Joseph — Sermons — Samuel Mills

Do You Want To Be Set Free?

We have come to a point in Joseph’s story when he meets his brothers for the first time after being abandoned and sold away into slavery. This encounter highlights two struggles we all face that require liberation: first is deception and the second is self-deception. Joseph's part in this meeting reflects a life living in deception, as he was intentionally pretending not to know his brothers; thereby, instigating a plot to test them. His brothers, on the other hand, reveal a life living in self-deception. They had abandoned and sold their brother Joseph, lied about it to their father, and buried their sin deep in their minds to be forgotten. They carried on with life like Joseph never existed until—as we will see—the truth is revealed and exposes the deception and self-deception of both parties. I would like to explore the important question: “do you want to be set free?”; a freedom from deception and self-deception.

SermonsSamuel MillsFebruary 14, 2021Samuel Mills, Self-Deception, Deception, Joseph, FreedomComment

Hope That Restores

Isaiah 7 details the story of King Ahaz facing an impending invasion by neighbouring enemies. He feels frightened, overwhelmed and hopeless. Through Isaiah the prophet, God asks him to request a sign as a proof that he will support and protect Ahaz from defeat. Instead of replying with a sign, Ahaz seeks protection by creating unhealthy and unapproved alliances with other nations. Yet God gives an unusual sign, “The virgin will conceive, have a son, and name him Immanuel.” How does this sign impact Ahaz?

This unusual sign spoken hundreds of years earlier points to the birth of Jesus. We celebrate this Christmas season because of Immanuel, God with us. Through this important sign we will learn two vital truths that will help us understand how hope restores God’s presence, provision, promises and purpose for our lives. When life seems broken and hopeless, we must hold to the belief and hope thatGod is with us and restores us.

SermonsSamuel MillsDecember 16, 2018Samuel Mills, The Bridge, Toronto, Hope, Restores, Isaiah 7, King Ahaz, Virgin Birth, Jesus, Christmas, Mary, Joseph, Baby Jesus, NativityComment

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