Lehman Ave Church of Christ

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Sermons and classes from our weekly church of Christ services

Episodes

Sunday Nov 24, 2024

"Reasons to Thank the Lord" by Hiram Kemp

Sunday Nov 24, 2024

November 24, 2024 - Sunday AM Sermon

Reasons to Thank the Lord - Revelation 7:11-12
Hiram Kemp
Introduction:
1. We live in a world that has ___________ its ____________.
2. Many people enjoy _________ from _____________ daily, but never
___________ to give ______________.
3. When we consider how _____________ we are ______________ should be a
__________ _______________.
4. Jesus encouraged people to ________ gratitude and was always _________
when they ________ to ____________ so.
I. He is __________ and His ___________ Endures ___________ (Psalm 136:1)
II. ______________ is ___________ Will (1 Thess. 5:18)
III. His ___________ are __________ (Psalm 119:62)
IV. _________ ______________ (Revelation 11:17)
V. ______________ from _____________ (2 Samuel 7:22-24)
VI. ______________ _____________ (2 Samuel 7:25-29)
VII. God's ____________ _____________ (2 Corinthians 9:15)

Duration 40:54

Sunday Nov 24, 2024

"Daniel: Sovereignty of God" by Phil Hartnady Part 12

Sunday Nov 24, 2024

November 10, 2024 - Sunday AM Bible Class

Daniel: Sovereignty of God

Key Verses: 1:8; 2:20-22; 2:44; 2:47; 4:25

Key Chapter: 2 - God reveals Neb. dream to Daniel. Also 9, the vision of the 70 weeks.

Theme of the book: God rules in the kingdoms of men - 4:25

Daniel (God is my judge) wrote this book near the close of his life in 533BC. One of the first group of captives led away in 606BC when he was 18 years old. Daniel displays unswerving loyalty to God in the early chapter of the book. No blemish ins found in his character. Ezekiel speaks of him as "greatly beloved" (Ezek. 14:14, 20). Is Daniel found in Hebrews 11?

Daniel is a book contrasting godless kingdoms and the Kingdom of God, see chapter 2 and 7 where they appear as the image (2) and as 4 vicious beasts (7).

Daniel's prayer - 9:1-19

We are introduced to the 4 great world powers that would lead to the coming Messiah.

Babylonian - 625-536 BC
Medo-Persian - 536-330 BC
Greek - Under Alexander the Great
Roman

New teachings in Daniel no found in other prophetic books:

Angels - 3:25; 6:22; 9:21; 10:5; 12:1
Resurrection of the dead - 12:1-4

Lessons from Daniel:

His character
spiritual courage
miracles
never ending kingdom
inspiration

Boanthropy - chapter 4

Duration 46:03

Sunday Nov 17, 2024

"How to be a better Bible student" by Hiram Kemp

Sunday Nov 17, 2024

November 17, 2024 - Sunday PM Sermon

How to be a better Bible student - (Ezra 7:10; 2 Timothy 2:15)
Hiram Kemp

Read Every day - (Psalm 1:2; Acts 17:11)
- "Neurons that fire together, wire together." - Donald Hebb
- 1% of improvement
Read Different Translations - (Nehemiah 8:8; 2 Timothy 3:16-17)
Read & Study in Community - (Colossians 4:16; 1 Thessalonians 5:27)
Practice What You Read - (Ezra 7:10; James 1:22-23)
Change Your Pace - (Psalm 119:15-16, 119:18)
Focus on Others - (Leviticus 19:18)
Focus on Yourself - (2 Timothy 2:15)
Focus on God - (Luke 24:44; John 5:39)

Duration 37:23

Sunday Nov 17, 2024

"Blessed With The Need For More Deacons" by Neal Pollard

Sunday Nov 17, 2024

November 17, 2024 - Sunday AM Sermon

BLESSED WITH THE NEED FOR MORE DEACONS
Introduction
A. How Much We've Grown In 5 Years:
1. Average attendance here in 2019: _____________; Today: _______________
2. There are _____________ people in our directory today who weren't on 1/1/20
B. We Need To Keep _______________ And Doing What Will Help That
C. Why Do We Need More Deacons Now?
I. DEACONS ARE PART OF GOD'S _________ FOR HOW THE __________ IS TO BE
_____________
A. If There Are __________ Works To Be __________, __________ Men Are Needed
II. DEACONS ARE NEEDED TO _______ THE ___________ OF __________________
A. They Need _____________ _______________ (1 Tim. 3:8)
B. They Need __________________ (8)
C. They Need __________________ Habits (8)
D. They Need To Be ________________ Bible ________________ (9)
E. They Need Tested __________________ (10)
F. They Need Proven ___________ ________________ (12)
III. DEACONS ARE __________ MEN WHO ARE __________ TO THE LORD'S WORK
A. There Are Several Challenges For Deacons/Potential Deacons
1. To embrace the principle, "To whom _______ is ______, ________ is _________"
2. To embrace the principle, "Whoever wants to be ______, let him be a _________"
3. To be the right kind of ________________
4. To _____________ fully with other ____________ in the church
5. To gain the _______________ of the ________________
IV. DEACONS ARE NEEDED TO RESPOND TO _____ AND GROWING ____________
A. They Need _________________ Ability
B. They Need To Be Able To __________ With ______________
C. They Need To Be Able To ____________ Others To Be _____________
D. They Need To Build Good __________________
Conclusion
A. This Need Is A Reminder Of How Exciting It Is To Be Right Here Right Now…

Duration 35:50

Sunday Nov 10, 2024

"How To Be Content In Every Situation" by Hiram Kemp

Sunday Nov 10, 2024

November 10, 2024 - Sunday PM Sermon

How To Be Content in Every Situation
Philippians 4:10-13
Hiram Kemp

Rejoice in the Lord - (Philipians 4:10)
- Reflect on God's character (Exodus 34:6-7)
- Worship God like he's your everything (Psalm 104:33, Eph. 5:19)
- Pray regular prayers of gratitude (1 Thess. 5:18)
- Root your ultimate identity in Christ above all (Gal. 2:20)
- Remind yourself of what really matters in the end (Matt. 16:26)
- Refuse to tie faithfulness to circumstances (Phil. 1:12-14, 4:22)
- See God's hand in everything (Gen. 50:19-20; Esther 4:14)
Receive Help from Others - (Philippians 4:10)
Be Willing to Learn - (Philippians 4:11)
View Material Things Properly - (Philippians 4:12)
Rely on Christ' Strength - (Philippians 4:13)

Duration 37:55

Sunday Nov 10, 2024

'Examining Lies We've Been Told' by Hiram Kemp

Sunday Nov 10, 2024

November 10, 2024 - Sunday AM Sermon

Examining Lies We've Been Told
Genesis 3:8-13
Hiram Kemp
Introduction:
1. The serpent ____________ to Eve and when she __________ him, it
______________ the ____________________.
2. When ___________ confronted _____________ and ____________, he asked
them a very _____________ question (Genesis 3:11). It is a __________ worth
asking ourselves ________________.
I. Who _______ You... God ____________ Exist? (Psalm 14:1)
II. Who _______ You... The __________ Isn't God's _________? (2 Tim. 3:16-17)
III. Who _______ You... _______ Your _______ (Proverbs 14:12; Jeremiah 17:9)
IV. Who _______ You...Treat Your ________ as You _________? (Gen. 1:26-27)
V. Who _______ You... Being ___________ is Good ___________? (Acts 10:1-5)
VI. Who _______ You... ___________ is ___________? (Matt. 7:13-14)
VII. Who _______ You... __________ Loves ___________? (John 3:16)

Duration 37:33

Sunday Nov 10, 2024

"Daniel: Sovereignty of God" by Phil Hartnady Part 11

Sunday Nov 10, 2024

November 10, 2024 - Sunday AM Bible Class

Daniel: Sovereignty of God

Key Verses: 1:8; 2:20-22; 2:44; 2:47; 4:25

Key Chapter: 2 - God reveals Neb. dream to Daniel. Also 9, the vision of the 70 weeks.

Theme of the book: God rules in the kingdoms of men - 4:25

Daniel is a book contrasting godless kingdoms and the Kingdom of God, see chapter 2 and 7 where they appear as the image (2) and as 4 vicious beasts (7).

Daniel's prayer - 9:1-19

We are introduced to the 4 great world powers that would lead to the coming Messiah.