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.
How is holy living possible? Is holy living even possible? Key passage: Romans 6:5-7 This is our goal. Romans 6:12-19 Do not let sin reign…
Introduction Matthew 6:9-13 The point of prayer It's not to show off (Matthew 6:5) Long prayers are not bad – Jesus Himself sometimes prayed…
James 5 James 5:3 – The meaning of the end of this verse is a bit unclear. It may just mean that this problem had become especially bad…
Holiness: optional for Christians? Holiness is not optional because: It is given through Christ II Timothy 1:8-10 – This was the plan from…
Introduction Proverbs 16:31 Be realistic, but optimistic Acts 1:16 Psalms 71:9, 15, 5-8 – He had learned to trust in the Lord. Philemon 1:…
James 4 James 4:1 – See James 1:14; 3:13. The source of our trouble is our own lust – not God. Other people might create problems, but we…
Introduction Mark 1:17 John 4:13-14, 34 – Jesus often used physical things to teach spiritual lessons. John 7:37-38 Self-control and…
Holiness of Christ Scripture calls Him holy Mark 1:24 – I know who you are – the Holy One of God! Luke 1:35 – Holy One who is to be born…
Introduction I Peter 1:7 Academic integrity II Corinthians 8:20-21 – It would have been easy for Paul to steal some of the money, but he…
James 3 James 3:1-12 James 3:1 – Be careful about being teachers. We have plenty of authority to teach, but we must be careful with that…
Introduction I Corinthians 14; Acts 20:7 – It's God's will that local churches assemble. Buildings are authorized under this general…
Holiness: Its expression in scripture God's name is holy (Matthew 6:9; Luke 1:49) Before scribes would write the name of God, they would…
Introduction God formed the family at the very beginning. It is a critical relationship. God uses “family” in both physical and spiritual…
James 2 James 2:1-4 James 2:1 – Faith and favoritism do not go together. James 2:2-4 – In those days, the senatorial class wore gold rings…
Introduction Authority – the right to exercise power Jesus has authority Matthew 1:1 Matthew 2:1-2 Matthew 3:1-3, 11-12 – The kingdom was…
Holiness begins with God Greek: hagios – sacred, physically pure, morally blameless, ceremonially consecrated, set apart The Bible uses the…
This man was serious about serving God! Acts 8:26-28 – This man was likely a proselyte. He was a treasurer for the queen of Ethiopia, who…
James 1, continued: James 1:13-18 James 1:13 – See Matthew 4:1; Hebrews 4:15. How was Jesus tempted if God cannot be tempted? Some argue…
Introduction II Corinthians 2:11 I Peter 5:8 II Corinthians 4:3 Acts 26:18 John 8:44 Matthew 13:39 I Thessalonians 3:5 Satan wants us to…
Holiness: for every child of God? Key passage for the quarter: I Peter 1:13-16 I Peter 1:14 – not conforming yourself to your former lusts I…
Introduction Psalms 119:1-6 – We should develop to the point that we delight in God's word. That this is important Romans 8:5 Colossians…
A practical book James 1:2, 19, 22, 27; 2:1; 3:10; 4:4, 14; 5:12, 16 James 1 James 1:1 – Which James is this? People named James in the New…
Joshua 22 Joshua 22:1-9 – Reuben, Gad, half tribe of Manasseh go to their tents See Numbers 32; Joshua 1 regarding their obligation to help…
Introduction II Timothy 3:14-17 I Peter 2:2 “Every interpretation of the Bible is equally good.” II Timothy 2:15 Truth: There is only one…
Review What is faith? What does faith mean to you? Hebrews 11:1-3 II Peter 1:5 – Give diligence! You must want to grow your faith. Faith…
Introduction Proverbs 1:1-7 We listen to the wrong people. Proverbs 1:8-10 People often do not listen to good advice. Proverbs 4:14-1…
What worship is In both spirit and truth (John 4:23) Spirit – proper reverence and attitude Focused Offered to God Truth – as God has…
Introduction II Corinthians 4:16-18 II Corinthians 11:23-28 – This is the man who talked about momentary light afflictions! Remember that…
Faith and prayer Prayer is a calibration The model prayer – Luke 11:2-4; Matthew 6:8-13 This is not just empty phrases (Matthew 6:7-8). He…
Introduction John 4:23-24 – God is a spirit. We are spirits also. Matthew 15:7-9 – There is such a thing as vain worship. Focus on God – the…
Joshua 15 Joshua 15:1-12 – Territory of Judah Joshua 15:8 – Jerusalem is on the border between Judah and Benjamin (called Jebus at this time…
Introduction Why do we study only the Bible? Who and what holds authority? Matthew 28:18-20 The doctrine of apostolic succession? Authority…
Faith and prayer, continued Prayer is a habit Make prayer a priority. Find time to pray alone. Find a private place to pray. Make is one-on…
Introduction Genesis 2:16-17, 23 – Adam and Eve did not literally die the day they ate from the tree. II Timothy 3:12 I Peter 3:14 Luke 2…
Introduction Do you ever think about why you are here? We know that it is our duty here to serve God. God told mankind this going all the…
Introduction Hebrews 8:1-6 Exodus 29:29 We can be at peace on earth knowing that our High Priest is always at work in Heaven. Hebrews 7:1…
Faith changes us: putting on the new man Colossians 3:10 Ephesians 4:24 What does a “new man” look like? II Peter 1:5 There are specific…
Joshua 12 Joshua 12:1-6 – Kings and lands conquered by Moses Joshua 12:7-24 – Kings and lands conquered by Joshua These lands are given but…
Luke 9:20: “The Christ of God” I Peter 2:24 – Jesus' crucifixion was a sacrificial offering. Hebrews 9:28 I Corinthians 15:3-4 – Christ died…
Faith, love, and obedience We see the evidence of God's love for us (Creation, care, the sacrifice of His only Son) How do we show love to…
Introduction Acts 16:11-34, 40 – The examples of Lydia and the Philippian jailer. Pual gives an excellent example of unselfishness…
Joshua 10 Joshua 10:1-15 – Five kings align against Gibeon Joshua 10:1-2 – Adoni-zedek feared greatly because of how Israel had conquered Ai…
Introduction Luke 23:33, 39-46 Answering the baptism question Acts 2:38 – People sometimes try to use the case of the thief on the cross to…
Faith dispels fear (continued) Let go of fear. Be introspective. What are you so afraid? Pray for help and healing, Philippians 4:6-7. James…
Introduction I Peter 1:10-12 I Corinthians 2:13 Be content with the Holy Spirit's revealed word. Joshua 2:15-18 – Some ancient writers…
Introduction If asked by someone for help in their reading of the Old Testament, giving them just the basic storyline, could you do it…
Introduction Ephesians 6:4 I John 3:1 He always prioritizes our souls. Genesis 13:2, 5-6 – God is okay with us being prosperous. I Kings…
Faith dispels fear (continued) Mark 4:37-41 Fear and faith are incompatible (Mark 4:40). Fear assumes God does not care (Mark 4:3…
Spiritual health is the most important thing. John 5:2-9 John 5:13-15 – It doesn't seem that Jesus is telling the man he was lame because of…
Joshua 7 Joshua 7:1-15 – Defeated at Ai Joshua 7:1 – Achan violates the ban on plunder that God had put in place (see Joshua 6:17). Joshua…
Introduction I Peter 2:12 Put a positive, spiritual spin on life. Matthew 5:13-16 Matthew 5:10-12 – Christians react to things differently…
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