Sermons on Plot Against 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

Bad Choices Series

Contributed by Larry Turner on Apr 29, 2016

Judah made two really bad choices with his brother and his daughter-in-law.

I allowed my sons and grandson to convince me to play golf this past Wednesday. I have only played once in my entire life and did not enjoy it at all. But I couldn’t say “No” to a chance of spending time with my boys. I knew I had made a mistake when it took us one hour to ...read more

Denomination: Foursquare

Christmas - Are You Ready For Christmas?

Contributed by Melvin Newland on May 22, 2015

"God expressed His love by living among us, by walking with us, & talking to us." That's what Christmas means. But what are the right attitudes we ought to have so that Christmas can really happen in our homes & lives?

MELVIN M. NEWLAND, MINISTER RIDGE CHAPEL, KANSAS, OK A. A question we'll undoubtedly hear many times between now & Dec. 25th is this, "Are you ready for Christmas?" I suppose what is really being asked is, "Have you put up all your Christmas decorations? Have you ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-25

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Unhurried Spirituality Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Oct 26, 2025

We want microwave spirituality – we want the feeling – The God High – the emotion when we worship God. We want fast results, and we want it on demand, but God does not work that way.

Video Illustration: Meant for Good! Series for the year – quick review – Come Alive in 2025 Thesis: We can come back to life – nothing is too dead for God to bring life back into it – nothing is too lifeless for God to breath His life back into it! He is the Creator and He can bring anything back ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:1-18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

It's Time To Get Up Part 3--We're All Going To Face Them

Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Jul 10, 2020

This sermon is part 3 in the life of Joseph. It deals with our Joseph and Potiphar's wife dealt with the issue of Temptation.

It’s Time To Get Up Part 3- We're All Going To Face Them Genesis 39:1-12 1 Corinthians 10:1-13 7-12-2020 We all have two traveling companions that journey with us throughout our lifetimes. Every now and then one or both of them will leave, but we are bound to run into each of them ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 39:1-20, 1 Corinthians 10:1-13

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Book Of Lamentations – Part 29 – We Look At Mocking And Then Move To Recompense Against Mocking And Sin. All Nations Gathered Against Israel- Chapter 3:63-64 Series

Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Jul 31, 2025

Not one iota of injustice will go unpunished. God will recompense according to deeds done. This message looks at mocking and Jeremiah’s life and the time when all the nations of earth gather against Israel to try to destroy it. The Battle of Armageddon and the Second Coming.

THE BOOK OF LAMENTATIONS – PART 29 – WE LOOK AT MOCKING AND THEN MOVE TO RECOMPENSE AGAINST MOCKING AND SIN. ALL NATIONS GATHERED AGAINST ISRAEL- CHAPTER 3:63-64 Lamentations has been our focus as we see the heart-breaking conditions of the survivors of the Babylonian destruction. We also get ...read more

Scripture: Lamentations 3:63, Genesis 12:2-3, Zechariah 14:1-4, Zechariah 12:2-4, Acts 1:11, Revelation 16:13-14, Matthew 20:19, Luke 18:32-34, Matthew 27:29, Matthew 27:41, Luke 22:63, Psalm 69:11-12, Lamentations 3:64, Genesis 3:3, Romans 6:23, 2 Kings 2:23-24, Psalm 28:4-5, Jeremiah 18:22-23, Jeremiah 20:12, Jeremiah 25:14, 2 Corinthians 11:15, Revelation 20:12-13, Joel 3:2  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Life Intercepted By God-3(2024)

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Dec 30, 2024

3 of 3. The apostle Matthew recorded some key elements/aspects surrounding the conception & birth of Jesus, from Joseph’s perspective. ?What can be learned from Joseph’s perspective about Jesus’ beginnings? Lessons learned from a life intercepted by God. Life Intercepted By God...

LIFE INTERCEPTED By GOD-III—Matthew 1:22-25(:18-25) Attention: Back in the day(1963), a vinyl album was released that was entitled, ‘The Andy Williams Christmas album.’ The first side had 6 secular Christmas-Holiday songs. Side two had 6 Christian Christmas songs. On that album, Mr. Williams ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:22-25, Matthew 1:18-25

Denomination: Baptist

Life Intercepted By God-2(2024)

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Dec 18, 2024

2 of 3. The apostle Matthew recorded some key elements/aspects surrounding the conception & birth of Jesus, from Joseph’s perspective. ?What can be learned from Joseph’s perspective about Jesus’ beginnings? Lessons learned from a life intercepted by God. Life Intercepted By God...

LIFE INTERCEPTED By GOD-II—Matthew 1:20-25(:18-25) Attention: ‘Chopper Cops’ TV show. The show highlights excerpts from the operations of the Marion County, FL(Ocala) Sheriff’s Dept. Helicopter Team. The team is key to catching criminals, &/or aiding civilians. As a crime scene is made ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:20-21, Matthew 1:18-25

Denomination: Baptist

How To Live A Life That Can Change The World

Contributed by W F on Dec 14, 2002

A character study of Joseph’s (Mary’s husband)life that challenges us to live life with awesome purpose.

Matthew 1:18-25 HOW TO LIVE A LIFE THAT WILL CHANGE THE WORLD INTRODUCTION Isn’t it true that a person’s real character comes out when they’re under stress? And stressful times can either be moments of growth or of devastation - or both. Take the Aussie bush for example. A fire (stress) can ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-25

Denomination: *other

What To Do When Life's Not Fair

Contributed by Shawn Rose on May 19, 2009

In Joseph’s story we find 3 principles to help us deal with the unfair things in our lives

WHAT TO DO WHEN LIFE’S NOT FAIR Text: Genesis 39 Introduction: · Genesis 37 Joseph’s brothers sell him to Ishmeelites for 20 pieces of silver · Ishmeelites take Joseph to Egypt and sell him to Potiphar, captain of the guard · In Joseph’s story we find 3 principles to help us deal with the unfair ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 39:1-23

Denomination: Baptist

Genesis Chapter 6: The Corruption Of Humanity And The Grace Of God By Pst Joseph Ondu Series

Contributed by Joseph Ondu on Nov 17, 2025

Noah’s obedience is a challenge to every believer. It is not enough to hear God’s Word; we must follow it carefully and consistently. The preservation of Noah’s family shows that righteousness does not only benefit an individual; it becomes a covering for generations.

Genesis Chapter 6: The Corruption of Humanity and the Grace of God Introduction Genesis chapter 6 marks a turning point in the story of humanity. What began as a creation filled with beauty, order, and divine purpose has now descended into deep corruption. The chapter shows the seriousness of ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 6:1

Denomination: Pentecostal

"watchful Living In A World Of Wheat And Tares" By Pastor Joseph Ondu

Contributed by Joseph Ondu on Oct 6, 2024

This brings us to a crucial point: “while everyone was sleeping.” The enemy sowed the tares while the people were unaware. This suggests a lack of vigilance, a spiritual sleepiness. How often do we let our guard down?

"Watchful Living in a World of Wheat and Tares" Scripture Reading: Matthew 13:24-30 “Jesus told them another parable: ‘The kingdom of heaven is like a man who sowed good seed in his field. But while everyone was sleeping, his enemy came and sowed weeds among the wheat, and went away. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:24-30

Denomination: Pentecostal

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

Genesis Chapter 4: The First Family And The Birth Of Violence By Pst. Joseph Ondu Series

Contributed by Joseph Ondu on Nov 16, 2025

The story of Genesis 4 calls us to check our hearts, to deal with anger and jealousy, and to worship God sincerely. It also assures us that no matter how dark sin becomes, God’s mercy shines brighter. He still speaks, still warns, still forgives, and still calls us to return to Him.

Genesis Chapter 4: The First Family and the Birth of Violence Introduction Genesis chapter 4 continues the story of humanity after the fall. It introduces the first family born outside the Garden of Eden—Adam, Eve, and their two sons, Cain and Abel. This chapter reveals how quickly sin spread ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 4:1

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Upright Trouble Of An Upside-Down World Series

Contributed by Ovidiu Radulescu on Jan 22, 2015

Some romance, some violence, a lot of action and has a plot that contains more twists than Downton Abbey. The main characteristics of the story of Esther in one word is REVERSAL...

I don’t like sweets, this is one unfortunate handicap for a pastor. While visiting people, I found myself in a difficult position: somewhere between accepting that sweet treat, a piece of cake or sugary dink and force myself to swallow. Or to refuse and look like a health freek more ...read more

Scripture: Esther 1:1-21

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist