Sermons on Genesis 37:1-11:

Sermon # 40 - Cast Down By Men But Raised Up By God Series

Contributed by Andrew Dixon on Oct 19, 2023

The plan that God has for our lives will certainly be fulfilled if we honor God and remain faithful to Him and the relationships that He has entrusted to us. When God chooses to lift one up, no man can do anything to stop it.

For the past few weeks we are considering the importance of relationships, especially those pertaining to marriage and family. I would like to share a couple of testimonies from last week. I went to visit a family, and I casually asked a little girl aged around 8 or 9, ‘What did you learn last ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 37:2, Matthew 25:21, Numbers 12:2, Numbers 12:7, Matthew 3:17, Mark 3:21, Genesis 37:6-8, Genesis 17:18, Genesis 40:8, Genesis 37:24, Genesis 37:28  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Other

Sermon # 12 - Healing From Our Hurts Series

Contributed by Andrew Dixon on May 3, 2024

Are there hurts and pain from the past that is still lingering on? How can we forgive those who hurt us and experience the healing that Jesus offers us? The life of Joseph will help us understand this in a practical way.

We read in 2 Corinthians 9:8, Besides, God is able to make every blessing of yours overflow for you, so that in every situation you will always have all you need for any good work. (ISV) The Lord assures us that He is able to make our lives overflow with every blessing in all areas of our lives. ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 9:8, Genesis 37:3-4, Proverbs 10:12, Genesis 37:14, Genesis 37:28, Genesis 42:21, Genesis 45:11, Genesis 45:5  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Other

An Imperfect Family Series

Contributed by Fred Sigle on May 9, 2024

Study of the life of Joseph. Series is based on my own study of Scripture as well as reading various books and sermons on the topic over the years.

WHEN LIFE IS THE PITS: AN IMPERFECT FAMILY A. Today we are beginning our Summer Sermon Series about the LIFE of Joseph from Genesis 37-50, titled: “WHEN LIFE IS THE PITS.” Today we’ll be looking at Joseph’s “IMPERFECT FAMILY”. 1. Of course, the theme: “When Life is the Pits”, is DERIVED ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 37:1-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Living Your Dreams

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jan 24, 2025

God has placed dreams and visions in our hearts to guide us towards His purpose for our lives. Living your dreams is not just about ambition; it is about fulfilling God’s divine plan for you.

Title: LIVING YOUR DREAMS By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Genesis 37:5-11 Supporting Texts: Jeremiah 29:11, Proverbs 16:3, Habakkuk 2:2-3, Philippians 1:6 INTRODUCTION: God has placed dreams and visions in our hearts to guide us towards His purpose for our lives. Living your dreams is not just ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 37:5-11, Jeremiah 29:11, Proverbs 16:3, Habakkuk 2:2-3, Philippians 1:6  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Assembly Of God

God Communicates Through Dreams, Visions, And Revelations Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on Jan 26, 2025

In this sermon, we will explore five biblical examples of God speaking to individuals through dreams, visions, and revelations.

The Bible is replete with instances of God communicating with His people through various means, including dreams, visions, and revelations. These modes of communication played a crucial role in shaping the lives of biblical characters and the course of human history. In this sermon, we will explore ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 28:10-22, Genesis 37:1-11

Joseph Series

Contributed by Brady Boyd on Feb 12, 2025

Most of us believe God has a design or plan for our lives. How we get there depends more on us than we think.

The Story of Us Joseph January 22, 2012 Most of us believe God has a design or plan for our lives. How we get there depends more on us than we think. 1. How do we handle the promises? Joseph is 17 Genesis 37:3-9 NIV Now Israel loved Joseph more than any of his other sons, because he had been born ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 37:3-9, Luke 2:19-20, Genesis 39:8-12, 2 Timothy 2:22, Genesis 41:46-49, John 17:15-16  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Being A Part Of God’s Story Series

Contributed by Jim Butcher on Mar 28, 2023

The dreams of Joseph lay out the larger vision of what God will fulfill in His life. What can we learn from it about the way God works?

- Sermon series: “Character Amid Crisis.” - Joseph is not necessary the most important of the OT characters. That would probably go to Abraham or Moses or David. But I think Joseph stands as the greatest saint of the OT in his behavior. He doesn’t have the major lapses in his behavior like most of ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 37:5-11

Denomination: Baptist

Sermon # 32 - Reflecting God's Image Series

Contributed by Andrew Dixon on Apr 27, 2023

We are created in the image of God, and when we choose to reflect His image through our lives we may be hated or even persecuted. Let’s see how God’s justice and righteousness will always prevail over every evil plot of the enemy.

We read in Genesis 1:26, And God said, “Let us make man in our image, after our likeness: and let them have dominion over the fish of the sea, and over the fowl of the air, and over the cattle, and over all the earth, and over every creeping thing that creepeth upon the earth.” (KJV) Why was man ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:26, 1 John 3:12, Genesis 37:2, Mark 6:17-18, Mark 3:6, Esther 5:12-14, Esther 6:4, Esther 6:6, Esther 6:10, John 12:26, Esther 6:7-9, Esther 4:16, Acts 12:5, Daniel 3:16-18, 1 Samuel 2:30  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Other

Dreams, Drama And Providence Series

Contributed by Brian Williams on Oct 14, 2025

As we continue to look at the life of Joseph we will see the incredible intricacies of God’s providential plan despite all the injustices, the anger and abuse he suffered, the word says that the Lord was with him.

In recent years, months, and weeks, we have witnessed the escalation of hatred, bitterness, and violence around the world. This escalating anger and unrest points to deeper struggles going on in people’s hearts. The question is where is God? What is he doing, what good could possibly come out of ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 37:1-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Man With A Divine Dream Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Feb 16, 2026

A divine dream is a God-given vision that shapes destiny, demands endurance, and ultimately manifests for His glory.

A MAN WITH A DIVINE DREAM By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Genesis 37:5-11 Key Verse: “And Joseph dreamed a dream, and he told it his brethren: and they hated him yet the more.” (Genesis 37:5) Supporting Texts: Genesis 41:14-16; Proverbs 19:21; Habakkuk 2:2-3; Romans 8:28 INTRODUCTION A ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 37:5-11

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Dreamers And Destiny Haters Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Feb 16, 2026

Destiny haters are individuals who resist, oppose, or envy God’s purpose in the life of a dreamer. Yet, divine dreams cannot be destroyed when God is the author.

DREAMERS AND DESTINY HATERS By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Genesis 37:5-11 Key Verse: “And when his brethren saw that their father loved him more than all his brethren, they hated him, and could not speak peaceably unto him.” (Genesis 37:4) Supporting Texts: Psalm 105:17-19; Proverbs 4:23; 1 ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 37:5-11

Denomination: Assembly Of God

When We Get What We Don't Deserve

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Feb 18, 2026

Why does God allow bad things to multiple good people?

A. God was with Joseph on the way down. “The Lord was with Joseph . . .” (Gen. 39:23). 1. Has anyone ever “hated” you? “His brothers hated Joseph” (37:4). “Joseph reported to his father some of the bad things his brothers were doing” (37:2). 2. Joseph was “Poppie’s pet.” “Jacob loved Joseph ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 37:4, Romans 12:17, Romans 12:19

Denomination: Baptist

Destiny Can Be Delayed But Not Denied Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Feb 18, 2026

“Destiny Can Be Delayed but Not Denied” is the divine assurance that although purpose may pass through seasons of waiting, opposition, and testing, God’s sovereign plan will ultimately prevail and manifest in its appointed time.

DESTINY CAN BE DELAYED BUT NOT DENIED By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Genesis 37:5-11, Genesis 41:39-41 Key Verse: “And Pharaoh said unto Joseph, Forasmuch as God hath shewed thee all this, there is none so discreet and wise as thou art.” (Genesis 41:39) Supporting Texts: Habakkuk 2:3; Romans ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 37:5-11, Genesis 41:39-41

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Moving From Insults To Result (Case Study Of Joseph)

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Feb 24, 2026

God can transform seasons of betrayal, false accusation, and humiliation into extraordinary promotion and undeniable fulfillment of destiny.

MOVING FROM INSULTS TO RESULT (CASE STUDY OF JOSEPH) By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Genesis 37:3-11; Genesis 41:37-44 Key Verse: “And his brethren envied him; but his father observed the saying.” — Genesis 37:11 Supporting Texts: Psalm 105:17-22; Romans 8:28; James 1:12; Psalm 75:6-7; ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 37:3-11, Genesis 41:37-44

Denomination: Assembly Of God

God So Loved The World

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Mar 3, 2026

He told a parable that could not have been misunderstood.

Friday of the Second Week in Lent 2026 Two questions seem to obsess the writers of the Book of Genesis. The first question, “How did our people get to be slaves in Egypt?” The second, “How did our people escape slavery by the Egyptians?” To the first, the answer was “Joseph the patriarch was ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 37:3-4, Genesis 37:12-13, Genesis 37:17-28, Psalm 105:16-21, Matthew 21:33-46  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Catholic