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By Jesse Jenkins

Benchley, January 16, 2011

• I Timothy 2:11 – Not necessarily complete silence, but quietly and in subjection.  This is a general principle and is not only applicable to Bible classes and worship services.
• I Timothy 2:15 – Through a woman bearing a child (namely, Jesus) salvation was made possible.

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By Danny Lackey

Benchley, January 12, 2011

• The cure for absenteeism
  • Matthew 6:33; 10:37-38 – Absenteeism boils down to a lack of commitment to Christ.
• Thoughts on worship
  • Worship:  “homage rendered to God”
  • Kinds of worship:
    • Acts 17:23 – ignorant worship
    • Matthew 15:8-9 – vain worship
    • Colossians 2:23 – manmade worship
    • John 4:23-24 – true worship
  • What the Bible tells us about worship:  John 4:24; 17:17
  • Heavenly worship:  Revelation 4:8-11; 5:11-14; 7:9-12
• The five acts of worship:
  • Singing (Ephesians 5:19; Colossians 3:16)
  • Praying (I Thessalonians 5:17; Matthew 6:9; James 5:13)

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By David Watson

Benchley, January 9, 2011

• Genesis 6
• The obedience of Noah
  • Genesis 6:5-12 – Noah was totally outnumbered by wickedness.
  • Genesis 6:14-16 – God commands Noah to build the ark.
  • Mark 8:34; Matthew 5:27-28,43-44; 7:21 – God commands us to go against some of our natural tendencies.
  • Noah’s obedience was not convenient!
  • Hebrews 11:7
• The punishment of God
  • Genesis 6:17; 7:23 – God punished mankind.
  • II Peter 3:3-7 – God will punish again.
  • We must pay attention to how God has punished man before and be careful to obey Him now.
  • Hebrews 10:26
• The salvation of God
  • Genesis 8:1; 9:1; 6:13
  • I Peter 3:18-22; II Peter 2:4-9 – God offers us salvation just as He offered it to the people in Noah’s day.

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By Jesse Jenkins

Benchley, January 9, 2011

• Praying for those in authority
• I Timothy 2:5 – Jesus on earth was our mediator.  Through His death, He made it possible for us to approach God.  Now in heaven, He intercedes to God on our behalf as a high priest.
• I Timothy 2:9-10 – Dressing modestly; prohibition against overdress.

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By Danny Lackey

Benchley, January 5, 2011

• Excuses made for not attending the services, continued:
  • Sports team is having a tournament, game
  • Bad weather
  • Sick
  • Don’t get anything out of the service
  • Had to work
• Discussion about handling our responsibilities as Christians while traveling

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By David Watson

Benchley, January 2, 2011

• Lamentations 3:40
• Have I lived more righteously?
  • Romans 6:12 – Our bodies are not to be used unrighteously.
  • I Timothy 6:11; II Timothy 2:22 – Pursue righteousness.
• Have I gotten better about reading the Bible?
  • Luke 10:38-42 – God must be our priority.
  • Deuteronomy 17:18-20 – The king was to read God’s law every day.
• Have I increased my prayers?
  • Daniel 6:10 – Daniel refuses to stop praying.
  • Romans 12:12-13; James 5:13-16 – We are commanded to pray.
• Have I done better in sharing the gospel?
  • Mark 12:41-44 – The widow contributing to the treasury.
  • I Corinthians 3:6

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Benchley, January 2, 2011

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By Jason Garcia

Benchley, December 29, 2010

• Romans 7:13-23
• Philippians 3:12-14
• What can hinder us?
  • Relationships
    • Family (Matthew 10:34-37)
    • Friends (I Corinthians 15:33)
  • Personal interests
    • Hobbies, careers, school activities (Luke 9:59-62)
  • Sin
    • Sin separates us from God (Isaiah 59:1,2; Acts 8:13,21-22; I John 1:6-7; 2:3-6)
• How do we remove these hindrances?
  • Relationships
    • Deal drastically with these issues (Matthew 18:7-9)
  • Personal interests
    • Remain focused on Jesus to retain the right perspective on all else (Hebrews 12:1-2)
  • Sin
    • Resist sin, and take preventative measures against it (Ephesians 4:27; 6:16; Romans 13:13-14)
    • Confess our sin (I John 1:9)
  • Know God’s Word
    • Study, renew, transform (Romans 12:2; Colossians 3:9-11)
• We must always remember …
  • The greatness of God’s love (Ephesians 3:14-19; Hebrews 7:25)
  • Christ is eager to forgive (Luke 5:17-20; 23:39-43)
  • Though He is full of grace and mercy, He still expects our best effort (I Corinthians 10:13; James 4:7)