Two Rivers Church - New Bern

In Genesis 42 we see Joseph come face to face with a past he thought was gone. His story reminds us that God doesn’t just fix our situations he heals our hearts. This week we look at how God brings old hurts to the surface so He can restore us, not shame us. When we hand our pain and our past to Him, He brings real healing and real freedom. Join us as we talk about letting go of what’s behind us and trusting God to make us whole.

This week we turn to Genesis 41 and how God used Joseph’s struggles to prepare him for a bigger purpose. We’ll talk about what it means to stay faithful when life doesn’t make sense and how God can turn setbacks into setups for something greater. It’s a story of patience, wisdom, and trusting God’s timing.

Ever felt like God or everyone else just forgot about you? Joseph knew that feeling all too well, sitting in prison after helping others who moved on without him. This week we’ll talk about what to do when it feels like your faithfulness goes unnoticed, your prayers unanswered, and your season of waiting just won’t end. Even when people forget, God doesn’t, and He’s still working behind the scenes to turn your story around.

Sometimes doing the right thing still gets you in trouble. Joseph stayed faithful and pure, yet ended up in prison because of lies. This week we’ll talk about how to trust God when people twist your story and life feels unfair. Even when the truth is hidden, God sees you, and He’s still writing a bigger story of redemption.

Joseph didn’t choose to be sold into slavery or end up in Egypt, but even in that tough situation he stayed faithful. In Genesis 39:1–6, we see how God was with him and brought success even in hard times. This message is about trusting God when life takes unexpected turns and learning how faithfulness in the hard places can lead to something greater.

We’re kicking off a new series where we dive into the life of Joseph and see how God can take even the darkest parts of our story and turn them into something powerful. This week we’re starting in Genesis 37 where Joseph’s story begins with big dreams and a whole lot of family drama. If you’ve ever felt betrayed, overlooked, or just stuck in a painful season, this message is for you. God’s not done with your story.

We all know what it's like to drift off course or feel far from where we belong. This week we're looking at one of Jesus' most well-known parables from Luke 15, the story of the Prodigal Son. It's a story about brokenness, return, and the love of the father that waits and longs for his son to come home. Whether you see yourself in the younger son, the older brother, or somewhere in between, this message is a reminder that God's grace is always reaching for us. No matter how far we've gone, the way back is open and the Father is ready to welcome us home.

Jesus tells three powerful stories in Luke 15 about a lost sheep, a lost coin, and a lost son. Each one gives us a deeper look at God's heart for the lost and His joy when they are found. In this series, we are taking a closer look at each parable and discovering what it really means to be lost, to be found, and to be loved by a God who never gives up. Whether you have wandered, waited, or wondered where you stand with God, there is something in this series for you.

In the last bit of his letter, Peter calls believers to be alert, to stand firm in faith, and to hold fast to the grace of God. The enemy is real, the battle is fierce, but we are not alone. This last message in our Living Hope series reminds us that God's grace is not just how we begin the journey; it is how we endure and how we finish. No matter the opposition or hardship, grace wins. So stand firm. Stay rooted in Jesus. You are not alone, and your Living Hope is secure.

In this message from 1 Peter 5:1-7, we unpack what it looks like to live with humility and hope in a world that often values pride and control. Whether you're leading others or just trying to stay faithful in your own walk, this passage reminds us that God sees, He cares, and He lifts up the humble. Let this message encourage you to cast your anxieties on Him and keep your hope anchored in Christ.