Lehman Ave Church of Christ lehmanavechurchofchrist

June 23, 2024 - PM Sermon
 
In View of God's Blessings in the Church
Neal Pollard
He has given us a priest - (Hebrews 8:1-4)
He has given us a place - (Hebrews 8:2-5)
He has given us a pact - (Hebrews 8:6-7)Better - (6)
Faultless - (7)
New - (8)
Different - (9)

He has given us promises - (Hebrews 8:8-12)
Relationship
Laws
Knowlege
Mercy & Forgiveness

Duration 30:14

June 23, 2024 - Sunday AM Sermon
 
Lessons from the First Page of the BibleGenesis 1Introduction:1. Few pages of the Bible are _________ more and more _____________ than the first _________________.2. Many people are ______________ with the first ______________ of the Bible, but few appreciate its _________________.3. Much of the cultural _________________ in our current time would be cleared up by a _______________ and _____________ to the Bible’s _______________ page.4. Even _____________ could have their devotion _____________ and hope ________ by being reminded of how it all ________________.5. All of the Bible is _________________ and _______________, yet there is something _______________ about the first ___________________.I. God is ________________ (Genesis 1:1)II. God’s _____________ is ________________ (Genesis 1:3)III. God ________________ ________________ (Genesis 1:1, 1:31)IV. Humans are ______________ in _____________ image (Genesis 1:26-27)V. God is ________________ (Genesis 1:31)Conclusion:1. The Bible’s first page is where we should begin to learn ______________ and to learn _________________.2. Our eternal ____________ are marked by the first ______________. We should make sure the last _____________ of our lives is ____________ to the first ___________ in  the _______________.3. The Bible opens with the ___________ God who made __________ and ends with the _________________ God who __________________ us.
 
Duration 34:54

June 16, 2024 - Sunday AM Bible Class
 
This quarter Neal conducts a class studying the book of Hebrews.
 
Hebrews
Jesus is Better - Hebrews 1-2
Why is Jesus Better? (1:1-4)
Because of what he has said (1:1-2)
The Source of his Message is divine
Because of who he is (1:2-3)
He is Heir (2): We get access to everything the Fater gives through His heir!
He is Creator (2; 11:3)
He is Deity (1:3)
Meaning... He's the radiance of His glory
He's the exact representation of His nature (EXACT DUPLICATE)
He is Sustainer (1:3)

Because of what He's Done (1:3)
Because of where He is (1:3)
He is reigning with God
Jesus is Better than the Angels (1:4-2:18)
The ancient world held angels in high regard!
Angel worship already troubled the early church (Col. 2:18)
The Angels are not God's Son, but Jesus is - (1:5)
Hebrews quotes the Old Testament about 40 times (second only to Romans)
Psalm 2:7; 2 Samuel 7:14
As a class, angels are called " sons of God" (Job) but no one of them is called "Son of God"

Jesus has received a better name than the angels
The angels are not to be worshipped, but Jesus is - (1:6)
Deuteronomy 32:43 (Septuagint or LXX)
Whenever anyone tries to worship the angels, they are quick to disrupt it (Revelation 19:10)

The angels are not deity, but Jesus is - (1:7-12)
Psalm 104:4
Angels aren't rulers; They are followers
Psalm 45:6-7; 102:25-27

The angels are not exalted and enthroned, but Jesus is - (1:13-14)
Psalm 110:1

The angels are not over the world to come but Jesus is - (2:1-13)
Hebrews 2:1-4 is not a digression from the subject, but a conclusion to chapter one

There are two dangers in ignoring Jesus and his message:
Drifting (2:1)
Neglecting His Word (2:2-4)
The writer quotes Psalm 8:4-6

It's ironic that the way for Christ to reign over the world to come is by being made lower than the angels for a little while in in this world
Based on these five reasons, God doesn't help angels, but He does help "the offspring of Abraham" (2:14-18)
He helps us:
He destroys the devil's power over us (2:14)
He delivers us from spiritual slavery (2:15)
He discharged our spiritual debt (2:17)
He devotes Himself to our assistance (2:18)



 
Duration 43:45
 

June 16, 2024 - PM Sermon
 
God's Keys to Success - (Joshua 1:1-9)
Remember God can use anybody - (Joshua 1:1-4)
God's Presence - (Joshua 1:5, 1:9)
Remember the promises of God - (Joshua 1:6)
Reminds Abraham of the promise - (Gen. 15:13-16)
Isaac is told the same thing - (Gen. 26:3)
Jacob is told of the promise - (Gen. 35:11-12)
Moses at the burning bush - (Exod. 3:8)
Moses assures the children of Israel - (cf. Num. 13:2; Deut. 4:1)

Be strong and courageous - (Joshua 1:6-7)
Total commitment and obedience - (Joshua 1:7)
Meditate on God's word - (Joshua 1:8)
 
Duration 38:38

June 16, 2024 - Sunday AM Sermon
 
Three Views from a Mountain TopIntroductionA. There Are Famous _____________________B. But None Are More ______________________ Than the One We Talk About Today1. The first allusion to this mountain may have been Genesis _______ in the encounter  between Abraham and __________________C. An Unbreakable ____________ Ties Some Big Moments on Mt. ______________ (A  Thread Called ______________________)I. GENESIS _______________: THE SACRIFICE OF ___________________A. This Text Demonstrates What Qualifies As ____________________ FaithB. ___________ Leads To _______________ FaithC. ___________ Leads To _______________ FaithD. ___________ Leads To _______________ FaithII. 2 SAMUEL ________________: THE SACRIFICE OF ________________________A. David's Words for His Error Are ______, _________, _________ And __________B. ____________ Is the Hardest Part of God's ____________ For UsIII. 2 CHRONICLES _______________: THE SACRIFICE OF ____________________A. Christ's ________________ Makes ________________ Possible (Heb. 4:16)B. We Have To ________________ To Come ______________ God (Heb. 10:24-25)C. We ________________ In the Process Of __________________ (Heb. 13:15)ConclusionA. The ___________________ Was Present on All Three Occasions1. We see Him in all of them
 
Duration 32:15

June 16, 2024 - Sunday AM Bible Class
 
This quarter Neal conducts a class studying the book of Hebrews.
 
Hebrews
Jesus is Better - Hebrews 1-2
Why is Jesus Better? (1:1-4)
Because of what he has said (1:1-2)
The Source of his Message is divine
Because of who he is (1:2-3)
He is Heir (2): We get access to everything the Fater gives through His heir!
He is Creator (2; 11:3)
He is Deity (1:3)
Meaning... He's the radiance of His glory
He's the exact representation of His nature (EXACT DUPLICATE)
He is Sustainer (1:3)

Because of what He's Done (1:3)
Because of where He is (1:3)
He is reigning with God
Jesus is Better than the Angels (1:4-2:18)
The ancient world held angels in high regard!
Angel worship already troubled the early church (Col. 2:18)
The Angels are not God's Son, but Jesus is - (1:5)
Hebrews quotes the Old Testament about 40 times (second only to Romans)
Psalm 2:7; 2 Samuel 7:14
As a class, angels are called " sons of God" (Job) but no one of them is called "Son of God"

Jesus has received a better name than the angels
The angels are not to be worshipped, but Jesus is - (1:6)
Deuteronomy 32:43 (Septuagint or LXX)
Whenever anyone tries to worship the angels, they are quick to disrupt it (Revelation 19:10)

The angels are not deity, but Jesus is - (1:7-12)
Psalm 104:4
Angels aren't rulers; They are followers
Psalm 45:6-7; 102:25-27

The angels are not exalted and enthroned, but Jesus is - (1:13-14)
Psalm 110:1

The angels are not over the world to come but Jesus is - (2:1-13)
Hebrews 2:1-4 is not a digression from the subject, but a conclusion to chapter one

There are two dangers in ignoring Jesus and his message:
Drifting (2:1)
Neglecting His Word (2:2-4)
The writer quotes Psalm 8:4-6

It's ironic that the way for Christ to reign over the world to come is by being made lower than the angels for a little while in in this world
Based on these five reasons, God doesn't help angels, but He does help "the offspring of Abraham" (2:14-18)
He helps us:
He destroys the devil's power over us (2:14)
He delivers us from spiritual slavery (2:15)
He discharged our spiritual debt (2:17)
He devotes Himself to our assistance (2:18)



 
Duration 42:03