Sermons on Patriarchalism:

The Sign Of The Covenant Series

Contributed by Robert Leroe on Dec 31, 2004

God renews His covenant with Abram in 2 ways--a name change, and a mark of ownership. Circumcision becomes Abraham’s signature on his new pact with God.

The Sign of the Covenant” Genesis 17:1-13 Pastor Bob Leroe, Cliftondale Congregational Church, Saugus, Massachusetts As we consider our needs and wants, we work out various ways to achieve them. Facing a new year, many of us will make resolutions. Abram had an understandable yearning for a ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 17:1-13

Denomination: Congregational

Thankful Hearts: Family Series

Contributed by James Stewart on Nov 17, 2006

Joseph loved his family and was thankful for them even when they didn’t love him. We should be thankful for our families and productive by influencing our families with forgiveness and faith.

I. Family is Complex. They were terrified at his presence. vs. 3 II. Family Requires Love. Come close to me. vs. 4 III. Family is Important. God sent me ahead of you to preserve for you a remnant on earth and to save your lives by a great deliverance. vs. 7 IV. Thank God for Your Family. He ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 45:1-24

Denomination: Baptist

Told Off For Something You Didn't Do?

Contributed by Neil Richardson on Mar 14, 2008

Children’s talk on Joseph, Genesis 41-50

Genesis chapter 41- children’s talk on Joseph • Told off for something you didn’t do? • Practise ‘Good afternoon, Mrs Jacobi; good afternoon, everybody’ • Story- Josie • Second youngest in Mrs Jacobi’s class and she was quite small • Clever- top of her class… top table…most amounts of [SHOW] ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Genesis 22 Series

Contributed by Tom Owen on Apr 30, 2008

Genesis verse-by-verse

Genesis 22 Last week we saw how the Lord sent Abram on a journey to the promised land. A land that would birth a nation that would eventually birth a Savior for the world. It was an amazing journey that changed Abram’s life forever. It was a journey of: - covenant - faith - worship But it ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Genesis 23 Series

Contributed by Tom Owen on Apr 30, 2008

Genesis verse-by-verse

Genesis 23 Last week we saw Abram go through this phase of doubting the Lord. Remember how he took matters into his own hands when it came to dealing with the famine in the land God had promised him and about how the Egyptians would treat him when they found out Sarah was his wife. Instead of ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 13:5-18

Denomination: Baptist

Blessed To Be A Blessing

Contributed by David Dewitt on Nov 14, 2007

God blessed Abram so that his life could bless others

Blessed to Be A Blessing Genesis 12:1-3 June 10, 2007 Morning Service Introduction The blessings that we have from God An acceptance that can never be questioned. (Ephesians 1:6). An inheritance that can never be lost (I Peter 1:3-5). A deliverance that can never be excelled (2 Corinthians ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 12:1-3

Denomination: Church Of God

Abraham & Lot

Contributed by Neil Richardson on Mar 16, 2008

Two godly men, one faithful & one compromised

Background: judgement on Sodom [Show pic of Dead Sea.] The ruins of Sodom and Gomorrah have been discovered southeast of the Dead Sea. Both places were destroyed at the same time by an enormous conflagration. The destruction debris was about three feet thick. Archaeologists found that buildings ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Genesis 21 Series

Contributed by Tom Owen on Apr 23, 2008

Genesis verse-by-verse

Genesis 21 You know much of the book of Genesis is like a thousand piece puzzle that’s just been dumped out on the table. All the pieces are there but they just haven’t been put together yet. We can see the picture on the box of what the completed puzzle looks like, but we just have to put all ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 12:1-9

Denomination: Baptist

The Four Coats That Joseph Had To Wear!!! Series

Contributed by Kim Oliver on Oct 19, 2014

Before you reach your dream or vision these are the four Coats you will have to wear

THE FOUR COATS THAT JOSEPH HAD TO WEAR!!!! INTRODUCTION In the book of genesis we have the story of Joseph which takes up 13 chapters 25 percent of this book.Now when one book gives you so much about one person that means this persons life has a profound meaning. Joseph life is a parallel of our ...read more

Denomination: Charismatic

The Path Of Blessing

Contributed by Brian Matherlee on Oct 3, 2006

Homecoming Sunday message that looks at the lessons Abraham learned about the blessing of God

Charles Schultz, in a peanuts comic strip showed a conversation between Lucy and Charlie Brown. Lucy said that life is like a deck chair. Some place it so they can see where they are going; some place it so they can see where they have been; and some place it so they can see where they are at ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:10

Denomination: Wesleyan

Unlocking The Conscience Series

Contributed by Duane Brown on Feb 11, 2006

Joseph series #5

Do you keep a “little list”? When someone does you wrong do you allow the spirit of god to erase the offense, or do you grudgingly, secretly add their name and wait until the perfect opportunity preset itself to strike back and get even? These are the questions that Joseph had to face, and today ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 42:1-22

Denomination: Holiness

Displacing Fear With Grace Series

Contributed by Duane Brown on Feb 11, 2006

6th sermon in the joseph series with a salvation twist

As we begin this sermon this morning Simeon is still being held in an Egyptian prison, Joseph other brothers have gone home, reasoned with dad, ran out of food and now on our their way back with Benjamin. This time they are coming hoping to accomplish four things: • To show their good faith • To ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 43:1-21

Denomination: Holiness

From The Pit To Paradise

Contributed by Bo Dunford on Jan 15, 2007

The life of Joseph. Many thanks for my preacher friend Chad West from the Northgate FWB Church for this outline.

GEN. 37:24 “FROM THE PIT TO PARADISE” A) When a cowboy applied for an insurance policy, the agent asked him, “Have you ever had any accidents?” * After a moment’s reflection, the applicant responded ……. * “Nope, but a bronco did kick in two of my ribs last summer, and a couple of years ago ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 37:24

Denomination: Baptist

When Two Wrongs Make A Right Series

Contributed by Stephen Todd on Nov 28, 2003

God takes the sinful schemes of the patriarchs and accomplishes His soverign plan despite them.

Genesis 26:34-27:40 August 31, 2003 Last week I was doing a little channel-surfing with the remote control. I came across a game show that I had never seen before. I think the name of it was "Friend or Foe?" From the few minutes I caught, the basic premise of the show is that two strangers work ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Faith That Shames Not God Series

Contributed by A. David Hart on Jan 7, 2008

To encourage the local church to be like the patriarchs in exhibiting a faith that God would not be ashamed of.

FAITH THAT SHAMES NOT GOD Hebrews 11:13-16 My brothers and sisters as we the Church of Christ is on the brink of a much needed break through, we first need as I had referenced to during Watch Night Service a major faith lift. I am inclined to believe that many in ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:13-16

Denomination: Baptist