Joseph, Part 1 / God’s Promises/ Genesis 28:10-22 Pastor Markus Witherspoon

Aug. 16, 2026 Life rarely unfolds the way we expect, and sometimes the biggest detours leave us questioning where God is in the middle of the mess. In this opening message of the Joseph series, we discover that before Joseph’s story begins, God was already at work through Jacob, offering His presence, promises, and grace to a broken man on the run. Through Jacob’s dream at Bethel, we see that God remains faithful even when we fall short and uncertain about the future. No matter where you find yourself today, God’s promises are still secure because they rest on His faithfulness, not your performance. About This Sermon Series In The Story of Joseph, we’ll follow a journey marked by dreams and betrayal, temptation and waiting, purpose and restoration—and discover how God was at work through it all. From the pit to the prison to the palace, Joseph’s story reminds us that even when we can’t see what God is doing, He is still writing a bigger story. Join us for this nine-week series as we learn to trust God’s promises and see the bigger picture.Helpful Links for Newbreak Church   If you are new to Newbreak, we would love for you to fill out a connect card: https://newbreak.church/card​​​​​​​​​​​   Complete a Spiritual Gifts Assessment: https://newbreak.church/gifts/   We have Newbreak Church for your Kids too: https://newbreak.church/kids   Your giving helps bring life change to the entire world. Giving online is simple and easy: https://newbreak.church/give   Download the sermon notes for today's message: https://newbreak.church/sermon-notes   Download this week’s Sermon Study Guide: https://newbreak.church/study-guides   Visit "Prepare the Way" today: https://newbreak.church/prepare-the-way