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Introduction

  • Mark 12:31

This is the law!

  • Romans 13:8 – This is not saying it is sinful to take out a loan. Instead, it is emphasizing the importance of loving each other.
  • Galatians 5:13-14
  • Hebrews 13:2-3 – Treat everyone as valuable.

Prove to be a neighbor.

  • Luke 10:25-37 – Jesus gives the parable of the good Samaritan to show how to be a good neighbor. I need to be a neighbor. I Need to take initiative and do the right thing.
  • Matthew 7:12 – Jesus calls us to a higher standard. We are to initiate kindness.
  • Matthew 5:38-45 – Love everyone, even your enemies.

Get in the habit of thinking about what would help others.

  • Jonah 3:10-4:2, 11
  • Romans 15:1-3 – Seek to please your neighbor, not yourself.
  • I Corinthians 10:24
  • We must look to see the value in others – we are all souls!
  • James 2:8

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Faith (2025)

Classes - Benchley church of Christ

TK

June 01, 2025

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Faith establishes trust

  • John 11:40 (everyday life) – Jesus wants us to believe in extreme moments just like we do in the mundane, everyday moments.
  • Matthew 17:20 (evidence)
  • II Corinthians 5:6-8 (walk by faith)

Examples from scripture

  • Noah – Genesis 6:14-7:6-20
  • Shadrach, Meshach, and Abed-nego – Daniel 3:11-26, 17
    • They trusted in God’s plan. They also trusted that if God chose not to deliver them from the furnace, He will still deliver them.

Examples: evidence in our lives

  • Answered prayers
  • Maturity in our lives through the scriptures (virtue, knowledge, self-control) and the evidence that God is working in our lives (II Timothy 1:7)
  • Love for one another (add to godliness, brotherly kindness, love) – Matthew 22:37-40
  • Death (ultimate trust in God’s promises) – II Corinthians 5:7-10

Faith creates courage

  • Courage: mental or moral strength to venture, persevere, and withstand danger, fear, or difficulty
  • Fear:
    • To have a reverential awe (God), to be afraid of
    • An unpleasant, often strong emotion caused by anticipation or awareness of danger

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Joshua (2025)

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Joshua 3:1-4:24
DW

May 28, 2025

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Joshua 3

  • Joshua 3:3 – See Exodus 25:10, 22; 26:34. In Hebrews 9:2-5, 9 the previous tabernacle is compared with the greater tabernacle.
  • Joshua 3:17 – The Israelites crossed on dry ground – it wasn’t even wet ground even though the water was just stopped in v16. Compare Exodus 14 when the Israelites crossed the Red Sea. This time, the Israelites were the aggressors.

Joshua 4

Joshua 4:1-24 – The twelve-stone memorial

  • Compare Exodus 12:23-27 when the Passover was instituted, as well as Exodus 13:13-14; Numbers 15:37-41; I Corinthians 11:23-24. God knows we need reminders!
  • Joshua 4:18 – As soon as the priests left the riverbed, the water went back to its normal flood stage for this time of year.
  • Joshua 4:19 – Compare Exodus 12:29-41. This was within five days of being exactly 40 years. One day we will reach our Gilgal in our Promised Land!
  • Joshua 4:22 – They were to teach the children about this memorial. God put the responsibility on the Israelites to teach their own children these things.

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Benchley Sermons 2025

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DW

May 25, 2025

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Introduction

  • II Corinthians 12:20-21

Stop looking for the perfect local church.

  • Revelation 2:4-5, 8-11, 12-17 – Messages to the churches. They all had problems and difficulties.
  • No local church will be perfect because it is composed of people and people have problems.
  • Acts 14:21-23 – These new churches needed to grow.
  • Every local church is a work in progress!
  • If you find a perfect local church, don’t join it because you will make it imperfect.

Start perfecting yourself.

  • Ephesians 4:1-6, 11-12, 15-16 – These are the things they needed to work on in Ephesus. The church is built up as each member grows.

What are some things I can do to make Benchley better?

  • Romans 12:10-13
  • “I wish the preaching were better.”
  • “I wish the elders were more active.”
  • “I wish people were more hospitable.”
  • “I wish people made better comments in class.”
  • Nehemiah 1:1; 2:17
  • Pray before I criticize.
  • Be active.
  • Sincerely and humbly commit to making Benchley better.

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Faith (2025)

Classes - Benchley church of Christ

TK

May 25, 2025

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Faith establishes trust

  • Trust: the assured reliance on the character, ability, strength, or truth of someone or something.
  • Matthew 6:25-30 (worry)
  • Matthew 14:28-31 (doubt)
  • Mark 5:36 (fear) – God is so much bigger than anything we fear.
  • John 11:40 (everyday life)
  • Matthew 17:20 (evidence)
  • II Corinthians 5:6-8 (walk by faith)
  • I John 4:18
  • I Timothy 6:17-19
  • II Corinthians 1:9
  • I Timothy 4:10

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