berserko.org http://berserko.org Silliness rehosted Wed, 09 Jun 2010 14:23:58 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.1 2008 mark@synistralia.com (berserko.org) mark@synistralia.com (berserko.org) Religion and Spirituality: Christianity 1440 http://berserko.org/wp-content/plugins/podpress/images/powered_by_podpress.jpg berserko.org http://berserko.org 144 144 Silliness rises from the ashes berserko.org berserko.org mark@synistralia.com no no Synistralia.com http://berserko.org/2010/06/09/synistralia-com/ http://berserko.org/2010/06/09/synistralia-com/#comments Wed, 09 Jun 2010 14:23:58 +0000 mark http://berserko.org/?p=985 My new art and photography blog site is now up and running at synistralia.com.  Since scripturestream.com is handling sermon recordings, I will no longer be posting much here.  You can follow my Twitter feeds to get all the latest news:

Thanks!  Hope you enjoy reading the new sites!

]]> http://berserko.org/2010/06/09/synistralia-com/feed/ 0 ScriptureStream.com http://berserko.org/2010/04/27/scripturestream-com/ http://berserko.org/2010/04/27/scripturestream-com/#comments Tue, 27 Apr 2010 19:39:14 +0000 mark http://berserko.org/?p=982 I am happy to announce the launch of a new web site for sermon and Bible class recordings:  scripturestream.com.  Since I am now posting so many recordings here, I thought it would be better to put these on their own site, so I ran it past the elders and then set up the new site.  All recordings that are already posted here will remain here indefinitely.  All new material will be put on the new site.  There is also a Twitter feed for the new site that you can follow to get all the latest updates:  @benchleysermons.  Please check it out and let me know what you think!

]]> http://berserko.org/2010/04/27/scripturestream-com/feed/ 0 Idiotic, but it does look cool http://berserko.org/2010/04/14/idiotic-but-it-does-look-cool/ http://berserko.org/2010/04/14/idiotic-but-it-does-look-cool/#comments Wed, 14 Apr 2010 14:31:08 +0000 mark http://berserko.org/?p=979 Here’s a little video of a stunt by the Red Bull guys.  Crazy.  Full story with photos is here.

]]> http://berserko.org/2010/04/14/idiotic-but-it-does-look-cool/feed/ 0 Virtues and Vices, Part 9: Covetousness: Good vs. Bad http://berserko.org/2010/04/12/virtues-and-vices-part-9-covetousness-good-vs-bad/ http://berserko.org/2010/04/12/virtues-and-vices-part-9-covetousness-good-vs-bad/#comments Tue, 13 Apr 2010 02:39:06 +0000 mark http://berserko.org/?p=976 By David Watson

Benchley, April 4, 2010

]]> http://berserko.org/2010/04/12/virtues-and-vices-part-9-covetousness-good-vs-bad/feed/ 0 0:00:01 By David Watson Benchley, April 4, 2010 Applications, continued: Don't (inordinately) covet material good. Acts 20:33-35; I Timothy 6:6; Colossians 3:5; Luke 12:15-21,23,31 Fix your mind. Micah ... By David Watson Benchley, April 4, 2010 Applications, continued: Don't (inordinately) covet material good. Acts 20:33-35; I Timothy 6:6; Colossians 3:5; Luke 12:15-21,23,31 Fix your mind. Micah 2:1-2; Mark 7:21-23; Romans 1:28-32 Edification vs. being a stumbling block Definitions Romans 9:30-33; I Peter 2:8; Matthew 16:23 Applications Edify through worship I Corinthians 14:2; Hebrews 10:23-25 Hypocrisy:  Mark 12:38 Don't make yourself stumble. Matthew 5:29 Bible Study, Mark's stuff mark@synistralia.com no no Here’s something to wake you up on a Monday http://berserko.org/2010/04/12/heres-something-to-wake-you-up-on-a-monday/ http://berserko.org/2010/04/12/heres-something-to-wake-you-up-on-a-monday/#comments Mon, 12 Apr 2010 15:37:04 +0000 mark http://berserko.org/?p=973 There’s nothing like a giant mylar balloon filled with hydrogen and oxygen to get your fight or flight response going on a Monday.  (And sorry, Jo, we will not be doing this on Independence Day this year.  I don’t want to add permanent loss of hearing to my list of ailments.)

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Benchley, March 31, 2010

]]> http://berserko.org/2010/04/10/psalms-137-150/feed/ 0 0:00:01 By Jesse Jenkins Benchley, March 31, 2010 By Jesse Jenkins Benchley, March 31, 2010 Bible Study, Mark's stuff mark@synistralia.com no no Facts to Consider When Considering Appointing an Elder http://berserko.org/2010/04/10/facts-to-consider-when-considering-appointing-an-elder/ http://berserko.org/2010/04/10/facts-to-consider-when-considering-appointing-an-elder/#comments Sat, 10 Apr 2010 21:32:04 +0000 mark http://berserko.org/?p=968 By Jesse Jenkins

Benchley, March 28, 2010

  • The Lord’s arrangement for church structure
    • The local church is the only arrangement in the New Covenant for collective functions in the things of Christ.
    • Elders in every city.  Titus 1:5
    • Elders in every church.  Acts 14:24
  • Desire
    • If a man desires the office of a bishop.  I Timothy 3:1
    • Desire is the first qualification, for without it one is not qualified.
    • The desire must be to do the work of an elder – to serve.
    • If a man’s desire is to control and run things, no church needs him.
  • Example
    • Example is the next qualification to be considered.
    • As leaders of the flock, elders are to lead exemplary lives.
  • Lessons from three words
    • “Presbuteros”: elders (Acts 20:17; Titus 1:5)
      • “Indicates their spiritual maturity” -Vine
      • “Indicates dignity” -Thayer
      • The word has reference to age and maturity.
      • Not only in years, but in spiritual maturity
      • …and in the congregation
      • One is to prove self (I Timothy 3:10)
      • The flock is to know him (I Thessalonians 5:12)
      • He is of such influence in the congregation that others look to him for leadership.
    • “Episkopos”: bishop, overseer (Acts 20:28; I Timothy 3:1; Titus 1:7)
      • “Indicates the character of the work undertaken” -Vine
      • “Denotes the function… Guardian, superintendent” -Thayer
    • “Poimano”:  shepherd, feed, tend (Acts 20:28; I Peter 5:2)
      • “To act as shepherd” -Vine
      • “To tend a flock… to supply the requisistes of the soul’s needs” -Thayer
      • Poimano involves:
  • Conclusion
    • An elder must:
      • Desire to serve.
      • Set the proper example.
      • Have spiritual age,  maturity, and dignity.
      • Be able to work with other elders.
]]> http://berserko.org/2010/04/10/facts-to-consider-when-considering-appointing-an-elder/feed/ 0 0:00:01 By Jesse Jenkins Benchley, March 28, 2010 The Lord's arrangement for church structure The local church is the only arrangement in the New Covenant for collective ... By Jesse Jenkins Benchley, March 28, 2010 The Lord's arrangement for church structure The local church is the only arrangement in the New Covenant for collective functions in the things of Christ. Elders in every city.  Titus 1:5 Elders in every church.  Acts 14:24 Desire If a man desires the office of a bishop.  I Timothy 3:1 Desire is the first qualification, for without it one is not qualified. The desire must be to do the work of an elder - to serve. If a man's desire is to control and run things, no church needs him. Example Example is the next qualification to be considered. As leaders of the flock, elders are to lead exemplary lives. Lessons from three words "Presbuteros": elders (Acts 20:17; Titus 1:5) "Indicates their spiritual maturity" -Vine "Indicates dignity" -Thayer The word has reference to age and maturity. Not only in years, but in spiritual maturity ...and in the congregation One is to prove self (I Timothy 3:10) The flock is to know him (I Thessalonians 5:12) He is of such influence in the congregation that others look to him for leadership. "Episkopos": bishop, overseer (Acts 20:28; I Timothy 3:1; Titus 1:7) "Indicates the character of the work undertaken" -Vine "Denotes the function... Guardian, superintendent" -Thayer "Poimano":  shepherd, feed, tend (Acts 20:28; I Peter 5:2) "To act as shepherd" -Vine "To tend a flock... to supply the requisistes of the soul's needs" -Thayer Poimano involves: Feeding (I Peter 5:1) Watching for (Hebrews 13:17) Leading (Hebrews 13:17) "Obey your leaders," ESV and NASB Caring for (I Timothy 3:5) Conclusion An elder must: Desire to serve. Set the proper example. Have spiritual age,  maturity, and dignity. Be able to work with other elders. Bible Study, Mark's stuff mark@synistralia.com no no Lessons from a Cemetary http://berserko.org/2010/04/08/lessons-from-a-cemetary/ http://berserko.org/2010/04/08/lessons-from-a-cemetary/#comments Thu, 08 Apr 2010 22:54:14 +0000 mark http://berserko.org/?p=965 By David Watson

Benchley, March 28, 2010

]]> http://berserko.org/2010/04/08/lessons-from-a-cemetary/feed/ 0 0:00:01 By David Watson Benchley, March 28, 2010 Death comes at any age.  (Luke 12:16-21; Psalms 90:9; Job 27:8; Luke 16) All people die.  (James 1:9-11) Therefore... ... By David Watson Benchley, March 28, 2010 Death comes at any age.  (Luke 12:16-21; Psalms 90:9; Job 27:8; Luke 16) All people die.  (James 1:9-11) Therefore... the only thing that matters is living for God.  (I Corinthians 15:52-58; Hebrews 9:27; Philippians 1:20-21; Acts 17:26-27) Bible Study, Mark's stuff mark@synistralia.com no no Inspiration of the Bible http://berserko.org/2010/04/08/inspiration-of-the-bible/ http://berserko.org/2010/04/08/inspiration-of-the-bible/#comments Thu, 08 Apr 2010 22:46:53 +0000 mark http://berserko.org/?p=962 Inspiration of the Bible

By David Watson

Benchley, March 28, 2010

]]> http://berserko.org/2010/04/08/inspiration-of-the-bible/feed/ 0 0:00:01 Inspiration of the Bible By David Watson Benchley, March 28, 2010 Historical accuracy Prophetic fulfillment Scientific foreknowledge the Bible remarks on scientific knowledge before it was discovered by man. Egyptian ... Inspiration of the Bible By David Watson Benchley, March 28, 2010 Historical accuracy Prophetic fulfillment Scientific foreknowledge the Bible remarks on scientific knowledge before it was discovered by man. Egyptian knowledge of the day (Exodus 15:26) Germs:  Dr. Ignaz Semmelweis Humbers 19:5-22 - God's laws for washing and handling dead bodies Germs:  quarantine Numbers 5:13; Leviticus 13:1-3,45-54 Circumcision on the eighth day Genesis 17:12-14 (Leviticus 12:3) Dietary regulations Leviticus 11 - Moses' instructions are still useful today. Life is in the blood (Leviticus 17:11-12) Ratio for ship building (Genesis 6:15 - ratio was 30:5:3) Water cycle (Ecclesiastes 1:7; 11:3; Amos 9:6) The earth is a "circle" (Isaiah 40:22) Four types of flesh (I Corinthians 15:39) Basic sanitation (Deuteronomy 23:12-14) The earth is wearing out (Isaiah 51:6) The Bible:  from God or man? Bible Study, Mark's stuff mark@synistralia.com no no Psalms 119-136 http://berserko.org/2010/04/08/psalms-119-136/ http://berserko.org/2010/04/08/psalms-119-136/#comments Thu, 08 Apr 2010 22:38:57 +0000 mark http://berserko.org/?p=959 By Jesse Jenkins

Benchley, March 24, 2010


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