Joseph - No Reserves, No Retreats, and No Regrets

Oct 26, 2025    Pete Pawelek

What do a young missionary named William Borden and an Old Testament dreamer named Joseph have in common? Both lived lives that, from the world’s perspective, looked wasted. Both faced betrayal, false accusations, forgotten seasons, and moments of incredible influence. And both show us one powerful truth: God never leaves His people.


In this final message of the Messy People, Merciful God series, Pastor Pete walks through Joseph’s incredible journey from the pit, to the prison, to the palace and shows us how the presence of God made all the difference. Alongside Joseph’s story, we’ll hear the inspiring account of William Borden, the young millionaire-turned-missionary who wrote three unforgettable phrases in his Bible before his death at age 25:


No Reserves. No Retreats. No Regrets.


Through it all, the message is clear: God never left Joseph, God never left William Borden, and God will never leave you.


Big Idea: God is with you.


If you’ve ever felt betrayed, falsely accused, forgotten, or even blessed but still empty, this message will remind you that God’s presence is your security, your strength, and your reward.