Classes - Benchley church of Christ

DW

April 10, 2016

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  • The effect on Christians in this society
    • Isaiah 5:18-23
    • “Protecting Freedom of Conscience from Government Discrimination Act,” Mississippi, April 5, 2016
    • James 1:22-27
    • Religious activities US adults consider extreme
    • I Peter 4:1-5
  • II Peter 2:1-11
  • Get some perspective: God’s people have always been in the minority!
    • Noah: Genesis 6-7; I Peter 3:18-22
    • Lot: Genesis 18-19

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Classes - Benchley church of Christ

AC

April 06, 2016

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  • Lesson 1
    • What is character?
      • Definition of the Greek word translated character in the Bible (δοκιμή (dokim__ē)): proving, tried
      • Example uses:
        • Romans 5:4
        • II Corinthians 2:9
        • II Corinthians 8:2
        • II Corinthians 9:13
        • II Corinthians 13:3
        • Philippians 2:22
      • Learning about character from the Bible:
        • Romans 5:1-4 – Character is a result of withstanding tribulations.
        • I Corinthians 15:33 – Character can be corrupted by bad company.
        • Philippians 2:19-22 – Timothy had proven his character in furthering the gospel.
        • Matthew 7:15-20 – People are known by their fruits. People with bad character will not bear good fruit.
        • I Peter 3:1-2; Matthew 3:13-16 – Wives with good character may help save their husbands. People with good character influence others for good and bring glory to God.
      • Our character is important, both for our own salvation and for the influence we have over others.
      • Hebrews 4:6-13 – We’ll be held accountable for our character.

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Sermons - Benchley church of Christ

DW

April 03, 2016

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  • Mark 10:43-45
  • Stop thinking you can love God without serving others.
    • Matthew 22:35-40
    • Romans 13:8
    • James 1:27
    • I John 2:9-11 – “hate” here means to love less
      • Luke 14:26 – Similar usage here.
    • I John 3:10-11, 23; 4:7-8, 12, 20-5:2
  • Humble yourself as a slave
    • I Corinthians 9:19-22
    • John 13:5, 12-17 – Jesus left us an example in how He washed the disciples’ feet.
    • Luke 17:7-10
  • Be unselfish by caring for others more and yourself less.
    • Philippians 2:19
    • Romans 9:3
    • Romans 15:1-3
  • Personal challenges: can you do these within 2 weeks?
    • Read I John 3-4 and reflect on it. Let it convince you: “I need to be loving and serving others.”
    • Get your hands dirty, or get on your knees, or render some menial service to another to remind yourself that you are a slave.
    • Choose one less thing to do for yourself (5-30 minutes), and use that time to serve someone else.

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Classes - Benchley church of Christ

DW

April 03, 2016

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  • Introduction
    • I Peter 1:1-7
    • I and II Peter
      • Written to encourage Christians who were having to live in immoral and hostile circumstances.
        • I Peter 3:17; 4:12-13, 4
      • Matthew 26:69-75
      • Acts 5:27-33 – This was a big difference from the Peter in Matthew 26!
    • I John 2:15-17
      • Lust of the eyes
        • Ecclesiastes 1:8; 2:8-11
        • Proverbs 6:24-26
      • Lust of the flesh
      • Boastful pride of life
        • Philippians 2:3-8
        • YOLO (You Only Live Once)
        • The new moral code
        • I Peter 2:21-24

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Classes - Benchley church of Christ

JJ

March 30, 2016

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  • The rule of elders
    • Introduction
      • Hebrews 13:17
      • I Timothy 5:17
      • Elders rule in the church like fathers rule in the home.
    • Elders rule by leading the flock in the right way.
      • Elders should listen to the congregation and lead the flock into a harmonious decision.
    • Elders rule by service.
      • Luke 22:25-26
    • Elders rule by warning and admonition.
      • Acts 20:32-33 – Elders act as watchmen.
      • Ezekiel 3:17 – Ezekiel’s duty was as a watchman.
      • Elders as watchmen have no words of their own. They are to hear God’s Word and give warning.
      • I Thessalonians 5:12
    • Elders rule by teaching.
      • I Peter 5:3-4
    • Elders rule by example.
      • I Peter 5:3
      • When elders walk in the right way, theirs is an example that should be followed.
    • Elders are not bosses of the congregation. They are not despotic or tyrannical.
      • I Peter 5:3

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