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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September 02, 2012I Peter 3:7-14
I Peter 3:7 - Live with your wife as if she is weaker. Honor her as Christ honored the church when He gave Himself for her.
I Peter 3:8 - We are to all live in a kind and harmonious way with each other.
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August 29, 2012Ezra and Nehemiah, Topic 4: Work Ethic, Part 2
Challenges with long-term work:
Boredom: try changing your routine
Laziness: try spending time with new converts or non-Christians who will keep you on your toes
Discouragement: help bring others out of discouragement; bring visitors, ask questions, suggest sermons to the pracher
How can we keep from leaving God’s work undone while we “run to our own houses” (Haggai 1:9?
Matthew 6:19-21 - Put your emphasis on heavenly treasures.
We must make God our first priority.
Nehemiah 2:17-18 - Nehemiah took the initiative to be a leader.
Nehemiah 3:10 - Nehemiah assigned people to rebuild the wall near their house to help motivate them.
The secret to a good work ethic:
Recognize the importance of what you are doing.
Make a workable plan.
Just get to work.
Faith
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August 26, 2012 From the Saints in Rome
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August 26, 2012Philemon
Philemon 1
“I rather appeal to you” (Philemon 1:9)
Paul appealed to Philemon rather than using his authority to order him. Sometimes polite requests are more effective than direct commands.
I Peter 5:2-3 - This applies to elders as well.
Colossians 3:12-13 - We should stimulate each other to good works.
“Onesimus … is useful” (Philemon 1:10-11)
Colossians 4:7-9
Are we useless or useful to God?
Whatever our station in life, we can be useful in the work of Christ!
“More than a slave, a beloved brother” (Philemon 1:16)
Ephesians 6:5-9 - God regulated slavery so that it was not an abusive relationship.
I Corinthians 12:13 - There is unity in Christ, regardless of nationality or station in life.
Let us be united as brothers and sisters in Christ.
I Corinthians 8:10-11 - I must take my brother or sister into account when I decide what to do.
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August 26, 2012I Peter 2:22-3:6
I Peter 2:23.
I Peter 2:24.
I Peter 3:3 - Outward appearance is secondary to making sure our hearts are right before God. This is not a blanket prohibition on braiding hair and wearing gold jewelry.
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August 22, 2012Ezra and Nehemiah, Topic 4: Work Ethic, Part 2
Things we need to “inspect” today (Nehemiah 2:11-17:
II Corinthians 13:5
Ourselves by comparing ourselves to God’s word. Do we abhor what is evil and cling to what is good? (Romans 12:9
Rebuilding the temple:
Work starts (Ezra 3:8
Haggai and Zechariah encourage, work resumes (Ezra 5:1-2
Work finished (Ezra 6:15
Haggai’s prophecy (Haggai 1-2
The people had done other things for 16 years instead of working on God’s temple.
God had punished them with drought because of their lack of work.
The new temple would be nothing compared to the old one (Haggai 2:3. This is a prophecy of the coming of the kingdom of heaven, which will be far more glorious than any physical temple.
Our spiritual race is an endurance race, not a sprint. (Hebrews 12:1-2
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August 19, 2012The Messes We Make
History can teach us if we look to God’s word
Romans 15:4
John 20:31
Ephesians 3:4-5
A few examples of the messes humans have made in the scripture
Adam and Eve (Genesis 3:1-19
People of Noah’s day (Genesis 6
Abram and Sarai (Genesis 16:1-6
They tried to help God fulfill His promises. With Hagar, Ishmael and his descendants were created (Genesis 25:12-16
Peter in the garden
John 18:1-11 - Peter cut off the ear of Malchus
And today … What messes do we make?
The family
God defined family as husband and wife and children (Ephesians 5:22-6:4
World: single parent homes
World: live together, no marriage (Matthew 5:27-28
World: divorce and remarry for any reason (Matthew 19:3-9
The assembling of the Lord’s body
Attendance: We are to encourage one another (Hebrews 10:23-25
Priorities are evident by our actions (Romans 6:16
Do we miss for: work? sports? don’t feel well?
When we stand before God, will we say these are more important?
Are there times when we could have been here and were not?
How we as Christians are perceived by the world
Do we teach the lost? Mark 16:15
The examples we set
Speech - Colossians 4:2-6
Dress - Matthew 5:28
Our own growth
Commanded to study (II Timothy 2:15
Must grow/mature (I Corinthians 3:2
Do you love the Lord?
Matthew 6:33
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August 19, 2012What Do We Learn From Tragedies and Trouble?
We’re heading “the way of the earth”
I Kings 2:2
II Corinthians 4:16 - The other man is decaying, but the inner man is renewing day by day.
Ecclesiastes 12:1-6
We often call things tragic because they happen sooner than we thought they would.
We should be “making the most” of our time.
Ephesians 5:15-19
“Power is perfected in weakness”
II Corinthians 12:7-10
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August 19, 2012The Church Led By the Spirit
Proclamation of oneness
Ephesians 4:4-6
Warnings
Matthew 7:15
Where the Spirit of God dwells
II Timothy 1:7
There will be: harmony, order, organization, self discipline
I Corinthians 12:1
Marks of the Spirit-led church
Promotes Jesus over all rivals
I Corinthians 12:3
Over our lives and our conduct
With respect to the Holy Spirit (John 16:13-14
Promotes diversity of ministry
I Corinthians 12:4-6
Diversity created by same Spirit
Differences come through one Lord
Multiplicity of activities guided by same God
Promotes love over sensationalism
I Corinthians 13:1-3
Corinthians obsessed
Promotes scripture over feelings
No immunity to scriptural authority
Citing guidance from the Spirit is contradictory
Cannot pit scripture against its source
How can the Spirit contradict Himself?
I John 4:6
Promotes order over chaos
I Corinthians 14:33
Worship at Corinth was mayhem.
Paul gives guidance
Romans 8:14
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August 15, 2012 Ezra and Nehemiah, Topic 3: Respecting God's Law, Part 2
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FAQs about ScriptureStream:

How many episodes does ScriptureStream have?

The podcast currently has 3,250 episodes available.