Sermons on Genesis 37 Sermon:

Sermon On Resilience

Contributed by William Meakin on Aug 22, 2022

Resilience is defined as the capacity to recover quickly from difficulties.

Jagadish “Jaggi” Vasudev, better known by the honorific title “Sadhguru,” an Indian yoga guru and proponent of spirituality once remarked: “Once in a way, something may go wrong in your life. But if your mind and your energies are focused on beating yourself up, it will become a series of ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 1:9, Isaiah 41:10, Philippians 4:13, 2 Corinthians 4:8-9

Count The Stars (Genesis 15)

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Jun 21, 2024

Are we Abraham's children by faith? Let's examine this in Genesis 15.

What did the Lord promise Abram? Did he trust God? How many descendants would Abram have? Did God intend to bless the whole world through a descendant of Abram, Jesus? Did God visit Abram in a vision? What was his request of God? After these things Yahweh’s word came to Abram in a vision, saying, ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Sermon On The Ingredients Of Life

Contributed by William Meakin on Dec 7, 2022

Life consists of many different recipes. Each recipe is usually made up of many elements and each ingredient performs its own individualistic and distinctive purpose.

Ron Ben-Israel, an Israeli-American pastry chef once remarked: “Pastry is different from cooking because you have to consider the chemistry, beauty and flavor. It's not just sugar and eggs thrown together. I tell my pastry chefs to be in tune for all of this. You have to be challenged by using ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 13:2, Galatians 5:22-23, Matthew 6:33, Genesis 9:3

Sermon On A New Beginning

Contributed by William Meakin on Jan 11, 2025

One of the definitions of a new beginning is a chance to start afresh, to do something differently, or make a positive change in life.

Carol Burnett, an American comedian and actress once remarked: “Only I can change my life. No one can do it for me.” 1 Peter 1:3 reminds us: “Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ! According to his great mercy, he has caused us to be born again to a living hope through the ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 12:1-2, Genesis 1:1, Ephesians 4:22-24, Isaiah 40:31

Sermon On Lust

Contributed by William Meakin on Jan 25, 2021

Lust probably stems right back to the original story of Adam and Eve

Anne Fortier, the Danish-Canadian writer once remarked: “There is lust and then there is love. They are related, but still very different things. To indulge in one requires little but honeyed speech and a change of clothes; to obtain the other, by contrast, a man must give up his rib. In return, ...read more

Scripture: Romans 6:12, Proverbs 6:25, James 1:14-15

Studies In Genesis: Chapter 41 Series

Contributed by Edward Hardee on Oct 18, 2011

This is a study of the book of Genesis. Genesis and Revelation are two of the most disputed books in the Bible. The premise of this study is the foundation of creation.

Note: When doing a study on a book in the Bible you use a lot of resources. The major influence for me on this study of Genesis is The Genesis Record by Henry Morris. What happened in Chapter 40? At the end of chapter 40 where do we leave Joseph? Romans 5:3 And not only [so], but we glory in ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 41:1-57

Denomination: Church Of God

The Abrahamic Covenant (Genesis 17)

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Jun 24, 2024

How does the Abrahamic covenant relate to the Christian? Let's discuss Genesis 17.

Is the promise to Abraham fully realized in Abraham’s descendant, Jesus and the Good News for all nations? Is true circumcision of the heart and not just the flesh? How did Abram’s name get changed? What does Abraham mean? When Abram was ninety-nine years old, the Lord appeared to him and said, ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Questions In Genesis (Answers In The Gospels)

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on May 31, 2024

Genesis does not give us the final answers. Rather it poses a lot of questions and mysteries which are only answered later in the Gospels. Let's look at some of those questions.

Excellent resources are the ministry of Answers in Genesis and the Creation Research Institute. However, there are questions in Genesis not answered until the Gospels. Let’s look at some of those questions. At creation, God described humanity as “very good.” Are we now totally depraved or ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Genesis Chapter Thirty-Eight Series

Contributed by Tom Shepard on Mar 4, 2024

These are thoughts on Genesis Chapter Thirty-Eight. In his work, "What does every Bible chapter say..." John Hunt gives an overview of each chapter of the Bible. It is my intention to do the same thing here.

GENESIS CHAPTER THIRTY-EIGHT OVERVIEW Overall what is happening in this chapter is that find the character of Judah and the children that he fathered. Thomas Coke (1801) – Genesis 38 Judah begetteth Er, Onan, and Shelah. Tamar deceiveth Judah, and brings forth Pharez and Zarah. John Gill ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 38:1-30

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Sermon On Temptation

Contributed by William Meakin on May 27, 2021

We all suffer temptation at some point in our earthly journey, it is a natural part of life.

Derek Charles Blasberg, an American journalist, socialite, best selling author and television personality once remarked: “Temptation is as old as time; or at least the history of temptation extends as far back as the moment Eve gave Adam that serpent’s apple. But what sets the lady apart from the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 20:40, James 1:3, Hebrews 4:15

Sermon On Conservation

Contributed by William Meakin on Apr 3, 2022

Conservation is defined as prevention of a wasteful use of a resource.

Dian Fossey, an American-born primatologist, conservationist and author of “Gorillas In The Mist.” once remarked: “When you realize the value of all life you dwell less on past and concentrate more on the conservation of the future.” Genesis 9:1-3 reminds us: And God blessed Noah and his sons and ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 35:33-34, Jeremiah 2:7, Revelation 11:18, Psalm 24:1

Sermon On Autumn

Contributed by William Meakin on Sep 20, 2023

Autumn is defined as the season after summer and before winter, in the northern hemisphere from September to November, and in the southern hemisphere from March to May.

Margaret Elizabeth Sangster, an American poet, author and editor once remarked: "Spring is beautiful, and summer is perfect for vacations, but autumn brings a longing to get away from the unreal things of life, out into the forest at night with a campfire and the rustling leaves." James ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 6:9, Psalm 23:4, 2 Corinthians 9:10, Psalm 104:19

Study In Revelation 37 New Heavens, New Earth And New Jerusalem Revealed Series

Contributed by James Lee on Nov 18, 2009

Study in Revelation using "The Preacher’s Outline & Sermon Bible" as a guide.

STUDY IN REVELATION 37 The New Heavens, The New Earth and The New Jerusalem Revealed Revelation 21: 1-8 Have ever thought about what eternity will be like? What will it be like to live with God, forever and ever? Let’s take a closer look at these eight verses and see what it will be like. V. ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 21:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

Sermon On Worship

Contributed by William Meakin on Jun 4, 2022

Worship is defined as the feeling or expression of reverence and adoration for a deity.

Dennis Joachim Ignacious, a Malaysian-born diplomat and author once remarked: “When we lift our hands in praise and worship, we break spiritual jars of perfume over Jesus. The fragrance of our praise fills the whole earth and touches the heart of God.” Romans 12:1 confirms: “I appeal to you ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 13:15, John 4:23, Matthew 4:10, John 4:24

The Sermon On The Mouth Series

Contributed by Tim Huie on Apr 8, 2008

James talks about the many reasons we should control our speech.

MANAGING YOUR MOUTH! James 3:1-12 1. Illus. of Mom and cell phone • On way to Gatlinburg decided to make a call to her new daughter-in-law. • Got the answering machine, so she left a short message. • After she hung up the cell phone, she started giving daughter-in-law “down the country” to my ...read more

Scripture: James 3:1-12

Denomination: Baptist