The Life of Joseph: The Pain Continues

Welcome Graham fam! We are so glad you could watch Sunday morning online with us. Sermon: The Life of Joseph – The Pain Continues Introduction: * Week three of the Life of Joseph series. * Recap of Joseph’s choice to be different and the pain he endured. * Today’s focus: “The Pain Continues.” Scripture: * Genesis 39:2-3 (Joseph in Potiphar’s house) * Genesis 39:6c-15 (Falsely Accused) * Genesis 39:19-23 (Joseph Put in Prison) * Genesis 40:20-23 (Joseph interprets the dreams of the chief baker and the chief cup bearer) Points: * Don’t be surprised at the insult to your injury: * Trials and tribulations are rarely one-time events. * Satan seeks to add insult to injury to turn us from the Lord. * Remember that God can use our pain for our good and His glory. * Don’t expect the pain to be over quickly: * Biblical stories often span years, not just chapters. * Joseph spent 13 years as a slave and prisoner before seeing light. * Difficult circumstances can last longer than we expect. * Stay faithful: * Faithfulness is crucial during prolonged difficulties. * Satan tries to break us, but God sustains us beyond our breaking point. * Joseph’s faithfulness set the stage for God to use him powerfully. * James 1:2-4: Consider it joy when facing trials, as they develop perseverance. Closing: * Scripture calls us to be faithful through pain. How will you respond to your trials? * Hebrews 4:19 * Revelation 3:5 If you would like to watch our past services, you can do so here: https://www.gcwesleyan.org/teaching/ Like and subscribe to our new YouTube channel, Graham Chapel Youth! We are producing some funny videos as well as live streaming our Wednesday night youth group: https://is.gd/grahamyouth. If you would like to give to Graham Chapel, you can do so here: https://www.gcwesleyan.org/give/ Graham Chapel Wesleyan Church is in Mayo, SC which is near Cowpens and Chesnee in Spartanburg County, South Carolina. We are affiliated with the Wesleyan denomination and have a diverse congregation. We would love to have you join us on Sunday mornings in person, or on Wednesdays with our youth! Visit our website to learn more. #wesleyanchurch #grahamchapel #onespartanburg #churchonline