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Joseph
Contributed by Robert Leroe on Jul 5, 2002 (message contributor)
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1. "The Dreamer's Dilemma"
Contributed on Jul 5, 2002
Life is often unfair...the faith response
“The Dreamer’s Dilemma” Genesis 37 Pastor Bob Leroe Introduction: What do we do when our lives get turned upside-down? Where is God when our hopes are shattered? He’s still around, still involved, still has a purpose for our lives, even our trials. In spite of everything he suffered, ...read more
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2. "Joseph In Potiphar's House"
Contributed on Jul 5, 2002
Taming temptation
"Joseph in Potiphar’s House" -Pastor Bob Leroe Joseph moves from the status of favorite son to slave; yet we hear no cry of despair, no accusation or complaint from him. His silence indicates character—he is trusting in God’s higher plan. We’re often quick to accuse God of being unfair or not ...read more
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3. "From Potiphar's Place To Pharoah's Prison"
Contributed on Jul 5, 2002
Joseph remained loyal in spite of unanswered questions
"From Potiphar’s Place to Pharoah’s Prison" Genesis 40 Pastor Bob Leroe, Cliftondale Congregational Church, Saugus, Massachusetts We’d all agree that God was with Joseph in Potiphar’s house…was God still with Joseph in Pharaoh’s prison? The most significant feature of Joseph’s life was his ...read more
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4. "How To Get Promoted"
Contributed on Jul 5, 2002
We may need to re-define "success"
“How to Get Promoted” Pastor Bob Leroe, Cliftondale Congregational Church, Saugus, Massachusetts A few days ago I received an email from a friend in Germany, a fellow Army Chaplain. He had some bittersweet news--he had just been selected for promotion to Lieutenant Colonel…but many of his ...read more
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5. "Redemptive Love"
Contributed on Jul 5, 2002
Aiming at RECONCILIATION
“Redemptive Love” Genesis 42-45 Reading: 45:1-8 Pastor Bob Leroe God was with Joseph—He was with him in his father Jacob’s house; He was with Joseph in the house of Potiphar; He was with Joseph in the dungeon; and He was with Joseph when he ruled all Egypt. Joseph never forgot that God was ...read more