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  • Alison Bucklin avatar

    Mission Possible

    Contributed by Alison Bucklin on Jun 24, 2023
     | 2,675 views

    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

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Joseph's Dreams, God's Plan. Genesis 37

    Contributed by William Akehurst on Sep 30, 2024
     | 1,488 views

    Joseph was the good son. But to his brothers, he took it too far. So they plotted to end it all, but GOD… But GOD...had other plans as the story of Joseph unfolds. From riches to rags, and rags to riches.

    2024.09.29.Sermon Notes. Joseph’s Dreams, GOD’s Plan. William Akehurst, HSWC BIG IDEA: Joseph was the good son. But to his brothers, he took it too far. So they plotted to end it all, but GOD… But GOD had other plans as the story of Joseph unfolds. Scripture: Genesis 37:1-36, 2 Corinthians ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Joseph Series

    Contributed by Brady Boyd on Feb 12, 2025
     | 473 views

    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

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    God Manages His Vineyard Well

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Mar 18, 2025
     | 324 views

    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

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    Denomination: Catholic

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    Betrayal

    Contributed by Jerry Cosper on May 10, 2022
     | 2,886 views

    Betrayal takes a while from which to recover. Trust must be rebuilt.

    The Lord got me to thinking about the many pitfalls that we go through in life. So I thought for the next few weeks we'll see what instructions the Bible can give us on how to overcome these pitfalls. Today I want to specifically talk about the pitfall of betrayal. You know trust is a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Joseph: Sold Into Slavery Series

    Contributed by Brad Beaman on Jun 10, 2022
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     | 5,298 views

    Joseph was stirring up the anger of his brothers because he was a tattletale. Already the seeds of strife and discord are being sold between Joseph and his brothers with this bad report he brought about them.

    You have met the child who is the informer? The one who loves to report the wrongdoing of the other children. The probably start their informing with the words, guess what? It every family has an informer then Jacob and his 12 sons were not so different. What is shocking and unusual is for 10 of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Roshelle Brenneise avatar

    The Canaan Years Series

    Contributed by Roshelle Brenneise on Dec 19, 2024
     | 491 views

    The theme of deceit and betrayal that we have seen throughout Jacob’s story continues in the lives of his sons.

    December 21, 2024 When we left Jacob last week, he and Esau had reconciled and he had purchased some land from Hamor, not far from the city of Shechem, and had settled his family there. Maybe Jacob would finally get some rest…… -Dinah- Genesis 34:1 - Now Dinah, the daughter Leah had borne ...read more

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    Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

  • Wade Martin Hughes, Sr avatar

    Mean? They Took My Coat!

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Jul 6, 2022
     | 3,779 views

    There were 10 step-brothers, and they hated their step-brother. They stripped away Joseph's coat of many colors. They could not strip away the blessings. God replaced the coat of many colors with a new coat of authority and a ring of gold... the dreams came true.

    THEY TOOK MY COAT! GOD DID NOT EXPLAIN THIS STRIPPING AWAY TO ME? THE DREAMER COMES? STRIP AWAY MY COAT… By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com *STRIP: often strip seems unfair, dishonest taking, to take away something, to remove all coverings, to leave bare, take off all the ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Wade Martin Hughes, Sr avatar

    Five Coats... The Journey From Defeat To Victory

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Jul 9, 2022
     | 3,945 views

    Learn the lesson of the journey of 5 coats... we can go from promise, to defeat to victory by staying faithful and refusing to be bitter. BITTER vs. BETTER.

    FIVE COATS… I CAN NEVER UNDERSTAND THE JOURNEY? LIFE IS MEAN! LIFE IS REALLY MEAN! LIFE IS A SERIES OF LOSING TO WIN. WHY? WHY? THEY TOOK MY COAT! GOD NEVER EXPLAINS WHAT HE IS DOING! THIS STRIPPING AWAY FROM ME? STRIP AWAY MY COAT… By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com I HAVE FIVE ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    You Can’t Keep A Good Man Down (Summer Of 2002)

    Contributed by John Williams Iii on Oct 15, 2022
     | 1,727 views

    Joseph took this obstacle (being sold into slavery by his brothers) and turned it into an opportunity. He had every reason to be bitter and resentful. His attitude made all the difference.

    YOU CANNOT KEEP A GOOD MAN DOWN Text: Genesis 37:1-4, 12-28 "Ida Eisenhower, mother of President Dwight D. Eisenhower, was asked in an interview if she was proud of her son. She answered, "Yes, I am very proud. Which son?" (Robert H. Spain. How To Stay alive As Long ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

  • Jon Daniels avatar

    Jacob's Favorite Child Series

    Contributed by Jon Daniels on May 8, 2023
     | 2,644 views

    Based on Genesis 37:1-4 - Introduces Joseph as reminds hearers that a rough start in life doesn't have to wreck out lives.

    “JACOB’S FAVORITE CHILD” Gen. 37:1-4 FBCF – 5/7/23 Jon Daniels INTRO – Ever feel like giving up? Ever been so frustrated you just wanted to throw in the towel & just give up? Sometimes, things start out really rough in our lives. Circumstances get turned upside down. Plans get rearranged ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Elmer Towns avatar

    When We Get What We Don't Deserve

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Feb 18, 2026
     | 89 views

    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

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Rev. Samuel Arimoro avatar

    Moving From Insults To Result (Case Study Of Joseph)

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Feb 24, 2026
     | 60 views

    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

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Where Is God PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 26, 2023
    based on 3 ratings
     | 1,098 views

    To explore the story of Joseph, emphasizing God's sovereignty in difficult times, Joseph's unwavering faith, and the truth that God's silence doesn't equate to His absence.

    Good morning, Church Family! Today, we're diving deep into the story of Joseph from Genesis 37:1-4 and 12-28. This narrative is packed with lessons on God's sovereignty in difficult times, Joseph's unwavering faith in God's plan, and the powerful truth that God's silence doesn't mean His absence. ...read more

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  • W Pat Cunningham avatar

    God So Loved The World

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Mar 3, 2026
     | 45 views

    He told a parable that could not have been misunderstood.

    Friday of the Second Week in Lent 2026 Two questions seem to obsess the writers of the Book of Genesis. The first question, “How did our people get to be slaves in Egypt?” The second, “How did our people escape slavery by the Egyptians?” To the first, the answer was “Joseph the patriarch was ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic