Sermons on Bereshis 45:5:

Joseph's Scars

Contributed by Gerald Roberts on Aug 13, 2020

Joseph had many scars but he never quit and continued to trust God.

Genesis 45:1-15 Joseph's Scars 1. Most people have some sort of scars • Every scar is a memory, revealing an unfortunate accident (Bike accident) , a random act of stupidity, or some kind of injustice. Maybe you were trying to imitate Evil Knievel on plywood ramp, • Maybe you had a brother and ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 45:1-15

Denomination: Methodist

Joseph Reveals Himself Series

Contributed by Claude Alexander on Nov 2, 2020

It is at this point that chapter 45 begins. It continues from chapter 44 where Judah tries to reason out with this Egyptian official and offers himself as a substitute for Benjamin in whose sack was Joseph’s silver cup.

Joseph reveals himself Gen. 45: 1-45 It is at this point that chapter 45 begins. It continues from chapter 44 where Judah tries to reason out with this Egyptian official and offers himself as a substitute for Benjamin in whose sack was Joseph’s silver cup. Judah and his brothers anxiously ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 45:1-28

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Do Not Grieve

Contributed by S. R. Manohar on Jan 2, 2019

You know how Joseph's brothers had sold him as a slave to Egypt and nearly after twenty years Joseph revealed himself to his brothers when they had come to him. He was now the Governor of Egypt. The first thing that Joseph told his brothers was Gen 45:5 .

You know how Joseph's brothers had sold him as a slave to Egypt and nearly after twenty years Joseph revealed himself to his brothers when they had come to him. He was now the Governor of Egypt. The first thing that Joseph told his brothers was Gen 45:5 "Now therefore be not grieved, nor ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 45:5

For Such A Time As This Series

Contributed by Christian Cheong on Jul 22, 2019

Esther comes to understand the providence of God in retrospect. God has been preparing her for such a time as this.

We ended last week on a sad note, with Mordecai and the Jews across the Persian Empire mourning. They had just received an edict for their execution. Haman, the evil high official to the King, hatched a plot to kill, not just Mordecai (his enemy and Jewish subordinate), but also his entire ...read more

Scripture: Esther 4:4-17, Genesis 45:5-7, Genesis 50:19-20

Denomination: Independent/Bible

God Sent Me Here

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Feb 17, 2019

When Joseph finally met his brothers again, he was able to say that, what THEY had meant for evil, God had meant for good.

GOD SENT ME HERE. Genesis 45:1-15. The Old Testament Joseph is very much a Type of Christ. Favoured by his father (cf. Genesis 37:3), Joseph was sold by his brethren for twenty pieces of silver (Genesis 37:28). Favoured by His Father (Luke 3:22), Jesus ‘came unto His own, and His own ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 45:1-15

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Agents Of Grace

Contributed by Mary Erickson on Feb 25, 2019

The Bible directs us on how to respond to our anger as agents of grace.

February 24, 2019 Hope Lutheran Church Pastor Mary Erickson Genesis 45:3-11, 15; Luke 6:27-38 Agents of Grace Friends, may grace and peace be yours in abundance in the knowledge of God and Christ Jesus our Lord. What do we do with anger? Anger is an emotion. It’s an emotional response to ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 45:3-11, Luke 6:27-38

Denomination: Lutheran

Now What?

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Oct 11, 2019

Life has a tendency to dash our dreams and imprison our hopes. We can face different types of traps: Metal bars? Mental bars? Joseph had a dream? Now what? The well? Slave market? Auction? Potiphar? Prison? Forgotten? Nothing could stop God's plan.

NOW WHAT? By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com WE HAD A WONDERFUL FAMILY IN THIS AREA. FOE SEVERAL GENERATIONS THE FISHBACK FAMILY HAD SEVERAL PREACHERS THAT STOOD SOLID FOR THEIR CHURCH FOR MANY YEARS. One of the Fishback Preachers had a personal motto he would tell his friends ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 45:3-8, Genesis 50:19-20, Genesis 42:6

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Forgive And Be Free! Series

Contributed by Bright Adeyeye on Oct 25, 2019

Unforgiveness is a poison. It blocks answer to prayers. You have carried this pain and hurts for too long, now it's the time to drop it. It's the dawn of a new season.

FORGIVE AND BE FREE! Genesis 41:51-52. "And to Joseph were born two sons before the years of famine came, whom Asenath, the daughter of Poti-Pherah priest of On, bore to him. 51 Joseph called the name of the firstborn Manasseh: “For God has made me forget all my toil and all my father’s ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 41:51-52, Genesis 45:3-11, Philippians 3:13-14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

12th Sunday After Pentecost. August 16th, 2026. Series

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Jul 4, 2023

Year A, Proper 15.

Genesis 45:1-15, Psalm 133:1-3, Isaiah 56:1, Isaiah 56:6-8, Psalm 67:1-7, Romans 11:1-2, Romans 11:29-32, Matthew 15:10-28 A). GOD SENT ME HERE. Genesis 45:1-15. The Old Testament Joseph is very much a Type of Christ. Favoured by his father (cf. Genesis 37:3), Joseph was sold by his ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 45:1-15, Psalm 133:1-3, Isaiah 56:1, Isaiah 56:6-8, Psalm 67:1-7, Romans 11:1-2, Romans 11:29-32, Matthew 15:10-28  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

From The Pit To The Promise

Contributed by Jeff Taylor on Jan 28, 2023

All of us will go through the pit at some point. All of us will at some point go through hard times. We will go through the valley. But for every pit, for every valley, there IS a way out that leads to the very promise of God!

Here are things to remember when you get in the pit. First, intolerance of your condition creates your future. Say that with me. Intolerance of your condition creates your future. The problem is some start looking for ways to get accustomed to the pit. You read books on how to adjust to darkness. ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 45:1-8

Denomination: Pentecostal

Bitterness

Contributed by Jerry Cosper on Jun 8, 2022

This message today is about bitterness but I think we are going to find that it’s more about forgiveness.

This message today is about bitterness but I think we are going to find that it’s more about forgiveness. Let's talk about bitterness in our life today. As kids, we could look at certain foods and be convinced it would taste bad. And some foods can surprise us. Take, for example, an apple. ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 45:1-15, Isaiah 37:18, Matthew 20:28, Hebrews 13:5

Denomination: Baptist

Joseph: Reunited With His Family Series

Contributed by Brad Beaman on Jun 13, 2022

Joseph was separated from his family at the age of 17 not because of war, but because of the wicked jealousy of his own brothers. In their jealousy they sold Joseph into slavery and presented his ornamented coat to their father. God used this for his purposes.

A popular television feature is to find a situation where a family has been separated because of war or some tragedy. The show does research to find out where the missing family members are. Then they reunite the family on television. It certainly makes for a moving experience with tears and ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 42:1-38, Genesis 43:1-34, Genesis 45:1-28, Genesis 46:1-34, Genesis 44:1-34  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

Victory Over Every Circumstance

Contributed by Grant Adams on Jun 20, 2022

Most Christians want to experience overcoming power and triumph in every situation. How can we?

I feel that most Christians want to experience “...overcoming power and triumph in each trying hour.” Victory over every circumstance. This principle is taught throughout the Bible. 1. Potter and the clay, Jeremiah 18:1-10 a. In the hands of the potter, verse 6. b. Made it again as seemed good to ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 45:5-8, Genesis 50:20

Denomination: Baptist

Forgiveness Is A Choice

Contributed by John Gaston on Jul 9, 2022

Joseph had to choose to forgive his brothers. He saw God's sovereignty in the betrayal, he saw the same nature was in him and he tested their hearts with his brother. He forgave and never brought up the subject again.

FORGIVENESS IS A CHOICE Gen. 45:1-8 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: sometimes it’s better not to know so much 1. In France, in the 1790’s, a priest, a lawyer and an engineer were arrested & about to be guillotined. The priest put his head on the block, they pulled the rope and nothing happened. He ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 45:1-8

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Faith Preserves Life

Contributed by Gerald Roberts on Aug 22, 2023

Jospeh preserved the entire Israelite nation as a result faith.

Faith Preserves Gen 45:1-15 1. Joseph put God first in his life this is why he is mentioned in the Faith Chapter as a hero of faith • Noah, by faith in building the ark (Ge 6:14-22; Heb 11:7). • Abraham, in forsaking the land of his birth at the command of God (Ge 12:1-4; Heb 11:8), • Joseph, ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 45:1-15

Denomination: Methodist