Classes - Benchley church of Christ

JJ

November 18, 2015

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  • Lesson 8:
    • Introduction
      • When one obeys the gospel, he is added by the Lord to the church (Acts 2:47). He is then a “lively stone” (I Peter 2:5) in the “whole building fitly framed together unto the Lord” (Ephesians 2:21). He should then become a member of a local church (Acts 9:26). He then has certain responsibilities to the local church, and the local church has certain responsibilities to him.
    • Procedure by which one becomes a member of a local church:
      • The Lord does not add one to a local church.
      • One becomes a member by choice, i.e., by joining the local fellowship (Acts 9:26).
    • The purpose of a local church membership:
      • It is God’s arrangement for saints to have fellowship in the things Christ has authorized them to do together. (Acts 20:28; Philippians 1:1)
      • In it, members are to work and worship together in the things of Christ so that:
        • God will be glorified (I Corinthians 10:31; Ephesians 3:21)
        • Saints will be edified (Acts 20:28, 32; Colossians 3:16; Ephesians 5:19)
        • Sinners will be taught (Philippians 4:15-16)
        • Destitute saints will be relieved (Acts 4:32-35; 11:27-30)
        • Under some circumstances, to practice discipline on unruly members.

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Sermons - Benchley church of Christ

LS

November 15, 2015

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  • Joshua 7:1-15 – Israel is defeated by Ai.
  • Joshua was born as a slave in Egypt, but led the Israelites in their first battle after leaving Egypt. Joshua eventually led the people into the promised land.
  • Joshua 9:1-16 – Joshua and the Israelites are tricked into peace with the Gibeonites because they did not consult God.
  • Strength and weakness are a part of the human condition.
  • True strength does not come from within.
  • We need to deal with our weaknesses with prayer.
  • I Peter 5:6
  • Ephesians 6:18-20 – Find strength in prayer.
  • Ephesians 6:14-17 – the armor of God
  • Recognize your weakness and look for strength.

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Sermons - Benchley church of Christ

DW

November 15, 2015

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  • I Peter 3:1-2
  • Follow the good examples written in the Bible.
    • 3 John 1:11
    • I John 2:6 – Jesus is our ultimate example.
    • I Peter 2:21-22
    • John 15:12
    • James 5:10-11
  • Find and follow a good example.
    • Philippians 3:15-19
    • I Peter 5:3
    • Matthew 23:3
    • II Chronicles 17:3 – No example except Christ is perfect. We must follow the good parts of whatever example we find.
    • I Corinthians 11:1
  • Be a good example.
    • “I’m still following examples myself.”
      • I Thessalonians 3:7-9; I Thessalonians 1:6-8
    • “I don’t want to show off.”
      • Matthew 6:1-2; 5:16; I Peter 2:12
    • “I’ve made plenty of mistakes.”
      • I Timothy 1:15-16
    • “I’m too young.”
      • I Timothy 4:12; Titus 2:6-8
    • “I’m too old.”
      • Titus 2:2-5
    • “It’s not my job.”
      • I Corinthians 8:9

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Classes - Benchley church of Christ

DW

November 15, 2015

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  • Luke 8:16-9:27
  • Luke 8:16-18 – Parable of the lamp.
  • Luke 8:19-21 – Jesus emphasizes the importance of spiritual relationships.
  • Luke 8:22-25 – Jesus stills the sea.
  • Luke 8:26-39 – Jesus cures a demon-possessed man. Many people were afraid of Jesus after He performed this miracles, but the man who was cured wanted to follow Jesus!
  • Luke 8:40-56 – Jesus raises Jairus’ daughter from the dead.
  • Luke 9:1-6 – Jesus commands the twelve to go out and preach. Their job would not be easy, even with the miracles they were able to do.
  • Luke 9:7-9 – Herod tries to find out about Jesus.
  • Luke 9:10-17 – Jesus feeds 5000 men.
  • Luke 9:18-22 – The apostles show that they understand Jesus’ identity, even though they are still unclear about His mission.
  • Luke 9:23-26 – We must forsake our earthly lives to follow Jesus. Great courage is required to follow Jesus!
  • Luke 9:27 – “Kingdom” here can also be translated “reign” or “rule.” This shows that God’s kingdom definitely came in the lifetime of those assembled there.
    • Colossians 1:13; Revelation 1:9; Acts 2:29-36; 17:6-7 – The kingdom of God already exists!

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Sermons - Benchley church of Christ

JJ

November 11, 2015

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  • The church is to raise funds through the offerings of its members on the first day of the week. I Corinthians 16:1-2
  • The Lord’s Supper is to be taken on the first day of the week. Acts 20:7; Matthew 26:26-29
  • When we take the Lord’s Supper, we are proclaiming the Lord’s death until He comes again. I Corinthians 11:23-26
  • We must examine ourselves and take of the Supper in a worthy manner or we condemn ourselves. I Corinthians 11:27-29
  • The primary function assigned to the church is preaching the Word. Acts 6:2
  • The church is only authorized to carry out benevolent work if the local church has needy saints that are unavoidably destitute or if another local church has more needy saints than it can relieve. Benevolence is specifically authorized only for saints.
  • The word “church” is used in 3 senses in the Bible:
    • Local church
    • Universal church
    • The local church, specifically in its assembled state.
  • When fully organized, a local church has saints, elders, and deacons.

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