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1 Thessalonians 5:14

Benchley sermons 2013

I Thessalonians 5:14

David Watson

October 06, 2013

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I Thessalonians 1:1-7
I Thessalonians 5:14
We urge you brethren:
- Admonish the unruly
  - Titus 1:9 – The word of God equips us to refute those who speak against the scriptures.
  - Galatians 6:1 – We must use the word of God in gentleness.
  - James 5:19-20 – We must thing of the future when the one being admonished may repent and come back and thank us.
- Encourage the fainthearted
  - I Kings 19:10 – Even Elijah got discouraged.
    - I Kings 19:18 – God reminded him he was not alone.
  - Romans 8:18 – We have great glory ahead of us. We can’t give up!
- Help the weak
  - Romans 14:1; 15:1 – Those who are strong must help the weak.
  - I Thessalonians 3:1,3
- Be patient with everyone
  - Next time it might be me needing the help!

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The Marriage Relationship

Jesse Jenkins

October 06, 2013

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Genesis 2:20-24 – The institution of marriage.
- Matthew 19:5
- God intended for man and wife to be inseparable. (Matthew 19:6)
- Romans 7:2-3 – God’s marriage law stands as long as both man and woman are alive.
Ephesians 5:22-28 – The husband and wife relationship was patterned after God’s plan for the Christ-church relationship.
- Ephesians 3:11; 1:4
- The husband and wife relationship is the second greatest relationship man has access to on earch after man’s relationship to God.
Ephesians 5:31 - Two reasons man should leave father and mother and cleave to his wife:
- Woman was created out of man.
- Relationship is so great it should never be tampered with.
I Corinthians 11:8-9 – Woman was created for man.
I Peter 3:1-7
- I Peter 3:7 – Husbands are to treat their wives as though she were a delicate thing.
Many marriage problems come from one person worrying about how they are being treated. If instead, both parties merely worried about how they were treating their spouse, many problems would go away.
I Corinthians 7:1-5 – Don’t be selfish – render what is due to each other to fulfill each other’s needs.

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Study of Proverbs

Jesse Jenkins

October 02, 2013

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Proverbs 1:1-4 – the purpose of proverbs
Proverbs 3:5-6 – See Jeremiah 10:23; II Timothy 3:16-17; II Peter 1:3. Compare Proverbs 14:12.
Proverbs 4:23
Proverbs 5:15-21 – A man should be satisfied with his own wife and control his lust.
Proverbs 6:32 – An adulterer destroys himself.
Proverbs 9:10 – Wisdom begins with fear of God. See Hebrews 5:14.
Proverbs 11:22 – The beauty of the woman is compared to the gold ring. The woman herself is compared to a swine because of her lack of discretion.
Proverbs 12:4 – A good wife is like a crown for her husband. She can give him great peace in this world.
Proverbs 14:12 – This is the other side of Proverbs 3:5-6.
Proverbs 16:18 – Pride brings destruction!
Proverbs 18:10 – There is nothing as strong as the Lord. Those who run to God will be saved.

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Heartfelt Religion

Benchley sermons 2013

Jesse Jenkins

September 29, 2013

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Religion:
- Acts 26:5 – a way of living
- Galatians 1:13 – a manner of life
- James 1:26-27 – what we do
The Bible heart:
- Intellect: Matthew 9:4; Mark 2:8; Matthew 13:15
- Emotions: Matthew 22:37-38; II Samuel 6:16; Acts 2:26; John 14:1
- Will – power to choose: Hebrews 4:14; II Corinthians 2:1; Acts 11:23; Romans 6:17
- Conscience – Acts 2:37; 23:1; I Timothy 1:13; Acts 26:9
God addresses the intellect of man. The other aspects of the heart are informed by the intellect.
- Genesis 37:34
- Philippians 3:3
- I John 3:21
Receiving the right information and acting on it is pure and undefiled religion.
True heartfelt religion is doing what God says with the correct disposition!
Worship in spirit and truth (John 4:24).

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Hananiah, Mishael, and Azariah

Benchley sermons 2013

Kevin Scott

September 29, 2013

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A little background/reminder
- First learn of Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego along with Daniel
  - Taken to Babylon when Nebuchadnezzar raided Jerusalem.
- Stood with Daniel
- Daniel (as an agent of God) interpreted Nebuchadnezzar’s dream.
- Nebuchadnezzar set up a huge gold statue, etc.
They had religious conviction (Daniel 3:15-18)
What about your religion?
- Is it a religion of conviction or convenience?
“How Spiritual Are We?” PARADE magazine, October 4, 2009
It’s easy to claim to be religious, but it’s hard to actually be religious.
- James 1:22-25
- Let’s look at a few practical things that may demonstrate our conviction to serving God:
  - Our language (Titus 2:7-8)
    - This includes euphemisms – don’t rationalize to be like the world.
    - Exodus 20:7 – Don’t take the Lord’s name in vain.
    - Revelation 4:11
    - Psalms 19:14
    - Romans 1:21
  - Our attendance (Hebrews 10:23-25)
    - First day of the week (Acts 20:7)
    - At every opportunity to edify, encourage, and learn – we should be there – it speaks to our conviction.
  - Our study habits and teaching
    - John 14:15 – We need to know the commandments of the Lord.
    - II Timothy 2:15 – The Lord expects us to be diligent to study His word.
    - II Timothy 2:2
  - Help others
    - James 1:27
    - James 2:15-16
    - It takes personal involvement – not just money and/or well-wishes.
  - Live every day as if it were our last.
    - James 4:13-15
Do you agree with Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego?
Do you have deep, constant conviction in God?