Classes - Benchley church of Christ

JJ

August 10, 2016

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  • I Corinthians 6:12-18
  • I Corinthians 6:12 – The “all” here is a restricted “all.” Paul is not saying that absolutely everything is lawful for him. He is simply comparing what is permissible for him to do under God’s law with what is actually profitable for him to do.
  • I Corinthians 6:13 – The body is not to be used for immorality. Our bodies are to be used to serve God.
  • I Corinthians 6:18 – Some translations (NASB95 and ESV, for example) add “other” in italics, but the body is the agent in all sins that have a physical component.

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Sermons - Benchley church of Christ

DW

August 07, 2016

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  • Kid questions:

    • Why is the tongue a world of iniquity? James 3:6
      • Ephesians 4:29 – Words can also do a lot of good!
    • How did Nehemiah rebuild the wall of the city?
      • Nehemiah 4:6 – The people had a mind to work.
      • They prayed.
      • They prepared for any trouble.
    • Why was the Israelites’ punishment death?
      • Deuteronomy 28:1, 15 – Because they sinned!
      • Deuteronomy 18:15 – This was a prophecy about Jesus.
    • What does God look like?
      • He is spirit. John 4:24
      • Exodus 33:18-23
      • I John 3:2

  • Ephesians 4:17-24

  • Become a new person!

    • Ephesians 4 + Romans 6 + Colossians 3
      • Romans 6:4, 11-13
      • Colossians 3:5-8, 13
    • Galatians 2:11-14

  • Other effects of this attitude problem

    • It’s hypocrisy and it ruins my credibility.
      • Romans 2:1-3, 21
    • It allows spiritual laziness to continue.
      • II Peter 1:5-11
    • It implies that some sins are okay.
      • John 9:28-34
      • I John 3:7
    • Am I guilty?
      • Romans 12:6-8
      • Too hard on kids
      • Gossip
      • Cliques
        • James 2:2
      • Materialism
        • Luke 12:15
      • Laziness
        • James 2:24

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Classes - Benchley church of Christ

DW

August 07, 2016

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  • The importance of developing a good marriage:
    • Before Eve: “not good” (Genesis 2:18)
    • After Eve: “very good” (Genesis 1:31)
    • (Chronology note: Genesis 2 is filling in details of Genesis 1:27.)
    • Malachi 2:14
    • Marriage is about companionship.
    • I Corinthians 7:9
  • When marriage is what it is supposed to be, it is very good. (Genesis 1:31)
    • Proverbs 18:22; 19:14; 31:10 – Marriage is a good relationship. You could not possible put a price on having a good spouse to rely on, talk with, take comfort from, and share life with.
    • Not every marriage is good. Proverbs 21:9, 19; I Samuel 25:3, 25
  • Your marriage affects a whole list of things beyond you.
    • Your marriage affects your relationship with God.
      • I Peter 3:7
    • Your marriage affects the reputation of God, His Word, and His people.
      • Titus 2:3-5
    • Your marriage affects your relationship with others.
      • Mark 6:18-26 – The influence of Herodias causes Herod to do something he really doesn’t want to do.

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Classes - Benchley church of Christ

JJ

August 03, 2016

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  • I Corinthians 6:1-12
  • I Corinthians 6:1-8 – The “judging” discussed here does not refer to legal action. Young’s Literal Translation seems to make this passage clearer. Some disputes must be settled in civil courts. For other cases, though, they should be able to go before a wise brother in the church and settle it without getting the legal system involved.
    • I Corinthians 6:3 – “Angels” here just means messengers. There are no celestial angels in the context. We are to judge messengers just like the Bereans did.
      • See Mark 1:2; Luke 7:24; 9:52
    • I Corinthians 6:4-8 – Disputes within the church should be settled internally rather than bringing them before unbelievers in civil courts.
  • I Corinthians 6:9-11 – Some believe that alien sinners are not amenable to God’s law, but this passage refutes that idea. Non-Christians can certainly be guilty of these sins.

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Sermons - Benchley church of Christ

JJ

July 31, 2016

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  • Luke 18
  • Ought to always pray (Luke 18:1-5)
    • God wants us to continually pray to Him.
    • I Thessalonians 5:17
    • Jesus is the best example of what it means to pray continually
      • Luke 3:21 – when He was baptized
      • Mark 1:35 – when He woke up in the morning
      • Matthew 15:36 – when He ate
      • Matthew 14:23 – at the end of the day
      • Luke 6:12-13 – when facing big decisions
        • James 4:13-15
      • Mark 14:36 – when facing trials
        • I Corinthians 10:13
      • Luke 23:43, 46 – when He was dying
    • Ought to be humble (Luke 18:9-17)
      • We should be humble, love, and trust like little children.
    • Ought to trust in God (Luke 18:18-30)
      • We cannot put our trust in material things.
    • Ought to have a purpose in life (Luke 18:31-33)
      • I Peter 2:21
      • Our goal is to get to heaven, but our purpose in life must be to do God’s will.
      • I John 2:1-2
      • Philippians 3:13-14
    • Ought to be compassionate to others (Luke 18:35-43)
      • Compassion is serving others.

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