Sermons on Joseph Was A Wealthy Man:

Genesis 45

Contributed by Steven W. Satterfield on Aug 20, 2022

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Wesley’s Explanatory Notes, www.biblemaster.com used throughout Joseph let Judah go on without interruption, heard all he had to say, and then answered it all in one word, I am Joseph. Now he found his brethren humbled for their sins, mindful of himself (for Judah had mentioned him twice in his ...read more

Denomination: Vineyard

Sermon On The Roses Of Success

Contributed by William Meakin on Mar 24, 2025

Success is defined as the accomplishment of a particular aim or purpose.

Mark Caine, an American writer once remarked: “The first step toward success is taken when you refuse to be a captive of the environment in which you first find yourself.” John 16:33 reminds us: “I have said these things to you, that in me you may have peace. In the world you will have tribulation. ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 16:3, Psalm 37:4, Isaiah 41:10, 2 Chronicles 4:21

Scrooges: Man’s Personal Power To Thwart God’s Plan 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.

It is amazing how understanding a person and a historical event gives a different way of looking at history. I enjoy reality fiction, especially in movies. For example, “The Man Who Invented Christmas” appears to be a fantasy movie. It is reality fiction. The story tells how Charles Dickens ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Lazarus And The Rich Man: Very Succinct

Contributed by Paul Andrew on Sep 9, 2019

Twenty-sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time; 26th Sunday, Cycle C

A spiritual master said, “I used to be deaf. I would see people stand up and go through strange movements in a whirling motion. They called it dancing. To me it looked absurd—until one day I heard the music! The moral of the story: I fail to understand why saints behave the way they do. So ...read more

Scripture: Amos 6:1-7, Luke 16:19-31

Denomination: Catholic

Jacob's Favorite Child Series

Contributed by Jon Daniels on May 8, 2023

Based on Genesis 37:1-4 - Introduces Joseph as reminds hearers that a rough start in life doesn't have to wreck out lives.

“JACOB’S FAVORITE CHILD” Gen. 37:1-4 FBCF – 5/7/23 Jon Daniels INTRO – Ever feel like giving up? Ever been so frustrated you just wanted to throw in the towel & just give up? Sometimes, things start out really rough in our lives. Circumstances get turned upside down. Plans get rearranged ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 37:1-4, Romans 8:28

Denomination: Baptist

Divine Encounters

Contributed by Bala Samson on Aug 14, 2020

Never for a moment think that God has forgotten you, in the darkest hour of your life, God is bringing people into your life that you may not recognize at that point of time. Amen.

Chief cup bearer and the chief baker! Genesis 40:3”So he put them( the chief cup bearer and the chief baker) in confinement in the house of the captain of the bodyguard, in the jail, the same place where Joseph was imprisoned.” It is midnight 1.20 am, August 15, 2020, Saturday, as I write this ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 40:3

Denomination: Pentecostal

Genesis Chapter Forty-Five Series

Contributed by Tom Shepard on Oct 18, 2024

These are thoughts on Genesis Chapter Forty-Five. 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 FORTY-FIVE OVERVIEW Overall what is happening in this chapter is that Joseph makes himself know to his brothers. Thomas Coke (1801) - Genesis 45 Joseph discovers himself to his brethren; and, with Pharaoh's approbation, sends for his father into Egypt: the brethren return to ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 45:1-28

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Things Aren't Always As They Seem Series

Contributed by Stu Hodges on Jun 11, 2013

God sometimes has a bigger purpose, something you cannot see behind an open door you walked through or behind that door that closed so abruptly on you.

Have you ever had to say this to someone in your house? I have to say this to my kids all the time because my kids have this tendency to stand right in front of our tv. I mean, they just stop dead in their tracks, it’s like they’re hypnotized by what’s happening in that moment on ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Jacob-When He Heard Some Very Good News Series

Contributed by Jonathan Spurlock on May 27, 2022

Jacob had been told his favorite son, Joseph, had been killed many years before this incident took place. Then he received some very good news that changed everything for him!

Introduction: Jacob had believed Joseph, his favorite son, had been killed many years before. Now he not only heard the news, but saw proof, Joseph was alive. This was some of the best news Jacob had ever heard! 1 The good news when he heard about Joseph being still alive Text: Genesis 45:25-28, ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 45:25-28, Genesis 46:1-7, Genesis 46:28-30

Denomination: Baptist

Genesis Chapter Forty-Four Series

Contributed by Tom Shepard on Oct 5, 2024

These are thoughts on Genesis Chapter Forty-Four. 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 FORTY-FOUR OVERVIEW Overall what is happening in this chapter is that Joseph now puts his brothers to the test. Thomas Coke (1801) – Genesis 44 Joseph commands his steward to hide his cup in the sack of Benjamin, and then to pursue his brethren. He declares that he will retain ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 44:1-34

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

"The Rich Man & Lazarus”,

Contributed by Robert Leroe on Jul 10, 2002

A parable that tells us much about the human heart

“The Rich Man & Lazarus” Pastor Bob Leroe, Cliftondale Congregational Church, Saugus, Massachusetts You may be thinking, “Hey—wasn’t Stewardship Sunday last week? Although I’m sure there’ve been plenty of sermons on this parable that condemned the misuse of money, that’s not what I want to focus ...read more

Scripture: Luke 16:19-31, Luke 15:16-31

Denomination: Congregational

Barabbas - A Man Who Was Freed

Contributed by Dusan Tillinger on Apr 14, 2014

What does it really mean that Jesus died for us? There is a story of Jesus Barabbas who should die on the cross but his place was taken by Jesus Christ, God´s Son.

Today I want to tell you a story of a man whom we meet during the Lenten season but we don´t know him very well because his name just briefly shows up in the passion story. This person made many unusual decisions in his life and tried some things that an ordinary person may never experience. Now, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 27:15-26

Denomination: Lutheran

The Heartbreak Of A Shattered Dream Series

Contributed by Carl Allen on May 5, 2010

today, let’s look into these verses and see the truths that God has placed here. I want to take these verses and preach on The Heartbreak of a Shattered Dream.

THE HEARTBREAK OF A SHATTERED DREAM Genesis 37:12-35 Introduction Have you ever experienced the heartbreak of a shattered dream? Everything was set! You were sure things were going to turn out a certain way, and then the bottom just fell out from under you. Maybe it was a child that did not turn ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 37:12-35

Denomination: Baptist

Genesis 47

Contributed by Steven W. Satterfield on Aug 20, 2022

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(Wesley’s Explanatory Notes, www.biblemaster.com used throughout) In this chapter we have instances, I. Of Joseph's kindness to his relations, presenting his brethren first, and then his father to Pharaoh, verse 1-10. setting them in Goshen, and providing for them there, verse 11, 12. ...read more

Denomination: Vineyard

Lesson 5: The Day After A Miracle

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Aug 31, 2012

The Israelites Set Themselves Apart

Series: Learning Victory From Joshua Dr. Elmer Towns Lesson 5: The Day After A Miracle August 12, 2012 A. A COMMAND OF SEPARATION “God told Joshua to make knives and circumcise the sons of those who had been slaves in Egypt (40 years ago). Their fathers ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 5:2-9

Denomination: Baptist