Sermons on Genesis 37

13 sermons preach from Genesis 37 in real church libraries — each one transcribed, summarized, and indexed to the verse. Jump to the exact moment a verse is quoted, or open the full sermon.

Joseph received the dream from God; they hated him and could not speak peaceably with him after he talked about that dream.
Genesis 37:5-11 · as preached in “Sunday Worship Service” at Deeper Life Bible Church Washington DC

Genesis 37:2

1 sermon

Joseph was only 17 years old when God gave him a dream.

REMAINING FAITHFUL IN FRUSTRATING TIMES| Elder Christopher Goodson| Sunday Service July 12th 8am

Elder Christopher Goodson urges believers to remain faithful amid discouragement by identifying three enemies of endurance—ministry fatigue, the frustration of waiting, and the temptation to quit—and offers pastoral encouragement and practical steps (rest in Christ, community, patience, continued service and giving) to persevere until God’s promised harvest arrives.

Genesis 37:2,28

1 sermon

Joseph was about 17 years old and was sold into slavery by his brothers (thrown in a pit).

Independence Day

A two-part Independence Day message that reframes national freedom around Christian dependence on Christ: true liberty is realized through forgiveness. Using Joseph's story, Eric Acevedo shows how releasing bitterness leads to reconciliation and restored identity; Pastor Ellen emphasizes Christ's finished work, Amazing Grace, and the Holy Spirit empowering believers to live out freedom, transform culture, and pursue evangelism.

Genesis 37:2-36

1 sermon

Paraphrase of Joseph as a 17-year-old who has two dreams that his brothers will bow to him, and the brothers throw him in a cistern and sell him.

RCW - LA Metro Coast Super Region Sunday Service – June 14th 2026

A Metro Coast Restored Church Sunday service featuring worship, communion, testimonies and a sermon teaching that God uses wounds for good — calling believers to tend their wounds, be forgiven and generously support missions.

Genesis 37:3,28

1 sermon

Genesis 37:3-28

1 sermon

Reading from Genesis 37 about Joseph: Israel loved Joseph, gave him a brightly colored coat, Joseph had dreams, his brothers threw him into a cistern and sold him for 20 pieces of silver.

Sunday Service 9:00AM

A Sunday message using Joseph's story to teach that God's favor is a gift to be stewarded through seasons of suffering and refinement; trust God, steward your gifts, give as worship, and respond to the gospel.

Genesis 37:3

2 sermons

“as Jacob gave Joseph a coat of distinction” (reference to Jacob giving Joseph a special coat)

The Census of a New Generation | Pastor Kim Owens | Message

Pastor Kim Owens urges Fresh Start Revival to prepare for a new season by being reconditioned as 'fresh wineskins'—pliable, saturated in God's presence, and free from complaint, entitlement, and religious rigidity—so they qualify in the 'census of a new generation' to carry increased glory and mission to the nations.

Genesis 37:3-4

1 sermon

As Jacob gave Joseph a coat of distinction (paraphrase of the Joseph coat story).

The Census of a New Generation | Pastor Kim Owens | Message

Pastor Kim Owens urges Fresh Start Revival to prepare for a new season by being reconditioned as 'fresh wineskins'—pliable, saturated in God's presence, and free from complaint, entitlement, and religious rigidity—so they qualify in the 'census of a new generation' to carry increased glory and mission to the nations.

Genesis 37:5-11

5 sermons

Joseph had dreams and his brothers wouldn't listen; they called him a dreamer.

08.09.2026 Sunday Morning Worship| Faith Temple Church- Los Angeles

Sermon on Luke 16:10 urging believers to be faithful in small things so God can promote them. Emphasis on development during delays, daily habits, humility/submission, resisting small compromises, and practical steps (memorize Scripture, give tithes, serve in outreach). Uses Joseph and Job as examples; includes church announcements and invitations to salvation and prayer.

Joseph received the dream from God; they hated him and could not speak peaceably with him after he talked about that dream.

Sunday Worship Service

A Sunday service centered on petitioning God for deliverance from persecutors. The preacher teaches that persecution is spiritual in origin, often provoked by righteousness or success, and calls believers to respond with prayer, holiness, perseverance, praise, and seeking reconciliation when at fault.

Joseph dreamed a dream about dominion; he dreams a dream about elevation, a preview of a different time in life that he has not yet come into.

Finishing Strong Part 1 | Communion Sunday | 12.7.25

A sermon on 'Finishing Strong' that uses Joseph's story (Genesis 37–50) to teach how prophetic dreams, perseverance through pits and betrayal, faithful excellence in limitation, and intentional preparation lead to finishing well and entering God’s promised destiny.

Showing the 4 most recent — 1 more sermon in church libraries reference this verse.

Genesis 37:5-36

1 sermon

Joseph had a dream that his family would bow to him; his brothers threw him into a pit and sold him into slavery.

VISION SUNDAY 2025 | Pastor Eddie Vargas | Restoration Life Church

Pastor Eddie Vargas preaches a Vision Sunday message declaring 2026 a year of God's favor for Restoration Life Church. He defines favor as covenantal grace (not a prosperity formula), shows how favor can come through hardship (illustrated by Joseph and the prodigal son), and calls the congregation to repent, walk in covenant relationship with Christ, steward their lives biblically, practice radical faith, and give sacrificially to fund discipleship, leadership development, and new campus plants (including Redondo Beach).

Genesis 37:5-28

1 sermon

Joseph's prophetic dream and then being thrown into a pit by his brothers.

RCC Atlanta 7.15 | #Blueprints Bible Study | The Art of Strategy Pt 2

A Bible-study message on kingdom strategy: how to move from God's vision to sustainable results by discerning the end, assessing present reality, building backwards, aligning people/resources/timing, measuring progress, executing with flexibility, and developing endurance under pressure.

Genesis 37:5

1 sermon

Genesis 37:5-11,23-24

1 sermon

Genesis 37:12-36

2 sermons

They took Joseph, threw him into a pit and sold him to slave traders (the story of Joseph betrayed by his brothers).

08.09.2026 Sunday Morning Worship| Faith Temple Church- Los Angeles

Sermon on Luke 16:10 urging believers to be faithful in small things so God can promote them. Emphasis on development during delays, daily habits, humility/submission, resisting small compromises, and practical steps (memorize Scripture, give tithes, serve in outreach). Uses Joseph and Job as examples; includes church announcements and invitations to salvation and prayer.

Genesis 37:23-28

3 sermons

They took Joseph, put him in a pit and sold him to traders.

08.09.2026 Sunday Morning Worship| Faith Temple Church- Los Angeles

Sermon on Luke 16:10 urging believers to be faithful in small things so God can promote them. Emphasis on development during delays, daily habits, humility/submission, resisting small compromises, and practical steps (memorize Scripture, give tithes, serve in outreach). Uses Joseph and Job as examples; includes church announcements and invitations to salvation and prayer.

They were going to kill him but then they threw him into a pit... they sold him out of the pit and into a caravan as a slave.

VISION SUNDAY 2025 | Pastor Eddie Vargas | Restoration Life Church

Pastor Eddie Vargas preaches a Vision Sunday message declaring 2026 a year of God's favor for Restoration Life Church. He defines favor as covenantal grace (not a prosperity formula), shows how favor can come through hardship (illustrated by Joseph and the prodigal son), and calls the congregation to repent, walk in covenant relationship with Christ, steward their lives biblically, practice radical faith, and give sacrificially to fund discipleship, leadership development, and new campus plants (including Redondo Beach).

They threw him in the pit, saw a caravan of Ishmaelites, and his brothers sold Joseph for 20 pieces of silver.

Sunday Service 9:00AM

A Sunday message using Joseph's story to teach that God's favor is a gift to be stewarded through seasons of suffering and refinement; trust God, steward your gifts, give as worship, and respond to the gospel.

Genesis 37:24-28

2 sermons

Genesis 37:28

1 sermon

Genesis 37:31-35

1 sermon

The 12 sons lied to Jacob after selling Joseph into slavery (presented the torn coat and claimed he was killed).

Sunday Morning Worship!! Lies That Keep You Tied Part 2 - Pastor James Edwards

Pastor James Edwards (part 2 of the series) teaches that there are intentional and unintentional lies that keep people spiritually tied. Unintentional lies—born of ignorance, denial or laziness—breed insecurity, self-rejection and a lukewarm faith; he gives markers of lukewarmness and practical steps (confession, repentance, spiritual disciplines, speaking faith, sacrificial giving) to be set free and live by faith.

Every reference on this page was extracted from the transcript of a real sermon in a public Sermon Mind church library. Quotes reflect each preacher’s own reading of the text.