Classes - Benchley church of Christ

DW

May 23, 2018

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  • Visitors, continued:
    • Develop genuine love and concern
      • I Timothy 2:3-4 (II Peter 3:9)
      • Acts 26:24-29
      • We want everyone in our sphere of influence to serve God!
      • II Corinthians 7:2-7; 11:28-29
      • If we have genuine love and concern for people, it will be evident to visitors. This should not be something that only happens at the church building. We should always have love and concern for people, no matter where we are.
    • Avoid cliques (“holy huddles”)
      • James 2:1-9
      • Acts 11:19-21, 26 – Jews and Greeks were present in the same church. What must have been like there? They came from different backgrounds, but were able to assemble and work together as a church.

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Sermons - Benchley church of Christ

JJ

May 20, 2018

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  • Ephesians 4:1-16
  • Ephesians 4:1 – “Therefore” is based on his statement in Ephesians 3:20-21. He’s asking the saints in Ephesus to do these things because we are all to give glory to God.
    • Romans 1:7; I Corinthians 2:1-2 – Our calling is to be saints.
  • Ephesians 4:2 – Let us not mistake meekness for weakness.
  • Ephesians 4:3 – Our unity should be based on the word of God.
  • Ephesians 4:4-6
    • The denominational view: There is one God, Lord, and Spirit, but there are many faiths, hopes, baptisms, and bodies.
    • Members of the one body are individuals – not congregations.
    • Denominations may as well teach: There is one faith, hope, baptism, and body, but many Gods, Lords, and Spirits.
    • The truth: There is one God, Lord, Spirit, faith, hope, baptism, and body.
  • Ephesians 4:11-12 – The duty of evangelists, pastors, and teachers is still the same today. They are to equip the saints for serving God and build up the body of Christ.
  • Ephesians 4:13 – God wants us to be spiritually mature so that we will not be led astray by error. This is not saying that preachers and teachers are just here until all men unify in faith. Instead, their role is to help get each of us to spiritual maturity.

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Sermons - Benchley church of Christ

DW

May 20, 2018

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  • Revelation 2-3
  • Introduction
    • Revelation 2:14-16 – Letter to Pergamum
    • Revelation 2:20 – Letter to Thyatira
    • Revelation 3:3 – Letter to Sardis
    • Revelation 3:19 – Laodicea
  • I John 1:9 – We must stay within God’s authority
  • Practices of New Testament churches
    • Assembled together to worship God and edify each other
      • Acts 2:42; 20:7; I Corinthians 11:18-34; 14:1-40; 16:1-2; Hebrews 10:24-25
      • When we do this at Benchley …
        • We honor God, learn His truth, and are encouraged to live it out each day.
    • Appointed men to work as elders and deacons
      • Acts 14:23; 20:28; I Timothy 3:1-13; Titus 1:5-9; Hebrews 13:17; I Peter 5:1-3
      • There are several names for the office of elder: overseer, pastor, and bishop
      • When we do this at Benchley …
        • Each member enjoys the oversight of veteran Christians looking out for their souls.
        • The church will function well in its work (deacons).
    • Dealt with sin among members
      • Matthew 18:15-17; I Corinthians 5; II Thessalonians 3:6, 10-15
      • When we do this at Benchley …
        • We help save souls!
        • We protect the congregation from the influence of sin.
    • Sounded forth the word
      • I Thessalonians 1:8; Philippians 4:15-16; I Corinthians 9:11-14; II Corinthians 11:7-9
      • When we do this at Benchley …
        • We get people in touch with God’s power for salvation.
    • Used resources to care for needy Christians
      • Acts 2:44-45; 4:32-35; 6:1-3; 11:27-30; Romans 15:25-26; I Corinthians 16:1-3; II Corinthians 8-9; I Timothy 5:3-16
      • When we do this at Benchley …
        • We provide a safety net for brothers and sisters who have fallen on hard times.
        • We show our love.
  • Why are there so many different churches today?
    • Because people have strayed in one or more of the areas above.

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Classes - Benchley church of Christ

2 Peter 3:9-18
JJ

May 20, 2018

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  • II Peter 3:9-18
  • II Peter 3:12 – Compare Philippians 1:21-23. Paul earnestly desired the coming of the Lord, but he was torn knowing that he was doing good for others with his teaching. See Matthew 25:31-46.
  • II Peter 3:13 – Note that heavens is plural, and earth is singular. The Bible speaks of multiple “heavens,” the highest of which is the abode of God.
  • II Peter 3:16 – Paul’s writings were already being included in the canon at this point. It did not take the Catholic church to decide that Paul’s letters were canonical.
  • I John
    • Written about AD 90 by Paul. Authored by the Holy Spirit.
    • Purpose of writing:
      • May have fellowship with us
      • Joy may be full
      • Guard against sin
      • Guard against false teachers
      • To strengthen their faith in Christ

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Classes - Benchley church of Christ

DW

May 16, 2018

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  • Foundations, continued:
    • The foundation of all behavior toward others
      • Romans 13:7-10
        • Side point: Is it wrong to be in debt? No. Financial debt is not in the context. Also, other passages advise us to lend to others, implying that it is okay to borrow.
      • I John 3:16-18
      • Our default mindset should always be love for others. That love should be the foundation for all our behavior.
  • Visitors
    • Luke 19:1-10 – The story of Zaccheus
      • Jesus noticed
      • Jesus did not prejudge Zaccheus because he was rich.
    • Luke 13:34
    • Luke 22:31-32
    • Luke 23:33-34 – Jesus shows love for even those who are killing Him.
    • Matthew 5:16; 7:28
    • Mark 10:13-16
    • John 4:27
    • Luke 7:39
    • Thom S. Rainer – Becoming a Welcoming Church

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