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Joseph The Dreamchaser
Contributed by David Beirne on Aug 19, 2005 (message contributor)
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1. How To Grow Up
Contributed on Aug 19, 2005
Part 1, Joseph’s life teaches us some principle characterisitcs of maturity.
Joseph The Dreamchaser Part 1: How To Grow Up Genesis 37:1-5 If money & time were not limitations, what would you dream about doing with your life?What would you do to leave an impact? Have you ever had a dream of what you wanted to be when you grow up? How close are you to that dream? In ...read more
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2. Defeating Temptation
Contributed on Aug 19, 2005
Part 2, if we are going to obtain the dream God gives us, we must overcome temptation lest it destroy that dream.
Joseph: One Man Makes A Difference Part 2: Defeating Temptation Genesis 39:1-20, James 1:14-21 If there’s one thing that will keep us from achieving the dream God has for our lives, it’s scandal. We love to read about scandal, but rest assured they are a nightmare for the participants. What ...read more
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3. Making Something Out Of Nothing
Contributed on Aug 19, 2005
Part 3 in Joseph the Dreamchaser. A monologue of Joseph expressing what he learned in jail. An encouragement on perseverance.
Joseph: One Man Makes A difference Part 3: How To Make Something Out Of Nothing (Note:This was kind of a first person sermon. I dressed as Joseph, did the monologue and interspersed it with songs we sang. I only mention the songs by title, because the words worked for what I felt we needed to ...read more
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4. Preparing For Your Moment In The Spotlight
Contributed on Aug 19, 2005
Part 4 of Joseph the dreamchaser. When it’s your turn in the spotlight, will you be ready? All eyes are on you; what can you do to prepare for that moment?
Joseph The Dreamchaser Part 4: How To Prepare For Your Moment Genesis 41:33 They olympian prepares all her life (all 14 years of it) for that one moment on the balance beam. All the work, all the preparation, all the sacrifice, all that money invested to get her there. Will she fall? Will she ...read more
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5. Forgive The Unforgiveable
Contributed on Aug 19, 2005
Part 5 of Joseph the Dreamchaser. Just cause you’ve arrived doesn’t mean you can step on those who’ve hurt you. Bad things happen for good reasons.
Joseph: One Who Makes A Difference Part 5: Forgiving The Unforgiveable Genesis 42-47 Robin Giles– Fresh Power by Jim Cymbala, pg. 163ff. Tells the story of this lady who was able to forgive in a really dramatic situation. Joseph– After all Joseph has gone through, here they come. The people ...read more
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6. Getting Over The Past
Contributed on Aug 19, 2005
Part 6 of Joseph the Dreamchaser. You meant it for evil, God meant it for good. See your life in those terms and overcome bitterness.
Joseph: the Dreamchaser Part 6: Getting Over The Past Genesis 50:15-21 The ability to see God’s hand in our past enables us to find meaning and purpose, which in turn can enable the healing process to accelerate. Joseph great strength may have lain in how he chose to view his past. How do ...read more