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

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

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Your Sin is Never Without Consequences
Your Sin is Never Without Consequences
Adam Godshall

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

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The Fruit of Affliction
The Fruit of Affliction
Adam Godshall

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

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God Cares for You by His Presence
God Cares for You by His Presence
Adam Godshall

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

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Jesus is the Rescuing, Risen, and Ruling King.
Jesus is the Rescuing, Risen, and Ruling King.
Adam Godshall

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

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The Lord is with Me and Shows Me Steadfast Love.
The Lord is with Me and Shows Me Steadfast Love.
Adam Godshall

Speaker: Adam Godshall
Series: Joseph
Text: Genesis 39
Theme: The Lord is with Me and Shows Me Steadfast Love.

One: The Lord is with me...

  • ...when I suffer unexpectedly
  • ...when I am tempted strongly
    • The strength of temptation: it will be...
      • promising
      • persistent
      • planned
    • The truth for temptation:
      • love God
      • love others
  • ...when I am treated unjustly

Two: The Lord shows me steadfast love...

  • ...therefore, I am not worthless.
  • ...therefore, I am not powerless.
  • ...therefore, I am not forgotten.

Conclusion: You must believe this truth and reherse it often: the Lord is with me and shows me steadfast love.

By faith Joseph... ~ Hebrews 11:22

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God is at Work in the Rejection you Experience
God is at Work in the Rejection you Experience
Adam Godshall

Speaker: Adam Godshall
Series: Joseph
Text: Genesis 37
Theme: God is at Work in the Rejection you Experience

One: Why rejected?

  • Rejected, through no fault of your own
  • Rejected, because of another's sin
  • Rejected, due to your belief in God's plan

Two: The Pain of Rejection

  • Rejection may not be wanted.
  • Rejection may not be understood.

Three: Rejection in the Gospel Story

  • John 1:11 - his own people did not receive him
  • Isaiah 53:3 - he was despised and rejected by men

Four: How is God at work in rejection?

  • God is loving you with full acceptance.
  • God is weaning you from the desire for man's approval.
  • God is calling you to believe that he is enough.
  • God is shaping you to be more like Christ.

By faith Joseph ~ Hebrews 11:22

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God is at Work in Your Messed Up Family.
God is at Work in Your Messed Up Family.
Adam Godshall

Speaker: Adam Godshall
Series: Joseph
Text: Genesis 37
Theme: God is at Work in Your Messed Up Family.

One: God is at work...

  • ...in the keeping of His promises
  • ...for the saving of His people
  • ...to the glory of His name.

Two: Five Stores to Make the Point

Three: Two Generational Influences

  • The sins of the fathers = the tragic impact of modeled, habitual sin
  • The grace of God = the transformational power of sufficient, sanctifying grace.

Four: Three Applications of Hope

  • Hope for you.
  • Hope for your family tree.
  • Hope in your local church.

By faith Joseph ~ Hebrews 11:22

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