Del Cerro Baptist Church

When God pours out his wrath on Nineveh we learn that God is to be feared. But is it right that Christians should fear the Lord? What does it mean to trust in Christ and fear the Lord?

When Paul says that God's power is toward us (the church), what does that mean? And how is the church the fullness of Christ? These two questions broaden our understanding of just how important the church is in God's plan of redemption.

When God promises to avenge those who hate his people it is a comfort to his people. God is just.

After exulting in the blessings that God has given the church, Paul prays that we would be able to see and comprehend those blessings, so that we may be able to live the Christian life.

What is the relationship between the sovereignty of God in salvation, our believing in the Gospel, and the gift of the Holy Spirit?

Paul continues in this word of praise by counting the blessings of those who are in Christ. This week's passage centers around the redemption we have in Christ and the revelation we have of Christ.

Paul emphasizes that the blessings we have in Christ are "in the heavenly places," why is this such an important idea in Christianity? Why does it matter?

Who is Paul? What are saints? What does it mean to be greeted by God?

Through Joseph we learn what it means to trust God.

As Jacob dies and is buried we observe the foundations for the Christian understanding of death.

As we arrive at Jacob's blessing of Joseph we find that Jacob truly is hoping in what is to come.

49:28 describes all that takes place in 49 as a blessing ceremony. How so? Are these truly all blessings? Also why does the Messiah have red eyes?

49:28 describes all that takes place in 49 as a blessing ceremony. How so? Are these truly all blessings? Also why does the Messiah have red eyes?

Out of all of Jacob's life, this day when he adopts and blesses his grandsons is the day that Hebrews 11 says is proof of his faith. Why?

God teaches Jonah (and us) about his mercy. Christians should be disciples of Christ in how we show mercy- we shouldn't be like Jonah.

Joseph establishes his family in Egypt, blesses Pharaoh, feeds Israel, feeds the nations, Jacob is blessed, Jacob asks to be removed from Egypt. This story follows the shape of an X (chiasm) with the center being Joseph's provision of food for Israel and the nations

God brought Jacob's family to Goshen in Egypt, to preserve his people and the seed of the promise.

Mary Magdalene is moved from unbelief to faith in Christ throughout John 20. What happened? Does our path to faith follow hers?

Joseph's brothers meet him face to face and when he finally reveals himself to them they know his forgiveness. Joseph's story points us forward to our reconciliation with God in Christ.

Joseph uses one last "test" to force a confrontation with the brothers. Judah's response is unlike any in the book of Genesis and is a precursor to Christ's work for us.

Mark 10:45 tells us that Jesus came to ransom and serve. Surprisingly, the roots of this go way back to Judah and Joseph!

The brothers go down to Egypt to buy grain and meet their (hidden) exalted brother. Joseph's interaction with them is a bit unusual. In this sermon we explore why Joseph behaves the way he does.

In John 2, Mary tells the servants at the wedding, "Do whatever he tells you." That phrasing seems to echo Pharaoh's words from Genesis 41 "Go to Joseph, do whatever he tells you." Is there a connection between these two commands?

What does it mean that Christians are "called to freedom"? What has Christ freed us to?

God's timing comes to fruition and Joseph is brought out of the pit to interpret Pharaoh's dreams. What does this passage tell us about God?

The Lord fulfills his promises to Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob in Joseph and He is present with Joseph. Joseph's righteousness points us forward to a greater righteousness.

Why are elders often called shepherds? Why are God's people often called his flock? What are the responsibilities of shepherds/elders/pastors in the church?

The Bible often talks about "freedom," especially with regards to the Gospel. What does it mean that Christians are free? What is Christian Freedom?

The Bible makes a thorough case for the reality that those who follow God in Christ will suffer for Christ. How is it that Christians in the west seem to avoid this?