Sermons on Genesis 37:2-47:26:

Joseph Remembered What God Had Spoken

Contributed by Joe Rowland on Jun 8, 2009

When we are in the pit do we remember what the Lord has spoken? God had spoken to Joseph and then he was thrown into a pit. Joseph stayed faithful to God through it all.

Joseph Remembered What God Had Spoken Genesis 42:6-20 6 And Joseph was the governor over the land, and he it was that sold to all the people of the land: and Joseph’s brethren came, and bowed down themselves before him with their faces to the earth. 7 And Joseph saw his brethren, and he knew them, ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 42:6-20

Denomination: Assembly Of God

God With Us Series

Contributed by Paul Clemente on Jun 8, 2009

Are we experiencing God’s presence in our lives which brings protection, provisions, joy, guidance, power, favor, and a testimony about God?

We continue our study of the Book of Genesis. The Book tells us about God and the history of Israel, God’s Chosen People, through Abraham, Isaac, Jacob and Joseph. The story of Joseph began in Genesis 37. In that Chapter we noted that: Jacob loved Joseph more than the other sons. Joseph had visions ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 39:1-6

Denomination: Independent/Bible

God In Your Jungle

Contributed by Dale Pilgrim on Jun 11, 2009

Life is a jungle and you’re up to your throat in quicksand...Before we can get on solid ground, we need to face the things that are pulling us under.

Survivor – reality T.V. show. Contestants are dropped in a jungle zone where two teams compete for money and prizes. Teams vote on the performance of other tribe members and through the process eliminates other contestants. It finally comes down to one person who wins the prize and stakes claim to ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 45:1-15

Denomination: Salvation Army

Waiting For The Promised Land

Contributed by David Hodgin on Jun 14, 2009

How God’s promised land applies to our lives, past, present and future. How God works with us even when we fail.

Waiting for the Promised Land One of the reoccurring themes in the Bible is that there is a place called the Promised Land. When we use the phrase Promised Land we are usually synonymous with the geographical place called Israel, but it can be so much more. A Land of Promise Gen. 2:8 Gen. ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 47:13-21

Saying No To Temptations Series

Contributed by Paul Clemente on Jun 16, 2009

Say no to temptation, no matter how hard it may be, for there is no substitute for God’s presence in and provisions for our lives today and forever!

When the disciples asked Jesus how to pray, Jesus taught them what we call today the Lord’s Prayer. Let us slowly pray it together: Our Father …………… This prayer of course is not meant to be a repetitive, by rote type of prayer. It is a model for prayer. If it was meant to be a repetitive type ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 39:5-23

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Measure Of A Successful Man

Contributed by Tim Patrick on Jun 19, 2009

As you study Joseph’s life you will attain a new measure of success.

How do you measure success? Some people measure success by money. Some people measure success by power. Some people measure success by public opinion. On this father’s day I want to take a look at a man in the Bible who was considered a successful man. I believe many people have a warped idea of ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 39:1-2

Denomination: Baptist

Who Are You Really Going To Trust? Series

Contributed by Paul Clemente on Jun 22, 2009

When you lean on God alone, you will learn God’s forgiveness, the ability to forgive others, and the confidence to guide others to the truth, especially about eternal life.

If you want to get to the other side, will you use this bridge (pic)?? Over 100 million people use this bridge every year! The Bible says that if you want to go to the other side where God is, you must cross the bridge (diagram) made by Christ! Does anyone know how many people die in the world ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 40:1-23

Denomination: Independent/Bible

God Works In Mysteriuos Ways! Series

Contributed by Paul Clemente on Jun 29, 2009

God works in “mysterious ways”, but His message is clear; God is Creator who desires everyone to be holy and be with Him forever and ever!

God reveals Himself to people in many ways! God reveals Himself through His own words in the Bible. God reveals Himself through the Holy Spirit. God reveals Himself through Creation. God reveals Himself through the work of angels. And God also reveals Himself through people! In the days of the Old ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 41:1-57

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Lessons From Joe Pt 1 "The Early Years"

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Jul 2, 2009

Joseph’s life demonstrates a person who was a great leader because he learned from his mistakes and was teachable. He was also adaptable and persevering. His most noted leadership quality was he was forgiving.

Lessons from Joe – the young years Opening video Illustration: From Blue Fish Tv – Joseph abandoned by God Thesis: Joseph’s life demonstrates a person who was a great leader because he learned from his mistakes and was teachable. He was also adaptable and persevering. His most noted leadership ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 37:1-36

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Grief, Guilt, Grudge! Series

Contributed by Paul Clemente on Jul 6, 2009

Because the three G’s, grief, guilt, and grudge, will happen in our lives, are we clinging to the Big G, God, for answers?

Are you grieving because you lost a loved one? Do you have guilt because you did something wrong? Do you have a grudge because someone hurt you? Maybe you are struggling with all three; you are grieving, you have guilt, and you have a grudge! The message this morning provides an answer to all ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 42:1-38

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Discipline Leads To Joy! Series

Contributed by Paul Clemente on Jul 12, 2009

God disciplines Christians when they mess up not to punish them but to reveal the awesome glory of Christ!

God reveals Himself to people in mysterious and powerful ways. And do you know what God’s desire is for people? God’s desire is to bless people, make them holy, and daily walk with Him. Ever since Creation this is God’s desire for people! God chose the People of Israel, descendants of Abraham, to ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 43:1-34

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Complete Honesty? Series

Contributed by Paul Clemente on Jul 20, 2009

Our dishonesty with God is like a veil between us and the light, we can interfere with God’s love (although God’s love is always there)!

A police officer pulls over a speeding car. The officer says, ‘ I clocked you at 80 miles per hour, sir.’ The driver says, ‘Gee, officer I had it on cruise control at 60; perhaps your radar gun needs calibrating.’ Not looking up from her knitting the wife says, ‘Now don’t be silly dear, you know ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 44:1-34

Denomination: Independent/Bible

How To Overcome Envy Series

Contributed by Randy Hamel on Jun 23, 2008

Sermon looks at the devastating effects of envy - using the life of Joseph in Genesis 37 as a backdrop

How to Overcome Envy Acknowledgement (Rick Warren - Breaking Free Series) We’re in a series we’ve been calling “Breaking Free” from those sins in our lives that are not readily evident. We looked at temptations, pride, anxiety, and today jealousy. These sins become wedged in our hearts. We ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 37:3-11

Trading The Superficial For The Substantial

Contributed by Philip Harrelson on Jun 30, 2008

A sermon all about choices and sacrifice. Are you hungry for the spices of life or the corn of the Kingdom?

TRADING THE SUPERFICIAL FOR THE SUBSTANTIAL TEXT: Genesis 43:1-2; 43:11-12 Genesis 43:1-2 KJV And the famine was sore in the land. [2] And it came to pass, when they had eaten up the corn which they had brought out of Egypt, their father said unto them, Go again, buy us a little food. Genesis ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 43:1-2

Denomination: Pentecostal

Joseph: A Man Of Godly Integrity Series

Contributed by Matthew Grise on Nov 13, 2009

Genesis 39:1-23. The familiar story of Joseph and Potiphar’s wife is used to teach us how to respond to temptation with godly integrity.

LESSONS FROM THE LIVES OF THE PATRIARCHS GENESIS PART 2 | PATRIARCHAL HISTORY JOSEPH: A MAN OF GODLY INTEGRITY GENESIS 39:1-23 [INTRODUCTION] I have never been a quitter. To leave office before my term is completed is abhorrent to every instinct in my body. But as President, I must put the ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 39:1-23

Denomination: Baptist