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As Christians, we claim to be followers of Christ. In that claim, we should emulate the characteristics that Jesus exhibited while here on Earth- yes? We'll then why is it so many "Christians" do not see the need to have their tails in the Church house on Sunday morning?
Usually, we preachers use Hebews 10:25 as a proof text that we should attend Church once we come to the saving knowledge of Jesus Christ. It reads:
10:25 Not forsaking[do not give up] the assembling of ourselves together, as the manner of some [is]; but exhorting [one another]: and so much the more, as ye see the day approaching.
But here's a verse I came across during Brother Andy's message Sunday that will just get stuck in your craw...
4:16 And he[Jesus] came to Nazareth, where he had been brought up: and, as his custom was, he went into the synagogue on the sabbath day, and stood up for to read.
If we are to be like Jesus, then our custom, our habit should be to go to God's house on Sunday morning. We're not going to squabble about whether or not the Sabbath has been done away with, or what day of the week we're suposed to go to Church.
Go to Church! I have heard, " We'll I don't believe in denominationalization of the Church today, blah, blah, blah..." Do you think Jesus was happy with the state of the assembly he was sitting in on thatSabbath morn? BUT, He went!
Men, it is time you for you to put your big boy britches on and take your family to Church.[Period] Women, if you are married to some sorry man like I used to be, tell your husband that you and your kids are going to Church and if he knows whats good for him he'll go to. But if he doesn't...you take those kids to Church. They need it and you will to.
I thank God that He saw fit to save me and change my old wicked heart. I love Him and I thank Him for loving me before I ever knew Him.
Love, Grace, and Mercy in Jesus's name,
Brother Chris
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| June 21, 2007 |
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Very well said! The church, the gathering of believers is not simply 2 Christians gathering together but includes the church leadership which were gifts given by Christ to EQUIP the saiint to the work of the ministry. We must be disciiplined to grow AND the church is a corporate entity. We are not John Wayne's each an island to himself that will assail the gates of HELL single-handedly. No, we need each other and Christ will marry the church (corporate). Do we seriously think that any one of us alone will be the Bride of Christ? He is an enormous God and requires an enormous wife! (hmmm that doesn't sound so good). Anyway, someone out there can word it better! |
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| June 21, 2007 |
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Thanks, Recon77. Our habits should be Jesus' habits. The fellowship of the saints is very important to the Christian walk. |
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| June 21, 2007 |
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Chris, I'm pretty sure you've read enough of my posts to know where I stand (I agree!). In fact, this was to be one of my future blogs, but the Lord put it on your heart b/c you are the one He chose to write it! .....BTW, you might want to reword the following:
"if you are married to some sorry man like I used to be" (LOL) |
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| June 21, 2007 |
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| LOL |
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| June 21, 2007 |
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| YPC, Thou art "The Man!" I have been going to church without hubby for 16 years! He comes about 2 times a year, so we just never know when it will stick. He does really like Pastor Mark. I just leave it in God's hands. I do know that Tommy is glad that I get "religion" into our children. |
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| June 22, 2007 |
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I love you guys.
We have to show our faith in order to share our faith.- VBS lesson this week. |
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| June 23, 2007 |
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YPC, there are many reasons people don't go to church. In our society today, it is easy to find reasons not to go. What frustrates me the most is when people claim that God has told them not to go. That is wacko, IMHO.
Everyone misses a Sunday every now and then. That isn't the issue, I think. It is the willingly disenfranchised heart that wants to be separate. I often find those same people are the ones that feel "left out".
Good post. |
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| June 24, 2007 |
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Voice, I am a firm believer in getting people involved according to the measure of their faith. In many CHurches, that is hard to do. You have the same people always doing everything and it is hard to get plugged in, or you have to plug in the way they want you to when you may not be wired that way.
I also find people who have not purposed in their hearts to go Church have often not purposed in their hearts to follow Jesus. I will never understand the people I have met that claimed to be saved, yet see no reason to go to Church. I always explain, "The Church was important enough for Jesus to die for it, shouldn't it be important enough for you to go?" I also explain, "If you want to make it through this life with a good Testimony, you are going to need the fellowship of other CHristians. You see, you are now part of a body. What happens when we seperate a part from the body, Can it survive on its own? No, it will die, decay, and rot."
Voice, I also have to wrestle with whether or not that person is saved. I know it's not for me to determine, but I have a heard time believing they wouldn't want to go. Even the hurt ones. I have been hurt in CHurch, but I can't just stop going. JMO |
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| June 24, 2007 |
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| I don't understand either. The church is our new family. Does an earthly family grow by being apart? The most important institution is not the state nor the family but the church because only the church is eternal!! Also, how can we grow without the help of family AND God has instituted certain gifts of men (leaders in churches) to help us grow THAT WE might do the work of the ministry to the world outside. |
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| July 08, 2007 |
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| We are to assemble together. This give us strenght in the Lord. Mike |
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| July 08, 2007 |
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| Amen. A three fold cord is not easily broken. |
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