Episodi

  • JOSEPH: Awakening Your Conscience (Genesis 42)
    May 14 2024

    Pastor Phil's sermon "Awakening Your Conscience" in "The Story of Joseph" series highlights how ignoring our conscience is like ignoring a smoke detector. Using the story of Joseph's brothers, we are shown the consequences of ignoring conscience and the importance of repentance. Through examples of emptiness, pain, and testing, the sermon emphasizes that God uses circumstances to awaken our conscience and lead us to spiritual restoration. Listeners are urged to heed their conscience, seek God's mercy, and find hope in His forgiveness.

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    28 min
  • JOSEPH: Don't Call It A Comeback (Genesis 41)
    May 7 2024
    Pastor Phil explores Joseph's journey as a tale of overcoming adversity and remaining faithful to God. Comparing it to famous comebacks in history, Pastor Phil highlights Joseph's rise from being a slave and prisoner to becoming second in command of Egypt. Emphasizing the importance of humility, faith, and resilience, the sermon encourages listeners to trust in God's plan during hardships. Ultimately, it conveys the message that trials are opportunities for growth and faith, with a reminder of God's faithfulness and promise of good things ahead.

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    26 min
  • JOSEPH: The BETTER Joseph (Genesis 40)
    Apr 30 2024

    Today's sermon focused on the story of Joseph from Genesis chapter 40, highlighting Joseph's humility and compassion despite his own challenges. The pastor drew parallels between Joseph's outward-focused response and Jesus' selfless nature. He emphasized the importance of sharing the message of Jesus and not being ashamed to proclaim it, urging listeners to reflect on their own responses to difficult situations. The sermon ended with a prayer of gratitude and a call to remember Jesus publicly.

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    17 min
  • JOSEPH: God's Favor Is Greater (Genesis 39)
    Apr 22 2024
    Pastor Phil Ayres discusses the story of Joseph in Genesis, emphasizing the structure of story arcs found in literature and film. Joseph remains faithful despite being sold into slavery, accused falsely, and imprisoned. The sermon highlights the themes of God's favor, resisting temptation, injustice, and the importance of truth in the face of adversity. Listeners are encouraged to seek God's favor, resist temptation, and reflect on their relationship with God.

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    28 min
  • JOSEPH: The Prophecy & The Pit (Genesis 37:5-28)
    Apr 15 2024
    Pastor Phil discusses the story of Joseph, emphasizing the value of learning from Old Testament characters like Joseph. He highlights Joseph's resilience and faith in overcoming challenges. The sermon delves into the themes of family dynamics, dreams, and trusting in God's promises, drawing parallels between Joseph's experiences and Jesus', and encouraging the congregation to seek guidance from the Bible. Pastor Phil concludes by underlining the importance of accepting Jesus Christ and seeking forgiveness, while also prompting further exploration of Joseph's story to see justice served.
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    30 min
  • JOSEPH: The Genesis of Dysfunction (Gen 37:1-4)
    Apr 8 2024

    Pastor Ayres explores dysfunction in families citing biblical examples and highlights the story of Joseph as a testimony of God's redemption in brokenness. He cautions against favoritism and cliques, advocating for inclusivity and humility within families and churches. Using James 2:1-4, he addresses the sin of partiality and emphasizes the need to love others as oneself. The sermon concludes with an invitation to delve into Joseph's story, urging application of lessons learned through love, humility, and adherence to the golden rule.

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    30 min
  • The Whole Story: Easter
    Apr 2 2024

    Pastor Phil Ayres' sermon "The Whole Story Easter" underscores the significance of Easter beyond bunny and eggs, focusing on Jesus' resurrection. He explains Jesus' truthfulness, power over death, and keeping of promises. The sermon also explores how the resurrection offers forgiveness for the past, strength for the present, and security for the future through a relationship with Christ.

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    30 min
  • The Whole Story (Genesis 3:15)
    Mar 26 2024

    Pastor Phil's sermon "The Whole Story" emphasizes the importance of understanding the full narrative of Jesus, starting from the promise of salvation in Genesis. He highlights the fulfillment of over 300 prophecies by Jesus, showing his divine purpose and mission. The sermon challenges listeners to consider their role in the ongoing story of Jesus, calling on believers to share the good news and inviting non-believers to explore their place in the narrative of salvation. Ultimately, it stresses that Jesus came to seek and save everyone, extending an invitation to all to be part of his redemptive story.

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    23 min