The Importance of Community in Worship
The Earliest Glimpse at Community in Worship In Acts 2:41-47, we get the first glimpse of community life among the earliest believers. At the heart of their community was worship. Since our concept of worship encompases both the daily life of the believer and the formal gatherings of the church, in Acts 2, we must […]
Prayer of Confession of Sin and Assurance of Pardon
“Prayer of Confession of Sin and Assurance of Pardon” is a common heading for the order of service; at our church, we call it “Prayer of Confession and Hope of the Gospel.” Below is a list of Scripture passages to aid you as you plan corporate prayer for your order of service. Looking for a […]
Achieve Spiritual Health by Stretching Your Spiritual Muscles
After an ordeal with a slipped disc, my spine doctor told me to get serious about stretching. Stretching, really? He said it’s vital. We recognize diet and exercise as the key to a healthy lifestyle, not stretching. It is humorous to imagine a couple of sports announcers providing a running commentary as an athlete moves […]