Sermons - Benchley church of Christ

JJ

April 10, 2016

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  • Introduction
    • I Peter 2:21
    • II Peter 1:1-4
  • Characteristics of the Divine Nature that we do not share:
    • Omnipotence
    • Omniscience
    • Omnipresence
  • Characteristics of Divine Nature that we do share:
    • Love – I John 4:8, 19; 4:19-20; 5:1; John 13:35; Ephesians 4:15; Matthew 5:44
    • Light – John 8:12
    • Holiness – Psalms 145:17; Hebrews 12:10,14
    • Righteousness – Psalms 111:3; Ephesians 4:24; II Corinthians 5:17; Romans 6:4; I John 2:29
    • Mercifulness – Psalms 103:17; James 5:13; Acts 20:35; Ephesians 4:28; James 1:27; Matthew 25:31-46; Psalms 37:25
    • Longsuffering – Numbers 14:18; II Peter 3:9
    • Forgiving – Daniel 9:9; Luke 17:3
    • Faithful – I Corinthians 10:13
  • What has changed when one becomes a partaker of the divine nature?
    • A new creature with:
      • A new Master
      • A new mind
      • A new life
      • A new destination

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Sermons - Benchley church of Christ

DW

April 10, 2016

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  • Introduction
    • Matthew 2:2
    • Matthew 4:17; 16:28 – Jesus is King right now!
    • Revelation 1:9
  • We must obey King Jesus
    • Mark 6:27 – A king has absolute authority!
    • Matthew 28:18
    • Matthew 16:18-19
  • We must honor King Jesus
    • Revelation 1:4-7, 13-18; 5:11-14; 17:14
    • I Samuel 24:8
  • We must be loyal to King Jesus
    • Luke 17:20-21
    • II Samuel 15:21 – Ittai showed great loyalty to David.
    • John 18:36
  • We must thank King Jesus
    • Matthew 25:31-34
    • Colossians 1:13-14

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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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