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Lessons from a Cemetary

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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)

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?

2008-12-28 – Jesse Jenkins – Repent

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Repent

By Jesse Jenkins

Benchley, December 28, 2008

• Acts 17:22-31?- Paul addresses the sin of idolatry.
  • Acts 17:22-23 – their sin, idolatry
  • Acts 17:24-29?- Paul’s message
  • Acts 17:30?- their need, repentance
    • Matthew 21:28-30?- Repentance defined
    • Acts 14:14-18
• Times past:? God winked at sin (Romans 1:24)
  • Now:? God demands repentance.
• How will you react to your sins?
  • Some deny that there is such a think as sin.
  • Some lie to cover up sin.? II Kings 5:20-27
  • Some blame others.? I Samuel 13:11-14
  • Obey God and repent.? Acts 2; Proverbs 28:13
• The reason to repent:
  • Judgment is coming.
  • Two motives to get us to repent.
    • Hell
    • Heaven

2008-10-19 – Joel Moore – Purpose of Heart

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Purpose of Heart

By Joel More

2008-09-14 – Jason Leber – The Fall of Man

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The Fall of Man

By Jason Leber

Benchley, September 14, 2008

[Sorry, I missed the first couple of minutes of the sermon when starting the recording.]

• Genesis 3
• We must know the truth to keep from being deceived.
• When sin happens:
  • Sometimes people hide (Genesis 3:9-10)
    • Psalms 139:1-2?- God sees all
  • Sometimes people blame others (Genesis 3:11-12)
    • I Samuel 15:13-21?- Saul blamed his disobedience on the people.
  • Sometimes people make excuses.? (Genesis 3:13)
    • Romans 6:1-4?- We must walk in newness of life.
  • Judgment happens (Genesis 3:14-19)
    • I Samuel 15:22-24?- Saul rejected as king because of his sin.

2008-07-13 – David Watson – Frequently Asked Questions in Religion

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Frequently Asked Questions in Religion

By David Watson

Benchley, July 13, 2008

Proverbs 18:15, ?The mind of the prudent acquires knowledge, and the ear of the wise seeks knowledge.?

1. Don?t all roads lead to Heaven?
   1. No (Galatians 5:19-21, I Corinthians 6:9, Ephesians 5:5).
   2. But don?t all religious roads lead to Heaven?? No (Matthew 15:1, 7-9, 23:13-15, Acts 26:9).
   3. Many religions were condemned (Acts 17:22-30, Acts 19, I Cor. 1:12-13, Galatians 1:6-7).
   4. All religions are not equal.? All do not get us into Heaven.
   5. Some churches were wrong and were told to repent (Revelation 2-3).
   6. We are forced into the conclusion that not all roads lead to Heaven.
2. Which religion is right?
   1. We must follow Jesus? Word to know the truth (John 8:31-32).? We must read the Bible!
   2. So which religion is right?? Ephesians 4:5 says there is only ?one faith.?
   3. The one true religion recognizes the sole authority of the Bible.
      1. Inspired men wrote the Bible (I Corinthians 2:13, 14:37-38).
      2. No need for creeds; God gave us everything we need in the Bible ?once for all? (Jude 3).
      3. Paul warned about people who would offer something different (Galatians 1:8-9).
      4. The one true religion will use the Bible as the only standard for measuring truth.
   4. The one true religion recognizes only one true church.
      1. Jesus said, ?I will build My church??singular (Matthew 16:18).
      2. When people tried to divide Christ?s church Paul condemned it (I Corinthians 1:12-13).
      3. ?There is one body? (Ephesians 4:4, body = church, Ephesians 1:22-23).
      4. Why are there different churches today all claiming to be followers of Christ?
      5. Jesus demanded that people listen to His word (John 8:31).
      6. Jesus is only the Savior of that one body (Ephesians 5:23).
      7. We need to find the religion that believes what the Bible says about the singularity of the church, and we need to be a member of that church.
   5. The one true religion condemns sin and demands righteousness.
      1. Sin is wrong, we should stop (I John 3:4, 8); Righteousness is good, do it! (3:18, 23-24).
      2. The one true religion is not just talk and show, but deed (James 1:25, Romans 2:21-22).
      3. It will not cater to political correctness or social fads.
3. What really happens at the Judgment?
   1. A great division, based on deeds, resulting in eternal life or punishment (Matthew 25:31-46).
   2. Our secrets will be exposed (I Corinthians 4:5, Hebrews 4:13).
   3. Judgment will follow the standard of God?s Word (John 12:48, Romans 2:16).
   4. So what will we do?
      1. We can try to hide from reality.
      2. We can face the facts and do our best to prepare.