Article: Sermon content is the most important reasons for church attendance

The Gallup poll recently undertook a survey about why people attend and do not attend church worship services at both Protestant and Catholic churches.

The 5 most important reasons for people attending worship are:

1. Sermons or talks that teach you more about scripture
2. Sermons or lectures that help you connect religion to your own life
3. Spiritual programs geared toward children and teenagers
4. Lots of community outreach and volunteer opportunities
5. Dynamic religious leaders who are interesting and inspiring  

The 5 most important reasons why people don't attend church worship are:

1. You prefer to worship on your own
2. You don't like organized religion
3. You aren't very religious
4. You haven't found a church or other place of worship that you like
5. You don't have the time

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