Choosing to be with God

Posted on September 29, 2025

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sermon date 2025-09-28
Sermon Location New Beginnings Church, Brooklyn, Iowa

Choosing to be with God

In Genesis 39, Joseph’s story reminds us that true prosperity isn’t about wealth, freedom, or comfort. It’s about the presence of God. Even as a slave in Egypt, Joseph prospered because the Lord was with him, and others could clearly see the difference.

This message from Pastor Josh Gerard at New Beginnings Church in Brooklyn, Iowa, challenges us to consider: can others tell that we have been with God? Like Joseph, our circumstances don’t define God’s blessing, His presence does. When we spend time with the Lord, it transforms us in ways the world cannot ignore.

In Genesis 39, Joseph’s story reminds us that true prosperity isn’t about wealth, freedom, or comfort. It’s about the presence of God. Even as a slave in Egypt, Joseph prospered because the Lord was with him, and others could clearly see the difference. This message from Pastor Josh Gerard at […]

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