(A sermon given May 2, 2020, upon re-opening the church after weeks of closure due to pandemic)
“Have you heard the song, “I'm so glad I'm a part of the family of God?” I titled my article today “The Family of God.” Aren't you glad you're part of the family of God? Isn't it good to get back together again after a long separation? Like when you send somebody away on a mission and they come back; it's homecoming!
I fear for our people. We've had empty pews for quite a few weeks, haven't we? At the drop of a hat the churches were closed and nobody was around. We think of it especially in terms of the “End Times”.
Main Points are:
Christianity is a meeting movement.
Assembling is commanded and is to be at church and on the Sabbath day.
God promises healing from pestilence if you come to the church, protection from pestilence for attendees, and threatens pestilence for absentees.
The Sermon:
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