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2009-02-22 – Joel More – What Shall the End Be?

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What Shall the End Be?

By Joel Moore

Benchley, February 22, 2009

• I Peter 4:17-18
• Ecclesiastes 7:8
  • Whether the end is better or worse than the beginning depends on us individually.
• The end is certain.
  • Proverbs 27:1?- There is much uncertainty about the end of this life.
  • I Corinthians 15:22-24?- The Bible clearly speaks of an ultimate end.
  • Mark 13:32?- God has revealed the certainty of the end, but not the exact time.
  • Live every day as if it is your last and one day you’ll be right.
  • Luke 16:19-31?- The end for faithful Christians will be the end of their conflict with the flesh.? It will also mark the end of their sufferings and trials (II Corinthians 4:17-18).
  • For the unfaithful Christian, the end will be the end of God’s patience (compare I Peter 3:18-20).? Also, it will be the end of His exhortations (Matthew 7:22,23).
  • For the unbelieving and disobedient, the end will be the point of no return.? (Luke 16:19-31)
  • Revelation 3:20?- Someday, in the end, Christ will end his knocking.
    • At that moment, people would give anything for one more opportunity to obey the gospel.
• We must consider the end.
  • II Peter 3:3-7?- We must not deny the end will come.
  • Matthew 24:37-39,48-51?- We must not delay the end in our thinking, or simply forget about it.
  • Romans 13:11-12?- We must realize that the end is nearer now than it has ever been.
  • Ecclesiastes 12:13-14?- Let us be wise enough to consider the end.
  • Matthew 5:10-12?- Considering the end will help us to be patient in trials.
  • Matthew 10:22?- Faithfulness to the end brings rewards.
  • I Thessalonians 4:13-18?- Considering the end will produce zeal and comfort.
  • Those who were victorious considered the end.
    • Noah – Hebrews 11:7
    • Paul – Philippians 3:13-14
    • Jesus – Hebrews 12:1-2
    • We, too, should look to the end.? II Peter 3:10-12
• What shall the end be?? Matthew 25:31-46
• What shall my end be?
  • Heaven or hell?

2009-02-22 – David Watson – Changing the World

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Changing the World

By David Watson

Benchley, February 22, 2009

2009-02-22 – David Watson – Age of the World

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Age of the World

By David Watson

Benchley, February 22, 2009

2009-02-15 – David Watson – Psalm 27

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Psalm 27

By David Watson

Benchley, February 15, 2009

• We should be careful to watch for figurative language here.
• Psalm 27:3?- “In spite of this I shall be confident.”
  • John 18:36; Ephesians 6:11-17?- Our confidence should be in the power of God’s word.
  • I Timothy 1:5-7; II Timothy 2:15?- We must be able to use God’s word correctly.
  • Fear comes from ignorance, but confidence comes from knowledge.? Acts 4:19-20
• Psalm 27:4?- “That I may dwell in the house of the Lord”
  • Even if people forsake us, God is there as long as we hold up our end of the relationship.
  • John 8:37-41; Ephesians 5:2,8?- We must walk in God’s commands and strive to dwell in His house.
  • Psalm 32:1-5?- Even great error can be forgiven so that we can dwell in the house of the Lord.
• Psalm 27:13?- “The goodness of the Lord.”
  • We can wholly lean on the goodness of God.

2009-02-15 – Randy Dean – K.I.S.S.

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K.I.S.S.

By Randy Dean

Benchley, February 15, 2009

• I Timothy 1:13
• Genesis 2:9,16-17,19-20?- Adam and Eve had the most perfect life possible on earth.
  • Life could not have been simpler for Adam and Eve.
• Genesis 3:1-6?- Sin enters the picture.
  • It was simple things that got Adam and Eve in trouble.? Notice that Eve said they weren’t even supposed to touch the fruit, since that was a prelude to eating it.
• Fearing God causes us to do His commandments.? II Chronicles 19:9
  • When Adam and Eve sinned, they were not fearing God.
• Genesis 4:6-7?- God talks to Cain before he kills Abel.? It’s easy to do good when things are good, but hard when things are bad.
• Genesis 19:26?- Lot’s wife disobeyed a simple command and was killed.
  • Uzzah made the same kind of mistake when he touched the ark (II Samuel 6:6-7).
  • Acts 5?- Ananias and Sapphira sinned in what should have been a simple transaction.
• Philippians 4:19?- God will supply our needs.
• Matthew 6:25-34?- We must learn to be content with what God gives us.
• Romans 5:12-21

Bible Basics Day

// February 27th, 2009 // View Comments // Bible Study, Mark's stuff

The church of Christ at Benchley will be holding Bible Basics Day on March 1, 2009.? All are invited to hear lessons from God’s word.? You can click the flyer image below to download a printable PDF version that includes a map and all the necessary information.? We hope to see you there!

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Andrew Jones is awesome

// February 27th, 2009 // View Comments // Mark's stuff

In browsing around the art world, I’ve stumbled across some of Andrew Jones’ work lately.? He has a very unusual way of painting – he does it live in front of an audience with a giant Wacom tablet slung around his shoulder.? Check it out:

Another demo from Andrew:

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Part 2:

Crayon Physics

// February 25th, 2009 // View Comments // Mark's stuff

Last night I played a little of the demo for the game Crayon Physics and it is awesome.? You can download the free PC demo at the main site.? I believe there is also a version for the iPhone.

2009-02-15 – Jesse Jenkins – Romans 7:23 – 8:4

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Romans 7:23 – 8:4

By Jesse Jenkins

Benchley, February 15, 2009

2009-02-08 – Jesse Jenkins – Elders

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Elders

By Jesse Jenkins

Benchley, February 8, 2009

• I Timothy 3:1?- Being an elder involves work – it is not about being in control of things.
• Titus 1:7?- Elders are stewards of God.
• The work of elders
  • Set proper example.? I Peter 5:3
  • Feed, tend, shepherd the flock.? I Peter 5:2
    • Feed flock to edify.? Acts 20:28,32
    • Watch for souls.? Hebrews 13:17; Ezekiel 3:17
    • Restore the fallen.? Titus 1:9-11; Ezekiel 34:1-10
    • Correct gainsayers.? Titus 1:9
  • Rule the flock.? Hebrews 13:17
    • By serving? (See Luke 22:25-26?regarding ruling over others.)
    • By leading
    • By teaching
  • Oversee the flock.? Acts 20:28; I Peter 5:1-3
• Elders are not bosses; they are servants of the flock.
  • Their rule is not despotic, tyrannical, or arbitrary.
  • Oversight necessitates that elders make some decisions.
  • In decisions of any magnitude, elders that rule well will feel the pulse of the flock.
    • To fail to do so is to invite trouble.
    • When elders lead the flock to harmonious decisions, there will not be trouble.
• It is not the work of elders:
  • To be a centralized board to receive money from many congregations to do a big work.
  • To build, maintain, or support human institutions for any cause.
  • To oversee any brotherhood functions.
    • Brotherhood preaching training programs
    • Brotherhood lectureships
  • When we thing about elders, let us think about the local church, not about the brotherhood.