Article 15 Volume 13
Sunday, October 29, 2023
Matthew J. Pearson is the pastor of Warner Baptist Church
Guest Preacher: Reverend Clyde Williams
Scripture: Hebrew 10:23-25
Subject: The Church: A Gathering of Mutuality
Synopsis of the Sermon
The church is an attraction to many persons for a variety of reasons. It is a place (speaking of the building) where people can gather and share many different ideas. These ideas may include singing, dancing, learning a trade, or fulfilling a desire to build a gigantic building. There are just so many things that people do to build a building. But there is one thing that is noticeably missing in the things that people do to build a church. They fail to realize that the biggest tool for attracting people to the church is "The Word". It is the Word that draws people to God.
Don't go after their money, but their hearts and willingness to work for the Lord.
Churches should be putting more emphasis on missionary work. This work should include more than just giving material things, although it is good to include that venture in your missionary work, but don't be blinded to not talking about Jesus and salvation, prayer, the goodness of God, helping the downtrodden, sharing, and trusting in God. Strive to be equipped with the whole armor of God ( Read Ephesians 4: 12-16).
Reverend Williams put emphasis on Christians loving one another in order to stir up love and good work.
In conclusion, we need to encourage each other and live like the end is now.
Again, more emphasis needs to be put on "The Word" in our missionary endeavors.
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