Why Attend Every Service?Why Attend Every Service?

Hebrews 10:19-31Hebrews 10:19-31

IntroductionIntroduction

Some value in being habitualSome value in being habitual–A 73 year old man, pinned beneath A 73 year old man, pinned beneath

his tractor, was rescued after four his tractor, was rescued after four daysdays

–Neighbors, noticing he didn’t go to Neighbors, noticing he didn’t go to services on Wednesday evening, services on Wednesday evening, knew something was wrongknew something was wrong

IntroductionIntroduction

Why attend every service?Why attend every service?–God said Israel forgot him God said Israel forgot him

(Jeremiah 2:32)(Jeremiah 2:32)

–Are we guilty of doing the same?Are we guilty of doing the same?

–Do we remember Him only when it Do we remember Him only when it is convenient?is convenient?

Best PlaceBest Place

No better placeNo better place–In God’s presence for worshipIn God’s presence for worship

–Together with His peopleTogether with His people

–Do you truly believe in God?Do you truly believe in God?

–Do you love God?Do you love God?

Best PlaceBest Place

Many places to beMany places to be–David’s desire (Psalm 26:8, 12)David’s desire (Psalm 26:8, 12)

–His priority (Psalm 27:4)His priority (Psalm 27:4)

–His longing (Psalm 84:10; 122:1)His longing (Psalm 84:10; 122:1)

Best PlaceBest Place

Paul’s desirePaul’s desire–Remained in Troas (Acts 20:6, 7)Remained in Troas (Acts 20:6, 7)

–Worshiped on the Lord’s dayWorshiped on the Lord’s day

–Worship with faithful saints when Worship with faithful saints when traveling?traveling?

Best People Best People

Christians are the bestChristians are the best–Children of God, not the Devil Children of God, not the Devil

(Galatians 3:26, 27; Ephesians 5:1)(Galatians 3:26, 27; Ephesians 5:1)

–Lord’s brethren (Hebrews 2:10-13)Lord’s brethren (Hebrews 2:10-13)

–Lights (Philippians 2:15)Lights (Philippians 2:15)

–Not in darkness (Ephesians 5:8-11)Not in darkness (Ephesians 5:8-11)

Best PeopleBest People

I want to be where they areI want to be where they are–We may know the rich, powerful, We may know the rich, powerful,

famous, educated, distinguished etc.famous, educated, distinguished etc.

–Best are ChristiansBest are Christians

–Our companions (Psalm 119:63)Our companions (Psalm 119:63)

–Song: “Blest Be The Tie”Song: “Blest Be The Tie”

Best ProvisionsBest Provisions

Nourishment for the soulNourishment for the soul–Jesus taught us this (Matthew 4;4)Jesus taught us this (Matthew 4;4)

–Seek the proper food (John 6:27)Seek the proper food (John 6:27)

–Can be filled (Psalm 107:9)Can be filled (Psalm 107:9)

–Seek righteousness (Matthew 5:6)Seek righteousness (Matthew 5:6)

–The Word of Life (John 6:63)The Word of Life (John 6:63)

Best ProvisionsBest Provisions

Provided in the assemblyProvided in the assembly–God’s Word, not TV, ball game, etc.God’s Word, not TV, ball game, etc.

–Do we feed our soul like our body?Do we feed our soul like our body?

–Children in school for seven hours, Children in school for seven hours, five days, nine months a yearfive days, nine months a year

–Yet, we expect they can be fed Yet, we expect they can be fed spiritually in one sermon a weekspiritually in one sermon a week

Best ProvisionsBest Provisions

Be prepared for the Lord’s returnBe prepared for the Lord’s return–Hunger as David (Psalm 42:1, 2)Hunger as David (Psalm 42:1, 2)

–Real food for the soulReal food for the soul

Best PromisesBest Promises

Depend on my faithfulnessDepend on my faithfulness–Only those who endure Only those who endure

(Matthew 24:12, 13)(Matthew 24:12, 13)

–““Faithful unto death” Faithful unto death” (Revelation 2:10)(Revelation 2:10)

–Reward guaranteedReward guaranteed

Best PromisesBest Promises

No better promise and rewardNo better promise and reward–No gold, silver, etc. is more valuableNo gold, silver, etc. is more valuable

–He will claim us (Titus 2:14)He will claim us (Titus 2:14)

–Are we eagerly seeking Him? Are we eagerly seeking Him? (Hebrews 11:6)(Hebrews 11:6)

ConclusionConclusion

Make a commitmentMake a commitment

Here to worship GodHere to worship God