Sermons on Joseph And Mary:

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

A Time For Reunion Under God Series

Contributed by Bruce Landry on May 25, 2002

Let’s go with Jacob to the reunion of his lifetime. This reunion is orchastrated under the providential hand of God. We will look at the change from the person chosen to continue the seed of the nation to the nations birth.

A Time for Reunion Under God A. God’s Promised Protection B. God’s People C. God’s Providence in the Land I remember as a young serviceman stationed in the Philippines for 3 years without returning home. I was going to school doing things and always figured I’d have tomorrow to right wrongs ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 46:1-30

Denomination: Baptist

A Time Of Peace And A Time To Pass Series

Contributed by Bruce Landry on Jun 1, 2002

We will walk with Jacob Israel today through the 47th Chapter of Genesis and see the Peace, provision, and promise at his passing on. Good things for growing Christians.

A time of Peace and a time to Pass A. Israel finds peace B. Israel’s provision and promise DBF Sunday Sermon, 6/2/02, Genesis 47 You know that in our day and age the word “Peace” is taken for so many things. It is mixed up with “Peace and Love”. This is ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 47:1-31

Denomination: Baptist

Becoming God's Chosen--Nation Series

Contributed by Bruce Landry on Jun 8, 2002

Jacob-Israel chooses Ephraim and Manasseh into his family. Just as we born again Christians are grafted into God’s Family, Jacob shows us similar undertaking in giving the first two children of Joseph equal standing within the nation of Israel. Jacob un

Becoming God’s Chosen A. Jacob-Israel adopt Joseph’s Sons B. Jacob-Israel blesses Joseph’s Sons Dillingham Bible Fellowship, Genesis 48, 6/8/02 I joined the Air Force right out of High School. It was not a planned out choice, for I really did not plan on joining the ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 48:1-22

Denomination: Baptist

God Intended It For Good

Contributed by Michael Elmore on Nov 2, 2001

Post September 11th attack

"GOD INTENDED IT FOR GOOD" Genesis 50:15-21 "But Joseph said to them, don’t be afraid, Am I in the place of God? You intended to harm me, but God intended for good, to accomplish what is now being done, the saving of many lives." INTRODUCTION: 1. What is suffering? Suffering covers a broad ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 50:15-20

Denomination: Methodist

Forgetfulness

Contributed by Norm Beckett on Nov 6, 2001

We often forget, but God never forgets about us.

FORGETFUL? “But the wine steward never gave Joseph another thought – he forgot all about him” (Genesis 40: 23). Have you ever said to someone you would ring them, and didn’t? Has someone come to your mind and you’ve failed to make contact with them? Has someone done something for you and ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 40:1-23

Denomination: Holiness

Faithful In Every Circumstance

Contributed by Chris Herring on Oct 11, 2001

Joseph had a variety of trials before him but through it all he remained faithful to God.

Faithful in Every Circumstance Preparing the group for the message: How was your week? Was anyone put in a place of Fear Sadness What was the happiest moment of the week? The hardest? Any fighting Loneliness Bible teaches that a Christian = can find joy through any circumstance. Doesn’t need to ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Choosing Slavery Series

Contributed by Michael Hollinger on Mar 5, 2006

Any bondage that is not to Christ is a poor choice.

Intro: This morning marks the first Sunday of Lent. This is a period of six weeks, leading up to Easter, in which we prepare for the glorious resurrection of our Redeemer. Our deliverer is coming. That’s not a new sentiment. Indeed, it even predates Christ by nearly two millennia. And yet, even in ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 47:13-26

Denomination: Baptist

The Ability To Triumph Series

Contributed by Joseph Marshall on Sep 19, 2005

Someone once said, “ A Christian is one who is completely fearless, continually cheerful, and constantly in trouble!” Joseph’s life illustrated this saying exactly; however, Joseph was always able to triumph over adversity.

I. Over Misery (1-5) A. Joseph was not content to simpley survive. He actually thrived in adversity. B. Joseph was taken to a place where he did not kow the language or customs and was made a slave. C. Through all of this misery, everything ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 39:1-23, Genesis 39:1-39

Denomination: Baptist

Let God Guide You As He Led Joseph

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Jun 26, 2004

What looks like just an accident. When viewed through human eyes,Is really God at work in us-- His blessing in disguise

Let God Guide You As He Led Joseph Genesis 37:1-38 Illustration: When a cowboy applied for an insurance policy, the agent asked, "Have you ever had any accidents?" After a moment’s reflection, the applicant responded, "Nope, but a bronc did kick in two of my ribs last summer, and a couple of ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 37:1-38

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Unlocking The Conscience Series

Contributed by Duane Brown on Feb 11, 2006

Joseph series #5

Do you keep a “little list”? When someone does you wrong do you allow the spirit of god to erase the offense, or do you grudgingly, secretly add their name and wait until the perfect opportunity preset itself to strike back and get even? These are the questions that Joseph had to face, and today ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 42:1-22

Denomination: Holiness

Displacing Fear With Grace Series

Contributed by Duane Brown on Feb 11, 2006

6th sermon in the joseph series with a salvation twist

As we begin this sermon this morning Simeon is still being held in an Egyptian prison, Joseph other brothers have gone home, reasoned with dad, ran out of food and now on our their way back with Benjamin. This time they are coming hoping to accomplish four things: • To show their good faith • To ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 43:1-21

Denomination: Holiness

Four Words Away From God's Dream Series

Contributed by Scott Mathews on Mar 22, 2004

Second in the series "God has a dream." Dreams are fulfilled when we realize that we cannot do it, but God can.

Adventure Christian Church Genesis 42:41(p. 26) Four Words Away From God’s Dream God’s dreams are fulfilled through us when we realize… 1. We cannot do it. “I cannot do it” (v. 41) • Stage One: The LORD takes us into His workshop. For Joseph, it was 4745 days of prison…13 yrs. For ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 42:41

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Secrets Of The Dream Keepers Series

Contributed by Bumble Ho on Jun 20, 2005

Part 3 in DreamMaker series. Big-Idea: Dream Makers are really Dream Keepers: they are faithful in the bottom of the pit of discouragement as well as on top of the world of distractions

{Introduction – after a short clip on Sport Fest promotion} Thank you Hieu for capturing those fine moments on tape. Every summer we participate in the Sport Fest for the last two weekends in July, where we compete with the other churches in the region many different sports. Many people practice ...read more

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Be Ready When God Comes Calling Series

Contributed by Tom Fuller on Jun 23, 2005

Joseph languished in prison for two years after he thought he had a chance to get out. But when Pharaoh came calling suddenly he was ready to serve. So how do we keep "at the ready" when God comes to ask us to serve unexpectedly?

Verse 1 2 years passes after Joseph gives interpretation to the baker and butler. What must Joseph had thought. After it looked like God was making a way for him to get out of prison – the days were followed by weeks which were followed by months and years – and nothing. You’d think God had given ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 41:1-57

Denomination: Calvary Chapel