Reasons to Never Miss a Sunday Service

The most important practice in Christianity is going to church every week, which builds our faith and forms a community where we grow spiritually together. The Bible speaks strongly about consistent fellowship and worship; it is in it that the great power of transformation lies when believers come together.

Now, the book of Hebrews encourages us not to forsake the gathering together:

“And let us consider how we may spur one another on toward love and good deeds, not giving up meeting together, as some are in the habit of doing, but encouraging one another—and all the more as you see the Day approaching.” (Hebrews 10:24-25, NIV)

And let us consider one another to provoke unto love and to good works: Not forsaking the assembling of ourselves together, as the manner of some is; but exhorting one another: and so much the more, as ye see the day approaching. This very verse actually speaks of mutual encouragement and support, which really happens when people who attend church regularly come.

Now, through attending church each week, we have consistent opportunities for spiritual growth and discipleship. We learn God’s Word by listening to sermons, attending Bible studies, and spending time in fellowship, growing in our understanding of what God’s will is in our lives. King David said, “How amiable are thy tabernacles.”

“I was glad when they said unto me, Let us go into the house of the Lord.” (Psalm 122:1, KJV)

I would consider the Lord’s house a joy, refreshing my soul and learning to worship with others as I grow in God.

The early church shows the power of community and support:

“They were continually devoting themselves to the apostles’ teaching and to fellowship, to the breaking of bread and to prayer. Everyone kept feeling a sense of awe; and many wonders and signs were taking place through the apostles. And all those who had believed were together and had all things in common.” (Acts 2:42-44, NIV)

For a Christian, it is of this essence. From being together every week, there are relationships made—good networks for emotional and spiritual support, shared burdens, and victories together with each other, simply living out the incarnation.

Just remember the story of Barb, who was a very lonely girl full of doubts. Thus, she began to go to her local church every Sunday. Soon enough, she found in this new community a comfort with its praying and kind words. The sense of belonging came to her, and a new lease on her spiritual life began. For example, a family for which church attendance was a priority; despite a busy schedule, they make sure they go to church every week. That not only helped bring them closer as a family but also inculcate high Christian morals in their children. The sermons each week and the fellowship were always a good form of guidance that motivated living life daily.

If you are drifting off regular church attendance, I encourage you to come back. There’s a revival of some sorts that emerges when people come together with others of like precious faith and worship God—being fed and growing together. As the psalmist declared:

“For a day in Your courts is better than a thousand elsewhere. I would rather be a doorkeeper in the house of my God than dwell in the tents of wickedness.” (Psalm 84:10, NKJV)

Only this would be better: to be in the very presence of God with other believers, because that is the source of our recharging and of refocusing our attention to the things that really do matter.

Going to church every week is not just some ritual but a lifeline to our faith, anchoring us in a deepening relationship with God, nurturing spiritual growth, and reaching out lovingly to others. Let us embrace this joy and privilege of gathering together because it is in this place that we encourage each other to love and good deeds. May we all be encouraged to make Sunday church attendance a priority in our lives and a place where God may continue to work through us and amongst us.

All teachings are prayerfully written by Daniel Glasco, utilizing available resources to faithfully present biblical truth and discipleship encouragement.