Doug Rehberg preaches

Sermon Text: Genesis 45:16-28Companion Text: Rom. 4:13-171. The Command: And Pharaoh said to Joseph, “Say to your brothers, ‘Do this: load your beasts and go back to the land of Canaan, v. 172. The Concern: Have no concern for your goods, for the best of the land of Egypt are yours.’”3. The Clothes: To each and all of them he gave a change of clothes, but to Benjamin he gave three hundred shekels4. The Carts: But when they told him all the words of Joseph, which he had said to them, and when he saw the wagons that Joseph had sent to carry him, the spirit of their father Jacob revived.

Text: Ephesians 4:4-13Companion Text: Psalm 1261. Proclamation - Acts 8:5,35Philip went down to a city in Samaria and proclaimed the Messiah there. Acts 8:5Then Philip began with that very passage of Scripture and told him the good news about Jesus. Acts 8:352. Invitation - John 1:41,42a,46John 1:41he first thing Andrew did was to find his brother Simon and tell him, “We have found the Messiah” (that is, the Christ). John 1:42aAnd he brought him to Jesus. Jesus looked at him and said, “You are Simon son of John. You will be called Cephas” (which, when translated, is Peter).John 1:46“Nazareth! Can anything good come from there?” Nathanael asked.“Come and see,” said Philip.3. Provision - 3 John 7, 8It was for the sake of the Name that they went out, receiving no help from the pagans. We ought therefore to show hospitality to such people so that we may work together for the truth.4. Intercession - Colossians 4:3,4And pray for us, too, that God may open a door for our message, so that we may proclaim the mystery of Christ, for which I am in chains. 4 Pray that I may proclaim it clearly, as I should.

Genesis 50:15-21; Psalm 28Avoiding God’s Seat - But Joseph said to them, “Do not fear, for am I in the place of God?Genesis 50:19Taking God’s View - As for you, you meant evil against me, but God meant it for good, to bring it about that many people today. Genesis 50:20Reflecting God’s Grace - So do not fear; I will provide for you and your little ones.” Thus he comforted them and spoke kindly to them. Genesis 50:21

Sermon Text: Matthew 10:40-42Companion Text: I Chronicles 11:15-191. “Simple But Vital" – “And if anyone gives even a cup of cold water" 42a2. “Little But Big” - "to one of these little ones because he is my disciple" 42b3. “Routine but Rewarded” – “truly I tell you, that person will certainly not lose their reward.” 42c

Sermon Text: Matthew 10:40-42Companion Text: I Chronicles 11:15-191. “Simple But Vital" – “And if anyone gives even a cup of cold water" 42a2. “Little But Big” - "to one of these little ones because he is my disciple" 42b3. “Routine but Rewarded” – “truly I tell you, that person will certainly not lose their reward.” 42c

1. The Grounding He himself went on before them, bowing himself to the ground seven times, until he came near to his brother.2. The Gratitude And when Esau lifted up his eyes and saw the women and children, he said, “Who are these with you?” Jacob said, “The children whom God has graciously given your servant.”3. The Giving Jacob said, “No, please, if I have found favor in your sight, then accept mypresent from my hand. For I have seen your face, which is like seeing the face of God, and you have accepted me.

Sermon Text: 1 Samuel 17:4-11, 24-27, 41-50Companion Text: Luke 24:44-481. The Scene: And there came out from the camp of the Philistines a champion named Goliath of Gath, whose height was six cubits and a span. I Samuel 17:42. The Sight: All the men of Israel, when they saw the man, fled from him and were much afraid. I Samuel 17:243. The Substitute: So David prevailed over the Philistine with a sling and with a stone, and struck the Philistine and killed him. There was no sword in the hand of David. I Samuel 17:50

Sermon Text: 1 Samuel 17:4-11, 24-27, 41-50Companion Text: Luke 24:44-481. The Scene: And there came out from the camp of the Philistines a champion named Goliath of Gath, whose height was six cubits and a span. I Samuel 17:42. The Sight: All the men of Israel, when they saw the man, fled from him and were much afraid. I Samuel 17:243. The Substitute: So David prevailed over the Philistine with a sling and with a stone, and struck the Philistine and killed him. There was no sword in the hand of David. I Samuel 17:50

Text: Romans 13:1-7Companion Text: 2 Chronicles 7:11-161) Responsibility “Let everyone be subject to the governing authorities...” Romans 13:1a2) Recognition “The authorities that exist have been established by God.” Romans 13:1c3) Revenue “This is also why you pay taxes, for the authorities are God’s servants, who give their full time to governing.” Romans 13:64) Respect “Give to everyone what you owe them: If you owe taxes, pay taxes; if revenue, then revenue; if respect, then respect; if honor, then honor.” Romans 13:7