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March 14, 2018

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Sermons - Benchley church of Christ

March 11, 2018

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Ephesians 1:1-14
Introduction
- Written from Rome about 62 A.D. to the saints at Ephesus.
- Main points:
  - Importance of the church to both Jews and Gentiles
  - Unity of the church
  - How the saved are to live
Ephesians 1:1 – Paul did not decide to be an apostle – that was by the will of God (Acts 9:15).
Ephesians 1:3 – “in heavenly places” – See Ephesians 6:12. In Ephesians, “heavenly” means the highest place of the category being described. It does not necessarily refer to spiritual realms.
Ephesians 1:4 – God chose a specific category of individuals to be saved – those who would obey Him.
Ephesians 1:9 – See Ephesians 3:5-6. The mystery was the plan of salvation.
Ephesians 1:14 – God has given us a guarantee of our inheritance. Fellowship with other saints on earth is but a small taste of the fellowship with God to come.

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Sermons - Benchley church of Christ

March 11, 2018

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Psalms 73:1-15
God remembers every good deed.
- Ecclesiastes 1:2-5 – Life “under the sun” is vain and repetitive.
- Ecclesiastes 9:11-16
- Nehemiah 5:19
- Nehemiah 13:14, 22 – Nehemiah asked God to remember him for his good deeds.
- Nehemiah 13:23-31 – Nehemiah had to break up mixed marriages.
- Hebrews 6:9
Treasure is in Heaven.
- Daniel 3:13-18 – Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego
- Matthew 19:21 – We should be willing to trade earthly things and earthly fairness for spiritual wealth.
- Matthew 12:41-44
- Matthew 25:15 – The amounts were different, but the rewards were the same.
- II Corinthians 8:12
Eternity is worth it.
- II Corinthians 11:23-33; 12:7 – Paul’s life wasn’t fair!
- II Corinthians 13:4
- Romans 8:18
Psalms 73:16-17

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March 11, 2018

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I Peter 4:6-17
I Peter 4:6 – Because all will be judged by the gospel (both alive and dead), the gospel was preached to everyone. Catholics have a different view on this verse, believing that Jesus was crucified and went to Hell, where He preached to people there. This view is not supported by scripture and is refuted by verses such as II Corinthians 5:10.
I Peter 4:8 – Compare Proverbs 10:12.
I Peter 4:9 – Hospitality should be done out of love. If you are hospitable and grumble about it, it does you no good.
I Peter 4:10 – A steward handles the goods of another. All Christians are stewards of the grace of God. It’s hard to imagine a greater unmerited favor than working for God to save men’s souls.
I Peter 4:12 – Don’t be surprised if you have to suffer for your faith but rejoice in it.
I Peter 4:17 – This judgment is not the end of the world. Many judgments are described in the Bible:
- Matthew 24 – Judgment on Israel
- James 5 – Judgment on the rich man