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Beyond Sunday | The Story of Joseph | Episode 13 | "Rise to Power" Pastors JoAnn Johnson, Jared Johnson, and Markus Witherspoon Sep 22, 2026

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Sept. 22 2026

In this episode of Beyond Sunday, the team walks through Genesis 41 and the moment Joseph goes from prison to palace overnight — after years of waiting, setbacks, and silence. They get honest about what it means that waiting seasons are never wasted: how God uses the slow, confusing stretches to prepare us for doors we can't yet see, and why the hardest part is often trusting His timing instead of forcing our own. The conversation also lands on humility — Joseph's instinct to point straight to God rather than take credit for his gift — and what it looks like to fully depend on God while still working with everything we've got. Whether you're looking for encouragement, perspective, or a deeper understanding of the Gospel, this conversation will help you continue the journey beyond Sunday.

About Beyond Sunday

Each episode features honest, meaningful conversations with Newbreak pastors as they reflect on the current sermon series, unpack moments that impacted them personally, and dive into topics they didn’t have time to fully explore on stage. The conversations get real as the hosts talk openly about faith, struggles, growth, and everyday life. Wherever you find yourself in your journey with Jesus, Beyond Sunday offers encouragement, honesty, and hope for living out your faith every day of the week. Listen wherever you get your podcasts.

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Joseph, Part 6 / Rise to Power / Genesis 41 Pastor Jared Johnson Sep 21, 2026

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Sept. 20, 2026

Life often brings things we never saw coming, and Joseph’s story reminds us that we can’t always control what happens to us, but we can choose how we respond. After years of waiting, setbacks, and silence, Joseph was suddenly brought from prison to the palace because God had been preparing him the whole time. In Genesis 41, we see how trusting God’s timing, God’s power, and God’s Spirit can shape us for the doors He is preparing to open. This week, we’ll discover that waiting seasons are never wasted when our lives remain surrendered to God.

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

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Joseph, Part 5 / Purpose in the Prison / Genesis 40:1-23 Pastor Markus Witherspoon Sep 14, 2026

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Sept. 13, 2026

In Genesis 40, Joseph is still waiting in prison—forgotten by people, but not forgotten by God. Instead of letting bitterness steal his purpose, Joseph notices the pain of others and humbly offers the gifts God gave him for God’s purposes. Even in seasons of delay, disappointment, and feeling overlooked, our future is not in the hands of those who remember us, but in the hands of the God who never forgets. As we continue our journey through Joseph’s story, we’ll discover how to keep serving faithfully while trusting that God is still working.About This Sermon Series

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Joseph, Part 4 / Betrayed and Broken / Genesis 37:1-17 Pastor Mike Quinn Sep 07, 2026

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Sept. 6, 2026

What do you do when life gets darker even though you’re trying to do the right thing? In Genesis 39, Joseph shows us that God’s presence is not proven by easy circumstances—but by His faithfulness in the middle of them. This week, we’ll look at how Joseph navigated temptation, betrayal, and injustice without losing sight of God’s goodness. And we’ll discover that even in the dark places, the Lord is still with us.

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Beyond Sunday | The Story of Joseph | Episode 12 | "Messy Sin” Pastors JoAnn Johnson, Jared Johnson, and Markus Witherspoon Sep 07, 2026

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Sept. 7 2026

In this episode of Beyond Sunday, the team picks up in the middle of the Joseph story — Genesis 37, where jealousy curdles into betrayal and brothers sell their own flesh and blood into slavery. Using that dark turn as a starting point, they get honest about the destructiveness of sin: how it starts small, grows when it's fed, and quietly moves from something we control to something that controls us. The conversation doesn't stay in the diagnosis, though — they talk through confession, repentance, and the everyday power of truth-tellers, accountability, and community to help us walk into the light. Whether you're looking for encouragement, perspective, or a deeper understanding of the Gospel, this conversation will help you continue the journey beyond Sunday.

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Joseph, Part 3 / Betrayed and Broken / Genesis 37:1-17 Pastor Frank Wooden Aug 31, 2026

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Aug. 30, 2026
Joseph’s story moves from a dream to a betrayal, from a favored robe to an empty cistern, and from a family’s hatred to a future God was still shaping. His brothers called him “the dreamer,” but the label they placed on him in crisis did not define his character or derail God’s plan. Their jealousy shows how sin begins in the heart and leads to destruction, while Joseph’s journey points to a God who remains in control even when everything feels out of control. What looks like the worst chapter may actually become the beginning of God’s next chapter.
1. During your success or trial, others will label you.
2. That label is not your character.
3. Your character will be revealed later.
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

Beyond Sunday | The Story of Joseph | Episode 11 Pastors JoAnn Johnson, Jared Johnson, and Markus Witherspoon Aug 25, 2026

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Aug 25 2026

In this episode, we kick off a brand-new series, The Story of Joseph, beginning in Genesis 37 with a dreamer born into a family marked by favoritism, jealousy, and unresolved wounds. Joseph's story reminds us that God can plant purpose in the middle of dysfunction — and that God-given dreams aren't limited by our imperfection, canceled by opposition, or dependent on everyone else's understanding. Instead, divine dreams often unfold through ordinary obedience, one faithful next step at a time. From the pit to the prison to the palace, we'll discover that even when we can't see what God is doing, He's still writing a bigger story. The question isn't whether we can see the whole story — it's whether we trust God enough to say, "I'm ready to go."

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Joseph, Part 2 / God’s Promises/ Genesis 28:10-22 Pastor JoAnn Johnson Aug 24, 2026

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Aug. 23, 2026

Joseph’s dreams begin in a family marked by favoritism, jealousy, resentment, and unresolved wounds—but Genesis 37 shows that God can plant purpose in the middle of dysfunction. This sermon explores how God-given dreams are not limited by imperfection, canceled by opposition, or dependent on everyone else’s understanding. Through Joseph’s story, we’ll see that divine dreams often unfold through ordinary obedience, one faithful next step at a time. The question is not whether we can see the whole story, but whether we trust God enough to say, “I’m ready to go.”

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Joseph, Part 1 / God’s Promises/ Genesis 28:10-22 Pastor Markus Witherspoon Aug 17, 2026

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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.

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Beyond Sunday | The Book of Ephesians | Episode 10 Pastors Brooks Fuller, Jared Johnson, and Markus Witherspoon Aug 12, 2026

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Aug 12, 2026

In this episode of Beyond Sunday, the team wraps up the Ephesians series by looking back at two messages that bring Paul's letter home. First they dig into Ephesians 6:5-9 and the challenge to see our everyday work as worship — showing up with integrity, serving as though we're working for the Lord, and letting the way we work become a witness. Then they turn to the series finale, Ephesians 6:10-20, where Paul calls us to put on the full armor of God and stand firm in His strength rather than our own — a message that lands especially close as Newbreak celebrates 40 years of God's faithfulness and looks ahead to the next forty. Whether you're looking for encouragement, perspective, or a deeper understanding of the Gospel, this conversation will help you continue the journey beyond Sunday.

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