Sermons on Misunderstanding Of Joseph:

Trusting God When Times Are Tough

Contributed by Fr. Rian Adams on Jan 20, 2020

The season after Christmas can be blah. All the excitement is gone and we're left with the emotional crash after. This sermon speaks to how we can trust God when times are tough.

Trusting God When Times Are Tough: The Christmas Hangover Have you ever had a hangover? I hear they can be rough. You know the story… the night before, you felt alive. You even loved everyone. Then you wake the next morning, and you can't say for sure, but you might be dead. Once in a while, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:13-15, Matthew 2:19-23

Denomination: Episcopal

The Evidence Is Right, But The Story Is Wrong Series

Contributed by Bright Adeyeye on Oct 11, 2019

What do you do when facing false accusations? What do you do when accusers have "fact" to destroy you. Joseph taught us how to handle false accusation.

THE EVIDENCE IS RIGHT, BUT THE STORY IS WRONG "And it came to pass, as she spake to Joseph day by day, that he hearkened not unto her, to lie by her, or to be with her. And it came to pass about this time, that Joseph went into the house to do his business; and there was none of the men of ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 39:10-16, Psalm 23:5, John 7:24

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

It's Almost Here!!!

Contributed by The Rev Deniray Mueller on Dec 4, 2019

Joseph, the unwilling father of God's child

Matthew 1:18-25 Here we are, on the Fourth Sunday of Advent. Christmas Eve is tomorrow and we are all waiting wide-eyed for the celebration of the birth of the Christ Child. We all know the story of the Nativity, with shepherds and angels and Mary and Joseph and the Baby Jesus. And we can all ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-25

Denomination: Episcopal

The Angels: We Have Heard On High Series

Contributed by James Jackson on Dec 16, 2019

With all the emphasis on angels during the Christmas season, we need to sort out what the Bible says about what angels are, what angels do, and what part they play in the Christmas story.

Please hear these words from Luke 1:26-38 26 In the sixth month the angel Gabriel was sent from God to a city of Galilee named Nazareth, 27 to a virgin betrothed[a] to a man whose name was Joseph, of the house of David. And the virgin's name was Mary. 28 And he came to her and said, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:26-38, Daniel 9:21-26

Denomination: Baptist

Unafraid - God Has A Plan Series

Contributed by Sherm Nichols on Mar 31, 2021

Continuing Christmas series. A look at Joseph, the way his plans were submitted to God's.

All through these days, weeks, months, Joseph has been making a plan. God knew what He was doing when He created marriage and made it the central place where mankind would be reproduced, and nurtured. Little boys will grow up to become young men. Young men will feel the urge to establish their ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-23

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

It's Time To Get Up Pt 4 God Knows What Is Ahead

Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Jul 17, 2020

This is the fourth sermon on the life of Joseph. God's timing is perfect for our lives.

It’s Time To Get Up Pt 4 -God Knows What’s Ahead Genesis 40:1-23 Revelation 20:7-15 July 19, 2020 Many of us today use our phone for driving instructions. Our phones tell us to exit, and we exit, turn left and we turn left, and take the next right and we do it. Why do we follow these ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 41:1-44, Genesis 40:1-23, Revelation 20:7-15

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Tu Destino Series

Contributed by Armando Anguiano on Jun 20, 2016

Continuamos viendo como Dios esta presente en la vida de Jose a pesar de las adversidades e injusticias que sigue enfrentando como su vida cambia en 24 hrs drásticamente varias ocaciones

INTRO : La semana pasada iniciamos con el tema de la historia de José y algunos de los datos que recuerdo son que : José tenia 17 años que como padres no debemos de haber diferencias entre nuestros hijos , que José cuando su papa le dio una instrucción respondió si de inmediato sin cuestionarlo , ...read more

Denomination: *other

The Tale Of Two Sons

Contributed by Rodney Burton on Jan 26, 2009

Joseph gave birth to Ephraim and Manasseh and both had a significant meaning in his life. God is faithful to bring into our lives exactly what we need at just the right time.

THE TALE OF TWO SONS Troubles and Background:  Joseph dreamed of being used mightily of God. o A dreamer can see in color what everyone else sees in black and white. o Someone with a dream can see what others say can’t be done. o A dreamer can envision from afar what others cannot see up ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 41:50-52

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Hurting People Hurting People Series

Contributed by Rick Pendleton on Dec 31, 2014

Write this down… IT’S EASY FOR HURTING PEOPLE TO HURT PEOPLE

HURTING PEOPLE HURTING PEOPLE Maybe you think that is a mistake… Nope! Today, as we look at our Faith Family Tree, we are going to be looking at Joseph. Listen: We are going to take this very familiar story and look at it in a new way, to try to learn something new. Hopefully it is a ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 4:23, Genesis 4:23-40

Denomination: Baptist

Obedience Fulfills God's Will Series

Contributed by Paul Clemente on Jan 5, 2015

How did Joseph and Mary to results of Christmas?

Jesus taught the first Disciples how to pray and that prayer included our Scripture of the Week from Matthew 6:10 “your kingdom come, your will be done on earth as it is in heaven.” How can God’s will be done on earth?? God’s will will be done on earth as Believers of Jesus ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:12-23

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Servant Finishes - His Burial Series

Contributed by Buffy Cook on Jan 18, 2015

Eleventh in a 12 part series examining THE most important week in all of history: The Passion Week, when Jesus fulfilled Mark 10:45. The Servant Finishes - His Burial. Joseph's treatment of our beloved Lord & Savior has much to teach us.

The Passion Week of Christ: A Study from the Book of Mark Week 11: The Servant Finishes - His Burial Mark 15:42-47 I. Introduction A. Have you ever passed a funeral home, saw the parking lot overflowing, and thought "Wow, who died?" - they must have been important? Take the following: Babe ...read more

Scripture: Mark 15:42-47

Denomination: Baptist

New Chapter

Contributed by Pastor/Author: Terry Sisney on Feb 5, 2015

This message is for someone who has had a bad chapter in their life, God said to prophesy to you, it's a new season God is turning the page. there is a new chapter opening for you.

Gen 37:3-24 41:41-44 anyone reading the story of Joseph has to come to the same conclusion. 1. Joseph was anointed 2. Joseph was favored by God, 3. Joseph was definitely favored by his earthly father 4. Joseph had a God given destiny and dream over his life. But the truth is: This same ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 37:3-24

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Secret To Success Series

Contributed by Tamela Walker on Aug 19, 2014

Reviewing Joseph's Life and learning of how God made him a successful Man.

Rev. Dr. Tamela A. Walker February 15, 2013 St John Baptist Church Atlanta, Ga The Secret to Success Genesis 37:26-28 And Judah said unto his brethren, what profit is it if we slay our brother, and conceal his blood? Come, and let us sell him to the Ishmeelites, and let not our hand be upon him; ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Journey To Bethlehem Series

Contributed by K. Edward Skidmore on Aug 26, 2014

This sermon focuses on the actual journey from Nazareth to Bethlehem by Mary and Joseph before the birth of Christ

The Journey to Bethlehem Luke 2 INTRODUCTION: Years ago one of our daughters had a school assignment to write about her family’s Christmas traditions. She didn’t know what to write … because our family never had two Christmases alike. We have never lived near family. So ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-20

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Dream, But Don't Make Dreams Your Master Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Jun 7, 2012

Joseph, like Jacob, stands out as one of the most delightful and exciting characters in the Old Testament. God had given him many meaningful dreams, and he rather brashly reported them to his family. Even though we recognize that Joseph was chosen by God

Title: Dream, But Don’t Make Dreams Your Master Text: "Here comes that master-dreamer," they exclaimed. (Genesis 37:19). Scripture Reading: Gen 37:1-28 (Living) Introduction Joseph, like Jacob, stands out as one of the most delightful and exciting characters in the Old Testament. All ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 37:1-28

Denomination: Baptist