The Next Right Thing: Integrity in the Journey | Pt.2 | Nick Birmingham

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Pastor: Nick Birmingham

Date: March 16, 2025 (Based on the context of "last week")

Key Scripture: Primarily Genesis 37-50, with a mention of Galatians 5:7

Episode Summary:

This week, Pastor Nick Birmingham continues the series "The Next Right Thing," focusing on the life of Joseph and the theme of integrity. He emphasizes the importance of doing the right thing, especially when it's difficult or not in our perceived best interest. The sermon explores how Joseph maintained integrity through various trials and challenges, offering lessons for listeners to apply in their own lives.

Show Notes:

• Welcome and Announcements:

  • Recap of the previous week's powerful service.
  • Acknowledgement of young people present.
  • Excitement about several people making decisions for the Lord last week.
  • Announcement of baptisms happening next week. Individuals who came forward for salvation or rededication and wish to be baptized are encouraged to connect with Pastor Nick, his wife, Gabby, Michael, Ronnie, or Nathan.
  • A goal to have at least five people baptized.
  • Celebration of individuals giving their lives to Jesus.

• Continuing the Series: The Next Right Thing:

  • Reminder of the series started the week before last.
  • Highlighting the difficulty of consistently doing the next right thing, acknowledging personal struggles with this.

• The Life of Joseph and Integrity:

  • Focus on Genesis 37-50, covering the life of Joseph.
  • The central theme is integrity and doing the next right thing, even when nobody is watching.
  • Joseph's life is presented as an example of maintaining integrity through adversity.    
  • Mention of the hurt Joseph experienced throughout his life, emphasizing that it would have been easy for him to give up.
  • Reference to Galatians 5:7, questioning what hinders individuals from obeying the truth and running well.
  • Joseph's story is used to explore what hinders us from doing the next right thing and being people of integrity.

• Background on Joseph:

  • Joseph was the favorite child, which his brothers knew.
  • Reference to Genesis 37:3, highlighting that Israel loved Joseph more than any other son and made him a robe of many colors, an obvious sign of favoritism.    
  • Joseph had a word from the Lord (a dream) that his brothers would bow down to him, which exacerbated their dislike for him.
  • When Joseph was sent to check on his brothers, they were plotting to kill him.    
  • His older brother interve