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.
It does not reject or replace Christ Some have the idea that either Jesus or baptism saves. It is it not either or! Acts 2:38 Luke 10:1…
Local churches are authorized to provide for the preaching of the gospel (continued) Overview of the New Testament passages (continued…
Introduction Micah 6:8 The group at Benchley has changed greatly over the years, but we are called to walk humbly with God. How do we do…
I Samuel 8 - Israel demands a king I Samuel 8:1-5 Samuel's sons become judges But their corruption leads to the people rejecting them The…
Introduction Ephesians 5:15-17 Be a good evaluator. Proverbs 14:16 Proverbs 6:18 Proverbs 14:12-13 Proverbs 22:3 Acts 17:11 - The Bereans…
When do you have a local church action? (continued) Church action occurs when the members purpose to act together in Christ. (continued…
Introduction Psalms 119:1-12 The heart Ancient civilizations believed the human heart was the repository of thoughts, consciousness, and the…
Introduction Ephesians 3:4 Read it to learn what it says. Mark 8:31-32; 9:31-32 - Jesus spoke plainly and they did not understand because of…
What is a local church? There is a difference between an individual and a local church. Matthew 18:15-17 I Timothy 5:3-4, 16 Some say…
Mindset What do you notice? How does it make you feel? Does it make you want to do anything? Does looking at this picture make you wish…
I Samuel 3 I Samuel 3:8 - Why did it take Eli three times to realize this was a message from God? Eli had received word from God in the past…
Introduction Ecclesiastes 12:1; 11:9-10 Challenge yourselv to be a good learner and thinker. I Corinthians 14:20 Sometimes, learning isn't…
What does “church” mean? (continued) The Bible's use of “ekklesia”: universal spiritual group (continued) Matthew 16:13-20 (Acts 2:36-4…
Introduction Acts 18:23 Acts 15:3 Acts 21:19-20 Disclaimers Primarily my point of view Generalizations A unique situation I may be slightly…
I Samuel 1 I Samuel 1:1-18 I Samuel 1:1 - I Chronicles seems to indicate that Samuel was a Levite. I Samuel 1:6-8 - Favoritism is very…
Introduction Hebrews 13:1 - “Let love of the brethren continue” Ephesians 4:3, 13-15 The right authority Matthew 21:23 - They were not…
Introduction Christ is the head of His church. Matthew 16:18 Acts 11:20-26 Acts 20:28 Ephesians 5:23-30 Let's be precise and kind with our…
Luke 24, continued Luke 24:13-35 - The road to Emmaus ” … Two of them …” It is suspected that one of the two men was Luke himself, but we…
Introduction Romans 1:5; 16:26 Why do we obey God? Because we love Him! I John 4:7-11, 19-21; 5:1-3 - Loving God means loving our brethren…
Introduction Hebrews 5:11-14 - Mature people get that way by practice. II Peter 3:18 Examining yourself Haggai 1:1-9 - Consider your ways…
Introduction Psalms 51:1 Psalms 23:4 Psalms 19:1-6 - Creation proves there is a Creator. Psalms 19:1 - The heavens continue to declare the…
Luke 23, continued Luke 23:50-56 - Joseph of Arimathea He used his money for good. Matthew 27:57-60 - This was Joseph's own tomb. Isaiah 5…
What is the doctrine of original sin? “Since, therefore, the curse, which goes about through all the regions of the world, flowed hither and…
Be a good steward of your millions Matthew 25:20-21 Think about how much money the average American worker earns over the course of their…
Introduction Do you ever feel discouraged or disconnected from God? John 20:29 How can we actually see God? Through His word. How do we feel…
Luke 23, continued Luke 23:26-43 - Crucifixion Whey did they crucify Jesus? Matthew 23:32 Pressed Simon the Cyrene into service (Luke 23:2…
Theme 1: Will we even have a future? How will I make a living one day? Will my generation be able to build a stable future? Is society…
Beware of social comparisons. Luke 12:13-15, 21 Exodus 20:17 Proverbs 15:16-17 Proverbs 21:17, 20 Use money as a tool for God's work. I…
Judas had a price Matthew 26:14-16 Matthew 6:24 Matthew 13:22 Ecclesiastes 5:10 Philippians 4:13 Hebrews 13:5 Luke 14:33 Matthew 4:8-10 Esau…
Luke 22, continued Luke 22:47-53 - Betrayal and arrest Still admonishing apostles Crowd arrives Led by Judas Jesus' question Do we fight…
Introduction I John 2:6 Jesus was an expert at loving other people. Mark 6:34 Luke 7:12-15 Jesus could have done any kind of miracles He…
You can't chase contentment; you have to learn it. Philippians 4:11-12 I Timothy 6:6-10, 17-19 Ecclesiastes 5:10 Ecclesiastes 2:10-11 Pay…
Luke 22:1-6 - Plotting to kill Jesus They knew they'd do it John 12:10-17 Now they're seeking how Careful about how Feared the people Saul…
Introduction We may think less of ourselves and lower our expectations of ourselves. God think about us differently than we think of…
Introduction II Corinthians 10:12, 18 Should I be satisfied with the work we are doing now? Philippians 3:17 Close spiritual relationships…
Matthew 5:18 - The iota is the smallest letter in the Greek or Hebrew alphabets. There are at least 400 different translations of the Bible…
Luke 20 (continued) Luke 20:45-47 - Beware of the scribes Jesus warned about the scribes because they were influential in society. They knew…
Introduction Genesis 26:3 Exodus 33:14 Joshua 1:5 - “I will be with you” Luke 13:22-28 Fathers should be there! Fathers matter. Step up and…
Porn is often a response to EMOTIONS. Proverbs 7:25 Porn often becomes a way of medicating emotions rather than dealing with them properly…
Introduction James 1:26 Matthew 12:30-37 Mark 3:30 - They were claiming He was doing His miracles by the power of Satan. Matthew 12:28-2…
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…
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