#24: Why go to Church?

<ul><li> Email: [email protected]</li><li> https://apostolicinternational.com/ </li><li> Statement of beliefs: https://apostolicinternational.com/statement-of-beliefs </li><li> The sermon: https://apostolicinternational.com/sermons/WHY_GO_TO_CHURCH.pdf </li><li> This sermon emphasizes the importance of attending church with the right internal motivations and understanding. The sermon begins by highlighting the idea that going to church is not about external factors like tradition or habit. Instead, it's about recognizing that as believers, you are part of God's household. The church is described as a spiritual family, and attending services should come from a deep internal conviction that you belong to this family. The act of going to church is presented as a battle against the flesh. It's not always easy or convenient, but it's a spiritual commitment. This underscores the idea that true faith requires effort and sacrifice. The sermon emphasizes that the church doesn't need to focus on success, entertainment, modernity, inclusivity, or self-justification. Instead, it should be a place where people worship God wholeheartedly and hold on to their faith in Christ. The importance of worshiping God in church is stressed, referring to Psalm 100. It's in this context that believers receive life and spiritual nourishment. The sermon references John 6 to highlight that attending church and partaking in communion is a source of eternal life. It's a reminder that Christ is central to the church, and it's through Him that believers find life and sustenance. The sermon concludes by summarizing that the church needs Jesus Christ, faithful believers who hold onto their faith, and believers need to be with Christ. It also includes a call to "fight the good fight" and lean on Christ's strength and love.In essence, the sermon emphasizes that going to church should be driven by a deep understanding of one's place in God's family and a commitment to worship and spiritual growth, rather than external factors or trends.</li></ul>