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January 3, 2009 – 8:37 am

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New Year’s Resolutions 2009

By David Watson

Benchley, December 21, 2008

Pray every day.
- The Bible says we ought to pray. Philippians 4:6; Romans 12:12; I Thessalonians 5:17
- The Bible shows us what to pray for. John 17:9; 17:21; I Timothy 2:1-2
- The Bible tells us how NOT to pray. Matthew 6:5
- The Bible tells us how TO pray. I Peter 3:7,12; Luke 18:1-14; I John 3:21-22; 5:14-15; James 1:5-8
- Several things encourage us in prayer. Romans 8:26; James 5:13-18; Colossians 4:12
- How can we make sure to pray everyday?
Read the Bible every week.
- Why should we read the Bible on a regular basis?
  - I Timothy 4:13 - Because it pleases God.
  - Because it is God’s sole revelation of truth. Psalms 119:105; Jude 3
  - Because we can understand it and learn from it. Ephesians 3:4; Luke 10:26; Matthew 24:15; II Peter 3:16
  - Because it takes our minds off of other things. Psalms 119:11
- What are some helpful tips?
  - Use a plan (http://bibleclassmaterial.com)
  - Use an accurate, readable translation.
    - KJV, NKJV, NSB, ESV
  - Use an audio Bible.
Invite one person per event.
- Why would we want to have such a goal?
  - Because souls have great, eternal value.
  - Because God told us to.

December 1, 2008 – 7:46 pm

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The Christian’s Life in a Sinful World

By Jesse Jenkins

Benchley, November 16, 2008

Christiants imitate Christ. I Peter 2:20-21; 4:3-4; John 17:14-15; I Corinthians 11:1
Christians imitate Christ in actions.
- In prayer
  - At the beginning of His day. Mark 7:35
  - At meal time. Matthew 15:36
  - At close of day. Matthew 14:23
  - At time of decision. Luke 6:12-13
  - At time of trial. Mark 14:32-36
  - At death. Luke 23:34,46
- When tempted
  - He overcame by “it is written”. Matthew 4:1-11
  - He overcame by prayer. Matthew 26:39
- In treatment of others.
  - Matthew 7:12 - as you would be treated
  - Matthew 5:44-45; Romans 12:20-21 - love and do good
  - Galatians 6:1; James 1:19-20 - help bear burdens
  - I Thessalonians 5:14 - support, comfort, be patient
  - II Timothy 2:4; Colossians 3:23 - on job, do work well
  - Matthew 5:16; Philippians 2:14-15 - be an example
- In speech
  - Bridle the tongue. James 1:26
  - Let speech be with grace. Colossians 4:6
  - Our words will face us in judgment. Matthew 12:37
    - No foul language or curse words
    - So speak as to rightly influence others
- In thought, word, and deed. II Corinthians 10:4-5; Colossians 3:17
In summary:
- Bring every thought into subjection to Christ. II Corinthians 10:5

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September 23, 2008 – 7:10 pm

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Lessons From the Example Prayer

By David Watson

September 14, 2008

Matthew 6:9-13
Our Father
- Matthew 5:45 - God controls it all
“Your will be done”
- Matthew 16:18-19 - Kingdom and church are interchangeable.
- At the time of this prayer, the church has not yet come. That happened in Acts 2, so it is incorrect to now pray for the kingdom to come.
- Psalms 103:19-20 - The angels obey in heaven. Jesus prays that men will obey the same way on earth.
- John 4:42; John 1:45 - the power of invitations to hear the gospel.
“Give us this day our daily bread.”
- Wealth is not the priority.
- II Timothy 6:6-11 - the dangers of wealth
“Deliver us from evil”
- James 4:7 - resist the devil
- Romans 7:7 - we must first know what sin is
- I Corinthians 10:13-14 - once you know what’s right, do it!

May 13, 2008 – 7:13 pm

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Prayer
By Jesse Jenkins
Benchley, May 11, 2008

Luke 18:1; Ephesians 6:18; Colossians 4:2; Romans 12:12; II Thessalonians 5:17 - pray without ceasing
II Samuel 9:7 - this passage gives us an idea of what “pray without ceasing” means
Jesus prayed:
- At the beginning of his ministry. Luke 3:21
- At the start of the day. Mark 1:35
- At meal time. Matthew 14:19
- At the close of day. Matthew 14:23
- When making big decisions. Luke 6:12-13
- When He was transfigured. Matthew 17:1-2; Luke 9:28-29
- At Gethsemane. Mark 14:32-36
- As He was dying. Luke 23:34,46
How can we know He answers prayers?
- One five letter word answers this question: FAITH
- John 9:31; I Peter 3:21; I John 3:22; I John 5:14-15
How does He answer prayer?
- We can’t understand how, but we know that He does.
- He answers prayers by the laws He has put in place.
  - In spiritual things
  - In material things
Like Jesus, we should pray:
- At the beginning of the day.
- At meal time.
- At the close of day.
- When making big decisions.
- During trials (at our Gethsemane).
- At our death.

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