Lehman Ave Church of Christ

”The Context of Jesus’ Longest Prayer” by Hiram Kemp and Neal Pollard

September 3, 2023 - Sunday PM Sermon

 

"The Context of Jesus' Longest Prayer" - John 13-16

• Preparation for Service - (John 13:13-17)
• Pivotal Focus on Love - (John 13:34-35)
• Presence of the Spirit - (John 14:16, 14:25-26, 15:26)
• Place of Eternal Rest Secured - (John 14:1-3)
• Promise of Overcoming - (John 16:33)

"The Context of Jesus' Longest Prayer" - John 17

• Why is Religious Division on the Rise in the World?
• The Indvidual Ingredients for Unity in this Prayer...
  • Cost
  • Comprehension
    • We Must Know God (3,5)
    • We Must Know God's Revelation (7)
    • We Must Know God's Purpose (25)
  • Confidence
    • Confidence of Intercession (9)
    • Confidence of Preservation (11)
    • Confidence of Sanctification (17)
    • Confidence of Glorification (22)
  • Commission
• He Prayed About Himself and His Father (1-5)
• He Prayed About Himself and His Followers (6-12)
• He Prayed About His Followers and The World (13-19)
• He Prayed About His Followers and His Father (20-26)
• He Prayed for Us!

 

Duration 43:24

”Engaging Everyone for Eternity” by Neal Pollard and Hiram Kemp

September 3, 2023 - AM Sermon

 

Engaging Everyone for Eternity: GOD'S Purpose (Eph. 3:1-21) - Neal Pollard
I. IT IS SEEN IN THE _______________________ (3:1-8)
II. IT IS SEEN IN THE _______________________ (3:9)
III. IT IS SEEN IN THE ______________________ (3:9-11)
IV. IT IS SEEN IN HIS ______________________ (3:14-21)

Engaging Everyone for Eternity: Our Part (Eph. 4:1-16) -Hiram Kemp
I. Having a _________________ Heart (Eph. 4:1-3)
II. _________________ to the _________________ (Eph. 4:4-6)
III. _______________ the ____________________ properly (Eph. 4:7-12)
IV. Head Towards _________________________ Maturity (Eph. 4:13-16)

 

Duration 38:58

Psalms Class by Neal Pollard Part 1

September 3, 2023 - Sunday AM Bible Class

 

This quarter the auditorium bible class over the next 13 weeks will look at the 150 Psalms. Today Neal discusses the circumstances and summary of the entire collection. He also looks at Psalm 1 and 2. 

 

Duration 43:01

 

 

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”If You Ever Think About Quitting…” by Hiram Kemp

August 27, 2023 - Sunday PM Sermon

 

If You Ever Think About Quitting… - Hebrews 10:35-39 

• You're in Good Company (Hebrews 12:1)
• Remember to Ask yourself why (Galatians 3:1)
• Consider the Consequences (2 Timothy 4:10)
  • Tay'lor Smith
• Look to your church family (Eph. 2:19; 1 Tim. 3:15)
• Remember the crown (James 1:12)
• Do not discourage others (Psalms 73:15)
• Fix Your Eyes on Jesus (Hebrews 12:2)

Duration 36:13

”The Temptation of Christ” by Neal Pollard

August 27, 2023 - Sunday AM Sermon

 

THE TEMPTATION OF CHRIST 
Introduction
A. All The Gospel Writers Show Us The ______________ Of His Temptations
B. How Did Christ Successfully Resist These Temptations?
I. HE HAD A __________________ WITH THE ________________
A. Jesus _____________ With The Spirit And ________________ To Him
II. HE PRACTICED ____________-____________________
A. What Tested This?
1. The threat of ____________ ______________ (Mark 1:13)
2. He had _____________ for ______________ days
3. He faced an onslaught of ________________ (Luke 4:2)
B. He Was Able To __________ Himself, Then _________ Satan's Overtures
C. We Need To Acknowledge Where Our ______________ Lie
III. HE KNEW THE _____________ OF _______________
A. He Properly _______________ And ______________ Scripture
IV. HE SAID ______________ AND MEANT IT
A. Satan Did Not _______________ After One _______________
B. Some Temptations Will Be ________________ Than Others
Conclusion
A. A Moment Of ___________ Isn't Worth The ________ Or The ___________!

 

Duration 28:02

Revelation Bible Class by Hiram Kemp Part 11

Aug 27, 2023 - Sunday AM MPR Bible Class

 

Questions for Revelation 12

Summary of last week’s class:

Last week we discussed the persecution of the two witnesses (i.e., the church). They would prophesy for 1,260 days and then they would be persecuted and killed (Rev. 11:1-3). Their persecution would not last because they would be raised from the dead by God (Rev. 11:4-14). Heaven erupted in worship again and praised God for delivering his people and for destroying those who tormented them on the earth (Rev. 11:15-19). In chapter 12 John shifts gears. He introduces the major characters behind the persecution the Christians were facing. He shows how Christians then and now can overcome hardship and difficulty by trusting in the Lord. There is a brief, but detailed description provided of our adversary (Rev. 12:9-10). Our adversary is shown as defeated and struck down and this should provide us with comfort and courage.

Questions for Chapter 12

1. Who is the woman described in Revelation 12:1-2 (see also Rev. 12:13, 12:17)?
2. Who is the male child she gave birth to and how do we know it’s Jesus J (Rev. 12:5-6)?
3. Who is Michael (Rev. 12:7)?
4. When did the heavenly war described in Revelation 12 take place (cf. Rev. 12:7-11)?
5. List the ways Satan is described in Revelation 12:9-10 and try and define each term? What do these terms tell us about Satan?
6. What did Christians do to be victorious in Revelation 12:11? What does the word of their testimony mean? What does it mean that they did not love their lives even unto death?
7. What is the purpose of the “wilderness” in the Bible (cf. Rev. 12:4, 12:14)?
8. Why does the dragon pursue the woman (Rev. 12:13)?
9. What does the Devil know about his time (Rev. 12:12)? How should this effect our interaction with him?
10. What does Revelation 12:5 describe?

 

Duration 41:18

Minor Prophets by Phil Hartnady - Part 11

Aug 23, 2023 - Wednesday PM Bible Class

 

This quarter we are studying the minor prophets of the Old Testament. 

 

Handout:

• Minor Prophets:  Introduction
  • What do you know about the minor prophets?
  • 5-12-5-5-12?
• The times of the these prophets:
  • Important dates (Why?):
  • Three (Four?) Major Periods:
  • Spiritual times (What were they like)?
• The tasks of these prophets
  • What is a prophet?
  • A prophet's life was?
  • The phrase "My ____ the _____" Reveals that:
    • God has a ____ concern over them (2 Kings 9:7)
    • God ___ though them (2 Kings 17:13)
    • God showed His ____ nature through them (Jerm. 7:25)
    • God ____ His people through them (Jerm. 44:4)
    • God showed His ____ through them (Zech 1:4-6)
• Themes of these prophets
  • Synopsis of the Books
    • Hosea:
    • Joel:
    • Amos:
    • Obadiah:
    • Jonah:
    • Micah:
    • Nahum:
    • Habakkuk:
    • Zephaniah:
    • Haggai:
    • Zechariah:
    • Malachi:
  • Key Words in the Minor prophets
    • _____
    • _____
    • _____
    • _____
    • _____
  • The Prophets and their writings were ______

 

Duration 39:51

Revelation Bible Class by Hiram Kemp Part 10

Aug 20, 2023 - Sunday AM MPR Bible Class

 

Questions for Revelation 11

Summary of last week’s class:

After the plagues and punishments of chapter 9, John described a mighty angel coming on the scene with great power (Rev. 10:1-3). The angel had a message that was going to come to pass soon and there would no longer be a delay (Rev. 10:5-7). John was told to take the scroll and consume it. Though there were sweet aspects to God’s message there also were hard truths that John needed to digest and be willing and ready to share (Rev. 10:8-10). After John eats the scroll he is told that he must go again and prophesy to many peoples and nations about the things he has heard. The message of devastation for God’s enemies needed to be embraced and announced, but God’s people needed to be ready to endure hardship as they patiently waited for God to vindicate them. Chapter 11 contains the message John was told to eat and consume. In chapter 11 we find out what made the message sweet but also what made it bitter for God’s people.

Questions for chapter 11

1. What is the temple of God that is being measured in Revelation 11:1?
2. Why is the court outside the temple not measured (11:2)? What does the measuring symbolize/refer to?
3. Who are the two witnesses (11:3)? How can we know?
4. What two Old Testament figures are the witnesses representing (11:6)? What do you think this is designed to communicate to readers?
5. What is the great city referenced in Revelation 11:8?
6. What theme is repeated in Revelation 11:13 concerning the punishment on God’s enemies?
7. Did some of God’s enemies genuinely repent in Revelation 11:13?
8. What does Revelation 11:15 mean? Describe it in your own words.
9. What psalm is echoed in Revelation 11:18? —Hint: it’s one of the first two psalms.
10. What does the ark of the covenant represent (11:19)?

Duration 46:22

” How To Be A Strong Church” by Neal Pollard

August 20, 2023 - Sunday PM Sermon

 

 How To Be a Strong Church - (Ephesians 6:10-13)
Neal Pollard

• The Preachers in Ephesus
• The Strategic location of Ephesus
• A strong church finds its strength in God (10)
  • How do we find strength in God?
  • "The Lord is my strength and my song" (Exo. 15:2; Eph. 5:19)
  • "The Lord is my strength and my song" (PSA. 28:7; Deut. 1:30-31; Eph. 6:13-17)
  • "I Love you, O Lord, My Strength" (PSA. 18:1-2; Eph. 6:24)
• A Strong Church Knows It True Enemy (12)
  • The Enemy Is the Devil (11)
  • The Enemy Spiritual Forces of Wickedness (12-13)
• A Strong Church Doesn't Have Spectators (13)
  • Paul Says "Take up ..."
  • Do Spiritual Inventory
  • Look for partners
  • Listen to the announcements
  • Stand Firm

Duration 38:40

”I Surrender All” by Hiram Kemp

August 20, 2023 - Sunday AM Sermon

 

I Surrender All - Luke 14:25-35
Introduction:
1. The type of __________ that Christianity calls for is different from the
 ___________ that is common in our world.
2. Jesus sought to drive home the idea of ___________ to his ___________ 
 
 repeatedly.
3. He __________ people to give him their __________.
4. When we fail to ________ we _________ our blessing in the process.
I. Putting ________ Under ________ Teaching (Luke 14:25)
II. Place of __________ Above _______ (Luke 14:25-26)
III. __________ the ___________ Life (Luke 14:27)
IV. __________ Preparation (Luke 14:28-32)
V. Parting _______ with __________ (Luke 14:33)
VI. Practicing __________ Stewardship (Luke 14:34-35)

 

Duration 35:45