Sermons on Joseph Of Nazareth:

From The Prison To The Palace Series

Contributed by Jefferson Williams on Nov 29, 2021

Joseph interprets Pharaoh's dreams and is made prime minister of Egypt!

No Ordinary Joe: From the Prison to the Palace Genesis 41 Pastor Jefferson M. Williams Chenoa Baptist Church 11-28-2021 Over Night Success At 8:00 pm February 9, 1964, a record 73 million people turned in to the Ed Sullivan show to watch four mop top Brits from Liverpool named John, Paul, ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

From A Free People To Slaves Series

Contributed by Roshelle Brenneise on Jan 30, 2025

Then a new king, who did not know about Joseph, came to power in Egypt.

February 01, 2025 Last week we concluded Genesis with Joseph’s death at 110. By that time his family had been living in Egypt for 70 years. Much like Genesis, there are things in Exodus that God has chosen to leave out – things not important to the story he is trying to tell. In the first ...read more

Scripture: Acts 7:22-23, Hebrews 11:23

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

Knowing Christ Series

Contributed by Shine Thomas on Nov 30, 2023

While Mary and Joseph were in Bethlehem to register for the census, the time came for the baby

INTRODUCTION What could be more important than knowing Christ in our Christian life? Well, today is Christmas and by now we all know the Christmas story pretty well. While Mary and Joseph were in Bethlehem to register for the census, the time came for the baby to be born. She wrapped him in ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:7, Galatians 6:17

Denomination: Assembly Of God

A Christmas Perspective

Contributed by Rich O' Toole on Nov 30, 2022

Mary and Joseph have different perspectives about Mary's pregnancy

A Christmas Perspective Matthew 1:19-25 & Luke 1:26-38 Good Morning… The dictionary defines perspective as a particular attitude toward or a way of regarding something; or a point of view. I read a story this week about a man named George, walking down the street as he passed a construction ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:19-25, Luke 1:26-38

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Spirit Of Potiphar

Contributed by Abimbola Salu on Oct 18, 2025

The story of Joseph in the Bible is a lesson in resilience, courage, tenacity and forbearance in the face of adversity.

The story of Joseph in the Bible is a lesson in resilience, courage, tenacity and forbearance in the face of adversity. Joseph was born into a family plagued by sibling rivalry and envy. His mother, Rachael, was the preferred choice of his father, Jacob, but he was tricked into marrying her ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 50:20, 1 Corinthians 6:18

Denomination: Baptist

The Puzzle Of Family Series

Contributed by Denn Guptill on Jan 8, 2012

This is week one of a five week series on Families and we look at Mary and Joseph and the family they provided for Jesus

1 the Puzzle of Family It was Tolstoy who said “All happy families resemble one another; every unhappy family is unhappy in its own way.” Have you ever stopped to think that both the Old Testament and the New Testament start with the story of a family? And the bible itself is a ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:41-47

Denomination: Wesleyan

After Christmas Series

Contributed by Michael Stark on Dec 23, 2021

What happened after the Son of God was born. Events in the household of Joseph and Mary provide a model for us to emulate after Christmas.

“When they had performed everything according to the Law of the Lord, they returned into Galilee, to their own town of Nazareth. And the child grew and became strong, filled with wisdom. And the favor of God was upon him.” [1] We plan for Christmas. We shop, we decorate, we enjoy the music, the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:39-40

Denomination: Baptist

Dancing With God - Step By Step Series

Contributed by Ernie Arnold on Nov 15, 2025

Go with us as we travel with Joseph as he learns how to follow God’s Will one step at a time.

Theme: Discovering God’s Will – Advent Style – Joseph Title: Dancing with God – Step by Step Go with us as we travel with Joseph as he learns how to follow God’s Will one step at a time. Scripture: Proverbs 3:5-6; Matthew INTRO: Grace and peace from God the Father, Son and Holy Spirit I ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 3:5-6, Matthew 1:18-25

Denomination: Nazarene

Lessons From Joe Pt 1 "The Early Years"

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Jul 2, 2009

Joseph’s life demonstrates a person who was a great leader because he learned from his mistakes and was teachable. He was also adaptable and persevering. His most noted leadership quality was he was forgiving.

Lessons from Joe – the young years Opening video Illustration: From Blue Fish Tv – Joseph abandoned by God Thesis: Joseph’s life demonstrates a person who was a great leader because he learned from his mistakes and was teachable. He was also adaptable and persevering. His most noted leadership ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 37:1-36

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Enjoying The Fruit Of His Labor Series

Contributed by David Owens on Jul 20, 2010

Joseph waiting a long time for God to change his circumstances, but the wait was worth it. In this lesson we explore the question of how Joseph kept the time of abundance from destroying him and his relationship with God.

Introduction: A. The story is told of a newspaper reporter who was interviewing an old rancher and asked him this question: “To what do you attribute your success as a rancher?” 1. With a twinkle in his eye, the old rancher replied, “It’s been about 50 percent weather, 50 ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 41:41-52

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

When A Somebody Bec0mes A Nobody

Contributed by Gerald Steffy on Sep 5, 2009

“Jesus was a Somebody who became like us as a Nobody so that He might save anybody that trusts Christ as Savior and make us somebody for God.”

WHEN A SOMEBODY BECOMES A NOBODY--Luke 2:1-20 Proposition: “Jesus was a Somebody who became like us as a Nobody so that He might save anybody that trusts Christ as Savior and make us somebody for God.” Objective: My purpose is to show that God’s Son became a nobody so that He can save anybody ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-20

Denomination: Baptist

The Parents' Part In The Christmas Story

Contributed by Joel Pankow on Dec 27, 2005

This sermon takes a secondary view of the responsibility of Mary and Joseph in their parenting of Jesus - and how that would affect Mary’s soul.

January 1, 2006 Luke 2:27 The parents brought in the child Jesus to do for him what the custom of the Law required. Luke 2:33-35 The child’s father and mother marveled at what was said about him. Then Simeon blessed them and said to Mary, his mother: “This child is destined to cause the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:27-40

Denomination: Lutheran

"Post-Christmas Blues"

Contributed by Ray Scott on Dec 23, 2003

After Christmas there is sometimes a big letdown. This message deals with Joseph and Mary and their flight into Egypt, and the lessons we can learn about God’s care.

“Post-Christmas Blues” INTRODUCTION: Christmas 2003 is over! The tree is still up, but it looks mighty empty underneath. All that’s left of the turkey is a bare skeleton. Visiting family members have left to go back home. The excitement of Christmas took weeks to build to a crescendo … and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:13-23, Matthew 2:9-16, Matthew 2:9-23

Denomination: Baptist

Awesome Appreciation

Contributed by Joseph Stapleton on Nov 11, 2010

Thanksgiving is a time to reflect on what God has done for us and to show Him An Awesome Appreciaiton for ALL He continues to do in our lives.

AWESOME APPRECIATION (ALL my sermons use illustrations found at www.sermoncentral.com and ALL scripture is NIV unless otherwise noted) This morning we will sit and have a wonderful Harvest Dinner together, we will eat to our heart’s content and we will be blessed by food and fellowship. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 17:11-19

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Childhood Of Jesus; Jesus 12 Years Old Visits The Temple; Jesus 12-30 Yrs. Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Jun 20, 2017

Joseph was an Israelite and he kept the law, and Jesus did too. Therefore, Luke gives us this incident from the “silent years” of Jesus’ life.

Harmony of the Gospels -4 BC- Nazareth Childhood of Jesus Luke 2:40, 51 God has chosen not to tell us much about Jesus, until He begins His ministry at about thirty years of age. We are only given a couple of events from those early years, but I believe that they were important to Him. Those ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:51-52, Luke 2:41-50, Luke 2:40-51

Denomination: Baptist