Sermons on Patriarchs Joseph:

Overcoming Temptation

Contributed by Brian Gordon on Nov 7, 2011

What can we learn from Joseph about overcoming temptation?

I. Introduction A. Have you ever felt like you should get an award for the dumbest thing ever done? a. I’ve only had two experiences with anesthesia in my life. b. The second was when I was in my 20s and had to have my wisdom teeth removed. c. The first was when I was 7 years ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 39:1-23

Denomination: Methodist

Believing The Impossible

Contributed by Don Schultz on Nov 24, 2004

Joseph was asked to believe the impossible. This Christmas, we are asked to do the same.

Matthew 1:18-25 Believing the Impossible (communion this Sunday) Is it good or bad to be skeptical? Sometimes, it’s good, isn’t it? When you receive an email from someone you don’t know, and that someone says to you that they want to help you, but they need some information. If you could ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-25

Denomination: Lutheran

A Humble Man For A Heavenly Mission

Contributed by Rev. Reynaldo Bechayda on Dec 10, 2020

This sermon focuses on Joseph as a good example of a A Humble Man for a Heavenly Mission

A Humble Man for a Heavenly Mission Matthew 1:18-25 Introduction: When God moved in time to send His Son Jesus into the world, God chose the perfect vessel when He chose the virgin named Mary. Of course, since the birth of Jesus was to be a virgin birth, there would be no need for a human male ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-25

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

What’s In A Name?

Contributed by John Newton on Dec 28, 2023

The angel told Joseph to name Mary’s baby “Jesus” for a reason...

If you were expecting a baby—and you knew it was going to be a boy—what do you think you would name him? Well, in Canada apparently the most popular name for boys right now is Noah, followed closely by Liam and William. (And for the record, the top three girls’ names are Olivia, Emma and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-25

Denomination: Episcopal

Joseph's Blessings - Genesis 39:2 By: William R. Nabaza Of Www.nabaza.com

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Feb 21, 2012

Joseph's Blessings - Genesis 39:2 by: William R. Nabaza of www.Nabaza.com

Joseph's Blessings - Genesis 39:2 by: William R. Nabaza of www.Nabaza.com Who among here that are chased by blessings? I remember Deuteronomy 28:2 as it said "And all these blessings shall come upon you and overtake you, if you obey the voice of the Lord your God” (Deuteronomy 28:2, ESV)" ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 39:2

Denomination: Pentecostal

God With Us Sermon Ii: Blessed Be God's Choice Of A Good Man - Joseph Series

Contributed by Charles Cunningham on Sep 12, 2020

In times of trouble fomented by anti-Christian and anarchist rulers of darkness, mature Christians are encouraged by the Story of Redemption in which God chose a good man to implement God's Prophesied Plan of Salvation.

BLESSED BE GOD OUR FATHER’S CHOICE OF A GOOD MAN TO IMPLEMENT GOD’S PROPHESIED PLAN When my brother twenty years my senior was asked by me - while gathering information for writing our family history - to sum up our dad’s life in a just a few words, he simply said: “He was a ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-25

An Elderly Joseph On His Death Bed Writes A Letter For Jesus To Read After He Is Gone. Series

Contributed by Fr Mund Cargill Thompson on Dec 28, 2024

A sermon that is more than just a story - but designed to get us thinking about who Jesus is. Inspired by the novel Gilead by Marilynne Robinson.

This sermon was preached first at St Nicholas Church Perivale on 29 December 2024- using the Church Worship's 1st Sunday of Christmas Year C, but could also fit with the Catholic tradition of cleebrating that Sunday as "The Holy Family" or with Holy Innocents or St Joseph's day. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:41-52, Matthew 1:6-16, Luke 1:25-40, Matthew 1:18-25, Luke 1:16-20, Matthew 2:1-11, Matthew 2:13-15, Psalm 110:1, Psalm 89:3, Mark 12:35-37  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Anglican

"what God Has Given Us: Gratitude, Multiplication, And Generosity" By Joseph Ondu

Contributed by Joseph Ondu on Jan 23, 2025

What are the "loaves and fish" in your life? It could be your time, your skills, your resources, or even your testimony. When you surrender these to God, He can multiply them in ways you never imagined. Trust Him to take what you offer and use it for His glory and His purposes.

"What God Has Given Us: Gratitude, Multiplication, and Generosity" Scripture Reading: Luke 9:16 "Taking the five loaves and the two fish and looking up to heaven, he gave thanks and broke them. Then he gave them to the disciples to distribute to the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:16

Denomination: Pentecostal

Sermon Title: When Friends Turn Away And People Walk Away: By Pastor Joseph Ondu

Contributed by Joseph Ondu on Jul 23, 2025

Brothers and sisters, We live in a world where relationships are fragile. One day people are with you, and the next, they are gone. The pain of abandonment, betrayal, or silent withdrawal can cut deeper than a knife. It can leave you questioning your worth, your calling, and even your faith.

SERMON TITLE: WHEN FRIENDS TURN AWAY AND PEOPLE WALK AWAY Scripture Texts: • 2 Timothy 4:16–17 (NIV) “At my first defense, no one came to my support, but everyone deserted me. May it not be held against them. But the Lord stood at my side and gave me strength...” • Psalm 27:10 (NKJV) “When my ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 4:16-17

Denomination: Pentecostal

"This Is A Test, This Is Only A Test..."

Contributed by Jerry Depoy on Feb 21, 2005

Joseph did not yield to this temptation. If we could learn to have the “mind of Joseph,” (Which was the Mind of Christ) it would give us the right thinking so that we, too, could resist temptation...

Primary Text: (Gen 39:7 KJV) And it came to pass after these things, that his master’s wife cast her eyes upon Joseph; and she said, Lie with me. (Gen 39:8 KJV) But he refused… : Title: "This is a test, this is only a test..." The Temptation… Day after day Potiphar’s wife tempted Joseph to ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 39:1-21

Denomination: Baptist

Passing The Test Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 24, 2021

It was an awful ordeal Joseph put them through, but it was worth it, for Joseph learned that people can change. God knows this and that is why He is long suffering and puts up with people for a long time.

Children often obey the Bible even before they know there is a Bible. Paul said in I Thess. 5:21, "Test everything, hold on to the good." Babies are testing everything by putting everything in their mouth, and as they get older they begin to test adults. Our little granddaughter Kelly ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 44:1-16

A Coat Of Many Colors - Introduction Series

Contributed by Ronnie Thrower on Oct 9, 2013

This study will look at each color that could have been used in Joseph’s coat. Through this study, may we get a better understanding of the message Jacob (Israel) was imparting to Joseph.

This is an introduction to a series of sermons on the coat of many colors – Free Power point is available through E-Mail retssi@bellsouth.net Several Illustrations, points, and the main idea for this series of sermons dealing with the coat of many colors was from James May’s sermon, ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 37:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

The Unity Of The Whole Of Scripture Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Mar 16, 2012

We can use the story of the finding of Jesus in the Temple to illustrate how the Scripture is best read as a whole, with the New Testament's meaning being fleshed out by its OT references.

Solemnity of St Joseph 2012 Verbum Domini The Solemnity of St. Joseph is a very appropriate day to line out some ideas about the Word of God, and interpretation of the Word. We can easily focus on the “unity of the whole of Scripture,” which is the first of the three marks of ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:41-51

Denomination: Catholic

The Silent Witness

Contributed by C Vincent on Apr 6, 2010

At Christmas one character who remains silent is Joseph; yet he bore a mighty witness

The Silent Witness JCC 27.12.09 am Matt 1 Let us examine the characters associated with Jesus’ birth We recognize them by their unique speaking parts The Angels take centre stage to announce the birth of the Saviour They appear to Joseph to announce that the name of the child would be ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:46-48

Denomination: Assembly Of God

An Angel Of The Lord Appeared Series

Contributed by Roy Fowler on Dec 13, 2014

2nd sermon in a series on Christmas.

Last Sunday our story of the birth of Jesus has it very beginning. It began when young Mary said yes to God and would see her entire earthly life change. But it was that yes to God that opened our story to fulfill prophesy’s of old and allowed it to unfold through out eternity. The best I ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-25

Denomination: Independent/Bible