Sermons on Joseph And Mary:

The Great Adventure

Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on May 8, 2007

The story of Joseph, demonstrating that a life with God is full of adventure, challenge, and significance

Summer Day Camp Sunday 2003 Intro: How many of you love a great adventure? My friend Calvin does: (Calvin and Hobbes cartoon) And I do too: (Whitewater rafting pic) But let me tell you this: the Greatest Adventure – better than soaking your dad when he isn’t looking, (though that ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Trusted With A Country Series

Contributed by Todd Stiles on May 9, 2007

Find out what it means to be faithful, using your talents and gifts regardless of locale or morale.

Trusted: Lessons from the Life of Joseph Week 4: “Trusted with a Country” Genesis 40-41 Joseph’s life has been an interesting journey, hasn’t it? In it we have seen a living picture of the process that takes place in the life of the one who desires to be used by God in an increasingly greater ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Trusted With A Heritage Series

Contributed by Todd Stiles on May 16, 2007

There’s more to life than power, position and prestige. Find out how Joseph saw through all of this to the real meaning of his existence.

Trusted: Lessons from the Life of Joseph Week 5: “Trusted with a Heritage” After final song, go to Video [Word on the Street interviews asking, “How do you want to be remembered?”] INTRO: Regardless of what you think about those answers (and there were some pretty crazy ones, eh?), it is evident ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Secrets Of Success Series

Contributed by K. Edward Skidmore on Apr 3, 2007

In Genesis 39 Joseph lives out a three step plan for success.

Genesis Series # 7 CHCC: March 11, 2007 Secrets of Success Genesis 39 INTRODUCTION: Someone once asked radio commentator Paul Harvey to reveal the secret of his success. Here’s what he said: "I get up when I fall down," Bits & Pieces, March 3, 1994, p. 16. That’s pretty simple, but I ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 39:1-20

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Road To Reconciliation Series

Contributed by K. Edward Skidmore on Apr 3, 2007

In Genesis 42-45 Joseph reveals his desire to test his brothers to see if they are changed men or still like they were the day they sold him into Egypt.

Genesis Series # 8 CHCC: March 18, 2007 The Road to Reconciliation Genesis 40-45 INTRODUCTION: Last week we ended the sermon with Joseph in Prison. Perhaps you have noticed that the story of Joseph is a story of transitions: From home to pit to prison and finally to a palace. Joseph’s ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Trusted With A Household Series

Contributed by Todd Stiles on Apr 26, 2007

See what Joseph’s rise from slave to supervisor can teach us about turning stumbling blocks to stepping stones.

Trusted: Lessons from the Life of Joseph Week 2: “Trusted with a Household” INTRO: Thanks, Generation Band, and good morning First Family Church! Well, here we are at the 10th usage of the word “account” in our study of the book of beginnings – Genesis. The other accounts gave us the stories of ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Thankful Hearts: Family Series

Contributed by James Stewart on Nov 17, 2006

Joseph loved his family and was thankful for them even when they didn’t love him. We should be thankful for our families and productive by influencing our families with forgiveness and faith.

I. Family is Complex. They were terrified at his presence. vs. 3 II. Family Requires Love. Come close to me. vs. 4 III. Family is Important. God sent me ahead of you to preserve for you a remnant on earth and to save your lives by a great deliverance. vs. 7 IV. Thank God for Your Family. He ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 45:1-24

Denomination: Baptist

Blessings In A Box Of Bones

Contributed by James O. Davis on Dec 12, 2006

During this holiday season we need to reflect on the blessings of God. The blessings of God come in different shapes and sizes and they are immeasurable and innumerable. This Christmas, we should consider the blessings that are found in a box of bones.

James O. Davis is the founder and president of Second Billion (TM). You are invited to learn more about Second Billion by visiting www.billion.tv. BLESSINGS IN A BOX OF BONES By James O. Davis Gen. 15:13-14; 50:22-30; Heb. 11:22 Introduction: During this holiday season we need to reflect on ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:22

Denomination: Assembly Of God

When Things Do Not Turn Out Right Part 1 Series

Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Apr 24, 2001

This sermon deals with the trials Joseph faced before rising to the top.

When Things Just Don’t Turn Out Right 1/12/97 Genesis 37:1-11 2 Corinthians 1:3-11 A couple of years ago there was a happy Christian family of seven riding down the highway in their mini-van laughing and talking with each other. The future could not have looked any brighter than it was. ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 1:3-11, Genesis 37:1-11

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Conviction Of Sin Series

Contributed by Andrew Stringer on Apr 24, 2001

This is a propositional/expositional sermon with an aim at practical application of Joseph’s dealings with his brothers--likening it to the way God deals with Christians about their sin and lack of repentance.

The Conviction of Sin Genesis 44 Introduction: 1. Joseph’s brothers had undoubtedly learned the art of subtlety that their father had practiced so well throughout his young adult life. 2. They had deceived their father many times, the worst ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 44:1-16

Denomination: Baptist

When Things Do Not Turn Our Right Part 2 Series

Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Apr 24, 2001

This sermon deals with the trials in Joseph’s life on his way to becoming a leader in Egypt.

When Things Just Don’t Turn Out Right Part 2 1/26/1997 Genesis 40:1-19 1 Peter 4:12-19 Today we’re are going to continue our series on the man known as Joseph. If there was a sound bite to introduce the chapter and it was going to be on a talk show it would probably go like this, "Men ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 40:1-19

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

When Things Do Not Turn Out Right Part 3 Series

Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Apr 24, 2001

This sermon deals with Joseph after his rise to prominence. How does he deal with those who hurt him along the way.

When Things Just Don’t Go Right Part III Genesis 41:41-56 Hebrews 12:1-13 We have been looking at the life of a young man named Joseph over the past few messages, and one of the things we have seen again and again is that even when you obey God, some things just don’t go right from our ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:1-3, Genesis 41:41-56

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Before You Enter Egypt Series

Contributed by Andrew Stringer on Jun 9, 2001

God told Jacob an amazing thing: "Go into Egypt!"--he never told people to go into Egypt; that is a type of the world; in the New Testament, Jesus said, "Go into all the world..." from the life of Joseph we can learn how to prepare for our entry into the world!

Before You Go into Egypt Genesis 46:1-4 Introduction: 1. God told Jacob an amazing thing--"Go down into Egypt!" 2. The reason is was such a surprising thing for God to do is that Egypt is always a type of the world--the heathenistic, Godless world. 3. In a similar ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 46:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

Family Troubles: How Did I Get In This Pit?

Contributed by Chris Talton on Jan 22, 2002

Our natural tendency when we get into a problem is to blame other people. Joseph could’ve blamed others for his problems, but he chose not to.

Genesis 37 October 24, 1999 Family troubles: How did I get in this pit? INTRODUCTION Have you ever asked yourself this question: “How in the world did I get in this mess?” Maybe the mess that you find yourself in is your marriage. You fight constantly, you never seem to see things from one ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 37:18-36

Denomination: Baptist

Integrity

Contributed by Ed Doss on Oct 24, 2000

Righteuosness before God

~ We live in a time now where integrity means nothing. Webster’s Dictionary defines integrity as “a firm adherence to a code of especially moral values” INCORRUPTIBILITY ~ A person like that seems hard to come by these days. The bible says a lot about integrity – it’s a very spiritual issue. 1 ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 39:1-20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational