Classes - Benchley church of Christ

DW

March 30, 2011

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  • Parable of the sower (or the soils)
  • Mark 4:21-22 here most likely represents the gospel of Jesus Christ.
  • The kingdom of God in this chapter refers to the rule or reign of God in the hearts of men. This is not a firm rule, though. The kingdom can refer to other things, even in surrounding chapters in Mark.
  • Mark 4:26-29 - God helps the kingdom grow in the hearts of men. It is our responsibility to spread the word, but we can’t take credit for any increase. We just have to get out and spread the gospel!
  • Mark 4:30-32 - The kingdom of God grows large by spreading to more and more people and growing in power and influence.

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Sermons - Benchley church of Christ

JJ

March 27, 2011

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  • I John 3:2
  • If we are to be like Him then, we must be like Him now.
    • Romans 8:29
    • II Corinthians 3:18
    • II Peter 1:4
    • I John 2:1-2
  • Being like Christ
    • Involves obedience
      • Hebrews 5:8-9
      • James 1:2
    • Involves purity
      • I John 3:3 - Purity is our goal.
    • Involves love
      • John 13:34-35 - command to love one another
      • Matthew 5:48
      • I Corinthians 13:4
    • Involves being forgiving
      • Forgiving is hard because it takes denial of self and humility
      • Matthew 6:15 - command to forgive our brothers
      • Luke 23:34 - Jesus and Stephen forgiving those that killed them
    • Involves being patient in suffering for His cause
      • I Peter 2:21-24
      • Philippians 3:8-11
      • Romans 12:20
    • Summed up, it involves seeking God and His righteousness (Matthew 6:33.

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Sermons - Benchley church of Christ

DW

March 27, 2011

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  • Psalms 122:1
  • Treasure your relationship with God!
    • Psalm 8 - the majesty of God
    • Acts 16:22-25 - Paul and Silas worshipping in prison
  • Express gratitude!
    • Luke 1:46-48 - examples of gratitude
  • Let God’s instructions help instead of hinder
    • James 5:13
  • Read Psalms
    • Psalms 68:3-5

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Classes - Benchley church of Christ

JJ

March 27, 2011

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  • I Timothy 6:14
  • I Timothy 6:17 - Do not trust in physical riches. Trust in God.
  • I Timothy 6:20 - “Science” that opposes a Bible fact is falsely called science. This verse might be speaking directly against the doctrines of the Gnostics.

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Classes - Benchley church of Christ

DW

March 23, 2011

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  • Mark 3:28-30 - The unforgivable sin
    • He who does not repent will not be forgiven. Blasphemy against the Holy Spirit is sinning without repenting.
    • Hebrews 6:4-6 - There is no way to save those who continue sinning willfully.
    • The specific sin that Jesus was referring to was the scribes saying His power was from Satan. We cannot commit that exact same sin today, but we can commit the same kind of sin by blaspheming the Holy Spirit.
  • Mark 3:34-35 - The true family of Jesus are those that do His will. Spiritual relationships are more important than physical ones.
  • Mark 4:1-20
    • We must approach the scripture with humility and as the sole authority. We must look to the word to see how we should live and not just try to use it to prove we are right.

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