Sermons on Joseph Ondu:

"It Will Be Okay"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Dec 15, 2016

A sermon about trusting in God.

“It’s going to be Okay” Matthew 1:18-25 How is your life going so far? Is it turning out as you had planned? What about your career? Is it everything you had hoped for and more? How about your marriage? Or your kids? How is your family doing? Is it like the Brady ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-25

Denomination: United Methodist

Choices: A Teenage Dream Or A Greater Purpose Series

Contributed by Jack Perkins, D.min., Ladc, Csac, Cclc on Nov 25, 2020

The Star and Stars of Christmas is a series of messages for Advent. Using the idea of a play on a stage. Each message will look at different characters in the Christmas story. The introduction takes a critical look at how many in our society are portrayed as celebrities—bigger than life.

Many Americans are star struck, enamored with stardom. It is like we idolize celebrities, to include animated and fictional characters. Hollywood stars are put ahead of the heroes of faith, as mentioned in the book of Hebrews. Sport celebrities are stronger figures in our mind than people of the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-24

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Fear Not, Just Obey Series

Contributed by Denn Guptill on Dec 14, 2019

This message looks a the words of the Angel to Joseph, and what happened because Joseph obeyed.

I was talking to a lady the other day about some Kids reaction to Santa. Not the Santa who’s going to come down the chimney on Christmas Eve to leave gifts, but the shopping mall Santas. It seems a passage of rite that we take our kids to the Mall to have their pictures taken with Jolly Old ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-25

Denomination: Wesleyan

Altered Plans

Contributed by Mary Erickson on Dec 23, 2019

Joseph was open to God's instructions and changing his intended actions.

December 22, 2019 Hope Lutheran Church Rev. Mary Erickson Matthew 1:18-25 Altered Plans Friends, may grace and peace be yours in abundance in the knowledge of God and Christ Jesus our Lord. Differing translations of the Bible can prompt us to reconsider a passage. For instance, the Good News ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-25

Denomination: Lutheran

God Directed Steps

Contributed by Beulah Praiselin on Apr 30, 2017

The Lord directs our steps so why try to understand everything along the way. We can be assured of the fact that everything works for good

Greetings in the eternal, everlasting name of the Lord, The one who calls you is faithful. In our life we all have many questions, Why this and why not this? But Bible says in Proverbs 20:24 “A man’s steps are of the Lord; how then can a man understand in his own way?” The Lord directs our steps ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 20:24, Romans 8:28, Psalm 37:23

Last Words (Genesis 50)

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Aug 2, 2024

Will our last words be ones of reconciliation and forgiveness? Let's look at Genesis 50.

Was Joseph forgiving and gracious towards his brothers’ past crimes? Did he see that God’s plan was greater than their sins? Do we also see God working things out even during great personal suffering? Let’s look at Genesis 50. Did Joseph mourn his father? Did the Egyptians also mourn Israel? And ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

My Father's Eyes

Contributed by Mark Sigue on Aug 30, 2024

A human love between father and son is sacred—a connection that transcends time and words. If a human father-son bond is so profound, imagine the immeasurable joy our Heavenly Father feels when we return His love.

My Father’s Eyes (Gen 45:23-28) [Slide: Title Slide] Prayer: [Slide: Gen 45:23-28] 23. Joseph also sent his father ten donkeys loaded with the best things from Egypt and ten female donkeys loaded with grain, bread, and other food for his father on his trip back. 24. Then Joseph told his brothers ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 45:1, Genesis 45:23-28

Genesis Chapter Fifty Series

Contributed by Tom Shepard on Dec 16, 2024

These are thoughts on Genesis Chapter Fifty. In his work, "What does every Bible chapter say..." John Hunt gives an overview of each chapter of the Bible. It is my intention to do the same thing here.

GENESIS CHAPTER FIFTY OVERVIEW Overall what is happening in this chapter is that Jacob dies and Joseph dies. Thomas Coke (1801) – Genesis 50 Joseph, with the permission of the king, goes and buries his father in Canaan. The sons of Jacob apprehend the resentment of their brother Joseph, ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 50:1-26

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Canaan Years Series

Contributed by Roshelle Brenneise on Dec 19, 2024

The theme of deceit and betrayal that we have seen throughout Jacob’s story continues in the lives of his sons.

December 21, 2024 When we left Jacob last week, he and Esau had reconciled and he had purchased some land from Hamor, not far from the city of Shechem, and had settled his family there. Maybe Jacob would finally get some rest…… -Dinah- Genesis 34:1 - Now Dinah, the daughter Leah had borne ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 37:1-24

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

Serious Sibling Rivalry! Series

Contributed by Jon Daniels on May 15, 2023

Based on Genesis 37:12-36 - Challenges hearers to deal with bitterness in their lives.

“SERIOUS SIBLING RIVALRY!” Gen. 37:12-36 FBCF – 5/14/23 Jon Daniels INTRO – https://www.sermoncentral.com/church-media-preaching-sermons/sermon-video-illustrations/rebuilding-3803-detail Ephesians 4:31 commands us to, “Get rid of all bitterness.” Why? - It’s poison in our relationships. - It’s ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 37:12-36, Ephesians 4:31, Hebrews 12:15, Romans 12:18

Denomination: Baptist

God's Presence In The Good & The Bad Series

Contributed by Jon Daniels on May 28, 2023

Based on Gen 39:21-23 - Encouragers hearers to remember God's presence in good circumstances & bad circumstances

“GOD’S PRESENCE IN THE GOOD & THE BAD” Gen. 39:21-23 FBCF – 5/28/23 Jon Daniels INTRO – Facebook questions this week: - What’s one thing that has brought you joy in the last month? - What’s one thing that has brought you pain in the last month? Answers were wide-ranging: - Joy – salvation of ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 39:21-23

Denomination: Baptist

The Christmas Family Series

Contributed by Fred Sigle on May 18, 2024

A closer look at Mary, Joseph, and Jesus.

THE CHRISTMAS STORY: THE CHRISTMAS FAMILY A. For the past three Sundays we have been looking at the central figures vital to the Christmas Story. 1. The Angel Gabriel informing Mary that she had been chosen by God to give BIRTH to His Son. 2. The chorus of ANGELS who sang the PRAISES of ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:26-35, Matthew 1:18-25, Isaiah 7:14

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

From The Pit To The Promise

Contributed by Jeff Taylor on Jan 28, 2023

All of us will go through the pit at some point. All of us will at some point go through hard times. We will go through the valley. But for every pit, for every valley, there IS a way out that leads to the very promise of God!

Here are things to remember when you get in the pit. First, intolerance of your condition creates your future. Say that with me. Intolerance of your condition creates your future. The problem is some start looking for ways to get accustomed to the pit. You read books on how to adjust to darkness. ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 45:1-8

Denomination: Pentecostal

Meant For Good: Promise And Process (1 Of 5) Series

Contributed by James Chandler on Mar 25, 2025

There is a process that leads to the promises of God.

Meant for Good: Promises and Process. A journey through the life of Joseph, encouraging us when we go through times of challenge, reminding us of God's promises! If God loves me, he will make my life comfortable. God's goal for my life is to make me happy. If I'm suffering, it means ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 37:2, Genesis 37:25-28, Genesis 37:5-8, Genesis 37:18-24, Psalm 105:16-18, John 16:33  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Angels Protect Baby Jesus Lesson 4 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Nov 10, 2025

Don’t ask God to do miraculously, what He expects us to do with our intellect, strength and planning.

1. There were many attempts to kill Jesus before He went to the cross; and Herod killing the babies in Nazareth was one of them. (Killed maybe 20 babies). 2. This lesson shows the work of guardian angels. “These little ones . . . their angels do always behold the face of my Father which is in ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 3:13-15, Psalm 91:1

Denomination: Baptist