Lehman Ave Church of Christ

”Over Coming Temptation” by Neal Pollard

December 17, 2023 - Sunday PM Sermon

 

Over Coming Temptation (1 Corinthians 10:13) 

• Israel ignored their blessings - (1 Co. 10:1-5)
• Israel indulged their flesh - (1 Co. 10:6-11)
• Be humble (12)
• Avail yourself of God's help (13)
• Run (14)

We can overcome temptation through...

• The fellowship of others
• Christain fellowship..
  • One another passages
  • The example of early Christians
  • Our Lord was tempted
• The faithfulness of God
  • God is Proven
  • God will Protect
  • God will Provide
• The fortitude of your character
  • Visualize
  • Agape love
  • Practice God's Presence
  • Protect environment
  • Arm myself

 

Duration 36:08

”Romans: The Gospel of Grace for the People of God” by Hiram Kemp - Part 2

December 17, 2023 - Sunday AM Bible Class

 

This quarter Hiram starts a class reviewing the book of Romans.

 

Romans:
The Gospel of Grace for the People of God

Questions for Reflection

• Summarize Romans
• Why do we need to study Romans?
• How are we saved today?
• What is the Christian’s relationship to the Old Testament?
• What is your primary motivation for obeying Jesus Christ?
• What, in your opinion, is the most difficult section(s) in Romans?

Helpful tools for tackling Romans

• Read paragraphs and chapters and not just verses
• The Old Testament
• It was written for us
• Context, context, context

Background Information

• Who wrote Romans? Paul (1:1)
• When was Romans written? Winter AD 56-57 (Acts 20:3-4)
• Who were the recipients? Saints in Rome (1:7)
• Why? (Rom. 1:14-16, 15:24-26)

Major Themes in Romans

• The gospel (1:1, 1:9., 1:16, 2:16, 10:16, 11:28, 15:16, 15:19, 16:25)
• The obedience of the faith of the nations (1:5, 16:26)
• Justification by faith (1:17)
• The righteousness of God (1:17, 3:5, 3:21, 3:22, 3:25, 3:26, 10:3)
• Equality between Jews & Gentiles (2:29)
• Saved by grace and not by law (3:28, 6:14)

The Prologue (Romans 1:1-17)

• Paul introduces himself (1:1)
• The gospel is from God (1:2)
• Jesus is the promised Messiah from David’s lineage (1:3-4)
• Paul received apostleship from Jesus for the nations (1:5)
• Paul’s apostolic jurisdiction reached Rome (1:6)
• God’s view of His People (1:7)
• Paul’s prayer for the Romans (1:8-13)

 

Duration 47:12

 

”How to See God at Work in Your Life” by Hiram Kemp

December 17, 2023 - Sunday AM 

 

How to See God at Work in Your Life 
Esther 4:14-16
Hiram Kemp
Introduction:
 1. Many times we _________ what __________ is doing in our __________.
 2. There were __________ in the ____________ who wanted to   ___________ the ________ thing. 
 3. The Book of ___________ is unique in the biblical ______________.
 4. Though __________ is never _________ mentioned his _____________  are all ___________ the book.
 5. ______________ and _____________ see _____________ work in their  _______________ in some of the same _______________  He works in   __________________.

I. ______________ God’s ______________ (Esther 4:14, 6:13)
II. Appreciate ____________ placed in your ____________ (Esther 2:5-8, 2:15)
III. ______________ with _____________ Providence (Esther 4:14)
IV. ______________ to ______________ it ____________ (Esther 3:2-3, 4:16)
V. _______________ good _______________ (Esther 9:20-22, 9:27-28)

Conclusion:
1. God is ______________ in _____________ life.
2. The only people who ____________ God at ____________ are the ones who are ______________.
3. God is _______ though __________.

 

Duration  37:12

Fundamentals of the Faith by Clint Harbison Part 2

December 17, 2023 - Sunday AM Bible Class

 

 Fundamentals of the Faith by Josh Adkins & Clint Harbison

This quarter Josh and Clint are going to look at the some of the fundamental components of our beliefs and faiths. This week Clint continues the study. 

 

Duration 39:56

” My Jesus Would Never” by Hiram Kemp

December 10, 2023 - Sunday PM Sermon

 

 My Jesus Would Never….    (Matthew 16:13-18)
Hiram Kemp

 “My Jesus Would Never…”

• Claim to be God (John 1:1-3)
• Reign Over Human Sexuality (Matt.  19:4-6)
• Send Anyone to Hell (Matt. 25:41, 25:46)
• Eat with Sinners (Luke15:1-2)
• Be Dissatisfied with Religious Division (John 17:20-21)
• Forgive My Sins (Matt. 26:28)

Duration 36:46

”How To Be Content, No Matter What” by Neal Pollard

December 10, 2023 - Sunday AM Sermon

 

How To Be Content, No Matter What  (1 Tim. 6)

Introduction
A. Look At All The ___________________ Terms In This Chapter
B. Contentment Is A Spiritual __________________
C. We Will Be Content If We...
I. LISTEN TO THE RIGHT ____________________ (3-8)
A. The Wrong People:
1. Their _______________ disagrees with Jesus
2. Their _______________ proved them unworthy teachers (4-5)
3. Their _______________ was money rather than truth (5)
B. Paul Shares God's Word On The Matter:
1. _____________ plus _______________ is great gain (6)
2. Our _________________ is not about material things (7)
3. We should be _____________ with basic necessities (8)
II. LONG FOR THE RIGHT ____________________ (9-16)
A. So What's Wrong With Wanting To Be _______________?
B. What's Wrong With The __________________ Of Money?
C. God's Alternative:
1. ______________ these things (11)
2. ______________ the good fight (12)
3. ______________ Jesus (13-16)
III. LEAN ON THE RIGHT _________________ (17-21)
A. We'd Better Not Get _________________ With How Much We Have
B. We Shouldn't Attach Our _____________ To Uncertain Riches
C. We Should _________________ Rather Than Self For Needs
D. We Should Use Our _______________ To Serve God

 

Duration 34:35

”Romans: The Gospel of Grace for the People of God” by Hiram Kemp - Part 1

December 10, 2023 - Sunday AM Bible Class

 

This quarter Hiram starts a class reviewing the book of Romans.

 

Romans:
The Gospel of Grace for the People of God

Questions for Reflection

• Summarize Romans
• Why do we need to study Romans?
• How are we saved today?
• What is the Christian’s relationship to the Old Testament?
• What is your primary motivation for obeying Jesus Christ?
• What, in your opinion, is the most difficult section(s) in Romans?

Helpful tools for tackling Romans

• Read paragraphs and chapters and not just verses
• The Old Testament
• It was written for us
• Context, context, context

Background Information

• Who wrote Romans? Paul (1:1)
• When was Romans written? Winter AD 56-57 (Acts 20:3-4)
• Who were the recipients? Saints in Rome (1:7)
• Why? (Rom. 1:14-16, 15:24-26)

Major Themes in Romans

• The gospel (1:1, 1:9., 1:16, 2:16, 10:16, 11:28, 15:16, 15:19, 16:25)
• The obedience of the faith of the nations (1:5, 16:26)
• Justification by faith (1:17)
• The righteousness of God (1:17, 3:5, 3:21, 3:22, 3:25, 3:26, 10:3)
• Equality between Jews & Gentiles (2:29)
• Saved by grace and not by law (3:28, 6:14)

The Prologue (Romans 1:1-17)

• Paul introduces himself (1:1)
• The gospel is from God (1:2)
• Jesus is the promised Messiah from David’s lineage (1:3-4)
• Paul received apostleship from Jesus for the nations (1:5)
• Paul’s apostolic jurisdiction reached Rome (1:6)
• God’s view of His People (1:7)
• Paul’s prayer for the Romans (1:8-13)

 

Duration 43:41

 

Blessed Assurance by Neal Pollard

December 3, 2023 - Sunday PM Sermon

 

Blessed Assurance (Romans 8)

We are blessed by being in Christ. There is no condemnation there. In him, we are gifted a life. In him, we are allowed freedom. The Holy Spirit lives within us. God wants us to be with him. 

Duration  30:14

”House Rules for God’s Family” by Hiram Kemp

December 3, 2023 - Sunday AM Sermon

 

House Rules for God’s Family (1 Timothy 5:1-25)
Introduction:
1. The church is the _______________ of _______________.
2. God has ________________ for how his _________________ are to ____________. 
 in his ________________________.
3. Christians are to ___________ each other and also hold each other _____________.
4. Paul dives deep into the ________________ for how that is to be done in 1 Timothy 5.
5. If we are going to ______________ to God’s _____________ we are going to have to
 ________________ God’s ________________.
I. ________________ Relationships ________________ (1 Timothy 5:1-2)
II. Support the _________________ (1 Timothy 5:3-7)
III. Serve in order to _________________ _____________________ (1 Timothy 5:8-16)
IV. ______________ & amp; _____________ for ______________ (1 Timothy 5:17-19)
V. ________________ Address Internal __________________ (1 Timothy 5:20-25)
Conclusion:
1. Christianity is a one _____________ religion. We are to love ____________, care for 
 one________________, and ________________ one _________________.
2. Paul gives Timothy _______________ for how we live together as ______________ 
 under God’s _________________.
3. We are to live together in ___________ for now in preparation of our living together in
 ________________ forever.

 

Duration 35:57

Fundamentals of the Faith by Josh Adkins Part 1

December 3, 2023 - Sunday AM Bible Class

 

 Fundamentals of the Faith by Josh Adkins & Clint Harbison

This quarter Josh and Clint are going to look at the some of the fundamental components of our beliefs and faiths. This week Josh looks at authority in the religion. 

 

Duration 39:42