Episode 26-33

Bystander Faith

SERIES

Go, I will _____ the Church

DATE

August 16, 2026

SPEAKER

Trevor Richt, Preaching Minister

SCRIPTURE READING

1 Peter 4:13-14 (Reading prior to sermon)

SERMON SCRIPTURES CITED

Genesis 37:17-28

SUMMARY

Joseph was attacked by his brothers and sold into slavery. Only two brothers spoke up, only one in Joseph's defense. The others brothers remain silent. If we are not careful we can be like the brothers and be bystanders. Instead of standing by when others get hurt we should speak up and be an upstander.

KEY POINTS

• Bystanders fall into the background
• Offended, offenders, bystander ...