Sermon and Bible class recordings of sound Biblical teaching, primarily recorded at Benchley church of Christ, located just north of Bryan, TX. The primary speaker is David Watson, although other men from the congregation do bring lessons from time to time.
Luke 20 Luke 20:1-8 - The Pharisees try to trap Jesus This was a legitimate question, but it was asked with impure motives, which Jesus made…
What does the Bible say? Even secular sources recognize the effect of immodesty? Let's develop love for the souls of others.
“Make no provision for the flesh” I need to redefine my IDENTITY.
My mind can rise above my circumstances You see what you're looking for … so look for good stuff.
Luke 19 Luke 19:1-10 - Jesus and Zaccheus Luke 19:7 - There may have been both some jealousy (because of Zaccheus' wealth) and judgmentalism…
Background Promises made by God to Abram and descendants concerning the Land of Canaan Genesis 12, 13, 15; Exodus 12 God brought them to the…
Introduction Philippians 3:8-14 Paul's goal Philippians 3:11 - “attain the resurrection from the dead” In this context, how was Paul…
Luke 18 Luke 18:9-14 - The Pharisee and the tax collector Luke 18:13 - The tax collector demonstrated modesty here in the humble posture and…
Introduction Philippians 2:3-8 - You'll never find a more selfless person than Jesus! First, the hard part: diagnosing selfishness in myself…
Any sin is beatable! (continued) Overcoming the lust of the eyes will require sacrifice. Matthew 5:29 We may have to cut certain things ouf…
Introduction Acts 5:1-11 God holds us personally responsible. Acts 5:3-4, 9 Satan didn't take contorl and remove their power of choice. He…
Luke 17 Luke 17:11 - Jesus was on His way to Jerusalem to be crucified. Luke 17:14 - Jesus is commanding them to do what was required under…
Introduction Hebrews 12:4-11 Is Hebrews 12 saying that when we sin, God punishes us immediately on earth? Numbers 12:10 - Miriam was…
What is the scope of this problem? I John 2:15-17 Matthew 5:27-28 Proverbs 6:23-26 We know that “there is nothing new under the sun…
Introduction Acts 9:3-9, 18-20 We want to do what Saul did that day and turn from our error. Find victory in Jesus Christ! Romans 3:9 No one…
Luke 16 Luke 16:16 - Compare the other use of “force his way into it” in Matthew 11:12. In the original language, this is a very unusual…
Introduction Titus 1:1-4 God promises the end, but I must faithfully travel the path. Genesis 12:5-7 - Abraham was already in Canaan when he…
We must teach and study the Bible. (Let's not compromise the gospel so we can fill the pews.) (continued) More people means more beliefs…
Introduction Acts 20:7 Jesus institutes this memorial (Matthew 26; Mark 14; Luke 22) Matthew 26:17-19 - Jesus was instituting a memorial of…
Luke 15 Luke 15:1-7 - Parable of the lost sheep Luke 15:4 - Pharisees would have likely held a dim view of the Jewish shepherds because they…
Introduction Psalms 127:3 Mothers are a great source of tender, merciful love. I Thessalonians 2:7 The Oneida Community Tried to abolish…
Avoid cliques that discourage or do harm. Matthew 7:12 Matthew 22:39 Luke 10:36-37 James 2:1-8 Look for people to include - not exclude…
Introduction Acts 10:1-4 - God was listening to the prayers of Cornelius! When I am in trouble Psalms 34:15-19 Jonah 2:1-2, 7-10 - “There…
Luke 14 Luke 14:1 - They were laying in wait to try to trap Jesus in any small thing they would consider a mistake. Luke 14:6 - See Luke 6:…
Introduction Genesis 12:7; 13:17; 15:18; 17:8 – God promised them the land of Canaan. Exodus 3:8 Exodus 12:25 Numbers 13:1-2 – Men are sent…
Introduction Acts 15:36-41 Things at Benchley have changed a lot since 1994! In our new building, let's continue to focus on Christ. I…
Luke 13 Luke 13:1-5 – Jesus debunks the idea that bad things happening are a punishment for sin. Jesus is instead trying to reorient their…
Introduction Proverbs 19:3 We make foolish decisions, then rage against the Lord! Bad things do happen to good people, but when we stray…
Introduction Matthew 22:36-40 Us – what kind of people do we want to be? Psalms 128:1-6 – A beautiful picture of a family that fears the…
Introduction Judges 2:10 What can we do to prepare our children to know God? Read and discuss the Bible regularly at home. Romans 10:1…
Luke 12 How to study Context Word definitions Dictionaries Textual Study with an open mind, objective thinking Hostility Jesus didn't avoid…
Introduction “Dealing with Babes” – Greg Gwin I Corinthians 3:1-2 Deepen your love for God and others. Matthew 22:36-40 John 21:15-1…
A note about Bible language and euphemisms. I Corinthians 7:1 Genesis 16:2, 4 Hebrews 13:4 This is a blessing from God! Don't let the devil…
Introduction God used a question and answer rhetorical technique in Malachi to make His point with Israel. “How have you loved us?” (Malachi…
[Unfortunately, about the first 10 minutes of this recording was lost due to technical difficulties. Sorry about that! -MRW] Luke 11 Luke 1…
Introduction Our eternity depends on the level at which we examine ourselves. Judas was called to be an apostle, but we don't know his…
Does not keep account of a wrong suffered. Luke 23:34 Luke 17:4 Matthew 18:21 Hebrews 8:11-12 How does Jesus exemplify the ideal? By…
Introduction Matthew 4:1-4 – When we study with people, are we going back to “it is written?” Psalms 119:11 We may often ignore the context…
Luke 10 Luke 10:1 – See Ecclesiastes 4:9-12. There was a benefit in sending disciples out in pairs to preach. Luke 10:11 – See Luke 17:20-2…
Introduction Matthew 16:16, 18 Matthew 21:33-46 – The Jews should have accepted Jesus. So should we! Psalms 118:22 Acts 4:8-12 If you reject…
It's really important to forgive each other. Genesis 2:21-24; 3:6, 12, 15 – Eve was not a mistake. But she was human. Weakness early on…
Luke 9 Charge given (Luke 9:1-6) Jesus delegates His authority Luke 9:2 – What did they preach? Kingdom of God Compare: Mark 6:7-1…
The danger of self-deception. Wrong thoughts lead to wrong actions. What if I deceive myself and follow the world's wisdom about … Marriage…
Love is a choice. It's not about finding my “soul mate.” Malachi 2:14. Notice the phrase “wife by covenant.” Colossians 3:19. The very fact…
We should follow his example of leadership. We should learn the importance of obedience. We should grow into greatness.
Availability of scriptures to early Christians Today we have an infinite number of Bibles and translations. Before the Gutenberg Bible (145…
Introduction Hebrews 11:13-16 Philippians 3:20 Acts 1:9-11 – Heaven is a real place! I Thessalonians 4:16 Ecclesiastes 12:7 – Our spirit…
Introduction Psalms 119:105 James 3:2 Use a bunch of positive words. Job 13:4-5; 19:1-3; 2:9 – Job's friends and wife. Proverbs 18:2…
Introduction Jeremiah 2:13 Psalms 16:7-11 Give up on counterfeit happiness. Ecclesiastes 2:1-11 Barna OmniPoll, August 2015: 86% of US…
Luke 7 Luke 7:48 – Who is this? Luke 7:6-7 – The centurion was a man with authority, yet he showed great humility. Luke 7:9-10 – Jesus…
Introduction Acts 26:9-11 – Paul was sincere, but he was wrong. A journalist in New York City in the 1800s made up stories about an…
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