Central Baptist Kannapolis, NC

Genesis 37:1-4

Why does Go allow sorrowful things to happen to us?

What is He doing in lives by allowing such things?

Something tragic also took place about this time.

Genesis 35, Joseph lost Deborah (grandmother's nurse), Rachel his grandmother, Isaac his grandson, and Rebekah his mother in death.

1. The strength that came out of sorrow caused Joseph to place the proper emphasis on life.
2. The strength that come out of sorrow caused Joseph to place the proper emphasis on his loved ones.
3. The strength that came out of sorrow caused Joseph to place the proper emphasis on the Lord.

Matthew 6:24-33

Seek God

*Seek God's will

*God's will is salvation

*God's will is sanctification

*Seek God's Word. Ps 119:11

Graduation Sunday 2023

II Timothy 4:1-5

The severity of the charge

*Reality of Jesus' judgement

*Sureness of Christ return

*Reminds us of the kingdom of Christ

The what of the charge - Preach the Word

*Patience

*Truth

The Way of the charge

*Time they won't like the Word

*Tickle their ears

The extent of the charge

Preached Sunday Evening 2-27-22

Genesis 1:26-28 & Genesis 2:21-24

*Instructions from God's Word

*Instructions for husbands and wives

*Instructions for parents

*Instructions for children

*The influence of Godly women

*The implosion of God's will

II Timothy 4:6-22

*Finish Well vs. 7

*Pass on the Gospel vs. 13

*Know and grow in the Gospel "Live it out"

*Showing Him to others

*Trusting Him to do the work

*Look forward to your reward vs. 8

Preached March 20, 2022

Romans 8:28-39

God's Purpose

*God's purpose for the called

*God's purpose is conformation

God's Provision

*The believer's sanctification

*The believer's security

Paul's Persuasion

Preached May 22, 2022

Romans 12:9

1. I have learned that God cannot do anything without it being mixed with love.
2. The longer I live the less I comprehend what love is.
3. What I do know is what love does and what love does not do.

• vs 9 love is not hurtful by acting, speech, emotion
• vs 10 love is expressive and affectionate
• vs 11 love is respectful
• vs 12 love believes in others
• vs 12 love is patient
• vs 12 love prays
• vs 13 love is generous
• vs 14 love blesses others
• vs 15 love is sympathetic
• vs 16 love unifies

preached July 10, 2022

Hebrews 11:8-16

Perspective of the Faithful

*By faith they practiced obedience vs. 8

*By faith they persevered until death vs. 13

"It's always too soon to quit"

*By faith they were pilgrims in a strange land vs. 9 &13

*By faith their past was forgotten vs. 14-15

*By faith, God's preparations were expected

I Corinthians 6:1-11

You have a new identity

*you are a saint (holy; set a part)

You have a new purpose

*you live for the eternal kingdom

So show overflowing forgiveness

Show radical repentance

Hebrews 11:1-7

Faith Explained

*Faith provides confidence vs1

*Faith proves creation Vs 3

*Faith pleases the Creator vs 6

*Believing He is

*Believing He does

Faith Exemplified

*the example of Abel - worship

*the example of Enoch - walk

*the example of Noah - work