Podcast: Download

By Tim Stevens

Benchley, September 29, 2011

• From the rescuers above – there’s help!
• Romans 5:6-8; 8:3; John 8:23 – Christ died to save us when we couldn’t save ourselves.
• Romans 5:20-21; I John 2:1-2 – God’s grace saves us through Jesus’ sacrifice.
• Hebrews 4:14-16 – Jesus our High Priest
• Cooperation with the rescuer – a must!
• Romans 3:25-26 – God provided Jesus to serve as the sacrifice for our sins.
• Romans 10:5-11 – God provided the means for our salvation.
• Romans 6:3-4; Galatians 3:27 – We must be baptized and then live faithfully to be saved.
• We must cooperate with the plan God has put in place to be saved.
• Those being rescued – work together!
• Ephesians 4:1-3 – Keep the “unity of the Spirit in the bond of peace.”
• Hebrews 10:36 – We must have endurance.
• We need to show the world how Christians should act! John 13:34-35
• There’s light at the end of the tunnel!
• Matthew 2:2 – Jesus’ birth brought a light over Bethlehem.
• Matthew 4:16; John 1:1-9 – Jesus is the light.
• Revelation 21:22-27 – The saved walk in the light of Jesus.
• I John 3:1-3

Podcast: Download

By Tim Stevens

Benchley, September 28, 2011

• Hebrews 13:4
• Malachi 2:16 – The United States has the highest divorce rate in the world.
• Psalms 127:3-5
• The Bible is loved and taught.
• II Timothy 3:16-17 – The importance of the Bible.
• When this happens in a home, the sanctity of marriage is upheld. Matthew 19:4-6
• James 4:8 – God draws near to us through His word.
• The father is true and strong.
• Ephesians 5:23-25 – The husband is to be the leader and love his wife.
• I Timothy 5:8 – A man is to provide for his own.
• Joshua 24:15
• “No success in life makes up for failure in the home.”
• The mother is the homemaker.
• Responsibilities of wives – Titus 2:4-5; I Timothy 5:4; Ephesians 5:24; Proverbs 30:10-31
• Children are led to know Christ.
• Responsibilities of children to parents and parents to children – Ephesians 6:1,4
• Children must be disciplined – Proverbs 22:6; 23:13; 13:24

Podcast: Download

By Tim Stevens

Benchley, September 27, 2011

• Nahum 1:2-7 – “God is jealous, and the Lord avenges.” “The Lord is good … God knows those who trust in Him.”
• Romans 11:33 – The depth of riches of the wisdom and knowledge of God.
• Romans 11:22 – “Goodness” of God and “severity” of God
• Nahum 1:2 – “The Lord avenges and is furious.”
• Deuteronomy 32:39-41
• God’s character is balanced between His wrath and His love. Hebrews 1:9
• The wrath of God
• Old Testament illustrations
• Flooded the earth – Genesis 1:23-28; 6:5-8; 7:23
• Cities wiped off map – Genesis 18:20-33; 19:24-25
• Death sentence on ten spies – Numbers 14:26-32
• Earth swallowed rebels – Numbers 16:20-33
• Casting out the Canaanites – Deuteronomy 9:3-4
• Doom upon Israel – Deuteronomy 28:25-28
• Romans 15:4 – Things written before were written for our learning.
• In the future
• Judged as individuals – Romans 14:12
• Upon the impenitent – II Thessalonians 1:8-9
• Upon “backsliding” Christians – Hebrews 10:26-27
• The impending wrath of God – Romans 1:18; Matthew 25:32,46,41; Revelation 20:11-15
• Should motivate us to repent!
• II Corinthians 5:11; Matthew 23:37-39; I Thessalonians 1:10; Colossians 1:28-29; II Peter 3:9

Podcast: Download

By Tim Stevens

Benchley, September 26, 2011

• Romans 1:16-17
• The gospel: good news of the kingdom of God and of salvation through Jesus Christ.
• Acts 2:14-39 – gospel sermon Pentecost
• Discuss and explain scriptures.
• Peter: Acts 2:16,25,34-35
• Quoted Old Testament prophets (Joel, David)
• Steven: Acts 7
• Philip: Acts 8:28-35
• Christ as man’s only hope
• Peter: Acts 2:22-24; 31-33; 36
• Preached Jesus and salvation on Pentecost
• Philip: Acts 8:4-5
• Preached Christ to Samaritans and Ethiopians
• Paul: Acts 16:32; II Corinthians 4:5; I Corinthians 3:6
• Preached Christ
• I Peter 1:3-4
• Disturbed the audience
• Peter: Acts 2:36-37
• Jews “cut to the heart” on Pentecost
• Stephen: Acts 7
• Stoned to death
• Paul: Acts 17
• Some in Athens “mocked,” some “believed”
• Isaiah 30:9-10; Acts 20:7; II Timothy 4:2
• Acts 4:29,31 – They spoke with boldness.
• Caused one to ask questions
• Peter: Acts 2
• Philip: Acts 8
• Paul: Acts 16
• Told “how” to be saved
• Peter: Acts 2
• Philip: Acts 8:12,36-39
• Paul: Acts 16:30-33 – Philippian jailer believed and was baptized
• The plan of salvation
• Man’s version:
• Admit being a sinner
• Repent
• Believe
• Pray Sinner’s Prayer
• Remission of sins, saved!, alive!, child of God!
• Water baptism is an “outward showing of an inward doing” (Romans 6:3-4). Man wants to place salvation before baptism.
• God’s version:
• Hear (Acts 10:33; Romans 10:17)
• Believe (Acts 18:8; John 8:24)
• Repent (Acts 2:38; Luke 13:3)
• Confess (Acts 8:37; Romans 10:10)
• Baptized (Acts 2:38,47; Matthew 16:16; Romans 6:3-4)
• Produced conviction! (leading a person into the Lord’s church)
• Peter: Acts 2:41,47 – Jews on Pentecost added to the church
• The gospel also:
• Helps Christians grow! (Acts 2:42)
• Produces unity! (Acts 2:44)

Podcast: Download

By Tim Stevens

Benchley, September 25, 2011

• I John 2:15-17
• James 4:4 – Do not be a friend of the world.
• Matthew 6:24 – We can’t serve God and the world.
• I John 5:17; I John 3:4 – Definition of sin.
• Proverbs 6:16-19 – Things the Lord hates.
• Ephesians 5:11 – Expose the works of darkness.
• God calls me to perfection.
• Psalms 139:23-24
• I Peter 2:21
• Romans 3:23; Isaiah 59:2 – Sin separates us from God.
• Ephesians 1:3-4; I John 2:1-2 – Jesus came to save us when we sin.
• I John 1:7-10 – Jesus’ blood cleanses us from sin.
• His grace and forgiveness keeps me perfect.
• Proverbs 14:9 – Fools mock at sin.
• Romans 6:23 – The wages of sin is death.
• Romans 6:1-2 – Shall we continue in sin that grace may abound?
• Titus 2:11-14 – Jesus came to redeem us from every lawless deed.
• Ephesians 1:7
• God seeks my progress.
• Romans 6:12-14 – Don’t let sin reign over you.

Podcast: Download

By Tim Stevens

Benchley, September 25, 2011

• Luke 23:44-46
• Day of agony
• Mark 14:46,65; Luke 22:63-64; 23:11 – Jesus is taken and treated roughly.
• John 19:1 – Jesus is scourged.
• John 19:2-3 – The soldiers continue to mock Jesus.
• John 19:17 – Jesus was crucified.
• John 10:17-18 – Jesus gave Himself to be crucified.
• Day of dread
• John 2:19; 3:14; Matthew 16:21 – Jesus prophecies His own death.
• John 12:27; Matthew 26:38 – Jesus was deeply troubled before His crucifixion.
• Day of humiliation
• Deuteronomy 21:22-23; Galatians 3:13
• Hebrews 12:3; Philippians 2:5-8 – We must remember what Jesus endured and not be discouraged.
• Day of infamy
• John 19:14; Luke 23:27; Matthew 27:41-44 – The infamy of Jesus’ crucifixion.
• Hebrews 12:2
• Romans 8:32

Podcast: Download

By Tim Stevens

Benchley, September 25, 2011

• John 13:1-17
• Mark 9:33-35 – Greatness consists not of ruling, but of serving.
• This type of service:
• Doesn’t worry about my rights!
• Ephesians 6:5-7; Romans 12:10-11
• Doesn’t expect to be served in return.
• John 13:15
• Doesn’t wait for others to begin.
• Serves alone if necessary.
• “You have to serve before you can lead.”
• Doesn’t expect a favorable response.
• John 13:7
• Don’t fish for compliments.
• Is not just reserved for my friends.
• Matthew 5:43-48 – Love your enemies and do good to those who hate you.
• Romans 12:17-21 – Do not repay evil for evil. Do good to your enemies.
• Looks and is treated like a servant.

Podcast: Download

By David Watson

Benchley, September 21, 2011

• Galatians 3:13 – Was Jesus cursed when He died on the cross?
• Galatians 3:8-14 – If we were to live under a system of law, we would have to be perfect and never sin. Jesus redeemed us from the old system of law by dying on the cross. He became a curse for us in that His body was cursed with crucifixion Jesus underwent a physical curse to redeem us from a spiritual curse.
• Mark 15:38 – The veil being torn symbolized the changing of the priesthood, as well as a sign that the Old Law was obsolete.
• Hebrews 9:8 – The way into the most holy place was made evident to all after the death of Jesus.

Next week, September 25-30, 2011, the Benchley church of Christ just north of Bryan, TX will be holding a gospel meeting.  Tim Stevens will be preaching on Sunday and then every week night at 7:30.  A map and schedule of services is provided below.  Feel free to download it, print it, and share it with whoever you can.  We hope you can come and here some pure preaching straight from the Bible!  (If you can’t make it, audio recordings of the lessons will be posted here as soon after the service as possible.)

Podcast: Download

By Chris Thomas

Benchley, September 18, 2011

• What the cross was
• What God made it
• Acts 2:3; 5:30; 10:39; Romans 3:25; Philippians 2:8; Hebrews 12:2; Romans 5:8; Ephesians 2:16; I Peter 1:10-12
• The Cross is for all.
• Titus 2:11-14; Romans 1:16; Matthew 28:19; Acts 1:8; Romans 9:6; Ephesians 3:1-12; Romans 10:11-12; Galatians 3:28
• The Cross is our only hope.
• John 14:6
• Christ is our unshakable foundation.
• The Cross is a call.
• Luke 9:23; Romans 12:1; II Timothy 2:22; 3:16-17; Hebrews 4:12
• II Peter 3:10-13; Galatians 3:27 – the coming of the day of the Lord