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  • Rodney V Johnson avatar

    Faith In Times Of Adversity

    Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Jul 16, 2025
     | 1,013 views

    Has your faith ever wavered during times of severe adversity? This message is about how our response to adverse times can strengethen our relationship with Christ.

    Faith In Times Of Adversity Scriptures: Hebrews 11:1; Proverbs 18:21; Genesis 45:3-8 Hebrews 11:1 from the Amplified Bible says, “Now faith is the assurance (title deed, confirmation) of things hoped for (divinely guaranteed), and the evidence of things not seen [the conviction of their ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Survivor: What Am I Doing Here Series

    Contributed by Mark Milioni on Jan 11, 2001
    based on 180 ratings
     | 12,842 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

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    Handles For The Hard Times (Part 2) Series

    Contributed by Rich Young on Jan 18, 2001
    based on 110 ratings
     | 7,186 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

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    God Loves To Recycle

    Contributed by Joel Pankow on Feb 15, 2001
    based on 73 ratings
     | 8,984 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

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    Survivor Gear For Aimless Days

    Contributed by John Kah on Feb 20, 2001
    based on 155 ratings
     | 5,250 views

    Following the "Survivor" theme, the story of Joseph presents principles to help us survive our aimless days.

    "Survivor Gear For Aimless Days" Genesis 45:3-8,15 There is a popular television show that has been dominating the ratings this past Fall & Winter, the show is called "Survivor". The show stars sixteen "ordinary" people who are stranded in a remote part of Australia. They are divided into two ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Tough Love

    Contributed by John Beehler on Mar 20, 2001
    based on 46 ratings
     | 5,498 views

    We must love everyone, even our enemies.

    Tough Love 1. Valentine’s Day. Candy, flowers, Hallmark cards. Day for people “in love”. What is love? Emotion? Feeling? Physical desire? What is love? 2. Young adults discussing how to say “I Love You”. Group, suit, knelt, ask to marry. Mom, tough ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Coming Together PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Jan 29, 2024
    based on 3 ratings
     | 894 views

    This sermon emphasizes the importance of forgiveness, humility, and reconciliation, using Joseph's story as an example of God's divine plan amidst adversity.

    Good morning, dear friends. As we gather here today in the spirit of unity, in the spirit of fellowship, and in the spirit of divine love, we turn our hearts and minds to Genesis 45:1-8, a passage that speaks of forgiveness, pride, and reconciliation. Let us read together: "Then Joseph could not ...read more

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    A Place Prepared.

    Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Aug 29, 2024
    based on 2 ratings
     | 550 views

    Joseph comforts his brothers.

    A PLACE PREPARED. Genesis 45:3-10. Joseph went from his father’s favour, to the pit, and into slavery. In Potiphar’s house, he went from his master’s favour to false accusation to prison. In prison, Joseph went from the warder’s favour, to the forgetfulness of his surviving former cell-mate: ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Joseph Reveals His Identity.

    Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Sep 19, 2024
    based on 2 ratings
     | 571 views

    All things DO work together for good for those who love the Lord (cf. Romans 8:28).

    JOSEPH REVEALS HIS IDENTITY. Genesis 45:1-7, Genesis 45:15. The Old Testament Joseph is very much a Type of Christ. Favoured by his father (cf. Genesis 37:3), Joseph was sold by his brethren for twenty pieces of silver (cf. Genesis 37:28). Favoured by His Father (cf. Luke 3:22), Jesus ‘came ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Our Identity In God PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 27, 2023
    based on 3 ratings
     | 1,208 views

    Understand and trust God's intentional design for our identity, and to recognize the power of forgiveness.

    Good morning, church family! Today, we’re diving into an incredible story from Genesis 45, verses 1-15. It’s a tale that portrays the beauty of God's plan for our identity, the example of trusting God set by Joseph, and the power of forgiveness in shaping who we are. As we embark on this journey ...read more

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    Stand Before God And Man With No Deception Series

    Contributed by Bruce Landry on May 18, 2002
    based on 29 ratings
     | 7,394 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

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    The Path To Forgiveness

    Contributed by Matthew Oliver on Jan 7, 2002
    based on 44 ratings
     | 11,040 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

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    "Redemptive Love" Series

    Contributed by Robert Leroe on Jul 5, 2002
    based on 60 ratings
     | 9,548 views

    Aiming at RECONCILIATION

    “Redemptive Love” Genesis 42-45 Reading: 45:1-8 Pastor Bob Leroe God was with Joseph—He was with him in his father Jacob’s house; He was with Joseph in the house of Potiphar; He was with Joseph in the dungeon; and He was with Joseph when he ruled all Egypt. Joseph never forgot that God was ...read more

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    Denomination: Congregational

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    Who Would've Thunk It? Series

    Contributed by Joel Pankow on Aug 9, 2002
    based on 64 ratings
     | 9,484 views

    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

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    This Group Must Somehow Form A Family

    Contributed by Tammy Garrison on Apr 2, 2002
    based on 84 ratings
     | 9,841 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