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Why Do We Really Need Church?Why can't we worship God in the comfort of our homes, enjoying the best preaching and music that television has to offer? Why can't we just enjoy being alone in the woods, with God and the pine trees? Why can't we meet God at the water's edge, wiggling our toes in the warm sand? Read More...
I've been thinking I would like to go to church, but I don't know anyone.I don't know what to do, where to go, what to expect when I get there. It's hard and it feels awkward to do anything for the first few times. Here are some suggestions: Have you noticed a church near you or one you drive by often? If not, check the phone book. Call the church office. You should find a friendly voice to talk to. (Some churches don't have a full-time staff. If no ones there leave a message so they can get back to you.) If you'd like, ask to be matched up with someone in the church, any of us would love to meet you even before you attend. That way, you will know someone before you come! Also, we could pick you up Sunday morning, meet you for breakfast or coffee before church or at least meet you in the parking lot to show you where to go and what to do. Stop by a church on a weekday and ask someone to show you around so the place doesn't feel so foreign when you come on Sunday. Just show up. Check out when the worship service starts. Many churches have greeters to help you as you enter the sanctuary. If you'd like, ask them to introduce you to someone you can sit with. 5. |
Home Communications Sermons We’ve Got To Do Our Part
| We’ve Got To Do Our Part |
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| Written by Associate Pastor Wayne Durden |
| Wednesday, 30 April 2008 00:00 |
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Then the manna ceased on the day after they had eaten the produce of the land; and the children of Israel no longer had manna, but they ate the food of the land of Canaan that year. Joshua 5:12 It goes without saying that each of us desire God’s touch on our lives, but may I remind us, there is a price to pay for God’s touch. This price does not consist of dollars and cents, but in our love for Him, our commitment, and many other things. Every miracle has two parts, our part, and God’s part. God gave the Israelites manna every morning, but they had to gather it up, they did something; Then the LORD said to Moses, “Behold, I will rain bread from heaven for you. And the people shall go out and gather a certain quota every day, that I may test them, whether they will walk in My law or not.” (Exodus 16:4). Jesus told many people He was about to heal and provide, but they had to take action themselves. We must understand you don’t just work for God’s blessings, but on the flip side He doesn’t just give hand-outs either. He wants us to demonstrate our trust, faith, confidence and involvement in Him and then He will release His healing power and victories. When God wants something done understand most of the time He does not send angels, He could, but He wants to use us. I say "glory to God, use me"! We are His hands, His mouth piece, His voice, His feet, I say "Wow! Oh God use us as an instrument for your glory". Remember the fish truth in Luke 5; it wasn’t good till Jesus got in the boat, Oh! That we will let God get in our boat because when He does, there is the difference. Ask yourself are you willing for God to use you, He wants to.
For His Glory, Pastor Durden |
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