ScriptureStream

By Mark Watson

Just the gospel, plainly spoken. ScriptureStream compiles lessons presented at the Benchley church of Christ, located just north of Bryan, TX. Visit ScriptureStream.com for full notes on each lesson a... more

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October 14, 2018Faith in a Faithless World
Introduction
The scriptures offer us comfort in times of trials. Hebrews 11-12 shows the power of faith in a faithless world. This text alone offers comfort, but a detailed study in the Old Testament of those characters mentioned offers even greater encouragement.
Parameters in studying Hebrews 11-12
Primary purpose, Hebrews 12:12-13, 3
God requires faith, Hebrews 11:6
Comfort from trusting evidence of what is not seen, either in the present (God, King Jesus, Holy Spirit) or future (eternal reward). Hebrews 11:1, 3, 8
People of strong faith “see” and “embrace” an invisible reward. Hebrews 11:9-10, 13
Enduring and persevering in trials makes faith stronger. Hebrews 12:7, 11; James 1:2-4
Faith grants us citizenship in an “unshaken” kingdom. Hebrews 12:28-29; Philippians 3:20-4:1
God offered countless “real” examples of faith to which we can relate. Hebrews 11
Examples of Faith in a Faithless World
Those of the Old Testament are our examples. God confirms their reality. I Corinthians 10:6, 11; Romans 15:4
Hebrews 11:1-2 – elders’ good testimony. Example: Hebrews 11:4-5, Abel and Enoch. God preserved evidence.
Hebrews 12:1 – great cloud of witnesses, yet more unmentioned, Hebrews 11:32. See also John 20:30; 21:25.
Heroes of faith, Hebrews 11:1-12:1
Trusted and obeyed God, Hebrews 11:1-22
Trusted and obeyed God during afflictions, Hebrews 11:23-12:1
Why they can comfort me in trying times – Hebrews 12:1-29
Conclusion
We will all face trials, individually, congregationally, nationally. But with strong faith, we can endure and be comforted that God rewards the faithful.
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October 10, 2018The Best Sermons Ever Preached, Part 6
Matthew 5:13-32
Matthew 5:13 – Salt is a physical preservative. Jesus is using it as a metaphor to refer to the saving influence of a Christian.
Matthew 5:14 – Christians light the way for other people to come to Christ.
Matthew 5:16 – See Ephesians 2:8 in reference to “good works.”
Matthew 5:19 – “Greatest” and “least” here could be used to mean “in reference to” the kingdom of heaven, rather than implying that one could annul the commandments of God, teach others to do the same, and still make it into heaven.
Matthew 5:24 – See Luke 13:3. Try to make things right with your brother, whether it is your fault or not.
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October 07, 2018Euphemisms
Introduction
Matthew 5:13 – Jesus commands His disciples to be different and let their light shine.
Ephesians 4:29
I Thessalonians 4:13-17 – The Bible uses euphemisms.
Do I use any of these euphemisms?
“Venting”
“Explaining”
“Teaching”
“Sharing examples”
“Truth”
II Corinthians 12:20; Colossians 3:8; I Peter 2:1
Major areas of temptation
School
Students, teachers, parents, administrators
“Love is kind” – I Corinthians 13:4
Work
Boss, underlings, fellow employees, former employees, former bosses
“Love your enemies” – Luke 6:27
Church
Sinners, former sinners, elders, elderships, preachers, elders/deacons/preachers’ wives/families, teachers, students. Local and elsewhere!
Proverbs 6:19 – “One who spreads strife among brothers is an abomination to the Lord.”
Is it I?
Romans 12:15
Ephesians 4:29; I Corinthians 6:6-8
What am I hoping for?
Proverbs 17:4
What do I do about it?
Do I only talk about it?
Luke 6:27-28, 35
What is my goal?
Does it motivate or demotivate me?
I Corinthians 13:6
Do I seek it or shy away from it?
What do others think of the people in my life?
What version of the story am I more likely to accept as true – negative or positive?
I Corinthians 13:7
Does it make me feel more self-righteous?
Luke 18:9-14
Strategies for success
Stop talking
Proverbs 10:19; James 1:19
Flee temptation
I Corinthians 10:13-14; Hebrews 12:13
Address the heart
Mark 7:20-22
Find interests, passion for profitable things
Proverbs 10:20
Put yourself in the situation
Matthew 7:12; Galatians 5:14; Ephesians 4:31
Accountability partner
Find an example
Don’t make excuses!
Summary
James 1:27; 3:8-12
If we are gossiping, we are not serving God correctly!
Psalms 15:1-3; 50:16, 20
Ephesians 4:29
Colossians 3:8, 12
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October 07, 2018Congregational Independence
Historical overview of perversions in church organization and leadership
Catholic church
1849 – missionary societies
1950s – sponsoring churches
Acts 2:42 – the start of the Lord’s church
Acts 11:30 – elders appointed in local churches
Acts 8:4 – Persecution scatters Christians, who go everywhere preaching the Word.
Titus 1:5 – This verse implies that a church can exist even without elders. A church should strive to develop men who are qualified to be elders so it can do the work God has assigned more effectively.
Congregational independence is effective.
Congregational independence is practical.
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October 03, 2018The Best Sermons Ever Preached, Part 5
Matthew 5:1-12
Matthew 4:23 – Jesus came to proclaim the gospel. That is what He was doing in the Sermon on the Mount (Matthew 5-7).
Matthew 5:3 – He that is poor in spirit realizes that he needs salvation from God and will put his trust in the Lord. One cannot be a citizen of the kingdom until he becomes poor in spirit.
Matthew 5:4 – Those who mourn here are those who are poor in spirit and realize they are alienated from God by sin. They will be comforted by coming to God.
Matthew 5:5 – See Isaiah 11:9; Habakkuk 2:14; Psalms 37:11. “Inheriting the earth” here means that the gentle will be able to fill the earth with the knowledge of the glory of the Lord.
Matthew 5:6 – Those who hunger and thirst for righteousness will seek after it and find it. See Romans 10:14.
Matthew 5:8 – The one that is pure in heart is the one that is forgiven. See James 4:8; John 3:3.
Matthew 5:9 – The peacemaker is one who brings peace with God. This can only be achieved by bringing the gospel to the world.
Matthew 5:10-11 – Jesus is the chief example of being persecuted for righteousness’ sake. See Philippians 3:8-11. We should rejoice to be counted worthy to suffer for Christ.
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September 30, 2018Proper Attitude Toward Trials
Faithful men who endured great trials:
Abraham – Hebrews 11:17-19
Moses – Hebrews 11:24-26
Daniel – Daniel 6:16-23; 1:8
Others – Hebrews 11:36-38
Trials come through different approaches
Genesis 12:1-3; 22:3 – Direct commands from God
Job 1:12; 2:6 – God permitting others to try His children
Hebrews 11:24-26
Daniel 6:10, 16-24
The value of trials
Hebrews 12:6 – They manifest that we are God’s children
James 1:3 – Develop patience
Romans 5:3-6
Galatians 6:3-4 – They help us prove ourselves
II Corinthians 13:5
Things of value have to be tested and tried.
The proper attitude toward trials of faith should involve:
Knowing how to recognize a trial of faith
I Peter 4:15-16; Matthew 5:10-12; Psalms 119:172
Never murmuring or complaining when they come
I Peter 1:7; Romans 5:3; II Corinthians 12:10 – They are more precious than gold.
II Timothy 3:11-12; Hebrews 12:6-11 – The questionable time is when we do not have them.
Realizing that we are not exempted from trials of this life. I Corinthians 3:13
Never thinking that some “strange thing” happens to us when trials come. I Peter 4:12
Trials should encourage us to greater faith and devotion before God, prayerfully enduring them. Romans 5:3-6
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September 30, 2018Modesty Among Us
God looks at the heart
I Samuel 16:7
Matthew 22:11
Genesis 38:15 – Tamar identified by her dress
II Kings 9:30
Proverbs 7:10
Modesty and lust are issues for both men and women
What does the Bible say?
Genesis 2:25; 3:7, 11, 21
Exodus 28:40-42
Isaiah 20:4; Proverbs 5:18-20
Making a claim to godliness
I Timothy 2:9-10; I Peter 3:1-4
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September 30, 2018Foundational Bible Studies, Part 4
The Bible’s authority
Psalms 119:115
John 17:20
Ephesians 4:4
Ephesians 1:22
Conscience
The Bible is the source of truth – not our conscience. Acts 23:1; 26:9
Invented doctrine
Mark 7:1
Colossians 2:8
Old Covenant
Hebrews 8:6-13 – The New Covenant has replaced the Old Covenant.
Galatians 3:24
Galatians 5:6
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September 26, 2018The Best Sermons Ever Preached, Part 4
Peter’s second sermon in Acts 3
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September 23, 2018Creation or Evolution?
Whichever you accept, you accept by faith.
There are many competing theories of evolution.
Scientists have difficulty deciding how much time they need for their theories.
Time is the god of the evolutionists.
Unbridged chasms
How did matter come into existence?
If lifeless matter existed, how did inorganic matter become organic life?
Psalms 90:1-1
If organic matter did become organic life, how did this amoeba become complex man?
If matter had become life, and that life changed from one species to another, from one genus to another, from one family to another, from one order to another, from one class to another, from one phylum to another, and from one kingdom to another, where did the soul of man come from?
I Timothy 5:23
Genesis 1:1-31
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FAQs about ScriptureStream:

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