Sermons on The Life Of Joseph:

Joseph-The Waiting Room Series

Contributed by Jim Caswell on Nov 20, 2017

The wait for God is worth it.

Title: Joseph-The Waiting Room Date: 11/26/17 Place: BLCC Text: Genesis 39-41 CT: The wait for God is worth it. Dan McConchie, vice president of government affairs at Americans United for Life, was riding his motorcycle through a suburban intersection when a car came into his lane and pushed ...read more

Denomination: Christian Church

Joseph: Faithful In An Imperfect Family Series

Contributed by Stephen Fournier on Mar 14, 2001

Sermon on Joseph’s overcoming his family situation

JOSEPH: FAITHFUL IN AN IMPERFECT FAMILY GENESIS 37:1-11 A census taker knocked on the door of an old cabin in up in the Appalachian mountains. The door was answered by an unkept skinny 13-year old girl. The census taker asked, "May I speak with your father?" The girl answered, "He ain’t here; ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 37:1-11

Denomination: Bible Church

Mary And Joseph And The Case For Marriage

Contributed by Jeffery Russell on Dec 3, 2003

THis message will help us to think critically about marriage- why marriage is to be between one woman and one man, for a lifetime. As society’s definitions change, the Christian idea of marriage needs to be more definite than ever.

“Mary and Joseph and the Case for Marriage” Matthew 1:18-25 One of my favorite radio programs, when I get the chance to listen to it, is the Prairie Home Companion, In one episode Garrison Keillor tells the fanciful tale of John Tollefson. John leaves Minnesota, moves to New ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-25

Denomination: Baptist

Christmas Courage: The Story Of Joseph Series

Contributed by Tom Shepard on Nov 28, 2006

There are three points to this sermon. 1. God gives courage to ordinary people. 2. God gives us courage to overcome our doubts and fears. 3. God gives us courage to face the future.

(This sermon is a re-working of “The Nativity Story: The Courage of Joseph” by C. Raymond van Pletsen. I used some of the same wording and illustrations but changed the outline and applications. I only spoke of movies I had seen and since I am not a sports fan changed the ending.) Christmas ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-25

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Joseph's Scars

Contributed by Gerald Roberts on Aug 13, 2020

Joseph had many scars but he never quit and continued to trust God.

Genesis 45:1-15 Joseph's Scars 1. Most people have some sort of scars • Every scar is a memory, revealing an unfortunate accident (Bike accident) , a random act of stupidity, or some kind of injustice. Maybe you were trying to imitate Evil Knievel on plywood ramp, • Maybe you had a brother and ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 45:1-15

Denomination: Methodist

Christmas: From Joseph's Eyes

Contributed by Edward Frey on Dec 19, 2001

God’s grace is evident in how Joseph trusted in God.

Adam and Eve. Romeo and Juliet. Archie and Edith Bunker. Those are just some of the famous couples throughout history. Some are more famous or infamous than others. What makes these people so memorable is that we can relate to them and the experiences in their lives. We understand the joy and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-25

Denomination: Lutheran

The Sale Of Joseph Into Slavery In Egypt

Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Aug 6, 2002

The effects of jealousy and bitterness and why forgivesness is so vitally important

Saxlingham/Sharrington/ Swanton Novers 11-08-02 Gen. 37:1-28 Story: Rudyard Kipling’s Vermont Feud (taken in essence from Dale Carnegie’s book How to stop worrying and start living p.81) Rudyard Kipling married a Vermont girl, Caroline Balestier. He built a beautiful home in Brattleboro, ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 37:1-28

Denomination: Anglican

Silent Joseph: A Godly Man

Contributed by Chuck Sligh on Dec 10, 2012

A short Christmas-themed sermon directed mostly at men that can be shorted to be a devotional, but also easily expanded extemporaneously.

Silent Joseph: A Godly Man December 9, 2012 TEXT: Matthew 1:18-24 – “Now the birth of Jesus Christ was on this wise: When as his mother Mary was espoused to Joseph, before they came together, she was found with child of the Holy Ghost. 19 Then Joseph her husband, being a just man, and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-24

Denomination: Baptist

Christmas Through The Eye Of Joseph

Contributed by Fran Van Hoven on Jul 3, 2007

The love Mary & Joseph had for each other, coupled with the love they had for God, culminates in one of the greatest love stories ever told - the story of Christmas.

Christmas: From Joseph’s Eyes I’ve watched the Jerry Springer Show a few times. Don’t get me wrong, I’m not a Jerry Springer junkie, but the few times I have seen the show has given me a pretty good idea of how that program operates. You bring people onto the show with really messed up ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-25

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Joseph: A Portrait Of The Glorified Christ

Contributed by Ian Humphrey on Nov 3, 2015

JOSEPH: A PORTRAIT OF THE GLORIFIED CHRIST

Gen. 41:39-57 JOSEPH: A PORTRAIT OF THE GLORIFIED CHRIST Rom. 15:4 - For whatsoever things were written aforetime were written for our learning, that we through patience and comfort of the scriptures might have hope. 1. Both were beloved of their Fathers – Matt. 3:17; 17:5 ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 41:39-57

Denomination: Holiness

Joseph, Human And God In Action

Contributed by William Baeta on Dec 17, 2011

“Then Joseph, her husband, being a just man, and not wanting to make her a public example, was minded to put her away secretly” Matt. 1:19 .

Theme: Joseph, human and God in action Text: Isaiah 7:10-16; Rom. 1:1-7; Matt. 1:18-25 Today is the fourth Sunday of Advent and next Sunday is Christmas. Although we are all looking forward to the celebrations we need to spend time meditating on the birth of Christ. Before His birth God chose and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-25

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Israels Family Tree Joseph

Contributed by Mark Aarssen on Oct 5, 2012

Do you ever wonder why bad things happen to good people? It takes real faith to trust God when your world is crashing down around you but that is exactly what Joseph did.Maybe like Joseph God is using you as an example to the rest of your family to show

Israels family tree - Joseph The Story of Joseph Genesis 37 Genesis 24-49 The story of Joseph is one that reminds us just how dysfunctional a family can get. Jacob (Israel) is the grandson of Abraham and he has inherited the blessing of the Living God the same blessing that was first made to ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 37:1-36

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Religious Rebels (Joseph And Nicodemus) Series

Contributed by Pat Cook on Apr 19, 2011

#2 in series, about 2 guys who broke free from religion’s rules and traditions, to serve Jesus.

John 19:38-42 – Were You There? #2 – Religious Rebels (Joe and Nick) As we continue through our pre-Resurrection series, or our Passion series, we come to 2 unlikely heroes in the mix. Last week, we examined the lives of the religious leaders, and how their adherence to the rules combined with ...read more

Scripture: John 19:38-42

Denomination: Baptist

Faithful Parents Mary & Joseph Series

Contributed by Paul Clemente on Aug 8, 2011

In spite of the hardships Mary and Joseph had to deal with, they were faithful to God!

We continue to study the Gospel of Luke. Jesus Christ was born in Bethlehem because His earth parents Joseph and Mary had to go there to register for the Roman Empire. In our passage today we will read that the family went to Jerusalem. Here’s a question: As Mary and Joseph dealt with Baby Jesus or ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:21-24

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Joseph Reveals His Identity.

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Sep 19, 2024

All things DO work together for good for those who love the Lord (cf. Romans 8:28).

JOSEPH REVEALS HIS IDENTITY. Genesis 45:1-7, Genesis 45:15. The Old Testament Joseph is very much a Type of Christ. Favoured by his father (cf. Genesis 37:3), Joseph was sold by his brethren for twenty pieces of silver (cf. Genesis 37:28). Favoured by His Father (cf. Luke 3:22), Jesus ‘came ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 45:1-7, Genesis 45:15

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational