SERMON LIBRARY
Mercy for Reconciliation
Big Idea: Look to the mercy of God All-Sufficient for reconciliation.
1. Israel prays for God’s mercy as he sends Benjamin. (1–14)
2. The brothers receive mercy with the silver. (15–23)
3. Joseph’s mercy stirs because of Benjamin. (24–34)
Facing the Past
Big Idea: Reconcile by fearing God, facing the past, and examining for change.
1. Joseph treats his brothers harshly (1-17)
2. Joseph tests his brothers, fearing God. (18–28
3.Jacob protects his favored son with suspicion. (29–38)
Fruitful and Forgetful
Fruitful and Forgetful
Genesis 41
Big Idea: Remember, God’s work is not just about you, but a family and a land.
1. Joseph is remembered because of Pharoah’s dreams. (1–13)
2. Joseph becomes ruler over Egypt with God’s interpretation. (14–46)
3. Joseph is fruitful but forgets his family and land. (46–57)
Forgotten?
Forgotten?
Genesis 40
August 10, 2025
Introduction
Big Idea: Wait for it! God will bring His promised restoration and exaltation.
1. Two courtiers are entrusted to Joseph. (1–4)
2. God gives the interpretation of the courtiers’ dreams. (5–19)
3. Joseph is right and forgotten. (20–23)
Conclusion
Yahweh’s Presence in Injustice
Yahweh’s Presence in Injustice
Genesis 39
Introduction
Big Idea: Recognize that Yahweh’s presence brings blessing, so turn away from evil, no matter the outcome.
1. Yahweh is with Joseph in Potiphar’s house. (1–6)
2. Joseph turns away from evil. (7–12)
3. An evil report turns Joseph toward prison. (13–20)
4. Yahweh is with Joseph in the king’s prison. (21–23)
Conclusion:
Humble Shepherds and Sheep
Humble Shepherds and Sheep
1 Peter 5:1–5
Big Idea: Shepherd and be shepherded with humility to receive God’s grace.
1. Elders, shepherd for the unfading crown. (1–4)
Acts 20:28; Eph 4:11–16; 1 Tim 3:1–7; Titus 1:5–9
2. Youngers, submit to the elders. (5a)
3. Everyone, wear humility to receive God’s grace. (5b)
Conclusion:
Judah’s Legacy
Genesis 38
Big Idea: Legacy comes from self-sacrificing righteousness, not self-preservation.
1. Judah seeks to preserve his legacy wrongly. (1–11)
2. Tamar seeks to preserve legacy deceptively. (12–23)
3. Judah recognizes his lack of righteousness. (24–26)
4. Judah’s legacy (and Israel’s?) is secured. (27–30)
Rule Seized Wrongly
Big Idea: Seizing rule apart from Yahweh’s way rips apart God’s people.
1. Joseph with Jacob wrongly seizes rule (2–17)
2. Reuben and Judah wrongly seize rule (18–28)
3. Israel is ripped apart (29–36)
Proclaiming the Gospel
Proclaiming the Gospel
July 6, 2025
Introduction:
Big Idea: Proclaim the Christ out of love, partnered with the local church.
1. Reframing our Proclamation
Rev 1:4–7; Acts 17:30–31; Phil 1:27–30; 2 Cor 5:11–
2. Resolution for Proclamation
Eph 6:15; Col 4:2–6; Rom 1:16–17; Lk 19:11–27; 1 Cor 15:58; 2 Cor 5:11–21
3. Realizing our Proclamation
Jn 4:28–29, 39–42; Acts 5:42; Jn 13:34–35; 17:20–21; Phil 1:27–30; 1 Pet 3:13–16; 3:1–6; Eph 6:1–4; 2 Tim 2:24–26
Conclusion:
Grace Behind the Gospel
Grace Behind the Gospel
June 29, 2025
Introduction:
Big Idea: Praise God’s multidimensional grace behind the gospel!
1. Incongruity of Grace—Humanity’s Pervasive Depravity
Rom 3:9–18; Eph 2:1–3
2. Priority of Grace—The Father’s Eternal Choice
John 10:22–30; Eph 1:3–6; Rom 8:28–33; Acts 13:48
3. Superabundance of Grace—The Son’s Specific Redemption
Jn 6:35–40; 10:14–30; Rom 8:28–39
4. Efficacy of Grace—The Spirit’s Decisive Regeneration
Jn 3:1–8; 6:41–44; Rom 8:28–30; Acts 16:11–15
5. Enduring Grace—The Trinity’s Unconquerable Preservation
Jn 6:35–40; 10:22–30; Rom 8:28–30; Eph 1:13–14
Conclusion:
What are the Results of the Gospel?
What are the Results of the Gospel?
Introduction:
Big Idea: Responding to the gospel rightly results in a righteous kingdom entrance in Christ.
Results in reverse order:
1. Entrance into the Kingdom
Matt 25:31–46; 7:13–14, 21–23; 1 Cor 15:20–28; Rom 2:5–16; Rev 21:1–8; 21:22–22:5
2. Walking in Righteousness
Matt 5:17–21; Jer 31:31–34; Ezk 36:25–27; Rom 8:1–15; Gal 5:16–26; Titus 2:11–14; Eph 2:8–9; 2 Pet 1:1–11
3. Union with Christ
Acts 2:38–41; 1 Cor 12:12–13; Rom 6:1–11; Gal 3:26–29; Rom 1:1–5, 16–17; 3:21–26; 4:1–25; 5:9–11; Phil 3:7–11; Jn 15:1–11
What is the Proper Response to the Gospel?
Big Idea: Repent and be baptized, keeping faith and discipleship with Jesus the Christ.
1. Repent
Luke 3:3–18; 5:32; 24:44–47; Acts 2:38–41; 3:19–21; 17:30–31; 26:16–20
2. Be baptized
Matt 28:18–20; Acts 2:38–41; 22:16; Gal 3:25–29; Rom 6:1–11; 1 Pet 3:18–22; 1 Cor 12:12–13
3. Keep faith
Mark 1:14–15; Jn 20:24–31; Rom 1:5, 16–17; 10:14–17; 16:25–27; Gal 2:20; 2 Tim 4:6–8; Jas 2:14–26
4. Be a disciple
Matt 11:28–30; 16:24–27; 28:18–20