Sermons on Bereshis 37:4:

Joseph: The Epitome Of Steadfastness

Contributed by Bishop Prof. Julius Soyinka on Feb 18, 2022

The life of Joseph is a godly example for every believer of all age group to remain faithful to God and steadfast in His righteousness in the midst of life challenges.

Joseph: The Epitome of Steadfastness Study Text: Genesis 37: 1 - 11 Introduction: - The life of Joseph is an amazing story, and a godly example of steadfastness in a life of righteousness during the time of life challenges. - After many unexpected difficult situations, and several ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 37:1-11

Denomination: Pentecostal

Joseph Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Feb 20, 2022

Joseph, son of Jacob and Rachel, lived in the land of Canaan with ten half-brothers, one full brother, and at least one half-sister. He was Rachel's firstborn and Jacob's eleventh son. Of all the sons, Joseph was preferred by his father, who gave him a "long coat of many colors."

Joseph is an important figure in the Bible's Book of Genesis. He was the first of the two sons of Jacob and Rachel (Jacob's twelfth child and eleventh son). He is the favorite son of the patriarch Jacob, and his jealous brothers sell him into slavery in Egypt, where he eventually ends up ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 37:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

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

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

Betrayal

Contributed by Jerry Cosper on May 10, 2022

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

Scripture: Genesis 37:1-5, Genesis 37:19-24, Philippians 2:3-5, Proverbs 16:9

Denomination: Baptist

Joseph: Sold Into Slavery Series

Contributed by Brad Beaman on Jun 10, 2022

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

Scripture: Genesis 37:1-36

Denomination: Baptist

Where Is God PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 26, 2023

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

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

Topics: God's Silence, Difficult Times

Out Of The Valley PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Nov 15, 2023

This sermon explores overcoming trials, spiritual renewal, and building a strong faith foundation through the story of Joseph in Genesis 37:1-11. Key

Welcome, dear friends, to this blessed gathering, a beloved community of seekers and believers, of dreamers and doers, of the weary and the hopeful. We are here, once again, not by chance or coincidence but by divine appointment. We are here, under the loving eyes of our Creator, to share in His ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 37:1-11

Topics: Renewal

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

Mean? They Took My Coat!

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Jul 6, 2022

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

Scripture: Genesis 37:2-30, Genesis 39:3-5, Genesis 41:41

Denomination: Assembly Of God

A Dysfunctional Family Series

Contributed by Scott Maze on May 24, 2021

The beautiful story of Joseph has attracted a lot of attention through the years. Andrew Lloyd Weber thought so highly of the story that he developed the story of Joseph into a Broadway musical, Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat.

If you think you’re job is hard, think about this… Just like an NFL quarterback, NASA will schedule the launch of a rocket in an open window. A launch window is determined for each rocket and the window has several factors. Imagine the complications in attempting to place a land rover on the ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 37:2-13, Genesis 37:22-36, Genesis 22:17-18, Genesis 45:7-8, Hebrews 11:22, Romans 8:28  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

Five Coats... The Journey From Defeat To Victory

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Jul 9, 2022

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

Scripture: Genesis 37:2-7, Genesis 39:2-5, Genesis 41:41

Denomination: Assembly Of God

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

God's Dreamer Boy: From Dreamer To Leader

Contributed by Jm Raja Lawrence on Sep 11, 2023

In the story of Joseph, we find a compelling narrative of resilience, faith, and forgiveness. Explore with us as we uncover profound lessons from "God's Dreamer Boy."

God's Dreamer Boy: From Dreamer to Leader Intro: In the captivating narrative of Joseph, we encounter a young dreamer whose remarkable journey unfolds through adversity and divine intervention. From a pit to the pinnacle of power, Joseph's story is a testament to unwavering faith, ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 37:1-36, Genesis 39:1-23, Genesis 40:1-23, Genesis 41:1-57, Genesis 42:1-38, Genesis 50:20  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Family Favoritism

Contributed by Jm Raja Lawrence on Sep 25, 2023

God loves us all equally, regardless of our family background. But what does the Bible say about favoritism within families? Join us today as we explore this topic in light of Romans 2:11, which teaches us that "God does not show favoritism."

Introduction: I. Recognizing the Chains of Favoritism Dear brothers and sisters in Christ, it is a privilege to stand before you today and delve into a topic that affects us all—family favoritism. In our journey together through the Scriptures, we aim to gain a deeper understanding of God's ...read more

Scripture: Romans 2:11, James 2:1, Leviticus 19:15, Proverbs 28:21, Genesis 37:4, Proverbs 14:21, Galatians 2:11-13, Colossians 3:25, Romans 13:14, John 13:34-35, Matthew 5:43-48, Genesis 1:27, Ephesians 5:31-32, Psalm 133:1, Ephesians 6:1-4, Colossians 3:13-14, Romans 8:28, James 2:8-9, 1 Corinthians 12:12-13, Galatians 5:13, Ephesians 4:3-6, 1 Corinthians 1:10, Colossians 3:14, Luke 10:25-37, Matthew 25:35-36, James 2:14-17, Ephesians 4:32, 1 Peter 3:8, Philippians 2:2  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational