Sermons on Genesis 41:1-36:

The God Who Transforms Captives To Kings Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jul 31, 2025

God is a Master Transformer. He changes the narrative of lives that the world has written off. When God steps in, prisoners become princes, slaves become rulers, and forgotten ones are remembered.

THE GOD WHO TRANSFORMS CAPTIVES TO KINGS By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Genesis 41:14-44 Supporting Texts: Psalm 113:7-8, Daniel 2:21, 1 Samuel 2:8, Zechariah 3:1-5, Revelation 1:6 INTRODUCTION: There are seasons in life when a man is confined, restrained, or restricted. Captivity may come ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 41:14-44

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The God Who Translates Men From Dungeon To Palace Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Oct 17, 2025

God has the power to lift a man from the lowest point of life and position him among princes for divine purpose.

THE GOD WHO TRANSLATES MEN FROM DUNGEON TO PALACE By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Genesis 41:14, 39-44 Key Verse: “Then Pharaoh sent and called Joseph, and they brought him hastily out of the dungeon: and he shaved himself, and changed his raiment, and came in unto Pharaoh.” — Genesis 41:14 ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 41:14, Genesis 41:39-44

Denomination: Assembly Of God

God Uses Us On Purpose Series

Contributed by Joel Pankow on Aug 2, 2002

on the dreams of the cupbearer, etc., by Pastor Norval Koch as our guest preacher

Joseph Sermon 3 Genesis 41: 14-16, 39-41 July 21, 2002 “I feel used. I’ve been living away from my family for a long time. I’m in a far off land. I’ve been mistreated, worked like a slave, and just when I thought things were going well, I get knocked down again by some false accusations. ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 41:14-41

Denomination: Lutheran

"Joseph Takes A Walk” Series

Contributed by Dan Yaw on Jan 26, 2002

How Joseph was Rewarded

NO ORDINARY JOE Lesson Two: Sanctification “Joseph Takes a Walk” (Genesis 41:1-52) — How Joseph was Rewarded — I. BY ACCEPTING THE PROVIDENTIAL WAYS OF GOD (GEN 41:1-13) A. In the Life of Joseph (41:1) 1. God prepares us for what He has prepared for us a. Lost his ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 41:1-52

Denomination: Baptist

Christ's Suffering Calls Us To Do What?

Contributed by Matthew Oliver on Jan 7, 2002

Using Christ’s agony in the garden as an illustration of our response to suffering.

Christ’s Suffering Calls us to do What? M.B. Oliver A sermon for Year C, 2nd Sunday in Lent, Evening Prayer Preached at St John the Evangelist, Cold Lake, Alberta, 1900 11 Mar 01. Gen 41:14-45 Psalm 8, 84 Mark 14:27-52 A young girl was speaking with her Grandfather and asked, “Granddad, did ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 41:14-45

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

Making A Prisoner Into A Prince (Pt. 2)

Contributed by Chris Talton on Jan 19, 2002

This is the 2nd of 2 parts on how in one day, Joseph went from being a prisoner to a prince. It can happen just as radically in the life someone inprisoned to sin.

Nov. 21, 1999 Gen. 41:1-40 Making a prisoner into a prince (pt. 2) 1. A prince tells it like it is even when the message is unpleasant ¡V WARNING! [Explain the interpretation of the dream ¡V ¡§I¡¦ve got good news, and I¡¦ve got bad news¡¨] The interpretation that Joseph gave to pharaoh of ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 41:1-40

Denomination: Baptist

God's Promotions

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Jun 7, 2001

To lead the people to understand how God promotes faithful people so they can multiply His kingdom’s qualities in their communities.

God’s Promotion in Hard Times Joseph, A Ruler in Egypt - Genesis 41 1. Aim: To lead the people to understand how God promotes faithful people so they can multiply His kingdom’s qualities in their communities. 2. Explanation of the Aim: The Bible assures us that as we humble ourselves under ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 41:1-25

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Delivered By The Hand Of God Of Israel Series

Contributed by Bruce Landry on Apr 13, 2002

We will see Joseph and Pharaoh delivered by the mighty hand of God. God was needed to interpret the dream of Pharaoh--who was a God in Egypt. Who do you go to when you need to be delivered? This gives us the perfect direction and our only source of del

Delivered by the Hand of the God of Israel A. The Revelation B. The Remembering and Review C. The Rendering and Recommendations D. The Recognition and Promotion DBF, 4/14/02 Genesis 41 As a Bi-vocational Pastor, whose other job is as a Juvenile Probation Officer, I often find myself having to ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 41:1-57

Denomination: Baptist

Joseph Series

Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on Nov 1, 2025

Genesis 50:20 sums up its moral of the story: “Even though you intended to do harm to me, God intended it for good, in order to preserve a numerous people, as he is doing today.” The purpose of Joseph’s life was “the saving of many lives”.

AMC, 02.11.2025 Text: Genesis 41:36-47 Theme: The Holy Man: Young Adult Joseph   Greetings: The Lord is good and His love endures forever.   Introduction: The story of Joseph was so exciting and inspiring for Holiness. Joseph's account is primarily found in Genesis chapters 37-50. ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 41:36-47

Denomination: Methodist

Characteristics Of God's Uncompromising Saint

Contributed by Guthrie Veech on Oct 18, 2000

Why should the unbelieving world believe the Christian? So often the Christian acts just like the world.

Why should the unbelieving world believe the Christian? So often the Christian acts just like the world. It is sometimes nearly impossible to distinguish between the two. You can read a newspaper or watch the news almost any day and you see people walking out of church and you know their character ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 41:1-41

"How To Get Promoted" Series

Contributed by Robert Leroe on Jul 5, 2002

We may need to re-define "success"

“How to Get Promoted” Pastor Bob Leroe, Cliftondale Congregational Church, Saugus, Massachusetts A few days ago I received an email from a friend in Germany, a fellow Army Chaplain. He had some bittersweet news--he had just been selected for promotion to Lieutenant Colonel…but many of his ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 41:1-57

Denomination: Congregational

I Can See Clearly Now Series

Contributed by Victor Yap on Dec 1, 2003

Joseph, Pt. 3 of 4

I CAN SEE CLEARLY NOW (GENESIS 41:1-41) Two years before our 2008 summer arrival in Hong Kong, my wife was restless and aching to return to her native Hong Kong, so a year later we decided to give the church a one year’s advance notice because it was hard to find a bilingual pastor, but the church ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 41:1-41

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Waiting Room Series

Contributed by Dan Cale on Aug 30, 2004

This is the fourth in a series of sermons that look at the life of Joseph and how dreams come true. This message deals with the problems and posibilities of waiting for God.

Joseph¡¦s Journey How Dreams Come True Pt 4 ¡V The Waiting Room This morning though I want to talk to you about the most dreaded place in American society ¡V The Waiting Room. You know when you walk in that your in trouble ¡V anyplace you go for an appointment where there are couches, magazines, ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 41:1-14

Denomination: *other

Visions And Provisions

Contributed by Douglas Vincent on Mar 17, 2006

1. The abundance of God is given for a reason 2. We need the Spirit of God to show us how to use the abundance

Genesis 41 Visions and Provisions A few weeks ago I told you a short story about receiving a message from God for a friend of mine. I want to bring you back to the story as a way of helping us understand how God works. My friend was in a tough spot. He had conflicted relationship with his ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 41:1-40

Denomination: Methodist

From The Pit To The Palace Series

Contributed by Dean O'bryan on Jul 10, 2006

The fourth message in a series on the life of Joseph. This deals with Joseph’s continued faithfulness and good response, recognizing that God was behind his sudden and high elevation.

Trinity Baptist Church July 9, 2006 Character on Display From the Pit to the Palace Genesis 41 If you’re a Christian, we know two things about what God has planned to happen in your life. Before you depart the planet, He has two key objectives for you: One is your maturity. God is intent ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 41:1-57

Denomination: Baptist