Sermons about Genesis 37:3-38:30

The Pit Knows Everything

Contributed by James Westmoreland on Aug 27, 2005

based on 46 ratings

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One of the great challenges in life is to deal with opposition and the knowledge that not everyone likes us. There are other experiences that are very hard for us to deal with and one of them is when we experience a sense of abandonment. It is then that t

Have you ever had the feeling that things were not going your way? That it was going to be a "bad hair" day and not much else was going to go well either? Robert Orben(1) was quoted as saying, "Sometimes I get the feeling the whole world is against me, but deep down I know that’s not true. Some of ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 37:1-28

Denomination: Disciples Of Christ

God, What Am I Doing In This Pit?

Contributed by James Lowe on Sep 20, 2006

based on 9 ratings

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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

Scripture: Genesis 37:13-24

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Joseph (Pt.1) When Life Rips You Off Series

Contributed by Brad Bailey on Sep 22, 2006

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Intro: Story (Paul Harvey’s ‘The Rest of the Story’ p.115 of Col. Herland Sanders) wouldn’t you like to know the REST OF THE STORY? But, in those times when we’re down, it’s not easy to see any future to believe in the rest of the story; to believe ther

Intro: Story (Paul Harvey’s ‘The Rest of the Story’ p.115 of Col. Herland Sanders) wouldn’t you like to know the REST OF THE STORY? But, in those times when we’re down, it’s not easy to see any future to believe in the rest of the story; to believe there is a story at all. - Those times when ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 37:1-5

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Exiled For Good Series

Contributed by Dean O'bryan on Jun 12, 2006

based on 57 ratings

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First in a series on Joseph’s life and character. This one deals with his family background and how God removed him to build him into a man He could use.

Trinity Baptist Church June 11, 2006 Character on Display Exiled for Good Genesis 37 People have said that character can be measured by how you act when no one’s watching -- and how you treat people who can do you no good -- and how you treat people who can’t fight back. We want to ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 37:1-36

Denomination: Baptist

Give Me A Break!--A Mother's Day Of Finding Release In God's Sovereignty

Contributed by Steve Miller on Jan 4, 2005

based on 36 ratings

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Mothers can find release in the Sovereignty of God even when they are unsure of their wayward children and doubt their effectiveness as a parent. This story of Tamar puts a new spin on Mother’s Day.

Give Me a Break! Finding Release in the Sovereignty of God Steven A. Miller Mother’s Day May 13, 2001 It was told to me that for my Mother’s Day message, I should make the mothers feel very honored and special; that I should esteem them. And while that may be true for many here today as ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 38:27-30

Denomination: *other

Where Is God When It Hurts

Contributed by Dean Rhine on Jan 11, 2005

based on 15 ratings

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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

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

based on 27 ratings

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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

From Rags To Riches

Contributed by Johnny Carver on Apr 9, 2002

based on 79 ratings

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This sermon deals with how God can bring us out of an impossible situation and make things better than we ever imagined.

Scripture: Genesis 37:1 – Title: “From Rags to Riches” Introduction: The Bible says, “And Joseph dreamed a dream, and he told it to his brothers: and they hated him yet the more.” (Gen. 37:5)  This 37th chapter of Genesis begins a history of Joseph with his trials and triumphs, which is ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 37:1-20

Denomination: Pentecostal

Wearing Religious Masks Part 1 Series

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Apr 12, 2002

based on 35 ratings

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Bitterness can become a mask that is woren in the church.

Part #1 of 2. WEARING RELIGIOUS MASKS By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com I ponder: what do I do when I am hurt? How can I handle injustice? How do you handle hurt? I must learn to trust God, God turns messes into messages. God can turn great test into great testimonies. ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 37:4, Genesis 50:19-20

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Technicolor Faith - The Dreamer Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Jan 6, 2003

based on 86 ratings

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Joseph overcame immense difficulties in his life that would have crippled the faith of a lesser man. How did he do it?

OPEN: Years ago there was a TV show called The Honeymooners (does anyone remember it)? Art Carney played one of the characters on the show Ed Norton - a kind of happy go lucky, but fairly slow thinking worker in the sewer systems of the city. Ed Norton once summed up his philosophy of life with ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 37:1-36

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

All Families Are Not Alike, Or Are They?

Contributed by Anthony Hodge on Jan 12, 2003

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The sermon’s aim is to push persons to look at the concept of family and to assess where one is as it relates to family interaction.

All families are not alike or are they? (Genesis 37:1-4) During this time of year, families normally come together for family reunions and other family gatherings. And, on yesterday, Saturday, July 6, 2002, I had an opportunity to watch as did many of you a tennis match featuring the William ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 37:1-4

Denomination: Methodist

Joe's Dream Continues

Contributed by Joe Harding on Jan 31, 2003

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Jesus calls us to love Him, one another and the Lost.

JOE’S DREAM CONTINUES GENESIS 37: 2-11/ EPHESIANS 4: 1-16 DECEMBER 29, 2002 INTRODUCTION: Members of the Church Three pastors were having lunch together at a church dinner. The first pastor said: "Ya know...since summer started, I’ve been having trouble with mice in the basement of my church." ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 37:2-11, Ephesians 4:1-16

Denomination: Baptist

A Promised Walk Series

Contributed by Matthew Wright on May 27, 2003

based on 25 ratings

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Joseph

Title: A Promised Walk Text: Genesis 37; 39-46 Subject: Faith Series: The Walk Series; #4 Introduction: Promises don’t mean too much to people of this day and age. There was a time when a simple handshake and a promise were as good as any legal contract. The handshake was binding. ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 37:1-36

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Don't Be Ashamed Of Your Uniqueness Series

Contributed by Stuart Blount on Jun 21, 2002

based on 40 ratings

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Joseph, a unique character, with many challenges in his life can teach us how our uniqueness in Christ is not to be hidden.

Setting the scene: 17 year old Joseph is the favoured son of Jacob. His favour is acknowledged in his ¡¥richly ornamented robe¡¦. He is the 2nd youngest son of Jacob¡¦s favourite wife ¡V Rachel. He has 10 older brothers who envy him, even hate him. Joseph had been chosen by God in a dramatic ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 37:1-11

Denomination: Pentecostal

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