Sermons on Joseph:

Professors Or Possesors

Contributed by Gary Stebbins on Nov 16, 2009

God has a high calling on the lives of his people. He has called us to great exploits for Him.

Professors or Possessors Review Last week we looked at the story of Joseph as a young man- was gifted by God w/dreams, these dreams were part of his destiny, but Joseph was also proud/arrogant in the way he handled what God had given him, his brothers sold him into slavery, in Egypt, as a slave, ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 4:7-12

Denomination: Charismatic

When You No Longer Trust Your Spouse

Contributed by Bright Adeyeye on Feb 15, 2021

Trust is necessary for two people to live together. But what happens, when trust is broken?

WHEN YOU NO LONGER TRUST YOUR SPOUSE "18 Now the birth of Jesus Christ was on this wise: When as his mother Mary was espoused to Joseph, before they came together, she was found with child of the Holy Ghost. 19 Then ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-20, 1 Corinthians 13:6-7

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Incarnation (Matthew 1:18-25)

Contributed by David Smith on Nov 13, 2007

Let’s stop pretending that we know a lot about God! If we want to know God at all, we’ve got to start from the human end of God - Jesus. ...

"Now the birth of Jesus the Messiah took place in this way. When his mother Mary had been engaged to Joseph, but before they lived together, she was found to be with child from the Holy Spirit. (19) Her husband Joseph, being a righteous man and unwilling to expose her to public disgrace, planned to ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-25

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

Blessings In Giving Series

Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Nov 9, 2011

It is a biblical principle mentioned in 2 Corinthians that if we “Give generously .... Reap generously.” However, if we “Give sparingly ... Reap sparingly.” God is no one’s debtor.

Opening illustration: Story of Crystal Jagnow … Introduction: The Bible tells us it is more blessed to give than receive. There are many spiritual laws in place for the giver. We must all learn to be givers in the right way. The Word of God says that we must be cheerful givers. We also must learn ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:21

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Tamar's Curse, Cunning Plan And Blessing

Contributed by Neil Richardson on Mar 12, 2008

We see how God will have his way, even through the sinful schemes and foolish ways of his creatures.

Genesis 38 Introduction • Authority of Scripture- "All Scripture is God-breathed and is useful for teaching, rebuking, correcting and training in righteousness, so that the man of God ma be thoroughly equipped for every good work" (2 Timothy 3:16). Application: we must listen, understand and obey ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 38:1-30

Denomination: Baptist

Honesty Overcomes Hypocrisy Series

Contributed by Jay Tigner on May 7, 2016

The Church is to be a place of honesty and integrity. Satan plants the seed of dishonesty in order to disarm and distract the church.

Some of the strongest language used by our Lord while walking the earth in ministry was reserved for religious people who were masters of deception in the sense that they deceived others in making them think one way about themselves (holy/pious) when in reality they were something altogether ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

His Grace Is Enough

Contributed by David Elvery on May 7, 2009

Sermon looking back at God’s goodness in the past year and his promise for provision in the next

His Grace is Enough – Ps 121, Matt 2:1-23. Gladstone Baptist Church – 31/12/06 am 1. Last year we have seen God Grace – he provided for & protected us. <How has God provided for you in 2006?> We serve a wonderfully kind and gracious God. Do you agree with me. He is a God who cares for us ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-23

Denomination: Baptist

The Mystery Of Bethlehem Series

Contributed by Denn Guptill on Dec 6, 2009

What would possess a man to take a woman who was nine month pregnant on a 120 km trip? This message looks at the Why of Bethlehem

Mystery of Bethlehem The theme we have chosen for this advent season is “The Mysteries of Christmas”. Last week we looked at the Mystery of the Virgin birth, how God Almighty the creator of the Universe stepped into the stream of human history to introduce his Son to the world. In that message we ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-8

Denomination: Wesleyan

Immanuel: God With Us Series

Contributed by Harold Jenkerson on Dec 15, 2007

God’s coming into the world in human form was to be no surprise to the believer.

Immanuel: God Is With Us Scripture: Matthew 1:18-25 Theme: God has done what all humanity desires, but questions whether He will. Illustration: Ancient civilizations visualized God in human and animal form and in the modern age many pictures have been given to us to visualize God. Introduction ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-25

Denomination: Baptist

Baptism Of Favour

Contributed by Bishop(Dr) Sola Adetunji on Apr 6, 2010

A short teaching of what it takes to enjoy the favour of God

Divine favour is a special preference, an act of grace flowing from the throne of God. Favour is not related to your age, sex, position in society, title in church, physical appearance or educational background. I Sam. 16:4-10 The man highly favoured was not around; he was in the bush but was ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 16:4-10

Denomination: Pentecostal

Pain In The Wilderness Youth Sermon

Contributed by Youth Sermons on Sep 4, 2023

Our pain in the wilderness is not wasted; God can use it for His glory and to bless others.

Let's talk about something we all know a bit about - pain. Not just the "I stubbed my toe" kind of pain, but the deep, heart-wrenching stuff. The kind of pain that comes when life doesn't go as planned. You know, Joseph from the Bible knew a thing or two about pain. His brothers were so jealous of ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 37:12-27, Genesis 50:15-20

Topics: Wilderness Survival, Pain Management, Overcoming Adversity, Outdoor Safety

Until Then

Contributed by Tim Patrick on Jun 26, 2006

This sermon shares principles in how to live "until" our situation improves. In teaches us to be obedient where we find ourselves.

Have you ever made this statement: I cannot wait until…..? Here are some of the possibilities of how we might finish the sentence. • I cannot wait until I am in a better job. • I cannot wait until school is out. • I cannot wait until I am finished with school. • I cannot wait until I feel ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 29:4-12, Jeremiah 29:1-14

Denomination: Baptist

Everything According To His Design

Contributed by Doug Koehler on Jan 3, 2002

WHAT DOES GOD SAY TO US WHEN WE ENCOUNTER CHANGES IN OUR PLANS AND EXPECTATIONS?

Hi, thank you for looking at this sermon. I hope it helps. Please do not say the sermon did not help you just because you did not like the style or could not use the entire message for your own needs. I have discovered a few souls automatically hit the ’did not help me’ button if the message they ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:13-23

Denomination: Lutheran

The Birth Of A King

Contributed by Martin Wiles on Dec 20, 2011

The central message surrounding Jesus’ birth is that he came to save people from their sins. He did his part, beginning with his birth. Now individuals must do theirs by trusting him as their Savior.

He was born on February 11, 1847, in Milan, Ohio, the seventh and youngest child. As a youngster, he possessed a great curiosity which led him to ask an enormous amount of questions. His mother had once been a schoolteacher, but even she could not answer all his questions. This being the case, he ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

Decisions That Made Christmas

Contributed by Patrick O'loughlin on Dec 21, 2015

A sermon recognizing and honoring the decisions that made Christmas possible.

Title: Decisions that made Christmas. Introduction. In 5 days from now we will celebrate the birth of Christ. Now of course nobody knows for sure what day of the year Jesus was actually born but the bigger point is that we do know he was born and that fact changed everything. The title of ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:35-38

Denomination: Assembly Of God