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  • Michael McCartney avatar

    Yo Jo Series

    Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Nov 15, 2000
    based on 20 ratings
     | 4,401 views

    Joseph’s life demonstrates a person who was a great leader because he learned from his mistakes and was teachable.

    Yo Joe! Thesis: Joseph’s life demonstrates a person who was a great leader because he learned from his mistakes and was teachable. He was also adaptable and persevering. His most noted leadership quality was he was forgiving. Key Text: Genesis 37:1-36 Introduction: Background on series on ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    When You're Down To Nothing, God Is Up To Something

    Contributed by Jim Twamley on Apr 2, 2003
    based on 364 ratings
     | 132,623 views

    When your heart is anchored to the heart of God you will withstand all the storms of life, and there will be storms! Because WHEN YOU’RE DOWN TO NOTHIN, GOD IS UP TO SOMETHIN!

    WHEN YOU’RE DOWN TO NOTHING, GOD IS UP TO SOMETHING How many of you have ever run out of gas? How many of you have ever prayed that you would be able to make it to the next gas station? We all know what it means to be out of gas, to be out of our own resources and be down to nothing. How many of ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • John Gullick avatar

    Joseph - Live Your Dreams

    Contributed by John Gullick on Aug 23, 2005
    based on 8 ratings
     | 9,453 views

    A sermon that looks at how we can live out our God given dreams.

    Joseph:- Live your dreams. There are many different aspects to life. There is eating and drinking and there is working to ensure that you eat and drink. There is shelter from the weather and there is clothing for the body. There is family and love and there are special occasions. But anyone ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    The Pit Knows Everything

    Contributed by James Westmoreland on Aug 27, 2005
    based on 46 ratings
     | 8,492 views

    One of the great challenges in life is to deal with opposition and the knowledge that not everyone likes us. There are other experiences that are very hard for us to deal with and one of them is when we experience a sense of abandonment. It is then that t

    Have you ever had the feeling that things were not going your way? That it was going to be a "bad hair" day and not much else was going to go well either? Robert Orben(1) was quoted as saying, "Sometimes I get the feeling the whole world is against me, but deep down I know that’s not true. Some of ...read more

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    Denomination: Disciples Of Christ

  • Stephen Todd avatar

    The Sovereignty Of God At Work Series

    Contributed by Stephen Todd on Apr 1, 2004
    based on 37 ratings
     | 2,933 views

    Even in the selling of Joseph into Slavery, God’s sovereign hand was at work to do good.

    Genesis 37:12-end March 7, 2004 Sometimes the simplest expressions of truth are also the most profound. At our family night back on February 1, we sang a song with the kids. My God is so big, So strong and so mighty, There’s nothing my God cannot do. The mountains are his, the valleys are his, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Brian Atwood avatar

    Fighting For Your God-Given Dream Series

    Contributed by Brian Atwood on Apr 21, 2005
    based on 27 ratings
     | 14,391 views

    CRISIS POINTS we face in fighting for God’s big dream in our life and God’s CRISIS PLANS for overcoming them. Third sermon in the four-part series, "Dreaming Big for God."

    Today we’re continuing the sermon series "Dreaming Big for God." God wants us to be encouraged about dreaming big for Him and that’s what this series is about. One of the most rewarding things you can do with your life is envision the big dreams God has for you! Two weeks ago we began with the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Matthew Cook avatar

    Sold Into Slavery - What Some Brothers Will Do Series

    Contributed by Matthew Cook on Feb 17, 2005
    based on 13 ratings
     | 4,762 views

    How was Joseph able to handle betrayal and rejection from his brothers?

    Sold Into Slavery – What Some Brothers Will Do February 16, 2005 Center Point Baptist Church Introduction Present the following illustration on rejection: Campbell Morgan was one of 150 young men who sought entrance into the ministry in 1888. He passed the doctrinal examinations, but then faced ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Paul Fritz avatar

    Let God Guide You As He Led Joseph

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Jun 26, 2004
    based on 70 ratings
     | 6,865 views

    What looks like just an accident. When viewed through human eyes,Is really God at work in us-- His blessing in disguise

    Let God Guide You As He Led Joseph Genesis 37:1-38 Illustration: When a cowboy applied for an insurance policy, the agent asked, "Have you ever had any accidents?" After a moment’s reflection, the applicant responded, "Nope, but a bronc did kick in two of my ribs last summer, and a couple of ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Matthew Wright avatar

    A Promised Walk Series

    Contributed by Matthew Wright on May 27, 2003
    based on 25 ratings
     | 4,060 views

    Joseph

    Title: A Promised Walk Text: Genesis 37; 39-46 Subject: Faith Series: The Walk Series; #4 Introduction: Promises don’t mean too much to people of this day and age. There was a time when a simple handshake and a promise were as good as any legal contract. The handshake was binding. ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Exiled For Good Series

    Contributed by Dean O'bryan on Jun 12, 2006
    based on 57 ratings
     | 7,524 views

    First in a series on Joseph’s life and character. This one deals with his family background and how God removed him to build him into a man He could use.

    Trinity Baptist Church June 11, 2006 Character on Display Exiled for Good Genesis 37 People have said that character can be measured by how you act when no one’s watching -- and how you treat people who can do you no good -- and how you treat people who can’t fight back. We want to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • J Bernard Taylor avatar

    Putting God In Your Dreams

    Contributed by J Bernard Taylor on Jan 28, 2006
    based on 47 ratings
     | 24,708 views

    God can show you his dreams for your life,sustain his dreams in you, and satisfy his dreams through you.

    Tomorrow we celebrate the birthday of Martin Luther King, Jr. When we think of Dr. King most of us remember his “I have a dream” speech delivered during the March on Washington in 1963. There have been a few memorable speeches made on the shores of America. But the words of Martin Luther King, ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • K. Edward Skidmore avatar

    Pit-Stops In Life Series

    Contributed by K. Edward Skidmore on Apr 3, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 14,942 views

    Genesis 37 reveals the "pit-stops" Joseph had to make in his journey from boyhood to manhood

    Genesis Series # 6 CHCC: March 4, 2007 Pit Stops in Life Genesis 37 INTRODUCTION: I’m glad we’re doing a series on the book of Genesis. It’s an incredible book. Genesis is God introducing Himself. It’s not just a book of philosophy or theology … it’s a book of true stories about real ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • James Lowe avatar

    God, What Am I Doing In This Pit?

    Contributed by James Lowe on Sep 20, 2006
    based on 9 ratings
     | 7,145 views

    An encouraging message of hope

    God, what am I doing in this Pit? Genesis 37: 13-24 Before we get into the main theme of this message, let’s go back a few verses and gather a little background to this story. Joseph was the son of Jacob. Verse 3 says he was the son of his old age. Because he was the son of his old age, he was ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • David Sorn avatar

    The Rollercoaster Of Life

    Contributed by David Sorn on Dec 1, 2005
    based on 7 ratings
     | 3,971 views

    When we suffer through trials, we should look for ways we can learn from them and trust that God is in control no matter what the outcome is.

    INTRODUCTION One of my biggest worries during my senior year of college was getting a job. It was now time for me to enter the “real-world.” Well actually, I wasn’t going to enter the “real-world.” I was going to Seminary. But nonetheless, I still needed a job to provide for myself and my ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Pursuing Victory

    Contributed by Charles Mallory on Jun 5, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,261 views

    Joseph’s life is a remarkable example of how God works within seemingly impossible circumstances to bring hope and victory.

    Based on Genesis 37:12-28; 50:19-21 JOSEPH WAS YOUNG AND FAITHFUL -- LOVED BY HIS FATHER BUT DESPISED BY HIS BROTHERS. THE LOVE JOSEPH’S FATHER GAVE TO HIM PROVIDED A RICH ENVIRONMENT WHERE HE COULD GROW PHYSICALLY, EMOTIONALLY, AND SPIRITUALLY. HOWEVER, THE PEACE AND REASSURANCE HE FELT IN HIS ...read more

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    Denomination: Free Methodist