Sermons - Benchley church of Christ

JJ

November 28, 2010

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  • Some think the Spirit is given by measures.
  • Some think “filled with the Spirit” is speaking of miracles. (Ephesians 5:18
  • When used figuratively, “filled with the Spirit” speaks of motivation (cause and effect).
    • Luke 4:28-29

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Sermons - Benchley church of Christ

DW

November 28, 2010

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  • Acts 14:27
  • Their thankfulness (Philippians 4:19
  • Their circumstances (Ephesians 6:21
  • Their work
  • Our fellowship
    • Read the reports and stay informed.
    • Continue to give our money so that this work is supported.
    • Pray for these men, their families, the local churches with whom they labor, and the communities in which they live.
    • Send a note, email, or care package.

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Classes - Benchley church of Christ

JJ

November 28, 2010

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  • John the Baptist - Matthew 11:7-11 - Courage
    • Matthew 14 - John the Baptist stands up to Herod
  • Nathanael - John 1:47 - Purity
    • II Corinthians 10:4-6
  • Mary - Mark 14:3-9 - Service
  • Roman centurion - Matthew 8:5-10 - Unusual faith
    • Mark 5:25-34
  • Canaanine woman -Matthew 15:22-28 - Great faith
  • Poor widow - Mark 12:43-44 - Sacrificial giving
  • Leper - Luke 17:11-19 - Gratitude
  • Mary - Luke 10:42 - Spiritual minded
  • Whosoever - Matthew 5:17-19 - Do and teach

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JG

November 24, 2010

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  • What is the meaning of Messiah?
    • Anointed
    • Daniel is the only Old Testament book that refers to Jesus as Messiah.
    • Matthew 22:41-46 - The Jews did not understand that the Messiah was the So of God.
  • Jesus: The Anointed One
    • The genealogy of Jesus
      • Romans 1:3-4 - The bible references the pedigree of Jesus.
      • Numbers 26:52-54 - line of descent was of utmost importance
      • II Samuel 7:9-13 - claims to the throne through Davidic lineage
      • Ezra 2:62 - ancestry of priests
      • Matthew 1:11-17 - Jesus descended from Abraham
      • Genesis 12:1-3 - all nations blessed through Abraham’s seed
      • John 8:56-59 - Abraham looked forward to the Messiah
      • Numbers 24:17 - “star out of Jacob”
      • Isaiah 11:1 - “a shoot from Jesse”
    • The witness of scripture
      • John 5:39 - Jesus knew scripture testified about Him.
      • Acts 3:18 - The apostles appealed to scripture to prove Jesus was the Messiah.
      • Acts 8:35 believed because of the Scripture.
      • Specific prophecies about the Messiah:
        • Jeremiah 23:5-6 - He would be both God and man.
        • Psalms 2:7 - He would be the Son of God.
        • Psalms 97:7 - The angels would worship Him.
        • Isaiah 7:14 - He would be the Son of a virgin.
        • Micah 5:2 - He would be born in Bethlehem.
        • Psalms 22:9-10 - He would know His identity from His youth.
    • The witness of miracles
      • Jesus offered His miracles as proof of His identity. John 5:36
      • God uses miracles to confirm His messengers. Hebrews 2:3-4
        • John 3:2 - Nicodemus recognized this fact.
        • Acts 2:22 - Peter recognized this.
    • The witness of the resurrection
      • John 2:19-22 - Jesus said His resurrection would prove His authority.
      • Matthew 16:21 - The resurrection was not an act of despair from the disciples. Jesus proclaimed it throughout His ministry.
      • The apostles appealed to the resurrection as proof of Jesus’ authority.
        • Acts 2:32 - Consider Peter’s sermon.
        • Acts 17:31 - Consider Paul’s teaching.

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Sermons - Benchley church of Christ

NT

November 21, 2010

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  • The story of how three apostles became complete through Christ.
  • John: the apostle of love?
    • Mark 3:17 - Called a son of thunder?
    • Luke 9:51-56
    • Mark 9:38-41
    • “He is a liar and the truth is not in him.”
    • The balance of truth and love
      • I John 1 show John’s balance of love and truth.
      • Love is truthful: I Corinthians 13:6
      • Speak truth in love: Ephesians 4:14-15
      • Point: We must have both love and truth. They are made perfect together.
      • Matthew 18:15
  • The balance of humility and action
    • The apostle Paul was naturally active in working.
      • Persecuted the church in Acts 8:1-3
      • Philippians 3:4-6 - confidence in the flesh
    • Christ brought a change in Acts 9 and taught humility.
      • II Corinthians 12:7-10 - a thorn in the flesh
      • Philippians 1:21
      • Paul’s admonition: I Corinthians 15:58
    • Moses: humility without action
      • Exodus 3:10-11
      • Exodus 4:10-12
    • Point: we need to have a balance of humiltiy and action in working for God.
  • The balance of trust/faith and knowledge
    • Peter: some initial truth/faith but without knowledge
      • Luke 5:1-5
      • Matthew 14:22-33 - walking on the water
      • John 21:19-22
    • Some follow Christ with truth/faith but without knowledge
      • Hosea 4:6
      • Romans 10:1-2
    • Can we at times follow Christ with knowledge but without trust/faith?
      • Prayer: James 1:5-7
      • Trust in God’s control
        • Matthew 6:25-30
        • Proverbs 3:5-6
  • Learn balance
    • With both truth and love
    • With both humility and action
    • With both faith/trust and knowledge
    • I Corinthians 11:1

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