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Ephesians 5:25 (NKJV) 25 Husbands, love your wives, just as Christ also loved the church and gave Himself for her,

2 Corinthians 11:28 (NKJV) 28 besides the other things, what comes upon me daily: my deep concern for all the churches.

 Can one love the Lord and NOT love His church?  Can one be in submission to Jesus and ‘refuse’ to support His church?  Can one serve Jesus and ‘refuse’ to serve as a faithful committed member of a local church?

 Who Could Be Depended On To Be Present At Every Service?  Would Our Worship Be Scriptural, Sincere, and Enthusiastic?  Could Anyone Be Depended On To Get Anything Done?  Would We Have The Financial Support To Carry Out Our Work?  Who Would Be Engaged In Personal Evangelism?  Would We All Strive For Unity?

 We are commanded to “Consider one another in order to stir up love and good works,” – (Heb. 10:24,25)  Early disciples “continued steadfastly in the apostles' doctrine and fellowship, in the breaking of bread, and in prayers.” (Acts 2:42)  What is your attitude toward assembling with the saints? - (Ps. 122:1)

 Your presence encourages others – ( while your absence discourages them ) - (1 Thes 5:11-14)  The local church needs its members available to serve - (Romans 12:4-8)  What message is sent to visitors when attendance is way down – Our worship suffers / We send the wrong message! - (Titus 2:7)

 “God is Spirit, and those who worship Him must worship in spirit and truth.” - (John 4:24)  God does not accept unauthorized worship - (Gen 4:3- 7; Lev 10:1; Mat 15:7-9)  We should praise, seek and love God with our whole heart - (Psalm 9:1; 111:1; 119:2,10,34,58,69; 138:1; Mark 12:29-31; Heb 13:5)

 There are many things needed by this local church –  Elders, deacons, teachers, etc...  Song & prayer leaders, serving the Lord’s supper, scripture reading, announcements, etc....  Grounds keepers, cleaning & maintenance of building, audio recording, Lord’s supper prep, web site, treasurer, call screener, Bible Cor. course grading/mailing, etc...

 There are many things needed by this local church – Romans 12:4-8 (NKJV) 4 For as we have many members in one body, but all the members do not have the same function, 5 so we, being many, are one body in Christ, and individually members of one another. 6 Having then gifts differing according to the grace that is given to us, let us use them: if prophecy, let us prophesy in proportion to our faith;...

 There are many things needed by this local church – Romans 12:4-8 (NKJV) 7 or ministry, let us use it in our ministering; he who teaches, in teaching; 8 he who exhorts, in exhortation; he who gives, with liberality; he who leads, with diligence; he who shows mercy, with cheerfulness. If we love the church – we will give our abilities to its service!

 Do you “Honor the Lord with your possessions, And with the firstfruits of all your increase” - (Prov 3:9)  Do you give with “liberality?” - (Rom 12:8)  Do you give as you “prosper?” – (1 Cor 16:1,2)  Do you give “cheerfully?” – (2 Cor 9:7)

 The local church has work to do which requires money! - (1 Thes 1:8; Phili 4:15,16; 1 Cor 16:1,2)  The church has bills and necessities which requires money - (utilities; supplies, facilities, etc.)  What if everyone gave “LIKE” you? – Would we be able to carry out our work? Would we be able to facilitate our needs?

 Do you go everywhere preaching the word? - (Acts 8:4,5)  Do you care if your neighbor, friend, work associate, etc. is lost - (Rom 1:14-16; 2 Thes 1:7-9)  What if everyone engaged in personal evangelism “LIKE” you? – (Would the church grow with your help? Who would hear the gospel in Central Arkansas?)

 Those who love the Lord – love unity based upon what the Lord has said - (John 17:20,21; 1 Cor. 1:10-13; Phili 2:1-5; Eph 4:1-6)  There are too many who cause problems with their attitudes, agendas, and teaching - (1 Cor 3:3; Gal 5:15; Rom 16:17; etc)  What if all strove for unity like you? – (would we be at peace?)

 Our Attendance Would Be Consistently __________  All Present Would Be _________ _________ By Our Worship.  We Would ______________ Have Trouble Finding Someone To Get The Work Done!  We _____________ Be Able To Fund Our Local Work & Needs!  We Would _________ In Our Personal Evangelistic efforts?  We Would Have ______________ Good or Poor Edified or discouraged Never / Often Would /Wouldn’t Excel / Fail Harmony / Wars

 Can one love the Lord and NOT love His church?  Can one be in submission to Jesus and ‘refuse’ to support His church?  Can one serve Jesus and ‘refuse’ to serve as a faithful committed member of a local church?