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Samson and Delilah - Strong Made Weak - Judges 16 - Pastor Jason Fritz

In this sermon about the story of Samson from Judges 16 Pastor Jason Fritz talks about the importance of humility and submitting to God. Passeges: Hebrews 11:32-34 Deuteronomy 8:18 Proverbs 30:7-9 Isaiah 55:6-7 Judges 16 Samson and Delilah

"Joseph: Reconciliation" - Genesis 50:15-21

We wrap up our study of Joseph, and find an incredible process of grace and forgiveness that Joseph demonstrates to his brothers, who have wronged him in many ways.  Yet, through Joseph's wisdom and realization that what man has intended as wrong, God has worked on to make right.  Even though Joseph was betrayed by his brothers, those heinous acts turned out to lead him into amazing outcomes.  We learn here that reconciliation is a necessary practice, especially when we realize and trust that through every act, through every seemingly minor event, we have a loving God working underneath the surface to create an amazing story in our lives that transcend any peril or hardship we come across.  We must endure.  And we must forgive those who wrong us, knowing that it's absolutely part of the process of a greater story still yet to happen.

"Joseph - Broken and Repaired" - Genesis 42:1-9; 45:1-12

There is a quote from Craig D. Lounsbrough. He said, "God is able to fix that which is broken so that what stands repaired is immeasurably greater than that which stood before it needed repair. Therefore, the most staggering brokenness conceivable is in reality the greatest opportunity imaginable." Here, in our continuation of our study of Joseph, we notice three key principles: - What feels like weakening is really strengthening. - Suffering often reveals your idols. - God has a dream for your future to use you in other people's lives. Listen in as Pastor Jason Fritz explains.

Sex and Influence - Joseph pt 2 - Genesis 39 | Pastor Jason Fritz | Heroes

Your influence is intended for the Kingdom. As Christians we should not be using our leadership positions as a way to show off ourselves but to show others how great a God we serve. Pastor Jason Fritz talks about sex and its intended purpose as we continue the "Heroes" series in our second week on Joseph. The Bible passage comes from Genesis 39

"Joseph - God is in the Details - How Suffering was used for Good" - Genesis 37 - Pastor Jason Fritz

There are times when we have to walk in obedience to the light that God has given us before He sheds more light on our path. In this week's study of Joseph, Pastor Jason Fritz highlights some important lessons we can glean from this very important figure. - God's wise redeeming love is completely compatible with the terrible things happening to you. - In God's apparent silence, He is still very active. - The cross is proof that God is capable of taking the biggest tragedies and turning them into the greatest glories.

From Death to Life - Pastor Jason Fritz

The story of the resurrection of Jesus is truly miraculous. Not only does it have profound impact on history but it also changes us. Pastor Jason Fritz explains. Happy Easter!

"Jacob - Wrestling With God" - Genesis 32:22-32

This week, with our sixth installment in the "Heroes" series, we continue with the story of Jacob. Again, we see that Jacob is visited by God in his loneliness. Moreover, God visits Jacob in his weakness. This is a picture of how God works in our lives as well; sometimes God actually brings us into a place of weakness so that He can then grow us. Here's something even more profound: God became weak so that you - we - could win. Pastor Jason Fritz explains more in depth.

"Jacob - Encountering God" - Genesis 28:1-5;10-17

Continuing in our Heroes series, this week we look at Jacob's story and how his circumstances and interactions with God shows that the promises given to us are based on God's goodness, and not of our own doing. God is with us, He will protect us, He is working everywhere, and He reveals Himself in our weakness and loneliness. Listen in as Pastor Jason Fritz explains.

"Esau - Anger's Cause and Cure" - Hebrews 12:15-17

There is a quote from the wise King Solomon, who says of anger, "Do not be eager in your heart to be angry, for anger resides in the bosom of fools." In this lesson, Pastor Jason Fritz discusses the cause of destructive anger, and how to cure it.

Abraham, Isaac, and the God Who Provides - Genesis 22:1-14

There's a quote from one of the most influential Christian women of the 20th century, Elisabeth Elliot. She said of the story of Abraham and Isaac, "If this story of Abraham tells us anything it tells you that sometimes your shepherd, who is trying to save you, will feel to you like he is trying to kill you." With that said, Pastor Jason Fritz looks to drive some points through this text: God will call you to something outside of what you want. Where God guides, He provides. And Isaac points the way to the Gospel of Jesus.