North Valley Baptist Church

In this sermon Pastor Scott introduces a new sermon series in First and Second Thessalonians. To begin with,  the focus is on First Thessalonians, where the Apostle Paul has written to a new church to encourage them in their faith, and give them instructions where they still need to grow, in light of the persecution they face. 

What makes you struggle with your prayer life? What keeps you from coming to God in prayer, expressing your needs, and seeking His will? Could it be that you lack confidence in God when you pray? Could that stem from having a low view of God? David had a high view of God. He saw God as utterly holy and righteous, and so he could trust that God would deal justly towards his enemies. This gave David...

During COVID-19, restrictions, lockdown, and even with so many losing their jobs, many have been left asking "How long?!" Whatever circumstances you find yourself in, or have been in, you may be asking "how long". As we look at Psalm 13 we find David asking that same question of God, as he suffered through his circumstances. Therefore, in Psalm 13 we see a model for how we are to processes our fee...

In this sermon through Genesis 49-50 we read of Jacob's prophetic announcement for each of his sons, for when their tribes settle in the land. We also read of the deaths of Jacob and Joseph. In this passage it is clear that God is sovereign and faithful. He will do what He says and His people can trust and obey Him. It is clear that man's responsibility and God's sovereignty coexist. This being th...

This sermon covers Genesis 47:13-48:22. At the open of the text, the Egyptians have given all that they have, including their land and themselves, in order to by grain from Joseph. In this way, Joseph has saved the people from starvation and has increased Pharaoh's wealth. After this, we begin to see some of the last movements of Jacob's life. In that, we see his priorities and his trust in the fa...

When we struggle to extend forgiveness to those who have hurt us, we can look to Joseph as an example of what it look like to truly forgive and see, at least one aspect of how we do that. Though Joseph was in a position, the second most powerful man in Egypt, to enact retribution on his brothers who sold him into slavery, instead he forgave them. Followers of the one true God must be marked with f...

In this sermon we see Joseph, as governor of Egypt, and still unrecognized by his brothers, continues to put his brothers to the test to see if they have changed, or if they are the same men who sold him as a slave. As the story unfolds that change in Joseph's brothers is put on display through Judah and his offering himself to save Benjamin. There must be repentance if there is going to be true r...

In Genesis chapter 42 we see Joseph's brothers arrive in Egypt looking to by grain to take back to Canaan for their family, due to the famine. There, they encounter their brother Joseph, rule over Egypt, second only to Pharaoh. But they do not recognize him as their brother, though he recognizes them. This chapter begins a series of tests that Joseph puts his brothers through. Some may ask, "why b...

We all struggle, at least from time to time, with feeling out of control. The truth is, even when we do feel in control it is really just a delusion. We are never really in control, but as we see in Joseph’s life, God is in control. He is in control of every event, every choice, every circumstance right down to the smallest detail. That includes the timing of everything. Rarely do things unfold on...

We read in chapter 39 that the LORD was with Joseph, and therefore Joseph was successful in all he did. Therefore, his master, Potiphar, promoted him to be manager over everything that belonged to Potiphar, only excluding Potiphar's privet matters. Than, as Joseph is tempted by Potiphar's wife, Joseph does the right thing. Joseph resists he advantages. But feeling rejected, she brings an accusatio...

This sermon takes a look at the apparent interruption in the Joseph narrative, where the focus shifts to Joseph's brother, Judah. Here we see how no choice or sin can thwart God's plan, instead God is sovereign over all, and will use even the sinful choices of His people to bring about His good purposes for His glory. 

This sermon continues the story of Joseph by looking at the sovereignty of God guiding every situation and every action, including  Joseph's brothers selling him into slavery. Here we see God working for His purposes in Joseph's life, bringing everything together for His glory. Romans 8:28-29 describes God's providential workings, in everything, for those whom God has saved. Therefore, if you...

This sermon discusses an overview of the book of Genesis in order to set up the background to the narrative of the life of Joseph, which demonstrates the sovereignty of God over every circumstance, demonstrating the significance of God's sovereignty and mankind's responsibility to our lives.