Sermons on Church Attendence:

Rx For Discouragement Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Nov 15, 2017

If you want to overcome discouragement in your own life, then believe the good news, believe God’s Word, and be with God’s people on a regular basis.

An optimist and a pessimist were at the coffee shop where the optimist commented, “Isn’t this a wonderful, bright, sunny day?” The pessimist replied, “Yea, but if it doesn’t stop soon, all the grass, flowers and crops will dry up. Two days later, it’s raining and the optimist says, “Isn’t ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Gathering For Encouragement Series

Contributed by Jonathan Meade on Oct 16, 2023

Since the beginning of time, God, the divine Creator, has expressed His sovereign will through the action of putting-things together.

Message Title: “Gathering for Encouragement” Text: Ephesians 3; Hebrews 10 Since the beginning of time, God has expressed His sovereign will through the action of putting-things together. And it’s good. • Gen. 1:9, And God said, “Let the water under the sky be gathered to one place, and let ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 3:6-12, Hebrews 10:19-25

Denomination: Independent/Bible

I Love Sundays (Part 1) Series

Contributed by Scott Bayles on Oct 30, 2020

David got excited when he was invited to the house of the Lord. He was glad! He rejoiced! Why? Because he loved the praise of God!

Scott Bayles, pastor Blooming Grove Christian Church: 1/24/16 • Music Video: What I Love About Sundays (Craig Morgan) I’ve never been much of a country music fan, but that song really speaks to me. Craig Morgan, the singer, describes the kind of Sundays that I long for and look forward to ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 122:1-4

Denomination: Christian Church

This Holy Moment Reveals Why I Should Attend Church Series

Contributed by Dr. Dave Hartson on May 31, 2023

I might need to re-think why I attend church

Introduction Holy Moments are those just God and me moments. They can occur in the privacy of your prayer closet or even in a room with a thousand people. It is that time that God gets your attention, and it is just God and you engaged in a conversation. The Bible is full of Holy Moments. We have ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 6:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

Why The Church?

Contributed by Davon Huss on Sep 6, 2014

Yes, this comes from Ray Hollenbach at: http://www.sermoncentral.com/pastors-preaching-articles/ray-hollenbach-why-the-church-six-bold-preaching-points-1971.asp Adapted it for a Sunday night sermon

HoHum: You Know You're Visiting a Bad Church If... The usher asks if you prefer the smoking or non-smoking section. Baptismal tank has a wave-maker machine. Sign out front has latest preacher’s name written with dry erase markers. WBTU: It’s difficult to stand in defense of church ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 3:15

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Attending My Own Funeral Series

Contributed by Pat Damiani on Feb 24, 2017

If I really want to live for Jesus I must first attend my own funeral

When Mary and I were dating, I often used to leave here house quite late on Friday night or early on Saturday morning. On one of those occasions I was driving down Orange Grove Road in my bright yellow Ford Pinto when I was pulled over by a Pima County Sherriff’s officer. When he asked me if I knew ...read more

Scripture: Romans 6:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

Attending The Marriage Supper Of The Lamb PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Jan 9, 2024

Encourages believers to live righteously in anticipation of the heavenly banquet, the wedding supper of the Lamb.

Good morning, my dear brothers and sisters in Christ. It is an immense pleasure to be standing here today, in the house of our Lord, sharing His divine word with you. Today, we find ourselves at the doorstep of a profound passage from the Book of Revelation. A passage that speaks of a divine ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 19:1-10

Topics: Marriage Supper, Lamb

We Gather So We Can Send

Contributed by Daren Mitchell on Apr 21, 2014

The most selfish thing any Christian person, or follower of Jesus can do is keep the Gospel of Jesus to themselves and live in such a way that no one around them recognizes Jesus in them.

There are a lot of reasons why someone might decide to get up on Sunday and "go to church." You might take a second and ask yourself, "Why do I go to church on Sunday?" Most will probably answer with some response that will sound like this, "I go to church to worship God." Maybe some would use ...read more

Scripture: Romans 10:13-17

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

What Should Christians Wear To Worship?

Contributed by James Chandler on Feb 26, 2007

Do not let the title of this sermon fool you! This sermon is not about the proper attire for church attendance, but rather what kind of "spiritual clothes" the Christian should wear at all times.

What should Christians wear to worship? This sermon is NOT about the proper attire for church attendance. God doesn’t care as much as man does about dress as long as it is modest and decent. This sermon IS about what the Christ-centered life should look like, and not just at church, but at all ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:1-17

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Christmas: Jesus Is God's Peace-Child Gift To Us

Contributed by Warner Pidgeon on Dec 23, 2010

A short talk for our annual Christingle services that are attended by approx 600 people, many of whom are seekers and occasional Church attenders. This talk compares truth and lies and focuses on a true story from Papua New Guinea that helped evangelist D

I recently came across a few tongue-in-cheek guidelines for Christmas eating: 1. If you eat something and no-one sees you eat it, it has no calories. 2. If you drink a diet drink with chocolate, the calories in the chocolate bar are cancelled out by the calories in the diet drink! 3. When you eat ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 9:6

Denomination: Anglican

Stay Awake And Attend To The Altar

Contributed by Craig Benner on Jan 29, 2014

The altar is the place where God wants us dwell. He allows circumstances to get us there, and He would like us to dwell there.

An Ark, An Altar, An Activity, and and Awakening Hebrews 11:7 By faith Noah, being warned of God of things not seen as yet, moved with fear, prepared an ark to the saving of his house; by the which he condemned the world, and became heir of the righteousness which is by faith. Background Texts: ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:7

Denomination: Pentecostal

Why Have Church Services?

Contributed by Fred Elliott on Jun 6, 2003

Why We should attend church services

WHY HAVE CHURCH SERVICES? Psalms 100 Intro:A Your question this morning may be --- " why are we having this discussion? " 1. We all know why we have church services B. While that is probably true that we know why --- I believe that sometimes we seem to forget why we are here 2. This morning’s ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 100:1-5, Matthew 28:19-20

Denomination: Baptist

Why Do We Worship Together?

Contributed by Darrin Fish on May 7, 2014

Coming together to worship reminds us that God is at work And that God will ultimately bring peace and security to us and to His world,

Why Do We Worship Together? Psalms 122:1-122:9 Today every one of us got out of bed and got ready and came to this church • We did this with the intention of spending our morning singing hymns and songs, • We came to pray together, to listen to God’s word, • And we also ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 122:1-9

Denomination: Christian Church

Choosing A Church Based On The Preacher

Contributed by Michael Koplitz on Aug 16, 2022

What criteria should a layperson use to determine which church to attend? It is vital for preachers and bishops to understand the concept. Preachers have the responsibility to present the Bible accurately and to encourage the people to follow it.

Choosing a Church Based on the Preacher John 4:43-54? Rev. Dr. Michael H. Koplitz ?43 After athe two days He went forth from there into Galilee. 44 For Jesus Himself testified ?that aa prophet has no honor in his own country. 45 So when He came to Galilee, the Galileans ?received Him, ahaving seen ...read more

Scripture: John 4:43-54

Denomination: United Methodist

The Assembling Of The Saints

Contributed by David Hersey on Feb 7, 2023

The early church/ekklesia regularly assembled regularly. The purpose of this sermon is to examine whether there is sufficient evidence within God’s word to draw the conclusion that Christians/Believers regularly assembled in the early church for the purpose of worshiping God.

The early church/ekklesia regularly assembled regularly. The purpose of this sermon is to examine whether there is sufficient evidence within God’s word to draw the conclusion that Christians/Believers regularly assembled in the early church for the purpose of worshiping God. This study from ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 10:25-26

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ