http://www.wpbcocmessages.com West Palm Beach church of Christ on Haverhill Road - Brent Kercheville Tue, 07 Feb 2012 23:30:19 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 2006-2012 haverhillcoc@bellsouth.net (Brent Kercheville - West Palm Beach church of Christ) haverhillcoc@bellsouth.net (Brent Kercheville - West Palm Beach church of Christ) 1440 http://westpalmbeachchurchofchrist.com/slides/itunes144.jpg http://www.wpbcocmessages.com 144 144 West Palm Beach church of Christ on Haverhill Road - Brent Kercheville Brent Kercheville - West Palm Beach church of Christ Brent Kercheville - West Palm Beach church of Christ haverhillcoc@bellsouth.net no clean http://www.wpbcocmessages.com/confidence.html http://www.wpbcocmessages.com/confidence.html#comments Mon, 14 Nov 2011 02:00:07 +0000 Brent http://www.wpbcocmessages.com/?p=1612 http://www.wpbcocmessages.com/confidence.html/feed 0 0:00:01 In our final section of John’s first letter we read the purpose statement of this letter. “I write these things to you who believe in the name of the Son of God that you may know that you have eternal life” (1 John 5:13 ESV). This [...] In our final section of John’s first letter we read the purpose statement of this letter. “I write these things to you who believe in the name of the Son of God that you may know that you have eternal life” (1 John 5:13 ESV). This letter has intended to instill confidence in the believers of Jesus that they know they are in a relationship with God. Jesus is God. When we believe that and submit to his authority by walking in the light and joyfully keeping his commands, we know we have eternal life. To read more of this lesson click here. Brent Kercheville - West Palm Beach church of Christ clean no http://www.wpbcocmessages.com/a-purifying-hope.html http://www.wpbcocmessages.com/a-purifying-hope.html#comments Mon, 03 Oct 2011 02:00:37 +0000 Brent http://www.wpbcocmessages.com/?p=1555 http://www.wpbcocmessages.com/a-purifying-hope.html/feed 0 0:00:01 The apostle John continues to write to give his Christian readers confidence in their faith. He has stated his purpose at the end of his letter, “I write these things to you who believe in the name of the Son of God that you may know that y[...] The apostle John continues to write to give his Christian readers confidence in their faith. He has stated his purpose at the end of his letter, “I write these things to you who believe in the name of the Son of God that you may know that you have eternal life.” (1 John 5:13 ESV) John wants to further ground these Christians in the hope they have because they are born of God and are children of God. Let us look at the hope that we have as God’s children. To read more of this lesson click here. Brent Kercheville - West Palm Beach church of Christ clean no http://www.wpbcocmessages.com/how-to-talk-to-god.html http://www.wpbcocmessages.com/how-to-talk-to-god.html#comments Sun, 04 Sep 2011 17:00:10 +0000 Brent http://www.wpbcocmessages.com/?p=1521 http://www.wpbcocmessages.com/how-to-talk-to-god.html/feed 0 0:00:01 Luke has been using this section of his gospel to teach us about Christian discipleship. In our last lesson we noticed that Jesus taught that disciples realize there is only one necessary thing — sitting at the feet of Jesus. The scene before us i[...] Luke has been using this section of his gospel to teach us about Christian discipleship. In our last lesson we noticed that Jesus taught that disciples realize there is only one necessary thing — sitting at the feet of Jesus. The scene before us in Luke 11 begins with Jesus praying. When he finished praying, one of the disciples as Jesus to teach them to pray. John apparently taught this disciples how to pray and now Jesus is going to teach us how to pray. To read more of this lesson click here. Brent Kercheville - West Palm Beach church of Christ clean no http://www.wpbcocmessages.com/walk-in-the-light.html http://www.wpbcocmessages.com/walk-in-the-light.html#comments Mon, 22 Aug 2011 02:00:31 +0000 Brent http://www.wpbcocmessages.com/?p=1509 http://www.wpbcocmessages.com/walk-in-the-light.html/feed 0 0:00:01 The statement that God is light is extraordinarily deep concept. If we will think about it we will realize the saying, “God is light” is complex and the implications are vast. There are two concepts that I believe John is trying to empha[...] The statement that God is light is extraordinarily deep concept. If we will think about it we will realize the saying, “God is light” is complex and the implications are vast. There are two concepts that I believe John is trying to emphasize to his readers by declaring that God is light: the holiness of God and the revealing nature of God. To read more of this lesson click here. Brent Kercheville - West Palm Beach church of Christ clean no http://www.wpbcocmessages.com/walk-in-wisdom.html http://www.wpbcocmessages.com/walk-in-wisdom.html#comments Sun, 29 May 2011 17:00:28 +0000 Brent http://www.wpbcocmessages.com/?p=1360 http://www.wpbcocmessages.com/walk-in-wisdom.html/feed 0 0:00:01 The apostle Paul concludes his letter to the Colossians with the call to walk in wisdom. True disciples have their lives hidden in Christ. Paul is going to describe the life and speech of the spiritual. To read more of this lesson click here. The apostle Paul concludes his letter to the Colossians with the call to walk in wisdom. True disciples have their lives hidden in Christ. Paul is going to describe the life and speech of the spiritual. To read more of this lesson click here. Brent Kercheville - West Palm Beach church of Christ clean no http://www.wpbcocmessages.com/home-improvement.html http://www.wpbcocmessages.com/home-improvement.html#comments Sun, 22 May 2011 17:00:49 +0000 Brent http://www.wpbcocmessages.com/?p=1352 http://www.wpbcocmessages.com/home-improvement.html/feed 0 0:00:01 In the first seventeen verses of the third chapter, Paul has described that those who truly belong to the Lord are those whose lives are hidden in Christ. They have put to death anything that steals their affections away from Christ and have put on [...] In the first seventeen verses of the third chapter, Paul has described that those who truly belong to the Lord are those whose lives are hidden in Christ. They have put to death anything that steals their affections away from Christ and have put on the new self as God’s chosen ones. In the following paragraph the apostle Paul will describe what a life hidden in Christ looks like in the various relationships we have. Being God’s chosen people means it changes our relationships and how we deal with people. To read more of this lesson click here. Brent Kercheville - West Palm Beach church of Christ clean no http://www.wpbcocmessages.com/putting-on-the-new-self.html http://www.wpbcocmessages.com/putting-on-the-new-self.html#comments Sun, 15 May 2011 17:00:38 +0000 Brent http://www.wpbcocmessages.com/?p=1340 http://www.wpbcocmessages.com/putting-on-the-new-self.html/feed 0 0:00:01 The apostle Paul is teaching his readers what the Christian life looks like. Those who have been raised with Christ have put to death everything that steals our affections away from Christ. Our life is hidden in Christ and we have eliminated anythin[...] The apostle Paul is teaching his readers what the Christian life looks like. Those who have been raised with Christ have put to death everything that steals our affections away from Christ. Our life is hidden in Christ and we have eliminated anything that is not part of our pursuit of Christ. To read more of this lesson click here. Brent Kercheville - West Palm Beach church of Christ clean no http://www.wpbcocmessages.com/heart-of-service.html http://www.wpbcocmessages.com/heart-of-service.html#comments Sun, 17 Apr 2011 17:00:37 +0000 Brent http://www.wpbcocmessages.com/?p=1297 http://www.wpbcocmessages.com/heart-of-service.html/feed 0 0:00:01 Our theme for this year as set by our shepherds is “Wired To Serve.” Our leaders are calling upon us to consider how we can improve in our acts of service toward one another. One of the challenges of serving is developing the heart requi[...] Our theme for this year as set by our shepherds is “Wired To Serve.” Our leaders are calling upon us to consider how we can improve in our acts of service toward one another. One of the challenges of serving is developing the heart required to be servants. We are not servants naturally. Serving is not innately wired within us. To read more of this lesson click here. Brent Kercheville - West Palm Beach church of Christ clean no http://www.wpbcocmessages.com/do-not-be-disqualified.html http://www.wpbcocmessages.com/do-not-be-disqualified.html#comments Sun, 13 Mar 2011 17:00:48 +0000 Brent http://www.wpbcocmessages.com/?p=1244 http://www.wpbcocmessages.com/do-not-be-disqualified.html/feed 0 0:31:46 The apostle Paul has been in the midst of describing to the Christians in Colossae what makes Jesus so great. Paul concludes this section with a grave warning. He is very concerned for the spiritual condition of these Christians. To read more of thi[...] The apostle Paul has been in the midst of describing to the Christians in Colossae what makes Jesus so great. Paul concludes this section with a grave warning. He is very concerned for the spiritual condition of these Christians. To read more of this lesson click here. Brent Kercheville - West Palm Beach church of Christ clean no http://www.wpbcocmessages.com/reconcilable-differences.html http://www.wpbcocmessages.com/reconcilable-differences.html#comments Sun, 12 Dec 2010 17:00:22 +0000 Brent http://www.wpbcocmessages.com/?p=1145 http://www.wpbcocmessages.com/reconcilable-differences.html/feed 0 0:43:46 Irreconcilable differences is a common excuse for most divorces today. The differences are too great to overcome in the marriage. The prophet Hosea was commanded to endure a similar circumstance to understanding what God was dealing with because of [...] Irreconcilable differences is a common excuse for most divorces today. The differences are too great to overcome in the marriage. The prophet Hosea was commanded to endure a similar circumstance to understanding what God was dealing with because of the people’s sins. Hosea was married to a woman who was an adulteress, a prostitute. God was showing the faithlessness of the people who were full of sins. To read more of this lesson click here. Brent Kercheville - West Palm Beach church of Christ clean no http://www.wpbcocmessages.com/gospel-driven-church.html http://www.wpbcocmessages.com/gospel-driven-church.html#comments Mon, 26 Jul 2010 02:00:05 +0000 Brent http://www.wpbcocmessages.com/?p=974 http://www.wpbcocmessages.com/gospel-driven-church.html/feed 0 0:42:39 As Paul wraps up his letter to the Romans, he writes to the church in Rome about his personal travel plans, his expectations of the church in Rome, and the actions of other churches. Rather than simply look at Paul’s agenda, we can look at wha[...] As Paul wraps up his letter to the Romans, he writes to the church in Rome about his personal travel plans, his expectations of the church in Rome, and the actions of other churches. Rather than simply look at Paul’s agenda, we can look at what Paul writes and learn what a godly, gospel driven church looks like. To read more of this lesson click here. Brent Kercheville - West Palm Beach church of Christ clean no http://www.wpbcocmessages.com/friendship-with-the-world.html http://www.wpbcocmessages.com/friendship-with-the-world.html#comments Sun, 18 Jul 2010 17:00:56 +0000 Brent http://www.wpbcocmessages.com/?p=964 http://www.wpbcocmessages.com/friendship-with-the-world.html/feed 0 0:40:47 We observed in the last lesson the problem of worldly wisdom. Having bitter jealousy, envy, and selfish ambition reveals that we are following the wisdom of the world and not the wisdom of God. The result of worldly wisdom is disorder and every vile[...] We observed in the last lesson the problem of worldly wisdom. Having bitter jealousy, envy, and selfish ambition reveals that we are following the wisdom of the world and not the wisdom of God. The result of worldly wisdom is disorder and every vile practice. To read more of this lesson click here. Brent Kercheville - West Palm Beach church of Christ clean no http://www.wpbcocmessages.com/christian-fellowship.html http://www.wpbcocmessages.com/christian-fellowship.html#comments Mon, 05 Jul 2010 02:00:08 +0000 Brent http://www.wpbcocmessages.com/?p=951 http://www.wpbcocmessages.com/christian-fellowship.html/feed 0 0:39:54 Romans 14 has been filled with misinterpretation and misapplication. To apply this text properly we must understand the original meaning first. I think many of the difficulties have arisen because we are trying to plug in our disputes and disagreeme[...] Romans 14 has been filled with misinterpretation and misapplication. To apply this text properly we must understand the original meaning first. I think many of the difficulties have arisen because we are trying to plug in our disputes and disagreements into this text without first recognizing that these Christians had disputes over. Before we begin, it is important to make some critical observation about this section that will ease our understanding. To read more of this lesson click here. Brent Kercheville - West Palm Beach church of Christ clean no http://www.wpbcocmessages.com/power-of-the-tongue.html http://www.wpbcocmessages.com/power-of-the-tongue.html#comments Sun, 04 Jul 2010 17:00:11 +0000 Brent http://www.wpbcocmessages.com/?p=949 http://www.wpbcocmessages.com/power-of-the-tongue.html/feed 0 0:37:50 Earlier James wrote that those who are practicing true, pure, and undefiled religion before God bridle the tongue (1:26). The next few messages from James are about choosing the right path and practicing godliness that is pleasing to him. To read mo[...] Earlier James wrote that those who are practicing true, pure, and undefiled religion before God bridle the tongue (1:26). The next few messages from James are about choosing the right path and practicing godliness that is pleasing to him. To read more of this lesson click here. Brent Kercheville - West Palm Beach church of Christ clean no http://www.wpbcocmessages.com/get-ready-part-2.html http://www.wpbcocmessages.com/get-ready-part-2.html#comments Mon, 14 Jun 2010 02:00:53 +0000 Brent http://www.wpbcocmessages.com/?p=945 http://www.wpbcocmessages.com/get-ready-part-2.html/feed 0 0:55:39 A sermon from Michael Schmidt. A sermon from Michael Schmidt. Brent Kercheville - West Palm Beach church of Christ clean no http://www.wpbcocmessages.com/get-ready.html http://www.wpbcocmessages.com/get-ready.html#comments Sun, 13 Jun 2010 17:00:42 +0000 Brent http://www.wpbcocmessages.com/?p=943 http://www.wpbcocmessages.com/get-ready.html/feed 0 0:41:43 A sermon from Michael Schmidt. A sermon from Michael Schmidt. Brent Kercheville - West Palm Beach church of Christ clean no http://www.wpbcocmessages.com/faith-works.html http://www.wpbcocmessages.com/faith-works.html#comments Sun, 06 Jun 2010 17:00:52 +0000 Brent http://www.wpbcocmessages.com/?p=931 http://www.wpbcocmessages.com/faith-works.html/feed 0 0:36:15 Do you have faith? I think nearly everyone in this room will answer this question with a “yes.” We think we have faith. But it is important to let God do a check to make sure that you truly have faith. This is what James is doing in Jame[...] Do you have faith? I think nearly everyone in this room will answer this question with a “yes.” We think we have faith. But it is important to let God do a check to make sure that you truly have faith. This is what James is doing in James 2:14-26. Do you have the faith that is acceptable to God? To read more of this lesson click here. Brent Kercheville - West Palm Beach church of Christ clean no http://www.wpbcocmessages.com/christian-and-government.html http://www.wpbcocmessages.com/christian-and-government.html#comments Mon, 24 May 2010 02:00:11 +0000 Brent http://www.wpbcocmessages.com/?p=923 http://www.wpbcocmessages.com/christian-and-government.html/feed 0 0:43:52 Chapter 12 concluded with Paul instructing Christians to not repay evil with evil. Instead, let God take care of it. God will bring justice and he will repay. Further, we are to do good to our enemies, knowing that God will set everything right on t[...] Chapter 12 concluded with Paul instructing Christians to not repay evil with evil. Instead, let God take care of it. God will bring justice and he will repay. Further, we are to do good to our enemies, knowing that God will set everything right on the day of judgment. But after talking about how individuals are not to repay but to leave room for God’s wrath, Paul is going to instruct that the government does execute wrath. Individuals do not repay, but the government does. To read more of this lesson click here. Brent Kercheville - West Palm Beach church of Christ clean no http://www.wpbcocmessages.com/fruit-of-love.html http://www.wpbcocmessages.com/fruit-of-love.html#comments Mon, 17 May 2010 02:00:23 +0000 Brent http://www.wpbcocmessages.com/?p=887 http://www.wpbcocmessages.com/fruit-of-love.html/feed 0 0:44:30 In this next section Paul gets very practical in his instructions about the fruit of love. This is a description of what true love looks like. This is love in action. To read more of this lesson click here. In this next section Paul gets very practical in his instructions about the fruit of love. This is a description of what true love looks like. This is love in action. To read more of this lesson click here. Brent Kercheville - West Palm Beach church of Christ clean no http://www.wpbcocmessages.com/renewed-thinking.html http://www.wpbcocmessages.com/renewed-thinking.html#comments Mon, 10 May 2010 02:00:57 +0000 Brent http://www.wpbcocmessages.com/?p=881 http://www.wpbcocmessages.com/renewed-thinking.html/feed 0 0:40:23 We have a saying that when in Rome, do as the Romans do. Paul is in the process of teaching the opposite. When in Rome, do not do what the Romans do. Paul began this section by exhorting the Roman Christians to present their bodies as sacrifices tha[...] We have a saying that when in Rome, do as the Romans do. Paul is in the process of teaching the opposite. When in Rome, do not do what the Romans do. Paul began this section by exhorting the Roman Christians to present their bodies as sacrifices that are alive, holy, and pleasing to God. To read more of this lesson click here. Brent Kercheville - West Palm Beach church of Christ clean no http://www.wpbcocmessages.com/new-look-on-life.html http://www.wpbcocmessages.com/new-look-on-life.html#comments Sun, 09 May 2010 17:00:38 +0000 Brent http://www.wpbcocmessages.com/?p=879 http://www.wpbcocmessages.com/new-look-on-life.html/feed 0 0:32:36 How often do we look at the rich when we are suffering and think that they have no troubles! We see ourselves as suffering and the rich being completely untouched by suffering and trials. I think this point of view is one reason why the “healt[...] How often do we look at the rich when we are suffering and think that they have no troubles! We see ourselves as suffering and the rich being completely untouched by suffering and trials. I think this point of view is one reason why the “health and wealth” preaching that takes place today is successful. To read more of this lesson click here. Brent Kercheville - West Palm Beach church of Christ clean no http://www.wpbcocmessages.com/transform-your-life.html http://www.wpbcocmessages.com/transform-your-life.html#comments Mon, 03 May 2010 02:00:11 +0000 Brent http://www.wpbcocmessages.com/?p=877 http://www.wpbcocmessages.com/transform-your-life.html/feed 0 0:36:12 Romans 12 transitions from teaching about what God has done for his people to what God expects from his people. How are the new people of God (the true Israel) supposed to live out their faith in the world? To read more of this lesson click here. Romans 12 transitions from teaching about what God has done for his people to what God expects from his people. How are the new people of God (the true Israel) supposed to live out their faith in the world? To read more of this lesson click here. Brent Kercheville - West Palm Beach church of Christ clean no http://www.wpbcocmessages.com/trials-of-life.html http://www.wpbcocmessages.com/trials-of-life.html#comments Sun, 25 Apr 2010 17:00:18 +0000 Brent http://www.wpbcocmessages.com/?p=865 http://www.wpbcocmessages.com/trials-of-life.html/feed 0 0:41:32 Before we begin, I want to give each of you a warning. James is a dangerous book. The reason it is a dangerous book is because it will change your life if you let the Word into your heart. To read more of this lesson click here. Before we begin, I want to give each of you a warning. James is a dangerous book. The reason it is a dangerous book is because it will change your life if you let the Word into your heart. To read more of this lesson click here. Brent Kercheville - West Palm Beach church of Christ clean no http://www.wpbcocmessages.com/life-of-faith.html http://www.wpbcocmessages.com/life-of-faith.html#comments Mon, 26 Oct 2009 02:00:38 +0000 Brent http://www.wpbcocmessages.com/?p=680 http://www.wpbcocmessages.com/life-of-faith.html/feed 0 0:39:10 One of the difficulties with the section of scripture we are studying is that Paul says so little and means so much. We have already seen this in words and phrases like “works of the law,” “redemption,” and “propitiation.” In verses 2[...] One of the difficulties with the section of scripture we are studying is that Paul says so little and means so much. We have already seen this in words and phrases like “works of the law,” “redemption,” and “propitiation.” In verses 27-31 we notice that Paul uses short, quick remarks to amplify the conclusions he has drawn in this chapter. Paul has pointed out that the works of the law (possession of the law, circumcision, Sabbath keeping, clean and unclean food, etc) are not the marks that show a person to be in a covenant relationship with God. To read more of this lesson click here. Brent Kercheville - West Palm Beach church of Christ clean no http://www.wpbcocmessages.com/there-is-work-we-all-can-do.html http://www.wpbcocmessages.com/there-is-work-we-all-can-do.html#comments Sun, 09 Aug 2009 18:00:30 +0000 Brent http://www.wpbcocmessages.com/?p=556 http://www.wpbcocmessages.com/there-is-work-we-all-can-do.html/feed 0 0:30:57 A sermon from Bubba Garner. A sermon from Bubba Garner. Brent Kercheville - West Palm Beach church of Christ clean no http://www.wpbcocmessages.com/better-never-known-way.html http://www.wpbcocmessages.com/better-never-known-way.html#comments Sun, 02 Aug 2009 17:00:37 +0000 Brent http://www.wpbcocmessages.com/?p=514 http://www.wpbcocmessages.com/better-never-known-way.html/feed 0 0:40:47 Better To Have Never Known The Way (2 Peter 2:10-22) Brent Kercheville - West Palm Beach church of Christ clean no http://www.wpbcocmessages.com/christian-life.html http://www.wpbcocmessages.com/christian-life.html#comments Mon, 22 Jun 2009 02:00:07 +0000 Brent http://www.wpbcocmessages.com/?p=476 http://www.wpbcocmessages.com/christian-life.html/feed 0 0:36:49 9 Do not be led away by diverse and strange teachings, for it is good for the heart to be strengthened by grace, not by foods, which have not benefited those devoted to them. The author has previously spoken about remembering the apostolic leade[...] 9 Do not be led away by diverse and strange teachings, for it is good for the heart to be strengthened by grace, not by foods, which have not benefited those devoted to them. The author has previously spoken about remembering the apostolic leaders who spoke to them the word of God and imitating their faith. Keep to the teachings you have been taught and do not move from them. Verse 9 continues this thinking. Do not be led astray by all of the diverse and strange teachings that are out there. Particularly, the problem was that there was a teaching that they were strengthen by foods, and not by grace. True life is in grace, not in food regulations. We are in the family of God by grace, not by the foods that we eat. We see this problem more expressly described in the apostle Paul’s letter to the Galatians. To read more of this lesson click here. Brent Kercheville - West Palm Beach church of Christ clean no http://www.wpbcocmessages.com/humility-to-endure.html http://www.wpbcocmessages.com/humility-to-endure.html#comments Sun, 07 Jun 2009 17:00:35 +0000 Brent http://www.wpbcocmessages.com/?p=472 http://www.wpbcocmessages.com/humility-to-endure.html/feed 0 0:39:37 In our last lesson we studied Peter’s commands to the shepherds, directing them how to lead the flock. We concluded with the instruction that we, as the flock, are to yield to our shepherds. They have charge over us and we are to yield to their ex[...] In our last lesson we studied Peter’s commands to the shepherds, directing them how to lead the flock. We concluded with the instruction that we, as the flock, are to yield to our shepherds. They have charge over us and we are to yield to their example and direction. Peter now turns his attention back to all Christians. Notice the phrase, “all of you.” So every Christian is in view as Peter gives these final commands. To read more of this lesson click here. Brent Kercheville - West Palm Beach church of Christ clean no http://www.wpbcocmessages.com/the-life-for-gods-glory.html http://www.wpbcocmessages.com/the-life-for-gods-glory.html#comments Sun, 17 May 2009 17:00:56 +0000 Brent http://www.wpbcocmessages.com/?p=442 http://www.wpbcocmessages.com/the-life-for-gods-glory.html/feed 0 http://www.wpbcocmessages.com/finish-the-race.html http://www.wpbcocmessages.com/finish-the-race.html#comments Mon, 11 May 2009 02:00:10 +0000 Brent http://www.wpbcocmessages.com/?p=440 http://www.wpbcocmessages.com/finish-the-race.html/feed 0 0:32:45 Therefore, since we are surrounded by such a great cloud of witnesses, we must get rid of every weight and the sin that clings so closely, and run with endurance the race set out for us, keeping our eyes fixed on Jesus, the pioneer and perfecter [...] Therefore, since we are surrounded by such a great cloud of witnesses, we must get rid of every weight and the sin that clings so closely, and run with endurance the race set out for us, keeping our eyes fixed on Jesus, the pioneer and perfecter of our faith. (NET) In chapter 11, the writer of Hebrews showed us what faith looks like. Faith is being certain in the unseen things, particularly, that God exists and that God rewards those who diligently seek him. The writer has shown us that these heroes had that kind of faith. They endured great tragedy, trials, and loss knowing that their faith was in the better country that God promised. They did not have their eyes and hearts in this world, but desired things better than what we can have here. To read more of this lesson click here. Brent Kercheville - West Palm Beach church of Christ clean no http://www.wpbcocmessages.com/what-faith-looks-like.html http://www.wpbcocmessages.com/what-faith-looks-like.html#comments Mon, 04 May 2009 02:00:30 +0000 Brent http://www.wpbcocmessages.com/?p=432 http://www.wpbcocmessages.com/what-faith-looks-like.html/feed 0 0:37:21 The writer of Hebrews concluded chapter 10 reminding his audience that the righteous live by faith, not by what is seen. Further, those who give up and shrink back will be destroyed by God. But those who have endurance and keep their faith will [...] The writer of Hebrews concluded chapter 10 reminding his audience that the righteous live by faith, not by what is seen. Further, those who give up and shrink back will be destroyed by God. But those who have endurance and keep their faith will preserve their souls. The writer states with confidence that we are those who have faith. In chapter 11 the writer of Hebrews is going to tell us what faith looks like. I have already done a series from this chapter 11 in the spring of 2008 called Heroes. If you want to hear detailed lessons on these heroes of faith, be sure to check out that series of lessons online. Since I went through Hebrews 11 with a fine tooth comb last year, I would like to simply consider the key points of faith from this chapter. It is fascinating to see how many misconceptions of faith exist considering that Hebrews 11 gives a great explanation of faith and what faith looks like. Some think of faith as having any sort of spirituality. We hear language today that there are many faiths (Christian, Jewish, Muslim, etc). Some understand faith as having the belief that something good is going to happen to them (the popular teachings of Joel Osteen). Some think of faith as something that is blind, that is, taking a blind leap against known facts. But none of these are descriptions of biblical faith. Now faith is the assurance of things hoped for, the conviction of things not seen. For by it the people of old received their commendation. (11:1-2; ESV) To read more of this lesson click here. Brent Kercheville - West Palm Beach church of Christ clean no http://www.wpbcocmessages.com/suffering-for-doing-good.html http://www.wpbcocmessages.com/suffering-for-doing-good.html#comments Sun, 03 May 2009 17:00:40 +0000 Brent http://www.wpbcocmessages.com/?p=429 http://www.wpbcocmessages.com/suffering-for-doing-good.html/feed 0 0:41:53 Finally, all of you, have unity of mind, sympathy, brotherly love, a tender heart, and a humble mind. (1 Peter 3:8; ESV) The word “finally” clues us in that we are still learning from the apostle Peter about lifestyle evangelism and our need to [...] Finally, all of you, have unity of mind, sympathy, brotherly love, a tender heart, and a humble mind. (1 Peter 3:8; ESV) The word “finally” clues us in that we are still learning from the apostle Peter about lifestyle evangelism and our need to yield to one another and honor one another. Peter gives us five traits of all disciples of Jesus. To read more of this lesson click here. Brent Kercheville - West Palm Beach church of Christ clean no http://www.wpbcocmessages.com/exhortation-to-faithfulness.html http://www.wpbcocmessages.com/exhortation-to-faithfulness.html#comments Mon, 27 Apr 2009 02:00:30 +0000 Brent http://www.wpbcocmessages.com/?p=424 http://www.wpbcocmessages.com/exhortation-to-faithfulness.html/feed 0 0:36:08 This lesson is a continuation of verses 1-25 of Hebrews chapter 10. Chapter 10 reminded us that the new covenant has come with Jesus who came to do God’s will. Therefore, we have confidence to enter the Most Holy Place by the blood of Jesus an[...] This lesson is a continuation of verses 1-25 of Hebrews chapter 10. Chapter 10 reminded us that the new covenant has come with Jesus who came to do God’s will. Therefore, we have confidence to enter the Most Holy Place by the blood of Jesus and we have a great priest over the house of God. Because of these great blessings we have, we were commanded to draw near with a sincere heart sprinkled clean from an evil conscience and our bodies washed with pure water. We were commanded to hold fast to the hope we confess because God who promised these things is faithful and trustworthy. Finally, we were commanded to think about how to spur love and good works in one another, not forsaking our meetings together. Now we will continue with the exhortation. For if we go on sinning deliberately after receiving the knowledge of the truth, (ESV) To read more of this lesson click here. Brent Kercheville - West Palm Beach church of Christ clean no http://www.wpbcocmessages.com/yield-in-the-home.html http://www.wpbcocmessages.com/yield-in-the-home.html#comments Sun, 26 Apr 2009 17:00:25 +0000 Brent http://www.wpbcocmessages.com/?p=426 http://www.wpbcocmessages.com/yield-in-the-home.html/feed 0 0:35:06 Peter begins with “Likewise, wives.” Likewise what? Peter has been writing to these exiles live their lives in such a way so that the world will see their good deeds and glorify God for what they are doing (2:12). Peter told them to yield to eve[...] Peter begins with “Likewise, wives.” Likewise what? Peter has been writing to these exiles live their lives in such a way so that the world will see their good deeds and glorify God for what they are doing (2:12). Peter told them to yield to every human authority (2:13), honor everyone (2:17), and to yield to our masters who are over us (2:18). The theme has been to live our lives with such conduct so as to win people over to God (2:15). To read more of this lesson click here. Brent Kercheville - West Palm Beach church of Christ clean no http://www.wpbcocmessages.com/love-one-another-deeply-1-peter.html http://www.wpbcocmessages.com/love-one-another-deeply-1-peter.html#comments Sun, 08 Mar 2009 17:00:31 +0000 Brent http://www.wpbcocmessages.com/?p=317 http://www.wpbcocmessages.com/love-one-another-deeply-1-peter.html/feed 0 0:36:10 In our last lesson we looked at the command that we set our hope fully on his grace. We cannot have divided interests or a divided hope. We cannot place some of our hope on the things of this world and some of our hope on Jesus. A divided hope ca[...] In our last lesson we looked at the command that we set our hope fully on his grace. We cannot have divided interests or a divided hope. We cannot place some of our hope on the things of this world and some of our hope on Jesus. A divided hope causes us to be crushed and depressed during difficult times. Peter is now going to give us another tool for endurance and another reason for hope during times of suffering and distress. Let us pick up our study where we left off in 1 Peter 1:20. 20 God chose him as your ransom long before the world began, but he has now revealed him to you in these last days. 21 Through Christ you have come to trust in God. And you have placed your faith and hope in God because he raised Christ from the dead and gave him great glory. (NLT) To read more of this lesson click here. Brent Kercheville - West Palm Beach church of Christ no no http://www.wpbcocmessages.com/dull-of-hearing-hebrews-6.html http://www.wpbcocmessages.com/dull-of-hearing-hebrews-6.html#comments Mon, 16 Feb 2009 02:00:58 +0000 Brent http://www.wpbcocmessages.com/dull-of-hearing-hebrews-6.html http://www.wpbcocmessages.com/dull-of-hearing-hebrews-6.html/feed 0 0:46:34 5:11 About this we have much to say, and it is hard to explain, since you have become dull of hearing. 12 For though by this time you ought to be teachers, you need someone to teach you again the basic principles of the oracles of God. You need m[...] 5:11 About this we have much to say, and it is hard to explain, since you have become dull of hearing. 12 For though by this time you ought to be teachers, you need someone to teach you again the basic principles of the oracles of God. You need milk, not solid food, 13 for everyone who lives on milk is unskilled in the word of righteousness, since he is a child. 14 But solid food is for the mature, for those who have their powers of discernment trained by constant practice to distinguish good from evil. (ESV) The writer wants to discuss at greater lengths about Jesus functioning as our high priest after the order of Melchizedek. However, he says that while there is much to say about this, there is a problem. The audience is going to have a difficult time understanding, not because the subject matter is too hard, but because they are dull of hearing. The word “dull” carries with it the idea of being “slow” and “slothful.” The problem the author is pointing out to his audience is that they have become spiritually lazy. The author says that they could dig into deeper things, but the readers have not prepared themselves to go deeper. They are shallow Christians. To read more of this lesson click here. Brent Kercheville - West Palm Beach church of Christ clean no http://www.wpbcocmessages.com/warning-against-unbelief-hebrews-37-19.html http://www.wpbcocmessages.com/warning-against-unbelief-hebrews-37-19.html#comments Mon, 19 Jan 2009 02:00:22 +0000 Brent http://www.wpbcocmessages.com/warning-against-unbelief-hebrews-37-19.html http://www.wpbcocmessages.com/warning-against-unbelief-hebrews-37-19.html/feed 0 0:34:14 The first six verses of Hebrews 3 make the point that Jesus is superior to Moses. Therefore we must not give up our confidence and hope because we have been made part of God’s house and family. But now the writer wants to issue a grave warning to [...] The first six verses of Hebrews 3 make the point that Jesus is superior to Moses. Therefore we must not give up our confidence and hope because we have been made part of God’s house and family. But now the writer wants to issue a grave warning to his audience. 7 Therefore, as the Holy Spirit says, “Today, if you hear his voice, 8 do not harden your hearts as in the rebellion, on the day of testing in the wilderness, 9 where your fathers put me to the test and saw my works for forty years. 10 Therefore I was provoked with that generation, and said, ‘They always go astray in their heart; they have not known my ways.’ 11 As I swore in my wrath, ‘They shall not enter my rest.’” (ESV) After encouraging the readers to not give up, the author gives a stern warning based on Israel’s history. He quotes Psalm 95 which scholars say was used by the Jews as a call to worship when they went to synagogue service. To read more of this lesson click here. Brent Kercheville - West Palm Beach church of Christ clean no http://www.wpbcocmessages.com/right-conduct-in-an-evil-world.html http://www.wpbcocmessages.com/right-conduct-in-an-evil-world.html#comments Sun, 23 Nov 2008 17:00:18 +0000 Brent http://www.wpbcocmessages.com/right-conduct-in-an-evil-world.html http://www.wpbcocmessages.com/right-conduct-in-an-evil-world.html/feed 0 0:38:31 The third chapter of Titus describes the Christian conduct necessary in an evil world. 1 Remind them to be subject to rulers and authorities, to be obedient, to be ready for every good work, 2 to speak evil of no one, to avoid quarreling, to be gen[...] The third chapter of Titus describes the Christian conduct necessary in an evil world. 1 Remind them to be subject to rulers and authorities, to be obedient, to be ready for every good work, 2 to speak evil of no one, to avoid quarreling, to be gentle, and to show every courtesy to everyone. (NRSV) Paul issues a reminder for the Christians in Crete. Don’t forget to be subject to the rulers and authorities. This is an important reminder. Remember, Cretans are known for their immorality. The leaders on the island would have certainly been of the same moral fiber as the island, if not worse. Further, this letter was written when Nero would have been emperor over the Roman Empire. It is not like the time then was an easier time to yield to the authorities. As much as we have immoral, godless leaders and continue to elect more immoral, godless leaders, this is nothing to the godlessness that existed on Crete and within the Empire. To read more of this lesson click here. Brent Kercheville - West Palm Beach church of Christ clean no http://www.wpbcocmessages.com/healthy-living-from-sound-doctrine.html http://www.wpbcocmessages.com/healthy-living-from-sound-doctrine.html#comments Sun, 09 Nov 2008 17:00:40 +0000 Brent http://www.wpbcocmessages.com/healthy-living-from-sound-doctrine.html http://www.wpbcocmessages.com/healthy-living-from-sound-doctrine.html/feed 0 0:35:47 In our last lesson we saw that Titus was left by Paul on the island of Crete to set things in order among the Christians. The first instruction given to Titus is to appoint elders in every town. Because of the evil society in Crete it was imperative[...] In our last lesson we saw that Titus was left by Paul on the island of Crete to set things in order among the Christians. The first instruction given to Titus is to appoint elders in every town. Because of the evil society in Crete it was imperative for these overseers to be of high moral character. They need to be above reproach and show integrity to be able to fight against those who teach error, rescue those who were being swept away by the deceivers, and be an example to the flock. Titus commanded to get things in order by getting the Christians to act like holy people and not like Cretans. Paul commands Titus to teach the people things “consistent with sound doctrine.” Rather than acting like Cretans, the following instructions revealed what the holy people of God were to look like. To read more of this lesson click here. Brent Kercheville - West Palm Beach church of Christ no no