The Color Purple (At the Movies Series)

What tried to break you made you. Pastor Lee Jenkins concludes the At the Movies series with a powerful message inspired by the film The Color Purple and the biblical story of Joseph. Through themes of pain, resilience, and redemption, listeners are reminded that God can use even the darkest moments to bring about purpose and praise.Verses:Genesis 50:20, Genesis 37:4, Genesis 37:5–11, Genesis 37:28, Genesis 39:20, Genesis 40:23, Genesis 41:41, Romans 8:28, Ephesians 4:31–32, Psalm 30:5Key Points/Topics Covered:Joseph and Celie both endured betrayal, abuse, and injusticeObstacles are not roadblocks but opportunities for growthForgiveness is essential for healing and flourishingGod uses pain to prepare us for purposeYour story ends in praise, not painTime Stamps:00:00 - Welcome and Prayer03:10 - Introduction to The Color Purple and Genesis 50:2008:45 - Overview of Joseph's Story17:30 - Lessons from Joseph's Journey23:00 - Parallels Between Celie and Joseph28:15 - Point 1: Obstacles Are Opportunities35:00 - Point 2: Releasing Hurt Leads to Flourishing44:30 - Scene from The Color Purple: Celie’s Breakthrough50:00 - Point 3: Your Story Ends in Praise56:45 - Final Scene: Celie Reunites with Her Children01:01:00 - Closing Prayer and EncouragementMain Takeaways:- What tried to break you is what God will use to make you.- Forgiveness frees you from bitterness and opens the door to healing.- Even in pain, God is preparing you for a greater purpose and praise.Call to Action:Subscribe to the Eagles Nest Church podcast, share this message with someone who needs encouragement, and visit eaglesnestchurch.org for more resources. Join us in person on Sundays at 9 or 11 AM in Roswell, Georgia. NEXT STEPS:Visit Our Website: https://eaglesnestchurch.orgFirst Time Guests: https://eaglesnestchurch.org/first-time-guests/Prayer Requests: https://eaglesnestchurch.org/prayer/Giving: https://eaglesnestchurch.org/giveJoin Our Church: https://eaglesnestchurch.org/new-member-form/Salvation: https://eaglesnestchurch.org/salvation/Like, comment & subscribe to stay updated with the latest content!FOLLOW US:Download Our App: https://eaglesnestchurch.org/appFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/ENCTheNestInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/eaglesnestchurchTwitter: https://twitter.com/encthenest