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  • Matthew Oliver avatar

    The Path To Forgiveness

    Contributed by Matthew Oliver on Jan 7, 2002
    based on 44 ratings
     | 10,741 views

    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

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    Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

  • Tammy Garrison avatar

    This Group Must Somehow Form A Family

    Contributed by Tammy Garrison on Apr 2, 2002
    based on 84 ratings
     | 9,680 views

    This sermon explores ’family’ relationships through the Joseph’s reconciliation with his brothers. Because of his relationship with God, Joseph has decided to engage in his relationships differently.

    Bibliography: Culture Shifts, Lesson 6 What we have before us is a very touching scene. This family has hurt one another incredibly. Joseph’s story is one of the rich time honored stories that has been retold many times in life of the church. In recent years, an animated film about Joseph’s ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Jason Love avatar

    A Destiny For Good Things

    Contributed by Jason Love on Aug 27, 2003
    based on 7 ratings
     | 3,878 views

    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

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    Denomination: Church Of God

  • Don Meyer avatar

    Total Forgiveness- Part 2 Series

    Contributed by Don Meyer on Sep 22, 2003
    based on 28 ratings
     | 5,696 views

    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

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Leo Launio avatar

    Scandal, Deceit, And Betrayal

    Contributed by Leo Launio on Oct 15, 2003
    based on 44 ratings
     | 5,804 views

    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

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    Denomination: Adventist

  • Ryan Sato avatar

    "Joseph's Journey Of Redemption"

    Contributed by Ryan Sato on Jun 28, 2005
    based on 40 ratings
     | 14,891 views

    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

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Dan Bauder avatar

    The Forgivness Of Joseph Series

    Contributed by Dan Bauder on Aug 6, 2005
    based on 24 ratings
     | 5,623 views

    We can see in the life of Joseph one of the best examples of forgivness.

    INTRODUCTION We are continuing our series on OT Patriarchs by looking at Joseph. Joseph gives one of the best examples of forgivness found in the Old Testament. Today over 50% of marriages end in divorce. One of the main reasons is the refusal to forgive and recieve forgivness. David Seaman in ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Gaither Bailey avatar

    From Pit To Promise

    Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Aug 11, 2005
    based on 15 ratings
     | 4,279 views

    What keeps us in the pit of anger and frustration is often our inability to forgive others and ourselves. This sermon takes a look at Joseph as a role model for forgiveness.

    From Pit to Promise – Genesis 45: 1 - 15 Intro: Simon Wiesanthal – 89 family members perished in holocaust – Book, Sunflower: On the Possibilities and Limits of Forgiveness – dying Nazi soldier asks for forgiveness – For 2 hrs Weisanthal sat there in silence – Finally he left room in silence – In ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Larry Meador avatar

    Jacob's Revival

    Contributed by Larry Meador on Jun 28, 2001
    based on 67 ratings
     | 12,285 views

    What we need in the Land today is Revival. We need to take it out of our four walls into a needed land of unbelievers.

    JACOB’S REVIVAL Genesis 45 1) Then Joseph could not refrain himself before all them that stood by him; and he cried, Cause every man to go out from me. And there stood no man with him, while Joseph made himself known unto his brethren. 2) And he wept aloud: and the Egyptians and the house of ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Dealing With Forgiveness Series

    Contributed by John Hamby on Jul 3, 2001
    based on 390 ratings
     | 43,806 views

    The story of Joseph gives us a model for forgiveness!

    “When Life is the Pits” A Study of the Life of Joseph Sermon # 9 “Dealing With Forgiveness!” Genesis 45:1-20 “Simon Wiesenthal lost 89 relatives in Hitler’s death camps. He has devoted his life to finding Nazi ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Michael Otterstatter avatar

    Learn To Forgive Like Joseph

    Contributed by Michael Otterstatter on Jul 20, 2001
    based on 154 ratings
     | 30,203 views

    By the grace of God Christians can learn to forgive others as Joseph forgave his brothers.

    “Do we have to forgive Timothy McVeigh?” That question was discussed on the John Erling show on 740 AM, KRMG. A wide range of answers were given to that question. Some said, “No.” Others said, “Yes.” The host said he didn’t want to forgive him. There was a caller who said that since Mr. ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Bruce Landry avatar

    Stand Before God And Man With No Deception Series

    Contributed by Bruce Landry on May 18, 2002
    based on 29 ratings
     | 7,161 views

    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

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Mark Milioni avatar

    Survivor: What Am I Doing Here Series

    Contributed by Mark Milioni on Jan 11, 2001
    based on 180 ratings
     | 12,645 views

    Imagine going through life without ever getting it. You think you have an idea, you work and strive but life is hard and things just don’t work. Have you ever thought, what am I doing here?

    Imagine going through all the work and effort of Survivor and not winning. Same with Olympics. Imagine going through life without ever getting it. You think you have an idea, you work and strive but life is hard and things just don’t work. Have you ever thought, what am I doing here? What am I ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Rich Young avatar

    Handles For The Hard Times (Part 2) Series

    Contributed by Rich Young on Jan 18, 2001
    based on 110 ratings
     | 6,941 views

    Second in a series of sermons for dealing with difficult times.

    "Handles for the Hard Times" (Part #2) TEXT: Gen 45:1-8 and 50:15-20 INTRODUCTION · One day Linus and Charlie Brown are walking along and chatting with one another. Linus says, "I don’t like to face problems head on. I think the best way to solve problems is to avoid them. In fact, this is a ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Joel Pankow avatar

    God Loves To Recycle

    Contributed by Joel Pankow on Feb 15, 2001
    based on 73 ratings
     | 8,780 views

    describes how God uses evil for good - influencing our ability to deal with people

    February 18, 2001 Genesis 45:3-8,15 3 Joseph said to his brothers, “I am Joseph! Is my father still living?” But his brothers were not able to answer him, because they were terrified at his presence. 4 Then Joseph said to his brothers, “Come close to me.” When they had done so, he said, “I am ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran