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Joseph Week 1 - Dysfunctional Family

Joseph Week 1 - Dysfunctional Family

BCS Deaf Church Sermon from January 17th, 2016 covering Surviving a Dysfunctional Family in the life of Joseph series.

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January 17, 2016
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  1.  “Forgiveness is not an occasional act, it is a

    constant attitude.” “I have decided to stick with love. Hate is too great a burden to bear.” Who Said: ?
  2.  Worship  At the Cross - Hillsong  Whom

    Shall I Fear? (God of Angel Armies) - Chris Tomlin
  3.   Why is favoritism in a family so bad?

     What did it lead to in Jacob’s life growing up?  Why did Jacob favor Joseph?  What did that lead to with Joseph and his brothers? Favoritism
  4.  How do we make sure that there is no

    favoritism with our kids? What is our goal with how our children treat each other? How do we get there? For Parents:
  5.   How much of who you are now is

    decided by your family background?  Really – Your decision!  Do the sins of your parents and their parents affect you?  Do you have to fall back in to the same sins as your parents? Overcoming a Dysfunctional Family
  6.  Biblical principals to live by: 1. Forgive! 2. Honor

    your mother and father, no matter what! 3. Honor and respect your husband or wife. 4. As far as it depends on you, live at peace with others (Romans 12:8) Overcoming a Dysfunctional Family
  7.  This is the genealogy of Jesus the Messiah the

    son of David, the son of Abraham: 2Abraham was the father of Isaac, Isaac the father of Jacob, Jacob the father of Judah and his brothers, 3Judah the father of Perez and Zerah, whose mother was Tamar, Perez the father of Hezron, Hezron the father of Ram, 4Ram the father of Amminadab, Amminadab the father of Nahshon, Nahshon the father of Salmon, 5Salmon the father of Boaz, whose mother was Rahab, Boaz the father of Obed, whose mother was Ruth, Obed the father of Jesse, 6and Jesse the father of King David. Etc. Can God Use Someone Even If They Have a Bad Family Background?
  8.   God can use you no matter what your

    background!  You are not trapped by the sins or patterns of your parents!  It is your responsibility to forgive and try to heal broken family relationships!  God gives us family to learn how to love and forgive. Take Home Points:
  9.   Liz’s friend, Sarah, needs a heart transplant. She

    has two young sons and they are struggling with hospital bills.  Glena’s friend, Stacey Black, is in pain from a recent car wreck.  The Deaf Ed Program in Bryan has a new boss, Laura!  12 Marines in Hawaii are missing after two helicopters collided. One of the missing marines is from BCS.  Jena needs our continued prayer for healing from severe pain in her neck. Prayer Requests
  10.  Breakaway starts Tuesday, Jan 26th, at 9 PM. The

    first Breakaway will be in Kyle field! Deaf Social dinner before Breakaway at 7 PM at Jason’s Deli! Announcements