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By Jesse Jenkins

Benchley, March 31, 2013

• Introduction
  • It is important to maintain the right attitude in every relationship on earth.
  • We can know truth that pertains to our salvation.
• Know the truth (II Peter 3:18)
• Believe the truth (Mark 16:16; Acts 2:38; Ephesians 4:4; I Corinthians 15:58)
• Love the truth (II Thessalonians 2:10-12; Ezekiel 14:1-5; Colossians 3:5; Matthew 6:33; Numbers 22:3-4)
• Obey the truth
  • Some have knowledge of the truth, but do not believe it.
  • Some believe the truth, but do not love it.
  • Some believe the truth but do not obey it.
  • But no one knows, believe, and loves the truth without obeying it.
  • II Thessalonians 1:8-9
• Teach the truth to others (Matthew 28:18-20)
• Let us be impressed with the fact that as we treat the truth, we treat the Lord, and just so will the Lord and His truth treat us in that day.  (John 12:48)

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By David Watson

Benchley, April 8, 2012

• Acts 26:9-11 – Paul speaks about his former days of persecuting Christians.
• We don’t want to be in the category of people who are sincerely wrong!
• People become sincerely wrong by following false standards of authority:
• Conscience
• Proverbs 14:12; Acts 23:1; I Corinthians 4:3-4 – Paul lived with a good conscience even when persecuting Christians. God was the source of authority, not his conscience.
• Wisdom of people
• I Corinthians 2:4-5 – Our faith must rest on the power of God.
• I Corinthians 1:18-20 – God will destroy the wisdom of this world.
• Jeremiah 10:23
• The majority
• Matthew 7:13-14 – Many enter through the gate that leads to destruction.
• Family tradition
• Matthew 10:37
• Galatians 1:13-14 – Paul was zealous for his ancestral traditions even though they were wrong.
• People become sincerely right by following the Bible.
• Galatians 1:1,11-14 – Paul was clear about where his teaching came from.
• I Timothy 4:1-7 – Instructions for Timothy for sticking to sound doctrine.
• I Timothy 6:1-5 – More warnings about sticking to sound doctrine.
• II Timothy 2:15

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By Jesse Jenkins

Benchley, February 12, 2012

• The preacher:
• Speak words that become sound doctrine (Titus 2:1; II Timothy 4:2-4)
• Speak so as to be understood (I Corinthians 14:19)
• Speak the truth in love (Ephesians 4:15)
• Speak with all authority (Titus 2:15)
• The listener:
• Take heed what you hear (Mark 8:24; Acts 17:11)
• Take heed how you hear (Luke 8:18)
• Be sure the word is mixed with faith (Hebrews 4:2)
• Put the word to use in your life (James 1:22-25; Ezekiel 33:30-31)
• Control your thinking – do not let your mind wander (Nehemiah 8:3,5)
• Uphold, do not apologize for the truth that was taught. (Acts 18:24-26; Deuteronomy 4:1-2)

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By Jason Garcia

Benchley, December 25, 2011

• Psalms 15
• David asked the same question
• “Tent” – a simple dwelling
• “Holy Hill” – Zion/Jerusalem
• Christians seek a New Jerusalem (Hebrews 13:13-14; Revelation 21:1-3)
• Those who qualify
• Scripture lays out conditions (I Corinthians 9:24-27); Philippians 1:27; Hebrews 12:1)
• “Walk blamelessly” (Psalms 15:2) – II Peter 3:13-15; Colossians 1:21-23
• The blood of Christ makes one blameless, but one must still walk blamelessly (I Thessalonians 5:22; Hebrews 3:12-13; Romans 2:5-7).
• “Speaks truth in his heart” (Psalms 15:2)
• The Lord considers man’s heart as well as his actions. (Genesis 6:5; I Samuel 16:7; Matthew 7:22-28; I Corinthians 4:5; Revelation 2:23)
• We must test our hearts (Jeremiah 17:9-10; Hebrews 3:12)
• “Does not slander” (Psalms 15:3)
• We must filter our speech. (Ephesians 4:15,25,29; Colossians 3:9)
• If we do not control our speech, we are hypocrites. (James 3:9-12)
• “Takes no reproach against a friend” (Psalms 15:3)
• We must patiently and objectively seek the truth (I Timothy 5:19-20; Matthew 18:15-17)
• “Despises the vile and honors the reverent” (Psalms 15:4)
• We cannot afford to relax convictions. (Ephesians 5:6-12; Jude 3)
• We must save the lost, exercising caution. (Jude 22-23; Galatians 6:1)
• We must honor our brethren. (Acts 28:10; Proverbs 3:9; I Timothy 5:17)
• “Swears to his own hurt and does not change” (Psalms 15:4)
• Keeping our word can hurt sometimes. (Matthew 5:37)
• The exception comes when we discover our involvement is morally wrong. (Matthew 14:6-12)
• “Charges no interest, and takes no bribe.” (Psalms 15:5)
• We must give of our means without expecting anything in return. (Luke 14:12-14)
• Take a bribe to pervert justice will prevent us from dwelling with God.
• “He who does these things will never stumble.” (Psalms 15:5)
• Only in persevering can we hope to well with God. (II Peter 1:5-11)

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By Jesse Jenkins

Benchley, December 25, 2011

• I Corinthians 16:13-14
• Acts 18:10; I Corinthians 6:9-10; I Corinthians 3:1 – The church in Corinth is started.
• Watch ye
• For ourselves (II Corinthians 13:5; 11:28)
• For brother (Galatians 6:1)
• For Satan’s devices (I Peter 5:8)
• For the Lord’s coming (I Thessalonians 5:2,6; II Peter 3:12)
• Stand fast in the faith
• In one spirit and one mind (Philippians 1:27)
• In liberty in Christ (Galatians 5:1; Ephesians 6:10-17)
• In truth (II Thessalonians 2:15)
• In fight for the faith
• Quit ye (act) like men
• Not physical maturity
• But spiritual maturity
• Be strong
• Not physical strength
• But physical strength
• It takes food and exercise for strength
• Let all things be done with charity (love)
• Of God (Matthew 22:37)
• Of Christ (I Corinthians 16:22)
• Of truth (II Thessalonians 2:10)
• Of brother (I John 4:11-5:1)
• Of neighbor (Luke 10:30-35)
• Of enemies (Matthew 5:43-44; Romans 12:17-21)
• Love not in tongue or in word, but in deed and truth (I John 3:18)

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By Garren Stroud

Benchley, March 8, 2011

• The gospel is for all personalities
  • Driver:  Peter – Matthew 16:16,22; 17:4; 26:33
  • Analytical:  Paul – Romans 6:15-18; 7:15-f
  • Expressive:  Jude – Jude 11-18
  • Amiable
    • John – I John 2:10; 3:1-2
    • Philip – Acts 8:30
• The wisdom of man goes too far
  • Man says truth is not absolute.
    • Truth is based on each individual’s perspective.  What may be truth for one is not for another.  I Samuel 15:15-28
    • Pilate held to this wisdom.  John 18:38
  • There is absolute truth.  John 8:32; 17:17; Romans 1:25
  • There is a reason that truth is absolute.
    • Jeremiah 10:23; Isaiah 55:8-11; I Corinthians 2:9-16
• The truth concerning salvation
  • Faith is a must.  It is the truth from God.  Romans 1:16-17; Hebrews 11:6
  • Repentance is required.  It is the truth from God.  Luke 13:1-5; Acts 26:20
  • Confession must be made.  It is the truth from God.  Romans 10:9-10; Acts 8:37
  • Baptism is not an option.  It is the truth from God.  Acts 2:38; I Peter 3:21
  • The truth:  you can’t be saved without it!
• The truth converning living our lives as a Christian
  • Some have come to the point that organizational relationship places one in Christ.
    • II Timothy 2:15
    • The church saves no one.  Acts 2:47
    • Family lineage saves no one.  Ezekiel 18:20
    • Having our names in the directory does not place us in Christ.  Hebrews 12:23; Philippians 4:3
  • The child of God is in Christ by truth.  Colossians 1:21-23; I Peter 1:22
• Conclusion
  • The gospel is for all.  I John 4:4
  • The gospel can save all.  I Timothy 2:4

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By Nathan Torno

Benchley, November 21, 2010

• The story of how three apostles became complete through Christ.
• John:  the apostle of love?
  • Mark 3:17 – Called a son of thunder?
  • Luke 9:51-56
  • Mark 9:38-41
  • “He is a liar and the truth is not in him.”
  • The balance of truth and love
    • I John 1; I John 5:3; I John 3:18 show John’s balance of love and truth.
    • Love is truthful:  I Corinthians 13:6
    • Speak truth in love:  Ephesians 4:14-15
    • Point:  We must have both love and truth.  They are made perfect together.
    • Matthew 18:15
• The balance of humility and action
  • The apostle Paul was naturally active in working.
    • Persecuted the church in Acts 8:1-3
    • Philippians 3:4-6 – confidence in the flesh
  • Christ brought a change in Acts 9 and taught humility.
    • II Corinthians 12:7-10 – a thorn in the flesh
    • Philippians 1:21; 3:7
    • Paul’s admonition:  I Corinthians 15:58
  • Moses:  humility without action
    • Exodus 3:10-11
    • Exodus 4:10-12
  • Point:  we need to have a balance of humiltiy and action in working for God.
• The balance of trust/faith and knowledge
  • Peter:  some initial truth/faith but without knowledge
    • Luke 5:1-5
    • Matthew 14:22-33 – walking on the water
    • John 21:19-22
  • Some follow Christ with truth/faith but without knowledge
    • Hosea 4:6
    • Romans 10:1-2
  • Can we at times follow Christ with knowledge but without trust/faith?
    • Prayer:  James 1:5-7
    • Trust in God’s control
      • Matthew 6:25-30
      • Proverbs 3:5-6
• Learn balance
  • With both truth and love
  • With both humility and action
  • With both faith/trust and knowledge
  • I Corinthians 11:1

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By Chris Thomas

Benchley, September 19, 2010

• John 10:30-38; Psalms 82
• John 18:37
• Truth is what is revealed in the Bible
  • Knowledge of God is critical.  Hosea 4:6
  • The way god speaks to us today:  Hebrews 1:1-2; 4:12; II Timothy 3:16-17
  • There is no further revelation to come.  Jude 3; Galatians 1:8-9
  • Psalms 119:1ff; Isaiah 59:1-2,15-16; John 14:13-14; 16:7-15
  • Jesus is the way to salvation.  John 14:6; Acts 4:12
  • Paul’s background:  Philippians 3:5-6
  • Acts 13:46-47; Isaiah 55:9
  • God reveals how he wants to be served.  I Corinthians 10:1-11; I John 2:1
  • All people everywhere must repent.  Acts 17:30-31; II Corinthians 5:10
  • I John 1:1-10
  • The example of Naaman the leper.  II Kings 5:1-14

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By David Watson

Benchley, September 19, 2010

• III John 1
• Gaius
  • III John 1:1-14
    • II John 1:4 – We should rejoice when others are walking in truth.
    • I John 1:6 – We should walk in truth.
  • III John 1:5-8
    • Like Gaius, we can do something in the name of the truth.
  • We don’t have to do some great work for the Lord.  We can support the cause through whatever way is available to us. – I Corinthians 12:13-15; Romans 16:1-5; 12:4-5; Ephesians 4:6; Matthew 10:42
• Diotrephes
  • III John 1:9-10 – He loved to have preeminence in the church.
    • Matthew 23:2
• Demetrius

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By Jesse Jenkins

Benchley, September 12, 2010

• II Thessalonians 2:13 – Calvinists argue that God selects certain individuals to be saved.  That is not what this verse is saying.  God has chosen to save those that follow Him.  Notice that the verse says people are chosen by belief in the truth.
• II Thessalonians 2:15 – See I Corinthians 2:11-13.  We must be sure that we are holding fast to truth itself and not our opinion on the truth.
• II Thessalonians 2:16 – See Romans 3:23-26.
• II Thessalonians 2:17 – See Ephesians 3:10.