Sermons on Bereshis 37:4:

Mission Possible

Contributed by Alison Bucklin on Jun 24, 2023

Peter could only do the impossible as long as he focused on Jesus instead of on his surroundings.

As sometimes happens, this sermon took a turn I had not expected once I really got into it. Not a very big one, mind you, but I would up focusing on the gospel lesson instead of Paul’s letter to the Galatians. I do like, when I can, to tie the three lessons together, and these three seemed to be ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:22-32, Matthew 19:21-26, Galatians 1:11-24, Genesis 37:1-28

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

You Cannot Keep A Good Man Down (August 13, 2023 Eleventh Sunday After Pentecost).

Contributed by John Williams Iii on Aug 10, 2023

Joseph’s favoritism caused friction among the other sons and how they treated Joseph.

YOU CANNOT KEEP A GOOD MAN DOWN (2023 version). Text: Genesis 37:1-4, 12-28 Genesis 37:1-4 Jacob settled in the land where his father had lived as an alien, the land of Canaan.  (2)  This is the story of the family of Jacob. Joseph, being seventeen years old, was shepherding the flock ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 37:1-4, Genesis 37:12-28

Denomination: United Methodist

The Troubles Of A Godly Teenager Series

Contributed by Paul Barreca on Apr 6, 2013

Joseph was only seventeen when his brothers sold him into slavery. He faced many struggles that are common for young people today. We can learn from his struggles and victories.

Sermon Notes April 7, 2013 FBCam The Troubles of a Teenager Genesis 37:1-11 What were you up to when you were seventeen? For me, it was my first year at Bible College. I was a year younger than Kim who attended when she was 18. At 17 Kim was enjoying her senior year of High school, like most ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 37:1-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Coated - Pt. 1 - Favorites Series

Contributed by Steve Ely on Mar 13, 2016

You have been told you should have hope . . . why? Your trial, heartache & pain make you the exception, don’t they? They would, but you are coated!

Coated 
Pt. 1 - Favorites Introduction 
We have spent 4 weeks trying to expose the dangers of hopelessness (see series titled "Heart Attacks" while hoping that some of us who have given up would identify hidden hopelessness in your own life. Some of us have walked around for a long ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 37:2-4, Genesis 37:3

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Pain Of Betrayal

Contributed by Kerry Haynes on Aug 13, 2017

The story of Joseph is a story of betrayal by those closest to you. But it is also a story of how God will see you through, no matter what you face, and how God can bring good out of the worst possible situation.

Genesis 37:2-4, 12-28 The Pain of Betrayal Boy, does it hurt when someone betrays you! As the anonymous saying goes, “The saddest thing about betrayal is that it never comes from your enemies.” We went through a painful experience in one of my churches. A small group was full of people ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 37:2-4, Genesis 37:12-28, Genesis 50:20, 2 Samuel 13:8-9, Romans 3:23, Isaiah 53:6, Genesis 42:21, Genesis 4:6  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

A Palace Praise From The Pit

Contributed by Pastor/Author: Terry Sisney on Dec 15, 2014

The greatest prophecy of your life is hidden in your praise

Joseph was basically born with a silver spoon in his mouth, he was the son of his father's old age he was the apple of his father's eye. He really didn't have to work, he would just run errands for his father and check up on his brothers. Joseph wore a coat of many colors that identified him as the ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 37:1-24, Genesis 41:14

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Mess? The Ladder Up: Opportunity.

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Mar 31, 2021

Often life becomes a big mess. God has a ladder that becomes an opportunity to climb above the obstacles of daily living. We can change.

THE MESS: THE LADDER UP: OPPORTUNITY. By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com Romans 8:28 And we know that all things work together for good to them that love God, to them who are the called according to his purpose. WE TEND TO SEE OBSTACLES AS A MESS? THE PLAN OF GOD CAN SEE THIS ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:28, Genesis 28:1-20, Genesis 37:4-5

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Joseph-Dreams Can Come True Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 10, 2021

A dream can be an escape from reality, but it can also be an alternative to a present inadequate reality. A dream can provide an ideal toward which we strive and thereby change reality for the better.

Vanna White, the glamorous star who shows the letters on Wheel of Fortune, was a leader in her church youth group in North Myrtle Beach, North Carolina. Her pastor wrote about how he asked her, when she was a senior, what she was going to do after graduation. She responded that her dream was to ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 37:2-20

Dreams Can Come True Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 24, 2021

A dream can be an escape from reality, but it can also be an alternative to a present inadequate reality. A dream can provide an ideal toward which we strive and thereby change reality for the better.

Vanna White, the glamorous star who shows the letters on Wheel of Fortune, was a leader in her church youth group in North Myrtle Beach, North Carolina. Her pastor wrote about how he asked her, when she was a senior, what she was going to do after graduation. She responded that her dream was to ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 37:2-20

Joseph Series

Contributed by Brady Boyd on Feb 12, 2025

Most of us believe God has a design or plan for our lives. How we get there depends more on us than we think.

The Story of Us Joseph January 22, 2012 Most of us believe God has a design or plan for our lives. How we get there depends more on us than we think. 1. How do we handle the promises? Joseph is 17 Genesis 37:3-9 NIV Now Israel loved Joseph more than any of his other sons, because he had been born ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 37:3-9, Luke 2:19-20, Genesis 39:8-12, 2 Timothy 2:22, Genesis 41:46-49, John 17:15-16  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

God Manages His Vineyard Well

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Mar 18, 2025

Jesus reworks the old parable of the vineyard to fit the new barbarism. He directs the moral at the human vineyard managers, the religious and secular men who treat the Law and Temple as their personal fiefdom.

Friday of the Second Week of Lent 2025 St. Matthew’s Gospel is moving toward its climax, which is called Holy Week. Frequently we see Jesus crossing swords verbally with his adversaries. Jesus was an out-of-towner, considered a religious zealot and “hick” by the secular and religious authorities ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 118:22, Genesis 37:3-4, Genesis 37:12-13, Genesis 37:17-28, Psalm 105:16-21, Matthew 21:33-43, Matthew 21:45-46, Matthew 21:44, John 11:49-51  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Catholic

Dreams, Drama And Providence Series

Contributed by Brian Williams on Oct 14, 2025

As we continue to look at the life of Joseph we will see the incredible intricacies of God’s providential plan despite all the injustices, the anger and abuse he suffered, the word says that the Lord was with him.

In recent years, months, and weeks, we have witnessed the escalation of hatred, bitterness, and violence around the world. This escalating anger and unrest points to deeper struggles going on in people’s hearts. The question is where is God? What is he doing, what good could possibly come out of ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 37:1-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

When We Get What We Don't Deserve

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Feb 18, 2026

Why does God allow bad things to multiple good people?

A. God was with Joseph on the way down. “The Lord was with Joseph . . .” (Gen. 39:23). 1. Has anyone ever “hated” you? “His brothers hated Joseph” (37:4). “Joseph reported to his father some of the bad things his brothers were doing” (37:2). 2. Joseph was “Poppie’s pet.” “Jacob loved Joseph ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 37:4, Romans 12:17, Romans 12:19

Denomination: Baptist

Moving From Insults To Result (Case Study Of Joseph)

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Feb 24, 2026

God can transform seasons of betrayal, false accusation, and humiliation into extraordinary promotion and undeniable fulfillment of destiny.

MOVING FROM INSULTS TO RESULT (CASE STUDY OF JOSEPH) By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Genesis 37:3-11; Genesis 41:37-44 Key Verse: “And his brethren envied him; but his father observed the saying.” — Genesis 37:11 Supporting Texts: Psalm 105:17-22; Romans 8:28; James 1:12; Psalm 75:6-7; ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 37:3-11, Genesis 41:37-44

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Embracing New Beginnings SermonCentral

Contributed by SermonCentral on Sep 10, 2023

This sermon is for those who have experienced difficult times in their lives. God is signaling a change, a new chapter is unfolding for you. Embrace this new beginning with faith and hope.

This message is for someone who has experienced a difficult period in their life. God wants me to tell you that a new season is coming. He is turning the page, and a new chapter is about to begin for you. In the story of Joseph, we see that he was anointed and favored by God. He also had a special ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 37:3-24

Topics: Overcoming Challenges, Faith In God