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2009-11-06 – David Smitherman – Alas, What Shall We Do?

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Alas, What Shall We Do?

By David Smitherman

Benchley, November 6, 2009

• II Kings 6:15-18?- Context:? Elisha had been informing the king of Israel about the plans of the king of Aram.? The king of Aram finds out about this.
• Despair in moments of personal crises or in the lives of others is a part of life.
• The question at such times is “Alas… what shall we do?”
• Statements in this context help to answer that question.
• Don’t fear.
  • Fear:? to stand in awe of;? a believe that we are in the presence of someone or something superior to us.
  • II Samuel 17:11,24; Mark 4:40-41
• Me + God + His hosts = a majority
  • Romans 8:31; Revelation 17:14
• God has horses and chariots of fire.
  • Revelation 12:7; Daniel 6:24-25,28
• Pray for others.
  • Ephesians 1:16; Philippians 1:3-4; Colossians 1:3; Philemon 4
• Jehovah answers prayer.
  • Psalms 6:8-10

2009-09-06 – Jesse Jenkins – Lessons from Elijah, Part 4

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Lessons from Elijah,?Part 4

By Jesse Jenkins

Benchley, September 6, 2009

• Elijah’s prayer
  • I Kings 18:36-37
  • His prayer was precise.
    • His prayer was very short:? two verses, 63 words.
    • He prayed earnestly.? James 5:17
    • Matthew 7:7?- “ask and ye shall receive”
  • The power of prayer
    • The power of prayer was in the one addressed.
    • In his prayer he pleads for two things.
      • The glory of God.
      • The edification of the gospel.
  • The person praying.
    • “I am thy servant.”
    • “I have done all things at thy word.”
    • I John 3:22
    • We ask.
    • We obey.
    • We receive.
    • John 9:31
    • I Peter 3:12
  • The promise of prayer.
    • Prayed for famine, fire, and rain.? All came.
  • These were prayers of expectant faith.
  • Four features of his prayers:
    • Privacy of prayer.
    • Posture of prayer.
    • Persistency of prayer.
    • The answer of prayer.
• God cares.
• He knows our needs.
• He provides.? Matthew 6:33

2009-08-02 – Jesse Jenkins – Lessons from Elijah, Part 1

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Lessons from Elijah, Part 1

By Jesse Jenkins

Benchley, August 2, 2009

• I Kings 16:30-33
• What gave Elijah such power?
  • His absolute faith in God, that He is, and that He is what He revealed Himself to be.
  • He believed he was doing God’s will.? I Peter 2:9
  • He believed that when God began a work He would see it through.? Ephesians 3:20; Matthew 6:33
• How can we have faith like Elijah?
  • His secret is revealed in three words:? “He prayed earnestly.”

2008-12-21 – David Watson – New Year’s Resolutions 2009

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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.

2008-11-16 – Jesse Jenkins – The Christian’s Life in a Sinful World

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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

2008-09-14 – David Watson – Lessons From the Example Prayer

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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!

2008-05-11 – Jesse Jenkins – Prayer

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