Sermon: Exodus: The Oppression | Exodus 5:1–14 | Making Bricks Without Straw

📖 “Exodus: The Oppression”

Exodus 5:1–14

🗓️ June 12–15, 2025

✝️ Preacher: Pastor Kyle Backhaus

🔍 Summary

Oppression, fear, and control—these themes dominate the early chapters of Exodus. Egypt once thrived because of Joseph, yet a new Pharaoh forgets his legacy and enslaves the Israelites out of fear. In Exodus 5, Moses stands before this Pharaoh, burdened with self-doubt, clinging to excuses, and deeply unsure of his calling. But God remains steadfast.

This week, Pastor Kyle explores how fear leads to control, both in Pharaoh’s grip over Israel and in our own lives. When we face hardship or the unknown, we often try to cling tighter. But Scripture shows us a better way: humility, delegation, courage, and trust in God’s promises.

🗝️ Key Takeaways

Even God’s chosen leaders struggle with fear and inadequacy—yet God equips them anyway.

Pharaoh’s oppression came from fear; we too can be tempted to control what we don't understand.

We are called to let go—to trust God's will, even in the wilderness.

Isaiah 41:10 and Romans 8:38–39 remind us that nothing can separate us from the love of Christ.

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How do you respond when God calls you into something uncomfortable? What bricks of fear are you still carrying? Drop a comment and let’s talk about how we let go—and let God lead.

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