Lead Pastor Josh Carstensen continues our Servants & Stewards series on Joseph.

Most of us know what it's like to be in the pit — those seasons of loss, struggle, and dependence. But what about when life is good? When the bills are paid, the fridge is full, and the thermostat stays at just the right temperature?

Joseph's story turns there: into the palace. A place of power, abundance, and comfort. But faithfulness in the palace is often harder than faithfulness in the pit. Because comfort whispers, "You did this." Abundance says, "You deserve this."

And in moments like that, Jesus says it's impossible to stay faithful on our own... Unless God does a miracle in our hearts.

So today, we ask: how do we stay faithful when everything's going right? How do we live as stewards, not owners? As Forgivers, not keepers? And as givers, not takers?

Thank you for listening to this message from Northwest Hills Community Church in Corvallis, Oregon, on October 26, 2025, at 8:00am. You can find us online at nwhills.com.

Key Moments

• 00:00 Welcome
• 01:15 Message: Faithfulness in the Palace
• 12:05 Be a Steward, Not an Owner
• 16:51 Obey God by Planning Ahead
• 21:15 Be Wildly Forgiving
• 23:48 Give Credit to God First
• 26:14 Be a Blessing
• 29:29 It's Impossible Without God