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  • Rodney Buchanan avatar

    Conquering Lonliness --- The Story Of Joseph

    Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on Dec 31, 2000
    based on 86 ratings
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    Joseph was lonely because he was alienated from his family, felt no one cared and that there was no hope. He conquered his lonliness by maintaining his integrity, becoming involved in meaningful work and forgiving those who had wronged him.

    In September, 1985, a celebration was held at a New Orleans municipal swimming pool. The occasion was the celebration of the first summer in memory when no one had drowned at any New Orleans city pool. In honor of this somewhat historic event, two hundred people gathered at one of New Orleans’ ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Marian Diceanu avatar

    God's Dealing With Joseph - Overall Look Series

    Contributed by Marian Diceanu on Jun 14, 2001
    based on 84 ratings
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    The message deals with God’s providence in Joseph’s life: his journey from riches to rags; from rags to riches...back to rags and back to riches

    Genesis 37. Study in the life of Joseph I must confess to you that when I finished reading the story of Joseph, the first words that came to my mind were the words of that hymn: When we walk we the Lord In the light of His word What a glory He sheds on our way While we do His good ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    What A Family Background!! Series

    Contributed by Marian Diceanu on Jun 14, 2001
    based on 31 ratings
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    The message deals with the context in which Joseph grew up.

    Genesis 37 What a family background!! In Britain there are a couple of TV programs that are called this: One is called “holidays from hell” –explain-. The other is called “neighbors from hell”. I remember watching a program about a family that was described by their neighbors as a family from ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Joseph And His Bitter Brothers

    Contributed by Marian Diceanu on Jun 24, 2001
    based on 46 ratings
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    The roots, shoots and fruits of Joseph’s brothers’ biterness

    Genesis 37c Joseph and his bitter brothers There are many cases of bitterness and hatred that we can point to but the one that I came across is pretty depressing. It is about a man who died and here is what they read in his will when he died. It says, "Unto my two daughters, Marie and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    In The Pit

    Contributed by Marian Diceanu on Jun 24, 2001
    based on 44 ratings
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    Joseph’s pit experience

    Genesis 37d. In the pit Last Sunday we looked at the fact that there was a great animosity on the part of the brothers toward Joseph. That animosity steamed from rivalry among the mothers. That bitterness was very obvious that weather they meant it or not the boys developed that, toward ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Judah's Sins

    Contributed by Marian Diceanu on Jun 24, 2001
    based on 69 ratings
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    The message deals with Joseph’s spirituality, Judah’s sinfulness and God’s sovereignty.

    Gen.37:36- 38:30. Judah’s sins Last time we looked at how maliciously the brothers dealt with Joseph and how in their hatred towards Joseph they threw him in that pit without any mercy. Not only that the dealt maliciously with their brother but they dealt deceitfully with their father. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Dealing With Difficult People Part 3 Series

    Contributed by Paul Wallace on Sep 22, 2004
    based on 10 ratings
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    Good News for Dealing with Difficult People.

    Dealing With Difficult People Strategies From Genesis (And Beyond) (Part 2) I want to begin this message by giving you some common contemporary types of difficult people you may encounter. • The Bird Dog- Four legged bird dogs’ point to where the hunter should shoot. The two-legged Bird Dog likes ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    God, What Am I Doing In This Pit?

    Contributed by James Lowe on Sep 20, 2006
    based on 9 ratings
     | 7,784 views

    An encouraging message of hope

    God, what am I doing in this Pit? Genesis 37: 13-24 Before we get into the main theme of this message, let’s go back a few verses and gather a little background to this story. Joseph was the son of Jacob. Verse 3 says he was the son of his old age. Because he was the son of his old age, he was ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Frienship With The World Series

    Contributed by David Moore on Jan 11, 2007
    based on 5 ratings
     | 6,378 views

    A look at the unhealthy relationship between Judah and his friend Hirah.

    The Unequal Yoke Friendship With The World Aim: To show how our relationships with the unsaved must be tempered by our understanding of biblical Salvation. Text: 2 Corinthians 6:14 & 1 Corinthians 15:33 Introduction: Last Sunday morning we began a new series on the unequal yoke. We looked at ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    From The Pit To Paradise

    Contributed by Bo Dunford on Jan 15, 2007
    based on 11 ratings
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    The life of Joseph. Many thanks for my preacher friend Chad West from the Northgate FWB Church for this outline.

    GEN. 37:24 “FROM THE PIT TO PARADISE” A) When a cowboy applied for an insurance policy, the agent asked him, “Have you ever had any accidents?” * After a moment’s reflection, the applicant responded ……. * “Nope, but a bronco did kick in two of my ribs last summer, and a couple of years ago ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Pit-Stops In Life Series

    Contributed by K. Edward Skidmore on Apr 3, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 16,047 views

    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

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Putting God In Your Dreams

    Contributed by J Bernard Taylor on Jan 28, 2006
    based on 47 ratings
     | 26,178 views

    God can show you his dreams for your life,sustain his dreams in you, and satisfy his dreams through you.

    Tomorrow we celebrate the birthday of Martin Luther King, Jr. When we think of Dr. King most of us remember his “I have a dream” speech delivered during the March on Washington in 1963. There have been a few memorable speeches made on the shores of America. But the words of Martin Luther King, ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Daniel Habben avatar

    Perez: A Testament Of God's Grace Series

    Contributed by Daniel Habben on Dec 6, 2006
    based on 14 ratings
     | 17,967 views

    Through the story of Perez, we learn how God loves to bring beauty out of our stupidity.

    Have you ever traced your family tree back as far as you can? It’s interesting to find out where your ancestors came from and what they were like. That information may help explain why you are the way you are. During this Advent season we will take a look at Jesus’ genealogy and see what his ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Awaiting The Dream Come True Series

    Contributed by Jonathan Twitchell on Dec 7, 2006
    based on 34 ratings
     | 19,611 views

    What happens between The Dream dreamed and The Dream realized? Between the dream and the reality of the dream come true we patiently wait, living our lives, remaining faithful to God and His calling, trusting Him to bring about what He would have us to d

    Texts: Genesis 37:1-28 Date: Sunday, August 11, 2002 Author: Rev. Jonathan K. Twitchell If ever there was someone destined for greatness, it was Joseph. Born the eldest son of the favorite wife of Jacob, Joseph was born to a position of privilege. He was Jacob’s favorite because he had been ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

  • Victor Yap avatar

    The Possible Dream Series

    Contributed by Victor Yap on Dec 1, 2003
    based on 155 ratings
     | 22,044 views

    Joseph, Pt. 1 of 4

    GOD WILL MAKE A WAY Four individuals shaped and defined Israel’s rise as a nation and emergence into a force. Abraham was the spiritual giant who walked by faith, and not by sight. Isaac was the perfect gentleman who treated friends and neighbors fairly. Jacob was the consummate gladiator who ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible