Pathways Church

The Bible is filled with uncomfortable truths that challenge us, stretch our faith, and invite us to grow.

But how do we know what’s true, recognize false teaching, and navigate conversations when we disagree with others?

In this message, Pastor Ben shares a practical framework for discerning truth and tools for handling difficult conversations with grace, especially when we see things differently. As followers of Jesus, we’re called not to shy away from uncomfortable truths, but to wrestle with God’s Word and allow it to shape how we live, how we relate to others, and how we grow in our relationship with Jesus.

What happens when people with different backgrounds, opinions, and personalities are called to be one church?

It can get uncomfortable.

But Jesus calls us to something deeper than uniformity—He calls us to unity. In this message, we’ll discover why our unity matters, how we can pursue it, and what happens when the church chooses love over division.

What do you do when things are going well?

Joseph’s journey from the pit to the prison to the palace reminds us that God’s faithfulness doesn’t stop when life gets better. In the palace, Joseph learns to give God the glory, remember where he came from, trust God’s promises, and see how God can use every part of his story for His purposes.

In this final message of our Joseph series, Pastor Jake challenges us to see our blessings through a different perspective—and to remember that the true palace is still to come.

What do you do when you’re waiting for God to move?

Joseph’s story reminds us that even in the prison, the Lord was with him. His circumstances didn’t change overnight, but God was still working, shaping his character, building his endurance, and preparing him for what was ahead.

Pastor Ben reminds us that what people do to you cannot stop God’s purposes through you—and that even when it feels like nothing is happening, God is never absent. His timing is always worth waiting for. Don’t give up in the waiting. God is still working.

What happens when the people around you hurt you, your circumstances change, and life doesn’t go the way you planned?

Joseph’s story reminds us that what people do to you will not stop God’s purposes through you. Even in the pit, in slavery, and eventually in prison, God was with Joseph and continued to work through him. His circumstances didn’t define his purpose—and neither do ours.

In this message, Pastor Ben looks at Joseph’s story and what it means to trust that God is still working, even when we can’t see the bigger picture.

What does it mean to truly live as a follower of Jesus? We are here to serve.

In this message, Pastor Ben challenges us to look beyond ourselves and use the gifts, strength, and freedom God has given us to serve others. From the example of Jesus washing His disciples’ feet to the everyday opportunities we have to serve the people around us, we’re reminded that following Jesus means choosing humility, love, and action.

God has uniquely gifted each of us—and those gifts aren’t just for us. They’re meant to be used to bless others and bring glory to God.

The question is: Who will you serve?