Is it ok to skip church and watch sermons at home? See Billy Graham's reply

These days when sermons can easily be watched in the comfort of one's bedroom, one will be tempted to just do service from home, but is it the best?

Graham was asked whether it was necessary to attend worship when the same service is available to watch from home.

The Rev pointed out that while there is value in being able to watch church services on television, it is preferable to attend in person.

He reiterated that while there were certain benefits to being able to watch church services, especially for someone with health problems like himself, a person loses out by not attending in person when they are able to.

"First, you'll miss the opportunity to be part of the congregation — to sing with others, to give to God's work, and especially to get to know other believers and learn from them. 

But you also may miss the opportunity to serve Christ alongside your fellow believers. A vital church isn't just inward-looking; it also looks outward and seeks to serve others in the name of Jesus."


*Fellowship with other Christians is important and shouldn't be taken for granted. Don't be a lone Christian. Walk with the pack.

"And let us not neglect our meeting together, as some people do, but encourage one another, especially now that the day of his return is drawing near." Heb 10:25


 Watch your online sermons but also go to church, unless there is a good reason not to. You are so right sir.