Sermon Resources
Ben Connelly - Sunday, 31 July 2022
God in the good and hard times
Scripture References: Genesis 29:1-30, Genesis 24:1-21, 2 Corinthians 11:28-33, 2 Corinthians 12:1-10
Gathering Growing Going
Loading Content...
The link has been copied to your clipboard; paste it anywhere you would like to share it.
CloseIt’s often easy to see God working in the good times in our lives. But, where is God when things get hard? In Genesis 29 Jacob is forced to face the consequences of his sin and faces some challenging times. But this does not mean that God has left him. In fact, it is these very challenges that God will use to shape Jacob into the father of the Israelites. God did not abandon Jacob in his suffering—God will not abandon us in our suffering. But in His grace, He uses it to shape us to be the people He wants us to be.
Scripture References: Genesis 29:1-30, Genesis 24:1-21, 2 Corinthians 11:28-33, 2 Corinthians 12:1-10
Related Topics: Genesis | More Messages from Ben Connelly | Download Audio
![]() |
Stand Firm in God's CitizenshipBernard Gabbott - Sunday, 29 January 2023Philippians 4:1-14 |
|
![]() |
The goodness of recognising and confronting sinBernard Gabbott - Sunday, 22 January 20231 John 1:8-10, 1 John 2:1-8 |
|
![]() |
The goodness of God's communityBernard Gabbott - Sunday, 15 January 2023Colossians 3:12-17 |
|
![]() |
Live the Good LifePhil Firth - Sunday, 8 January 2023Colossians 3:1-11 |
|
![]() |
The Good LifeBernard Gabbott - Sunday, 1 January 2023Colossians 3:1-4 |
|
![]() |
The King is HereBernard Gabbott - Sunday, 25 December 2022Matthew 2:1-12 |
|
![]() |
His announcement, identity & job descriptionBen Connelly - Saturday, 24 December 2022Luke 2:1-20 |
|
![]() |
Joy to the WorldBen Connelly - Sunday, 18 December 2022Psalms 98:1-9 |
|
![]() |
O Come All You FaithfulPhil Firth - Sunday, 11 December 2022Luke 2:8-20 |
|
![]() |
Hark the Herald Angels SingBernard Gabbott - Sunday, 4 December 2022Luke 2:1-20 |
|
Philippi was a Roman city. Established as such in about 42BC, it was proudly Roman, proudly populated by ex-soldiers, all Roman citizens. And, yet, in this very city, many had changed their citizenship. They had heard the good news of Jesus. They had met the One who had been raised from the dead, with all authority and power in heaven and earth. They had understood His humility and power. They had been transferred, and were now transformed. They had met Jesus. As citizens of Jesus’ kingdom, not only did they eagerly look forward to the day when all His authority would be displayed – they now were to ‘live your life in a manner worthy of the gospel of Christ’ (Phil.1:27). They had to ‘live as you are’.
God reminds us that sin is real, and it can be forgiven. This is the truth of His word (just read the heart-rending Psalm 51, as David confesses his sin and turns to God alone to be forgiven!). God reminds us that sin can really be taken on, because we have one who stands in for us, and has transferred and transformed us (His name is Jesus!). God reminds us that dealing with sin, and trusting in Jesus, is the truth of grace and obedience going hand-in-hand. To know Jesus is to be the object of God’s grace. To know Jesus is to obey Jesus – obedience displays that we have received grace.
God’s mob are a unique community. Created by God, through Jesus, it is made up of people who all have their lives ‘hidden with Christ’. It is open to any person, who comes to Jesus. It is forgiving and forbearing. It is peaceful, loving and constantly thankful. It is rich and singing, because of God’s word. And it reflects God in such a way that man-made divisions disappear. Isn’t that good?
13 Dewhurst St, Narrabri NSW 2390
Ph: (02) 6792 2151
Email: Click Here
8:30am & 10:30am each Sunday
9:00am each Sunday in January
Copyright © 2023 · Genesis Framework · WordPress · Log in