Sermons on Genesis 37:18-35:

Dreams Can Come True Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 24, 2021

A dream can be an escape from reality, but it can also be an alternative to a present inadequate reality. A dream can provide an ideal toward which we strive and thereby change reality for the better.

Vanna White, the glamorous star who shows the letters on Wheel of Fortune, was a leader in her church youth group in North Myrtle Beach, North Carolina. Her pastor wrote about how he asked her, when she was a senior, what she was going to do after graduation. She responded that her dream was to ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 37:2-20

Maximize Your Experience - Genesis 37:5-36 Series

Contributed by Scott Turansky on Jul 25, 2021

There are two different aspects of the Christian life. I call it the academic side and then also the experiential side.

There are two different aspects of the Christian life. I call it the academic side and then also the experiential side. The academic side is where we learn the Bible stories and so on from God’s word. Now when we’re teaching children we teach them about 200 Bible stories. And then of course there’s ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 37:5-36

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Who Pushed Me?

Contributed by Suzan Aturo Mugabi on Aug 2, 2021

Every one of us has been through situations that you wouldn’t have willingly accepted if you had the opportunity to choose, yet they later turned out to work for your greater good.

Like Joseph in the Bible, some of us need an extra push to realize our God given dreams and potentials. A story is told of a rich man who had a beautiful daughter ready for marriage. The father of the young lady organized a contest for his daughter. He sent word to his townsmen inviting all those ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 37:12-34

Denomination: Assembly Of God

"grief (Part 1): Biblical And Psychological Perspectives On Grief.” Series

Contributed by Benjamin Utomo on Aug 9, 2021

Death separates us from someone we love and oftentimes causes pain of grief! This sermon helps us to understand grief as a normal response to a loss. But it can become an emotional problem if we don't deal with it rightly.

This afternoon, I will continue the sermon series of “The Bible and Emotional Problems.” We will discuss the topic "Biblical and Psychological Perspectives on Grief” today and next Sunday. In the past two weeks, we prayed at the Prayer Meetings and Sunday Services for Pastor Paulus Kurnia and ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 37:34-35, 2 Samuel 18:33, 2 Chronicles 35:25, Acts 8:2, John 11:35, Matthew 5:4, 1 Thessalonians 4:13, Matthew 5:9  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Perfect Picture Of Salvation

Contributed by Perry Greene on Jun 28, 2021

The events in Joseph's life parallel Jesus' salvation process for the world. There is also a role for us today.

John 16:8 (ESV) 8 And when he comes, he will convict the world concerning sin and righteousness and judgment: Greetings my fellow patriots and disciples. This is Perry Greene, your host for GodNAmerica. Thank you for tuning in to our weekly podcast. I hope you will continue following us on ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 37:1-36

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Why? Why? Why? Things Look Bad?

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Jul 14, 2021

Many seem to demand to know WHY? God does not always explain what He is doing. God teaches us just to trust his plan. Joseph could not see God's plan for many years. God was there all the time.

WHY? WHY? WHY? THINGS LOOK SO BAD! DREAM? By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com WHY? WHY? WHY? TELL ME WHY? WHY MAKE ME GO THROUGH THIS? Years ago I was traveling and I stayed in a motel and was watching the local news. It was summer time. Football camps were taking place. ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:1, Genesis 37:1-19, Genesis 39:2-5

Denomination: Assembly Of God

It's Time To Get Up--Joseph Got Up Part 1

Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Jun 19, 2020

Joseph found himself in a number of unjust situations because his brothers envied the privileges of his multicolored coat. We need the dreams of Jesus to overcome racism and prejudice.

It’s Time To Get Up—Joseph Got Up Genesis 37:12-36 Matthew 18:21-35 How many of you have asked that question, “Lord how many times should I forgive? How many times should I put up with this? How many times is enough”. Those are some of the questions that are being asked in our nation today. But ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 37:12-36, Matthew 18:21-35

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Keep Dreaming! Series

Contributed by Perry Greene on May 9, 2016

God gives us dreams that we can achieve with his help. The world would crush us and our dreams, but God tells us to "keep dreaming!"

1. MLK, I Have a Dream (through 2.18 of https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3vDWWy4CMhE) 2. We are challenged to keep dreams alive in a world that would crush them (and us) a. "Dreams don't die, only dreamers." b. The world says that you can't: * Set goals to Live righteous lives * Aspire to Teach ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 37:18-24

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Genesis-People Relating To God- Part 7-- Ripped Off Series

Contributed by Randy Edwards on Oct 24, 2015

Part 7 of our People relating to God series from Genesis

Part 7 of the People relating to God series from Genesis. Joseph part 1 of 2 Please use any or all of this material to further God's kingdom All scripture is from the NLT bible Ripped off ! Genesis – People relating to God Part 7 Joseph Genesis 37:1-36 Last week as we continued our study ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 37:1-36

Denomination: Baptist

Joseph Seeking His Brethern

Contributed by Ian Humphrey on Nov 3, 2015

Joseph and his brothers

JOSEPH SEEKING HIS BRETHREN Genesis 37:12-36 Genesis 37:16 And he said, I seek my brethren: tell me, I pray thee, where they feed their flocks. The father sent the son to seek his brethren.He was sent, and he was to return: Genesis 37:14 And he said to him, Go, I pray thee, see whether it be well ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 37:12-36

Denomination: Holiness

"What's On Your Bucket List?"

Contributed by David Henderson on Nov 21, 2016

We come to the life of this young man named Joseph. The Bible dedicates 14 chapters to this young man’s life and the dreams that he held. Now why do you think that is? Is Joseph more important than the creation of the universe? Clearly He is.

What’s on your Bucket List? Genesis 37:15-19 In 2007 a film was released titled The Bucket List. The movie featured Jack Nicholson as a billionaire and Morgan Freeman as a car mechanic. They were complete strangers until they met by sharing the same hospital room. Both of them discovered ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 37:15-19

Denomination: Baptist

My Praise Might Not Be Purdy, But It’s Praise Anyhow

Contributed by Dr. William D. Poovey on Jun 16, 2015

My Praise Might Not Be Purdy, But It’s Praise Anyhow

My Praise Might Not Be Purdy, But It’s Praise Anyhow Genesis 37:18-28 And when they saw him afar off, even before he came near unto them, they conspired against him to slay him. 19 And they said one to another, Behold, this dreamer cometh. 20 Come now therefore, and let us slay ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 37:18-28

Denomination: Foursquare

The Pit's Of Life Series

Contributed by Jeff Krist on Apr 7, 2015

Joseph learned a big lesson in his life and it all started with a pit. This is about the pit's we all fall into in life's journey.

A. GOD’S AVERAGE JOE is saying: -“I RELATE TO EVERYBODY.” -“I LOVE EVERYBODY.” 1. I don’t “I HAVE TO FIT IN THE CROWD - THING”” 2. Or “I have a certain “STATUS” I have to MAINTAIN” B. God desires ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 37:19-20

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Joseph In The Pit Series

Contributed by Claude Alexander on Aug 24, 2020

Joseph’s story, as told in the Bible, is a beautiful illustration of how God’s purpose can be found in our pain.

Joseph in the Pit Genesis 37:12-36 His brothers had gone to pasture their father’s flocks at Shechem. Israel said to Joseph, “Your brothers, you know, are pasturing the flocks at Shechem. Get ready. I’m sending you to them.” “I’m ready,” Joseph replied. Then Israel said to him, “Go and see how ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 37:12-36

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Forgiveness Of Joseph

Contributed by Kimberly Belken on Aug 30, 2020

Though Joseph's brothers intended to harm him, God intended to work through their actions for good. Ultimately this truth allowed Joseph to forgive his brothers. Forgiveness may sometimes be a decision we have to make but we can do so trusting that God will work good through it.

Like last week, we have skipped ahead a few generations in Genesis to get to today’s reading. So to quickly summarize, Abraham, whose deep desire for a son we heard about in last week’s reading, fathered a son by the name of Isaac. Isaac was the father of two children, Esau and Jacob. Jacob or ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 37:3-8, Genesis 37:12-22, Genesis 37:26-34, Genesis 50:15-21, Romans 8:28, Luke 6:35  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Lutheran