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TITLE: I NEED
to Worship
TEXT: Mark 3:31-35
PROPOSITION: Worship is not just a command, but a real personal need.
QUESTION: Why?
KEY WORD: Reasons
SCRIPTURE READING: Same
INTRODUCTION:
- Most sermons on church attendance focus on the command
to assemble. (Hebrews 10:25)
- I MUST assemble to worship because I am commanded.
- I NEED to assemble to worship because:
Family Reunion
- Mark 3:31-35 – Every Sunday if family reunion time
- Announcements – catch up on what is happening in the
family
- Bulletin, e-bulletin (on website)
- Visit in the foyer and halls before and after worship
Classroom
- I have things to learn
- I am keeping up with what I need to serve God in my
life.
- I will grow in faith, strengthen my convictions and
bolster my courage.
Refuge
- Auditorium is often called “sanctuary” – safe place
- Away from the toils and troubles of everyday life
- Here I can focus – think, re-direct my life
Billboard
- Neighbors see me leave every Sunday
- We influence many people in ways we are not aware
- My faith is visible in my actions
Memorial service
- Jesus died for ME!
- There is a memorial service to honor that death.
- Why would you NOT be there?
Victory celebration
- Jesus did not stay in the tomb, he is alive
- 1 Corinthians 15:57 – thanks to God who gives us the
victory
- Worship is not a funeral – It is a celebration
Spend time with my Father
- I am a child of God. God is my heavenly Father.
- I want (and need) to spend some time with Him.
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