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Be Assured of God's Faithfulness to You

Speaker: Adam Godshall
Series: Joseph
Text: Genesis 46-47
Theme: Be Assured of God's Faithfulness to You

The Story: Jacob experiences God's faithfulness...

  • ...to reherse the covenant.
  • ...to preserve his family.
  • ...to reunite with Joseph.
  • ...to endure the famine.

Applications: Be assured of God's faithfulness to you...

  • ...through the promises of His Word.
  • ...through the evidence of covenant family.
  • ...through the glimpses of restoration.
  • ...through the kindness of unbelievers.
  • ...through the wisdom of stewardship.

Do not be afraid...I will go with you ~ Genesis 46:3-4

Opinions Vary (Part 2): Your Verdict about Jesus will Seal the Fate of Your Soul.

Speaker: Dennis Clemons
Series: Mark 3:7-35
Text: Mark 3:7-35
Theme: Opinions Vary (Part 2): Your Verdict about Jesus will Seal the Fate of Your Soul.

Various Responses to Jesus:

One: The demons shrieked with terror - Knowledge in opposition to the truth

Two: The apostles became his companions - Growing but incomplete knowledge of the truth

Three: His family misunderstood him - Confused misunderstanding of the truth

Four: The scribes slandered him - malicious indifference to the truth

Five: Disciples called him brother, Savior, and Lord - Love of the truth in humility and obedience

"I am the Alpha and the Omega, the first and the last, the beginning and the end." ~ Revelation 22:13

The Anchor of Forgiveness is your Confidence in God's Good Plan

Speaker: Adam Godshall
Series: Joseph
Text: Genesis 45
Theme: The Anchor of Forgiveness is your Confidence in God's Good Plan

The Story:

  • Joseph reveals his identity.
  • Joseph points to God's sovereignty
  • Joseph demonstrates his sincerity
  • Pharoah insists on generosity
  • Jacob stunned by reality

Applications:

  • Forgiveness does not ignore the offence
  • Forgiveness addresses guilt with grace
  • Forgiveness focuses on God's purpose
  • Forgiveness calls for the fruit of repentence

It was not you...but God. ~ Genesis 45:8

God Often Speaks of Mountains to Help Us Understand the Truth He Wants Us to Know

Speaker: Adam Godshall
Text: Various Passages
Theme: God Often Speaks of Mountains to Help Us Understand the Truth He Wants Us to Know

When you look at mountains, you should consider...

One: ...the wonder of creation.

Two: ...the evidence of majesty.

Three: ...the warning of judgement.

Four: ...the promise of salvation.

Five: ...the illustration of faithfulness.

Six: ...the hope of refuge.

Seven: ...the call to faith.

Glorious are you, more majestic than the mountains ~ Psalm 76:4

As You Hope for Reconciliation, God is at Work to Accomplish His Plan

Speaker: Adam Godshall
Series: Joseph
Text: Genesis 43-44
Theme: As You Hope for Reconciliation, God is at Work to Accomplish His Plan.

As You Hope for Reconciliation, God is at Work - in Your Life and in the Lives of Others - to Accomplish His Plan.

One: God is at work in Jacob's faith

Two: God is at work in the steward's message

Three: God is at work in Joseph's heart

Four: God is at work in Joseph's plan

Five: God is at work in the brothers' _

Six: God is at work in Judah's character

Seven: God is at work in the picture of substitution

May God Almighty grant you mercy ~ Genesis 43:14

Your Sin is Never Without Consequences

Speaker: Adam Godshall
Series: Joseph
Text: Genesis 42
Theme: Your Sin is Never Without Consequences.

One: The Sting of Emptiness

Two: The Weight of Guilt

Three: The Fear of Judgement

Four: The Brokenness of Relationships

Five: The Undermining of Faith

Conclusion

  • Because sin always ruins,...
  • ...confess sin, forsake sin, and find God's mercy. (Proverbs 28:13)

So now there comes a reckoning ~ Genesis 42:22

The Fruit of Affliction

Speaker: Adam Godshall
Series: Joseph
Text: Genesis 41
Theme: The Fruit of Affliction

One: NOT merely temporal success

  • It is one means of God's blessing.
  • It pictures the bounty of the soul.

Two: Humility

  • I don't seek man's approval.
  • I do promote God's glory.

Three: Trust

  • I can't forget the past!
  • I can view it in the context of Biblical truth.

Four: Thanksgiving

  • I recognize God's goodness.
  • ...even in affliction.

Five: Hope

  • God can amaze us in one day.
  • God will amaze us on That Day.

The Lord was with Joseph and showed him steadfast love ~ Genesis 39:21

God Cares for You by His Presence

Speaker: Adam Godshall
Series: Joseph
Text: Genesis 40
Theme: God Cares for You by His Presence...

...known by...

One: ...His control

Two: ...His guidance

Three: ...His peace

Four: ...His gospel

The Lord was with Joseph and showed him steadfast love ~ Genesis 39:21

Jesus is the Rescuing, Risen, and Ruling King.

Speaker: Adam Godshall
Series: Resurrection Sunday
Text: Acts 2:22-36
Theme: Jesus is the Rescuing, Risen, and Ruling King.

One: An Empty Cross

  • Meaning, sin is forgiven
  • Meaning, judgement is spent

Two: An Empty Tomb

  • Confirming the plan to defeat death
  • Confirming the power of God's promise

Three: An Occupied Throne

  • For the joy of His people
  • For the defeat of His enemies

Four: An Occupied Life

  • Defined as a Spirit-filled life
  • Defined as a gospel-focused life

He is not here, for he has risen as he said ~ Matthew 28:6