The Moody Church Sunday Morning Podcast

How does God want us to respond when our faith is stretched to the limit? In this story, we find Joseph lifted out of the pit and into the position of second in command of Egypt. The sovereignty of God is the central message of the story of Joseph; it teaches us why we can trust God through our own challenges. There are three characteristics of God's sovereignty evident in this story: God's sovereignty is an exhaustive sovereignty, it is a promise-keeping sovereignty, and His sovereignty is always good for His people. Because of this, how are we to respond? God wants His people to respond with delightful trust in His sovereignty. Genesis 41

Sometimes our lives can feel like a series of unfortunate events. Joseph's life, at times, seemed to go from bad to worse. But through it all, God was working for his glorious purposes. Through Joseph's story, we see three things that God is doing through our suffering: God is cultivating our character, God is forming us to bring Him fame, and God is teaching us to trust. In the pits of life, God is preparing us for his purposes, and shaping us in ways we could never experience without that suffering in our lives. Genesis 40

When life gives us ups and downs, how should we respond? Joseph lived through significant difficulties and turmoil. Though his experience in Potiphar's house, we see Joseph's character and God's steadfast love. The story reminds us of an overarching truth: that God, in His sovereignty, is working all things out for good. In the midst of our own difficulties, we tend to take a narrow focus and often ask about God's intention in a particular moment in time. But when we zoom out and see the bigger picture of what God is doing in our lives, His work reveals a far more beautiful tapestry. Through the pits and the peaks of life, God is steadfast.

 

Genesis 39

Does a loving God have a plan for our lives? When we understand how God reveals Himself, and when we taste and see that the Lord is good, it changes how we approach the ups and downs of life. Through the life of Joseph, we see the story of God's sovereignty played out. There are no accidents with God; a providential plan is in place and will come to fruition. And in this truth we can find peace.Genesis 37

What makes a person's character worthy of public praise? As we close out our series in Colossians, we focus on Paul's closing greetings where he highlights the exemplary character of specific believers. Four characteristics are noteworthy of these individuals: they were generous in encouragement, dependable in comfort, steadfast in effort, and faithful in ministry. Does your Christian life look similar? Colossians 4:7-18

How do we have a Christian walk that is recognizable to a secular world? Are our lives notably different from the surrounding culture? The manner of our walk and the winsomeness of our witness affects whether or not people see Jesus in us. In this sermon, we learn that the manner of our walk should reflect Christ; the winsomeness of our witness should be characterized by grace-filled speech, a helpful and engaging attitude towards others, and a quickness to share the hope we have in the gospel.

 

Colossians 4:5-6

Prayer is a spiritual necessity if we want to grow in our faith. It's a powerful discipline that builds our intimate relationship with the Creator of the universe. So how should we pray? In this sermon, we learn that we must pray with persistence, perspective, and purpose. Colossians 4:2-4

When you have a right relationship with God, how should that vertical relationship affect your horizontal work relationships? God provides us with work for many reasons, one of which is to place us in positions where we are able to encourage others to have a right relationship with God. How we conduct ourselves in the workplace as representatives of Christ makes a significant impact on the effectiveness of our witness. Colossians 3:22–4:1

God designed each of us with unique roles, and the family structure is no different. When we understand our roles and the motivation behind them, our families can reveal truths about God's nature and character. God's script for the family is not something meant to limit our individual contributions, but to allow us to truly flourish in our family relationships. Colossians 3:18-21

Do you experience peace with Christ? In Paul's letter to the Colossians, he's imploring the reader to pursue holiness so that the peace of Christ may dwell in their hearts. In this sermon, we find that there are three evidences of holiness in our lives: the peace of Christ, the word of Christ, and the name of Christ. There is no passive pursuit of holiness; it requires intentionality and a life submitted to the Holy Spirit. Colossians 3:15-17