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  • Brian Buriff avatar

    Help, I Married The Wrong Sister!

    Contributed by Brian Buriff on Feb 2, 2010
    based on 8 ratings
     | 10,259 views

    When you feel like Jacob - "Help, I married the wrong person." Within every man and woman there lies 2 dimensions - the lovable Rachel side and the difficult Leah side. Successful marriages recognize both sides and learns to embrace both sides.

    HELP, I MARRIED THE WRONG SISTER! Read: Gen 29:15-31 I. HOW COULD JACOB POSSIBLY MARRY THE WRONG SISTER? A. Raises Lots Of Questions 1. Was it really that dark at night? / Did she have a bag over her head? 2. Was Jacob simply drunk at the wedding? B. Custom Practiced During Some ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    The Fox Out-Foxed

    Contributed by D Marion Clark on Aug 8, 2016
     | 6,218 views

    If there is one trait of Jacob that stands out, it is his craftiness. Our chapter presents another crafty fellow who will out-fox Jacob.

    Genesis 29:1-30 The Fox Out-Foxed 8/7/16 D. Marion Clark Introduction When I moved to Lake Oconee and learned that I was living in the land of Br’er Rabbit, I decided I should read Uncle Remus. It doesn’t take long to size up the primary character of Br’er Rabbit. He is crafty ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Troy Luttrell avatar

    Meet The First Sister Wives Series

    Contributed by Troy Luttrell on Mar 20, 2015
     | 4,747 views

    We will learn that despite the decisions (positive and negative) of our family members, it truly is by grace that we can have a successful walk with God.

    Introduction: Ill: Deception is prized by our sinful nature. Don Richardson; Papa New Guinea – the people valued Judas I. over Jesus because the best men were the deceivers in their eyes. Jacob will experience this same type of culture. It is bad enough when “deception” is a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Dr. JWT Spies avatar

    What Happens When We Fail To Trust God

    Contributed by Dr. Jwt Spies on Mar 12, 2022
    based on 1 rating
     | 8,056 views

    Learning how to wait on God. Be patience while God is working.

    It is my examination that the contents listed here in verses 15-30, conveys the conviction that this man Jacob had a problem when it came down to trusting God. The basis for that conclusion is based on the facts that here was a man, along with his mother, had conspired, schemed and tricked both ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Joseph And Potiphar's Wife Series

    Contributed by John Lowe on Jun 16, 2022
     | 2,724 views

    Joseph is described as being well-built and handsome. These are the exact Hebrew words attributed to Rachel in 29:17. Joseph excels not only in proficiency but also in attractiveness. Perhaps because of this, his master's wife invites him to lie with her.

    Potiphar's Wife and Joseph (She Lusted For Joseph) "Potiphar sees "that the Lord is with Joseph and that the Lord gives him success in everything he does." Genesis 39: Joseph and Potiphar's Wife The story follows Joseph's life in Egypt. Potiphar buys him as an enslaved ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Jacob-What He Did For Love Series

    Contributed by Jonathan Spurlock on Mar 4, 2022
     | 3,436 views

    Jacob was now staying at his uncle Laban's house. Laban offered him a job, and asked him, "What kind of wages would you want from me?" Jacob's reply eventually changed his life forever!

    Introduction: Jacob had arrived in Haran, the land of his mother and uncle Laban. He had assisted Rachel, Laban’s daughter, by watering her flock of sheep. Laban then ran out to meet Jacob, and they all returned to Laban’s house. For Jacob, things were about to get interesting. 1 The wages ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Love & Marriage Series

    Contributed by Scott Maze on May 24, 2021
     | 3,772 views

    Jacob’s family life is almost continual strife. As great Jacob became, he will see him transform before our eyes in the weeks to come. From a scheming manipulator to a humbled man, Jacob transforms by the grace of God.

    We continue our series, My Crazy Family, only it is the Tailgate edition. It gets even crazier today. Great things can come from broken families. Jacob is a complex character – he’s truly a piece of work. For much of his life, this much was true of Jacob – Jacob always put Jacob first in every area ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A Lesson In Patience.

    Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Jun 8, 2023
    based on 2 ratings
     | 1,631 views

    Jacob the trickster duped by his uncle. The love of Jacob for Rachel perseveres and prevails. God at work behind the scenes.

    A LESSON IN PATIENCE. Genesis 29:15-28. Jacob had been on the run from his twin brother Esau. Jacob, being the younger twin, had duped his elder sibling of both his inheritance and his blessing. Esau’s understandable anger was beginning to look dangerous, so their mother Rebekah devised a ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Woman With Weak Eyes Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Jun 2, 2023
    based on 3 ratings
     | 9,217 views

    Because of her "ugliness" (weak eyes) Leah was unnoticed, unwanted & unloved… and unmarried. She was literally a rejected woman. How did God help her overcome her rejection?

    A lady was walking down the street on her way to work & saw a parrot in a pet store. She went in to admire the bird, and suddenly the parrot spoke to her, “Hey lady. You’re ugly.” Well, the woman was deeply offended, and she stormed out of the store. But on her way home, she thought she’d ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Sermon # 39 - How To Handle Rejection Series

    Contributed by Andrew Dixon on Oct 13, 2023
    based on 2 ratings
     | 2,037 views

    Have you gone through rejection and are feeling unworthy or unloved? This message will help us understand how much God loves us, and how He can bring healing to all of our hurts from the past.

    We read in Isaiah 60:15, “You were hated and deserted, rejected by everyone. But I will make you beautiful, a city to be proud of for all time to come.”(CEV) There are two states that are mentioned in the above verse, the first is one is that of hatred, desertion and rejection, while the second ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

  • Tom Shepard avatar

    Genesis Chapter Twenty-Nine Series

    Contributed by Tom Shepard on Oct 24, 2023
    based on 1 rating
     | 1,195 views

    These are thoughts on Genesis Chapter Twenty-Nine. 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-NINE OVERVIEW Overall what is happening in this chapter is that Jacob goes to Laban’s house and marries Rachel and Leah. Thomas Coke (1801) – Genesis 29 Jacob is kindly received by Laban. He loves Rachel, and serves seven years for her. Laban substitutes Leah, the eldest ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Leah And Rachel Series

    Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on Jan 25, 2024
     | 3,271 views

    It’s very passionating to know the life history of great women in Israel. Leah and Rachel are sisters with different structure and different spiritual qualities. To know their real struggle please browse this sermon.

    Theme: Leah and Rachel Text: Genesis 29:16-29   Greetings: The Lord is good and His love endures forever! Introduction: We are meditating the Biblical leaders with a call to remember, to consider, and to imitate them. Today we are looking into two important characters of the early history of ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Christopher Holdsworth avatar

    9th Sunday After Pentecost. July 26th, 2026. Series

    Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Jun 17, 2023
    based on 2 ratings
     | 3,771 views

    Year A, Proper 12.

    Genesis 29:15-28, Psalm 105:1-11, Psalm 105:45, Psalm 128:1-6, 1 Kings 3:5-12, Psalm 119:129-136, Romans 8:26-39, Matthew 13:31-33, Matthew 13:44-52 A). A LESSON IN PATIENCE. Genesis 29:15-28. Jacob had been on the run from his twin brother Esau. Jacob, being the younger twin, had duped his ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Jonathan Spurlock avatar

    Jacob-The Original 90-Month Fiancé! Series

    Contributed by Jonathan Spurlock on Feb 15, 2023
     | 1,979 views

    Jacob left his home in Beersheba, heading to his uncle Laban's land, 450 miles away, in order to find a wife. Allowing five months for the journey, and a month before starting his seven-year contract, he was the original 90-month fiance'!

    (Full disclosure: Sermon Central has accepted two messages of mine in a series about Jacob dealing with his situation here, namely, how he got his two wives. They’re “Jacob-What He Did For Love” and “Jacob-Finding True Love--And More” but this message is not simply an edit of these two ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Jacob, The Deceiver Deceived

    Contributed by William Akehurst on Aug 5, 2024
     | 1,188 views

    Jacob deceived his father Isaac for the Blessing. And after working 7 years for Laban’s daughter Rachel, he received her sister Leah as his wife. The deceiver has been deceived. You shall reap what you sow.

    2024.08.04.Sermon Notes. Jacob the Deceiver Deceived William Akehurst, HSWC BIG IDEA: Jacob deceived his father Isaac for the Blessing. And after working 7 years for Laban’s daughter Rachel, he received her sister Leah as his wife. Key Verse: Galatians 6:7 Do not be deceived, God is not mocked; ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational