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  • E.T. Cummings avatar

    I'm 2 Legit 2 Quit

    Contributed by E.t. Cummings on Aug 21, 2001
    based on 127 ratings
     | 10,866 views

    This sermon allows young people to know that they can make it and they don’t have to give up.

    In our text today, we are dealing with Joseph and his family. We must go back to chapter 37 when Joseph dreams his dreams of greatness. In chapter 37 Joseph tells his brothers the dream. His brothers response to him in v.8 is, "Shall you indeed reign over us? Or shall you indeed have dominion ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Dennis Selfridge avatar

    Freedom To Be What God Wants Us To Be

    Contributed by Dennis Selfridge on Jul 22, 2004
    based on 31 ratings
     | 1,949 views

    No matter where we are we can be free if God is first in our life

    FREEDOM TO BE WHAT GOD WANTS US TO BE Genesis 39:1-23 Joseph was the next to youngest of Jacob’s twelve sons. Joseph had to face much to get his freedom as a ruler but he was free all the time because God was with him. Can it be said of you the lord is with you? He came from a great home but a ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    Dealing With Temptation Series

    Contributed by Russ Witkowski on May 23, 2002
    based on 39 ratings
     | 6,482 views

    Fourth in a series on developing excellence in our Christian walk based on the life of Joseph

    5/22/02 PURSUING EXCELLENCE IN YOUR WALK IV DEALING WITH TEMPTATION GENESIS 39:1-5 BY PASTOR RUSS WITKOWSKI “Excellent” - to throw beyond the usual mark, to surpass, a throwing beyond others, beyond (out of) measure; “Way” -journey, high-way. Definition of Spiritual Excellence: To live the ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Thermostat Or Thermometer

    Contributed by Gary Regazzoli on Feb 28, 2003
    based on 31 ratings
     | 9,515 views

    Are you someone who simply reflects the mood or atmosphere of those around you like a thermometer or are you like a thermostat that affects the temperature around you

    Thermostat or Thermometer? In my car there is a thermometer which tells us the outside temperature „X When we arrived at church today, I knew it was 28 degrees outside because of the thermometer „X Inside the car though, the temperature was 22 degrees even though it was 28 outside. How ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    Punished For Doing Right

    Contributed by Robert Baldwin on Aug 2, 2004
    based on 8 ratings
     | 3,095 views

    Although Joseph was doing what God had told him, he still seem to get in trouble

    Punished For Doing Right (Gen. 39:1-20) To refresh your memory about Joseph, Joseph was a young man dedicated to God. God had given Joseph two dreams, indicating that one day Joseph would rule over his eleven brothers, as well as his father and mother. His brothers hated him, because he was their ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    No Secrets

    Contributed by Ken Ritz on Dec 30, 2005
    based on 7 ratings
     | 5,374 views

    The danger of holding secret areas of sin in your life.

    No Secrets When I was 15 I got a summer job working for this rich family that lived in this mansion in the country, near Barrington Illinois. I remember I was making $1.50 an hour. I was doing yard work, raking, cleaning their garage, things like that, and I worked for them for the whole ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Victory From The Pit Series

    Contributed by Mickey Bell on Jan 4, 2006
    based on 19 ratings
     | 7,669 views

    When people find themselves in the "pits" of the world, give them encouragment that there is a way out.

    *The Integrity Test used in reference for this message was a thought received from a message on the "7 Tests of Joseph" submitted by SermonCentral.com contibutor, Derek Vreeland. Victory from the Pit! Genesis 37 Matthew 7:7 “Ask, and it shall be given to you; seek and you shall find” Luke ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    When You Play With Fire Series

    Contributed by Dale Harlow on Jan 5, 2006
    based on 8 ratings
     | 4,290 views

    Joseph provides a great example for us in how to deal with temptation. If you flirt with temptation, sooner or later, you are going to get burnt.

    If you have been reading your children’s Bible Story books you might have read the story about Joseph and the coat of many colors. Joseph was a favorite of his father Jacob and because of the favoritism his 10 older brothers despised him. But to make matters worse, Joseph also had a miraculous ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Why Me, Why Now? Series

    Contributed by Mickey Bell on Jan 5, 2006
    based on 19 ratings
     | 6,869 views

    People are complaining about their status, position and way of living. Do we really have room to complain?

    *The test used in reference for this message was a thought received from a message on the 7 test of Joseph submitted by SermonCentral.com contibutor, Derek Vreeland. Why Me, Why Now? Genesis 39:16-20 Joseph was placed in a position where he had to make a choice – one that would determine ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Standing Firm And Standing Out

    Contributed by Douglas Vincent on Mar 17, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,013 views

    What does it Look like when the Lord is with you (on the job or at home)?

    Genesis 39 One of the most compelling and attractive narratives in Scripture. Betrayed, deserted, and sold. For many this would be the end of a sad story, but this is just the beginning for Joseph. Why? The Lord was with Him His Master Saw the Lord was with Him The Lord gave him success The ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    This Is A Test.... Series

    Contributed by Dean O'bryan on Jun 19, 2006
    based on 45 ratings
     | 10,653 views

    Second in a series on the life of Joseph; emphasis here is that God uses circumstances to build and test our character. The character trait of Faithfulness is observable in Joseph’s experience here.

    Trinity Baptist Church June 18, 2006 Character on Display: This is a test... Genesis 39:1-23 This US media reported to us this week that our government doled out as much as 1.4 billion dollars in bogus assistance to “victims” of Hurricanes Katrina and Rita. FEMA was hoodwinked into ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jim Kane avatar

    Joseph, An Obedient Heart For God

    Contributed by Jim Kane on Jan 12, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,831 views

    The first of series on ‘Developing a Heart for God’

    Pastor Todd Coget tells the story of a small-town church in upstate New York who had had a rector (or pastor) in that church for over thirty-five years. He was loved by the church and the community. After he retired, he was replaced by a young priest. It was his first church; he had a great desire ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

  • Tim Patrick avatar

    The Man In The Mirror Series

    Contributed by Tim Patrick on Jun 30, 2005
    based on 71 ratings
     | 10,729 views

    This sermon will encourage men and father’s to examine the character of the man they see in the mirror.

    When you examine the man you see in the mirror, are you pleased with what you see? Obviously we are not speaking of looks. We are speaking of character. We are speaking of a life that is pleasing before God. In Genesis 39 we find a man who decided to live a God honoring life. He chose to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Ronnie Smith avatar

    Power Of Influence

    Contributed by Ronnie Smith on Jul 8, 2005
    based on 11 ratings
     | 5,641 views

    The Power of Influence Genesis 39 1 And Joseph was brought down to Egypt; and Potiphar, an officer of Pharaoh, captain of the guard, an Egyptian, bought him of the hands of the Ishmeelites, which had brought him down thither. 2 And the LORD was wit

    The Power of Influence Genesis 39 1 And Joseph was brought down to Egypt; and Potiphar, an officer of Pharaoh, captain of the guard, an Egyptian, bought him of the hands of the Ishmeelites, which had brought him down thither. 2 And the LORD was with Joseph, and he was a prosperous man; and he ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Lust Series

    Contributed by Klaus Mehrl on Jul 10, 2005
    based on 18 ratings
     | 7,844 views

    A continuation of a series on unfortunate behaviors dealing with the issue of sensual lust. The sermon is rated PG.

    In one movie some shipwrecked men are left drifting aimlessly on the ocean in a lifeboat. As the days pass under the scorching sun, their rations of food and fresh water give out. The men grow deliriously thirsty. One night while the others are asleep, one man ignores all the previous warnings and ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran