Sermons on Josephs Death:

There'll Always Be An Egypt

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Nov 27, 2009

We are either dreamers or detractors, but God will use both. Whatever is worth doing begins as a dream; and the dreamers redeem the detractors. There will always be ministry to do.

The world is made up of two kinds of people. The dreamers and the detractors. Dreamers and detractors. Dreamers look at the world as it is, and see new possibilities. Detractors look at the world and see nothing but disaster. Dreamers look at the world as it is and know it can be better. ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 37:1-36

Denomination: Baptist

Surrender To His Providence

Contributed by Christian Cheong on Jul 14, 2014

We do not see what God sees. Don't try. God knows what He is doing, even when we don't. Just trust.

We want to look at Joseph’s life this morning. Jacob has 12 sons, Joseph is the 11th son but the first one from Rachel. The second is Benjamin. Let’s read what he shared to his brothers in Genesis 37:1-11. We’ve just read the beginning account of Joseph’s wonderful ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 37:1-11

Denomination: Independent/Bible

“how To Know You Have Forgiven” - Part Two Series

Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Jul 21, 2014

How do i know I have truly forgiven an offense?

Last time, we read in Genesis 45:1-15 about the reconciliation of Joseph and his brothers. Joseph’s brothers had sold him into slavery in Egypt. There, he was unjustly accused, convicted and imprisoned. But God was using these experiences to shape Joseph for His purposes. While in prison, ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 50:15-21

Denomination: Baptist

Defining Your Moments

Contributed by Monty Newton on Aug 17, 2014

The way we define ourselves in the moment reflects our awareness of God's activity in our lives.

20140817 10th Sunday after Pentecost A Title: Defining Your Moments (The moment should not define you… you define your moments.) Text: Genesis 45:1-15 The way we see ourselves in the moment defines our awareness of God’s activity in our lives. Introduction A humblebrag is false ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

From Egypt To Nazareth With Jesus Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Jun 17, 2017

It was an angel that told Joseph of the danger to Jesus. He was told to flee to Egypt and also that he would be told when it was safe to return. With Herod dead, the pressure was off and it was now safe for Joseph to take his family home.

-4 BC- Egypt and Nazareth (14) From Egypt to Nazareth with Jesus Matthew 2: 19-23, Luke 2:39 Hosea 11:1 says, “When Israel was a child, I loved him, and out of Egypt I called my son.” God’s son was down in Egypt, but He can’t stay there. He can’t grow up in the Egyptian culture like Moses ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:19-23, Luke 2:39

Denomination: Baptist

The Nature Of Light

Contributed by Steve Sheek on Dec 10, 2018

As we near the end of Hanukkah, the Feast of Dedication and the Festival of Lights, I would like to reflect on the nature of light and why Yeshua said He was the Light of the World but also that WE are the Light of the World.

20181208 Parsha Miketz – The Nature of Light Sermon Torah Portion Genesis Chapter 41-44 B’rit Chadashah - Matt 5:13-16 In this week’s Parsha we continue our story of Joseph how he correctly interprets Pharaoh’s dreams and ascends from prison to the second highest position in Egypt. It is a ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 41:1-36, Matthew 5:13-16

Denomination: *other

Advent 2015 - Week 1

Contributed by Stephen Belokur on Dec 1, 2015

The birth narrative is an amazing account, filled with characters who are almost larger than life. It is easy for them to overshadow the One person who never says a word. The One coming from Heaven to dwell among us.

First Sunday of Advent - Read - Luke 1:1-4 & 26-38 This may seem like a crazy question but how many of you remember Elvis? Before concerts they would announce to the crowd who was already there that, “Elvis has entered the building.” And the cheers would erupt! Elvis had not yet sung ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:26-38

Denomination: Nazarene

Free Samples Series

Contributed by Jeff Krist on Apr 7, 2015

Are you willing to hand of Free Samples? Joseph had a choice to either forgive or not to forgive. He made the right choice will you?

(Pastor takes tray of food and hands out free samples to the congregation) BUMPER A. God’s looking for AN Average JOE to give out FREE SAMPLES 1. But the problem with this PARTICULAR FREE SAMPLE 2. Not every AJ wants to participate FREE SAMPLES OF FORGIVENESS ILL: JOEseph – At ...read more

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Betrayal & Burlap Series

Contributed by Josh Foster on Mar 12, 2014

In the wrinkles of this tragedy, God is present and working. He’s working to bring about His good and see His plans realized. It may not be a pretty picture at this point. But that just goes to show how broken our world is - and how persistent God is.

God in the Ebb & Flow of Life: Betrayal and Burlap Scripture Text: Genesis 37.18-35 INTRODUCTION Last-week, I tried to lay the ground-work so that we would have a realistic picture of Joseph’s family-life. It isn’t pretty!... ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 37:18-35

Denomination: Nazarene

Power And Responsibility Series

Contributed by Josh Foster on Mar 18, 2014

How does God want to change the “landscape” of your life? ?) How are you handling the blessings of added authority and/or privilege? Do you approach your current station in life with a purpose of integrity and a sense of stewardship?

God in the Ebb & Flow of Life: Power & Responsibility Scripture Text: Genesis 41.37-57 INTRODUCTION It was a day like no-other… A day in-which the circumstances of a man changed about-as-dramatically as-ever they could! As we’ve followed Joseph’s life, …we’ve ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 41:37-57

Denomination: Nazarene

Coated - Pt. 1 - Favorites Series

Contributed by Steve Ely on Mar 13, 2016

You have been told you should have hope . . . why? Your trial, heartache & pain make you the exception, don’t they? They would, but you are coated!

Coated 
Pt. 1 - Favorites Introduction 
We have spent 4 weeks trying to expose the dangers of hopelessness (see series titled "Heart Attacks" while hoping that some of us who have given up would identify hidden hopelessness in your own life. Some of us have walked around for a long ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 37:2-4, Genesis 37:3

Denomination: Pentecostal

Help Is On The Way

Contributed by Godwin Ojerinde on Jun 11, 2014

Many people are going through storms of life, some are lost in directions, lost in decisions, lost in ideas. But don't give up, don't lose hope, Help is on the way

Then he said to him, “Please go and see if it is well with your brothers and well with the flocks, and bring back word to me.” So he sent him out of the Valley of Hebron, and he went to Shechem. Now a certain man found him, and there he was, wandering in the field. And the man asked ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 37:14-17

Denomination: Pentecostal

Genesis-People Relating To God- Part 7-- Ripped Off Series

Contributed by Randy Edwards on Oct 24, 2015

Part 7 of our People relating to God series from Genesis

Part 7 of the People relating to God series from Genesis. Joseph part 1 of 2 Please use any or all of this material to further God's kingdom All scripture is from the NLT bible Ripped off ! Genesis – People relating to God Part 7 Joseph Genesis 37:1-36 Last week as we continued our study ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 37:1-36

Denomination: Baptist

Developing A Dream Of Distinction Series

Contributed by Greg Powell on Mar 5, 2013

You must remember four things about your dream of usefulness for God.

INTRO: After last week’s message on the background of Joseph’s family life, today we will dive right into the story as it unfolds here in Genesis 37. The opening lines of Joseph’s story reveal that he was a dreamer of dreams. Verse 5 says, “Joseph dreamed a dream;” ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 37:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

There's More In Store For You

Contributed by Delishia Davis on Apr 14, 2013

Situations and circumstances of life do not define character of destiny. Similar to the life of Joseph, Christians face negative moments to prepare them for the glorious future God has in store for them.

“As far as I am concerned, God turned into good what you meant for evil. He brought me to the high position I have today so I could save the lives of many people.” – Genesis 50:20 New Living Translation My brothers and my sisters, there has been one question that theologians ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 50:20-21

Denomination: United Methodist