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We are looking at Joseph's faithfulness and steadfast character after being brought down into Egypt as a slave. From Genesis 39, we can learn that God often brings His people low before using them greatly, and that trials, betrayal, loss, and humiliation reveal what a person is truly made of. Joseph lost his home, family, position, and freedom, yet he did not become bitter, self-pitying, or rebellious; instead, he served faithfully, honored God, and became a blessing in Potiphar's house. The sermon teaches that when the Lord is with a person, even painful and unfair circumstances can become part of God's preparation, and a faithful life can bring blessing, order, and testimony to everyone it touches.

Do you ever "lose" your mind? Sorta like when your car gets out of alignment. Drives a little funny. Steering wheel is crooked. Tires wear out. Stresses the suspension of your car. Hurts gas mileage. Sometimes our mind gets out of alignment. Worry, anxiety, frustration, disappointment, depression, etc. We are reminded of our mistakes, regrets, fears, etc. How do we deal with them? How should we deal with them? Maybe try this plan???? Our biggest battles are the ones nobody else sees.....

As we get toward the end of the life of Christ, we are going to see several miracles that will amaze the people. John's gospel does a very good job of sharing this. It was these miracles that motivated the people to sing and praise the Lord as He entered the city. Join us as we look at one of the last public miracles that Jesus does. It is a miracle that is not visible as it is the saving of a lost soul.

Paul identified the church in Thessalonica as a model church. The testimony of their faithfulness was spreading throughout the region and encouraged other suffering churches. However, even this model church was not immune from the devastating pain of loss. Even though they knew that the resurrection was true, in the moment of grief, some members of the church were shaken. Paul wrote these words to remind those who had lost loved ones that they could find comfort in the certainty of their hope. Hope in Christ's return is the source of Christian comfort. The death of loved ones is a tragically common part of life. Death is inevitable in a fallen world. Whether because of a sudden disaster like a car crash, the gradual encroachment of cancer, or slow decay of age, death comes to us all. When death invades your life, where will you find comfort in the midst of grief? The answer is found in 1 Thessalonians 4:13–18. Our passage presents two promises that fix our hope on the return of Christ so that we can be comforted in times of loss. 1 - The Promise of the Resurrection that Fixes Our Hope (13-16) a - Grounded in the Gospel (14) b - Realized by Christ's Return (15-16) 2 - The Promise of Reunion that Focuses Our Hope (17-18) a - Reunion with One Another b - Reunion with Christ

This sermon teaches that both sons in the parable are "prodigal," each lost in a different way: the younger through open rebellion and self-indulgent experimentation, the older through prideful moral conformity and self-righteousness. The father models perfect love—watching, running, embracing, restoring, and gently correcting both sons—showing God's heart toward repentant sinners and stubborn rule keepers alike. By comparing the two sons to modern progressive and conservative value systems, both can become ways of trying to control God. Only repentance, humility, and a desire for the Father himself—not his blessings—bring true restoration, making clear that goodness without grace is as spiritually dangerous as rebellion without repentance.

In this sermon from John 4:15-24, Pastor Rockhill traces Jesus' conversation with the Samaritan woman at Jacob's well as it turns from living water to the heart of true worship. His central burden is that mankind was created to glorify and worship God, yet apart from grace people worship in ignorance, serving the creature rather than the Creator. Pastor Rockhill shows how Jesus compassionately pursues this lost woman, gently exposing her sin and her broken history not to shame her but to bring her into the light, that she might confess, be forgiven, and be restored. He reminds the congregation that Christ still does this for His people today through His Word, His Spirit, and faithful friends who love one another enough to speak the truth. Moving to the woman's diversion about the proper place of worship, Pastor Rockhill unfolds Jesus' declaration that the hour has come when true worshipers must worship the Father in spirit and truth. He stresses that sincerity alone is not enough; acceptable worship requires both the indwelling Holy Spirit and the revealed truth of God's Word, over against man-made, self-imposed religion. Applying this pointedly to the modern church, Pastor Rockhill warns against worship reduced to performance and driven by preference and emotion. He calls hearers to heed Jesus' words, "believe me," to receive the living water of the Spirit, and to offer worship that is both Spirit-led and truth-governed, all to the glory of God alone.

Key verse 10 - For the Son of man is come to seek and to save that which was lost. 1. The manifestation of the Saviour 2. The mission for the Saviour 3. The message from the Saviour

The sermon emphasizes that believers must labor for God's glory rather than personal recognition, utilizing the metaphor of planting and watering found in 1 Corinthians 3. It asserts that effective ministry occurs only within the context of a local church, where individuals are sent out as servants to reach the lost. Pastor Friesen warns against spiritual independence and carnality, urging unity and submission to biblical authority. Ultimately, the message calls listeners to trust in Christ for salvation, recognizing that true success comes from God alone while human effort remains insufficient without His power.

John 10:11-18 — For thousands of years, the sheep died so the man could live. In John 10, that pattern gets turned inside out. This expository preaching message walks through John 10:11-18 and connects it to Micah 3, Acts 20:28, Exodus 30, 2 Samuel 24, Ephesians 2, and Galatians 2:20 to answer one question: what actually separates a hireling from a shepherd? Not what he knows or what he can do — what he's willing to pay when the wolf shows up. This message also unpacks a key KJV textual point in verse 14 — why the period the King James Bible places at the end of that verse matters doctrinally, and what changes when modern versions replace it with a comma or dash. If you've ever wondered how to tell a hireling from a true shepherd — in ministry, in leadership, or in your own motives for showing up on Sunday — this verse-by-verse exposition lays it out plainly. Every generation gets its own hirelings. Some carry a microphone. Some have a link in their bio. This expository sermon through John 10:11-18 explains: - Why the hireling flees and the shepherd stays - What "ownership" reveals about a man when it costs him something - How sheep get scattered — and why the scattering does more damage than the wolf's bite - Why sheep "nibble their way lost" instead of running away all at once - The KJV's period at the end of verse 14 — and why it matters doctrinally - Why "for the sheep" means in place of, not merely alongside - How the Old Testament sacrificial pattern gets reversed in Christ - What Exodus 30 and 2 Samuel 24 reveal about David as an imperfect substitute - Why John 10:16's "other sheep" points to Jew and Gentile becoming one new flock

The sermon explores the relationship between the New Testament Christians and and the Old Testament law, arguing that justification by faith does not make the law purposeless, but rather establishes the laws proper purpose in the New Testament. It distinguishes between the moral, ceremonial, and civil laws, explaining how each functions differently in the New Covenant context. The moral law leads believers to trust in Christ for righteousness and imitate His character. The ceremonial law serves as a prophetic pointer to Christ, while the civil law provides circumstantial applications that guide ethical understanding. Ultimately, the message emphasizes the continuity of Scripture, asserting that all parts of God's law remain valid and purposeful for the New Testament church.