“The church exists for the glory of God, not for the entertainment of men.” Charles Haddon Spurgeon
In our generation that often seeks to be entertained, we must remember why the church truly exists.
It is not built on performance, programs, or personalities. It exists for one purpose — the glory of God.
When our worship shifts from pleasing Him to pleasing people, we lose our focus. May everything we do point upward, not inward.
This psalm reminds us that worship is not a duty to endure, but a joy to embrace.
There is gladness in gathering with God’s people, lifting our hearts together, and entering His presence with expectation.
Our church is a place of encouragement, teaching, prayer, and praise—where burdens are shared and faith is strengthened. On this Lord’s Day, may our hearts echo that same glad response, rejoicing in the privilege of worshiping God together and honoring Him with our presence.
Hebrews 2:12 Saying, I will declare thy name unto my brethren, in the midst of the church will I sing praise unto thee.
What do you hear when you go to church? Music that honors the Lord or music that is about you?
Preaching that makes you feel good or preaching that steps on your toes and puts you under conviction?
Do you go to church because it is the thing to do and will give you prestige or you go because you truly want to worship God?
Hard questions, but think about the church you attend and why you are going there
This verse is very appropriate for Sunday morning. As we go to Church this morning, let us be praising God for all he has done for us this day.
The Lord’s Day. An opportunity for you to serve Him and honor Jesus with songs of praise
If you are physically going to church today or watching a service virtually, one thing to remember, we worship our Heavenly Father.
It is wonderful to be in the family of God. Today, pray especially for your Pastor and the leaders of your church. Pray for the Holy Spirit to fill them to preach the truth. People need to be saved and become part of the family of God.
1 John 3:1-2 – Behold, what manner of love the Father hath bestowed upon us, that we should be called the sons of God: therefore the world knoweth us not, because it knew him not.
If you go to church looking to become offended, you’ll succeed.
If you go to church looking for places where people fall short, you’ll find them. If you go to church looking for imperfection,
you’ll see it.
But if you go to church looking for an opportunity to worship alongside broken people (just like you), you’ll find it.
If you go to church looking for a place to serve,
you’ll find one.
If you go to church to love people like Jesus,
you can.
Look for Jesus!
Colossians 3:16 Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly in all wisdom; teaching and admonishing one another in psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, singing with grace in your hearts to the Lord.
Maybe you cannot go to church because of illness, your job or family responsibilities. God understands.
But, you may have stopped going during Covid and never went back. Disagreement with a church member or hurt feelings. Think about it. Are those really valid reasons for staying home?
We do have many ways to get church services on TV, radio or YouTube. But does that really satisfy?
We miss fellowship with other Christians. We miss the opportunity to see people baptized after they have been saved. Sometimes we may miss seeing the Holy Spirit working in the hearts of others. We also miss the opportunity to help someone else who may need us to be their friend.
Church is important. Let’s go.
Not forsaking 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. Matthew 10:25
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