Benchley, March 21, 2010

• Appreciation for the love of God.  John 3:16; Romans 5:8
• A realization of the value of the soul.  Matthew 10:28; 16:26
• A consciousness that we will give account at the judgment.  II Corinthians 5:10; Matthew 12:37; II Corinthians 10:4-5
• A consciousness that there are just two destinies.  Matthew 25:21; 7:23
• The fact that we are by example helping lead others to either heaven or hell.  I Timothy 4:12; Matthew 15:14; 5:16; Philippians 2:14-15; 1:20
• A growing faith.  II Peter 3:18
• Encouraging words from others.  I Corinthians 1:4-5; I Thessalonians 1:2-3; Revelation 2:2-3
• Choose the right kind of associates.  I Corinthians 15:33
• Imitate Jesus’ prayer life.  Mark 1:35; Matthew 15:36; 114:23; Luke 6:12-13; Mark 14:32
• Having sins rebuked.  II Timothy 4:2; Galatians 6:1; James 5:19-20
• Take inventory of self and live each day as if it was the last; it may be!  II Corinthians 13:5

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.

By Marshall Taylor

Benchley, January 18, 2009

• I Corinthians 11:1; Philippians 3:17; Hebrews 3:17?- Following examples.
• I Timothy 4:12?- Being and example.
• Who is your example?
  • Christ
    • Romans 15:1-3
    • Ephesians 5:1-2?- in loving each other
    • Philippians 2:4-5?- in looking out for each other
    • I Peter 2:20-23?- how to suffer patiently
  • Paul
    • I Corinthians 4:6
    • I Corinthians 10:32?- in giving no offense
    • I Corinthians 10:33?- seeking benefit of others
    • I Corinthians 3:17?- as he urged the Philippians
    • Philippians 3:12?- in not having obtained perfection
    • Philippians 3:13-15?- in pressing on to maturity
    • Philippians 3:16
    • Philippians 4:9?- enjoying a close relationship with God
    • I Thessalonians 1:6
    • II Thessalonians 3:7-10?- not being a burden to others
  • Other faithful Christians
    • Colossians 3:17; Hebrews 6:12; Hebrews 3:17; Revelation 3:14-16
• Who are we examples to?
  • I Thessalonians 1:7; I Timothy 4:12; Titus 2:7
  • Young children – Matthew 8:6
  • Nonbelievers – I Peter 2:12