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  • Nelson Emeonu avatar

    A Pit, A Prison, A Palace Series

    Contributed by Nelson Emeonu on Jul 3, 2014
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    Every vision and good dream must be tested. Prison experience is a challenge of destiny. The way you pass it may make or mar you.

    We are still in the story of Joseph and his journey of life. His ways showed that greatness is born of sorrow. Every vision and good dream must be tested. Prison experience is a challenge of destiny. The way you pass it may make or mar you. What is a prison experience? a. It is a place where ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    The Power Of A Faithful Life Series

    Contributed by Allan Kircher on Jan 21, 2014
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    Could He declare us to be faithful servants unto Him? • Are you as faithful to the Lord as you could be?

    Pastor Allan Kircher Shell Point Baptist Church Jan 12th 2014 “The Power of a Faithful Life” Gen. 39:7-23 Intro: Do You Know Who You Are? • With God’s help, I will become myself” • W/o God’s help, I will never become who I was meant to be. • Perhaps ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    God Can Make You A "Could-Be" Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Oct 7, 2018
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    A poem once declared "I'd rather be a could-be if I cannot be an are, because a could-be is a maybe who is reaching for a star." The story of Joseph tells of God's desire to make "could-be" of all His followers.

    OPEN: Milton Berle was a comedian a few decades back and he wrote a poem that went like this: “I'd rather be a could-be if I cannot be an are; because a could-be is a maybe who is reaching for a star. I'd rather be a has-been than a might-have-been, by far; for a might-have-been has never been, ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Bouncing Back (Part One)

    Contributed by Derrick Tuper on May 23, 2021
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    The term bouncing back comes from having suffered through something but not letting it stop you from continuing on. There are many great bounce back stories in the bible. Today we'll look at the example of Joseph, son of Jacob.

    BOUNCING BACK The term bouncing back comes from having suffered through something but not letting it stop you from continuing on. When a boxer has an undefeated streak then suffers his first loss it can be devastating. He's no longer invincible. How will he handle it? Some come back and go on ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Breakthrough In Relationships Pt 5 - Lessons From Joseph Series

    Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Mar 13, 2020
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    Our man Joe even in the midst of being at his lowest point in life grows into the man God desires him to be. Joe grows through adversity into a man on the go for God and he learns humility and how to create healthy and whole relationships with others.

    Our Theme this year - Breakthrough 2020 Thesis: In 2020 we are looking for spiritual breakthroughs in our lives, our relationships, our souls, our families, our church, our school, and our community. This is our vision and prayer! But to get the desired breakthrough in these areas requires us to ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Framed! Series

    Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Nov 11, 2019
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    Faith in God can help us to adjust and go on when we would be prone to fracture.

    Framed! (Genesis 39:1-23) 1. A cow and a chicken were framed and thrown into prison. They knew they had to get out to bring the criminals to justice so they spent weeks designing escape plans. Finally, a month after they had been thrown in, they escaped in the middle of the night. However, they ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    A Father's Eulogy: Where Are You In Your Life, The Pit, The Prison, Or The Palace

    Contributed by Darrell Williams on Nov 17, 2019
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    JUST BECAUSE YOU THINK YOUR LIFE IS LIKE A PRISON OR STUCK IN THE PITS, THAT DOESN’T MEAN YOU’RE NOT BLESSED.

    A. YOU HAVE TO REALIZE THAT EVERYONE GETS STUCK IN A PIT IN LIFE 1. THE LORD JESUS SYMPATHIZES WITH US IN OUR SORROWS (HEB 4:15) 2. THE LORD JESUS HAS COMPASSION TOWARD HIS PEOPLE (ISA 40:11) 3. THE LORD JESUS IS ABLE TO BEAR OUR BURDENS (1 PET 5:7) TRANS: BELIEVE IT OR NOT, ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    It's Time To Get Up Part 3--We're All Going To Face Them

    Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Jul 10, 2020
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    This sermon is part 3 in the life of Joseph. It deals with our Joseph and Potiphar's wife dealt with the issue of Temptation.

    It’s Time To Get Up Part 3- We're All Going To Face Them Genesis 39:1-12 1 Corinthians 10:1-13 7-12-2020 We all have two traveling companions that journey with us throughout our lifetimes. Every now and then one or both of them will leave, but we are bound to run into each of them ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Overcoming Temptations

    Contributed by Derek Geldart on Sep 22, 2019
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    Today’s sermon is going to review Joseph’s encounter with Potiphar’s wife and in doing so suggest that setting life boundaries in accordance with God’s word and avoiding and hating sin is the key to overcoming temptations.

    Life Lessons from Potiphar’s Wife Genesis 39:7-23 Online Sermon: http://www.mckeesfamily.com/?page_id=3567 If you were offered an opportunity to sin and you knew no one could find out what you had done would you indulge in the sin? What if it was a sin that you had done before and got great ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Nelson Emeonu avatar

    The Ways To Greatness (2) -The Challenges Series

    Contributed by Nelson Emeonu on Jul 23, 2014
    based on 3 ratings
     | 7,449 views

    The way to greatness or prominence is not an easy one but out of fire comes out a precious gold. God knows the way of the righteous. He can even use an enemy to push them forward.

    THE WAYS TO GREATNESS (2) -THE CHALLENGES GENESIS 39:7-21 God is a master planner. He follows and directs His children till He gets best out of them. His thought is always good no matter the sudden appearance of darkness on their path. The way to greatness or prominence is not an easy one but out ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    Conquering Temptation Series

    Contributed by Douglas Phillips on Sep 14, 2015
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    This is a Bible Study dealing with ways of coping with temptation when it happens, using the life situation of Joseph and Potiphar's wife as our illustration.

    CONQUERING TEMPTATION GENESIS 39:1-23 TEMPTATION IS ALWAYS A GREAT SURPRISE TO CHRISTIANS. THERE ARE SOME GENERAL THINGS THAT WE CAN DO TO PREPARE OURSELVES FOR WHEN TEMPTATIONS OCCUR, THERE ARE SOME THAT WE CAN EVEN EXPECT, BUT WHEN THEY HAPPEN, WHERE THEY HAPPEN, AND HOW THEY HAPPEN, CAN CATCH ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Conquering Temptation: Part Two Series

    Contributed by Douglas Phillips on Sep 14, 2015
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    Second and concluding part of a Bible Study dealing with how Joseph overcame Temptation when dealing with Potiphar's wife.

    CONQUERING TEMPTATION GENESIS 39:1-23 LAST WEEK WE BEGAN A STUDY ON TEMPTATION AND THE CONQUERING OF TEMPTATION, BY LOOKING AT THE ROOT ISSUES OF TEMPTATION. WE DISCOVERED THAT TEMPTATION IS NOT A SIN, BUT IT CAN LEAD TO SIN. SATAN WILL APPLY TEMPTATION TO BOTH THE CHRISTIAN AND THE ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Joseph

    Contributed by Ian Humphrey on Nov 3, 2015
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    Joseph's walk

    Gen 39 1. JOSEPH'S TEST v.1 And Joseph was brought down to Egypt; and Potiphar, an officer of Pharaoh, captain of the guard, an Egyptian, bought him of the hands of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

  • Bryan Beverly avatar

    What Does It Require To Live Righteously?

    Contributed by Bryan Beverly on Oct 21, 2014
     | 7,206 views

    This message illuminates what it took for Joseph and what it takes for us to live in a righteous manner.

    Now Joseph was taken down to Egypt, and Potiphar, an officer of Pharaoh, the captain of the guard, an Egyptian, bought him from the Ishmaelites who had brought him down there. 2 The Lord was with Joseph, and he became a successful man; he was in the house of his Egyptian master. 3 His master saw ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    They Can Steal Your Coat, But They Cant Steal Your Favor!!!

    Contributed by Beverly Holstein on Jan 4, 2017
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     | 11,873 views

    Joseph brothers may have been able to steal his coat, but they couldn't touch the favor of God upon His life!

    THEY CAN STEAL YOUR COAT BUT THEY CANT STEAL YOUR FAVOR!!!! Genesis 39: - 2 And the Lord was with Joseph, and he was a prosperous man; and he was in the house of his master the Egyptian. 3 And his master saw that the Lord was with him, and that the Lord made all that he did to prosper in his hand. ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal