Sermons on Patriarchs Abraham:

Getting Past Defeats: My Soul Looks Back Series

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Jul 16, 2007

Montgomery Hills Baptist Church: To live large means dealing with the pain inflicted on us. Some of it comes from our arrogance, some from scapegoating. But God is able to work through that pain toward the accomplishment of His purposes.

There is at my house a photograph I treasure. In that picture I am about three years old, and my father is holding me in his arms. My father is wearing the cap of a Shell Oil service station attendant. Nothing especially remarkable about that, except for what I hear in my memory whenever I see ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 50:15-20

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus Christ In The Midst Of Jacob's Prophecy

Contributed by Charles Mccall on May 4, 2007

The most improtant prophecy that Jacob made to his 12 sons is the one that he told to Judah.

Genesis 49:1-28 Topic-Jesus Christ in the midst of Jacob’s prophecy In these passage of scriptures of Genesis 49:1-28, we see Jacob lying in his sickbed in his final hours before his death calling all of his 12 sons together so he could prophecy to each of one them, and to tell them how their ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 49:1-28

Denomination: Baptist

The Great Adventure

Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on May 8, 2007

The story of Joseph, demonstrating that a life with God is full of adventure, challenge, and significance

Summer Day Camp Sunday 2003 Intro: How many of you love a great adventure? My friend Calvin does: (Calvin and Hobbes cartoon) And I do too: (Whitewater rafting pic) But let me tell you this: the Greatest Adventure – better than soaking your dad when he isn’t looking, (though that ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Trusted With A Country Series

Contributed by Todd Stiles on May 9, 2007

Find out what it means to be faithful, using your talents and gifts regardless of locale or morale.

Trusted: Lessons from the Life of Joseph Week 4: “Trusted with a Country” Genesis 40-41 Joseph’s life has been an interesting journey, hasn’t it? In it we have seen a living picture of the process that takes place in the life of the one who desires to be used by God in an increasingly greater ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Trusted With A Heritage Series

Contributed by Todd Stiles on May 16, 2007

There’s more to life than power, position and prestige. Find out how Joseph saw through all of this to the real meaning of his existence.

Trusted: Lessons from the Life of Joseph Week 5: “Trusted with a Heritage” After final song, go to Video [Word on the Street interviews asking, “How do you want to be remembered?”] INTRO: Regardless of what you think about those answers (and there were some pretty crazy ones, eh?), it is evident ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Jacob Wrestles With God - A Reflection On Genesis 32

Contributed by David Smith on Dec 21, 2006

Father Dave’s Sermon on wrestling with God. Real growth experiences always involve struggle and pain. And so Jacob, at the turning point of his life, wrestles all night with a dark and shadowy figure by the river Jabbok. He struggles. He fights. He is wo

"Jacob was left alone; and a man wrestled with him until daybreak. (25) When the man saw that he did not prevail against Jacob, he struck him on the hip socket; and Jacob’s hip was put out of joint as he wrestled with him. (26) Then he said, "Let me go, for the day is breaking." But Jacob said, "I ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 32:24-30

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

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

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

Secrets Of Success Series

Contributed by K. Edward Skidmore on Apr 3, 2007

In Genesis 39 Joseph lives out a three step plan for success.

Genesis Series # 7 CHCC: March 11, 2007 Secrets of Success Genesis 39 INTRODUCTION: Someone once asked radio commentator Paul Harvey to reveal the secret of his success. Here’s what he said: "I get up when I fall down," Bits & Pieces, March 3, 1994, p. 16. That’s pretty simple, but I ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 39:1-20

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Trusted With A Vision Series

Contributed by Todd Stiles on Apr 24, 2007

Discover how Joseph was faithful to God’s call and what it means to be trusuted with God’s vision for your life.

Trusted: Lessons from the Life of Joseph Week 2: “Trusted with a Vision” INTRO: We come to the beginning part of Joseph’s life today, and it’s the part most people are familiar with – his dreams! So take your Bible and locate Genesis 37. While you’re turning there, I must tell you I don’t really ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 37:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

Joseph Series

Contributed by Ken Sowers on Sep 1, 2003

Joseph lives honorably though a slave

Bad things aren’t as bad as they seem - Boll Weevil mon. in AL - cotton to peanuts From the Penthouse to the Outhouse and back again - but it will take over 13 years Loses coat a second time - but gets a new one in the end Imagine What’s it like to be on the back burner for 13 years - from 17-30 ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Joseph

Contributed by Ken Sowers on Sep 1, 2003

Story of Joseph continues

Jacob leaves (witness protection program) stays with Uncle Laban Laban a match for sneakiness Jacob spies Rachel - they become kissing cousins I’ll work for 7 years as a dowry - after 7 years wedding feast and surprise - Leah Rachel given a week later but now he owes 7 more years labor Rachel ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 37:1-36

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Building For The Next Generations

Contributed by Tim Byrd on Sep 8, 2003

It is good for us from time to time to be reminded the privileges and benefits that we enjoy as ours. But many of theses privileges and benefits are not ours by achievement but by inheritance.

“Building For the Next Generations” Date: September 7, 2003 A.M Service Place: Allendale Baptist Church Text: John 4:5-14 Introduction Harold Myra says; “In addition to the saints in Scripture, we have nearly 2,000 years of history that can and should be used as challenges to piety and faith. We ...read more

Scripture: John 4:5-14

Denomination: Baptist

Confrontation! Series

Contributed by Tom Fuller on May 20, 2005

Laban confronts Jacob after God tells him to leave and go to Canaan. We learn how God peels away the flesh and transforms us with His character through the confrontation between Laban and Jacob.

I don’t like confrontation - especially with people who I know have ulterior motives and are trying to trip me up and get the best of me. I get obsessed about it - and it makes my stomach churn. I’m sure Jacob was feeling some of those feelings as he thought about Laban - who at every turn cheated ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 31:1-55

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Jacob's Final Transformation Series

Contributed by Tom Fuller on May 20, 2005

After Jacob gave his heart to God, and saw the Lord change his character, there was a point where God needed to break Jacob so that he would be fully devoted. God does that in our lives as well - what does it mean?

You give your heart to the Lord - saying "I’m yours, be my Lord and Savior." Then the Father begins a process of transformation. The Apostle Paul put it this way: "being transformed into His image with ever increasing glory" (1 Cor 3:18). That transformation process often involves the tearing ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 32:1-31

Denomination: Calvary Chapel