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2009-06-12 – John Evans – What it Takes to Make a Home

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What it Takes to Make a Home

By John Evans

Benchley, June 12, 2009

• I Corinthians 13:4-7
• Matthew 22:37?- A home must start with love for God.
• Ephesians 5:25?- Husbands must love their wives.
• You must have patience to have the kind of love God requires.
  • I Corinthians 13:4-7?- “Love does all the good that it can for as long as it can.”? –Robert Turner
  • Colossians 3:12-14?- Bear with one another.
• You must control your tongue.
  • James 3:1-6?- Controlling our tongue is one of the most difficult things we can do.
  • James 1:19-20?- Be swift to hear and slow to speak.
  • Proverbs 25:11?- The value of good speech.
• We must be willing to forgive each other.
  • Matthew 6:12-13
  • Psalms 119:51

2009-06-11 – John Evans – Three of the Most Powerful Words in the English Language

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Three of the Most Powerful Words in the English Language

By John Evans

Benchley, June 11, 2009

• These words are “I was wrong.”
• Some examples which show the power of these words.
  • David:? II Samuel 12:1-7,13; Psalms 51:1-4
  • Prodigal son:? Luke 15:11-21
  • Jews on Pentecost:? Acts 2:36-37
  • Aaron:? Numbers 12:11
  • Parable of the first son, by his actions:? Matthew 21:28-31
• Sometimes it is hard for us to admit when we’re wrong.
• It’s hard for me to admit that I’m wrong…
  • … to myself.? James 1:22
  • … when my enemy tells me.? I Kings 18:17-18
  • … when my relatives tell me.? II Samuel 24:1-4
  • … when the devil’s ensnared me.? Luke 22:3-6
  • … when the majority urges me to do what’s wrong.? I Samuel 8:4-7,19-20
• Here are some signs that I am wrong.
  • When those who love me the most tell me I am wrong.? Proverbs 1:8-15
  • When someone who’s in a better position to know says I am wrong.? II Chronicles 26:16-21
  • When the circumstances of life show me I am wrong.
  • When the Bible tells me I am wrong.? Colossians 3:9
• How about me?? Am I wrong about something today?

2009-06-10 – John Evans – I Wish I Could Just Run Away

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I Wish I Could Just Run Away

By John Evans

Benchley, June 10, 2009

• Jeremiah 9:1-2
• II Chronicles 35:25?- Jeremiah lamented the death of Judah’s last good king:? Josiah.
• Jeremiah 1:13-15,6-8?- The coming destruction of Judah foretold.? God assures Jeremiah that he is up to the task.
• Jeremiah 11:21?- People sought to kill Jeremiah for his message.
• Jeremiah 38:2-7?- Jeremiah is left in the bottom of a well by the people he is trying to save.
• Jeremiah 26:8?- Jeremiah is threatened with death.
• God doesn’t want you to run away.
  • Jonah 1:1-3,3:1-3?- Jonah learned how impossible it is to run from God.? God didn’t want Jonah to run from his responsibility.
  • Exodus 4:10-13?- Moses felt inadequate to handle the task God gave him.
  • Judges 6:14-15?- Gideon felt inadequate.
• God can bless us even in the most difficult and challenging times.
  • Jeremiah 40:1-4?- God blessed Jeremiah even in captivity.
  • Psalms 23:5
• Sometimes our present trials are preparing us for greater blessings later on.
  • Job was blessed much more after he was tormented than before.
• Jeremiah 10:23?- It is not in man to direct his own steps.

2009-06-09 – John Evans – What Will Happen if We Teach the Truth?

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What Will Happen if We Teach the Truth?

By John Evans

Benchley, June 9, 2009

• Acts 17:32-34
• Galatians 1:8-10
• If we truly try to teach the truth:
  • We will prevent discouragement.
  • We will not twist the scriptures.
  • We will seek to please God rather than men.
• Sometimes people will reject the truth.
  • Matthew 7:13-14?- Most will reject the truth.
  • Acts 17:32-34?- Some will mock.
  • Acts 7:57-58?- Stephen was stoned for preaching the truth.
  • John 12:42-43?- Many believed in Jesus, but were afraid of what other people would think of their belief.
  • Matthew 14:3-4?- John the Baptist was beheaded for teaching the truth.
  • Some try to delay obedience.
  • Acts 18:5-6?- When the Jews stopped listening, Paul just kept teaching to the Gentiles.
• Sometimes even faithful Christians will leave the faith.
  • John 6:52-59,66?- Jesus’ own disciples left Him after hearing more of His teaching.
  • Hebrews 4:12
• Sometimes people need time to think about what they’ve heard.
  • Acts 17:32?- Some of Paul’s listeners needed to hear more teaching before they were convinced.
  • Don’t give up on people that are willing to study and hear you!
• Sometimes people will gladly receive the truth.
  • Acts 17:34?- Some people joined Paul.

2009-06-08 – John Evans – Why Are We Losing Our Children?

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Why Are We Losing Our Children?

By John Evans

Benchley, June 8, 2009

• Introduction
  • Ecclesiastes 12:1
  • II Peter 2:20-21
  • Psalms 127:3
  • Ephesians 6:1-4
• Sometimes we fail to teach our children spiritual values.
  • Job 1:1-5?- Job offered burnt offerings for his children.
  • Deuteronomy 6:4-9?- The importance of teaching children.
  • Do we get as upset when our children miss or fail in Bible classes as when they fail at school?
• The world influences our children more than we do.
  • Our children will be taught, but by whom?
  • Parents must fight for their children!
  • Proverbs 1:10-19
  • Proverbs 22:6?- There is training involved!
  • Sometimes children just fail to listen!? I Samuel 3:13-14
• Sometimes parents serve as faulty role models.
  • Philippians 3:17?- The power of the example.
• Sometimes we do not realize the importance of our children until it is too late.
  • Ecclesiastes 11:9-12:1
  • Isaiah 1:2?- The Israelites rebelled against the perfect parent: God.

2009-06-07 – The Christian and Finances, Part 2

// June 7th, 2009 // Comments // Bible Study, Mark's stuff

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The Christian and Finances, Part 2

By John Evans

Benchley, June 7, 2009

• I Corinthians 4:2?- Be good stewards of God’s blessings.
• Hard work is better than any “get-rich quick” scheme.
  • Over and over again, the Bible emphasizes the importance of diligence and industry.? Proverbd 10:2-5, 24:30-34; II Thessalonians 3:10
  • Don’t be surprised if the cupboard is bare because you have not worked.
• You must live within your means.
  • You cannot spend more than you make – at least not for long!? (You must budget!)
  • Luke 15:11-16; John 6:10-12?- Frugality and thrift are two virtues encouraged by the Bible.
  • Remember, however, that there is a difference between frugality and stinginess.? Matthew 25:34-40? One saves so that he can provide for his own and those less fortunate than himself.

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2009-06-07 – The Christian and Finances, Part 1

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The Christian and Finances, Part 1

By John Evans

Benchley, June 7, 2009

Historical financial data:

One earner families in 1971:

Must haves:? 50%

Discretionary:? 30%

Savings:? 20%

Two?earner families in 2009:

Must haves:? 75%

Discretionary:? 25%

Savings:? 0%

• Biblical principles relating to money:
  • Like many material possessions, money itself is not evil.? It is the love of money which is forbidden.? I Timothy 6:10; Proverbs 16:8,11,16? Do I have the money or does the money have me?
  • One cannot love God and worldly riches at the same time.? Matthew 6:24, 19:23-34
  • The most important principle to remember when it comes to money is stewardship.? God will hold us accountable for the proper handling of our finances.? I Peter 4:10?- Consider the parable of the talents also!
  • Managing money can be a special challenge to the Christian living in America because material wealth abounds.? The accumulation of money is viewed as the sign of success.? The Bible warns of this danger.? Proverbs 11:4; Matthew 6:19-21; Luke 12:15; I Timothy 6:9
  • I Timothy 6:6-8?- At death, the rick man and the poor man both take with them the same thing – not one red cent!
  • Romans 8:38-39?- You could lose every last cent and still be a Christian.

2009-06-07 – John Evans – Stealing Our Hearts and Minds: Entertainment Media and the Christian

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Stealing Our Hearts and Minds:? Entertainment Media and the Christian

By John Evans

Benchley, June 7, 2009

• Psalms 119:37
• I Thessalonians 5:22?- Abstain from all forms of evil.
• Romans 13:14?- Make no provision at all for evil.
• Ephesians 5:11?- Have no fellowship with evil.
• Psalms 101:2-3?- “I will set nothing wicked before my eyes.”
• Philippians 4:8?- Think on good things.
• Proverbs 4:23?- Keep your heart with diligence.
• Excuses
  • I hear vulgarity all the time and it doesn’t effect me.
    • Colossians 3:1-2
  • Mature minds can handle mature subjects.
    • Is there any age at which a Christian should seek out evil?
    • I Peter 2:11; Matthew 5:27-30
  • Some of those movies are really good!
    • Of course they are good!? That’s how the devil entices us.
• What can we do?
  • Be honest about the ratings!
  • Just turn it off.
  • Beware of plop and LOP TV watching.
  • Don’t let your kids watch TV after you go to sleep.
  • Throw out bad movies.

2009-06-04 – David Watson – Introducing Calvinism

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Introducing Calvinism

By David Watson

Benchley, June 3, 2009

• Core concept:? sovereignty
  • Calvinists emphasize God’s authority and ability to do whatever He wants, regardless of man’s depravity.
  • Calvinists de-emphasize man’s part in salvation.
• T.U.L.I.P.
  • The Five Points of Calvinism is a standard apologetic text for Calvinists.
  • Total depravity – all men are born guilty of sin.
    • Genesis 6:5?- Calvinists use this as proof text.
    • Matthew 19:14?- Counter-proof text
    • Ezekiel 18?is another major counter-proof.
  • Unconditional election – God chose people before the foundation of the world to be saved.
    • Matthew 22:14?- Calvinists say that God chose who would be saved.
    • Ephesians 1:4?- Calvinists use this as proof text also.
    • Hebrews 5:9?- Counter-proof text.
  • Limited atonement – Christ came to save some – those chosen already by God.
    • Hebrews 9:15?- Calvinist proof text.
    • I Timothy 2:3-4?- Counter-proof text
  • Irresistible grace – The Holy Spirit?cannot fail to save those who God chose to save.
    • I Corinthians 3:6-7?- Calvinist proof text.
    • Romans 6:16-18?- Counter-proof text.
  • Perseverance of the saints – Once people are saved, they are always saved.? People can still sin, but that doesn’t cause them to be lost.
    • I Thessalonians 5:23-24?- Calvinist proof text.

Gospel meeting announcement

// June 2nd, 2009 // Comments // Bible Study, Mark's stuff

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The Benchley church of Christ (just north of Bryan, Texas) will be holding a gospel meeting the week of June 7-12, 2009.? John Evans of San Antonio, Texas (who happens to be my uncle) will be preaching.? All are invited!? Click the flier below to download a printable PDF that contains all the necessary information, including a map to the building.? We hope to see you there!