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07/18/2026

Our Immanuel – God With Us

Joseph’s entire life declares one powerful truth: the Lord never left him. Through every trial and triumph, God was present. This same God has come to us in Jesus Christ:
“Behold, a virgin shall be with child, and shall bring forth a son, and they shall call his name Emmanuel, which being interpreted is, God with us.” (Matthew 1:23 KJV)

The Lord was with Joseph, and He will be our Immanuel—God with us.

Tomorrow we gather to worship the God who is always with His people. Join us as we continue our Summer Series: People God Has Used, and discover fresh hope for our own!

What part of Joseph’s journey has spoken to you most this week? See you tomorrow! 🕊️

07/17/2026

Forgiveness & God’s Greater Plan

When Joseph’s brothers stood before him in fear, expecting revenge, he spoke words of healing instead:

“But as for you, ye thought evil against me; but God meant it unto good, to bring to pass, as it is this day, to save much people alive.” (Genesis 50:20 KJV)

Joseph didn’t cover or excuse their wrongs. Instead he spoke of God’s purpose and sovereignty. Those two words “but God” change everything!

The Lord didn’t wait for Joseph to become successful before He gave him His presence. The Lord was with Joseph in his most trying times - and He will be with us.

What others meant for evil, God meant for good. Joseph shows us that forgiveness can flow when we trust God’s sovereign hand.

Is there someone you need to forgive? Let Joseph’s example challenge you this weekend.

07/16/2026

From the Prison to the Palace

After years of waiting, Joseph stood before Pharaoh and gave God all the glory. At age 30, he was elevated to second-in-command in Egypt. The dreams God gave him as a teenager were finally unfolding.

The Lord was with Joseph, and I hope you are realizing that He will be with us.

I think it’s noteworthy that the young man who might have been a bit cavalier about his dreams, now has matured and testifies to Pharaoh that God will interpret his dreams. God can turn the very place of your greatest pain into your platform of purpose. All of the preparation will lead to promotion. Not for own gain, but that we might bring glory to Him. Never underestimate His timing!

What has God brought you through that now positions you to help others? Share your testimony.

07/15/2026

The Prison That Couldn’t Hold God’s Purpose

Falsely imprisoned, forgotten by those he helped, Joseph’s situation looked hopeless.

But Scripture says it again:
“But the LORD was with Joseph, and shewed him mercy, and gave him favour in the sight of the keeper of the prison.” (Genesis 39:21 KJV)

The Lord was with Joseph, and as you’ve heard me say it before, He will be with us.

Your prison season is not hidden from God. He is with you, showing mercy and favor even now. He is using the “pitstops” in your life to train you, to prepare you, and to sharpen you. Joseph learned patience and empathy in the prison, and it prepared him for his next assignment. The same is true for you and me. When we feel everything is falling apart, God knows it’s falling in place.

Who needs to hear this today? Tag them! 💛

07/14/2026

Integrity in the House of Potiphar

From the pit to slavery in Egypt, Joseph refused to let his circumstances steal his character. When tempted and falsely accused, he stood firm.

“But the LORD was with Joseph, and he was a prosperous man…” (Genesis 39:2 KJV)

The Lord was with Joseph, and as we are learning, He will be with us!

Even when life demotes us, even when obedience costs us greatly, even when our character is assaulted, God’s presence and blessing remain. Joseph worked as unto the Lord - and so should we.

Where is God calling you to show integrity this week? Be strong and courageous, He will be with you and bless you.

07/14/2026

Joseph - Trusting the Lord Who Was Always With Him

Joseph’s story begins with favor, dreams, and betrayal. Sold by his own brothers and thrown into a pit, it looked like the end of his dreams. Yet even there…

“And the LORD was with Joseph…” (Genesis 39:2 KJV)

Have you ever been disappointed by circumstances that left you in the pit of despair? Joseph shows us that we can trust God, even in the pit. He will be with you, and He will still use you. He doesn’t waste our trials, our sorrows, our setbacks, or our disappointments.

07/12/2026

🇺🇸 Let’s Recommit

Church family, God has preserved this nation through His providence for His purposes to be a beacon of liberty, a place where the Gospel can flourish freely, and a light to the nations.

As we enjoy fireworks, family time, and the blessings of freedom this week, let’s recommit:

🙏 Thank God for the fogs, storms, and unseen hands that have shielded us.
🔥 Live out biblical freedom — free from sin, free to love and serve.
📖 Pray for revival so America’s next chapter honors our Creator.

Heavenly Father, on this 250th anniversary, thank You for Your providence in our nation’s story. Forgive us where we’ve strayed. Root us again in Your truth. May we stand firm in the freedom Christ won, and may our nation once more proclaim liberty under Your sovereign hand. In Jesus’ name, Amen.

How will you live out gratitude and faithfulness this week?

See you Sunday! 🇺🇸

07/11/2026

🇺🇸 Freedom’s Future: Rooted in God or Lost?

Freedom is fragile. History shows that prosperity can lead nations to forget God.
Proverbs tells us: “Righteousness exalts a nation, but sin is a reproach to any people.”

On this 250th anniversary, we celebrate God’s past faithfulness, but our future depends on returning to the Source:

• Humility and repentance (2 Chronicles 7:14)
• Proclaiming truth in love
• Raising generations who know liberty’s biblical roots
• Trusting God’s providence even when times look dark

Will America’s next 250 years honor the Creator who endowed us with these rights? Our next chapter hasn’t been written yet, so that answer begins with the Church and rests with a gracious and faithful Redeemer.

07/10/2026

🇺🇸 Biblical Freedom and the Laws of Equality

True freedom isn’t “do whatever you want.” Biblical freedom is liberation from sin’s slavery so we can serve God and others (Galatians 5:1).

It’s rooted in the truth that every person bears God’s image (Genesis 1:27). That’s why the Declaration of Independence declares: “We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable Rights…”

The Liberty Bell echoes Leviticus 25:10 — “Proclaim liberty throughout the land to all its inhabitants.”

Our Judeo-Christian foundation gave us a moral bedrock: Rights come from God, not the state. Equality under law flows from equality before God. Though we’ve struggled to live it out, that ideal has fueled every major reform and justice movement in our history.

Let’s celebrate the freedom we have in Christ, and the freedoms we enjoy as Americans because of it!

07/09/2026

🇺🇸 Divine Interventions in the Birth of a Nation

By August 1776, just weeks after signing the Declaration of Independence, George Washington and the Continental Army were trapped on Long Island. 9,000 men faced certain defeat against a superior British force. The Revolution could have ended before it truly began.

But God intervened.

Strong winds and rain delayed the British. Then a dense, unseasonable fog rolled in — so thick it hid Washington’s daring nighttime evacuation across the East River. The last soldiers crossed just as the fog lifted, leaving the British stunned. Many, including Washington himself, called it the hand of Providence, a “heavenly messenger.”

This wasn’t the only time. Harsh winters, storms disrupting British fleets, and key victories against all odds showed God guiding this fragile new nation.

As we sang “God Bless America” last Sunday, the words took on fresh meaning:
“God bless America, land that I love… Stand beside her and guide her through the night with a light from above.”

That light from above is exactly what we saw in those early days, and what we still need today.

Thank you, Lord, for the fogs, the winds, and the unseen hands that have shielded us.

What part of America’s founding story encourages your faith the most?

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