Sermons on Genesis 42:16-45:5:

Forgiveness: Making A New Start

Contributed by Roddy Chestnut on Oct 18, 2000

Thesis: Forgiveness is the creation of a new start.

Thesis: Forgiveness is the creation of a new start. Intro.: 1. If anybody ever had a right to hold a grudge--it was probably Joseph! a. You know the story (Gen. 37-50). 1) Most favored of Jacob's 12 sons (special coat). 2) Brothers hated him because of it (tattletale, dreams). 3) Brothers plot ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 45:1-15

God Accepts Me, That's Grace

Contributed by Doug Brown on Oct 18, 2000

Joseph is a type of Christ Describe Joseph's history up to this point How Do We Know God Accepts Me? I.

Joseph is a type of Christ Describe Joseph's history up to this point How Do We Know God Accepts Me? I. Christ comes to us Personally v 1 II. Christ comes to us Plainly v4 III. Christ comes to us Providentially v 8 IV. Christ comes to us Provisionally v20 Use your own supporting scripture ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 45:1-20

"Joseph's Journey Of Redemption"

Contributed by Ryan Sato on Jun 28, 2005

Today’s sermon marks our final segment of the journey with Joseph. In Chapter 45, the redemption theme “comes together” and Joseph embraces the reality of what it looked like for redemption to happen in his own life and the lives of his family members.

Opener: When I was in Nova Scotia this past week, I was talking with one of the Youth Directors and he is in the midst of teaching an Adult Sunday School where he is doing an overview of the Bible in a Year….they read a big chunk of the text (ie: this week they’re reading Psalm 1 – 30) and then ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 45:1-15

Denomination: Baptist

Do Not Sin Against The Child

Contributed by Toby Powers on Dec 20, 2005

This is a strong sermon against the sins of this generation against our own children.

DO NOT SIN AGAINST THE CHILD GEN 42:22 Intro: Note the words of the text. “Spake I not unto you, saying, Do not sin against the child?” The essence of sin lies in being committed against God. When men are fully convinced that they have disobeyed the Lord, and that this is “the head and front of ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 42:22

Denomination: Baptist

How Do I Deal With Guilt? Series

Contributed by Joel Pankow on Jul 25, 2002

how Joseph’s brothers’ finally had to come to grips with their guilt

July 28, 2002 Genesis 42:21-24 They said to one another, “Surely we are being punished because of our brother. We saw how distressed he was when he pleaded with us for his life, but we would not listen; that’s why this distress has come upon us.” Reuben replied, “Didn’t I tell you not to sin ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 42:21-25

Denomination: Lutheran

What A Tangled Web We Weave Series

Contributed by Joel Pankow on Aug 2, 2002

how Judah tried to explain the mess he was in to Joseph, and how he got out of it

August 3, 2002 Genesis 44:30-34 “So now, if the boy is not with us when I go back to your servant my father and if my father, whose life is closely bound up with the boy’s life, sees that the boy isn’t there, he will die. Your servants will bring the gray head of our father down to the grave ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 44:30-34

Denomination: Lutheran

Who Would've Thunk It? Series

Contributed by Joel Pankow on Aug 9, 2002

How Joseph does the unimaginable by forgiving, and God does the unimaginable by working evil out for good.

August 11, 2002 Genesis 45:4-8 “I am your brother Joseph, the one you sold into Egypt! And now, do not be distressed and do not be angry with yourselves for selling me here, because it was to save lives that God sent me ahead of you. For two years now there has been famine in the land, and for ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 45:1-28

Denomination: Lutheran

Honey For The Journey

Contributed by Toby Powers on Dec 29, 2005

There is sweetness and strength in serving God.

From the Desk of Pastor Toby Powers Truth Baptist Church Hwy 78 Bremen, GA Honey For The Journey Genesis 43:11, “And their father Israel said unto them, If it must be so now, do this; take of the best fruits in the land in your vessels, and carry down the man a present, a little balm, and a little ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 43:11

Denomination: Baptist

Everything Happens For A Reason

Contributed by Victor Yap on Jan 23, 2011

Joseph

EVERYTHING HAPPENS FOR A REASON (GEN. 45:1-15) After 20 years in the States, my wife and I decided to return to Asia for family and ministry reasons. Shortly before we arrived in Hong Kong in August, 2008, my wife decided to take a job in Macau, which was her only offer. I protested, "We didn't go ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 45:1-15

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Life Of Joseph - Part 4 Series

Contributed by Rich Anderson on Feb 14, 2011

God's promises are just as much for us as they were for Joseph. His grace is still at work. His tender mercies accompany us from the pit to the pinnacle.

Oh the life of Joseph, Jacob’s son. This treasured story is found towards the end of the first book of the Bible, Genesis. Up to this point we have read about Joseph’s faithfulness and patience, even when he was persecuted and treated poorly. Even when he was left alone, disowned and ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 42:1-38

Denomination: Christian Church

The Life Of Joseph - Part 5 Series

Contributed by Rich Anderson on Feb 14, 2011

God created us to walk with Him, to trust Him, and believe in Him, just like the life of Joseph.

We can picture Joseph wearing that elegant Egyptian headdress he probably wore. We can picture him as he was living the lifestyle of an Egyptian, which he certainly lived. We can picture him in the court of the Pharaoh, second in command to the most powerful man on earth. Joseph was given this ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 43:1-34

Denomination: Christian Church

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

Abounding Grace

Contributed by Don Baggett on Jul 9, 2010

We have all been recipients of grace. We are to exercise grace. Joseph gives us a great example of a man who did just that.

Outside the Lord Himself, Joseph is one of the best examples of the Bible characters for acting right and having the right kind of attitudes in bad situations. Joseph had some bad things happen to him, but he just kept on doing right and thinking right. His brothers were jealous of him, and they ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 45:1-28

Denomination: Baptist

Activating A Seared Conscience Series

Contributed by David Owens on Jul 26, 2010

In this lesson we see the wrong way Joseph's brothers dealt with their guilt, and we learn the right way to handle guilt through God's remedy.

Introduction: A. The story is told of a man who entered a high class restaurant, bought a drink and then immediately threw it into the waiter’s face. 1. Quickly grabbing a napkin, he helped the waiter dry his face while he apologized with great remorse. 2. “I'm so sorry,” he ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 42:1-28

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Amazing Grace Series

Contributed by David Owens on Aug 9, 2010

In this sermon, we recognize the analogy between the feast of grace that Joseph placed before his brothers, the one that God places before us.

Introduction: A. The story is told of two long-time golfing buddies who decided one day that they would play the ball where it lies, no matter what! (Golfers sometimes move their ball to a better location.) 1. On the 14th hole, one of them sliced his drive and it ended up on the cart path. 2. As ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 43:15-34

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ