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Last week, we talked about the Promise and the Process . The Promise, Process, Perfection, Procession, Provision, and the Peace … the 6 P’s explain God’s intentions towards us. The (Promise) God’s Promise to you ; His work in our lives including suffering ( Process ); and what that work is producing…

NOTE: This is a manuscript, and not a transcript of this message. The actual presentation of the message differed from the manuscript through the leading of the Holy Spirit. Therefore, it is possible, and even likely that there is material in this manuscript that was not included in the live presentation…

God’s timing! This year seemed to move slow. We prayed, we pursued, we studied, and in the end God gave us a harvest. The months of praying and waiting seemed long. Our finances were lean. For much of 2023, we weren’t hitting our budget . . . but their was enough. We lost dear loved ones. This year we…

7 for we walk by faith, not by sight. 6 And I am sure of this, that he who began a good work in you will bring it to completion at the day of Jesus Christ. 12 I want you to know, brothers, that what has happened to me has really served to advance the gospel, 13 so that it has become known throughout…

The Gospel According to Genesis Today, we will deal with a few passages from the book of Genesis that teach us about the prophetic text concerning our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. As we approach the days to celebrate the birth of our Lord Jesus Christ, we must learn about the prophetic texts that teach…

Genesis 40 The Cover-up Visions Cup-bearer Baker Loss of Memory

The Forgotten Son Eye doctor switching between lenses. Is this clear or this one? 1 or 2? At times we see clearly, others it’s all out of focus. What is our purpose? Are we on the right path? Are we making any difference in the world? 36-40 The lens of scripture flips back and forth between clear, and…

Today we are wrapping up this six part study of the Good News called, “Life in 6 Words.” We get these six words by using the word “Gospel” as an acrostic. As a way of review, let’s walk through these six words one final time… G - God created us to be with Him. ( Genesis 1-2 ) O - Our sins separate us…

We pick up this week with Jospeh in prison, forgotten by the two men who were his chance to get released. The Pharoah’s cupbearer and baker, two men who had dreams that Joseph interpreted. And before we move onto the next episode in Joseph’s life let’s take a little time to see how big a deal it was…

Yahweh was with Joseph Elohim Evil Joseph the Righteous Belief and Unbelief Joseph is jailed Application

JOSEPH Now Israel loved Joseph more than any other of his sons, because he was the son of his old age. And he made him a robe of many colors. So when Joseph came to his brothers, they stripped him of his robe, the robe of many colors that he wore. Then Midianite traders passed by. And they drew Joseph…

Deuteronomy 1:1-3:22 REVIEW We completed the book of Bamidbar - in the wilderness / Numbers From that book, we will continue to speak about common themes in Deuteronomy/ Devarim Distorted Thinking Today very predominant We talked about the prophetic significance of the Golden Calf - idolatry We will…

God’s not dead… transforming people’s lives, healing hurting people and reconciling relationships. Today, He’s blessing people’s lives and families… Some families live expecting great blessings while others need to experience great blessings. A child asked his father, "Dad, How were people born?" So…

Last week we saw what life was like for Joseph in slavery. He had great success because of God and was blessed, but was pursued by his master’s wife. When he rejected her advances, she accused him of coming after her and Joseph was thrown into prison. In spite of this, God continued to show him favor…

Last week we observed an interesting turn of events regarding Israel’s 4th son, Judah. The events that took place are regarded by some as disgraceful, but they will eventually produce the family line of King David, and Jesus Christ. 2 weeks ago, we watched as Israel’s favorite son, Joseph, was sold to…

And He Settled Torah: Gen. 37:1-40:23 Haftarah: Amos 2.6-3.8 Gospel: Matt 1.18-25 INTRODUCTION: After the promise of the seed of the woman The Book of Genesis is about the FIRSTBORN Is this the one who was promised? Now the sons of Reuben the firstborn of Israel—he was indeed the firstborn, but because…

Setting a Hedge of Protection Within our lives there are many things which tempt us to stray from our secure lives as Christians. Society deems different lifestyles as okay and provides enticement to veer off the straight and narrow path through television and movies. When we investigate the moral nature…

Welcome Good morning once again everyone, today we are pushing farther into our study on the life of Joseph. Joseph has had a bit of a rough patch in his life, which we have seen the last two weeks. First he is sold into slavery by his brothers, and then he is falsely accused of rape which causes him…

Welcome... Introduce self... Pray... Heavenly Father, thank you for another day in which we can freely gather and worship you. Reveal yourself to our hearts. Give me grace as I preach your word and teach us all through the power of your Holy Spirit. In Jesus’ name, Amen. Then Amalek came and fought with…

Text: 15 And when the servant of the man of God was risen early, and gone forth, behold, an host compassed the city both with horses and chariots. And his servant said unto him, Alas, my master! how shall we do? 16 And he answered, Fear not: for they that be with us are more than they that be with them.…

Governing Providence - God guides and governs all events, including the free acts of men and their external circumstances, and directs all things to their appointed ends for His glory. What Does the Bible Say? Genesis 39 2 The Lord was with Joseph, and he became a successful man, and he was in the house…

The HURTING... A spouse going through a difficult time, wrongful words of hurt pain in the heart A son or daughter who is feeling the pain of a parent who continues to tear down, say things that hurt One who has suffered loss of a loved one, still hurting yet those around you go on and treat you as though…

Redeeming Son If you been a Christian for any amount of Time you know that sometimes things don’t work out the way you want them to, but often they work out better b/c of God’s hand in and on your life. I’m not sure how many of you know the story of how God called me to pastor you here, but it’s a story…

The psalmist writes in Psalm 139:1-12 O Lord , you have examined my heart and know everything about me. You know when I sit down or stand up. You know my thoughts even when I’m far away. You see me when I travel and when I rest at home. You know everything I do. You know what I am going to say even before…

Building a People of God with Unusual Characters Well, last week you heard me begin the story of Jacob’s 11th son, Joseph. As I said, Joseph’s story takes most of the last 12 chapters of Genesis—about 1/4 of the book. And we find out how God takes this first son of Jacob and his beloved Rachel, who is…