The Character of Destiny
Part 10: Redemptive Heart
May 17, 2020 • Ryan Oddo
Pastor Ryan Oddo concludes The Character of Destiny series that looked at the life of Joseph as he was sold into slavery by his brothers and rose to prominence in Egypt. Genesis 45 shows us the redemption of his family relationships when he reveals himself to his brothers and reflects on the incredible things God did for good through their evil act.
Part 9: Releasing Heart
May 3, 2020 • Sean Thompson
Pastor Sean Thompson takes us through Joseph's first encounter with his brothers since they sold him into slavery. Joseph is at a crossroads and has to decide whether to pay his brothers back for their injustice or extend grace, mercy, and blessing to the undeserving.
Part 5: Persevering Heart
March 29, 2020 • Ryan Oddo
In Part 5 of The Character of Destiny Joseph finds himself in prison despite doing the right thing. The challenge for Joseph and for us is to trust in God's goodness and faithfulness no matter the circumstance. Some time the situation feels bleak, but the things that are seen are passing away. The things that are unseen are eternal.
Part 3: The Stewarding Heart
March 15, 2020 • Mike Foell
Pastor Mike Foell looks at the story of Joseph in Potiphar's house through the lens of stewardship. Joseph was tasked with managing the affairs of Potiphar's house in a way that honored God. Likewise, we are tasked with managing the property of others - whether at work, in our homes, or as stewards of God's gracious gifts - in a way that honors God.
Part 2: Surrendered Heart
March 8, 2020 • Ryan Oddo
Part 2 of The Character of Destiny. Joseph's brothers throw him in a pit and sell him into slavery. Something happens to Joseph in that pit that transforms him and strips him of his pride. What are the pit moments in our lives and the things that need to be stripped away to allow us to live the God-dreams that God has for us?
Part 1: Humble Heart
March 1, 2020 • Ryan Oddo
Pastor Ryan Oddo begins a news series titled "The Character of Destiny". In it The Bridge will look at the story of Joseph in the book of Genesis. God had ordained a plan for his life, but He needed Joseph to develop the proper character to live out that plan well. Part 1 is about how God took Joseph from arrogant favorite child who boastfully declared his own greatness to humble and contrite servant.