Jospeh: Hero of the Faith

The Place of Preparation II

October 6, 2024 • Steven W. McAbee • Genesis 41

Pain when properly handled, can shape our lives for greatness. Pain when mishandled can ruin our lives. History is full of individuals who possessed struggles and scars which formed the foundation for remarkable achievements. We could mention several people and give numerous examples of people who were prepared by God in great trials, but no life is clearer than the life of Joseph.

God’s Providential Rule Part I

July 21, 2024 • Steven W. McAbee • Genesis 37, John 4:5, Genesis 33:19, Acts 7:9

Greetings in the name of the one who soon to return: Jesus Christ! Welcome to Shady Grove, a place where people can meet Jesus, engage in life-giving community, and everyone is welcome. We believe in creating a space where people can have authentic encounters with Christ, discover their gifts and use them for God's glory. Today I will begin a message on Joseph. He was the favorite son of the patriarch Jacob, and his jealous brothers sell him into slavery where he eventually ends up incarcerated, interprets dreams and rises to great power and influence. There’s so much in the story. I can’t wait to get started!

God’s Providential Rule Part II (Podcast)

July 22, 2024 • Steven W. McAbee • Genesis 37

Joseph, was the favorite son of the patriarch Jacob, and his jealous brothers sell him into slavery where he eventually ends up incarcerated, interprets dreams and rises to great power and influence. There’s so much in the story.

EE Podcast: Typology and Shadows

July 23, 2024 • Steven W. McAbee • Genesis 37

Joseph, was the favorite son of the patriarch Jacob, and his jealous brothers sell him into slavery where he eventually ends up incarcerated, interprets dreams and rises to great power and influence. There’s so much in the story.

Dreams Become Nightmares

July 28, 2024 • Steven W. McAbee • Genesis 37

When families fight it is an awful thing. It usually is far more vindictive than when strangers fight. When families fight it is usually very ugly. The hurt of a family feud cuts deep, and I would suggest that when a family hurts one another that hurt is unprecedented. Today, Pastor Steven shares an important message on jealousy, resentment, and unresolved tension.

EE Podcast: Jealousy

July 30, 2024 • Steven W. McAbee

Joseph was one of the twelve tribes of Israel, a son of Jacob and his wife Rachel. Known as “the righteous one,” he was favored by his father (who gave him a special colored coat) and sold by his brothers to Egypt, where he ultimately became ruler of the land, second only to King Pharaoh. Along that journey, Joseph experiences real life jealousy. First, his own family his brothers hate him, and her ate up with jealousy. Jealousy can become our worst nightmare. It confuses our thoughts and causes us to act in ways. We will often regret. In this special edition episode, pastor Steven talks about jealousy. If we have jealousy in our lives today, let us repent and return to God, who is the only answer.

Sold as a Slave

August 4, 2024 • Steven W. McAbee • Genesis 39:1–6

Joseph is an epic story it's filled with real life, tragedy, heartache, and victory. The principals that we find here in this story, are central to the principles that can change our lives even in today's culture. As we study the character of Joseph, we will find that in a world where faith was fading and integrity was rare, Joseph shines like a star in the nighttime sky. Let us inspire to be the same.

Joseph As A Slave

August 11, 2024 • Steven W. McAbee • Genesis 39

Nowhere in history is there a story more compelling than Joseph's. It reads like an epic novel, filled with intrigue, tension, temptations, and radical emotions. it touches us deeply because we can see ourselves facing the same kinds of difficulty as did Joseph. The challenge for me is the challenge for you: can we will we possess a faith that perseveres?

EE Podcast: Temptation

August 14, 2024 • Steven W. McAbee • Genesis 39

Joseph was one of the twelve tribes of Israel, a son of Jacob and his wife Rachel. Known as “the righteous one,” he was favored by his father (who gave him a special colored coat) and sold by his brothers to Egypt, where he ultimately became ruler of the land, second only to King Pharaoh. Along that journey, Joseph experiences real life jealousy. First, his own family his brothers hate him, and her ate up with jealousy. Jealousy can become our worst nightmare. It confuses our thoughts and causes us to act in ways. We will often regret. In this special edition episode, pastor Steven talks about jealousy. If we have jealousy in our lives today, let us repent and return to God, who is the only answer.

Temptation From The Soil of Success

August 18, 2024 • Steven W. McAbee • Genesis 39

Welcome to Shady Grove! We believe, like generations before us, that God changes lives through His Church. Here we meet Jesus in Word, Worship and Sacrament. Here we become more like Jesus for the sake of the world. We joyfully invite you to explore Shady Grove and find here a community with passionate hearts for the Gospel that impacts everyday life.

Podcast: Staying Faithful

August 20, 2024 • Steven W. McAbee • Genesis 39

Life's not promised to be fair or easy and neither is our faith. This is a simple look at the endurance. Joseph must have had to stay faithful.

Success in Singleness

August 25, 2024 • Steven W. McAbee • Genesis 39, Psalm 105:13–28

Having been unfairly treated, unexpectedly restricted by circumstances, and falsely accused, Joseph finds himself in prison - again. In fact, according to Genesis chapter 40:15, he's in a dungeon. He's back in the pit again, this time at the very bottom of the Egyptian pit. It's starting all over again. How will Joseph respond? How can this be success in his singleness? Pastor Steven says today it is because God was with him.

Podcast: Rejecting Temptation

August 28, 2024 • Steven W. McAbee • Genesis 39