Sermons on Genesis 42:1-49:11:

Waiting For The Promised Land

Contributed by David Hodgin on Jun 14, 2009

How God’s promised land applies to our lives, past, present and future. How God works with us even when we fail.

Waiting for the Promised Land One of the reoccurring themes in the Bible is that there is a place called the Promised Land. When we use the phrase Promised Land we are usually synonymous with the geographical place called Israel, but it can be so much more. A Land of Promise Gen. 2:8 Gen. ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 47:13-21

Father's Day - Responsibilities And Blessing

Contributed by Owen Bourgaize on Jun 16, 2009

Father’s Day reminds us of parental responsibilities and blessing, as we show our love and acceptance to children in: Our Words, Giving our Time, Sharing Caring Love, and Modelling ourselves on Jesus and our Heavenly Father.

FATHER’S DAY - RESPONSIBILITIES AND BLESSING Father’s Day started in America, strangely enough by a lady! In 1909, one hundred years ago this lady, by name of Sonora Dodd, was sitting in church one Sunday, listening to a sermon on Mother’s Day. She decided it was only fair to also have a day for ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 3:1-10, Genesis 49:1-26

Denomination: Baptist

"Dad's Right Hand"

Contributed by Ken Harris on Jun 21, 2009

The purpose of this sermon is to motivate the hearers to affirm to others that faith – in relationship reconciliation - recognizes that God’s ways are not man’s ways.

21 June 2009 Father’s Day U.S. Army Chaplain (MAJ) Ken Harris Fortress Chapel Contingency Operation Site (C.O.S.) Sykes Tall-afar, Iraq BIG IDEA: God’s plan is something people would have never dreamed of when it comes to relationship reconciliation. REFERENCES: Ephraim (The younger son means ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 48:8-14

Denomination: Pentecostal

Results Of God/Man Teamwork Series

Contributed by Paul Clemente on Jul 27, 2009

Work is not a curse when done with God and the results can be incredible!

Contrary to popular beliefs, work is ordained by God! We read at the very beginning of God’s Word in Genesis 2:15, The LORD God took the man and put him in the Garden of Eden to work it and take care of it. Work is not a curse if done with God! Here’s a guy who finally found the perfect job: My ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 45:1-28

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Finding True Peace Series

Contributed by Paul Clemente on Aug 3, 2009

Answer the call of God to believe, worship, and obey Jesus Christ and you will find true peace!

There was a man who thought he found peace at a golf course until he saw a funeral procession on a street near where he was playing. So he stopped, took off his golf hat and waited till the funeral procession was over. The foursome behind him caught up with the man and said “we were really touched ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 46:1-30

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Caring For People Series

Contributed by Paul Clemente on Aug 10, 2009

Trust in God is a must for caring for people and for being provided for.

Our Scripture of the Week is 1 Timothy 5:8; it is a command from God to Christians: If anyone does not provide for his relatives, and especially for his immediate family, he has denied the faith and is worse than an unbeliever. We are to care for people, especially our loved ones! How do we do ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 47:1-27

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Genesis 53 Series

Contributed by Tom Owen on Aug 11, 2009

verse-by-verse

You know some of the things that people say on their deathbed are truly amazing. Let me read for you a few famous last words. “I have offended God and mankind because my work did not reach the quality it should have.” (Leonardo da Vinci, artist, 1519) “I am ready.” (Woodrow Wilson, US President, ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 49:1-33

Denomination: Baptist

P-A-W-B-A Genesis 48 Series

Contributed by Paul Clemente on Aug 17, 2009

P-A-W-B-A: Proclaim God Almighty, Acknowledge God’s Gifts, Worship Jesus, Bless OTHERS, Affirm God’s Word!

There will be times in our lives when we have to separate from our loved ones for a while. Is there a godly way of doing that? Jacob, who God called Israel, knew that his time on earth would be ending soon. Jacob knew that he would soon be separated from his loved ones. Were there any ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 48:1-22

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Shaping Your Future Series

Contributed by Paul Clemente on Aug 24, 2009

Although God knows the future and God can intervene in our lives, we shape our future by trusting Jesus Christ completely, by yielding to the Holy Spirit, and doing good for others.

How many of you can tell the future?? How many of you would say that Brett Favre will be booed as he enters Lambeau Field as a Minnesota Viking?? I thought you guys can’t tell the future? We can somewhat tell the future because the future is dependent on the past and the present! What will your ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 49:1-33

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Extraordinary Relationships Series

Contributed by C Jordan on Feb 7, 2010

God wants us to pursue peace and walk in forgiveness towards all people. This is the key to experiencing extraordinary relationships.

EXTRAORDINARY DREAMS #4: EXTRAORDINARY RELATIONSHIPS (February 2010 – Beausejour Church – Pastor Chris Jordan) OPEN ILLUSTRATION: Making donuts: I took a shortcut, didn’t let dough rise as long as it said, they were heavy, not as good. We’re used to Tim Horton’s, ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 45:1-5

Denomination: *other

Born For Greatness

Contributed by Jason Bonnicksen on May 15, 2011

Examining the life of Joseph, and the reasons God chose him to be born for greatness. For, like Joseph, we've each been born to carry out a great mission from God

Do you believe God predestines people for greatness? As we go through our time this morning, I’d like for you to allow that question to simmer in your mind. Now, I don’t know about you, but when I look into the chronicles of history, I can see some folks that have definitely done ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 45:3-11

Denomination: Lutheran

Optimistic Outlook Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Dec 28, 2011

When we rely on the promises of God, we can look ahead with confidence; we can look up with commitment; and we can look around with compassion.

John Ortberg, in his book If You Want to Walk on Water, You’ve Got to Get Out of the Boat, cites a medical study in which 122 men who had suffered their first heart attack were evaluated on their degree of hopefulness and pessimism: “Of the 25 most pessimistic men, 21 had died eight ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 48:1-22

Denomination: Evangelical Free

The Blessing Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Jan 5, 2012

If you want your future to be better than your past, don’t give into your passions. Instead, rest in God’s provision of a King, King Jesus, the Lion from the tribe of Judah, who died to save us from our sins.

Pastor Donn Moomaw was preaching in Bel Air, Maryland, where a lady came up to him after a sermon and said, “Oh, Reverend Moomaw, I just have to tell you that every sermon you preach is better than your next.” He thanked her and then went home to think about it. It’s not ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 49:1-28

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Christmas Is Forgiving Series

Contributed by David Mcbeath on Feb 2, 2012

During the Christmas Seaon feelings inevitably get hurt. Learn how to forgive those who have hurt you. Series: Christmas is For-Giving Message: Christmas is For-Giving Topics: Forgiveness, Pain, Hurt, Joseph, Peter, Jesus, Grace, Blessing, Prayer T

Series: Christmas is For-Giving Message: Christmas is For-Giving Topics: Forgiveness, Pain, Hurt, Joseph, Peter, Jesus, Grace, Blessing, Prayer Text: Genesis 45:1-3, 14-15 Date: January 8, 2011 Pastor: David McBeath (Based on an outline from lifechurch-tv.) INTRODUCTION Today we begin a new ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 45:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

Studies In Genesis: Chapter 42 Series

Contributed by Edward Hardee on Oct 18, 2011

This is a study of the book of Genesis. Genesis and Revelation are two of the most disputed books in the Bible. The premise of this study is the foundation of creation.

Note: When doing a study on a book in the Bible you use a lot of resources. The major influence for me on this study of Genesis is The Genesis Record by Henry Morris. Purpose of Chapter: To show the leading of the Israelites into Egypt Title: The testing of character Text: Genesis 42 Main ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 42:1-38

Denomination: Church Of God