Sermons - Benchley church of Christ

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March 10, 2011

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  • Jesus the Christ (anointed) of prophecy
    • Definition of anoint: Daniel 10:1
      • Second definition: chrio
        • More limited in use - Acts 10:38
        • Used of Christ and of kings and priests
  • Jesus the Christ (anointed) of fact
    • It was testified that He was anointed - Acts 4:27
    • The questions are:
      • In what way did God anoint Jesus with the Holy Spirit?
      • What effect did this have on Jesus?
  • Remember the definition: I Samuel 9:15-16
  • The anointing of Jesus as Son
    • Fact: Jesus is the son of God - Luke 1:26-35
      • Mary knew this because she was told - Luke 1:28-35
      • How did others come to know that Jesus was the Son of God?
    • Matthew 3:13-17 - Jesus is baptized by John
      • John recognized purity - Matthew 3:13-14
      • Jesus said that they must fulfill all righteousness - Matthew 3:15
    • The Father of heaven breaks silence, and announces to all.
    • When Jesus did this, heaven’s silence could not be constrained.
  • The anointing of Jesus as lawgiver and prophet.
    • Fact: Jesus is the great lawgiver and prophet - Deuteronomy 18:18-19
    • Matthew 17:1-5 - Jesus is transfigured
      • His appearance was changed, showing His anointing.
      • Moses and Elijah were with Him.
      • Present at this time was the lawgiver of God’s law, Moses. Exodus 20
      • Also present, the prophet who fought against evil, Elijah - I Kings 18:21-f
      • But the greatest of all was with them
      • Peter speaks
    • God breaks His silence once again.
      • Jesus received nothing more than what He already was.
      • God’s statement shows the authority in Christ.
    • When Jesus did this, God’s silence would not be contained.
  • The anointing of Jesus as the King
    • Fact: Jesus is King - Jeremiah 23:5-6
    • John 12:12-32 - Jesus enters Jerusalem as King
      • Jesus is worshipped as King - John 12:12-13
      • This was done in fulfillment of prophecy - John 12:14-16
      • Jesus speaks of His death and resurrection.
      • Jesus calls upon God to glorify His name. Heaven’s silence is broken again. John 12:38
      • Jesus reveals this wasn’t done for Him.
      • Jesus was anointed for what He already was.
  • Jesus is the anointed of God
    • Though men may say Jesus was just a man:
      • God confirmed He was more on three occasions.
      • Jesus confirmed it Himself. John 8:24
    • Though men may say He was without power:
      • God confirmed authority is in Him.
      • Jesus confirmed it Himself. Matthew 11:27

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Sermons - Benchley church of Christ

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March 09, 2011

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  • II Samuel 11 - David’s sin
  • II Samuel 12 - Nathan confronts David
  • This lesson is not about the sinner or the sinner’s reaction.
  • Nathan’s duty and desire
    • Nathan had to confront the king of Israel.
      • God is not a respecter of persons. Acts 10:34
    • Nathan confronted one that needed the truth.
      • As Paul confronted Agrippa - Acts 26:27
    • Know this: Nathan is not the only one sent to speak truth.
      • Some would say, “I’m not sticking my nose in their business” - I Thessalonians 4:11
      • But this is a misapplication of the text - Note Ezekiel 33:7-9
  • Our Nathan-like duty and desire
    • Love one another - I Peter 1:22, in what way?
      • The prodigal’s father showed great love - Luke 15:11-32
    • Consider one another - Hebrews 10:24
      • “Take careful note of each other’s spiritual welfare. It denotes attentive, continuous care.” - Vincent
    • Provoke unto love and to good works - Hebrews 10:24
      • “With a view to incitement, to stimulate…” - Vincent
    • Warn the unruly - I Thessalonians 5:14
      • Comfort the feebleminded (“fainthearted … those of little heart” - Vincent)
      • Support the weak (“sustain the weak” - Vincent)
      • Be patient to all - Galatians 6:1-10
      • But - we are not to partake in their sins by allowance - I Timothy 5:22
    • Mark the unruly - Romans 16:17
      • Mark the faithful - Philippians 3:17
  • Conclusion
    • Everyone needs a Nathan
      • Paul was a Nathan to Peter - Galatians 2:11-f
    • Are you a Nathan?

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March 09, 2011

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March 08, 2011

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  • The gospel is for all personalities
    • Driver: Peter - Matthew 16:16
    • Analytical: Paul - Romans 6:15-18; 7:15-f
    • Expressive: Jude - Jude 1:11-18
    • Amiable
      • John - I John 2:10
      • Philip - Acts 8:30
  • The wisdom of man goes too far
    • Man says truth is not absolute.
      • Truth is based on each individual’s perspective. What may be truth for one is not for another. I Samuel 15:15-28
      • Pilate held to this wisdom. John 18:38
    • There is absolute truth. John 8:32
    • There is a reason that truth is absolute.
      • Jeremiah 10:23
  • The truth concerning salvation
    • Faith is a must. It is the truth from God. Romans 1:16-17
    • Repentance is required. It is the truth from God. Luke 13:1-5
    • Confession must be made. It is the truth from God. Romans 10:9-10
    • Baptism is not an option. It is the truth from God. Acts 2:38
    • The truth: you can’t be saved without it!
  • The truth converning living our lives as a Christian
    • Some have come to the point that organizational relationship places one in Christ.
      • II Timothy 2:15
      • The church saves no one. Acts 2:47
      • Family lineage saves no one. Ezekiel 18:20
      • Having our names in the directory does not place us in Christ. Hebrews 12:23
    • The child of God is in Christ by truth. Colossians 1:21-23
  • Conclusion
    • The gospel is for all. I John 4:4
    • The gospel can save all. I Timothy 2:4

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March 07, 2011

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  • What we know or appreciate is based on our experience.
    • We can have an understanding of an action or place without being present.
      • I have never performed surgery, but I have an understanding of the process.
      • I have never seen Paris, France, but I have seen pictures and know people that have been there.
  • Man’s experience cannot tell him of the spiritual.
    • Note Paul’s experience - II Corinthians 12:1-5
      • v2,4 - He speaks of his location as: in the “third heaven”, “paradise” - Luke 23:43
      • v4 - He heard “unspeakable” words
  • Heaven is described to us based on human experience.
    • Revelation 21:10-22
    • We can have some appreciation.
  • Hell is described to us based on human experience.
    • Mark 9:44 - Worm dieth not
    • Matthew 8:12 - Outer darkness, weeping and gnashing of teeth
    • Revelation 20:6 - Second death
    • Revelation 20:10 - Lake of fire and brimstone, tormented day and night
  • God’s love is described to us based on human expressions.
    • Ephesians 3:14-20
      • v18 - The breadth, length, depth, and height (full measure of God’s love)
      • v19 - The love that passeth knowledge (beyond man’s capabilities)
      • v20 - “exceeding abundantly above” - Paul still could not fully express the idea
    • We can have some appreciation.
  • The glory of a relationship with God is described based on human experience.
    • Colossians 1:12 - Partakers of the inheritance
    • Colossians 1:21-23 - Holy, unblameable, unreproveable
    • Romans 8:14-18 - Sons, children, heirs, joint-heirs
    • Romans 8:29-30 - Called, justified, glorified
    • Ephesians 1:6 - Accepted in the blood
    • We can have some appreciation
  • Where do we look for answers?
    • Do we look to God or man for spiritual answers? (I Corinthians 2:12-16
      • v12 - Man doesn’t know the spiritual.
  • Conclusion
    • Fast: the love of God cannot be fully appreciated while in the flesh (John 3:16
    • Fact: our relationship with God cannot be fully appreciated while in the flesh (Hebrews 12:6-11
    • Fact: the glory of heaven cannot be fully appreciated while in the flesh (Matthew 25:34
    • Fact: the damnation of hell cannot be fully appreciated while in the flesh (Luke 16:23-26
    • The only way to have a full appreciation is to be there.
    • Where will you be to fully know?

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