Joseph always knew that God was with him. Even though he was falsely accused and stranded in prison, he trusted God's plan. When Pharaoh was troubled by a dream, he was told about Joseph's ability to give Pharaoh the answers he sought.
Gospel Centered Life
This sermon was presented on June 23rd, 2024' As believers we have accepted Jesus as Lord and Savior of our lives. But are the lives we live really God centered and pleasing to Him?
The Cupbearer and the Baker
A cupbearer and a baker don't sound like significant characters to us. But in ancient Egypt they were very important people. But when Joeseph met them in prison would they be a way out for him? Things didn't go exactly as he had hoped.
The Integrity of Faith
Joseph had lived at the extremes. Born into a wealthy family, sold into slavery by his brothers, and then living, with privilege, in the home of one of Pharaoh's officials. His life was about to take another unexpected turn. But he trusted God's plan and God saw him through.
Judah and Tamar
How does God use people to accomplish His purposes? The story of Judah and Tamar is a story about sinful, disobedient people that God used to move towards His plan of salvation.
The Evil of Envy and Jealousy
We are warned many times in scripture about our conduct as believers. Envy and jealousy are two of the things that can damage our witness.
Pentecost 2024
The event of Pentecost was a pivotal moment in the history of the church. The disciples didn't understand when Jesus told them that there would be another coming to comfort and strengthen them. The day of Pentecost changed everything.
The Ladies' Retreat
A group of ladies attended a spiritual weekend retreat hosted by the Great Lakes District of the Christian and Missionary Alliance. They wanted to share some of their experiences.
Baptism
Baptism is one of the two commands in the New Testament. But what is it and why is it so important to the believer?
God-Centered Living
Jacob told his household to get rid of their idols, clean themselves up and follow him to where God dwelt. Are our idols keeping us from going "where God dwells"? We all have something in our way. Are we willing to throw our idols in the trash in order to find God living in us?
Columbia 2024
Do missions really matter? Is it worth the effort to send teams out to spread God's story? It is to this young man. Chris Setser returned to the same village in rural Columbia and saw the impact of sharing God's plan of salvation.
Immorality and Injustice
Please note: All of scripture is God given to teach us about God and His way of salvation. However, scripture also tells us about some of the most deplorable, evil things that man is capable of. This is the case with Genesis 34. The content of this chapter is probably not for young ears to hear. Please be aware of its sensitive nature.
A Work In Progress
We all have those times when we wonder if we'll "ever learn" from our mistakes. God is always giving us opportunities to learn if we will listen to Him.
Resurrection Sunday 2024
The fact of Christ's resurrection is often denied by those who don't believe. One undeniable fact is that the resurrection and the acceptance of Christ's lordship in our life changes us.
Palm Sunday 2024
The crowds in Jerusalem were excited to welcome Jesus. Finally, they would have a king that would throw out the Romans so that Israel would once again be a force in the world. That's what they expected, but that wasn't why Jesus was there.
Wrestling With God
Have you ever had a time in your life when you seem to be struggling with something and getting nowhere? Jacob wrestled with a man to the point of exhaustion and received a blessing.
Aware of the Unseen
Do we second guess God because we can't see Him working? Jacob thought that his efforts were creating the results that he saw. Until God explained it to him.
Misplaced Values
Jacob's life keeps getting more complicated. After being tricked by Laban into marrying both sisters, Jacob's house is in turmoil.
Blind Spot
Don't we love it when the conman gets conned? Jacob was always trying to get the upper hand of everyone around him. But he finally met his match when he visited his uncle, Laban.
Jacob's Ladder
Jacob always seemed to be looking out for himself. From tricking his brother to lying to his father he always seemed to be just in it for Jacob. When he met God he still wanted to negotiate a deal instead of worshiping the Holy One.