Sermons on Patriarchs Joseph:

Prospering From The Prisons Of Life Series

Contributed by Kevin Burden on Sep 21, 2008

The life of Joseph is a remarkable story. His life is a mixture of surprise, sadness and splendor. Joseph’s life contains many lessons from which believers can learn. One of those lessons is found in this passage.

PROSPERING FROM THE PRISONS OF LIFE Pastor Kevin W. Burden Carter Creek Baptist Church Sunday AM, September 21, 2008 Genesis 39:20-23 “And Joseph’s master took him, and put him into the prison, a place where the king’s prisoners were bound: and he was there in the prison. 21 But the LORD was with ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 39:20-23

Denomination: Baptist

A Dysfunctional Family Series

Contributed by Scott Maze on May 24, 2021

The beautiful story of Joseph has attracted a lot of attention through the years. Andrew Lloyd Weber thought so highly of the story that he developed the story of Joseph into a Broadway musical, Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat.

If you think you’re job is hard, think about this… Just like an NFL quarterback, NASA will schedule the launch of a rocket in an open window. A launch window is determined for each rocket and the window has several factors. Imagine the complications in attempting to place a land rover on the ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 37:2-13, Genesis 37:22-36, Genesis 22:17-18, Genesis 45:7-8, Hebrews 11:22, Romans 8:28  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

The Test Of A Stranger Series

Contributed by Scott Maze on May 24, 2021

Watch Joseph’s strategy here. Joseph is alternating the sun and the frost in order to break the brothers open to God. When things alternate between really hot and really cold, it breaks things. It breaks the ground.

We’ve called Joseph’s life a roller-coaster… … where his dips included two years of languishing in prison and eleven years of slavery. And we meet him in today’s story, he’s been promoted over the world empire, Egypt, and second only to Pharaoh inside the world’s most important nation of the time. ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Unlikely Characters Of Christmas

Contributed by Brian La Croix on Dec 7, 2003

A message regarding the character of Joseph and Mary.

Unlikely Characters of Christmas Matthew 1:18-25 December 7, 2003 Introduction We continue our look at the gospel of Matthew this week, as we count down the days to Christmas. Today we¡¦re going to look at what we can learn about the lives of Mary and Joseph, and my hope is that you¡¦ll walk ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-25

Denomination: Wesleyan

You Think You've Got It Bad!

Contributed by Dean Rhine on Dec 9, 2003

Lessons from the life of Jacob & Joseph

“So You Think You’ve Got It Bad!” Lessons from Jacob & Joseph - Gen 25+ Intro: Do you know anyone who always has trouble? It seems to me there are three type of people in the world. First, there are those who lead relatively uneventful lives: it seems that nothing eventful ever really happens ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

We Are Not Home Alone Series

Contributed by Rick Stacy on Jan 18, 2007

3 of 4 on Christmas. This message is on Joseph

Classic Christmas December 24, 2006 Home Alone Christmas Breakfast at Big Boy Home Alone is a movie about a boy named Kevin who wishes that his family would just disappear. And this time his wish comes true as he is accidentally left home as his family travels to France for Christmas. At first he ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-21

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Away In The Manger. Some Facts About Our Christmas Story. Series

Contributed by Roy Fowler on Dec 19, 2014

Story of Joseph and Mary arriving in Bethlehem.

The typical story we hear repeated is: “It’s about 2000 years ago, the evening of December 25. Mary rides into Bethlehem on a donkey after a long trip, urgently needing to deliver her baby. Although it’s an emergency, all the mean innkeepers turn them away. So they deliver baby Jesus in a smelly ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:6-19

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Actions While Waiting For The Kingdom Of God Series

Contributed by Paul Clemente on Dec 18, 2017

Was Joseph of Arimathea a believer of Jesus Christ?

Next week, we will worship God by celebrating the birth of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ to this world. Actually, next week, I would like us to think about Jesus before He was born on earth and our future with Christ! If we really think about it and pause about the truth, Christmas already ...read more

Scripture: Mark 15:42-47

Denomination: Independent/Bible

An Unspoken Providence

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on May 10, 2020

The history of Joseph from Canaan to Egypt.

AN UNSPOKEN PROVIDENCE. Genesis 37:1-4, Genesis 37:12-28. What are we to make of Joseph? A tell-tale teenager (Genesis 37:2)? A favourite son (Genesis 37:3)? A dreamer (Genesis 37:19)? Or perhaps a boaster (cf. Genesis 37:5-10)? Or even a prophet (cf. Genesis 37:11)? What is the ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 37:1-4, Genesis 37:12-28

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Total Commitment - Genesis 47:13-31 Series

Contributed by Scott Turansky on Sep 24, 2021

Joseph managing Egypt as a type of Christ.

Today what I want to do is we're going to look at Genesis 47 from two different perspectives. If you're a young person here today, you should have a clipboard. Ten to fourteen years old, there's going to be a slide that will show up and when it does you're going to go out with Joan ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 47:13-31

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Twelve Tribes Of Israel Part 3 Levi, Benjamin, Joseph, Manasseh Ephraim Series

Contributed by Bruce Lee on Nov 6, 2011

Detailed individial look at each of the twelve tribes of Israel. With focus on the unique name and mission as a tribe fullfilling God’s plan.

The Twelve Tribes of Israel (Part 3) Levi, Benjamin, Joseph, (Manasseh, Ephraim) “And Jacob called unto his sons, and said, Gather yourselves together, that I may tell you that which shall befall you in the last days.” (Genesis 49:1) Intro: We continue to look at the sermon series titled “The ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 49:1

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

. Es Hora De Levantarse: Joseph Se Levantó, Parte 2

Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Jul 24, 2020

¿Cómo debemos manejar ser traicionados por otros?

. Es hora de levantarse: Joseph se levantó, parte 2 28/7/2020 Génesis 39: 1-10 Colosenses 3: 1-14 La semana pasada, vimos cómo la familia de Joseph estaba realmente en mal estado. Era un hogar destrozado por el favoritismo, el privilegio, la ira, el resentimiento y los celos. Joseph ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 39:1-10, Colossians 3:1-14

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Joseph: Who You Are When You Do Not Know What God Is Doing Series

Contributed by Edward Hardee on Jan 21, 2021

Joseph kept his character even though he could not see God's plan

Title: Joseph Finding Hope when we don’t know what is going on. Theme: To show that many times our relationship with God is about a process and if we don’t give up on the process God will show us great and mighty things ahead Text: Genesis 37 – 41 NOTE: I used a message by Andy Stanley ...read more

Denomination: Church Of God

"why Sit Here Until We Die?" By Joseph Ondu

Contributed by Joseph Ondu on Jan 23, 2025

The lepers recognize their hopeless state, stating, "Why sit here until we die?" This acknowledgment reflects the human condition when faced with insurmountable challenges

"Why Sit Here Until We Die?" Scripture: 2 Kings 7:3-8 Introduction: In 2 Kings 7:3-8, we encounter four leprous men at the entrance of Samaria during a severe famine caused by the Syrian siege. Isolated due to their condition and facing imminent death from starvation, they ponder their ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 7:3-8

Denomination: Pentecostal

Restoring Trust: Healing The Wounds Of Broken Faith" By Pastor Joseph Ondu

Contributed by Joseph Ondu on Mar 4, 2024

As we reflect on the pain of broken trust, let us cling to the hope and promise found in God's Word. Though the road to healing may be long and difficult, we can take comfort in knowing that God is with us every step of the way.

Title: "Restoring Trust: Healing the Wounds of Broken Faith" Introduction: My dear congregation, today we come together to address a topic that weighs heavy on the hearts of many: broken trust. In a world marked by betrayal and disappointment, the pain of shattered faith can leave deep ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 3:5-6

Denomination: Pentecostal