Sermons - Benchley church of Christ

JJ

February 10, 2013

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  • Genesis 5:24 - Enoch walked with God.
    • He walked by faith.
    • He pleased God (Hebrews 11:5
      • We should walk so that we please God and not ourselves.
      • Many are too careful to please others instead of God. (John 12:42
  • Genesis 6:9 - Noah walked with God
    • Hebrews 11:7
    • He walked by faith.
      • Acts 27:25 - Paul showed faith when captive on a storm-tossed ship.
    • He heeded God’s word.
    • He was moved with fear.
      • Ecclesiastes 12:13 - The whole duty of man is to fear God and keep His commandments.
      • Hebrews 10:31
    • He built the ark.
      • Walking with God involves making preparation.
      • Amos 4:12 - Amos told the people to prepare to meet God.
    • He saved his house.
    • He condemned the world.
    • The result: Noah became heir of the righteousness which is by faith (Hebrews 11:7.

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DW

February 10, 2013

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  • Stop looking with lust (II Peter 2:14
  • Stop imagining some ideal partner (Proverbs 6:23-25
  • Think of the spiritual consequences (Genesis 39:7-10
  • Think of the earthly consequences (Proverbs 5:11-14
  • Stay far away (Proverbs 5:8
  • Strengthen your marriage (Ephesians 5:25
  • Think of the future (II Timothy 4:7

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Classes - Benchley church of Christ

KS

February 10, 2013

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  • The writer was the apostle John.
  • Two key words in the epistle: know and love
  • Parallels to the gospel of John:
    • Salutation: Both talk about the Word in the beginning
  • Background:
    • The heresies of Gnosticism and Docetism were influential at the time the letter was written (probably AD 90-95).

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Classes - Benchley church of Christ

JJ

February 06, 2013

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  • Authority comes to man in one of two ways (continued):
    • Generic
      • In generic authority, some choices are left to man.
      • But the choices must be related to that which is generically authorized.
        • Church to assemble for Bible study/worship (I Corinthians 14:23. Thus, to provide a place for Bible study/worship is authorized.
        • For a church to provide a place for entertainment is to usurp His authority.
        • Church to teach the Word (Acts 20:28; thus, Bible classes, radio, tracts are authorized.
        • For a church to teach social gospel is to usurp His authority.
        • Church to relieve its needy members (Acts 4:34-36.
        • For a church to relieve non-saints is to usurp His authority.

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Sermons - Benchley church of Christ

DW

February 03, 2013

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  • Judges 2:2-3 - the cycle of behavior of the Israelites
  • Even in dark days, people can serve God.
    • Judges 3:8
    • Judges 17:6
    • Even if we think we are living in dark days, we can still serve God. I John 5:19
  • God allows people to try again.
    • Judges 2:18 - God was moved to pity the people in their affliction.
    • Nehemiah 9:27-28 - God shows great mercy on His people.
    • Psalms 106:41-48 - God is always available and ready to receive us.
    • Acts 8:22 - If we are ready to repent, God is ready to forgive.
  • God helps people try again.
    • Judges 3:7-10 - God actively helped the people regain their freedom.
    • Isaiah 59:14-20 - God has reached out and offered us salvation.
    • I Corinthians 15:57 - God will give us the victory if we just fight!
    • When you are deep in sin, God can help!

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