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WHY DO YOU GO TO CHURCH?

3/2/2014

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As the preacher my job often seems to be to get you to come to church no matter what.  A more common question would be, “Why don’t you come to church?” or “Where have you been?”  Yet this question, “Why do you go to church?” is an important one.  Do you come because it is expected, your duty.  Do you come because it is a habit?  What do you get from church?  May be a better question is

“What do you give to church?”  The amazing truth is that those who give more usually receive more, and we’re not just talking about money here.  Those who are involved, who participate, and engaged with the activities of the church receive more.

Church is more than Sunday morning worship.  The life of the church is so much more.  But Sunday morning is our time to regroup from the week, to reconnect with each other, it is our time to be the body of Christ.  We shouldn’t have to come, we shouldn’t feel it a duty to spend time together or sit through a service.  This is important and our attitude should reflect how important it is.

The writer of Hebrews warns us not to forsake the gathering together as some are in the habit of doing.  The strength of the church is in its people and their connection.  When we forsake that connection we weaken both our church life and our individual Christian walk.  So why do you go to church?  Please come for me.

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Thomas Clarence link
5/24/2021 01:35:49 pm

It was really interesting when you talked about how going to church is a time to reconnect with others. My wife wants to start making some new friends. It seems like it might be a good idea for us to find a church to attend so that she can make some friends.

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Chance Cook link
8/18/2021 09:49:09 am

I agree that Church is more than just going every Sunday morning. I know that a lot of people grew up with this mindset. But I hope they can come to see that Church is about helping one another at all times.

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