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You must resist the invasive corruption of unforgiveness.
You must resist the invasive corruption of unforgiveness.
Adam Godshall

Speaker: Adam Godshall
Series: Joseph
Text: Genesis 50
Theme: You must resist the invasive corruption of unforgiveness.

One: Unforgiveness indulges in the opportunity for angry revenge.

Two: Unforgiveness perpetuates distrust and fear.

Three: Unforgiveness userps the place of God as judge.

Four: Unforgiveness focuses excessive attention on the offense.

Five: Unforgiveness forgets the truth of God's sovereign benevolent purposes.

Six: Unforgiveness fails to repay evil with good.

Seven: Unforgiveness cripples faith in God's promises.

You ment evil against me, but God ment it for good. ~ Genisis 50:20

Commit to using words that are true and edifying
Commit to using words that are true and edifying
Adam Godshall

Speaker: Adam Godshall
Series: Joseph
Text: Genesis 47-49
Theme: Commit to using words that are true and edifying

One: Words of covenant faithfulness

Two: Words of wise warning

Three: Words of kingdom authority

Four: Words of sanctification progress

Five: Words of God's character

Six: Words of simple faith

Seven: Words of personal worship

The God of your fathers will help you...the Almighty will bless you ~ Genesis 49:25

Be Assured of God's Faithfulness to You
Be Assured of God's Faithfulness to You
Adam Godshall

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

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

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

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
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

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

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