Sermons on Joseph In Prison:

Joseph: The Epitome Of Steadfastness

Contributed by Bishop Prof. Julius Soyinka on Feb 18, 2022

The life of Joseph is a godly example for every believer of all age group to remain faithful to God and steadfast in His righteousness in the midst of life challenges.

Joseph: The Epitome of Steadfastness Study Text: Genesis 37: 1 - 11 Introduction: - The life of Joseph is an amazing story, and a godly example of steadfastness in a life of righteousness during the time of life challenges. - After many unexpected difficult situations, and several ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 37:1-11

Denomination: Pentecostal

Joseph: His Temptations

Contributed by Wayne Dunaway on Mar 9, 2021

Joseph -- His Temptations

Joseph – His Temptations Introduction: Genesis 37-50 This is the section of Genesis that deals with the life of Joseph – one of the greatest men in the entire Bible. Genesis chapters 37 – 50 is about Joseph. (1) About all that many know about him is that he had a coat of many colors (Genesis ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 10:13

Joseph Foreshadows Jesus

Contributed by William Mouser on Feb 28, 2005

The person and mission of Jesus the Messiah was foreshadowed centuries before in the person and mission of Joseph.

13th Sunday in Trinity Genesis 43:1-5, 11-16, 26-34, Hebrews 13:1-21 "Joseph Foreshadows Jesus" The parallels between Jesus and Joseph have been cataloged many, many times by innumerable Bible teachers over the centuries. Jesus, like Joseph, grew up in a home where "his brothers did not believe ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 43:1-34

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

The Forgotten Misions Fields

Contributed by Mark Holdcroft on Jun 19, 2007

A sermon preached at a missions conference to remind people to also consider their neighbourhoods, workplace/schools and family as mission fields.

The Forgotten Mission Fields Ask people to boo the words ‘secular job’. This conference is all about missions. I am sure that over this weekend many of you will be inspired to see yourself as missionaries. I am sure that many of you will receive prophecies or dreams about what God is going to do ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 42:6-9

Denomination: Pentecostal

Joseph The Portrait Of Christ

Contributed by William Akehurst on Jan 4, 2025

The Life of Joseph in Genesis 30:24 – Genesis 50:26, gives us a Portrait of JESUS CHRIST. (compilation from Bible Gateway)

2024.12.15. Sermon Notes. JOSEPH THE PORTRAIT OF CHRIST Joseph: the Portrait of CHRIST (Bible Gateway) The Life of Joseph Genesis 30:24 – Genesis 50:26 1. A shepherd. 2. Loved by his father. 3. Sent unto his brethren 4. Hated by his brothers. 5. Prophesied his coming glory. 6. Rejected by his ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 30:24, Genesis 50:26

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Joseph: Lessons In Adversity Series

Contributed by David Henderson on Aug 23, 2010

In this message I want you to see some lessons from the life of Joseph that all of us need to learn and these are lessons about adversity. Joseph was a good man. Joseph loved his family. He loved God and he wanted to do the right thing but even in all

Joseph: Lessons in Adversity Genesis 37:2-14, 17b-20 This scripture gives us some background and insight into this man named Joseph who is a true hero of the Bible. We cannot read the entire story this morning in detail because it takes up about 14 chapters in the book of Genesis. That is about ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 37:2-14

Denomination: Baptist

Joseph Takes A Fall Series

Contributed by Dan Yaw on Jan 26, 2002

How Joseph was tested.

NO ORDINARY JOE Lesson One: Temptation “Joseph Takes a Fall” (Genesis 39:1-40:23) — How Joseph was Tested — I. BY ALARMING CIRCUMSTANCES (GEN 39:1-6) A. Refuse to be Discouraged by Your Circumstances ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Joseph: God Is Able

Contributed by Edward Hardee on Aug 18, 2024

Joseph trusted God. He knew that no matter the circumstances God was able to show up. Joseph knew how to forget and count his blessings.

Title: God is Able Theme: To show that no matter what the circumstances, God is able. Text: Genesis 50:15 – 21; Ephesians 3:20 Opening Scripture When Joseph's brothers saw that their father was dead, they said, "Perhaps Joseph will hate us, and may actually repay us for all the evil ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 50:15-21, Ephesians 3:20

Denomination: Church Of God

Joseph Son Of Jacob

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Apr 19, 2022

Joseph was treated with favoritism and bad relations with his brothers festered. He spent 13 years of suffering. Yet, he was a man of faith. What can we learn from his life?

Joseph was treated with favoritism and at age 17, informed on his brothers’ misdeeds. Telling his brothers of a dream that they would bow down to him, made matters even worse, and bad relations between them festered. “Joseph, being seventeen years old, was pasturing the flock with his brothers. He ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 39:11-14

Denomination: Baptist

Joseph; An Undying Faith Series

Contributed by Chad Bolfa on Aug 9, 2008

Series through the Eleventh chapter of Hebrews. Joseph never lost faith in the promises of God. He believed God and followed Him no matter the circumstances and no matter what the personal cost was to him. He truly had an undying faith.

Letting Your Faith do the Walking Part IX Joseph’s Faith; An Undying Faith Pm service August 10th 2008 Hebrews 11:22 Introduction We have come to part nine in our series “letting your faith do the walking”, and we are walking through the eleventh chapter of the book of Hebrews. Tonight we will be ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:22

Denomination: Baptist

Joseph; A Portrait Of The Messiah

Contributed by Paul Hammons on Mar 13, 2007

The Bible is all about the Messiah; from the beginning to the end; from Genesis to revelation, He is the main subject.

Joseph: A Portrait Of The Messiah; Genesis 37 The Bible is all about the Messiah; from the beginning to the end; from Genesis to revelation, He is the main subject. In the O.T. we scores of prophecies foretelling the fact, manner, circumstances, and even the miraculous nature of His birth. Many ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 37:1

"Joseph's Journey Of Redemption"

Contributed by Ryan Sato on Jun 28, 2005

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

Scripture: Genesis 45:1-15

Denomination: Baptist

"Joseph Takes A Walk” Series

Contributed by Dan Yaw on Jan 26, 2002

How Joseph was Rewarded

NO ORDINARY JOE Lesson Two: Sanctification “Joseph Takes a Walk” (Genesis 41:1-52) — How Joseph was Rewarded — I. BY ACCEPTING THE PROVIDENTIAL WAYS OF GOD (GEN 41:1-13) A. In the Life of Joseph (41:1) 1. God prepares us for what He has prepared for us a. Lost his ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 41:1-52

Denomination: Baptist

The Story - Sermon 3 Series

Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Jul 31, 2011

Continuing looking at Genesis through the story of Joseph. Many various scriptures are used.

The Story - Part 3 September 26, 2010 Ad lib about my plans how they change over time . . . When we’re studying through The Story, we need to understand that there are two stories simultaneously taking place. There is the upper story and the lower story. The lower story is the details of ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Prisoners In Paradise - Exodus From Egypt Series

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Apr 16, 2008

Sin will take you farther than you want to go. Sin will keep you longer than you want to stay. Sin will cost you far more than you want to pay. Link inc. to formatted text, audio & video, and PowerPoint.

Prisoners in Paradise Exodus 1:1-14 http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/PrisonersParadise.html Sin is a place. It’s a place you can go. It’s not just an action or an occurrence, it is a conscious journey you make and it doesn’t take long to arrive at the place of sin. It often becomes a place of ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 1:1-14

Denomination: Baptist