Sermons on Genesis 26:27:

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

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

Never Give Up: Keep Digging The Wells

Contributed by Randy Bataanon on Sep 27, 2017

Right at the moment that Isaac is about to celebrate his success by discovering water on the well, the Philistine snatched his rights and took over the same well by force. By the way, it is the third time that they deliberately did it. Will Isaac give up?

NEVER GIVE UP: KEEP DIGGING THE WELLS Genesis 26:12-32 Crab Mentality! What do these words mean? It is a way of thinking best described by the phrase, "if I can't have it, neither can you. The metaphor refers to a bucket of crabs. Individually, the crabs in the story could easily escape from the ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 26:12-32

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Character Study Of Isaac Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Mar 21, 2025

Isaac was a man of faith, peace, and obedience. He experienced God’s blessings and was part of the covenant lineage. However, his mistakes in parenting show us the dangers of favouritism and spiritual blindness.

CHARACTER STUDY OF ISAAC – SON OF ABRAHAM AND SARAH By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Genesis 21:1-3 "And the LORD visited Sarah as He had said, and the LORD did for Sarah as He had spoken. For Sarah conceived and bore Abraham a son in his old age, at the set time of which God had spoken to ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 21:1-3, Genesis 22:1-18, Genesis 24:1-67, Genesis 26:1-33, Genesis 27:1-40, Hebrews 11:20  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Assembly Of God

God's Will And Direction In Feast Or Famine. Genesis 26

Contributed by William Akehurst on Jul 15, 2024

GOD’s promises are true whether you are going through difficult times or times of plenty. While HE may change the situation to move you into HIS Will, GOD is sovereign to provide HIS Mercy and Grace regardless of your obedience or disobedience, as HE will use it for HIS Purpose.

2024.07.14.Sermon Notes.Genesis 26. God’s Direction in Feast or Famine. William Akehurst, HSWC Big Idea: GOD’s promises are true whether you are going through difficult times or times of plenty. While HE may change the situation to move you into HIS Will, GOD is sovereign to provide HIS Mercy and ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 26:1-35, 2 Corinthians 12:7-10, 1 Peter 1:6-7, 1 Corinthians 10:13, Psalm 51:5, Romans 14:23, Mark 4:22, 1 Corinthians 4:11, 2 Corinthians 6:10, 2 Corinthians 8:9, Matthew 5:43-48, Romans 2:4, James 3:17, Acts 1:8, Acts 2:40-43  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Secret Behind A Hundredfold Harvest

Contributed by Anitha Jabastion on Jan 2, 2021

Isaac sowed in a land and he was blessed with a hundredfold harvest What makes him receive this special blessing? From the Bible, let us meditate on some special characters of Isaac that helped him be a blessed man.

Genesis 26:12 - Then Isaac sowed in that land, and reaped in the same year a hundredfold; and the Lord blessed him. This verse talks about a person called Isaac. Isaac sowed in a land and he was blessed with a hundredfold harvest What makes this blessing special? An agriculturist would definitely ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 22:6, Proverbs 16:7, Romans 12:18, Matthew 5:9, Psalm 34:14, Genesis 24:63, Genesis 25:21, Genesis 26:26-29, Genesis 26:12  (view more)  (view less)

Dig Another Well Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Nov 11, 2020

When trouble comes, just remember the promises of God and persevere.

On Saturday, May 21, 1927, a New York evening paper contained an expert’s elaborate demonstration of the impossibility of flight across the Atlantic Ocean. The funny thing is, on the first page of that very same paper, was the headline flung across the top in gigantic letters: “LINDBERG HAS ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 26:12-35, Proverbs 16:7, Romans 5:8, Romans 5:10

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Persist And Prevail: The Story Of Isaac's Wells SermonCentral

Contributed by SermonCentral on Sep 10, 2023

Isaac, on the brink of celebrating his success in finding water, is confronted by the Philistines who forcefully claim his well. Despite this being the third time, Isaac does not surrender. Will he persist and prevail?

Today, we will explore the story of Isaac and the lessons we can learn from his experience of digging wells. Isaac faced challenges and opposition, but he never gave up. Through his perseverance, we can discover how to overcome adversity and achieve success in our own lives. When Isaac began to ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 26:12-32

Topics: Perseverance, Faith

Sermon # 19 - God Knows Our Fears Series

Contributed by Andrew Dixon on May 13, 2025

Isaac was fearful, he was surrounded by those who envied him and treated him unfairly, but God was with Isaac. Our fears and difficult situations are all known to God and He can turn everything around if only we learn to trust Him wholeheartedly.

For our study and meditation today let us read Genesis 26:23-24, From there Isaac went to Beersheba. The LORD spoke to him that night and said, "I am the God of your father Abraham. Don't be afraid. I am with you, and I will bless you. I will make your family great. I will do this because ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 26:23-24, Genesis 26:14-15, Genesis 26:12, Genesis 27:4, Genesis 26:19-22, Genesis 26:25-28, Proverbs 16:7, Proverbs 27:4  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Other

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

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

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

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

Priorities

Contributed by George Rennau on Aug 25, 2003

Isaac son of Abraham went up to Beersheeba and there he demonstrated godly priorities.

Title: Priorities Surprised to see an empty seat at the Super Bowl stadium, a diehard fan remarked about it to a woman sitting nearby. “It was my husband’s,” the woman explained, “But he died.” “I’m very sorry,” said the man. “Yet I’m really surprised that another relative, or friend, didn’t jump ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 26:24-33

Denomination: Assembly Of God

4 Principles For Responding To Adversity Successfully Series

Contributed by Larry Sarver on Aug 15, 2002

A teaching message on genesis 26:12-34.

Genesis Series #51 June 23, 2002 Title: 4 Principles for Responding to Adversity Successfully Email: pastorsarver@yahoo.com <mailto:pastorsarver@yahoo.com> Website: www.newlifeinchrist.info Welcome to New life in Christ. Today we continue with message #51 in our verse-by-verse study of the ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 26:12-34

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational