Acts 2:42-47 – 42 They spent their time in learning from the apostles, taking part in the fellowship, and sharing in the fellowship meals and the prayers. 43 Many miracles and wonders were being done through the apostles, and everyone was filled with awe. 44 All the believers continued together in close fellowship and shared their belongings with one another. 45 They would sell their property and possessions, and distribute the money among all, according to what each one needed. 46 Day after day they met as a group in the Temple, and they had their meals together in their homes, eating with glad and humble hearts, 47 praising God, and enjoying the good will of all the people. And every day the Lord added to their group those who were being saved. (Good News Translation)

Reasons Why Going to Church Is a Big Deal

✓ We come together to exalt God in worship

✓ We come together to evangelize our families, friends, and neighbors through the proclamation of the Word

✓ We come together to equip each other through teaching and mentoring

✓ We come together to edify one another through ministry and service

✓ We come together to _______________________ one another in fellowship

Acts 2:42 – They spent their time in . . . taking part in the fellowship, and sharing in the fellowship meals . . . . (Good News Translation)

Romans 14:19 – So then, let us aim for harmony in the church and try to build each other up. (New Living Translation)

Romans 15:2 – Instead, we should all please our brothers and sisters for their own good, in order to build them up in the faith. (Good News Translation)

Ephesians 4:29 – When you talk, do not say harmful things, but say what people need – words that will help others become stronger. Then what you say will do good to those who listen to you. (New Century Version)

Hebrews 10:24-25 – 24 And let us consider how to provoke one another to love and good deeds, 25 not neglecting to meet together, as is the habit of some, but encouraging one another, . . . (New Revised Standard Version)

✓ We come together to _______________________ God in prayer

Acts 2:42 – They spent their time . . . sharing in . . . the prayers. (Good News Translation)

Isaiah 59:1-2 – 1 Don’t think that the Lord is too weak to save you or too deaf to hear your call for help! 2 It is because of your sins that he doesn’t hear you. It is your sins that separate you from God when you try to worship him. (Good News Translation)

Psalm 66:18 – If I had not confessed the sin in my heart, the Lord would not have listened. (New Living Translation)

James 5:16 – . . . The prayer of a person living right with God is something powerful to be reckoned with. (The Message)

Matthew 18:19-20 – 19 “Again, I assure you: If two of you on earth agree about any matter that you pray for, it will be done for you by My Father in heaven. 20 For where two or three are gathered together in My name, I am there among them.” (Christian Standard Bible)