What was God's purpose in raising up Pharaoh

This sermon was the from the Monday Message Series of the Princess Chapel Church in Ashland, KY. This message was from Pastor, Douglas Salyer.

This message was titled, 'WHAT WAS GOD'S PURPOSE IN RAISING UP PHARAOH?' The text and thought was taken from Romans 9:17-18.

17 For the scripture saith unto Pharaoh, Even for this same purpose have I raised thee up, that I might shew my power in thee, and that my name might be declared throughout all the earth.

18 Therefore hath he mercy on whom he will have mercy, and whom he will he hardeneth.