Why Attend?
Have you ever pondered why Sunday worship services are so important to your Christian walk?
It’s more than just a weekly routine. It’s a community gathering where we can fellowship, grow, and find strength in God’s words.
“Let us not give up meeting together, as some are in the habit of doing, but encouraging one another – and all the more as you see the Day approaching.” – Hebrews 10:25. This scripture underscores the importance of communal worship. It’s not about just ticking a box every Sunday, but it’s about spiritual nourishment, unity, and growth.
Three Benefits of Attending Sunday Worship Services
#1 – Spiritual Growth
Sunday worship services provide an opportunity for you to delve deeper into God’s Word. It’s a chance to learn and grow in your understanding of the Bible, and in turn, grow closer to God.
Remember what the Bible says in 2 Timothy 3:16-17, “All Scripture is God-breathed and is useful for teaching, rebuking, correcting and training in righteousness, so that the servant of God may be thoroughly equipped for every good work.”
#2 – Fellowship and Community
When you regularly attend Sunday services, you become part of a community, a family, that supports and uplifts each other. Acts 2:46-47 speaks to this, “Every day they continued to meet together in the temple courts. They broke bread in their homes and ate together with glad and sincere hearts, praising God and enjoying the favor of all the people.”
#3 – Inspiration and Motivation
As Proverbs 27:17 puts it, “As iron sharpens iron, so one person sharpens another.” Through the shared experiences and unity with other believers, you’ll find encouragement and motivation to keep the faith, even in challenging times.
A Call to Action
Sunday worship services are a fundamental component of your journey as a Christian. They offer a space for reflection, fellowship, and learning. It’s where you are reminded of God’s love and grace.
So, are you ready to take this step towards personal and spiritual growth?
Will you make a commitment to join us every Sunday?
Remember, together we are stronger, together we grow. Let’s embark on this beautiful journey of faith, unity, and spiritual growth.
Your spiritual journey starts here. Your best life starts now.
Just some thoughts,

I know many people would prefer to say, “We are the church and we go to the building”, but the term, “go to church” can mean when one attends or goes to the assembly.
The question this week is, “Why do you go to church?”
In a recent article found in the Spring 2020 issue of Preaching magazine, J. D. Greear cites some research from Great Britain regarding religious practices. The research referenced that “70% of British people never anticipate going into a church in their lifetime.” These results shown the British may be more secularized than anyone may think.
Dr. Greear also stated that these results did not indicate they were mad at the church or trying to avoid it. The research shows those surveyed could not see a reason to go to church.
Can you imagine 70% of a nation (if the survey is consistent) would see no reason to attend services of the church? What if those results were the same in our country? What about in our state? What about in the Gadsden area?
Acts, the book of history in the New Testament, reveals that the early church met together every day and found encouragement. Not only did they continue to teach one another (Acts 5.42) but they also shared what they had with each other (Acts 2.44).
Not only did the early church meet to worship (Acts 2.42) but they continued to meet because of their relationship. It was necessary for them to meet to “stir up one another.” (Hebrews 10.24)
So, back to the question, “Why do you go to church?”
Just a thought,

Each week there are a few things followers of Christ do to strengthen their relationship with the Lord and to enhance their relationship with each other. Though the world sees them as simple, the deeper meaning behind each one is the key to a long lasting, strong fellowship.
Each week, Christians meet to commemorate the Lord’s Death on the Cross (Luke 22.19; 1 Corinthians 11.23-26) as the Christians in the first century did (Acts 20.7). It is during this time each person’s mind should reflect on the sacrifice of Christ (1 Corinthians 11.27-32).
Each week, Christians meet to pray together. The Bible speaks of the power of prayer in passages such as James 5.16, “The prayer or a righteous person has great power in its working.” Christians know not only the power of individual prayer, but also the power of united, group prayer (Acts 4.24-31; 12.5; 20:36)
Each week, Christians meet to sing. Passages such as Ephesians 5.19-21 and Colossians 3.16 speak of the singing of Christians. Their singing was to God and each other, but it came as a result of their salvation in Christ. The realization of salvation from sin should be enough to make anyone sing for joy (James 5.13)
Each week, Christians meet to study God’s Word (Acts 20.7). The study of God’s word was a core practice among the early church and not just on the first day of the week, but through the book of Acts, you will find they were constantly studying the Book (Acts 17.11) because they understood it was their inspired guide to salvation (2 Timothy 3.16-17).
Each week, Christians give. When a need arose, the early Christians sought to fill that need for the brethren. Whether it be a famine, hardships or supporting the work of the gospel, the early Christians stepped up to meet the need (1 Corinthians 16.1, 2; Acts 4.34-35; Acts 11.29)
Each week, and throughout the week, the early Christians met together to draw closer to God knowing that, in turn, he would draw closer to them (James 4.8). Their fellowship with each other was greater because of their desire for God and as a result, they found a greater fellowship with each other.
Let us strive together to strengthen our fellowship by drawing closer to God and closer to each other.
Just some thoughts,

Someone is struggling who needs you. They are struggling with problems that no one knows about, and they need you. You might be the one person to brighten their day, and you might not even know it.
There is someone who is lonely, and they need you. They need to hear your voice, shake your hand or get a hug. Maybe they lost a spouse, a child, or they believe that no one cares; they need you. You might be the person to lift their spirits, and you might not even know it.
You are needed, and you may not ever realize how much.
You are needed because you are their family.
You are needed because we are to encourage one another (Hebrews 3.13). You are needed because you are to help bear the burdens of others (Romans 15.1; Galatians 6.1). You are needed because you are needed to laugh and cry together (1 Corinthians 12.26).
You are needed to stir up one another to “love and good works.” (Hebrews 10.24)
You are needed on Sunday mornings, Sunday evenings and Wednesdays evenings to encourage one another and to good works, you need to be with your spiritual family (Hebrews 10.25). It makes a difference.
You are needed; never forget it.
Hope to see you soon.
Just some thoughts,

Are you struggling with an idea for a Sunday morning? Maybe you need a short outline to help in your personal study? If so, here is a short outline that you can use to develop your thoughts for an outline. You might divide this outline up by using each point for a separate outline.
How many times have you heard Hebrews 10.25?
“…not neglecting to meet together, as is the habit of some, but encouraging one another, and all the more as you see the Day drawing near.” (Hebrews 10:25)
Many people focus on Hebrews 10.25 as the reason for church attendance, but I believe the reason occurs before verse 25. There is a deeper meaning than using this verse to speak of attendance on Sundays or Wednesdays. For instance, consider the points below:
- Understand that attendance is more than numbers; it is about faithfulness and open hearts.
- Hebrews 10.25 is only half of a sentence; there is more.
- If you find half a sentence, read the verses before to complete the thought.
Hebrews 10.22 – “let us draw near…”
(Take note that Hebrews 10.22 is only half of a sentence; read the verses before to gain the full thought.)
- …with a true heart.
- …with our hearts sprinkled clean.
- …with our bodies washed with pure water.
Hebrews 10.23 –“ let us hold fast the confession of our hope…”
- …without wavering (the reason: “He who promised is faithful.”)
- Who is the one who made the promise?
- What is the promise?
Hebrews 10.24 – “let us consider how to stir up one another…”
- …to love.
- …to good works.
- Why are we to stir up one another to love and good works? (The reason is verse 25)
After these verses, verse 25 brings on a new meaning. There is a unity factor before the Hebrews writer gets to the “attendance verse.” The unity is in the knowledge that Christians need each other because of the reasons given in verse 22-24. The fact that someone misses services could be for a variety of reasons; work, sickness, a death in the family, traveling, depression, or a personal choice not to attend services. We need to give our brethren benefit that they are trying and not completely stopping.
Attendance is more than numbers. When a church begins to focus on numbers instead of caring for souls, they lose the good news. The good news becomes the number of people instead of the number of open hearts.
I hope you can use today’s sermon starter outline at some point. Also, do not use the sermon starter outlines to replace your own study and work. Use them as a stepping stone for development.
Just my thoughts,
