Holly Springs Bible Fellowship Podcasts

Genesis 41 30- 52 – Joseph seeks to honor God in times of hardship and prosperity. His focus is always forward, and he does not focus on past hurts. Joseph sees those “hurts” as opportunities for God to work out His plan. Trust God this week in every situation.  

Benediction. Genesis 41 1-29 The boldness of Joseph is demonstrated in his approach to Pharaoh. He shows an unwavering trust in God's timing and purpose. Joseph does not allow a pagan world to intimidate or hinder his message from God. He turns the focus of every situation to the glory of God. I pray that we all live with the same focus and boldness this week.  

Genesis 40 – Joseph keeps a godly perspective throughout his circumstances. When tested by God, he focuses on service rather than his circumstances. He trusts that God's timing is perfect, and he looks at each situation as a way to glorify and honor his God in a pagan world.  

Genesis 39:11-23  God uses Joseph's life to remind us that God is more interested in our character than our comfort.  Joseph establishes a strong foundation of trusting God in every situation and finding contentment in God.  Joseph set an example of living so that false accusations were difficult to believe based on his outward lifestyle.  I pray that we can each serve God in the same way. 

Genesis 39:1-10 We start to learn the secret of Joseph's life in a pagan world. He realized the value of Trust, and he guarded it with clear boundaries. He understood that his relationship with God was important, and God was with him in all he did. I pray that each of us has the same focus and attitude as we serve God this week.  

Karl Luther filled the pulpit for pastor Jim who was attending his Father-in-laws funeral in Virginia.   

Nehemiah 3 - God saved us to serve, not sit and soak. For His kingdom to go forward, we must be about the work of serving him. It involves all of serving where He has put us and with willing hearts and hands 

The shepherds remind us that Christians all have a story. It is our job to share that story with the world. Life in this world will have struggles and difficulties. Our job is to not run from the hardship but to embrace it and respond to it in a way that Honors God and exalts Christ. Be obedient as God uses you in 2022. 

Luke 1,2 – The Christmas story is a story of Great JOY.  Christians are to be people of joy, despite difficult circumstances.  We do not allow people to rob us of the joy we have in the Christ of the Christmas story.  We realize that whatever we have is enough, content with what God has provided. 

John 1:1-14 John’s account of the Christmas story reminds us that Jesus as the creator God came and “tented” among us.  Don’t lose the wonder and mystery of what He did at Christmas.  As a Christian (a “little” Christ), allow the world to see the light of Christ in your life this season. 

Benediction.  Genesis 37:25-36 Joseph’s journey to Egypt reminds us that God is in control.  He orchestrates the smallest of details to accomplish His purposes.  Jacob teaches us that we will reap what we sow.  We have to make changes now and be careful to sow the right things.  Be sensitive to God’s work in your life and respond by trusting Him.  

Genesis 37:12-24- Joseph’s story is a great reminder that we must deal with our sin while it is still small.  Reuben is an example of someone who starts with potential, but wastes it and never ends up accomplishing what God had for him.  Joseph reminds us that God is in control and has a plan.  Even “pit” experiences have a purpose in our lives, but we have to remain faithful and trust God.  

Luke 17:11-19 - In this story, Jesus reminds us that He offers salvation to everyone regardless of circumstances and background.  He also warns us that people can experience Christian things without possessing Christ.  Genuine Christianity involves a relationship with Christ, not an experience of religion.  Allow Christ to be seen in you this week.  

Genesis 37:5-11 - God reveals Himself clearly in His word today.  He has given us the Holy Spirit and fellow believers to help guide, instruct, and encourage us as we grow in Christ.  Instead of starting with our circumstances, we have to begin with God.  God uses these dreams to give Joseph hope for the future.  He gives us His Word, His Spirit, and fellow believers to guide us.  Look to Him this week and glorify Him in all you do. 

Genesis 37:1-4 - Joseph's life reminds us that our family history does impact and influence our life.  Everyone must decide what family history needs to be embraced and what family cycles need to be broken.  We are not products of our environment, but we are influenced and impacted by our family history.  Joseph is an excellent example of someone raised in a dysfunctional family, yet he overcame his environment.  Don't blame your past for your current choices in life.  

The parables of Jesus remind us that God's Kingdom is very different from the world on this earth.  Jesus teaches us to use our time here wisely.  Our existence here is unpredictable, so we must always be ready to meet our master.  What we do with Jesus here will determine whether we spend eternity with Him or apart from Him.  Choose Jesus while you still have the opportunity because you will spend eternity somewhere when your life on this earth ends.   

John 10:11-21 - In the parable of the Good Shepherd, Jesus reminds us that we are all sheep.  Everyone is following a shepherd.  Which Shepherd are you following?  One Shepherd gives life, and the other Shepherd brings destruction.  Who you follow will determine your life here and in the world to come, so choose wisely.  

Luke 16:19-31 - The implications of the parable of the Rich man and Lazarus are sobering.  Jesus explains in clear terms that everyone will live somewhere in the world to come.  The righteous will be with Him, and the unrighteous will spend eternity in a place of punishment for rejecting His offer of salvation.  Each of us must be ready for the day that we leave this world and enter our eternal world. 

Luke 14:15-24 The Great Banquet parable reminds us that the invitation to accept Christ is offered to everyone without discrimination.  Every person decides in this world to accept or reject God’s invitation to salvation.  Those who reject God’s invitation here will not get another opportunity.  As Christians, we are challenged to invite everyone to be a part of God’s Kingdom because God wants his banquet to be as full as possible with everyone who will come.