Sermon by Mike Smith

3. SOME SEEM TO BELIEVE THEY LOVE GOD BUT QUIT THE CHURCH… If they quit the church they quit on Jesus’ body which is part of Him. Acts 9:4-5 If one loves God they will keep His commands. Jn. 14:15; 1 John 5:3 Must be a part of the church/body. Hebrews 10:25; 12:23 Be active member in Christ’s church. Ephesians 3:10-11, 21

4. SOME THINK THEY WORSHIP GOD BUT FORSAKE THE ASSEMBLING… The faithful continue stedfastly in many things. Acts 2:42, 20:7 Giving -1 Corinthians 16:1-2 Regular assembling together –Heb.10:25 Need to remember that Jesus commanded, “teaching them to obey all that I have commanded you. And remember, I am with you each and every day until the end of the age.” Matthew 28:20 ISV

5. SOME BELIEVE THEY WORSHIP GOD BUT WITH A HEART OF BITTERNESS… God Wants Love, Not Hatred… Not troubles - Matthew 5:23-24 True worship is in spirit and truth. John 4:23-24 Worship with Right attitudes –Eph.4:31,32 In order to pray acceptably. Mt. 6:12, 14-15 God wants a willing heart. Eph. 6:6

6. SOME LOVE GOD BUT NOTTHE BRETHREN… Can’t be so… Must love God and brother also -1 John 4:20-21 Must exist and continue -Hebrews 13:1 Our Love needs to be sincere, fervent and pure… 1 Peter 1:22

7. SOME THINK THEY CAN PREPARE FOR HEAVEN WITHOUT BEING SPIRITUAL… Seek God’s will - Matthew 6:10, 33 Seek the things above -Colossians 3:1-3 Seek faith in God and Jesus’ / promises - John 14:1-3 Prepare for heaven and the judgment. 1 Peter 1:4-5, 10; 4:17-18

8. Let us do God’s will! Matthew 7:21 God said, Hear My Son. Mt. 17:5 Jesus says to be saved… Hear the gospel – Jn. 5:24; Rom. 1:16 Believe it– Mark 16:15-16 Repent of your sins – Luke 13:3 Confess Him – Mt. 10:32-33 Be baptized – Mark 16:16 Be faithfully obedient! Rev. 2:10; Heb. 5:9 Let Us Live By Every Word of God!