Sermons about Genesis 37:1-50:21

Holding On To Hope

Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Apr 25, 2001

based on 87 ratings

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This sermon deals with the necessity for hope in our lives by looking at Joseph.

Holding On To Hope 12/12/99 Genesis 37:1-11 2 Corinthians 1:3-11 There was a man in the bible who lived longer than the century we are about to close. Altogether he was 147 when they laid him in the tomb. He knew what it was like to watch his childhood sweetheart die in childbirth. He ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 37:1-11

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Interpreting Life

Contributed by Chris Talton on Jan 19, 2002

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When tempted to ask "why" to God, remember to interpret life in light of some things that you already know to be true just as Joseph did.

November 7, 1999 Genesis 40 ¡§Interpreting Life¡¨ Key verse: ¡§Do not interpretations belong to God?¡¨ Genesis 40:8 INTRODUCTION Yesterday afternoon, our family went up to the mall for a little while, and I was very surprised to see that the Christmas decorations were already up. People ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 40:1-23

Denomination: Baptist

Making A Prisoner Into A Prince

Contributed by Chris Talton on Jan 19, 2002

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God can take anyone from where you are to where he wants you to be. This is how it happened in Joseph’s life. (1st of 2 parts)

Nov. 14, 1999 Genesis 41:1-40 Making a prisoner into a prince INTRODUCTION I know that many of you men in the church today are beside yourselves because hunting season is here. I know that you are looking to be successful at providing food for your family and maybe even a rack for ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 40:1-23

Denomination: Baptist

Making A Prisoner Into A Prince (Pt. 2)

Contributed by Chris Talton on Jan 19, 2002

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This is the 2nd of 2 parts on how in one day, Joseph went from being a prisoner to a prince. It can happen just as radically in the life someone inprisoned to sin.

Nov. 21, 1999 Gen. 41:1-40 Making a prisoner into a prince (pt. 2) 1. A prince tells it like it is even when the message is unpleasant ¡V WARNING! [Explain the interpretation of the dream ¡V ¡§I¡¦ve got good news, and I¡¦ve got bad news¡¨] The interpretation that Joseph gave to pharaoh of ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 41:1-40

Denomination: Baptist

Satisfied With Being #2

Contributed by Chris Talton on Jan 19, 2002

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You don’t have to be #1 in order to feel like a succeess. #2 can be a really good place.

Nov. 28, 1999 Genesis 41:41-57 Satisfied with being #2 1. Being #2 is a place of exaltation. (vs. 41-43) - responsibility “whole land of Egypt” - authority “signet ring” - comfort “robes of fine linen” - respect “Make way!” 2. Being #2 is a place of acceptance. (vs. 44-45) - of ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 41:41-57

Denomination: Baptist

Living In Egypt

Contributed by Chris Talton on Jan 22, 2002

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you can live godly in an ungodly world if you have the presence of God in your life.

Genesis 39 October 31, 1999 Living in Egypt: How can I live Godly in an ungodly world? INTRODUCTION This day on our calendar is designated as Halloween. Some would call this the most evil day of the year because of the fact that in it¡¦s origination, it was a day dedicated to Satan and his ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 39:1

Denomination: Baptist

Family Troubles: How Did I Get In This Pit?

Contributed by Chris Talton on Jan 22, 2002

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Our natural tendency when we get into a problem is to blame other people. Joseph could’ve blamed others for his problems, but he chose not to.

Genesis 37 October 24, 1999 Family troubles: How did I get in this pit? INTRODUCTION Have you ever asked yourself this question: “How in the world did I get in this mess?” Maybe the mess that you find yourself in is your marriage. You fight constantly, you never seem to see things from one ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 37:18-36

Denomination: Baptist

Do You Have A Dream Today?

Contributed by Tony Britt on Jan 23, 2002

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This sermon challenges us to dream to be all God wants us to be and do. We look at the life and dreams of Joseph and Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.

Do You Have A Dream Today? Back in the days of steam ships, only rich white people sailed at sea. One day while sailing, something suddenly happened to the ship and it was about to sink. Terrified, the white folks aboard didn’t know what to do. Someone suggested that they do what the black folks ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 37:1-11

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

"Joseph Takes A Walk” Series

Contributed by Dan Yaw on Jan 26, 2002

based on 19 ratings

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How Joseph was Rewarded

NO ORDINARY JOE Lesson Two: Sanctification “Joseph Takes a Walk” (Genesis 41:1-52) — How Joseph was Rewarded — I. BY ACCEPTING THE PROVIDENTIAL WAYS OF GOD (GEN 41:1-13) A. In the Life of Joseph (41:1) 1. God prepares us for what He has prepared for us a. Lost his ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 41:1-52

Denomination: Baptist

Disciples Are Like Their Teacher ... They Forgive Series

Contributed by Michael Mustian on Feb 13, 2002

based on 23 ratings

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This sermon is part of a series looking at four qualities of a disciple of Christ and focuses on forgiveness.

Disciples Are Like Their Teacher … They Forgive Genesis 50:15-21; Matthew 18:25-35 I stumbled upon a copy of a letter that I had written back in college. It’s somewhat funny that I should find it now, because it tells of an event in my life that … well, I think I’ll just read it aloud to ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:25-35, Genesis 50:15-21

Denomination: Baptist

Prepared For A Sinful World--Secure In God's Promise Series

Contributed by Bruce Landry on Mar 10, 2002

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We will walk with Jacob’s family and view the faithful walk of young Joseph. His willingness to go when called of God--I pray that you and I are as willing to place ourselves in service to God and possible in harms way to fulfill God’s perfect will.

Prepared for a Sinful World Resting Secure in God’s Promise Remembered in Trials DBF 3/10/02 Boy, when you live in a small community like Dillingham or Bristol Bay you can’t afford to lose any friends. What do you think you should do to keep your friends and family happy with you. *Keep ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 37:1-36

Denomination: Baptist

Beware Your Lies Will Catch Up To You Series

Contributed by Bruce Landry on Mar 16, 2002

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In Genesis Chapter 38 we will walk with Judah and see where deceit commited by him comes back to find him. Also discussed is the sins of a generation will be visited to the third and fourth generation and suggestions for dealing with this multigeneration

Beware your Lies will catch up to you Character of Judah Caught in his own deceit You know all of us here in Dillingham have heard the story our elders tell of going to school barefooted, both ways uphill. Well maybe not that one. It could have been the six-foot rabbits or the one about the big ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 38:1-30

Denomination: Baptist

Learn To Forgive Like Joseph

Contributed by Michael Otterstatter on Jul 20, 2001

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By the grace of God Christians can learn to forgive others as Joseph forgave his brothers.

“Do we have to forgive Timothy McVeigh?” That question was discussed on the John Erling show on 740 AM, KRMG. A wide range of answers were given to that question. Some said, “No.” Others said, “Yes.” The host said he didn’t want to forgive him. There was a caller who said that since Mr. ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 45:3-15

Denomination: Lutheran

All These Things Are Against Me

Contributed by Charles Holt on Aug 8, 2001

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This message focuses on Jacob’s complaint as seen in the title. We learn, as he learned, it was not so. Brief mention is made of Paul’s triumph over his difficulties. There are lessons and applications for our daily Christian walk.

Charles W. Holt email: cholt@gt.rr.com ALL THESE THINGS ARE AGAINST ME By Charles W. Holt But I would ye should understand, brethren, that the things which happened unto me have fallen out rather unto the furtherance of the gospel; (Phil. 1:12) And Jacob their father said unto them, Me ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 42:36

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Joseph, God, & Success Series

Contributed by Tammy Garrison on Aug 18, 2001

based on 70 ratings

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How do you measure success? This sermon explores the contradiction in between the success God gives him and his position.

Genesis 39:20-23 Bibliography: (www.sermonillustrator.com: success) Someone once asked Paul Harvey, the journalist and radio commentator, to reveal the secret of his success. “I get up when I fall down,” said Harvey. John D. Rockefeller Jr. remarked, “The secret of success is to do the common ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 39:20-23

Denomination: Methodist

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