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God's Invisable Hand Series

Contributed by Jeffery Richards on Mar 14, 2003

God’s hand was unseen most of Joseph’s life but it was there at work nonetheless. What Joseph’s brothers meant for evil, God meant for good.

God¡¦s Invisible Hand The Life of Joseph Because the story of Joseph covers over 18 chapters in the Bible I will not read this entire text today. I do want to paraphrase his life for you and then we will look at some specifics together. Joseph was favored by Jacob his father. He was the child ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Are You Looking For A Prayer That Works Part 4

Contributed by Ed Pruitt on Jul 23, 2007

This is the last part of this 4 part series. I would like to thank all of you who joined me in prayer for my brother Earl Pruitt

DISCLAIMER: Since there are a large amount of sermons and topics and illustrations that are posted on Sermon Central, I feel it is necessary to place this disclaimer on all of the sermons that I submit. These sermons are original to the author and the leading of the Holy Spirit. While ideas and ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 2:20

Denomination: Church Of God

The Christian's Godly Responses Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Feb 17, 2006

In James 5:13-16a, the brother of our Lord teaches us how the Christian ought to respond in times of trouble, happiness, sickness, and sin.

Scripture James is the brother of our Lord Jesus. Since Jesus was Mary’s firstborn child (Luke 2:7), James was obviously a younger brother. In fact, it is likely that James was the second-oldest of the five sons that Mary had (cf. Mark 6:3). James eventually came to believe that Jesus was in fact ...read more

Scripture: James 5:13-16

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

See That Ye Fall Not Out By The Way

Contributed by Daniel Church on Aug 12, 2003

This sermon is a comparisson between what Joseph says to his brothers to encourage them on their way, and what the Lord has to say to us on our way in life.

Text: Genesis 45:24-28 Title: See That ye Fall Not Out by The Way Intro; Before we go into the message let us establish the character of Joseph. He was a young man who went through the school of life, and could say he knew some things about the facts of life. He knew about... 1. The Troubles of ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:58, Genesis 45:24-28, Genesis 45:24

Denomination: Baptist

Make It Right

Contributed by Mark Jones on Oct 3, 2011

EOLS: Jesus teaches us to address conflicts with our brother (sister) quickly and to follow four steps toward resolution. (sermon is preparation for Communion as written)

Matthew 18:15-20 (15) "If your brother sins against you, go and tell him his fault, between you and him alone. If he listens to you, you have gained your brother. (16) But if he does not listen, take one or two others along with you, that every charge may be established by the evidence of two or ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:15-20

Denomination: Methodist

Passing With Flying Colors Series

Contributed by David Owens on Aug 16, 2010

In this sermon, we see that not only Joseph, but his brothers, pass the tests with flying colors. The thing that made the biggest difference in Joseph's life was his attitude.

Introduction: A. How many of you liked taking tests in school? Not many of us, I’m sure! B. The story is told of a football coach who walked into the locker room before a game, looked over to his star player and said, “I'm not supposed to let you play since you failed math, but we ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Full Benefits Package, "There All Yours, Every Single One”

Contributed by Charlie Roberts on Mar 1, 2012

Whatever God has promised gets stamped with the Yes of Jesus! And brother let me tell you, that’s as real as it gets! Praise God!!

The Full Benefits Package “there all yours, every single one” Reaching the end of a job interview, the Human Resources Person asked a young accountant who was fresh out of school, "What starting salary were you thinking about?" The Accountant said, "In the neighborhood of 100 to 150,000 a ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 1:20-22

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Proud And The Deceitful

Contributed by David Wilson on Jan 11, 2008

No-it is not the name of a new soap opera, but a study of Genesis 37. Joseph abuses his spiritual gift, his brothers act in violence and deceit

Pastor David M. Wilson Grant Avenue Baptist Church Redondo Beach, CA (310) 376-7890 The Proud and the Deceitful No- this is not the title of a new soap opera! Instead it is a set of Bible Study Notes on Genesis 37 The first thing we see about Joseph is that he is willing to bring a bad report on ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 37:1-36

Denomination: Baptist

Give Thanks For Everything

Contributed by Peter Sapp on Aug 8, 2013

In the story of the prodigal son, the older son completely missed seeing all of his own blessings because of his clouded vision towards his brother.

Luke 15:25-32 Pray I'm guessing that you've probably heard this story that Jesus is telling to the Pharisees of the day. We picked up at the very end of it, and only read that part because most of the time after hearing the whole story people start to nod off at this part and really miss the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:11-32

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

But God... Series

Contributed by Jefferson Williams on Feb 13, 2022

We come to the end of our series on the life of Joseph - Joseph gives his brothers, and us, three great truths of God's providence.

No Ordinary Joe: But God Genesis 50 Pastor Jefferson M. Williams Chenoa Baptist Church 02-13-2022 At the End Back in September, we started this study of the life of Joseph and I couldn’t have imagined the events that would transpire in my life during this series. God knew that I would need ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

You Shall Not Murder Series

Contributed by Scott Maze on Jun 21, 2021

The Bible’s opening plotlines show the firstborn man, Cain, killing his brother Abel. Think of it: the firstborn person in the human race was a murderer.

Contrary to many people’s thoughts that civilization is more civilized, evidence suggests that murder is on the increase. In 1963, in Scotland, two people were convicted of murder. In 2000, there were 128 reported homicides in Scotland. In 1960, the District of Columbia reported 81 murders. In 1991 ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:12, Genesis 9:5-7, Romans 13:14, Matthew 5:21-26

Denomination: Baptist

Jacob

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Apr 19, 2022

Who was one of the first men nicknamed Red, and why? Why was his brother named Heel Catcher? Let's look at the life of Jacob.

Who was one of the first men nicknamed Red, and why? Why was his brother named Heel Catcher? Jacob was born so soon after his twin brother Esau that he grabbed his heel and earned the name “heel catcher” or “supplanter,” a prophecy of Jacob supplanting the position of honor in the clan and the ...read more

Scripture: Hosea 12:3, Genesis 25:29-34

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Parable Of The Prodigal Son: The Son Is Resurrected Series

Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on Apr 20, 2022

Happy Resurrection Sunday brothers and sisters, He Is Risen! Jesus Christ is alive right now. He is present in this room. He is alive in our hearts.

“Well over three hundred verses are concerned with the subject of Jesus' resurrection in the New Testament. We are told that this event is a sign for unbelievers (Matthew 12:38-40); cf. John 20:24-29) as well as the answer for the believer's doubt (Luke 24:38-43). It serves as the guarantee ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:11-13

Denomination: Salvation Army

Submission To God

Contributed by Rev. Matthew Parker on Mar 8, 2020

James, the brother of Jesus, gives powerful direction and truth to this hearers about what it means to truly love God and live in submission to His love and authority

Sermon for March 1, 2020: James 4:1-12 - Submission to God 1. We’ve been looking at the letter of James, the brother of Jesus. He was the pastor of the church in Jerusalem and he loved and cared deeply for his congregation. In his day-to-day life he observed the congregation struggling with ...read more

Scripture: James 4:1-12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Prayer In Time Of Need In Truth And Justice, For All Series

Contributed by Dr. Gale A. Ragan-Reid on Dec 18, 2019

Greetings In The Holy Name Of Jesus Yahshuah, My sisters and brothers, we pray for Christ’s sake, to heal us in our distress in trust and disbelief

PRAYER IN TIME OF NEED IN TRUTH AND JUSTICE, FOR ALL by Dr. Gale A. Ragan-Reid (December 18, 2019) “And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil: For thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory, for ever. Amen.” Matthew 6:13, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:13, Zechariah 6:12-13, John 15:5, Matthew 13:31-32, John 3:16, Matthew 5:22, Acts 3:6-16, Matthew 28:18-20, Matthew 6:12-34  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Friends