“We pray that you would be a very present help for your people in the time of trouble.”
Pastor Mark E. Lewis preaches from Genesis 27 on the theme "Broken But Still Blessed," showing how Jacob—flawed and deceptive—is nonetheless the recipient of God's blessing, and calling listeners to embrace authenticity, rely on God's timing, and receive God's grace and salvation.
“He was a refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble.”
Pastor Reginald W. Sharpe Jr. teaches that joy produces visible results—and also predictable side effects: some will celebrate with you, some will respond with envy or try to undermine you, and some will attempt to eliminate your success. He urges believers to both produce and protect their joy through gratitude, reframing, and motivation while trusting God's insulation and sovereignty.