Sermons on Genesis 37:1-38:26:

An X-Rated Sermon

Contributed by Michael Hollinger on Nov 10, 2005

The Nature of Sin - and our Saviour, as illustrated by the story of Tamar & Judah

Title: An X-Rated Sermon: Tamar and the men in her life. Text: Genesis 38 CIT: Selfishness is the root underlying sexual sin; turnabout is fair play. Thesis: Sin exposes a motive and extorts an unexpectedly high cost, but in spite of this, Jesus makes the exchange for us that we ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 38:1-29

Denomination: Baptist

God's Love Part 3: Joseph's Provision Series

Contributed by Chanon Mullens on Mar 27, 2006

From the Pit to the Palace, God is in control of our lives

In Part 3 of “God’s Love” we will survey the transformation of Joseph. We have, in this story, God’s deliverance, love and provision for one man’s life in order to provide not only for his family, but two countries as well. 1. THE PIT • Joseph’s brothers hated him because of their father’s love ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 37:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

Dream Catchers

Contributed by James May on Jun 12, 2005

God isn’t looking for someone who believes in fantasies and legendary "Dream Catchers" like those of the American Indians, but He is looking for some Dream Catchers who will catch the vision of a work for the Lord.

DREAM CATCHERS By Pastor Jim May Among the Chippewa and other American Indian tribes there is a legend that goes something like this: A spider was quietly spinning his web in his own space. It was beside the sleeping space of Nokomis, the grandmother. Each day, Nokomis watched the spider at ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 37:5

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Dream Making In The Midst Of A Dysfunctional World Series

Contributed by Bumble Ho on Jun 14, 2005

Part 1 of Dream Maker series. Big Idea: We are all dysfuntion, but don’t get used to the status quo of dysfunctional world you are living in. God doesn’t. God will not content to leave you there; He has something better in mind. He has a dream for you.

DREAM MAKING IN THE MIDST OF A DYSFUNCTIONAL WORLD Part 1 of the Dream Maker Series English Worship, Vietnamese Alliance Church at Midway City June 5, 2005 Genesis 37:5 "Joseph had a dream, and when he told it to his brothers, they hated him all the more." 1) {DYSFUNCTION} We all had some sort ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 37:2-28

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

A Coat Of Many Colors

Contributed by James May on Jun 19, 2005

Joseph’s coat of many colors could have been a symbol of so many things that his father Israel tried to teach him. The different colors in the Bible speak of so many significant things for our lives today as well.

A Coat of Many Colors By Pastor Jim May All of you probably remember the story of Joseph and his coat of many colors. This morning, being Father’s Day, I want to speak to you about that coat and what it could signify to every father in the church today. Genesis 37:1-3, "And Jacob dwelt in the ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 37:1-3

Denomination: Independent/Bible

God Is Faithful - Dreamer For Sale Series

Contributed by Juan Smith on Jun 23, 2005

To realise that God remains faithful to us even when we ignore him

God is Faithful - Dreamer for sale Aim: To realise that God remains faithful to us even when we ignore him Reading: Genesis 37:1-36 Introduction Days of our lives illustration • Well you might be mistaken if thinking that you have just heard an excerpt of a Soapie when you listen to the story ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 37:1-36

Denomination: Methodist

Slow Down & Keep Focused!

Contributed by Bruce Ball on Jul 12, 2005

A sermon about hearing what God has planned for your life, then living your life for that plan.

I think all of us have graduated from “the school of hard knocks”. And since we are pretty smart people, I am sure we have learned many lessons in that school, and these lessons can make excellent testimonies – if we survive them. But there is an easier way to learn; a better way that is much ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 37:5-12

Denomination: *other

The Sovereignty Of God At Work Series

Contributed by Stephen Todd on Apr 1, 2004

Even in the selling of Joseph into Slavery, God’s sovereign hand was at work to do good.

Genesis 37:12-end March 7, 2004 Sometimes the simplest expressions of truth are also the most profound. At our family night back on February 1, we sang a song with the kids. My God is so big, So strong and so mighty, There’s nothing my God cannot do. The mountains are his, the valleys are his, ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 37:12-36, Genesis 50:19-21

Denomination: Baptist

The Jerry Springer Patriarch Series

Contributed by Stephen Todd on Apr 1, 2004

Even in Judah’s horrendous sin the benevolent grace of our God was at work.

Genesis 38 March 14, 2004 As we have been going through the book of Genesis these past number of months, I have come to a disturbing realization. Jacob and his family would have been the perfect recruits for the Jerry Springer show. For those of you who have never seen that show, or who want to ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:1-3, Genesis 38:1-30

Denomination: Baptist

Where Is God When It Hurts

Contributed by Dean Rhine on Jan 11, 2005

The life of Joseph shows God’s continual presence

Intro: One of the truths we learn very quickly in life is that things will not always go well. There are good days and bad days. God tells us he sends rain on the just and the unjust. Sometimes we question that. Did you ever know someone who seemed to have everything go their way? My ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 37:1-12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Joseph; A Portrait Of The Messiah

Contributed by Paul Hammons on Mar 13, 2007

The Bible is all about the Messiah; from the beginning to the end; from Genesis to revelation, He is the main subject.

Joseph: A Portrait Of The Messiah; Genesis 37 The Bible is all about the Messiah; from the beginning to the end; from Genesis to revelation, He is the main subject. In the O.T. we scores of prophecies foretelling the fact, manner, circumstances, and even the miraculous nature of His birth. Many ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 37:1

Pit-Stops In Life Series

Contributed by K. Edward Skidmore on Apr 3, 2007

Genesis 37 reveals the "pit-stops" Joseph had to make in his journey from boyhood to manhood

Genesis Series # 6 CHCC: March 4, 2007 Pit Stops in Life Genesis 37 INTRODUCTION: I’m glad we’re doing a series on the book of Genesis. It’s an incredible book. Genesis is God introducing Himself. It’s not just a book of philosophy or theology … it’s a book of true stories about real ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 37:1-28

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

God Meant It For Good!

Contributed by Matthew Sickling on Apr 6, 2007

This is a narrative sermon of the story of Joseph.

Introduction: Joseph’s story is a story that has everything in it, including political intrigue, sibling rivalry, love and hate, jealousy and compassion, lust and ambition, heroism and pity. Of course, Joseph is the Hero, but as we will see God is the main character as well as the director. One ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 37:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

Pursuing Victory

Contributed by Charles Mallory on Jun 5, 2007

Joseph’s life is a remarkable example of how God works within seemingly impossible circumstances to bring hope and victory.

Based on Genesis 37:12-28; 50:19-21 JOSEPH WAS YOUNG AND FAITHFUL -- LOVED BY HIS FATHER BUT DESPISED BY HIS BROTHERS. THE LOVE JOSEPH’S FATHER GAVE TO HIM PROVIDED A RICH ENVIRONMENT WHERE HE COULD GROW PHYSICALLY, EMOTIONALLY, AND SPIRITUALLY. HOWEVER, THE PEACE AND REASSURANCE HE FELT IN HIS ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 37:12-28

Denomination: Free Methodist

The Evil Of Envy Series

Contributed by Jonathan Russell on Jun 26, 2007

What envy does to a life

We need to learn three things about handling envy in our lives, whether we are the ones envying or the ones being envied. 1. The REASONS for Envy (37:1-11) A. The brothers knew Joseph was favored (37:3-4) B. Joseph received special treatment (37:3) C. God spoke to Joseph (37:5-11) D. Joseph knew ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 37:11

Denomination: Baptist