Sermons on Genesis 37:1-4:

Where Is God When It Hurts

Contributed by Dean Rhine on Jan 11, 2005

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

When You're Down To Nothing, God Is Up To Something

Contributed by Jim Twamley on Apr 2, 2003

When your heart is anchored to the heart of God you will withstand all the storms of life, and there will be storms! Because WHEN YOU’RE DOWN TO NOTHIN, GOD IS UP TO SOMETHIN!

WHEN YOU’RE DOWN TO NOTHING, GOD IS UP TO SOMETHING How many of you have ever run out of gas? How many of you have ever prayed that you would be able to make it to the next gas station? We all know what it means to be out of gas, to be out of our own resources and be down to nothing. How many of ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 37:12-36, Genesis 37:1-36, Genesis 37:23-24

Denomination: Pentecostal

God's Love Part 3: Joseph's Provision Series

Contributed by Chanon Mullens on Mar 27, 2006

From the Pit to the Palace, God is in control of our lives

In Part 3 of “God’s Love” we will survey the transformation of Joseph. We have, in this story, God’s deliverance, love and provision for one man’s life in order to provide not only for his family, but two countries as well. 1. THE PIT • Joseph’s brothers hated him because of their father’s love ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 37:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

Dream Delay Series

Contributed by Joel Smith on Feb 9, 2009

When your God-given vision is interrupted, it’s a part of God’s plan.

When you were young, what did your dream about? What did you imagine you’d do with your life? Who did you envision you’d be? As a follower of Jesus Christ, what do you dream about? Did you ever think about doing something great for God? Have you ever had even a fleeting thought that perhaps ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 37:1-36

Denomination: Baptist

It's Just An Illusion

Contributed by Melvin Maughmer, Jr. on Feb 18, 2009

The devil tries to fool us into believing something is a certain way even though its not; therefore it’s just an Illusion.

“It’s just an Illusion” By District Elder M.L. Maughmer, Jr. Genesis 37: 1 - 5, 12 – 18, 23 – 28, 31 – 36 According to Merriam Webster’s Dictionary On-Line an illusion is: the action of deceiving, the state or fact of being intellectually deceived or misled: an instance of deception, a misleading ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 37:1-36

Denomination: Apostolic

A Dream Interrupted

Contributed by Gregory Thomas on Feb 23, 2008

Though Joseph was betrayed and the dream of Joseph was interrupted with him being sold to slavery it was not the timing of God to let this dream come to past in his infancy but rather his matured age of 30.

A Dream Interrupted Joseph was the eleventh son of Jacob and the first son of Rachael and was his father’s favorite son, However, he was hated by his jealous brothers, because he was a dreamer and he had special care and attention given unto him. It is hard to understand why they were so ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 37:1-28

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

What Does God Have In Store For You Series

Contributed by Clint Shrum on Feb 28, 2008

This is a two part sermon on the life of Joseph and how God directed his life from a 17 year old adolescent to a 30 year old king

WHAT DOES GOD HAVE IN STORE FOR YOU? Genesis 37: 1-33 (23-33 for the sake of time) Intro: The more I read the Bible the more I believe and the more I can see that God has got something good in store for those who would be saved, stay saved and live in the faith. Of course, sometimes getting to ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 37:1-33

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

What Does God Have In Store For You Series

Contributed by Clint Shrum on Feb 28, 2008

Part two of how God directed the life of Joseph from a 17 year old adolescent to a 30 year old king.

WHAT DOES GOD HAVE IN STORE FOR YOU (PART 2) Genesis 37:1-33(for sake of time 23-33) Intro: If you were within the hearing of part 1 of this message I told you I felt that the more I read the Bible the more I feel like God has got something good in store for those who would be saved, stay saved ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 37:1-33

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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

Dreamer

Contributed by Jimmy Haile on Aug 27, 2009

What about your dreams? What if God has a different dream about your life than you do? How will you handle it?

Genesis 37:1-11 When a cowboy applied for an insurance policy, the agent asked, “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 a rattlesnake bit me on the ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 37:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

When Life Takes An Unexpected Turn Series

Contributed by Rodney Kelley on Sep 7, 2009

When life takes an unexpected turn, will we trust God?

Intro. Last week we saw that Jacob’s life changed before Joseph was born. Joseph had been trained well by his father. Not the same could be said about the rest of the sons. Jacob had been very passive in the lives of Joseph’s older brothers, but apparently more involved in the life of Joseph. ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 37:1-36

Denomination: Baptist

Joseph Series

Contributed by Kyle Gray on May 20, 2009

The life of Joseph told in a story narrative.

One of my favorites! I just want to tell this story, let it speak for itself. Gen 37 – 1898 BC – Joseph was 17 years old, living a shepherd’s life along with his 11 brothers. His father, Jacob, had recently moved to Hebron to be near his father Isaac. The story starts right out of the gate with ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 37:1-36

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

People Make Messes, God Turns Them To Good! Series

Contributed by Paul Clemente on May 26, 2009

Nothing is impossible with God and God can turn something messy to something good!

I am holding in my hand one of the most expensive coffee in the world! This one is from the Philippines! Any guesses on how much per pound this type of coffee can cost?? - As much as $600 per pound! Why is this coffee so expensive? Coffee experts say that this coffee has a very unique and wonderful ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 37:1-36

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Green - (A Dysfunctional Family)

Contributed by Spencer Homan on Dec 15, 2008

Do you come from a dysfunctional family? Well... the good news is it doesn’t define who you are.

Genesis 37:1-28 NIV Genesis 37:1 Jacob lived in the land where his father had stayed, the land of Canaan. 2 This is the account of Jacob. Joseph, a young man of seventeen, was tending the flocks with his brothers, the sons of Bilhah and the sons of Zilpah, his father’s wives, and he brought ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 37:1-28

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Dream Your Dreams

Contributed by Jerry Mckee on Dec 16, 2008

God has a great plan for each of our lives. He wants to fulfill our dreams. When we seek His will in our lives, He will align our dreams with His will.

Dream Your Dreams Genesis 37 I. Have a Dream (37: 5a) a. We must have a dream b. People may not always like your dream (v. 5b) II. Share your dream (37: 6) a. Tell everyone you can b. “Without Vision, the people Parish” III. Expect Opposition and Obstacles (37: 5, 10) a. For whatever reason, ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 37:1-36

Denomination: *other