Sermons on joseph of nazareth:

The Power Of Faith On Display Series

Contributed by Joel Smith on Mar 15, 2009

Faith lived out has far reaching effects.

A new survey came out last week which reveals that Christian are losing their influence in the United States. “The nation has grown less religious in the last two decades … with a 10 percent drop in the number of people who call themselves Christians and increases in all 50 states among those ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Genesis 44 Series

Contributed by Tom Owen on Aug 6, 2009

verse-by-verse

Last week we went through the tragic events surrounding the rape of Jacob’s only daughter Dinah. As horrible of an event that was, her older brothers made matters worse by taking revenge on the entire city for what one man had done. Because of what they had done, Jacob and his entire family would ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

What Average Joe Looks Like Series

Contributed by Jeff Krist on Apr 7, 2015

God's looking for Average Joe's so he can do incredible things through them. God did the impossible through Joseph, but only after he went through the fire.

VIDEO BUMPER A. God loves the AVERAGE JOES (PEOPLE) 1. It’s not that we SHOULDN’T STRIVE AT LIFE. 2. ON THE CONTRARY, the AVERAGE JOE should STRIVE more at LIFE. B. Because GOD’S AVERAGE JOE is saying: -“I RELATE TO EVERYBODY.” -“I LOVE ...read more

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Pit's Of Life Series

Contributed by Jeff Krist on Apr 7, 2015

Joseph learned a big lesson in his life and it all started with a pit. This is about the pit's we all fall into in life's journey.

A. GOD’S AVERAGE JOE is saying: -“I RELATE TO EVERYBODY.” -“I LOVE EVERYBODY.” 1. I don’t “I HAVE TO FIT IN THE CROWD - THING”” 2. Or “I have a certain “STATUS” I have to MAINTAIN” B. God desires ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 37:19-20

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Hardest Word Series

Contributed by Jim Kilson on Nov 6, 2014

Part 4 of 8 in a series covering words in the Bible that are all too often overlooked or ignored.

INTRODUCTION: What is the # 1 most spoken word by young children? The answer without a doubt is “why,” it’s a word that is spoken dozens if not hundreds of times a day… and if we’re honest it’s not just kids that throw that one out it’s adults as ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 3:18

Denomination: Christian Church

Adversity Can Lead To Success

Contributed by Craig Condon on Feb 18, 2016

Joseph understood that he was not the author of his success. He worked hard and obeyed the Lord. God did the rest. God’s presence with Joseph was linked to his commitment to God. Similarly, God’s presence with us is linked to our commitment to Him.

Have you ever heard the saying that “hell has no fury like a woman scorned?” Well, we have a perfect example of this in the reading we heard from Genesis 39:1-23 a few minutes ago. Even though Joseph was a slave in Egypt, he showed great faith and righteousness, and even though he was ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 39:1-23

Denomination: Anglican

Listening With Love

Contributed by Fr. Rian Adams on Dec 22, 2019

Sermon for Advent 4, Year A. Sermon contrasts how Joseph could have treated Mary and how he actually acted toward her. Mary has a story (and thus Jesus) because Joseph listened with love and showed mercy.

Preparing for 2020: Listening with Love I feel for Joseph. Not only because he’s often overlooked, but in some ways I understand what it’s like to be Joseph. In 1994 I found a new level of solidarity with Joseph. The children’s director concluded that the pastor’s grandson didn’t need a “speaking” ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-25

Denomination: Episcopal

In Memorial

Contributed by Robert Dovenmuehle on Mar 27, 2013

A funeral sermon for Jesus of Nazareth, reflections of Nicodemus the Pharisee. A short Good Friday sermon

I want to thank you all for coming to my house tonight. I know that it was not easy for you to do so considering the horrible events of this day. I know that you fear the retribution of my fellow Pharisees and for you to bring yourself to the house of a Pharisee on this night of all nights ...read more

Scripture: John 3:1-21

Denomination: Lutheran

I'm Dreaming Of A Right Christmas Series

Contributed by Darren Mccormick on Dec 4, 2006

The angel’s visit to Joseph and Joseph’s response.

AM Sermon preached at Central Christian Church December 18, 2005 2nd in “Touched By An Angel” sermon series “I’m Dreaming of a Right Christmas” –Joseph Matthew 1:18-25 The Christmas story is woven full of incredible twists and turns. God taking on human form. A virgin giving birth. The ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-25

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A Garden Of Joy.

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Nov 27, 2013

It is the acceptable year of the LORD. A young man in Nazareth preaches the good news.

A GARDEN OF JOY. Isaiah 61:1-4, Isaiah 61:8-11. Imagine yourself in ancient Israel celebrating that most solemn of feasts, the day of Atonement. This, however, is not just any old Yom Kippur: it is the fiftieth year, and on this day a musical instrument formed out of a ram’s horn is sounded in ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 61:1-11, Isaiah 61:1-4, Isaiah 61:8-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Nativity: Light Over Darkness Series

Contributed by John Phillip R. Pesebre on Dec 3, 2012

The birth of Jesus of Nazareth is the good news that the promised Messiah has arrived.

Introduction Our gospel writer Luke is a very educated man. He was not just an ordinary doctor, "At the top was the equivalent of a surgeon general of the empire. He was by law a noble, a dux (duke) or a vicarius (vicar) of the emperor. He held the title of comes archiatorum, “count of the chief ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-20

Denomination: Baptist

Christmas Eve

Contributed by John Beehler on Dec 23, 2002

A Christmas Eve sermon about journeys

Christmas Eve 1. Read Luke 2:1-7 2. “A Journey” a. census done that way now. 1. snarl of traffic 2. planes – movies, meals, snacks, speed, press. Cabins, bathrooms 3. cars – speed, some have vcrs/tvs b. Mary – great with child, riding donkey c. Mothers – last few days before ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-16, Matthew 2:1-12

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Christmas - Love Divine

Contributed by Melvin Newland on Nov 13, 2001

I wonder what Christmas means to the little man in Zimbabwe, 80 years old, living in a hut, who knows nothing of shopping malls or Christmas trees? What does Christmas mean to him?

MELVIN NEWLAND, MINISTER RIDGE CHAPEL, KANSAS, OK (Slightly Revised: 2014) A. I wonder what Christmas means to a mother who has lost her husband, who must take care of 3 or 4 children, working every day, never quite getting everything done, never making ends meet? What does Christmas mean to ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:8-14, 1 Corinthians 1:26-28

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A Final Gift Series

Contributed by Denn Guptill on Apr 27, 2014

Looks at the gift of the tomb that Jesus was buried in

When our daughter, Deborah, was preparing to depart for Odessa in Ukraine in 2008 she had to sign a form stating how she wished to have her remains disposed of if anything happened to her while she was overseas. Pretty heavy stuff for a twenty-one year old. But practical. But what do you do ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:50-56

Denomination: Wesleyan

Philip- A Man With Common Sense Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Sep 13, 2019

This is the 5th sermon in the "Getting Acquainted With The 12 Apostles" series.

Series: Getting Acquainted With The 12 Apostles [#5] PHILIP- A MAN WITH COMMON SENSE John 1:43-46 Introduction: Tonight, we are going to study the Apostle Philip. Philip had spent time around John the Baptist. He was a practical type of person. John 1:43-46 (NIV) 43 The next day Jesus decided ...read more

Scripture: John 1:43-46

Denomination: Baptist