Sermons on Bereshis 26:19:

Dig Thy Well

Contributed by Rodney Burton on Jan 28, 2009

Isaac dug the wells of his father, but the journey was a challenge for him to find the place of God’s presence. How many of us give up or settle before we find the place of the pure water of life?

Dig Thy Well Genesis 26:17-33  In OT times, to fill or cover wells was a declaration of war.  The pure water that once flowed was tainted and no longer available once the well was covered.  Isaac was in a place where he had to decide how far he was willing to ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 26:17-33

Denomination: Assembly Of God

God's Faithfulness Despite Man's Unfaithfulness

Contributed by A.t. Stewart on Jul 20, 2004

Even when we are unfaithful, we can count on God to remain faithful.

GOD WILL STAY FAITHFUL EVEN WHEN YOU ARE NOT! Gen 26 I. LAST WEEK WE SAW THAT THE Christian LIFE IS LIKE A MARATHON. A. The writer of Hebrews exhorted us to lay aside the weights….. Run with endurance the race that is set before keeping our focus on Jesus. 1. Do we run the race perfectly? 2. Do ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 26:1-35

It's All Small Stuff Series

Contributed by Victor Yap on Dec 18, 2007

Isaac

IT’S ALL SMALL STUFF (GENESIS 26:12-33) Snoopy, Charlie Brown’s dog, was having one of those lazy, carefree days doing nothing as he plopped his stomach on the floor in his kennel and then walked around aimlessly and restlessly, sighing in his thoughts: “I’m growing old, and I’ve never done ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 26:12-33

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Problems In The Promise Land

Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Feb 20, 2008

We focus on the life Isaac. He was son of Abraham. Isaac’s name means laughter, given to him by both his parents because they laughed at the idea of having a child in old age. I’m glad tonight that the God we serve has a sense of humor! And one that can d

Introduction: In our text tonight we focus on the life Isaac. He was son of Abraham. Isaac’s name means laughter, given to him by both his parents because they laughed at the idea of having a child in old age. I’m glad tonight that the God we serve has a sense of humor! And one that can do the ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 26:17-33

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Yielding Your Rights

Contributed by Yuen Woh Voon on Feb 28, 2008

This sermon encourages Christian not to quarrel with those who offend us but to yield up our rights, fully trusting the Lord to act on our behalf.

YIELDING YOUR RIGHTS Genesis 26 Introduction 1. God allows “famines” in order to test our obedience to His word. 1 Now there was a famine in the land-- besides the earlier famine of Abraham’s time-- and Isaac went to Abimelech king of the Philistines in Gerar.2 The LORD appeared to Isaac and ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 26:1-35

Denomination: Charismatic

In His Father's Footsteps

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Nov 18, 2010

Isaac & Abimelech. (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request - email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

Reading: Genesis chapter 26 verses 1-33: Ill: • A preacher was addressing his congregation; • When he held up a large piece of paper. • He then took from his pocket a marker pen; • And made a black dot in the centre of it. • Then he held the paper up before the ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 26:1-33

Denomination: Brethren

Opening The Wells Of God

Contributed by Stephen Funderburk on Mar 11, 2008

four wells that Isaac had to dig are the four stages in our walk with God. See how each well we dig is a step to the next level with God

Intro: years ago we had a man in our church who had a business of drilling wells for people. Here are a few things I learned about well drilling. the deeper the well, the more it will cost you the deeper the well, the cooler the water the deeper the well, the greater the abundance the deeper ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 26:1-34

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Re-Digging The Wells

Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Apr 11, 2014

As Christians, there are some things that God used in the generations before us and it's high time we dig afresh some of these wells and allow God to provide 'a well of springing water'.

Opening illustration: Illustration of the well at our home in Muladha, Oman. • The water in our faucets was stinking • Found a dead cat in our well • The well needed to be covered and air tight • No contamination allowed from outside environment or sources • No space ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 26:17-22

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Dig Another Well

Contributed by Steve Kinnard on Feb 2, 2019

WHEN TROUBLE COMES, SOMETIMES WE MUST MOVE ON AND DIG ANOTHER WELL

Dig another well (PROBLEMS and TROUBLE) (Gen. 26:12-22) Illus: The Emperor And The Seed Long ago the emperor of a far away land was getting old and had no heir. He decided to pick a successor from the youth of the nation, but desired one that had wisdom and truth. He devised a plan to pick the ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 26:12-22

Denomination: Pentecostal

Struggles Of Faith Series

Contributed by Ken Mckinley on Jan 22, 2018

The 45th sermon in our series on Genesis and in this sermon we see Isaac model faithfulness and we see God bless him for it.

The Struggles of Faith (Genesis Pt. 45) Text: Genesis 26:18-35 By: Ken McKinley (Read Text) Now if you remember last time, we looked at Isaac and how God told him to not go to Egypt, even though there was a famine in the land. And so Isaac obeyed God, but then he got into sin. God worked it out, ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 26:18-35

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Pray For The Peace Of Jerusalem Part 3 Problems In The Promised Land Series

Contributed by Jeremiah Menyongai on Mar 14, 2016

Just because you are in the Promised Land or under the promises of God does not mean that you will not encounter problems. Isaac was in the promised land yet he was harassed and beset with problems. Yet despite all, God will bring you out.

PRAY FOR THE PEACE OF JERUSALEM: PROBLEMS IN THE PROMISED LAND GENESIS 26:1 And there was a famine in the land, beside the first famine that was in the days of Abraham. And Isaac went unto Abimelech king of the Philistines unto Gerar. 2 And the Lord appeared unto him, and said, Go not down into ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 26:1-33

Denomination: Charismatic

Dig The Wells Of Blessings Series

Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on Jan 14, 2017

Isaac revived the wells of his father Abraham, which brought waters, followed by peace with others. Initially he had to face the problems and hostility yet he was victorious because God was with him.

DIG THE WELLS Gen 26:12-33 26:12-17 Blessings are gift from the Lord The life of Abraham and the life of Isaac are more or less same. There was famine, both went to foreign countries. Abraham lived in Egypt so Isaac wanted to go to Egypt but God denied permission to do So (Gen26:2-6). He stayed ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 26:12-33

Denomination: Methodist

Well Digging

Contributed by David Radcliff on Apr 22, 2017

Our text tells us that “Isaac digged again the wells of water, which they had digged in the days of Abraham his father…” Can we learn some lessons from this Old Testament man’s service in “well digging”?

WELL DIGGING Genesis 26:18-19 INTRODUCTION: Our text tells us that “Isaac digged again the wells of water, which they had digged in the days of Abraham his father…” Can we learn some lessons from this Old Testament man’s service in “well digging”? Let us consider: I. THE TRUTH IN THESE VERSES. ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 26:18-19

Denomination: Baptist

Faith For Success In Face Of Oppostion Lesson 3 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Apr 24, 2017

What to do when you lose

A. INTRODUCTION: GENESIS 26:17-34 Why the World Opposes Us • We convict them of their sin • We work by principles • Our success embarrasses them • Christians have done dumb things • Christians have sinned (Gen. 12:10-20; 20:1-18; 26:6-16) 1. Why was Isaac in the desert? “Abimelech said . . . ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 26:17-34

Denomination: Baptist

Sacrifice, Shelter, And The Sustaining Solution

Contributed by Craig Benner on Jan 25, 2012

Isaac shows us three things in his life that you and I also need. If you get them and get them right, you will go a long ways in your spiritual walk.

Thirsty Enough Yet? Sacrifice, Shelter, and the Sustaning Solution TEXT: Gen. 26:17-25 (esp. vs. 25) The Jews, even today, refer often to Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob (spiritual fathers) Abraham is the father of the faith. He is known also as a man of altars. He built one about everywhere that ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 26:17-25

Denomination: Pentecostal