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No. Other. Name.--As he felt the Sanhedrin's angry gaze, Peter stood firm. There's no other name, there's no other door, there's no other way by which fallen sinners can be reconciled to God. Not two. Not ten. Just one, Peter declared. Jesus Christ is the singular means of salvation.--Questions That We'll Answer--A- What are the implications of this statement to other religions---B- What were the implications to Peter's original audience---C- What sort of opposition does such an exclusive claim create------web- www.fpcgulfport.org

The world is trying to remake you in its image.--Will you let it----In Romans 12, the Apostle Paul reminds his readers that the world is intent on creating worldly people. That's what it does. It wants to conform you and I to its own priorities. However, Paul tells Christians that we are NOT to be conformed - instead, we are to be transformed through the 'renewing of our minds.'--Questions That We'll Answer---A- Why is conformity bad -and dangerous----B- How does transformation occur---C- What does it mean to 'renew' your mind in God's Word------Website- www.fpcgulfport.org

Genesis started in a GARDEN.--It ended in a COFFIN.--In Genesis 1, things were looking great. God had created the world, and said that all He had created was good. But things got dark in Genesis 3.--Following man's sin in Genesis 3, a roller coaster of depravity followed. In Genesis 4, Cain killed his brother, and things didn't improve through the end of the book.--In today's sermon, we will consider Genesis 50 -the final words of the last chapter-.--Questions That We'll Answer--A- What does Genesis tell us about mankind---B- What does Genesis tell us about God---C- How does Genesis set the stage for the rest of Scripture------Website- www.fpcgulfport.org

They meant it for evil. But God used it for good.--In Genesis 45, Joseph's brothers stood before him - brothers that had once sold him off to slave traders, and then told their father that he was dead. They had acted wickedly- And in a 'twist of fate,' their lives were now in his hands.--But was it really a 'twist of fate--' Was their encounter just an amazing coincidence-- That will be the focus of today's study.--Questions That We'll Answer---A- What is 'providence,' and how does that word apply to Gen. 45---B- Why didn't Joseph exact revenge, when given the opportunity---C- What was God's purpose in all the events of Joseph's life-----Website- www.fpcgulfport.org-sermons

-Joseph's Rise To Power--Rev. Gardner Fish-First Presbyterian Church-Gulfport, Mississippi

In Genesis 40, Joseph was in prison.--Now, he did not deserve to be there. He'd done nothing wrong. And he must have wondered what part his shackles played in God's plans. Hadn't God given him a dream of a great and glorious future-- Well, in today's text, two other men would have dreams - and their interpretation would play a huge role in Joseph's story.--Questions That We'll Answer--A- What were the dreams of the Butler and Baker all about---B- Did these men deserve to be in jail-- If so, what had they done---C- What did their dreams mean for them -and for Joseph-------Web- www.fpcgulfport.org

Joseph's story started poorly.--Within moments of being introduced in Scripture, Joseph was thrown into a pit by his brothers. And not long after, he found himself in prison. So, where was God when calamity struck-- That will be the focus of today's study in Genesis 37.--Questions That We'll Answer--A- Why did Joseph's brothers hate him so much----B- Why did God allow Joseph to face so many hardships---C- Where is God when our own circumstances grow dark------Web- www.fpcgulfport.org-sermons

They meant it for evil. But God used it for good.In Genesis 45, Joseph's brothers stood before him - brothers that had once sold him off to slave traders, and then told their father that he was dead. They had acted wickedly! And in a 'twist of fate,' their lives were now in his hands.But was it really a 'twist of fate?' Was their encounter just an amazing coincidence? That will be the focus of today's study.Questions That We'll Answer:A) What is 'providence,' and how does that word apply to Gen. 45?B) Why didn't Joseph exact revenge, when given the opportunity?C) What was God's purpose in all the events of Joseph's life?Website: www.fpcgulfport.org/sermons

In Genesis 32, Jacob was ready for a fight.--Jacob was no stranger to conflict, but this time was different. In Genesis 32, as darkness closed in, he prepared for a confrontation with his brother Esau. However, the figure who grabbed him that night was not who he expected.--Questions That We'll Answer--A- Who was it that Jacob wrestled with in Genesis 32---B- What was the point of this wrestling match---C- How was Jacob changed forever as a result-----web- www.fpcgulfport.org

"Joseph's Rise To Power"Rev. Gardner FishFirst Presbyterian ChurchGulfport, Mississippi