The Life of Joseph Week 6 -Humility in Success

BCS Deaf Church Sermon from February 21st, 2016 covering Humility in Success in the life of Joseph series.

Transcript

1. { The Life of Joseph Week 6: “Humility in Success” BCS Deaf Church - Feb 21, 2015
3. Passover: Exodus 12
4. Passover Lamb
5. Lamb’s blood saves Jews
7. Worship
8. { From the Pit to the Palace Genesis 41
9. The Life of Joseph: How To Handle Success
10. 1. Remember: suffering frequently precedes success
11. Genesis 41:16 “I cannot do it,” Joseph replied to Pharaoh, “but God will give Pharaoh the answer he desires.” 2. Give God Credit
12.  False Humility?  Denial?  Pride?  Accept it and give God credit! How do you accept compliments?
13. Genesis 41:25 ‘Then Joseph said to Pharaoh, “The dreams of Pharaoh are one and the same. God has revealed to Pharaoh what He is about to do.” ‘ 3. Remember who is really in charge!
14. Genesis 50:19-21 ‘19But Joseph said to them, “Don’t be afraid. Am I in the place of God? 20You intended to harm me, but God intended it for good to accomplish what is now being done, the saving of many lives. 21So then, don’t be afraid. I will provide for you and your children.” ‘ 4. Understand Your Position and Fulfill Your Purpose!
15. Luke 12:48 “Whoever has been given much will be responsible for much. Much more will be expected from the one who has been given more.” 4. Understand Your Position and Fulfill Your Purpose!
16. Proverbs 11:2 “When pride comes, then comes disgrace, but with humility comes wisdom.“ 5. Humble Yourself
17. 6. Don’t Get Lazy or Complacent!
18. Luke 12:18-21 18“Then he said, ‘This is what I’ll do. I will tear down my barns and build bigger ones, and there I will store my surplus grain. 19And I’ll say to myself, ‘You have plenty of grain laid up for many years. Take life easy; eat, drink and be merry.’” 7. Understand life is short and this is not our home.
19. Luke 12:18-21 “20But God said to him, ‘You fool! This very night your life will be demanded from you. Then who will get what you have prepared for yourself?’ 21This is how it will be with whoever stores up things for themselves but is not rich toward God.” 7. Understand life is short and this is not our home.
20. 8. Use Your Blessings To Bless Others
21.  The Faulkner Family – Brock passed away on Feb 17th. The funeral was this afternoon. Prayer
22.  Deaf Social in March will either be at Fuddruckers or Grand Station.  Dinner before Breakaway – Tuesday night, 7:00pm at Jason’s Deli  Breakaway Tuesday night at 9:00pm in Reed Arena. Certified Interpreters will be available in Section 109. Announcements