First Baptist Church Lipan, TX Troy Strickland

Favor on Foreign Soil - Genesis 39:1-6
JUST BECAUSE YOU ARE AT THE WORST POINT IN YOUR LIFE DOES NOT MEAN GOD ISN’T THERE
SOMETIMES IT IS IN YOUR WORST TIMES THAT YOU SEE GOD THE CLEAREST
GOD USES THESE TIMES TO TEACH US TO RELY ON HIM
IF YOU ARE TRULY WALKING WITH GOD, THOSE AROUND YOU SHOULD SEE THE DIFFERENCE
A LIFE OF INTEGRITY BREEDS RELATIONSHIPS OF FAVOR & TRUST
GOD USES THOSE WHO TRUST IN HIM TO BLESS THOSE WHO MAY NOT EVEN KNOW HIM

The Betrayal - Genesis 37:12-36
DECEIT OR DISHONESTY ALWAYS CAUSES PAIN, CONFUSION, AND/OR ANXIETY.
YOU DON’T HAVE TO TELL A LIE TO BE GUILTY OF LYING.
JEALOUSY AND ANGER UNCHECKED BECOME A CANCER WITHIN YOU.
BETRAYAL REQUIRES RELATIONSHIP.
GOD IS NEVER SILENT. HE IS ALWAYS SPEAKING.
EVERY ACTION WILL HAVE CONSEQUENCES YOU MUST LIVE WITH.
SOMETIMES YOU REALLY REAP WHAT YOU SOW.
ONE OF THE GREATEST WORDS IN THE BIBLE IS MEANWHILE.
YOU CAN’T STOP GOD’S PLAN.

Faith in Dysfunction - Genesis 37:1-11
In the midst of dysfunction, God is still at work.
God wants to work in your life to do something great, but you might not see it today.
You can have assurance that God has a plan for your life.
When it comes to broken relationships, nobody is innocent.
When the Father shows you favor, accept it with humility.
If God gives you a message that includes others, share it appropriately.

Act Like Andrew - John 1:35-42

Who is this Jesus? - Matthew 16:13-20

What we believe about Jesus is often colored by what others have said.
What we believe about Jesus must come from the true source.
What we believe about Jesus must move us from information to transformation.
The Church is built on the confession of believers.
Our confession of Christ gives us the power to beat death, and a relationship to live like they do in Heaven.
Who you say Jesus is will determine if you will share Him.

How Do I Love Thee? - John 21:15-23
Jesus doesn't sweep problems under the rug.
Believers must decide the place Jesus holds in our life
Do you love Jesus more than the things that bring you security?
Do you love Jesus more than you love others?
Do you love Jesus more than others do?
The ministry Jesus has for someone else has no bearing on his ministry for me.