They are conditioned to do rituals like singing lengthy emotional songs, listening to and appreciating emotion-stirring homilies and attending Bible schools. But one thing they miss to do, the Breaking of Bread, which I think is the very reason why we should keep on meeting together as Church. Sometimes, even the sermons do not contain the very gist of the message - the Gospel. There is a way that seems right unto man but the end thereof leads to destruction.
I was 17 when I joined the Army in God fearing and wanted to serve my country. Every Sunday I was at the Post Chapel. Where I was sexually assaulted. I have never attended that chapel again. I didn't report it because of fear of reprisal. I truly believe in God. But I also learned that Satan is the Prince of the power of the Air. There will be a day when all humans will have to report to the Almighty. And most will hear "Depart from Me you workers of eniquity, for i never knew you.
Look in the mirror and ask yourself. What will God say when you're judged? I like that you pointed out that going to church is something that God did to gather us all and live life together in one faith. I guess that is the driving force that has been pushing me to finally attend a church. This is because there is something in me that tells me that I need the help of a higher being to get past the grieving phase of losing my partner.
There may be many reasons for not attending weekly church services. Most are excuses that are perpetuated by ignorance. The only way to grow in faith is through word and sacrament. It is hard to believe that an individual's faith can grow without weekly nourishment of The Word.
I never knew that I have to go to church because God has united us for a reason. In order to know more about this, I think I'll go to a worship service and ask a pastor about the meaning of worshiping God. This way, I'll appreciate why religion exists and why I have to come to church at all.
It's true that everyone has a purpose in a church, and that's why I need to find that reason so I can be more motivated to attend one. I've been used to putting off going to church for a long time because I've been busy with being a waiter, but I know that this is not good for my spiritual health.
For this reason, I think I'll come back to church and start attending so that I can finally be at peace with myself. But it will be much better if you go deeper into the Word of God through daily Bible reading and prayers.
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Halfway through this dialogue he made a striking comment, People come to church and have no clue why. I am still chewing on these words, and I am overwhelmed for resolution. The diversity of the local church should mirror heaven to a dying, lost and sinful world. Purpose-Driven Lifestyle for the Church?
We gather because God has united us. Divide between the Pew and the Pulpit? We gather because of God. Email Signup. This field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged. Stay Updated. When he comes, he will explain everything to us. She asked Jesus a question that is important for us here today. But before I explain let me tell you a little of the circumstances…. This event stands out for a variety of reasons. One of which was that it was not the social custom for a man to speak to a woman in a public place in that day.
Jesus speaking to a Samaritan woman at the community source of water would be a lot like a stranger talking to a woman dressed in a Burka in Afganistan during the days of the Taliban. She immediately began to back pedal. This guy was over the line. He was beyond odd and right at the edge of pushy. She asked a very important question about worship of God.
Which mountain are we supposed to worship on? Which God should you follow? His answer worked then and it still works today. Steve is going to talk with you about how the worship is a community experience.
How the horizontal relationships of people to people works when it comes to worship and church. Why we come to church. Steve: One reason we go to church is the spiritual community and relationships that take place in church activity and life…. I ended up going to the doctors a second time and I asked her why I had these overwhelming feelings of fatigue. She told me that when you get sick or have some kind of infection your entire body will attack that infection to try to beat it.
The church is an interconnected community of people who help each other. Believe it or not, but that story actually illustrates one of the reasons that I go to church. The Bible spends a lot of time talking about how the church is a lot like the human body. The book of Acts chronicles the story of the growth of the early church and features accounts of personal evangelism, group outreach, and international missionary endeavors.
Outreach in the New Testament was always accomplished through the vehicle of the church. God designed His church to fulfill the Great Commission to make disciples. This well-known instruction was what the Lord left His church here on earth to do. True discipleship can only happen within the structure, teaching, and accountability of a local church. Current culture makes it easy for both individuals and family members to get involved in other activities instead of faithfully attending and serving the Lord in a local church.
So many activities today tend to conflict with church schedules, and the internet provides an abundance of podcasts, recorded sermons, and the live-streaming of a host of church services that it has become easy for people to do other things instead of attending church. Mel has been actively involved in various aspects of youth ministry for over 45 years.
He is also an author, speaker, and consultant with churches. Mel has written 13 books on various subjects relating to youth ministry.
More information about his speaking and writing ministry can be found at www.
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