Sermons - Benchley church of Christ

AV

August 04, 2013

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  • John 3:16
  • Agape is the love of God. John 17:26shows this toward believers.
  • Marriage is an example of what agape love is really about.
    • It takes more than just words to express love. It takes action.
  • Matthew 15:10
  • Matthew 5:21-22
  • I Timothy 1:5
  • Revelation 2:4-5- The church in Ephesus had not been doing the works of love.
  • Matthew 22:34-40.
  • Romans 16:2
  • Romans 13:8-10- Love your neighbor as yourself.
  • Galatians 6:10
  • II Corinthians 5:14-15- Christ was the ultimate example of agape love.
  • Mark 14:32-35- Christ had to put aside his feelings and do what he knew was right.

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Classes - Benchley church of Christ

JJ

August 04, 2013

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  • Psalm 22:1. This might have been Jesus’ final act before death to call the Jews to their senses so they would understand what they were doing.
  • Psalm 22:7.
  • Psalm 22:15.
  • Psalm 22:17.
  • Psalm 22:18.
  • Psalm 22:16.
  • Psalm 22:11.
  • Psalm 22:24.

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Classes - Benchley church of Christ

JJ

July 31, 2013

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  • Galatians 3:1-12
  • Galatians 3:2- There are four main ideas about what “receive the Spirit” means here:
    1. Personal indwelling of the Holy Spirit (conflicts with other passages)
    2. Miracles (conflicts with other passages)
    3. Spiritual mindedness (possible)
    4. The gospel (most likely, fits the context best)
  • Galatians 3:3. Justification is not by keeping the law. It is through faith and obedience.

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Sermons - Benchley church of Christ

JJ

July 28, 2013

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  • Elders rule as leaders, not as bosses
    • Hebrews 13:17
      • “Obey your leaders and be submissive” (Berry)
      • “Obey your leaders and submit to them” (ESV and NASB)
      • “Obey the ones leading you and submit” (Nestles)
    • I Timothy 3:4-5- There is a parallel between the way a father rules a house and the way an elder leads a congregation.
    • I Peter 5:2-3- An elder is to rule like a shepherd rules a flock.
    • Luke 22:25-26- All Christians and especially elders are to lead through service.
  • In what realm do elders rule?
    • In matters of faith, they lead the flock in the authorized functions, without falling short or going beyond.
    • In matters of judgment they lead the flock to harmonious decisions; they do not make unilateral decisions and demand that the flock obey.
  • Elders are watchmen (Hebrews 13:17
    • Duties of watchmen seen in Ezekiel 3:17
      • Hear God’s word.
      • Give the people warning.
    • Elders will give an account for how they did or did not do their duty as watchmen (Hebrews 13:17.
    • Elders rule by watching, warning, and admonition.
  • The scope of elders’ rule
    • The flock (Acts 20:28
    • Elders rule in all affairs of the church over which they are overseers.
  • Elders who rule well will receive a crown of glory (I Peter 5:4
  • Elders who do not rule well will give account to God (Hebrews 13:17

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DW

July 28, 2013

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  • Genesis 2:18-24
  • Woman is God’s gift to man. God cares how we treat this gift.
  • How does God - given authority work?
    • The husband is the head of the wife.
      • Genesis 3:16
      • I Corinthians 11:3
    • The one with God-given authority must use it as God requires.
      • I Samuel 15:17-19
      • Colossians 3:18-19
    • Bad leadership will encourage rebellion.
      • I Samuel 8:1-6
  • Ephesians 5:22-33
    • How is he told to lead?
      • By sacrificing himself for the spiritual well-being of his wife (Ephesians 5:23.
        • Christ rules for the spiritual good of the church, helping it and bringing honor and glory to it (Ephesians 5:26-27.
      • With love (Ephesians 5:25
  • I Peter 3:7
    • I Peter 3:7
      • “live with your wives in an understanding way”
      • “as with someone weaker” - Footnote “Lit. a weaker vessel” (Galatians 4:14
      • “show her honor”
  • Evaluation
    • Did he act in keeping with God’s will?
    • Did he honor his wife?
    • What would Christ do?

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