Joseph’s rise from the prison to the palace is one of the most shocking and sudden reversals of fortune in the entire Bible. But it wasn’t Joseph’s intelligence or charisma that led the way, but God’s mighty hand. As we study this section of Jo...

You probably know the story of the Mayflower, the famous ship that came to America. But you may not know that one of the passengers aboard the Mayflower nearly died after he fell overboard in a storm. But after he was rescued, his descendants b...

There’s a legendary product in your grocery store that was developed by a dentist in New York state who was passionate for gospel missions. Because of his thriving business, he was able to direct thousands of dollars into evangelism and oversea...

USA Today conducted a nationwide survey, asking their readers to share some of their fathers’  favorite sayings. Some sayings were humorous, while others were serious. But all of them were grounded in hard-earned experience and wisdom. In ...

In Genesis 40, Joseph is joined in prison by two royal servants who were being punished by Pharaoh. As we watch Joseph interact with these men and the results that follow, what is the right way to persevere in a painful situation?  How sho...

In Genesis 39, Joseph did the right thing by resisting the sexual advances of his boss’ wife. But instead of being apologized to, Joseph is accused of rape and sent to prison. This section of Joseph’s life reminds us that doing right isn’t alwa...

In Genesis 39, Joseph faces his most daunting challenge yet, and that is resisting the bold sexual advances of his boss’ wife. When we study Joseph’s response, what strategies can you learn about defeating temptation in your life? How can you f...

In Genesis 39, Joseph arrives in Egypt and is sold as a slave. But despite these challenging circumstances, God is orchestrating every step of Joseph’s story. What connections can be made from Joseph’s life to your life? Is your life just anoth...

GUEST SPEAKER: On Mother's Day 2025, we heard an encouraging message from our Next-Gen Pastor Jared Carline on the biography of Hannah.  Hannah’s story is a powerful example of trusting God’s faithfulness even when you’re hurting an...

Have you ever heard the true story of how “Wheaties” was invented? It’s a great reminder that sometimes awful things can turn into something awesome. Interestingly enough, that same principle is present in the life of Joseph. Awful things happe...

Joseph’s family struggled with fighting and favoritism, but thankfully God was still working his divine purposes in spite of that dysfunction. What destructive ingredients contributed to this dysfunctional family— and how can you avoid them for...

In the same way that America wouldn’t exist without the arrival of the pilgrims, Christianity wouldn’t exist without the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the grave. Without Jesus’ resurrection, Christianity collapses like a house of cards. Wha...

*GUEST SPEAKER*  Jesus came into Jerusalem riding a donkey in Matthew chapter 21, but He wasn’t there to satisfy people’s selfish expectations. What profound insights become clear in Jesus’ dramatic entrance, and what relevant lesso...

In chapter 14 of his gospel, Mark assembles three stories in a row to show a shocking contrast of the way Jesus was treated. While the religious elites and Judas Iscariot wanted Jesus captured and eliminated, Mary worshipped Jesus with overflow...

*GUEST SPEAKER*  On Sunday, March 30th, our Next-Gen Pastor Jared Carline shared a message with our church family from Jonah chapter 1 on the way that God reaches and loves the unlovable.  If we were honest, we would all admit ...

Did you know that millions of Americans believe that their lives are being directed by the random forces of luck, fate, fortune, or chance? But the Bible teaches that God is personally and purposefully bringing guidance and governance to His un...

Even though John 3:16 is one of the most famous verses in the Bible, it still remains a mystery to millions of people. What are the deep, life-changing truths revealed in this single verse of Scripture? How does this verse still apply to your l...

With all of the "armor of God" in place, only one thing remains for the Christian to taste victory, and that is energetic prayer.  If you want to experience wins in warfare, how should you pray?  How can you be energized for the battl...

The armor of God is an important study for every Christian, because God wants you to know how to stand firm in spiritual warfare.  Out of all the equipment listed, the sword of Scripture is your only offensive weapon.  But how are you...

In every generation of history, soldiers have been equipped with helmets, because military leaders understand that when the head goes down, the body follows.  What helmet has God provided for you, so that you can stand firm in the heat of ...

Did you hear the true story about the Colorado man whose stainless steel necklace shielded him from a deadly bullet?  How can you stay protected as a Christian, when Satan targets you with his flaming arrows?  How can faith be your sh...

Back in October, the last K-Mart Store in America closed its doors for good, and no one was more happy about that than our lead pastor. You see, it was some cheap Kmart shoes that ruined Pastor Ryan's summer camp back in 1986. What does his sho...

Today’s police officers and soldiers wear ballistics vests and body armor for protection, in the same way that ancient soldiers wore bronze breastplates.  In Ephesians 6, the Bible says that God has given every Christian a breastplate of r...

GUEST SPEAKER:  On January 26th, our congregation enjoyed an encouraging message from Pastor Steve Sheldon. Pastor Steve is a beloved former pastor at Wrightsdale, and now he serves as a coach and consultant for pastors through the ...

In the same way every Roman soldier was outfitted for battle, every Christian begins his/her outfitting with the belt of truth. Why is truth so important for every Christian? How can you get strapped in tight with the guiding force of God’s tru...