Sermons on josephs coffin:

Forgotten By God Series

Contributed by Scott Maze on May 24, 2021

Joseph’s life is a roller coaster ride with incredible highs and depressing lows. Last week we saw the first “big dip” and this week – sold into slavery and falsely accused Today, we observe the second “big dip” in the life of Joseph, forgotten in prison.

The story acts like a mini-novel tucked away at the end of Genesis. With every turn of the page, you find yourself saying, “You’re not going to believe what happens next!” Joseph’s life is a roller coaster ride with incredible highs and depressing lows. Last week we saw the first “big dip” and this ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:13-14

Denomination: Baptist

It's Time To Get Up--Joseph Got Up Part 1

Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Jun 19, 2020

Joseph found himself in a number of unjust situations because his brothers envied the privileges of his multicolored coat. We need the dreams of Jesus to overcome racism and prejudice.

It’s Time To Get Up—Joseph Got Up Genesis 37:12-36 Matthew 18:21-35 How many of you have asked that question, “Lord how many times should I forgive? How many times should I put up with this? How many times is enough”. Those are some of the questions that are being asked in our nation today. But ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 37:12-36, Matthew 18:21-35

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

It's Time To Get Up Part 2--Joseph Got Up

Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Jul 10, 2020

This is part 2 in the series looking at Joseph's life. Joseph did not excuse himself because of the circumstances he found himself in. His hard work caused him to rise to the top because the favor of God was on his life.

It’s Time To Get Up—Joseph Got Up Part 2 7/28/2020 Genesis 39:1-10 Colossians 3:1-14 Last week, we looked at how Joseph’s family was really messed up. It was a home being torn apart by favoritism, privilege, anger, resentment and jealousy. Joseph had 11 other brothers. Joseph was his ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 39:1-10, Colossians 3:1-14

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Survivor: How To Overcome Your Peninnah - Overcoming Challenges Amidst Difficulties By Joseph Ondu

Contributed by Joseph Ondu on May 2, 2023

One character that Hannah portrays it’s her wisdom to accept her condition and find a permanent solution for it. Despite Peninnah hurling insults on her, she did not complain, she did not start the so called ‘Blaming game’. She accepted her situation and seek God for a solution

Overcoming Challenges amidst difficulties 1 Samuel 1:1-20 Lessons that we learn from the story of Hannah and Peninnah #𝟏- 𝐀𝐜𝐜𝐞𝐩𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐓𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐠𝐬 𝐀𝐬 ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 1:1-20

Denomination: Pentecostal

"strength In The Storm: Overcoming Trying Times With Faith" By Pastor Joseph Ondu

Contributed by Joseph Ondu on Mar 4, 2024

Though trials may come, we are assured of His unfailing love and faithfulness. Let us stand firm in our faith, trusting in God's promises and finding strength in His presence. May we emerge from every trial stronger and more steadfast in our devotion to our Heavenly Father.

"Strength in the Storm: Overcoming Trying Times with Faith" Introduction: Dear congregation, today we gather to draw inspiration from the timeless wisdom of Scripture as we navigate through life's trials and tribulations. As Christians, we are not exempt from facing challenges, but ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 41:10

Denomination: Pentecostal

What A Family Background!! Series

Contributed by Marian Diceanu on Jun 14, 2001

The message deals with the context in which Joseph grew up.

Genesis 37 What a family background!! In Britain there are a couple of TV programs that are called this: One is called “holidays from hell” –explain-. The other is called “neighbors from hell”. I remember watching a program about a family that was described by their neighbors as a family from ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 37:1-36

Denomination: Baptist

The Christmas Angel

Contributed by Russell Brownworth on Dec 11, 2000

An advent perspective on the message of the angel to Joseph, Mary and the Shepherds.

The Christmas Angel Matthew 1.18-25 December 10, 2000 The birth of Jesus took place like this. His mother, Mary, was engaged to be married to Joseph. Before they came to the marriage bed, Joseph discovered she was pregnant. (It was by the Holy Spirit, but he didn’t know that.) Joseph, chagrined ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-25, Isaiah 61:1-3

Denomination: United Methodist

A Christmas Message: Faith Series

Contributed by Don Jones on Dec 16, 2007

The message deals with Mary and Joseph and their extreme faith in God.

The Message of Christmas: Faith Luke 2:1-20 Introduction An old story that used to go around Broadway tells of a playwright cooped us in a telephone booth holding the giant sized New York telephone directory in his hands. He felt its great weight and looked curiously at it’s hundreds of pages ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:26-50

Denomination: Baptist

Desperate Houswives In Real Life

Contributed by Tommy Oliver on Jan 26, 2008

A Concise outlined sermon on how Joseph Resisted Temptation.

Introduction: Description of how the prime time show Desperate Housewives has depicted our society with schemes, complex family problems and sexual temptation. Transition: A man and his wife were once in a shopping mall when a young attractive woman in short dressed walked by. The husband tried ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 39:6-10

Denomination: Baptist

Where Is God When It Hurts

Contributed by Dean Rhine on Jan 11, 2005

The life of Joseph shows God’s continual presence

Intro: One of the truths we learn very quickly in life is that things will not always go well. There are good days and bad days. God tells us he sends rain on the just and the unjust. Sometimes we question that. Did you ever know someone who seemed to have everything go their way? My ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 37:1-12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Destiny For Good Things

Contributed by Jason Love on Aug 27, 2003

This sermon gives a demonstration of destiny by looking at the life of Joseph.

1. Josephs childhood A. He was special to his dad Jacob 1. He was the eldest child of Rachel 2. He stayed close to the home -We are also special to God B. Joseph has revelation of his destiny 1. The dream of the sheaves 2. The dream of the moon, sun, and eleven ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 50:18-21, Genesis 45:1-8

Denomination: Church Of God

Faith In Christmas

Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Dec 9, 2005

This sermon looks at the faith Joseph needed for that first Christmas

Faith In Christmas 12-11-05 Isaiah 7:13-17 Luke 1:26-38 Let me tell you about my idea for a another ridiculous show on Jerry Springer. Couples who are engaged and the woman gets pregnant before the marriage, but the future husband does not know she’s pregnant. Not only that DNA tests ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-25

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

No Revenge. Just Forgive

Contributed by Don Schultz on Jan 3, 2013

Joseph forgave. So can we. Here's how...

Genesis 45 Tuesday intercom What is the most difficult thing in the world to do? Do you know what it is? The most difficult thing in the world. Answers.yahoo.com says, that this thing I want to talk about today is, quote - "one of the most difficult things you can do." Wikihow.com says the ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 45:3-15

Denomination: Lutheran

Now Is Not The End Part 2 Series

Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Jan 15, 2011

Part two focuses on Joseph's experiences in Potiphar's house.

Now Is Not The End Part 2 Scriptures: Genesis 39: 1-23; 40:1-23; Deuteronomy 28 1-14 Introduction: This morning I will continue with part two of my series titled “Now Is Not The End”. Last week I began the series with an introduction on how we often allow what we are going through ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Forgiven Forgotten And Fruitful

Contributed by Mike Hullah on Jun 11, 2022

A Sermon comparing Joseph as a type of Christ, and of this Gospel Age.

Forgiven Forgotten and Fruitful Joseph is a type of Christ: Both were the favorite son of a wealthy father: Gen. 37:3, Matt. 3:17 - were rejected and hated by their brothers; - were sold for the price of a slave: Gen. 37:28, Matt. 26:15 - their brothers conspired to kill both of them; Joseph ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 37:3, Matthew 3:17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational