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The Evangelistic Work of the Local Church

Jesse Jenkins

September 16, 2012

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The local church is authorized to support the preaching of the gospel at home. (I Corinthians 9:1-14
The local church is authorized to support the preaching of the gospel away from home. (II Corinthians 11:8-9
Some people argue that Thessalonica and Berea sent wages to Paul via Philippi.
- The truth of the matter:
  - Philippians 4:15-16 - Philippi sent wages to Paul
  - II Corinthians 11:8-9 - Philippi, Thessalonica, and Berea sent wages to Paul.
Central organizations for evangelism are not authorized - period.
Is this scriptural?
- Individuals contributing to a common fund to support a preacher.
- Yes, the local church can fulfil that role.
Is this scriptural if it is not a local church?
- No. God specified the arrangement through which this is to occur.

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Are Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John Part of the Old Covenant?

David Watson

September 16, 2012

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Jesus lived under the Old Covenant
- Matthew 5:17-18
- Some say that Jesus lived under the Old Covenant and only taught Old Covenant teachings.
But Jesus introduced the New Covenant that would soon take effect
- Jesus proclaimed the gospel of the Kingdom which was “at hand.”
  - Matthew 3:1
- Jesus introduced new truths not found in the Old Covenant.
  - John 4:20 - worshiping in a different place
  - John 3:3-5 - talking to Nicodemus about baptism
- The words of Jesus before the cross were still binding after the cross.
  - Matthew 28:19-20
  - I Corinthians 11:23-25
  - Colossians 1:13
- So what?
  - Galatians 5:3
  - Matthew 19:3-9 - This changes the rules for marriage, divorce, and remarriage.
  - Hebrews 1:1-2

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I Peter, Part 8

Jesse Jenkins

September 16, 2012

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Ezra and Nehemiah, Topic 5: Optimism, Part 2

David Watson

September 12, 2012

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It is dangerous to just pine for the good ol’ days.
- I Kings 5:13-18 - Solomon’s resources for building the temple
- Looking back is not productive. We must look forward.
- Ecclesiastes 7:10-14
How do we develop optimism?
- Draw enthusiasm from God’s word (Ezra 6:14
- Realizing “it could be worse”
- Discerning between physical and spiritual glory

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6 Verses Which Tell the Story of the Bible

David Watson

September 09, 2012

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Genesis 1:1- “In the beginning God created the heavens and the earth.”
- If there is no God and the universe started with a big bang, we have no greater purpose in life. We have no moral obligations.
- If God does exist and He created the universe, we are obligated to obey Him.
Isaiah 59:2- “But your iniquities have made a separation between you and your God, and your sins have hidden His face from you so that He does not hear.”
- Our sin gives us a problem that we cannot fix on our own.
Matthew 1:21- “She will bear a Son; and you shall call His name Jesus, for He will save His people from their sins.”
- Jesus was the perfect example and teacher for us.
Matthew 22:37- “And He said to him, ‘You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart, with all your soul, and with all your mind.’ ”
- This is our purpose in life!
I Peter 2:24- “and He Himself bore our sins in His body on the cross, so that we might die to sin and live to righteousness; for by His wounds you were healed.”
- Jesus was the perfect sacrifice for our sins.
II Corinthians 5:10 - “For we must all appear before the judgment seat of Christ, so that each one may be recompensed for his deeds in the body, according to what he has done, whether good or bad.”