In only ten days, Survivor: Benchley 2008 will be upon us. In case you need a little motivation to keep up that tough training regimen, here’s the obstacle course event from last year:
Monthly Archives: June 2008
True cost of car repairs
June 13, 2008 – 8:13 am
If your car needs repairs, check out this article about a new site called RepairPal that gives you a range of reasonable prices. Thanks to Buzz Out Loud 744 for the tip.
Survivor: Benchley gear
June 13, 2008 – 6:30 am
I am happy to announce that my beautiful and talented wife has created an online store on CafePress.com where you can buy official Survivor: Benchley t-shirts, hats, and kid shirts. If you want one, order it soon to get it in time for the competition. (Note: The prices listed on the site are what CafePress charges us - there’s no markup.)
Talent Show DVD and call for photos
June 12, 2008 – 3:26 pm
I’ve been steadily working on the Benchley Talent Show 2008 DVD and nearly have it done. I have not yet completed the slide show, though, (and I don’t have enough of my own photos to create one), so I’m calling for your photos! If you have photos you’d like considered for inclusion, please email them to me or if there are too many, send them with YouSendIt (it’s free and easy - try it!). Also, if you want a copy of the DVD, let me know so I’ll have an idea of how many to make. Copies will be $5 a piece. Here’s a sample of what’s to come:
Bullseye
June 11, 2008 – 1:06 pm
Survivor: Benchley 2008 will be here in only two weeks! The events are totally new this year, but to help you get an idea what you should be in for, here’s the Bullseye event from last year:
2008-06-08-c - George Slover - Expecting the Victories
June 10, 2008 – 7:37 pm
Expecting the Victories
By George Slover
Benchley, June 8, 2008
By George Slover
Benchley, June 8, 2008
- Philippians 1:18-24
- What we should expect from ourselves
- Deal with sin
- Romans 5:12-18 - we must set ourselves away from sin
- Worthwhile service
- Philippians 1:21; John 15:5-8; Romans 7:4 - we must bear fruit to God.
- Transformed lives
- II Corinthians 3:18; Romans 8:29
- Deal with sin
- What should we expect from brethren?
- Family bond
- Philippians 1:24; Mark 10:28-31; I Corinthians 12:24-26
- Meaningful assemblies
- I Corinthians 14:7-9 - the preaching needs to be clear and understandable
- Family bond
- What we should expect from God
- God cares
- Philippians 1:6
- God is our partner
- II Corinthians 12:7-10; Romans 8:31-39
- God cares
2008-06-08-b - George Slover - I Have Enough!
June 10, 2008 – 7:29 pm
I Have Enough!
By George Slover
Benchley, June 8, 2008
By George Slover
Benchley, June 8, 2008
- Genesis 33:1-11
- When was the last time you heard anyone say, “I have enough”?
- Luke 12:15 - beware of covetousness
- Warnings about covetousness
- I Corinthians 5:9-11 - don’t even eat with covetous people!
- I Corinthians 6:9-10 - the covetous will not inherit the kingdom of God
- What is covetousness? (Luke 12:15)
- “Beware of greed”
- “Beware of covetousness”
- eleo (more) nexia (desire) - desire for more
- Lexicons - an inordinate desire for more
- Covetousness is the acquiring and preservation of things that crowd out our spiritual priorities.
- Luke 12:15 - the context
- Background (v. 8-14)
- The warning (v. 15)
- The parable (v. 16-21)
- The exhortation (v. 22-34)
- Characteristics of covetousness
- Selfish (v.16-21)
- Selfish in thinking (v. 17)
- Selfish in speech (v. 18-19)
- Selfish in action (v. 19-20)
- Conclusion (v. 21)
- The lesson (v.34)
- Where is your treasure?
- Is it in family?
- Is it in brethren?
- Is it in fellowship with God?
2008-06-08-a - George Slover - Five Who Followed Jesus
June 10, 2008 – 5:27 pm
Five Who Followed Jesus
By George Slover
Benchley, June 8, 2008
By George Slover
Benchley, June 8, 2008
- John 1:29-51
- Outlining the text
- Time: three days (v. 29,35,43)
- Structure: simple, straightforward
- Characters: five prospects
- Andrew and John (John 1:35-39)
- They heard Jesus speak and followed Him to talk to Him more.
- There are many people who, like Andrew and John, are looking for truth.
- Simon Peter (John 1:40-42)
- The first thing Andrew did when he found Jesus was to go and tell someone else.
- By calling Peter a stone, Jesus saw what Peter would become.
- Philippians 1:6; Jude 24 - the work will be finished!
- Philip (John 1:43-46)
- John 14:7-9 - Philip was logical and, at times, pessimistic.
- Nathanael (John 1:45-51)
- Nathanael was skeptical but quickly believed when he met Jesus.
2008-06-07 - George Slover - Hezekiah
June 10, 2008 – 5:07 pm
Hezekiah
By George Slover
Benchley, June 7, 2008
(Sorry, no notes available for this lesson.)
2008-06-06 - George Slover - Habakkuk
June 10, 2008 – 5:05 pm
Habakkuk
By George Slover
Benchley, June 6, 2008
(Sorry, no notes available for this lesson.)