Tag: edification
Three Keys to Effective Church Meetings (How to Have Great Church Assemblies)
Today, our church had what I felt was a particularly good assembly. Considering some of our small group were absent, I found the feeling of its special effectiveness intriguing. In a small congregation, each person tends to be deeply valued and appreciated and, when they are absent, their absence tends to be more noticeable than…
Easter and the Observing of Days (reminders for those who observe holidays and those who don’t)
This week, I’m going to take a bit of a detour from the railroad we’ve been traveling with some posts focused upon Jesus’ death and His memorial which we call the Lord’s Supper (or the Eucharist for some). As I prepare to publish this post, it’s Easter week. Easter means it’s spring time. The temperature…
What is the Purpose of the Church? (Why Does Jesus’ Church Exist?)
In this post, I’m continuing down the train of thought I began with the post entitled “What Does GOD Want from Me?” We’ve considered GOD’s purpose for us individually and looked at some things the Scriptures teach us to be incorporating in our life. Today, we attempt to answer the question, “What is GOD’s purpose…
Why It’s Important to Confess Sin (Practicing Real, Authentic Confession)
Confession is a big deal to GOD. In fact, GOD says that in order to have our sins forgiven, the Christian must confess his sins to GOD. 8 If we claim to be without sin, we deceive ourselves and the truth is not in us. 9 If we confess our sins, he is faithful and…
Why Does the Church Meet? (Why Christians Should Gather)
Have you ever asked why GOD wants the church to assemble together? Most people would say that Christians gather in order to worship. Many Christians “go to church” because it’s what they’ve always done, it’s what their parents taught them, they believe GOD expects them to, or because Heb. 10:25 says not to stop meeting…
Would I Fit In?
If you love Jesus, love others, and love the truth, then you will fit in just fine! But here are just a few things to be aware of.
Top 10: Spiritual Blessings I’m Thankful For Today
Aside from Jesus, who obviously tops the list, here are ten examples of spiritual blessings I’m thankful for today. 10. I’m thankful for the process GOD uses to grow people. I’m thankful that GOD brings us along slowly, at His pace—which, like everything He does, is what’s best for us. I’m thankful that He’s still…
Church Notes: Encouragement and Evangelism
The following were my notes from leading our church’s assembly on 6/6/2010. Assignment The past two Sundays we’ve been discussing evangelism and encouraging others. We’ll continue that theme this Sunday. In preparation, please study the following: