Sermons on Bereshis 28:16:

When The Heavens Are Opened

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jan 22, 2025

Open heavens signify divine access, favour, and intervention. When the heavens are opened, the supernatural becomes evident in the natural, and God’s blessings, presence, and voice are revealed. It is a season of transformation, where limitations are removed, and breakthroughs are experienced.

Title: WHEN THE HEAVENS ARE OPENED By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Matthew 3:16-17 “When He had been baptised, Jesus came up immediately from the water; and behold, the heavens were opened to Him, and He saw the Spirit of God descending like a dove and alighting upon Him. And suddenly a voice ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 3:16-17, Isaiah 64:1-3, Genesis 28:12-17, Deuteronomy 28:12

Denomination: Assembly Of God

God Communicates Through Dreams, Visions, And Revelations Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on Jan 26, 2025

In this sermon, we will explore five biblical examples of God speaking to individuals through dreams, visions, and revelations.

The Bible is replete with instances of God communicating with His people through various means, including dreams, visions, and revelations. These modes of communication played a crucial role in shaping the lives of biblical characters and the course of human history. In this sermon, we will explore ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 28:10-22, Genesis 37:1-11

La Escalera De Jacob Series

Contributed by Brad Beaman on Sep 21, 2023

Jacob, el hombre egoísta, cuya vida sin Dios lo llevó a la desesperación, llegó a un punto en el que necesitaba al Señor. Dios le habló a Jacob a través de un sueño. A ese sueño lo llamamos la escalera de Jacob.

Como creyentes en Jesucristo, estamos llamados a ser diferentes. Esta diferencia se puede ver muy claramente cuando tenemos una actitud adecuada al dar a Dios. Un espíritu generoso al dar es un marcado contraste en un primer mundo egoísta. Jacob tiene una experiencia con Dios y es ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 28:10-22

Denomination: Baptist

Genesis Chapter Twenty-Eight Series

Contributed by Tom Shepard on Oct 6, 2023

These are thoughts on Genesis Chapter Twenty-Eight. In his work, "What does every Bible chapter say..." John Hunt gives an overview of each chapter of the Bible. It is my intention to do the same thing here.

GENESIS CHAPTER TWENTY-EIGHT OVERVIEW Overall what is happening in this chapter is that Jacob prepares to leave his parents and is directed to take a wife from the daughters of Laban his uncle. On his journey Jacob has a dream of a ladder reaching to heaven. Thomas Coke (1801) – Genesis 28 Isaac ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 28:1-22

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Selfish Scallywag Jacob Experienced God For A New Start Lesson 6 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Nov 13, 2023

Nature of Jacob's encounter with God.

A. WHO WAS JACOB? 1. Second twin son born to Isaac and Rebekah. a. Famous grandfather Abraham. b. Fraternal twins. c. The line to Messiah, Christ. d. Predicted leader. “The older shall serve the younger” (25:23). 2. Jacob’s name means "deceiver." a. Birthright, spiritual ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 28:10-22

Denomination: Baptist

Jacobs Dream At Bethal/Pentecost Series

Contributed by Andrew Moffatt on May 19, 2024

We look at Jacobs dream at Bethal and because it is Pentecost Sunday the similarities that his spiritual awakening has with our own spiritual journeys, and how The Holy Spirit abides with us.

Jacob’s dream at Bethel. We continue today with the deep dive into scripture, and we will be referring to a couple of things, well more than a couple. In the Christian calendar today is? That is right, Pentecost. The other thing is that we have been following the journey of the patriarchs ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 27:27-30, Genesis 28:10-22, Genesis 28:15, Acts 2:1-4, John 15:26-27, Acts 1:4-5, Matthew 16:24, Matthew 28:18-20  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Salvation Army

Awakening To God's Presence Genesis 28:16 Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Jun 1, 2024

Genesis 28:16 is a powerful verse where Jacob awakens to the reality of God's presence. This moment of realisation transforms Jacob's understanding of God and his own life.

Awakening to God's Presence Genesis 28:16 Genesis 28:16 (NLT): "Then Jacob awoke from his sleep and said, 'Surely the LORD is in this place, and I wasn’t even aware of it!'" Introduction: Today, we delve into Genesis 28:16, a powerful verse where Jacob awakens to the reality ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 28:16, Psalm 139:7-10, Isaiah 41:10, Romans 12:1

Denomination: Pentecostal

God Loves Camping

Contributed by Paul Robinson on Oct 4, 2022

The best way to get to know God is by spending some alone time with Him. We see this is true for Bible characters who went "camping" and while they were alone, God met with them.

Honestly, I don’t like camping too much. I’m away from the comforts of home, living on simple food, risking my life with wild animals around, etc. I’m not an outdoor-type person. But did you know that God loves camping? Here in Genesis 28, Jacob goes camping while on the way to his Uncle Laban’s ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 28:10-22

Denomination: Baptist

Altar Of Prayer: Where God Meets Man Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jun 14, 2025

The altar of prayer is not just a physical location—it is a spiritual place of meeting, communion, and divine encounter.

ALTAR OF PRAYER: WHERE GOD MEETS MAN By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Genesis 28:10-19 Supporting Texts: Exodus 33:7-11, 2 Chronicles 7:1-3, 1 Kings 18:30-39, Luke 22:39-46, Revelation 8:3-5 INTRODUCTION: The altar of prayer is not just a physical location—it is a spiritual place of meeting, ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 28:10-19

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Character Study Of Jacob Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Mar 21, 2025

Jacob’s life is a powerful example of how God’s grace can turn a flawed person into a chosen vessel.

CHARACTER STUDY OF JACOB (ISRAEL) – FATHER OF THE TWELVE TRIBES OF ISRAEL By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Genesis 32:28 "And he said, Thy name shall be called no more Jacob, but Israel: for as a prince hast thou power with God and with men, and hast prevailed." Supporting Texts: ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 25:19-34, Genesis 27:1-46, Genesis 28:10-22, Genesis 32:24-30, Genesis 35:9-12, Hebrews 11:21  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Assembly Of God

A Bethel And Peniel Experience

Contributed by Derrick White Sr on Apr 9, 2025

In the texts that is before us We have 2 spiritual encounters of Jacob's life. The 1st encounter was at a place called Bethel. In Genesis chapter 28, Jacob met God at Bethel. It was At Bethel, Jacob saw a ladder. But at Peniel he saw the Lord.

Genesis 28: 11 -19 Genesis 32: 24 -30 28:11 And he lighted upon a certain place, and tarried there all night, because the sun was set; and he took of the stones of that place, and put them for his pillows, and lay down in that place to sleep. 28:12 And he dreamed, and behold a ladder set up ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 28:11-19, Genesis 32:24-30

Denomination: Baptist

The Mantle Is Yours

Contributed by David Dunn on Oct 7, 2025

God still places His mantle on faithful people who submit at God still places His mantle on faithful people who submit at Gilgal, seek at Bethel, persevere through Jericho, and cross Jordan transformed.

Every culture understands the power of symbolic clothing. When a judge puts on the black robe, authority follows. When a graduate steps across the stage in cap and gown, years of learning find recognition. When a soldier fastens the uniform, identity and duty intertwine. The Bible also speaks of ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 19:19, 2 Kings 2:1-15, Joshua 5:2-9, Genesis 28:10-22

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

Meeting God When Running Scared

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Oct 10, 2025

When a person is limited . . . threatened . . . and scared, he/she will listen to God and respond positively.

“Jacob left Beersheba in the desert and walked through the hills of Galilee. When the sun set and night descended, he laid down to sleep at that spot. He took a stone as his pillow and went to sleep. He dreamed and saw a ladder set on earth with its top reaching to heaven. There were angels ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 28:11-22

Denomination: Baptist

Jacob - Redirection Lesson 2 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Nov 7, 2025

Seek to encounter God by yourself.

All Scripture quoted in this lesson is from The Bible by Jesus unless otherwise noted. “Jacob left Beersheba in the desert and walked through the hills of Galilee. When the sun set and night descended, he laid down to sleep at that spot. He took a stone as his pillow and went to sleep. He ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 28:11-22

Denomination: Baptist

Surely

Contributed by Dr. Stanley Vasu on Sep 6, 2025

7 CERTAINITIES IN THE WORD OF GOD

SURELY 1. Surely the Lord is in this place 2. God will surely visit you, and bring you out of this land to the land of which He swore to Abraham, to Isaac, and to Jacob. 3. I have surely visited you and seen what is done to you in Egypt 4. Surely there is a reward for the righteous; Surely He ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 28:16

Denomination: Pentecostal