A Father to Pharaoh June 16, 2019 (Genesis 45.8 & Various Scriptures) **There is no audio for this sermon.** The fatherhood of God. Who can be a father? What does it mean to be a father? Practical Tips: Preference leads to resentment Kids spell love: time. Love God more than you love your Kids, Value … Read more
FORGIVENESS (The Gospel According to Joseph- Part 6) CASE STUDY OF FORGIVENESS: Genesis 45:1-18; 50:15-21 FORGIVENESS… … doesn’t mean trust unconditionally … isn’t the same as reconciliation JOSEPH WAS ABLE TO FORGIVE BECAUSE… …HE UNDERSTOOD HE WASN’T GOD Gen 50:19; Heb 12:15; Col 3:13; Prov 19:11 When we assume God’s place, it’s easier to: Nurse … Read more
Mission Sunday June 2, 2019 There is no audio LOCAL MISSIONS Gabriel’s House • They help homeless women and their children. • They provide faith-based healing and wholeness to help those receiving assistance have sustained independent living. Prayer Requests o Pray that they can reach and help more women. o Pray for their goal to … Read more
WHEN GOD GIVES A TEST (The Gospel According to Joseph- Part 5) JOSEPH TESTS HIS BROTHERS- Genesis 43:15- 45:7 TRUTHS ABOUT TESTING: 1. DISCIPLES OF JESUS WILL BE TESTED 1 Peter 4:12-19; Hebrews 12:4-12; 1 Peter 1:6-7 2. GOD’S TESTS REVEAL WHO WE ARE 1 Corinthians 10:13; 2 Corinthians 13:5; 1 John 2:3-6 They separate … Read more
WHAT IS SUCCESS? May 19, 2019 (The Gospel According to Joseph – Part 4) Genesis 41 – Sermon by Tim Kanter Two Kinds of Success 1. Worldly success 2. Spiritual success What Does Spiritual Success Look Like? 1. Good ethics 2. Hard work 3. Give God credit 4. Trust God 5. Be resourceful 6. Be … Read more
DEALING WITH DISAPPOINTMENT (The Gospel According to Joseph- Part 3) Genesis 40 When Things Go Sideways… … We Can Stop Caring About Others … We Can Turn Our Back on God … We See in What Our Hope Lies In Dealing with Disappointments… … Accept God’s Timing … Endure God’s Training … Embrace God’s Priorities … Read more
Temptation May 5, 2019 (The Gospel According to Joseph – Part 2) Genesis 36 The Lord’s Blessing may result in temptation. What should we expect when we resist temptation? Expect resentment and loss. How can we resist temptation? Reorder our priorities. Even in loss the Lord is still with you. Understand basic and complex wisdom.
SAVING A SPOILED BRAT April 28, 2019 (The Gospel According to Joseph – Part 1) LESSONS FROM A 17-YEAR-OLD: Genesis 37 WHAT JOSEPH COULDN’T SEE: His dad’s spoiling of him His lack of social awareness How God was accomplishing His purposes WHAT JOSEPH COULD CONTROL: His response to his… … family history … present circumstances … Read more
THE DIFFERENCE EASTER MAKES April 21, 2019 Why Jesus’ Resurrection is a Really Big Deal: 1 Corinthians 15:14-19 If Jesus did not come out of the grave alive… … Christianity is just wishful thinking …The Bible is an evil lie … Heaven is a myth … Christians are pitiful fools Why the Resurrection Should be … Read more
JUDAH AND TAMAR: ANOTHER R-RATED EVENT Genesis 38 (The Gospel According to Jacob- Part 7) April 14, 2019 JUDAH’S BACKGROUND JUDAH’S BLINDNESS- Genesis 38 He was blind to his own sins, particularly judging others in a hypocritical way JUDAH’S BREAKTHROUGH APPLICATION: Breakthrough comes when I… … Face the truth about myself … Stop blaming and … Read more