Sermons on Genesis 44:1-45:8:

The Path To Forgiveness

Contributed by Matthew Oliver on Jan 7, 2002

God tells us how we are to forgive others through the example of Joseph and his brothers in Egypt.

The Path to Forgiveness M.B. Oliver A sermon for the 7th Sunday after the Epiphany in Year C commonly called Sexagesima Sunday. Preached at St John the Evangelist, Cold Lake, Alberta 18 Feb 01. Gen 45:3-11, 15 Ps 37:1-11, 39-40 1 Cor 15:35-38, 42-50 Luke 6:27-38 The readings today are linked ...read more

Scripture: Luke 6:27-38, Genesis 45:3-15

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

What Shall You Make Of Your Life Series

Contributed by Bruce Landry on May 5, 2002

We will watch as Joseph plots and plans to verify the heart of his brothers. We often plot and wait, often not understanding the true answer which God has given us. We should seek to fully know and do the will of God.

What Shall You Make of Your Life A. By Plotting and Planning B. By Pleading before the Lord We live in a glorious place here in Dillingham, Alaska and Bristol Bay. We see clearly the hand of God around us in his creation and in the wonderful people he has placed here. I often am amazed at were ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 44:1-34

Denomination: Baptist

Stand Before God And Man With No Deception Series

Contributed by Bruce Landry on May 18, 2002

We will see Joseph tell his brothers his true identity and have a personal time with them. This is so like the personal time Jesus seeks to spend with you and I on an ongoing basis in our ongoing relationship with Him.

Stand before God and Man with no Deception A. Come clean then be consoled B. God’s providence provided to Israel C. Jacob’s Joy Boy, the gimmicks we see today to get people to do things. I don’t know, I almost thought when I came out to Dillingham and Bristol Bay that we wouldn’t see the ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 45:1-28

Denomination: Baptist

A Destiny For Good Things

Contributed by Jason Love on Aug 27, 2003

This sermon gives a demonstration of destiny by looking at the life of Joseph.

1. Josephs childhood A. He was special to his dad Jacob 1. He was the eldest child of Rachel 2. He stayed close to the home -We are also special to God B. Joseph has revelation of his destiny 1. The dream of the sheaves 2. The dream of the moon, sun, and eleven ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 50:18-21, Genesis 45:1-8

Denomination: Church Of God

"Overcoming Bitterness With Praise"

Contributed by Jerry Depoy on Jan 26, 2004

An Acrostic message. Hopefully, this will help you to remember the key points. We will be spelling the word, "Praise." The means by which God has given to us to defeat the evil in this world is with our "praise."

Read Genesis 45:1-15 Joseph had a "right" to be angry. His ten brothers had thrown him into a horrible pit and sold him into slavery. Can you imagine how Joseph must have felt when he heard his brothers denouncing him as a "dreamer," and wanting him dead. For nearly twenty years Joseph lived ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 45:1-15, 1 Samuel 19:1-20

Denomination: Baptist

Reconciliation

Contributed by Wesley Bishop on Mar 16, 2004

This sermon is about reconciliation.

He was the subject of a 1975 Bob Dylan song. There was a movie of his life released in 1999. This high school drop out wrote an autobiography that was read by hundreds of thousands. Gunshots pierced the night in Paterson, New Jersey on June 17, 1966. Two men and one woman lay dead. Later two ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 45:1-11

Denomination: Wesleyan

Finishing Well Series

Contributed by Dan Cale on Sep 7, 2004

This is the fifth and final message in a series looking at the life of Joseph and how dreams come true. This message deals with the finishing touches on a life that is lived in God’s perfect plan.

Joseph¡¦s Journey How Dreams Come True Pt 5 ¡V Finish Well Genesis 37:4-8 The Dream Genesis 41:46-54 The Climax Genesis 42:6 The Fulfillment Genesis 45:1-8 The Finish As we have progressed through this series over the last month ¡V let me take just a moment to recap 4 take home points with you ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 45:1-8

Denomination: *other

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

Total Forgiveness- Part 2 Series

Contributed by Don Meyer on Sep 22, 2003

In this second sermon on Forgiveness, we see in the Scriptures the example of how God works that miracle of Forgiveness in people’s hearts.

“Total Forgiveness- Part 2” Text: Genesis 45:4-11 9-14-03 In the name of our Loving God, who Totally Forgives us ALL of our sins, Dear friends in Christ. As promised last week, we’re going to continue our examination of that all important doctrine of Forgiveness. But before we get into our ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 45:4-11

Denomination: Lutheran

Scandal, Deceit, And Betrayal

Contributed by Leo Launio on Oct 15, 2003

The story of Joseph is an example that in spite of bad experiences from those that we love, we can forgive.

January 4, 2003 A. Favorite children stories from the Bible: 1) David and Goliath 2) Jonah and the big fish 3) Moses and the floating basket 4) Samson and Delilah 5) Noah and the Ark 6) Joseph and his brothers a) Best part of the story 1. His father gave him a multi-colored coat 2. His prophetic ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 45:1-8

Denomination: Adventist

Memory Of Past Sins

Contributed by Greg Johnson on Apr 11, 2007

We have all made bad choices that have led to sin. Sin that is confessed, repented and forgiven needs to be forgotten. Otherwise, you will be distracted from your mission. God wants to free you from guilt so that you can accomplish your mission and ful

Memory of Past Sins By Greg Johnson April 11, 2007 The devil is full of strategies that will keep followers of Christ from continuing the ministry of Jesus in the fullness of the Holy Spirit. One such strategy is the memory of past sins. We have all made bad choices that have led to sin. Sin ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 45:1-13

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

An Uncertain Future But A Certain God!

Contributed by Johann Neethling on Nov 7, 2006

Life is seldom fair, but God is always good. We face an uncertain future, but we do so with a certain, trustworthy, and mighty God.

AN UNCERTAIN FUTURE, BUT A CERTAIN GOD! Genesis 45:4-15 November 5, 2006 1. On Sunday, June 25 I preached a message entitled “The Wisdom of Godly Arithmetic” in which I stated that God has given each one of us exactly 86,400 seconds a day in which to make decisions and choices that either advance ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 45:4-15

Denomination: United Methodist

Feasting At The Table Of Grace Series

Contributed by Jonathan Twitchell on Dec 7, 2006

Joseph demonstrated great grace when he invited his brothers to eat with him--the same grace Jesus offered the Canaanite woman, and the same grace He offers you.

Texts: Genesis 45:1-15 Date: Sunday, August 18, 2002 Author: Rev. Jonathan K. Twitchell When we began our study of Genesis back at the end of May, we learned who the Main Character was. In Genesis chapter 1, we watched as the Author of the play also made Himself known as the Set-designer, ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 45:1-15

Denomination: Nazarene

Changing Your Bitter Life Into A Better Life Series

Contributed by Glenn Arellano on Aug 22, 2006

This is sermon is about biblical steps on overcoming bitterness.

Series: Where Is God When It really Hurts Topic: Changing Your Bitter Life into A Better Life Offenses and pain are bound to happen especially in our relationship with people. These things will be faced by us even if we try to avoid them because we are living with people who are imperfect like us. ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 45:1-4

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational