Lehman Ave Church of Christ

”Do You Love Me?” by Neal Pollard

June 4, 2023 - Sunday PM Sermon

 

"Do You Love Me?"  - (John 21:15-17)

• Observations from Context:
  • Peter is struggling with his past
  • Peter is reminded of his past
  • Peter is helped to overcome his past

1. Jesus initiates love
2. This question requires an honest self-evaluation
3. No one can love Jesus in our place
4. When we love Jesus, we care about what He cares about
   1. What does Jesus care about?
      1. "COMPASSION"

• Jesus tells Peter... What awaited him in the future.
• Jesus tells us... What awaits us in the future.

 

Duration 44:17

”What Everyone Should know about the Church of Christ” by Hiram Kemp

June 4, 2023 - Sunday AM Sermon

 

What Everyone Should know about the Church of Christ
Introduction:
1. Many people want __________________, but not his __________________.
2. Others believe that all _____________ are the ______________ and we can 
 __________________ to whichever one we _________________.
3. Some think the ________ of ___________ is just another _______________.
4. Here are _____________ things everyone should know about the __________ 
 of __________________.
I. Jesus is the ______________ and the _____________ (Matt. 16:18)
II. The _____________ to Jesus’ ____________ (John 17:20-21)
III. ______________ is the ____________ Aim (John 13:34-35; 1 Tim. 1:5)
IV. ______________ is the ______________ (2 Tim. 3:16-17)
V. All are ______________ and ______________ (Rom. 10:13)
VI. _____________ is the ____________ for __________ (1 Cor. 12:13; Eph. 4:5)
VII. Jesus ____________ to ______________ ________________ (Eph. 5:23)

 

Duration 36:04

Exodus Class by Phil Hartnady - Part 1

June 4, 2023 - Sunday AM Bible Class

 

This quarter Phil will be teaching a bible study of the book of Exodus. Today Phil does a quick look at the timing and details surrounding the book.

 

Duration 39:25

”Saved And Sure: Studies in 1 John” by Hiram Kemp

May 28, 2023 - Sunday PM Sermon

 

Saved And Sure: Studies in 1 John

• We're continually cleansed - 1 John 1:7
• God is faithful and fair - 1 John 1:9
• Jesus's blood atones - 1 John 2:1-2
• God gives the final verdict - 1 John 3:20-21
• Our lives mirror Jesus' - 1 John 4:17-18
• Eternal life is ours - 1 John 5:13

 

Duration 26:19

”Yield Not To Temptation” by Neal Pollard

May 28, 2023 - Sunday AM Sermon

 

 Yield Not To Temptation (Genesis 39)
Introduction
A. The Bible Teaches Us At Least _______________ Truths About Temptation. What?
B. In Genesis 39, Joseph
I. SAID ________________ AND REALLY MEANT IT (8)
II. WOULD NOT ______________ THE _______________ OTHERS HAD IN HIM (8-9)
III. REALIZED THERE ARE SOME THINGS THAT DON'T ______________ TO HIM (9)
IV. REALIZED _______________ WAS A _____________ AGAINST GOD (9)
V. WOULD NOT ___________________ WITH _____________________ (10)
VI. WAS AWARE OF THE WAYS ______________________ OCCURS (7,12)
Conclusion
A. What Might Joseph Have Said?
B. What Might Potiphar's Wife Have Said?
C. Instead, Joseph ___________________ ___________________!

 

Duration 38:54

I & II Samuel Class Part 12 by Robert Warren

May 28, 2023 - Sunday AM Bible Class

This quarter Darrell Dubree and Robert Warren are going to teach the class on the books of 1st and 2nd Samuel. Robert picks up the class today. He begins with chapter 20. 

Duration 41:13

Equipped 2023 - Study of Works: ”Unity in a Divided World” by Bart Warren

April 23, 2023 - Equipped Day 4

6:00PM Keynote Auditorium Speaker

 

Bart Warren provides the last lesson for the Equipped Workshop.

Notes:

"Unity in a Divided Word"

• James 1:12, 2:5, 2:8 - Unity
  
  • Love God
  • Love Others
• James 2:9 - Partiality is a sin. No favoritism! Don't put one person down while holding someone up. Everyone you meet is a person made in the image of God.
• James 4:11 - Don't talk evil of people.
• James 5:9 - Don't grumble and complain about others.
• James 3:16 - Don't be jealous.
• Ephesians 4:32 - Be kind and forgiving as Ive been forgiven.
• Love rightly ordered.
• Romans 12:10 - Let Love be genuine.
  • We shouldn't fail to love what should be loved.
• 2 Thes 2:10 - They refused to love the truth.
• True unity is enjoyed whe we love the Lord and others properly.
• Unifying love is sacrificial - Ephesians 5:25; 1 Cor 13:4
• Love forgives and moves on.
• Forgiveness is sacrificial.
• Take the path of unity, not division.
• Unifying love offers security - Ephesians 5:26-27; 1 Cor. 13:7; 1 Peter 3:7
• Unifying love is founded on truth - 1 Cor. 13:6
• How much do you have to hate someone, that if you believe there is a hell, no to tell them about it?
• Romans 1:26-27 - We cannot redefine love - what the Lord has set parameters for already.
• Love does not equal acceptance - 1 Cor. 13:6
• Love rejoices in truth - James 2:8; Matt 7:12

Duration 31:24

Equipped 2023 - Study of Works: ”1st Century Faith In a 21st Century World” by Dean Miller

April 23, 2023 - Equipped Day 4

10:30 AM Keynote Auditorium Speaker

Dean Miller provides another wonderful lesson for the last day of the Equipped Workshop.

 

Notes:

"Living A First Century Faith in a Twenty First Century World"

• Faith is meant to be lived - 2 Cor 5:7; 1 John 5:19; 1 Peter 5
• The book of James is about living one's faith
  • The gospel of common sense
  • Practical Christianity
  • What Christian Living is all abut
  • Right religion / real faith
• James 4:6-10; 1:21-27
• Psalm 27:4 - How close are you to the Lord?
  • David wanted more than anything to be with / see the Lord.
  • "What we desire is what we seek in life."
• However close we are to God is how close we have chosen to be.
• Wisdom is when we see something the way God sees it.
• Helping hurting people - passionately pursuing Christ
  • Passion for God
  • Compassion for People

 

Duration 33:26

Equipped 2023 - For Ladies: ”Finding Freedom From Your Past” by Brittani Kemp

April 22, 2023 - Equipped Workshop Day 3

1:30 PM MPR 4 Speaker 

 

Brittani Kemp  kicks off the afternoon ladies sessions with a great lesson on being redeemed.

 

Finding Freedom From Our Past - Lessons from Rahab

Joshua 2
Her past is always attached to her name but her legacy is much greater than her initial history. (genealogy of Christ, Hebrews)

Great Faith
She showed her faith by her actions

Like Rahab we’ve all done things we’re not proud of.

5 Ways We Can Overcome Our Past

1. Repent - (Manasseh) 2Chron 33, Matt 1:10, prodigal son, Godly sorrow vs worldly sorrow 2 Cor 7:10
2. Forgive yourself - 1 Tim 1: 13-16. An example is Paul who had a great deal in his past to overcome. Forgive yourself because God already has.
   1.  Own up to your mistakes, let go of the denial
   2. Think on things above! You can’t forgive yourself if you continue to focus on earthly things Phil 4:8
   3. Pray - Matt 1:28-30
   4. Talk about it with your sisters in Christ 2Cor 4:1-5
3. Receive God’s Forgiveness - Heb 8:12, 1John 1:7
   1. Don’t develop a “Jonah spirit”! Wrap your mind around “why he would forgive someone like you” – because he loves you!
   2. James 1:17 God is mercy and love. He does not hold grudges. Ex 34:6-7, Rom 8:32
4. Stay busy for God
   1. Don’t squander your talents the Lord has given you
   2. Invest in others
   3. Prov 17:17, 18-24 - stay close to others
   4. Serve others Mark 10:45
   5. What is a task you excel at? What are you good at? What are your strengths? What do you enjoy doing? Implement those things for God
5. Focus on the glorious future - Always thank God for where you’ve been , where you are, and where you are going. 2Cor 4:17.
   1. Whatever you’re going through is manageable and it’s temporary. Rom 8:18 - He knew he had something to look forward to. In order to focus on what was to come
      Paul had to let go of his past.

Phil 1:21

1Cor 6:9-11
Rahab the harlot received a new title – Rahab the Redeemed

 

Duration 41:59

Equipped 2023 - For Ladies: ”Words to Live (or Die) By” by Emily Hatfield

April 22, 2023 - Equipped Workshop Day 3

3:30PM MPR 4 Speaker 

 

Emily Hatfield closes out the ladies session for the Equipped workshop. 

 

Notes:

Words To Live Or Die By

James 3:2
There is work to be done when it comes to the tongue. Does what you say (or type) matter? The condition of your heart is reflected in every word you use.
Is your heart in line with Jesus?
Out of the abundance of the heart a man speaks.
Your words are a stewardship
Proverbs 18:21
Death and life are in the power of the tongue and those who love it will eat its fruit.
That “fruit” can be life or death!
Whose Team Are You On? Team Death or Team Life

Team Death

• Prov 18:20
  • Has what came out of your mouth ever made you feel good? Have you ever had to “get something off your chest”?
• Prov 18:14
  • How does someone’s spirit usually get crushed? Usually by something that is said.
• Prov 18:13
  • Have you ever been listening to someone but formulating a comeback/defense before they’ve even finished speaking?
• Prov 18:8
  • GOSSIP - it tastes good and feels good and women struggle with this
• Prov 18:7
  • “Ruin” - terror, breaking down, destruction. You can do all the righteous things you want but if you can’t control your tongue you are in for spiritual ruin.
• Prov 18:6
  • You can mouth off enough to get smacked. Social media is the new boxing ring!
• Prov 18:2
  • Ladies tend to have lots of feelings - don’t let them run away with your mouth!
• You reap what you say. Examples of the unwise and self focused - Prov 27;2 - Haman, the right fool. Have you ever spoke before thinking it thru?
  • Rash words
    • Think and pray before you speak.
  • Ridiculing words
    • The other “thief on the cross” - Don’t tear each other down
  • Deceitful words
    • Examples are Saphira and her lie, Rebecca also lied
• Words also have consequences–
  • Prejudiced words
    • Zaresh (Haman’s wife)
  • Faithless words
    • The spies who come back and say we can’t and don’t trust God’s words
  • Bitter words
    • Michael (David’s wife)
  • Exasperated words
    • Anger/explosive words are examples of exasperated words
  • Loveless words
  • Delinquent words
    • Num 14 - after the fact/missed opportunities

Team LIfe

• John 1:1-11
  • The Word has given us life
• Ps 34:11-15
  • If we want life we will seek/pursue peace. Peace can be made or broken by our words
• Tests for your words
  • “The James Test” 3:17-18 - Do you words bless the one you are speaking to
  • “Philippians Test” 4:8
  • “Proverbs Test” - do your words spread knowledge, make the hearer glad
• Tips for Tongues
  • Apologizing when you weren’t wrong ISN’T wrong
  • Saying hard things doesn’t have to be rude (Aquila/Priscilla) gently approached Apollos
  • Just because you feel it doesn’t mean you have to say it Prov 29:11
  • Just because your feelings get hurt doesn’t mean you have to blab about it.
  • Prov 31:26 - There are some things about the Prov 31 lady you may never be, but there are some things about her you HAVE to be.
  • When good things happen praise God
• Pray Before You Say
  • Matt 12: 36-37
  • James 1:26
  • Prov 13:3
  • Ps 141: 3
  • Ps 19:14

 

 

Duration 51:10