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Why Attend Every Service?

"Why Attend Every Service?"Hebrews 10:24,25; Acts 2:42-461IV. To Provide A Good Example And InfluenceA. Christians Are To Set A Good Example...1. To Set A Good Example for one Another! (1 Tim4:12; Tit 2:7,8; Rom 14:13,19-21)a. Newborn Christians - (1 Pet 2:1,2)b. Teaching the weak (Rom 15:1)c. Visitors (1 Cor 14:23)2. To Set A Good Example for the Lost (Mat. 5:14-16; Phili 2:15)a. Relatives - Neighbors Friends Enemies Visitors -V. To Be Ready, Watching And WaitingA. Christians Are To Be Prepared Because ...1. The Day Is Approaching! (Heb. 10:25)2. Jesus Warned Us - (Mat 25:13; Mk 13:33-37)3. Paul Taught Us (1 Thes. 5:1-11)4. We Must Walk Wisely (Ep. 5:16)a. And so much the more as you see the Day approaching.VI. To Have A Clear ConscienceA. A Good Conscience Is Important...1. Our Conscience Is Clear When We Know We Have Obeyed God! (1 Pet 3:21; Acts 24:16; Jam. 4:17)2. Our Conscience Must Be Educated - (1 Tim 1:5)3. Missing Services Contributes To Ignorance While Attendance Contributes To Knowledge (Hos 4:6; 2 Tim 2:15)4. A Conscience Can Become Seared (1 Tim 4:2)Conclusion1. Why attend every service? The faithful and fruitful child of God attends...a. To fulfill the commands of Godb. To grow and develop spirituallyc. To help the church function properlyd. To provide a good example and influencee. To be ready, watching and waitingf. To have a clear conscience2. For such reasons (and many others), the faithful child of God will have the same attitude expressed by Psalmist: "I was glad when they said to me, `Let us go into the house of the LORD.'" (Psa 122:1)Is that your attitude?In redeeming what time you have left (Ep 5:16), may you use as much of it as possible in service to the Lord and His people!"Why Attend Every Service?"Some Christians attend every service of the church whenever possibleThey are present for Bible study on Sunday morning and Wednesday eveningThey attend both Sunday morning and evening worship servicesWhen the church has a gospel meeting, they attend each serviceThey frequently attend gospel meetings at other congregations2Psalm 78:24-25 (NKJV) Had rained down manna on them to eat, And given them of the bread of heaven. [25] Men ate angels' food; He sent them food to the full.

Numbers 21:5 (NKJV) And the people spoke against God and against Moses: "Why have you brought us up out of Egypt to die in the wilderness? For there is no food and no water, and our soul loathes this worthless bread."

The Divine Will For Unity -1 Cor. 12:13-27 (NKJV) For by one Spirit we were all baptized into one body--whether Jews or Greeks, whether slaves or free--and have all been made to drink into one Spirit. [14] For in fact the body is not one member but many. [15] If the foot should say, "Because I am not a hand, I am not of the body," is it therefore not of the body? [16] And if the ear should say, "Because I am not an eye, I am not of the body," is it therefore not of the body? [17] If the whole body were an eye, where would be the hearing? If the whole were hearing, where would be the smelling? [18] But now God has set the members, each one of them, in the body just as He pleased. [19] And if they were all one member, where would the body be? [20] But now indeed there are many members, yet one body. [21] And the eye cannot say to the hand, "I have no need of you"; nor again the head to the feet, "I have no need of you." [22] No, much rather, those members of the body which seem to be weaker are necessary. [23] And those members of the body which we think to be less honorable, on these we bestow greater honor; and our unpresentable parts have greater modesty, [24] but our presentable parts have no need. But God composed the body, having given greater honor to that part which lacks it, [25] that there should be no schism in the body, but that the members should have the same care for one another. [26] And if one member suffers, all the members suffer with it; or if one member is honored, all the members rejoice with it. [27] Now you are the body of Christ, and members individually. "Why Attend Every Service?"Some Christians attend every service of the church whenever possibleWhile Some others Do NotOnly once on Sunday, and that sporadicallyDo not participate in the Bible studiesAre not present for most services during local gospel meetingsAs for attending a gospel meeting elsewhere...very unlikely3The Divine Will For Unity -1 Cor. 12:13-27 (NKJV) For by one Spirit we were all baptized into one body--whether Jews or Greeks, whether slaves or free--and have all been made to drink into one Spirit. [14] For in fact the body is not one member but many. [15] If the foot should say, "Because I am not a hand, I am not of the body," is it therefore not of the body? [16] And if the ear should say, "Because I am not an eye, I am not of the body," is it therefore not of the body? [17] If the whole body were an eye, where would be the hearing? If the whole were hearing, where would be the smelling? [18] But now God has set the members, each one of them, in the body just as He pleased. [19] And if they were all one member, where would the body be? [20] But now indeed there are many members, yet one body. [21] And the eye cannot say to the hand, "I have no need of you"; nor again the head to the feet, "I have no need of you." [22] No, much rather, those members of the body which seem to be weaker are necessary. [23] And those members of the body which we think to be less honorable, on these we bestow greater honor; and our unpresentable parts have greater modesty, [24] but our presentable parts have no need. But God composed the body, having given greater honor to that part which lacks it, [25] that there should be no schism in the body, but that the members should have the same care for one another. [26] And if one member suffers, all the members suffer with it; or if one member is honored, all the members rejoice with it. [27] Now you are the body of Christ, and members individually. "Why Attend Every Service?"Why the difference? Are there spiritual consequences?Why should EVERY Christian ATTEND EVERY service possible?

4Psalm 78:24-25 (NKJV) Had rained down manna on them to eat, And given them of the bread of heaven. [25] Men ate angels' food; He sent them food to the full.


The Divine Will For Unity -1 Cor. 12:13-27 (NKJV) For by one Spirit we were all baptized into one body--whether Jews or Greeks, whether slaves or free--and have all been made to drink into one Spirit. [14] For in fact the body is not one member but many. [15] If the foot should say, "Because I am not a hand, I am not of the body," is it therefore not of the body? [16] And if the ear should say, "Because I am not an eye, I am not of the body," is it therefore not of the body? [17] If the whole body were an eye, where would be the hearing? If the whole were hearing, where would be the smelling? [18] But now God has set the members, each one of them, in the body just as He pleased. [19] And if they were all one member, where would the body be? [20] But now indeed there are many members, yet one body. [21] And the eye cannot say to the hand, "I have no need of you"; nor again the head to the feet, "I have no need of you." [22] No, much rather, those members of the body which seem to be weaker are necessary. [23] And those members of the body which we think to be less honorable, on these we bestow greater honor; and our unpresentable parts have greater modesty, [24] but our presentable parts have no need. But God composed the body, having given greater honor to that part which lacks it, [25] that there should be no schism in the body, but that the members should have the same care for one another. [26] And if one member suffers, all the members suffer with it; or if one member is honored, all the members rejoice with it. [27] Now you are the body of Christ, and members individually. "Why Attend Every Service?"To Worship God,To Praise God,To Glorify God, To Be Taught By GodTo strengthen, support and encourage Gods people

5Psalm 78:24-25 (NKJV) Had rained down manna on them to eat, And given them of the bread of heaven. [25] Men ate angels' food; He sent them food to the full.


The Divine Will For Unity -1 Cor. 12:13-27 (NKJV) For by one Spirit we were all baptized into one body--whether Jews or Greeks, whether slaves or free--and have all been made to drink into one Spirit. [14] For in fact the body is not one member but many. [15] If the foot should say, "Because I am not a hand, I am not of the body," is it therefore not of the body? [16] And if the ear should say, "Because I am not an eye, I am not of the body," is it therefore not of the body? [17] If the whole body were an eye, where would be the hearing? If the whole were hearing, where would be the smelling? [18] But now God has set the members, each one of them, in the body just as He pleased. [19] And if they were all one member, where would the body be? [20] But now indeed there are many members, yet one body. [21] And the eye cannot say to the hand, "I have no need of you"; nor again the head to the feet, "I have no need of you." [22] No, much rather, those members of the body which seem to be weaker are necessary. [23] And those members of the body which we think to be less honorable, on these we bestow greater honor; and our unpresentable parts have greater modesty, [24] but our presentable parts have no need. But God composed the body, having given greater honor to that part which lacks it, [25] that there should be no schism in the body, but that the members should have the same care for one another. [26] And if one member suffers, all the members suffer with it; or if one member is honored, all the members rejoice with it. [27] Now you are the body of Christ, and members individually.

"Why Attend Every Service?"Hebrews 10:19-27 (NKJV) 19 Therefore, brethren, having boldness to enter the Holiest by the blood of Jesus, 20 by a new and living way which He consecrated for us, through the veil, that is, His flesh, 21 and having a High Priest over the house of God, 22 let us draw near with a true heart in full assurance of faith, having our hearts sprinkled from an evil conscience and our bodies washed with pure water. 23 Let us hold fast the confession of our hope without wavering, for He who promised is faithful. 6Psalm 78:24-25 (NKJV) Had rained down manna on them to eat, And given them of the bread of heaven. [25] Men ate angels' food; He sent them food to the full.



"Why Attend Every Service?"Hebrews 10:19-27 (NKJV) 24 And let us consider one another in order to stir up love and good works, 25 not forsaking the assembling of ourselves together, as is the manner of some, but exhorting one another, and so much the more as you see the Day approaching. 26 For if we sin willfully after we have received the knowledge of the truth, there no longer remains a sacrifice for sins, 27 but a certain fearful expectation of judgment, and fiery indignation which will devour the adversaries. 7Psalm 78:24-25 (NKJV) Had rained down manna on them to eat, And given them of the bread of heaven. [25] Men ate angels' food; He sent them food to the full.


The Divine Will For Unity -1 Cor. 12:13-27 (NKJV) For by one Spirit we were all baptized into one body--whether Jews or Greeks, whether slaves or free--and have all been made to drink into one Spirit. [14] For in fact the body is not one member but many. [15] If the foot should say, "Because I am not a hand, I am not of the body," is it therefore not of the body? [16] And if the ear should say, "Because I am not an eye, I am not of the body," is it therefore not of the body? [17] If the whole body were an eye, where would be the hearing? If the whole were hearing, where would be the smelling? [18] But now God has set the members, each one of them, in the body just as He pleased. [19] And if they were all one member, where would the body be? [20] But now indeed there are many members, yet one body. [21] And the eye cannot say to the hand, "I have no need of you"; nor again the head to the feet, "I have no need of you." [22] No, much rather, those members of the body which seem to be weaker are necessary. [23] And those members of the body which we think to be less honorable, on these we bestow greater honor; and our unpresentable parts have greater modesty, [24] but our presentable parts have no need. But God composed the body, having given greater honor to that part which lacks it, [25] that there should be no schism in the body, but that the members should have the same care for one another. [26] And if one member suffers, all the members suffer with it; or if one member is honored, all the members rejoice with it. [27] Now you are the body of Christ, and members individually. "Why Attend Every Service?"#1 To Keep The Commands of GodPositively:Consider One Another (Heb 10:24)Stir Up Love & Good Works - (Heb 10:24)Exhorting One Another - (Heb 10:25)Edify One Another (Rom. 14:19; 15:1-3; Heb. 3:12-14)Seek First The Kingdom of God (Mat 6:33; 10:37,38; Luke 14:26)Negatively:Not To Forsake Our Assembling... He 10:25 Forsake - enkataleip(a) "to leave behind; among; leave surviving" Rom. 9:29; (b) "to forsake; abandon; leave in straits; or helpless" . . . of things; by Christians (negatively); Heb. 10:25. Vine's Expository Dictionary of Old and New Testament Words 8Psalm 78:24-25 (NKJV) Had rained down manna on them to eat, And given them of the bread of heaven. [25] Men ate angels' food; He sent them food to the full.


The Divine Will For Unity -1 Cor. 12:13-27 (NKJV) For by one Spirit we were all baptized into one body--whether Jews or Greeks, whether slaves or free--and have all been made to drink into one Spirit. [14] For in fact the body is not one member but many. [15] If the foot should say, "Because I am not a hand, I am not of the body," is it therefore not of the body? [16] And if the ear should say, "Because I am not an eye, I am not of the body," is it therefore not of the body? [17] If the whole body were an eye, where would be the hearing? If the whole were hearing, where would be the smelling? [18] But now God has set the members, each one of them, in the body just as He pleased. [19] And if they were all one member, where would the body be? [20] But now indeed there are many members, yet one body. [21] And the eye cannot say to the hand, "I have no need of you"; nor again the head to the feet, "I have no need of you." [22] No, much rather, those members of the body which seem to be weaker are necessary. [23] And those members of the body which we think to be less honorable, on these we bestow greater honor; and our unpresentable parts have greater modesty, [24] but our presentable parts have no need. But God composed the body, having given greater honor to that part which lacks it, [25] that there should be no schism in the body, but that the members should have the same care for one another. [26] And if one member suffers, all the members suffer with it; or if one member is honored, all the members rejoice with it. [27] Now you are the body of Christ, and members individually. While one may not have totally abandoned assembling with other Christians by attending only once a week, one has left the work and duties given to all Christians to others thus neglecting his/her share of responsibility"Why Attend Every Service?"#1 To Keep The Commands of GodNegatively:Not To Forsake Our Assembling... He 10:25 Forsake - enkataleip(a) "to leave behind; among; leave surviving" Rom. 9:29; (b) "to forsake; abandon; leave in straits; or helpless" . . . of things; by Christians (negatively); Heb. 10:25. Vine's Expository Dictionary of Old and New Testament Words 9Psalm 78:24-25 (NKJV) Had rained down manna on them to eat, And given them of the bread of heaven. [25] Men ate angels' food; He sent them food to the full.



"Why Attend Every Service?"Psalms 122:1 (NKJV) 1 A song of Ascents. Of David. I was glad when they said to me, "Let us go into the house of the Lord." What is your attitude towards attending worship services and Bible classes?10Psalm 78:24-25 (NKJV) Had rained down manna on them to eat, And given them of the bread of heaven. [25] Men ate angels' food; He sent them food to the full.



"Why Attend Every Service?"What is your attitude towards attending worship services and Bible classes?Psalm 42:4 (NKJV) 4 When I remember these things, I pour out my soul within me. For I used to go with the multitude; I went with them to the house of God, With the voice of joy and praise, With a multitude that kept a pilgrim feast. 11Psalm 78:24-25 (NKJV) Had rained down manna on them to eat, And given them of the bread of heaven. [25] Men ate angels' food; He sent them food to the full.



"Why Attend Every Service?"What is your attitude towards attending worship services and Bible classes?Psalm 55:14 (NKJV) 14 We took sweet counsel together, And walked to the house of God in the throng. 12Psalm 78:24-25 (NKJV) Had rained down manna on them to eat, And given them of the bread of heaven. [25] Men ate angels' food; He sent them food to the full.



"Why Attend Every Service?"What is your attitude towards attending worship services and Bible classes?Psalm 63:1-3 (NKJV) 1 A Psalm of David when he was in the wilderness of Judah. O God, You are my God; Early will I seek You; My soul thirsts for You; My flesh longs for You In a dry and thirsty land Where there is no water. 13Psalm 78:24-25 (NKJV) Had rained down manna on them to eat, And given them of the bread of heaven. [25] Men ate angels' food; He sent them food to the full.



"Why Attend Every Service?"What is your attitude towards attending worship services and Bible classes?Psalm 63:1-3 (NKJV) 2 So I have looked for You in the sanctuary, To see Your power and Your glory. 3 Because Your lovingkindness is better than life, My lips shall praise You. 14Psalm 78:24-25 (NKJV) Had rained down manna on them to eat, And given them of the bread of heaven. [25] Men ate angels' food; He sent them food to the full.



"Why Attend Every Service?"What is your attitude towards attending worship services and Bible classes?Psalm 84:2,10 (NKJV) 2 My soul longs, yes, even faints For the courts of the LORD; My heart and my flesh cry out for the living God. 15Psalm 78:24-25 (NKJV) Had rained down manna on them to eat, And given them of the bread of heaven. [25] Men ate angels' food; He sent them food to the full.



"Why Attend Every Service?"What is your attitude towards attending worship services and Bible classes?Psalm 84:2,10 (NKJV) 10 For a day in Your courts is better than a thousand. I would rather be a doorkeeper in the house of my God Than dwell in the tents of wickedness. 16Psalm 78:24-25 (NKJV) Had rained down manna on them to eat, And given them of the bread of heaven. [25] Men ate angels' food; He sent them food to the full.


The Divine Will For Unity -1 Cor. 12:13-27 (NKJV) For by one Spirit we were all baptized into one body--whether Jews or Greeks, whether slaves or free--and have all been made to drink into one Spirit. [14] For in fact the body is not one member but many. [15] If the foot should say, "Because I am not a hand, I am not of the body," is it therefore not of the body? [16] And if the ear should say, "Because I am not an eye, I am not of the body," is it therefore not of the body? [17] If the whole body were an eye, where would be the hearing? If the whole were hearing, where would be the smelling? [18] But now God has set the members, each one of them, in the body just as He pleased. [19] And if they were all one member, where would the body be? [20] But now indeed there are many members, yet one body. [21] And the eye cannot say to the hand, "I have no need of you"; nor again the head to the feet, "I have no need of you." [22] No, much rather, those members of the body which seem to be weaker are necessary. [23] And those members of the body which we think to be less honorable, on these we bestow greater honor; and our unpresentable parts have greater modesty, [24] but our presentable parts have no need. But God composed the body, having given greater honor to that part which lacks it, [25] that there should be no schism in the body, but that the members should have the same care for one another. [26] And if one member suffers, all the members suffer with it; or if one member is honored, all the members rejoice with it. [27] Now you are the body of Christ, and members individually. "Why Attend Every Service?"#2 To Grow & Develop SpirituallyThe design of Bible Classes (Heb. 5:12-14; Titus 2:1-6; Eph. 4:11-16)The design of Preaching - (2 Tim 4:2; Col. 1:28)The design of Singing - (Eph. 5:19; Col. 3:16)The design of Prayer (Acts 2:42,46,47; 4:24-31)

17The Divine Will For Unity -1 Cor. 12:13-27 (NKJV) For by one Spirit we were all baptized into one body--whether Jews or Greeks, whether slaves or free--and have all been made to drink into one Spirit. [14] For in fact the body is not one member but many. [15] If the foot should say, "Because I am not a hand, I am not of the body," is it therefore not of the body? [16] And if the ear should say, "Because I am not an eye, I am not of the body," is it therefore not of the body? [17] If the whole body were an eye, where would be the hearing? If the whole were hearing, where would be the smelling? [18] But now God has set the members, each one of them, in the body just as He pleased. [19] And if they were all one member, where would the body be? [20] But now indeed there are many members, yet one body. [21] And the eye cannot say to the hand, "I have no need of you"; nor again the head to the feet, "I have no need of you." [22] No, much rather, those members of the body which seem to be weaker are necessary. [23] And those members of the body which we think to be less honorable, on these we bestow greater honor; and our unpresentable parts have greater modesty, [24] but our presentable parts have no need. But God composed the body, having given greater honor to that part which lacks it, [25] that there should be no schism in the body, but that the members should have the same care for one another. [26] And if one member suffers, all the members suffer with it; or if one member is honored, all the members rejoice with it. [27] Now you are the body of Christ, and members individually. "Why Attend Every Service?"#3 To Help The Assembly FunctionPreaching -Song Leading -Leading Prayer Teaching Bible Classes Announcements -Reading Scripture Serving Lords Supper -Preparing Communion SigningPassing out BulletinsCleaning Building Counting Money -Sound/ Tapes Lesson Material -Keeping grounds Building Upkeep -Air -Visitor Cards -18Psalm 78:24-25 (NKJV) Had rained down manna on them to eat, And given them of the bread of heaven. [25] Men ate angels' food; He sent them food to the full.


The Divine Will For Unity -1 Cor. 12:13-27 (NKJV) For by one Spirit we were all baptized into one body--whether Jews or Greeks, whether slaves or free--and have all been made to drink into one Spirit. [14] For in fact the body is not one member but many. [15] If the foot should say, "Because I am not a hand, I am not of the body," is it therefore not of the body? [16] And if the ear should say, "Because I am not an eye, I am not of the body," is it therefore not of the body? [17] If the whole body were an eye, where would be the hearing? If the whole were hearing, where would be the smelling? [18] But now God has set the members, each one of them, in the body just as He pleased. [19] And if they were all one member, where would the body be? [20] But now indeed there are many members, yet one body. [21] And the eye cannot say to the hand, "I have no need of you"; nor again the head to the feet, "I have no need of you." [22] No, much rather, those members of the body which seem to be weaker are necessary. [23] And those members of the body which we think to be less honorable, on these we bestow greater honor; and our unpresentable parts have greater modesty, [24] but our presentable parts have no need. But God composed the body, having given greater honor to that part which lacks it, [25] that there should be no schism in the body, but that the members should have the same care for one another. [26] And if one member suffers, all the members suffer with it; or if one member is honored, all the members rejoice with it. [27] Now you are the body of Christ, and members individually. "Why Attend Every Service?"#3 To Help The Assembly FunctionTeaching the lost Teaching each other -Helping the needy -Visiting the sick Strengthening the weak -The Work Of The Church Is Dependant Upon Its Members!Ephesians 4:15-16; 1 Corinthians 12:12-19

193. A church is no stronger than the collective strength of its members1 Cor. 12:12-19 (NKJV) For as the body is one and has many members, but all the members of that one body, being many, are one body, so also is Christ. [13] For by one Spirit we were all baptized into one body--whether Jews or Greeks, whether slaves or free--and have all been made to drink into one Spirit. [14] For in fact the body is not one member but many. [15] If the foot should say, "Because I am not a hand, I am not of the body," is it therefore not of the body? [16] And if the ear should say, "Because I am not an eye, I am not of the body," is it therefore not of the body? [17] If the whole body were an eye, where would be the hearing? If the whole were hearing, where would be the smelling? [18] But now God has set the members, each one of them, in the body just as He pleased. [19] And if they were all one member, where would the body be? Ephes. 4:15-16 (NKJV) but, speaking the truth in love, may grow up in all things into Him who is the head--Christ-- [16] from whom the whole body, joined and knit together by what every joint supplies, according to the effective working by which every part does its share, causes growth of the body for the edifying of itself in love. Churches where the attendance drops on Sunday and Wednesday nights, where the members do not attend gospel meetings, will never live up to their potential in service to the Lord. Do we want to have to give an answer to the Lord for why we hindered His church?The Divine Will For Unity -1 Cor. 12:13-27 (NKJV) For by one Spirit we were all baptized into one body--whether Jews or Greeks, whether slaves or free--and have all been made to drink into one Spirit. [14] For in fact the body is not one member but many. [15] If the foot should say, "Because I am not a hand, I am not of the body," is it therefore not of the body? [16] And if the ear should say, "Because I am not an eye, I am not of the body," is it therefore not of the body? [17] If the whole body were an eye, where would be the hearing? If the whole were hearing, where would be the smelling? [18] But now God has set the members, each one of them, in the body just as He pleased. [19] And if they were all one member, where would the body be? [20] But now indeed there are many members, yet one body. [21] And the eye cannot say to the hand, "I have no need of you"; nor again the head to the feet, "I have no need of you." [22] No, much rather, those members of the body which seem to be weaker are necessary. [23] And those members of the body which we think to be less honorable, on these we bestow greater honor; and our unpresentable parts have greater modesty, [24] but our presentable parts have no need. But God composed the body, having given greater honor to that part which lacks it, [25] that there should be no schism in the body, but that the members should have the same care for one another. [26] And if one member suffers, all the members suffer with it; or if one member is honored, all the members rejoice with it. [27] Now you are the body of Christ, and members individually. "Why Attend Every Service?"#4 To Provide A Good Example One Another! (1 Tim4:12; Tit 2:7,8; Rom 14:13,19-21)Newborn Christians - (1 Pet 2:1,2)The weak (Rom 15:1)Visitors (1 Cor 14:23)The Lost (Mat. 5:14-16; Phili 2:15) [Relatives Children Siblings - Neighbors Friends Enemies Visitors]We Must Provide A Good Example For:

20Provide A Good ExampleOne Another! Romans 14:13 (NKJV) Therefore let us not judge one another anymore, but rather resolve this, not to put a stumbling block or a cause to fall in our brother's way. Romans 14:19-21 (NKJV) Therefore let us pursue the things which make for peace and the things by which one may edify another. [20] Do not destroy the work of God for the sake of food. All things indeed are pure, but it is evil for the man who eats with offense. [21] It is good neither to eat meat nor drink wine nor do anything by which your brother stumbles or is offended or is made weak. 1 Tim. 4:12 (NKJV) Let no one despise your youth, but be an example to the believers in word, in conduct, in love, in spirit, in faith, in purity. Titus 2:7-8 (NKJV) in all things showing yourself to be a pattern of good works; in doctrine showing integrity, reverence, incorruptibility, [8] sound speech that cannot be condemned, that one who is an opponent may be ashamed, having nothing evil to say of you. Newborn Christians - 1 Peter 2:1-2 (NKJV) Therefore, laying aside all malice, all deceit, hypocrisy, envy, and all evil speaking, [2] as newborn babes, desire the pure milk of the word, that you may grow thereby, Teaching the weak (Romans 15:1 (NKJV) We then who are strong ought to bear with the scruples of the weak, and not to please ourselves.)Visitors (1 Cor. 14:23 (NKJV) Therefore if the whole church comes together in one place, and all speak with tongues, and there come in those who are uninformed or unbelievers, will they not say that you are out of your mind?)The Lost (Mat. 5:14-16; Phili 2:15)Relatives - Neighbors Friends Enemies Visitors -

We cannot escape being an influence to others. Will our influence be good or poor? Here is yet another reason to attend every service when possible...The Divine Will For Unity -1 Cor. 12:13-27 (NKJV) For by one Spirit we were all baptized into one body--whether Jews or Greeks, whether slaves or free--and have all been made to drink into one Spirit. [14] For in fact the body is not one member but many. [15] If the foot should say, "Because I am not a hand, I am not of the body," is it therefore not of the body? [16] And if the ear should say, "Because I am not an eye, I am not of the body," is it therefore not of the body? [17] If the whole body were an eye, where would be the hearing? If the whole were hearing, where would be the smelling? [18] But now God has set the members, each one of them, in the body just as He pleased. [19] And if they were all one member, where would the body be? [20] But now indeed there are many members, yet one body. [21] And the eye cannot say to the hand, "I have no need of you"; nor again the head to the feet, "I have no need of you." [22] No, much rather, those members of the body which seem to be weaker are necessary. [23] And those members of the body which we think to be less honorable, on these we bestow greater honor; and our unpresentable parts have greater modesty, [24] but our presentable parts have no need. But God composed the body, having given greater honor to that part which lacks it, [25] that there should be no schism in the body, but that the members should have the same care for one another. [26] And if one member suffers, all the members suffer with it; or if one member is honored, all the members rejoice with it. [27] Now you are the body of Christ, and members individually. "Why Attend Every Service?"#5 To Be Ready, Watching, & WaitingJesus Warned Us - (Mat 25:13; Mark 13:33-37)Paul Taught Us (1 Thes. 5:1-11)We Must Walk Wisely (Ep. 5:16)The Day of judgment Is Approaching! (Heb. 10:25)Because:

21Jesus Warned Us Matthew 25:13 (NKJV) Watch therefore, for you know neither the day nor the hour in which the Son of Man is coming. Mark 13:33-37 (NKJV) Take heed, watch and pray; for you do not know when the time is. [34] It is like a man going to a far country, who left his house and gave authority to his servants, and to each his work, and commanded the doorkeeper to watch. [35] Watch therefore, for you do not know when the master of the house is coming--in the evening, at midnight, at the crowing of the rooster, or in the morning-- [36] lest, coming suddenly, he find you sleeping. [37] And what I say to you, I say to all: Watch!" Paul Taught Us 1 Thes. 5:2-4 (NKJV) For you yourselves know perfectly that the day of the Lord so comes as a thief in the night. [3] For when they say, "Peace and safety!" then sudden destruction comes upon them, as labor pains upon a pregnant woman. And they shall not escape. [4] But you, brethren, are not in darkness, so that this Day should overtake you as a thief. We Must Walk Wisely Ephes. 5:15-17 (NKJV) See then that you walk circumspectly, not as fools but as wise, [16] redeeming the time, because the days are evil. [17] Therefore do not be unwise, but understand what the will of the Lord is. and so much the more as you see the Day approaching.Can we say that we are ready, watching, and waiting for the Lord, when we willfully miss many of the opportunities to be with His disciples?The Divine Will For Unity -1 Cor. 12:13-27 (NKJV) For by one Spirit we were all baptized into one body--whether Jews or Greeks, whether slaves or free--and have all been made to drink into one Spirit. [14] For in fact the body is not one member but many. [15] If the foot should say, "Because I am not a hand, I am not of the body," is it therefore not of the body? [16] And if the ear should say, "Because I am not an eye, I am not of the body," is it therefore not of the body? [17] If the whole body were an eye, where would be the hearing? If the whole were hearing, where would be the smelling? [18] But now God has set the members, each one of them, in the body just as He pleased. [19] And if they were all one member, where would the body be? [20] But now indeed there are many members, yet one body. [21] And the eye cannot say to the hand, "I have no need of you"; nor again the head to the feet, "I have no need of you." [22] No, much rather, those members of the body which seem to be weaker are necessary. [23] And those members of the body which we think to be less honorable, on these we bestow greater honor; and our unpresentable parts have greater modesty, [24] but our presentable parts have no need. But God composed the body, having given greater honor to that part which lacks it, [25] that there should be no schism in the body, but that the members should have the same care for one another. [26] And if one member suffers, all the members suffer with it; or if one member is honored, all the members rejoice with it. [27] Now you are the body of Christ, and members individually. "Why Attend Every Service?"#6 To Have A Clear ConscienceOur Conscience Must Be Educated - (1 Tim 1:5)Missing Services Contributes To Ignorance While Attendance Contributes To Knowledge (Hos 4:6; 2 Tim 2:15)A Conscience Can Become Seared (1 Tim 4:2)Our Conscience Is Clear When We Know We Have Obeyed God! (1 Pet 3:21; Acts 24:16; Jam. 4:17)22Our Conscience Is Clear When We Know We Have Obeyed God! Acts 24:16 (NKJV) This being so, I myself always strive to have a conscience without offense toward God and men. James 4:17 (NKJV) Therefore, to him who knows to do good and does not do it, to him it is sin. 1 Peter 3:21 (NKJV) There is also an antitype which now saves us--baptism (not the removal of the filth of the flesh, but the answer of a good conscience toward God), through the resurrection of Jesus Christ, Our Conscience Must Be Educated 1 Tim. 1:5 (NKJV) Now the purpose of the commandment is love from a pure heart, from a good conscience, and from sincere faith,Missing Services Contributes To Ignorance While Attendance Contributes To Knowledge Hosea 4:6 (NKJV) My people are destroyed for lack of knowledge. Because you have rejected knowledge, I also will reject you from being priest for Me; Because you have forgotten the law of your God, I also will forget your children. 2 Tim. 2:15 (NKJV) Be diligent to present yourself approved to God, a worker who does not need to be ashamed, rightly dividing the word of truth. A Conscience Can Become Seared 1 Tim. 4:2 (NKJV) speaking lies in hypocrisy, having their own conscience seared with a hot iron,

The Divine Will For Unity -1 Cor. 12:13-27 (NKJV) For by one Spirit we were all baptized into one body--whether Jews or Greeks, whether slaves or free--and have all been made to drink into one Spirit. [14] For in fact the body is not one member but many. [15] If the foot should say, "Because I am not a hand, I am not of the body," is it therefore not of the body? [16] And if the ear should say, "Because I am not an eye, I am not of the body," is it therefore not of the body? [17] If the whole body were an eye, where would be the hearing? If the whole were hearing, where would be the smelling? [18] But now God has set the members, each one of them, in the body just as He pleased. [19] And if they were all one member, where would the body be? [20] But now indeed there are many members, yet one body. [21] And the eye cannot say to the hand, "I have no need of you"; nor again the head to the feet, "I have no need of you." [22] No, much rather, those members of the body which seem to be weaker are necessary. [23] And those members of the body which we think to be less honorable, on these we bestow greater honor; and our unpresentable parts have greater modesty, [24] but our presentable parts have no need. But God composed the body, having given greater honor to that part which lacks it, [25] that there should be no schism in the body, but that the members should have the same care for one another. [26] And if one member suffers, all the members suffer with it; or if one member is honored, all the members rejoice with it. [27] Now you are the body of Christ, and members individually. "Why Attend Every Service?"To Worship God,To Praise God,To Glorify God, To Be Taught By God

Your Attendance Effects Your Spiritual Life & Others!23Psalm 78:24-25 (NKJV) Had rained down manna on them to eat, And given them of the bread of heaven. [25] Men ate angels' food; He sent them food to the full.


The Divine Will For Unity -1 Cor. 12:13-27 (NKJV) For by one Spirit we were all baptized into one body--whether Jews or Greeks, whether slaves or free--and have all been made to drink into one Spirit. [14] For in fact the body is not one member but many. [15] If the foot should say, "Because I am not a hand, I am not of the body," is it therefore not of the body? [16] And if the ear should say, "Because I am not an eye, I am not of the body," is it therefore not of the body? [17] If the whole body were an eye, where would be the hearing? If the whole were hearing, where would be the smelling? [18] But now God has set the members, each one of them, in the body just as He pleased. [19] And if they were all one member, where would the body be? [20] But now indeed there are many members, yet one body. [21] And the eye cannot say to the hand, "I have no need of you"; nor again the head to the feet, "I have no need of you." [22] No, much rather, those members of the body which seem to be weaker are necessary. [23] And those members of the body which we think to be less honorable, on these we bestow greater honor; and our unpresentable parts have greater modesty, [24] but our presentable parts have no need. But God composed the body, having given greater honor to that part which lacks it, [25] that there should be no schism in the body, but that the members should have the same care for one another. [26] And if one member suffers, all the members suffer with it; or if one member is honored, all the members rejoice with it. [27] Now you are the body of Christ, and members individually. "Why Attend Every Service?"To Fulfill The Commands Of GodTo Grow And Develop SpirituallyTo Help The Church Function Properly To Provide A Good Example And InfluenceTo Be Ready, Watching And WaitingTo Have A Clear Conscience

24The Divine Will For Unity -1 Cor. 12:13-27 (NKJV) For by one Spirit we were all baptized into one body--whether Jews or Greeks, whether slaves or free--and have all been made to drink into one Spirit. [14] For in fact the body is not one member but many. [15] If the foot should say, "Because I am not a hand, I am not of the body," is it therefore not of the body? [16] And if the ear should say, "Because I am not an eye, I am not of the body," is it therefore not of the body? [17] If the whole body were an eye, where would be the hearing? If the whole were hearing, where would be the smelling? [18] But now God has set the members, each one of them, in the body just as He pleased. [19] And if they were all one member, where would the body be? [20] But now indeed there are many members, yet one body. [21] And the eye cannot say to the hand, "I have no need of you"; nor again the head to the feet, "I have no need of you." [22] No, much rather, those members of the body which seem to be weaker are necessary. [23] And those members of the body which we think to be less honorable, on these we bestow greater honor; and our unpresentable parts have greater modesty, [24] but our presentable parts have no need. But God composed the body, having given greater honor to that part which lacks it, [25] that there should be no schism in the body, but that the members should have the same care for one another. [26] And if one member suffers, all the members suffer with it; or if one member is honored, all the members rejoice with it. [27] Now you are the body of Christ, and members individually. "Why Attend Every Service?"

I am hurt -My family is hurt - The weak or new Christian is hurt -The church is hurt -The world is hurt -Who Is Hurt When I Dont Attend?25The Divine Will For Unity -1 Cor. 12:13-27 (NKJV) For by one Spirit we were all baptized into one body--whether Jews or Greeks, whether slaves or free--and have all been made to drink into one Spirit. [14] For in fact the body is not one member but many. [15] If the foot should say, "Because I am not a hand, I am not of the body," is it therefore not of the body? [16] And if the ear should say, "Because I am not an eye, I am not of the body," is it therefore not of the body? [17] If the whole body were an eye, where would be the hearing? If the whole were hearing, where would be the smelling? [18] But now God has set the members, each one of them, in the body just as He pleased. [19] And if they were all one member, where would the body be? [20] But now indeed there are many members, yet one body. [21] And the eye cannot say to the hand, "I have no need of you"; nor again the head to the feet, "I have no need of you." [22] No, much rather, those members of the body which seem to be weaker are necessary. [23] And those members of the body which we think to be less honorable, on these we bestow greater honor; and our unpresentable parts have greater modesty, [24] but our presentable parts have no need. But God composed the body, having given greater honor to that part which lacks it, [25] that there should be no schism in the body, but that the members should have the same care for one another. [26] And if one member suffers, all the members suffer with it; or if one member is honored, all the members rejoice with it. [27] Now you are the body of Christ, and members individually.

"Why Attend Every Service?"Psalms 122:1 (NKJV) 1 A song of Ascents. Of David. I was glad when they said to me, "Let us go into the house of the Lord." Can You Honestly Say What The Psalmist Said?26Psalm 78:24-25 (NKJV) Had rained down manna on them to eat, And given them of the bread of heaven. [25] Men ate angels' food; He sent them food to the full.



"Why Attend Every Service?"Singing: 3:00 PMGospel MeetingSpeaker: Keith Sharp Subject: Authority & Institutionalism

Sunday June 12, 9 am The Nature of Authority 10 am The Divine Pattern 5 pm The Individual and Local Church Mon. June 13, 7 pm The Work of The Church Tue. June 14, 7 pm The Benevolent Work of The Church Wed. June 15, 7 pm The Autonomy of The Local Church Thur. June 16, 7 pm The Power of God Fri. June 17, 7 pm Is That You O Troubler of Israel "Why Attend Every Service"During Our Gospel Meeting June 12-17Keith Sharp Mountain Home AR Question and answer after each lesson during the week29Charts by Don McClainPrepared June 2008 and June 4, 2011Preached June 15, 2008 and June 5, 2011West 65th Street church of ChristP.O. Box 190062Little Rock AR 72219501-568-1062Prepared using PPT 2010 Email [email protected] More PPT & Audio Sermons:http://w65stchurchofchrist.org/donmaccla/2010SermonPage.html Note Many of the transition effects used in this presentation are lost using PPT 2007 ViewerTo view transitions you can download PPT 2010 viewer:http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/en/details.aspx?displaylang=en&FamilyID=cb9bf144-1076-4615-9951-294eeb832823 "Why Attend Every Service?"10 Reasons The Christian Wants To Attend WorshipServices Regularly and Consistentlyby Gary Grizzell1. The Christian should attend regularly to be eager to obey God's command to assemble. Hebrews 10:25 is a command, not a request. The Hebrew writer used the word "assemBLING" not "assembly." Therefore, attendance on Sunday morning, Sunday night and Wednesday night will be no problem to the faithful Christian. Rebellion towards God's commands is a tragic sin in God's Book. "For rebellion is as the sin of witchcraft, and stubbornness is as idolatry" (1 Samuel 15:23).2. We should assemble regularly to show respect for God who gave His Son (John 3:16-17; 1 John 4:10; 1 John 2:2).3. To show respect for Christ who gave his life. No man had greater love than Jesus who died for his friends (John 15:13), but he is a friend only to those who obey him (John 15:14). He became the "author of eternal salvation unto all them that obey him" (Hebrews 5:9). One simply cannot be a friend of Jesus and forsake the assembling of the saints.4. To show respect for the Holy Spirit. The Holy Spirit gave us the New Testament which we are under as a law (Rom. 8:1-2). He gave us the pattern of the worship, work, organization, and purpose of the church. Therefore, to forsake the assembling of the saints is an affront to the Holy Spirit Himself.5. To show love and concern for one's brethren. Hebrews 10:24 says to "consider" one another in provoking to love and to good works. Therefore, it is inconsiderate to forsake the assembling. How is the new Christian to be encouraged to love the Christian life when some do not show enough interest in God, Christ, the church, the salvation of souls and the true values of life to show up on Sunday and Wednesday nights (when they could)?6. To show love and concern for one's own family. The husband/father is to be the guide, protector and provider SPIRITUALLY as well as PHYSICALLY. Yes, a man must provide for his own physically, but not at the price of his family's souls. In many congregations some work on assembly days when they could have rearranged their schedules to please God. Yet Jesus asked, "For what shall it profit a man, if he shall gain the whole world, and lose his own soul?" (1 Tim. 5:8; Eph. 6:4; Eph. 5:23; Mk. 8:36).7. To have a good influence on one's neighbors and the world. "One sinner destroyeth much good," said King Solomon in Ecclesiastes 9:18. Our neighbors who are being influenced KNOW when we go to worship and they KNOW when we don't. The Christian is to be a light to those of a crooked and perverse nation (Phil. 2:15).8. To show proper concern for one's own soul. One of the reasons for coming to the assembly is to feed on the Word of God (Acts 20:28; Acts 2:42). The inner man needs soul food. How's your appetite? Can one maintain a healthy spiritual body by pulling up to the table to eat only once a week or only a couple of times per year? (2 Cor. 4:16-18).9. To show proper appreciation for the divinely appointed pulpit (2 Timothy 4:2).10. To seek FIRST the greatest cause in this life (Matthew 6:33). Jesus said it must come first, First, FIRST! It cannot come second, third or forty-third. It must be First before business, family, friends and recreation since one cannot be a faithful Christian with one foot in the church and one foot in the world! Of course we will love our family and friends properly when and only when we truly seek first the kingdom of Christ.Gary Grizzell preaches in Gainesboro, TN

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