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The Patriarchs
This series, in four parts, looks at some of the founding fathers of the Christian faith: Abraham, Isaac, Jacob and Joseph, considering what lessons we can learn from their lives.
The Patriarchs: Joseph, Total Forgiveness - Genesis 50: 15-21
| Sun Sep 7 '08
Adrian explores how we can get rid of bitterness and resentment and get over past hurts, failures and disappointments by looking at Joseph’s triumph in Genesis 50.
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The Patriarchs: Joseph, God’s Favour on a Family - Genesis 45-47
| Sun Aug 31 '08
Jacob, after hearing that his son Joseph is alive, is revived and a transformation occurs within him. Evidence that God uses weak people to further display his glory.
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The Patriarchs: Joseph, Genuine Repentance and faith - Genesis 43-45
| Sun Aug 24 '08
Rhys Scott speaks on Genesis 43 to 45, sharing how Joseph lived full of faith knowing God was in every part of his life.
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The Patriarchs: Joseph, A Lesson in Forgiveness - Genesis 41:41-42:28
| Sun Aug 17 '08
Forgiveness is at the centre of the Christian life, we are called to forgive as Jesus has forgiven us. But how do you forgive when you have been caused tremendous pain by another?
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The Patriarchs: Joseph, Patience - Genesis 40-41
| Sun Aug 10 '08
What should we learn when we have to wait? How God develops our character through making us wait.. and why it’s essential.
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The Patriarchs: How to Succeed when Sexual Temptation Strikes - Genesis 39:1-23
| Sun Aug 3 '08
James Haslam uses Joseph’s encounter with Potiphar’s wife to learn strategies for success to overcome the traps of sexual temptation
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The Patriarchs: Joseph, an Introduction - Genesis 37:1-36
| Sun Jul 27 '08
The first of ‘The Patriarchs’ series, focussing on Joseph where we see how God continues to works out his saving promises through an unlikely family and in every situation
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The Patriarchs: Jacob, Passing the Promotion Test - Genesis 32:22-32
| Sun Jun 15 '08
The deceiver becomes Israel. David looks at some of the key lessons that God teaches us before promotion from the story of Jacob wrestling with God.
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The Patriarchs: Jacob, Unfinished Business - Genesis 32:1-21
| Sun Jun 8 '08
Our favourite cowardly schemer Jacob gets ready for a showdown with his brother Esau, who’s been waiting 20 years for the chance to kill Jacob.
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The Patriarchs: Jacob, Building Character Under Pressure - Genesis 29:1-30
| Sun Jun 1 '08
Character investment; a strategy for success. David sets out key principles from the life of Jacob, that enable us to develop a character of strength as we go through challenging circumstances
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The Patriarchs: Jacob, Life Transforming Encounters - Genesis 28:10-22
| Sun May 25 '08
Alone and cut off from the inheritance he stole, Jacob lays his head on a rock as night falls unaware that this will be a turning point in his life. We consider God’s promise to him and Jacob’s response to God.
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The Patriarchs: Jacob, Turning Life’s Tragedies into Triumphs - Genesis 27:1-30
| Sun May 18 '08
Life changing principles for transforming lives. David investigates the key factors for avoiding the tragedy that Isaac, Rebekah & Jacob brought upon themselves and each other.
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The Patriarchs: Isaac, Ordinary People Doing Extraordinary Things - Genesis 26:1-22
| Sun Apr 13 '08
God’s promises enable us to accomplish extraordinary things in our lives. David sets out important lessons from the life of Isaac which show us how God’s words enable us to overcome the obstacles we face. Gen 26:1-22
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The Patriarchs: Isaac, How To Miss God - Genesis 25:19-24
| Sun Apr 6 '08
Adrian continues our series on Isaac, looking at the sins of Isaac’s son’s Jacob and Esau.
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The Patriarchs: Isaac, Handling Times of Change - Genesis 25:1-18
| Sun Mar 30 '08
Important principles for handling change. David uncovers key principles as Abraham hands on the baton of leadership to Isaac. Gen 25:1-18
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The Patriarchs: Abraham, Marriage Made in Heaven - Genesis 24
| Sun Aug 26 '07
Ross Bull takes the timeless love story of Isaac and Rebekah to outline God’s principles for finding a spouse and preparing for marriage.
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The Patriarchs: Abraham, Judgment and Salvation at Sodom - Genesis 19:1-29
| Sun Aug 19 '07
The story of God’s judgment of Sodom and rescue of Lot is a challenge to our culture in many ways. Will we see sin from God’s perspective, and will we choose to take responsibility for our lives in a way that pleases God?
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The Patriarchs: Abraham, Foundations of Intercession - Genesis 18:16-33
| Sun Aug 12 '07
Simon Ash looks at Genesis 18:16-33 to see how God reveals his plans and his character to increase our faith and encourage us to approach him in prayer.
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The Patriarchs: Abraham, Promise, Patience and Persecution - Genesis 16 & 21
| Sun Aug 5 '07
Life is sometimes complicated and painful. The tragic story of Genesis 16 and 21 teaches us some important lessons about making Godly decisions in the midst of difficult circumstances, and reveals God’s heart for the fatherless.
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The Patriarchs: Abraham, Growing in Faith - Genesis 15:1-21
| Sun Jul 22 '07
Abraham handled his doubts by expressing them to God. David Stroud explains how patience and perseverance are key qualities for growing in faith.
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The Patriarchs: Developing Habits that God Rewards - Genesis 14: 13-22
| Sun Jun 10 '07
Abram was a man who developed godly habits and was used greatly by God. David Stroud explains how you can show grace to others, give time to worshipping God and learn to make wise decisions. Gen 14:1-22.
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The Patriarchs: Abraham, Passing the Test - Genesis 22:1-19
| Sun Apr 29 '07
God tests those He calls to shape our character and our faith. Abraham is a wonderful model when it comes to laying down his own dreams, and passing the tests God sets us, and we do well to learn from him. Rhys Scott looks at Genesis 22, and its implications for our lives today.
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The Patriarchs: Abraham, Making the Most of the Future - Genesis 12:1-3
| Sun Apr 22 '07
How should we plan for our future? Our lives must be caught up with God’s purposes for his people, which can lead us on a thrilling adventure as we play our part in God’s great plan. David Stroud teaches from Genesis 12 and the call of Abraham, and its significance for us today.