Meant For Good

Rejected & Sold: Dream Given & Dream Rejected (WS)

May 9, 2021 • Dave Williams

Have you ever messed up and wondered “Oh no, what have I done? Did I just derail God’s plan for my life?” 😱 Tune in as we explore Genesis 37 📖 -- the beginning of Joseph’s story. This story is not simply a story of progression but a story of transformation in which God shapes Joseph through his circumstances and even the sinful actions of other people. His story reminds us that God’s ability to work all things out for His glory, and His purposes, is infinitely greater than any mess we create or find ourselves in. 🤗

Source of Life: Reconciliation (BG)

June 13, 2021 • Jon Siebert • Genesis 45—46

After weeks of seemingly continuous heartbreak and let downs, we see a happy resolution to the story of Joseph and his family. Joseph reveals his identity to his brothers, is reunited with his father, and provides a safe place for the people of God setting them up to flourish. The story of Joseph's life provides us a beautiful picture of the Gospel. Joseph moves from abandonment in a pit, a time of servitude, and false imprisonment, to a place of power and respect, now used to protect and sustain his family. Joseph moved from death and despair to life, from destitution to a life of fortune and plenty. Not only does he experience this himself, but he also shares the abundance with others. Although God's ways can be difficult to understand at times, He uses the everyday events of our lives to accomplish His will, reconciling people to Himself, and others to one another. By now, we can see in full what Joseph meant when he said: "you meant evil against me, but God meant it for good, to bring it about that many people should be kept alive, as they are today." (Gen. 50:20)

Source of Life: Reconciliation (WS)

June 13, 2021 • Dave Williams

We've all been hurt by the words or the actions of others 😢 The closer we are to the person, the deeper the wound--wounds which can stir up anger, resentment, or even a desire for revenge the longer we hold onto them. In 📖 Genesis 45-46 we see that there is a better way--restoration. As Joseph chooses to forgive his brothers, he is able to focus on God’s plan, rather than his pain. Join us this Sunday as we conclude our study in the life of Joseph and discover how we too can experience the freedom found in the choice to forgive.

Gracious & Merciful (BG)

June 6, 2021 • Jon Siebert • Genesis 42—44

Gracious & Merciful (WS)

June 6, 2021 • Dave Williams, Kenan Stolz • Genesis 42—44

Exalted: Rise To Power (WS)

May 30, 2021 • Dave Williams

One of the highlights of Joseph’s story is his consistent, God-oriented perspective regardless of his personal circumstances. For us, a God-oriented perspective can be hard to maintain--ironically sometimes more so when things are going well! Yet Joseph’s perspective never changed whether he was in the prison or the palace. Join us this Sunday 🤗 as we continue to dig into the story of Joseph and discover why seeing things from God’s perspective is just as important during the good as it is the bad.

Exalted: Rise To Power (HP)

May 30, 2021 • Kyle Wetzler

Everyone loves a good underdog story. Movies, books, and new headlines grab our attention when we see someone overcoming the odds. This week in our study of the life of Joseph, we come to a point that many might presume to be the culmination of the story in lieu of Joseph's outward success. We find, however, that his heart and allegiance still lie elsewhere. The story is not over yet!

Faithful: Dream Interpreter (BG)

May 23, 2021 • Jon Siebert

Just wait for it…how well do you wait? Lately, it feels like all we’ve done is hurry up to wait, and then wait some more. How do you get through seasons of prolonged waiting? In this sermon we will take a look behind the curtain to see what’s going on while we wait.

Faithful: Dream Interpreter (WS)

May 23, 2021 • Kenan Stolz

Many of us in this season have found ourselves asking "Why?". Why has this happened? Why did God allow it? Why are we suffering? The life of Joseph is full of the same ups and downs. Even in the depths of prison Joseph waits on the Lord--not that he had much choice; he couldn’t go anywhere 😅 But do we not find ourselves also stuck, unable to go anywhere when our circumstances are outside our control too? Tune in as we explore what could happen if we, like Joseph, shifted our focus from asking "Why?" to worshiping the God who is worthy to be praised--even in our waiting!

Tempted: Potiphar's Wife (BG)

May 16, 2021 • Jon Siebert • Genesis 39

Have you ever found yourself in a position where you are doing the right thing and still wind up in trouble? Do you ever feel like you can't catch a break? Where do you turn, or where do you go? Is there a right way? Learning from someone else’s experience can be a great gift! This sermon we’ll process together navigating false accusations and the consequences found within Joseph’s example in Genesis 39.

Tempted: Potiphar's Wife (WS)

May 16, 2021 • Dave Williams • Genesis 39

Perhaps you have seen the coffee cup slogan, “Lord, lead me not into temptation…I can get there all by myself!” We all wrestle with temptation. Jesus himself was tempted in every way. Temptation is really an impulse to fulfill a legitimate, natural desire or need in a way that is unhealthy, excessive, or clearly outside the boundaries that God has established for our benefit and protection. Tune in as we look at three specific temptations Joseph faced in Genesis 39 📖 --ones we all wrestle with at different times in our lives. Discover with us how what we believe to be true in that moment determines our ability to stand firm.

Rejected & Sold: Dream Given & Dream Rejected (BG)

May 9, 2021 • Jon Siebert • Genesis 37

Being a “good person” who “does all the right things” doesn’t guarantee a life of success or ease. Joseph’s life teaches us that even a life lived in obedience to God can be full of inequities, unfairness, and tragedy. But his life also teaches us that we have a great God who works amidst the rich compost of human life to accomplish His will. Join us Sunday as we take a closer look at how God used the tragedy and hardship of Joseph’s life for good.

God's Providence & Promises (WS)

May 2, 2021

Most of us are familiar with the story of Joseph - the favorite son sold into slavery, wrongfully convicted and imprisoned, ultimately restored and promoted to the very pinnacle of power. But there is a story behind the story; it is the story of a sovereign God who is present and active in every moment of human history, working through all circumstances - good, bad, and even the ugly! - to bring about His "Meant For Good" purposes. Tune in 🕊️ as we engage the reality that God is actively present in every moment and still very much at work in our stories, for His glory, and for our greatest good.

God's Providence & Promises (BG)

May 2, 2021 • Jon Siebert • Genesis 50:18–20

Why do bad things happen? Is there really a purpose for our pain? How can God be good when there is so much evil in the world? If you have ever asked a question like this, you’ll want to join us for the next seven weeks while we take an in-depth look at the sovereignty of God as we explore how He takes what was meant for evil and uses it for good.