Sermons about Genesis 37:1-39:9

Joseph: Favored Son, Hated Brother Series

Contributed by David Owens on Jun 15, 2010

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In this lesson, we introduce the person of Joseph, telling a little about his family background that caused his brothers to sell him into slavery.

Introduction: A. This morning I want to start a new sermon series on the life of the Old Testament person named Joseph. 1. As we will see, he is a man of great faith, integrity and grace. 2. You might be surprised to know that the story of Joseph occupies more space in the book of Genesis than any ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 37:1-36

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Avoiding Temptation's Trap Series

Contributed by David Owens on Jun 23, 2010

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In this sermon we learn how Joseph was able to resist the challenging temptation he faced from Potiphar's wife.

Introduction: A. Let me begin by asking you: “What is it that is most tempting to you?” 1. I think it is funny to watch cats stare at a fish bowl or a bird cage – it is so representative of temptation’s attraction. 2. When I was a kid we had cats and they would sit and ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 39:1-20

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Joseph: The Hero Who Ran Away (Sermon Theme By Jeff Strite)

Contributed by Daniel Habben on Jun 28, 2010

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God wants us to run away from temptation as did Joseph.

As a father of four girls I find it hard to keep up with what boys are into these days when it comes to superheroes. I see that Spiderman is still popular but it looks like Superman has taken a backseat to some newer guys like the X-Men. One thing I doubt has changed is that a superhero is someone ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 39:6-23

Denomination: Lutheran

A Dream Of Freedom Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Jul 4, 2010

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What did Joseph’s dreams mean for him? For others? For Israel? And did God give our nation’s founders a similar dream for America?

OPEN: A lot of important things can happen to a person while they sleep. For example: 1. Genesis 2:21 tells of someone who had surgery performed on him while he slept. Who was that? (Adam) 2. Genesis 28:11-15 tells of a man who slept at Bethel and dreamed about angels. Who was that? ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 37:1-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

God Was With Him Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Jul 11, 2010

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Why did God allow Joseph to suffer as he did? Why not show his love for this great hero of the faith by removing him from all the difficulties of life?

OPEN: When I was taking my kids home from King’s Island (an amusement park in southern Ohio) yesterday we were listening to a Country Music station that was playing a popular song by a group named “Ricochet”. The song told the story of a man who was sitting in church when he noticed a young woman ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 39:1-23

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Independence Day, "Thank God I Am Free"

Contributed by Charlie Roberts on Jul 4, 2011

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We still live in the land of the free, the home of the brave, and why? All because of our relationship with the Great Creator, God Himself!! Were not in the minority, don't let them fool you. Were still in the majority, Praise the Lord!!

Independence Day, Thank God I am Free Today we honor our birth and founding as a nation, when we declared that we were going to exert our independence from anarchy and rule. Though you wont hear it on the news, or read it in the news paper, or in our childrens classrooms any more, It doesnt ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 39:1-6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Dream And The Dreamer

Contributed by Marcus Porter Sr. on Jan 19, 2014

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Martin Luthor King Holiday sermen/Restoration and Forgivenss

One the eve of the Holiday that we have distinguished for Dr. King, we cannot help but see the parallels with him being a dreamer along with Joseph. The first question that I will ask is what is more significant the dream or the dreamer? My reply is both are significant and dependent upon one ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 37:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

A Hero Rises Series

Contributed by Allan Kircher on Jan 21, 2014

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But it won’t be easy and definitely not predictable. Hang on—it’s going to be a bumpy ride for Joseph and for us.

Allan Kircher Shell Point Baptist Church 29 Dec 2013 Gen 37:1-2 All sermons are abbreviated A Hero Rises • Series Intro: • Pages/Bibles/filled/stories/hundreds/men/women. • Nearly every story contains one common thread. ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 37:1-20

Denomination: Baptist

Standing Out In The Kingdom Series

Contributed by Allan Kircher on Jan 21, 2014

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There is a word here for us as well! • There will be times when things appear hopeless. • times when/shattered pieces/our dreams will lie around us.

Pastor Allan Kircher Shell Point Baptist Church Jan 5th, 2014 Genesis 37:1-11 Standing out in the kingdom Intro: “There are two great days/person’s life - the day we are born and the day we discover why.” • One is easier than the other. • One is a date in ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 37:1-20

Denomination: Baptist

The Power Of A Faithful Life Series

Contributed by Allan Kircher on Jan 21, 2014

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Could He declare us to be faithful servants unto Him? • Are you as faithful to the Lord as you could be?

Pastor Allan Kircher Shell Point Baptist Church Jan 12th 2014 “The Power of a Faithful Life” Gen. 39:7-23 Intro: Do You Know Who You Are? • With God’s help, I will become myself” • W/o God’s help, I will never become who I was meant to be. • Perhaps ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 39:7-23

Denomination: Baptist

The Testimony Of Judah

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Feb 4, 2014

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Judah finds both repentance, and amendment of life.

THE TESTIMONY OF JUDAH. Genesis 44:18-34. I have often wondered why the account of Joseph’s plight in Egypt is interrupted by a chapter about his half-brother Judah (Genesis 38). However, this part of the narrative (Genesis 37-50) is headed ‘the generations of Jacob’ (Genesis 37:2). The whole of ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 44:18-34, Genesis 37:26-28, Genesis 38:1-26

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Keys To Prosperity

Contributed by Kraig Pullam on Feb 17, 2014

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The life of Joseph presents a classic portrayal of one who is a consumate example of what it means to live in true prosperity. Genesis 39 gives us keys to Joseph's, and our, prosperity.

By the time you reach Genesis chapter 39, bible readers and Sunday school attendees have already discovered some things about Joseph. By the time we reach Genesis chapter 39, Joseph (the son of Jacob and Rachel who’s name means remover or increaser) is being delivered out of a pit. Ask me, ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 39:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

Dysfunction, Division, & Dreams Series

Contributed by Josh Foster on Mar 12, 2014

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Healing the dysfunction; restoring the relationships that are divided (even, deeply divided) ~ God will take care of this as we seek Him, follow Him, pursue Him.

God in the Ebb & Flow of Life: Dysfunction, Division & Dreams Scripture Text: Genesis 37.2-11 INTRODUCTION Do you every wonder where-in-the-world God is? ~ …Events unfold and stuff happens, …and sometimes we just can’t see God in any-of-it! Have you ever wondered where God ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 37:2-11

Denomination: Nazarene

Betrayal & Burlap Series

Contributed by Josh Foster on Mar 12, 2014

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In the wrinkles of this tragedy, God is present and working. He’s working to bring about His good and see His plans realized. It may not be a pretty picture at this point. But that just goes to show how broken our world is - and how persistent God is.

God in the Ebb & Flow of Life: Betrayal and Burlap Scripture Text: Genesis 37.18-35 INTRODUCTION Last-week, I tried to lay the ground-work so that we would have a realistic picture of Joseph’s family-life. It isn’t pretty!... ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 37:18-35

Denomination: Nazarene

Temptation, Testimony, Trials Series

Contributed by Josh Foster on Mar 12, 2014

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The story of Joseph and Potiphar’s wife is about about moral choices and so much more! There's times when we suffer for taking a stand for what’s right and refusing to choose the path that looks attractive. But the Lord will be with us and bless us!

God in the Ebb & Flow of Life: Temptation, Testimony & Trials Scripture Text: Genesis 39.1-21 INTRODUCTION [Begin by using a contemporary illustration of a natural disaster/catastrophe in a distant place…] Just because it’s hard for me to imagine how such-an-isolated-event could ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 39:1-21

Denomination: Nazarene

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