Classes - Benchley church of Christ

JJ

July 25, 2010

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  • Faith is the foundation of a working church.
  • Love is the motivation of a working church.
  • Every chapter in I Thessalonians ends with a mention of the coming of the Lord.

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DSM

July 21, 2010

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  • The Divided Kingdom: I Kings 12
  • The Fall of Israel: I Kings 12
  • Judah’s last days: II Kings 18-25

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Sermons - Benchley church of Christ

DL

July 18, 2010

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  • II Peter 1:5-11
  • Elements necessary for spiritual growth
    • Desire to grow (I Peter 2:2
    • Choose to obey God’s command (II Peter 3:18
    • Be willing to work at it, with God’s help ( Philippians 4:13
    • Set goals to add to your faith (II Peter 1:5-8
    • Develop habits to reach goals (Philippians 4:6-7
    • Remain steadfast with a positive attitude (I Corinthians 15:58
    • Follow the examples of Christ and the apostles (I Peter 2:21
  • Hindrance to spiritual growth
    • Lack of effort (Hebrews 5:12-18
    • Discouragement (II Corinthians 11:24-29
    • Lack of use (Hebrews 2:1
    • Interference (Mark 4:18-19
  • Steps to ensure spiritual growth
    • Become active in the work of the congregation (Psalms 84:10
    • Start a program of regular private devotions
    • Participate in informal Bible study groups
    • Become involved in leading people to Christ (John 1:40-46
    • Practice constant self-examination
  • Where do you stand in your spiritual growth?
  • Remember, we will have to give account.

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Sermons - Benchley church of Christ

JJ

July 18, 2010

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  • Philippians 4:6
  • Petitions
    • Forforgiveness of sins
    • For brethren (Acts 12:5
    • For preachers of the word to stand
    • For the word to have free course (II Thessalonians 3:1
    • For enemies and those who persecute you
    • For sinners to be saved
    • For rulers
    • For wisdom
    • For physical things
      • Some teach that God doesn’t answer prayers for physical things, but this is not scriptural.
      • Romans 15:25-32 - Paul asked others to pray for his physical wellbeing.

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Classes - Benchley church of Christ

JJ

July 18, 2010

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  • The writer of the book is Paul. The author is the Holy Spirit.
  • The book was probably written about A.D. 52.
  • Paul was in Corinth when he wrote the letter.
  • Acts 17:1-10 - The beginning of the church in Thessalonica.
  • I Thessalonians 1:4 - Can my brethren see my life and know that my election is secure?

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