Overcoming Betrayal: From Pit To Purpose | Ed Young

About this sermon

#sermon #betrayal Pastor Ed Young's sermon, "From Pit To Purpose," explores the concept of overcoming betrayal (3:01) by examining the biblical story of Joseph (9:20). He uses the analogy of glass in lasagna (2:31) to illustrate how betrayal can unexpectedly disrupt life when things seem to be going well. Key takeaways from the sermon include: Betrayal often occurs during times of success (14:33), rather than when things are difficult. It typically comes from those closest to us (15:13), referred to as "with you's" who then "use you" (15:25). Envy and jealousy (16:43) are fundamental ingredients in betrayal, leading to a desire for what others possess or a fear of losing what one has. The "pit of betrayal" (21:02) is a dark and dry place, but Pastor Young encourages looking to Jesus (21:47) for comfort and guidance. Betrayal can lead to either chaos or calm (23:35), and he introduces the acronym GLASS (23:18) to navigate betrayal: G - God is still good (23:31) L - Life is full of layers (24:05) and seasons A - Adversity reveals what's on the inside (25:45) S - Suffering can be redeemed (26:01) S - Savor the Savior, not the sauce (26:18) Ultimately, Pastor Young emphasizes that if allowed, betrayal can be a process for spiritual growth and development (26:57) through God's grace and the example of Jesus. ------ Pastor Ed Young is the senior pastor of Fellowship Church based in the DFW Metroplex, he is also an author, and conference speaker noted for his creative communication style. Make sure to subscribe to the channel for more inspirational content from Pastor Ed Young. Hit the Notification Bell so that you never miss Ed's most recent video. Follow #EdYoung​ on social Ed Young Facebook: http://bit.ly/EdYoungFB Ed Young Instagram: http://bit.ly/EdYoungIG Ed Young Twitter: http://bit.ly/EdYoungTW

Topics

• Purpose & Calling
• Overcoming Obstacles