Sermons on Genesis 37 Sermon:

Sermon On A Second Chance

Contributed by William Meakin on Aug 26, 2022

Weather is defined as a state of the atmosphere at a particular place and time as regards heat, cloudiness, wind, rain, etc.

Alfred Wainwright, a British fell-walker, guidebook author and illustrator once remarked: “There’s no such thing as bad weather, only unsuitable clothing.” Leviticus 26:4 confirms: “Then I will give you your rains in their season, and the land shall yield its increase, and the trees of the field ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 1:9, Matthew 18:21-22, Isaiah 43:18, Jonah 2:1-10

Meek Does Not Mean Weak Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Mar 24, 2004

I was struck with how “in control” Jesus was, even when events were transpiring around him and people were doing disturbing things to Him.

Meek Does Not Mean Weak This past Tuesday Pastor Jeff and I had had the opportunity to view a screening of the film called, “The Passion of the Christ” with about 4,000 other pastors. We should have known we were in for an unforgettable experience when we saw boxes of Kleenex arrayed on tables ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:5

Denomination: Baptist

Making Peace In The Midst Of Conflict Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Mar 24, 2004

“You’re blessed when you can show people how to cooperate instead of compete or fight. That’s when you discover who you really are, and your place in God’s family.”

Making Peace in the Midst of Conflict Conflict is everywhere, isn’t it? In a classic Winston Churchill comeback, Lady Astor once said, “If you were my husband, I’d put poison in your coffee.” Churchill responded with his cutting wit: “If you were my wife, I’d drink it.” We laugh at this sarcasm, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:9

Denomination: Baptist

Blessed Are The Meek Series

Contributed by Don Jones on Feb 13, 2008

The message describes the 1. The Meaning of Meek, 2. Men Who Were Called Meek, and 3. Blessedness of the Meek.

"Blessed are the Meek" Matthew 5:5 Blessed are the meek, for they will inherit the earth. Introduction Jesus continues the beatitudes with another blessed attitude. About now I think you are wondering how Jesus expects us to be happy with these attitudes in our life. After all, "the poor in ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:5

Denomination: Baptist

Sermon On The Necessity For Pollination

Contributed by William Meakin on Jan 29, 2022

The list of creatures that can pollinate is long and includes such insects as bees, flies, wasps, beetles, butterflies and moths.

Albert Einstein the German-born theoretical physicist once reputedly quoted: “If the bee disappeared off the surface of the globe, then man would have only four years of life left. No more bees, no more pollination, no more plants, no more animals, no more man.” Genesis 1:25 reminds us: “And God ...read more

Scripture: Leviticus 11:20-23, Exodus 20:11, Hebrews 11:3

Sermon On Divine Providence

Contributed by William Meakin on Apr 29, 2025

Divine providence has been ascribed as the protective care of God or of nature as a spiritual power.

John Piper, an American theologian once remarked: “Divine providence is never frustrated by Satan in its plan for this world - for the everlasting good of God’s people in the all-satisfying praise of the glory of his grace.” Hebrews 1:3 reminds us: “He is the radiance of the glory of God and the ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 16:33, Colossians 1:17, Romans 13:1, Acts 2:23

Sermon On The Way To The Stars

Contributed by William Meakin on Aug 21, 2025

The idiom: "The Way To The Stars" is often used metaphorically, especially in contexts like the RAF motto "Per ardua ad astra" (Through adversity to the stars).

Norman Vincent Peale, an American author once remarked: “Shoot for the moon. Even if you miss, you'll land among the stars.” Genesis 1:14-18 reminds us: “And God said, “Let there be lights in the expanse of the heavens to separate the day from the night. And let them be for signs and for ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 40:26, Psalm 8:3-4, 1 Corinthians 15:40-41, Amos 5:8

Sermon On The Ziggurat Of Life

Contributed by William Meakin on Nov 9, 2025

Ziggurats are fundamentally considered structures of faith and religion.

John H. Walton, an American professor and Old Testament scholar once remarked: “The ziggurat was the most dominant building of the temple complex, so it is no surprise that it draws the attention of the author of Genesis. In summary, the project is a temple complex featuring a ziggurat, which was ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:30, Psalm 127:1, 1 John 5:4, Matthew 6:33

Sermon On The Palindromes Of Life

Contributed by William Meakin on Aug 7, 2025

A palindrome is defined as a word, name, sentence, verse, or even number that reads the same backwards or forward.

Yayoi Kusama, a female Japanese artist once remarked: “With just one polka dot, nothing can be achieved. In the universe, there is the sun, the moon, the earth, and hundreds of millions of stars. All of us live in the unfathomable mystery and infinitude of the universe. Pursuing 'philosophy of ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 3:1-8, Galatians 6:7, Matthew 6:34, Philippians 4:11-13

"Godly Sexuality" - Part 1 Series

Contributed by Warren Lamb on Apr 10, 2005

Sex sells...are you buying? Sex is an every-day, all-day, in-your-face issue. What are we to do?

"Godly Sexuality" – Part 1 Matthew 5:27-32 (Cognates: Matthew 19:3-12; 1 Corinthians 6:9-20; 7:1-17; Hebrews 10:26-31) God’s stand on sexuality, marriage, divorce and remarriage is clear when we take the whole of Scripture, prayerfully read it and then trust the Holy Spirit to open our hearts and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:27-32

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Blessed Are Those Who Mourn Series

Contributed by Scott Carmer on May 16, 2005

Blessed are those who mourn for our present state of values, for they are the ones who are the hope of the world.

Blessed are Those Who Mourn Matthew 23:37-39 May 15, 2005 I read a book a while ago which began with a few very provocative paragraphs. You may not be a Christian and wondering why anyone would want to be. The religion that inspired the Crusades, launched witch trials, perpetuates religious ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 23:37-39

Denomination: Methodist

Living In A Fishbowl Series

Contributed by Brad Beaman on Dec 2, 2007

You live in a fishbowl and people are watching to see if your walk matches your talk.

I remember when I was pastor of a church and living in the parsonage directly across from the church. It was like living in a fishbowl. It was the glass house syndrome where it seemed everyone could see right into our house. People knew if I was home, because my car was parked there. They knew who ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:33-37

Denomination: Baptist

My Final Sermon

Contributed by Patrick O'loughlin on Aug 5, 2013

This is the outline of my final sermon as pastor of Calvary Assembly of God

Text: Romans 16 Title: My final sermon Introduction: This is my last sermon as pastor of Calvary Assembly of God. I would like to finish the same way Paul finishes the Book of Romans; by thanking those God used to help me. In Romans chapter 16 Paul thanks 37 people by name. So Paul was not some ...read more

Scripture: Romans 16:1-25

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Miles Down The Road Series

Contributed by Michael Stover on Jun 5, 2001

Does Jesus advocate absolute passivity in the face of oppression?

I. The Old Testament Injunction A. The Limitation 1. Mosaic Law allowed this treatment 2. Principle: The punishment must fit the crime (Judges 1:6-7) B. The Administration 1. It should be noted that in each of these passages the context is one of civil justice. The law was not designed to be ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:38-42

Denomination: Baptist

Sermon # 28 - The Power Of Words Series

Contributed by Andrew Dixon on Jul 24, 2023

Our words have the power to bless or curse to build up or destroy. The question is, ‘Are we obedient to the voice of God and using this authority that God has granted to us to bless others and do His will?’

A withered hand is healed We read in Luke 6:6,“And it came to pass on another Sabbath that he entered into the synagogue and taught: and there was a man there, and his right hand was withered.” In Luke 6:10, we read, “And he looked round about on them all, and said unto him, Stretch forth thy ...read more

Scripture: Luke 6:6, Luke 6:10, Mark 11:12-14, Mark 11:20-21, Matthew 7:19-20, Numbers 22:6, Numbers 22:8-9, Numbers 22:12, Genesis 3:9, Genesis 3:11  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Other