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I Desire Mercy Not Sacrifice
Experiencing the mercy of God in our lives
Ready & Faithful
Looking to Jesus for help now and hope in the future
Why Suffering?
Help your church understand God's plan in pain
This sermon explores the significance of Jesus Christ's crucifixion and resurrection, emphasizing their impact on our faith and the promise of eternal life.
Welcome, beloved friends and family, to this blessed gathering where we come together to draw nearer to our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. We are all united here today, not by chance, but by the divine love that binds us, a love so profound that it was manifested in the most extraordinary sacrifice ...read more
Scripture: Matthew 27:50-51
Topics: Reason, Finished Work, Cross
The next to last chapters of Jacob's life are like a quiet period between his arrival in Hebron and his final earthly journey to Egypt. He endured several things but there is no record he ever lost his faith.
Introduction: After Jacob and his household returned to Hebron (Gen. 35:27), he seemed to settle down to a life of farming and ranching. Isaac, his father, had died; he was at peace with his brother Esau; and it seemed all would be going well for him in his twilight years. But several things were ...read more
Scripture: Genesis 37:31-35, Genesis 42:1-5, Genesis 43:11-15
Denomination: Baptist
This last message covers the last words of Jacob before he died. Even though he does not live on this earth, his journey is not yet complete.
Introduction: The end of any project, whether a report, book manuscript, or even messages like these are always bittersweet, in my opinion. There’s always the question of did I add too much or not enough; did I really think this through; perhaps other things as well. Through this look at Jacob’s ...read more
Based on Genesis 37:1-4 - Introduces Joseph as reminds hearers that a rough start in life doesn't have to wreck out lives.
“JACOB’S FAVORITE CHILD” Gen. 37:1-4 FBCF – 5/7/23 Jon Daniels INTRO – Ever feel like giving up? Ever been so frustrated you just wanted to throw in the towel & just give up? Sometimes, things start out really rough in our lives. Circumstances get turned upside down. Plans get rearranged ...read more
Scripture: Genesis 37:1-4, Romans 8:28
Joseph (son of Jacob) was truly a faithful man who convictingly went to his death awaiting the fulfillment of God’s promise of Canaan. It is his trust in God’s promise and His providential care that makes him a great example for our faith.
Joseph Theme: A man of great faith, especially at his death. INTRODUCTION A. Joseph (in Genesis) is one of the better if not most well known of Bible characters. 1. Children learn about Joseph and his “coat of many colors.” 2. Stories are told of his sold into slavery, placed in prison, or his ...read more
Scripture: Hebrews 11:22
Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ
It is said that every man or woman's life contains sufficient material for a great novel. Joseph's life certainly did.
Chuck Swindoll in his book entitled “Joseph” writes, “The Bible is the supreme Book on human personality. From Adam in Genesis to Satan in the Apocalypse, its portraits are unforgettable. Augustine wrote how men wander over the earth and wonder at the rivers and the mountains ...read more
Scripture: Genesis 29:1-30
Denomination: Christian Church
How do we feel when we are alone and discouraged? When we are beat up by the world wondering where God is in our lives? God is right beside us.
Last week we read a portion of the account of Jacob’s life. We read how Jacob had fallen in love with Rachael, but he was tricked into marrying Rachael’s sister Leah first. We looked at the children of Jacob, and who they were. And we looked at what would become the twelve tribes of ...read more
Scripture: Genesis 39:1-23
Gos still uses people in incredible ways. He changes lives when we least expect it. He uses people and situations for His good.
The Apostle Paul writes in his letter to the Romans. Chapter 15 verse 4, “For whatever was written in earlier times was written for our instruction, that through perseverance and the encouragement of the Scriptures we might have hope.” And hope is certainly what we find as we study the ...read more
Scripture: Genesis 41:1-23
God's promises are just as much for us as they were for Joseph. His grace is still at work. His tender mercies accompany us from the pit to the pinnacle.
Oh the life of Joseph, Jacob’s son. This treasured story is found towards the end of the first book of the Bible, Genesis. Up to this point we have read about Joseph’s faithfulness and patience, even when he was persecuted and treated poorly. Even when he was left alone, disowned and ...read more
Scripture: Genesis 42:1-38
God created us to walk with Him, to trust Him, and believe in Him, just like the life of Joseph.
We can picture Joseph wearing that elegant Egyptian headdress he probably wore. We can picture him as he was living the lifestyle of an Egyptian, which he certainly lived. We can picture him in the court of the Pharaoh, second in command to the most powerful man on earth. Joseph was given this ...read more
Scripture: Genesis 43:1-34
Jacob had relocated to Egypt thanks to all Joseph had done. While there Jacob realized he was approaching the finish line for his earthly journey. He also did something very special for two of his grandsons.
Introduction: At this stage of his life, Jacob was 130 years of age, and had relocated to Egypt thanks to his son Joseph. What Jacob may have thought of this, that his son was the second most powerful man in Egypt and maybe one of the most influential in that part of the world, is never known. But ...read more
Scripture: Genesis 47:7-10, Genesis 47:27-31, Genesis 48:8-14
Jacob had been told his favorite son, Joseph, had been killed many years before this incident took place. Then he received some very good news that changed everything for him!
Introduction: Jacob had believed Joseph, his favorite son, had been killed many years before. Now he not only heard the news, but saw proof, Joseph was alive. This was some of the best news Jacob had ever heard! 1 The good news when he heard about Joseph being still alive Text: Genesis 45:25-28, ...read more
Scripture: Genesis 45:25-28, Genesis 46:1-7, Genesis 46:28-30
The last thing we can do for those we love when they die is to carry out all of their wishes for their funeral.
Illus: Many times when a person plans for their funeral, they want to: • Select certain songs they want sung • Select certain passages of scriptures they want read • Select a pastor and a church building where they want their funeral to be held And when they die, the family does everything they ...read more
Study of the life of Joseph. Series is based on my own study of Scripture as well as reading various books and sermons on the topic over the years.
WHEN LIFE IS THE PITS: ASTOUNDING FORGIVENESS A. Today is the second to the last lesson of our study on the Life of Joseph that I’ve titled: “WHEN LIFE IS THE PITS.” 1. We started this series on the first Sunday of June looking at the “DYSFUNCTIONAL FAMILY” of Joseph and saw how it ...read more
Scripture: Genesis 45:1-28
We can see God in our past, God is present, and He has promises for the future. If we find these truths it makes life more liveable.
ISAAC, JACOB, AND JOSEPH Past, Present, and Future INTRODUCTION 1. It would be nice to know what God is doing at some point in time wouldn’t it be? 2. While we cannot know exactly what He is doing at any single point in time there are some clues He gives and we can know that He has not left us on ...read more
Scripture: Hebrews 11:20-22
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