spectator sport. Watching it on TV is not the same. It simply allows a person to feel they have done something spiritual, without having to actually be spiritual.
3) Sunday is my only day off - However, most don't stay home. They just find other things they want to do each Sunday.
4) I don't like ________________. Fill in the blank. The preaching, the music is too loud, the room is too small, it's crowded, they always ask for money... etc.
5) The Church is full of hypocrites. Looking around this morning - I have to agree. The pastor is the biggest one. A Church is not a room full of people who have their act together, but a fellowship of redeemed sinners who desperately need God in their everyday lives.
There are more reasons, but these 4 make the point that a lot of people don't attend or if they do, only ...
Collin Wimberly
Hebrews 10:24-25
Now Statement: Christians need to attend Church services regularly.
3-1-2020
New Life Church
INTRODUCTION:
I once came across an article entitled "Why Are Fire Trucks Red?" It reads:
"Fire trucks have four wheels and eight firefighters, and four plus eight equals twelve. There are twelve inches in a foot. A foot is a ruler. Queen Elizabeth is a ruler, and The Queen Elizabeth is one of the largest ships on the seven seas. Seas have fish. Fish have fins. The Finns fought the Russians. The Russians are red. Fire trucks are always rushin'. Therefore fire trucks are usually red!"
A footnote to this explanation was given:
"If you think this is wild, you ought to hear some people trying to explain why they are not attending Church on Sunday!"
Why don't people go to Church?
1) I don't have to attend Church to be a Christian - This goes right along with "I can worship God anywhere." Both are right. However, if they are used as excuse for not attending worship - they probably reveal an unconverted heart.
2) I stay home and watch it on TV - You can. But worship was never meant to a spectator sport. Watching it on TV is not the same. It simply allows a person to feel they have done something spiritual, without having to actually be spiritual.
3) Sunday is my only day off - However, most don't stay home. They just find other things they want to do each Sunday.
4) I don't like ________________. Fill in the blank. The preaching, the music is too loud, the room is too small, it's crowded, they always ask for money... etc.
5) The Church is full of hypocrites. Looking around this morning - I have to agree. The pastor is the biggest one. A Church is not a room full of people who have their act together, but a fellowship of redeemed sinners who desperately need God in their everyday lives.
There are more reasons, but these 4 make the point that a lot of people don't attend or if they do, only ...
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