We begin our worship with a solemn declaration. This declaration is made by the congregation. It is well that we constantly remind ourselves of the fact that divine worship is a meeting between God and his people. Every part of our church worship should be either a speaking of God to his children or a speaking of the congregation to […]

When we go to church on the Lord’s Day or on special occasions meet with the congregation for worship, we go to meet God. I do not know how deeply this idea is imbedded in your soul, but I am sure that you know that this is the truth. Knowing the truth, however, is not sufficient. The […]

It is my intention to write a series of brief articles under the topic: church-going. It will surely harm no one, and it may be of abiding value to many if we try to give account to ourselves of our church attendance and the fruits which we ought to expect from this activity. We are […]

For you know the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, that though he was rich, yet for your sake he became poor, so that by his poverty you might become rich. II Corinthians 8:9 These words are part of an appeal made by the apostle Paul to the Corinthians for financial aid to the poverty stricken mother church […]

The sermon occupies a most important place in our worship. The congregation has come to hear the Word of God. This should be borne in mind by both the preacher and the congregation. There is always the danger that we forget this. The preacher can easily forget that he is an ambassador of Christ. The […]