Sermons - Benchley church of Christ

JJ

March 16, 2014

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  • Matthew 16:13-20 – Jesus promises to give Peter the keys of the kingdom.
  • Philippians 1:1
  • Elders
    • Acts 14:23
    • This is the same role as bishops and overseers, which refer to different functions of the same role.
    • Elders are to lead. Hebrews 13:17; I Peter 5:3
    • Elders are to feed. I Peter 5:2-3
    • Elders are to watch for welfare of souls. Hebrews 13:17; I Peter 5:4
    • Elders are not bosses (I Peter 5:3); they are servants of the flock just as a shepherd is a servant of the sheep.
  • Saints
    • Members are to be careful that the elders lead aright and then follow that right lead. Hebrews 13:17
    • If elders do not lead aright, the members are not to follow, but to rebuke. (I Timothy 5:19-20)
  • Deacons
    • List of deacons and resposibilities at Benchley.

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Sermons - Benchley church of Christ

DW

March 16, 2014

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  • Acts 18:1-7 – The beginning of the church at Corinth
  • How do you start a church?
  • Teaching is what worked back then
    • Paul was teaching the word of God among them.
    • Acts 2:41-42 – The new Christians devoted themselves to teaching.
    • Result of the teaching: Acts 2:41,47; 4:4; 5:14; 6:7; 9:31; 11:21; 14:1; 16:5; 17:2; 18:8
  • Teaching is what will work today
    • I Corinthians 12:28 – God has appointed teachers in the church.
    • Hebrews 5:12; II Thessalonians 2:15
    • Preachers - I Timothy 4:11,13,16
    • Elders – I Timothy 3:2; 5:17
    • Members – II Timothy 2:2; Titus 2:3
  • … Yes, even for kids!
    • II timothy 1:5; 3:15 – Timothy grew up in Lystra, an idolatrous town.
    • Joshua 8:34-35 – Joshua reads God’s law to the whole assembly, including the women, children, and strangers.
  • Applications
    • Attend services
    • Do your Bible class lessons
    • Make your kids do their Bible class lessons
    • Teach a Bible class
    • Read your Bible at home
    • Discuss the Bible outside of services

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Classes - Benchley church of Christ

TS

March 16, 2014

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  • Mark 5:1-20 – Some argue that there is a discrepancy here because the parallel passage in Matthew 8:28-34 refers to two men. It is probably the case that Matthew is simply recording more information by noticing the second man.
  • Mark 5:21-34 – Jesus heals a woman who touches His garment.
  • Mark 5:35-43 – Jesus heals Jairus’ daughter.
  • Mark 6:1-6 – Jesus teaches in Nazareth, but is not honored as He is elsewhere.
    • Mark 6:3 – Note that Jesus had three brothers and at least two sisters. This directly contradicts the teaching of some who argue that Mary was a perpetual virgin.
  • Mark 6:7-13 – Jesus sends the twelve out to teach.
    • Mark 6:8-9 – God will provide! Jesus expected the twelve to have faith that God would provide for them.
  • Mark 6:14-29 – Herod executes John.
    • Mark 6:26 – Herod has to deal with the consequences of a rash oath. He should have repented of the oath rather than follow through with it.

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Classes - Benchley church of Christ

JS

March 12, 2014

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  • Psalms of praise
    • Purpose
      • Declarative – Psalm 116. Also called psalms of thanksgiving.
      • Descriptive, also called hymns of praise. Psalm 146
        • General hymns – Psalm 146:6-10
        • Creation psalms – Psalm 19:1
        • Praising God as king – Psalm 47:7-8
        • Zion psalms – Psalm 48:2
        • Entrance psalms – Psalm 24:3,7,9
        • Prophetic warning – Psalm 50:22
        • Trust psalms – Psalm 91:2
    • Structure
      • Psalm 113
        • Call to praise – Psalm 113:1-4
        • Reasons for praise – Psalm 113:5-9
        • Call to praise – Psalm 113:9
    • Key features
      • See Psalms 146-150
      • Call to action - “Praise the Lord! Hallelujah!”
      • Who is called?
        • Self – Psalm 146:1
        • Jerusalem – Psalm 147:12
        • Every created thing – Psalm 148:2-4,7-12
        • The people of God – Psalm 149:2,4
        • Everything that has breath – Psalm 150:6

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Sermons - Benchley church of Christ

DW

March 09, 2014

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  • II Kings 5:1-14
  • Naaman’s reluctant obedience
    • It all boils down to obeying God!
    • Naaman was not a lazy man (II Kings 5:1)
    • Naaman was not a cheapskate (II Kings 5:5)
    • Naaman was not skeptical of divine powers
    • Naaman was reluctant to obey simply because the command was different than what he expected and preferred.
      • Mark 16:16 – Baptism is required!
      • Colossians 3:9-11 – Racism, sexism, and other prejudices have no place in a Christian’s heart.
      • Ecclesiastes 12:13 – Just obey God!
  • The servants’ vital contributions
    • Little girl
    • Messenger
    • Servants
    • Luke 8:1-3
    • Romans 16:1-2
    • Philippians 4:2-3
    • Let’s look for the little things we can do to help others serve God.
    • I Corinthians 6:7

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