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2008-12-24 – Jesse Jenkins – Compliments of Jesus

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Compliments of Jesus

By Jesse Jenkins

Benchley, December 24, 2008

• Jesus rebuked many more people than He complimented, but that was necessary for Him to do His work.
• John the Baptist (Matthew 11:11):? Courage
  • Matthew 11:7?- John was not a “reed shaken by the wind”.? He did not bow to social or political pressure.
  • Mark 6:17-18?- John’s stand before Herod.
• Nathaniel (John 1:47): ?Purity
• Mark (Mark 14:8):? Service
  • “She’s done what she could.”
  • We must all do what we can do in service to God.
• Roman Centurion (Matthew 8:10):? Unusual faith
• Canaanite woman (Matthew 15:28):? Great faith
• Poor widow (Mark 12:43-44):? Sacrificial giving
• Leper (Luke 17:19):? Gratitude
• Mary (Luke 10:42):? Spiritual mindedness

2008-12-21 – Jonathan Golightly – Remembering

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2008-12-21 – David Watson – Table Topics

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2008-12-21 – David Watson – New Year’s Resolutions 2009

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New Year’s Resolutions 2009

By David Watson

Benchley, December 21, 2008

• Pray every day.
  • The Bible says we ought to pray.? Philippians 4:6; Romans 12:12; I Thessalonians 5:17
  • The Bible shows us what to pray for.? John 17:9; 17:21; I Timothy 2:1-2
  • The Bible tells us how NOT to pray.? Matthew 6:5
  • The Bible tells us how TO pray.? I Peter 3:7,12; Luke 18:1-14; I John 3:21-22; 5:14-15; James 1:5-8
  • Several things encourage us in prayer.? Romans 8:26; James 5:13-18; Colossians 4:12
  • How can we make sure to pray everyday?
• Read the Bible every week.
  • Why should we read the Bible on a regular basis?
    • I Timothy 4:13?- Because it pleases God.
    • Because it is God’s sole revelation of truth.? Psalms 119:105; Jude 3
    • Because we can understand it and learn from it.? Ephesians 3:4; Luke 10:26; Matthew 24:15; II Peter 3:16
    • Because it takes our minds off of other things.? Psalms 119:11
  • What are some helpful tips?
    • Use a plan (http://bibleclassmaterial.com)
    • Use an accurate, readable translation.
      • KJV, NKJV, NSB, ESV
    • Use an audio Bible.
• Invite one person per event.
  • Why would we want to have such a goal?
    • Because souls have great, eternal value.
    • Because God told us to.

2008-12-14 – David Watson – Imitating Jesus

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Imitating Jesus

By David Watson

Benchley, December 14, 2008

• I Corinthians 11:1
• Submission
  • Philippians 2:5; Hebrews 5:8?- Jesus submitted to the Father’s will.
    • Hebrews 12:2?- Jesus even submitted in sacrificing Himself.? Luke 22:44
  • Application
    • Ephesians 5:22-24?- wives to husbands, church to Christ
    • I Peter 5:5?- Be subject to those older than you and to God.? God is opposed to pride.
    • Philippians 2:3-4?- Look out for the interests of others.
• Sympathy
  • Hebrews 4:14-16?- Jesus knows about the temptation of sin.
  • Application:? Be sympathetic in helping others.
    • Galatians 6:1; Luke 7:44-48; I Timothy 1:15-16; Colossians 3:12
• Suffering
  • I Peter 2:21-24?- Jesus’ example of suffering
  • Hebrews 12:2?- Jesus endured the cross.

2008-12-14 – David Watson – Once Saved, Always Saved?

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Once Saved, Always Saved?

By David Watson

Benchley, December 14, 2008

• Acts 8:13-24?- Simon was saved, but committed sin and required forgiveness (Acts 8:22-24).
• Romans 11:11-23?- Branches of the tree could be cut off and lost (Romans 11:20-21).
• I Corinthians 9:19-27?- Run the race so as to remain saved.
• Galatians 5:4?- It is possible to fall from grace.? Galatians 1:6-7; 3:24
• Colossians 1:21-23?- We are blameless before God if we do not move away from the gospel.
• Hebrews 3:4-6?- Wea re the house of God if we hold fast.
  • Hebrews 3:12-23?- Why were these brethren warned about falling away if it wasn’t possible?
• Hebrews 6:4-6?- Saved people can fall away!
• James 5:12,19-20?- Turning a?fallen Christian back to God saves a soul from death!
• II Peter 1:10-11?- Be careful to make your calling and election sure.
• Application:? Avoid having a false sense of security.? Jeremiah 37:17-19; I Corinthians 10:12

2008-12-07 – Jady Stevens – The Purpose of the Assembly

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The Purpose of the Assembly

By Jady Stevens

Benchley, December 7, 2008

• Leviticus 10:1-3?- God must be glorified in the assembly.
• Colossians 3:17; John 4:23-24; I Corinthians 3:1; II Corinthians 10:4?- Worship in spirit and truth.
• I Corinthians 14:40,26?- Things are to be done decently and in order for edification.
• Galatians 4:13-15?- Paul’s presentation before them wasn’t flawless because of his infirmity, but that wasn’t important from a spiritual point of view.
• Singing
  • Colossians 3:16; Ephesians 5:19-20?- for teaching, admonishing, and giving thanks.
  • The song leader should help lead the congregation in orderly worship.
  • The lyrics should be spiritually accurate and appropriate.
  • The songs should not be so difficult as to keep people from paying attention to the lyrics.
  • Things to watch out for:
    • I Corinthians 14:16-19?- The leader must be heard and understood.
    • Singing just because a soung sounds pretty.
    • Singing spiritually inaccurate lyrics.
• Preaching
  • II Timothy 4:5,2?- convince, rebuke, exhort
  • II Timothy 3:13-17?- teach from the scriptures.
  • Titus 2:1,11-15;3:1-2,8?- Paul’s instructions to Titus for preaching.
  • Things to watch out for:
    • Titus 3:9?- useless disputes should be avoided.
    • II Timothy 4:3-4?- changing the message because people don’t want to hear the old message
    • Matthew 15:9?- substituting ideas of man for doctrine from God
    • Not speaking up
    • Ephesians 4:11-15?- Fulfill the purpose and don’t just try to keep the audience entertained.
• Acts 17:26-27?- Our purpose is to seek God.

2008-12-07 – Jesse Jenkins – Romans 2:6-3:8

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Romans 2:6-3:8

By Jesse Jenkins

Benchley, December 7, 2008

1997-01-19 – Jesse Jenkins – Romans 2:1-14

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Romans 2:1-14

By Jesse Jenkins

Benchley, January 19, 1997

[The recording from Jesse's class on these verses in 2008 was lost, so this version was restored from a tape archive.? The tape unfortunately cut off a little from the beginning and end of his talk.]

Haystack Hunt

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Event 12 from Survivor: Benchley 2008 is now up.? Enjoy!? (Oh, and happy New Year!)