Download this week's 5-Day Devotional: https://chapinccc.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/Devotional_-The-Incredibles_-Week-5_-Joseph_-Integrity-Forgiveness.pdf

Sermon Summary:

This sermon explores the complex theme of forgiveness within family relationships, using the biblical story of Joseph as a powerful example. It emphasizes that forgiveness is not about fairness but about freedom, and that being forgiven by God enables us to forgive others. The sermon challenges listeners to take action in forgiving others, even when it's difficult, as a reflection of God's forgiveness towards us.

Key Points:

• Families in the Bible were often dysfunctional, showing that imperfect people can still be used by God.
• Forgiveness means canceling the debt owed to us by others.
• It's harder to be a forgiving person if you haven't experienced forgiveness yourself.
• We should do everything in our power to remove obstacles to peace in our relationships.
• Focus on the solution to your hurt (forgiveness) rather than the source of it.
• Forgiveness is a decision that leads to freedom and healing.

Scripture Reference:

• Genesis 50:15-17
• Romans 12:18

5 Day Devotional for this week: https://chapinccc.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/The-Incredibles-Week-4-Devotional.pdf

Sermon Summary: This sermon explores the life of Samson, highlighting how God can use deeply flawed individuals to accomplish His purposes. It draws parallels between Samson's story and our own lives, emphasizing that while we may be our own worst enemies, God's grace and power can still work through us. The sermon contrasts Samson with Jesus, showing how Christ is the ultimate savior who brings true redemption and salvation.

Key Points: - We are often our own worst enemies, like Samson - God can use deeply flawed people for His purposes - The world needs a greater Savior than Samson - Jesus Christ - Our weaknesses and failures, when surrendered to God, can become powerful testimonies - Living in biblical community and under wise counsel is important for spiritual growth

Scripture Reference: - Judges 16:28-30

Download this week's 5 Day Devotional: https://chapinccc.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/The-Incredibles_-Week-3_-Esther_-Strength-Dignity-5-Day-Devotional.pdf

Sermon Summary: This sermon explores the story of Esther, emphasizing how God uses ordinary, imperfect people to accomplish His extraordinary purposes. It encourages believers to recognize their strategic positioning in life, respond to God's call with courageous obedience, and take risks for His glory. The message highlights that one's imperfections do not disqualify them from being used powerfully by God.

Key Points:

- God's providence places imperfect people in strategic positions - God's mission calls imperfect people to courageous obedience - God's glory shines through imperfect people when they trust Him enough to take risks - The importance of having a "somebody ought to do something about that" (sod-sat) moment - Risking for God's cause is better than succeeding at risking nothing

Scripture Reference: Book of Esther, with emphasis on Esther 4:14 and Esther 8:8