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  • William Akehurst avatar

    What Are You Hiding? Rachel's Hidden Idols Genesis 31

    Contributed by William Akehurst on Aug 19, 2024
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    From the 10 Commandments...Thou Shalt Have No other gods before ME. And yet, Jacob’s love, Rachel, stole her father’s idols, and hid them from her father. What are you holding onto from your past, and trying to hide from YOUR HEAVENLY FATHER?

    2024.08.18.Sermon Notes. Jacob Flees Laban and is Pursued, Rachel's hidden idols Genesis 31 William Akehurst, HSWC SCRIPTURES: Genesis 31:1-3, Genesis 31:17-55, Isaiah 26:3-4, Isaiah 6:8-10, Exodus 20:3-6, John 10:27-29, Matthew 13:18-23 BIG IDEA: What Are You Hiding? From the 10 ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Genesis Chapter Thirty-One Series

    Contributed by Tom Shepard on Nov 22, 2023
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    These are thoughts on Genesis Chapter Thirty-One. 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 THIRTY-ONE OVERVIEW Overall what is happening in this chapter is that Jacob decides to return to his home country with his wives and children, but Laban peruses him. Thomas Coke (1801) – Genesis 31 Jacob, having communicated his design to his wives, departs secretly from Laban ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Jacob-When He Knew It Was Time To Leave Series

    Contributed by Jonathan Spurlock on Mar 12, 2022
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    Jacob had lived with and served uncle Laban for twenty years. He soon found out that it was time for him to leave and go back to his home country.

    Introduction: Jacob had now lived with and worked for his uncle Laban for 14 years. He had received his rewards, Leah and Rachel plus a servant girl for each and was now the father of at least 12 children (details for these children are found in Genesis 29:31-30:24). He was ready to leave but Laban ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Being Watchful Series

    Contributed by Manny Salva Cruz on Jun 9, 2014
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    Are you watchful, attentive and careful with the words you speak to others? In this message, we will learn from the life of Jacob on how to improve our Christian character for the better to be a good testimony to others.

    BEING WATCHFUL Text: Genesis 31:24 (NIV) "Then God came to Laban the Aramean in a dream at night and said to him, “Be careful not to say anything to Jacob, either good or bad.” Do you know that many times, we are not aware of the destructive and harmful words that we say to people ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

  • Bruce Landry avatar

    Courage To Leave, Forgive And Love Series

    Contributed by Bruce Landry on Jan 12, 2002
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    What do we do when it is time to leave a place we have grown comfortable in? Leaving any place that we have had relationships, children, or grown to love is very difficult.

    Courage to Leave, Forgive and Love Genesis 31:1-55 A. The Separation B. The Reunion and Reconcilliation Have you ever had to leave a place of comfort and immense joy for you? A place where maybe you have had your children, lost loved ones, met your spouse? A place that you have worked, sweated, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Paul Fritz avatar

    God's Deliverance And Dealing

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Jun 7, 2001
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    To lead the people to understand that godly people may experience abuse at the hands of carnal individuals, but we should always turn all of our pain over to the Lord’s care, deliverance and dealing.

    Unit 9 – Family Lesson 26 – Jacob Returns Home – Gen. 31:1-33 Preparation for the Teacher 1. Aim: To lead the people to understand that godly people may experience abuse at the hands of carnal individuals, but we should always turn all of our pain over to the Lord’s care, deliverance and ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Genesis 31 - How To Apply For That Dream Job Series

    Contributed by Ross Cochrane on Feb 28, 2015
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    What would you do if you knew you were not in the place of your calling? What would you do if you were in Jacob’s shoes? How do you apply for that dream job?

    Genesis 31 - HOW TO APPLY FOR THAT DREAM JOB Recently I was offered a position in an organisation I love. My heart jumped in response to working in such a place. I love being able to sow into people’s lives with my gifts and calling. This opportunity was one that excited my Pastor’s ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Genesis 31:1-55 – Learning From A Toxic Workplace Series

    Contributed by Ross Cochrane on Feb 28, 2015
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    It’s time to become a returnee and brave the journey to the land of promise. But is he prepared to lose his job to pursue his destiny? Are you?

    Genesis 31:1-55 – LEARNING FROM A TOXIC WORKPLACE He has been bullied into working for them for many years. Now he overhears his co-workers making derisive comments about him in a private conversation. They falsely accuse him of wrong-doing and attack his character. They don’t even ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Genesis 31:1-21 – Exodus, Gods And Kings And The Matador Of Heaven Series

    Contributed by Ross Cochrane on Feb 28, 2015
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    Who or what is the bully in your life standing between you and the promises of God? What charges does the devil use against you as you make your stand in the ring? What are you holding onto that attracts a spiritual battle like a red rag to a bull?

    Genesis 31:1-21 – EXODUS, GODS AND KINGS When my wife, Julie, mentioned to a lady that we have been married for 40 years, she was so amazed and happy for us. She was horrified, however, when she discovered that we had seen “The Exodus” on our Anniversary. She said ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Sam McCormick avatar

    Wrestling With God

    Contributed by Sam Mccormick on Oct 26, 2018
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    On the way to meet his extranged brother Esau, Jacob experienced a strange encounter with a "man," who Jacob identified as God himself.

    WRESTLING WITH GOD Please turn to Genesis 32. Having made a covenant of peace with Laban, his nettlesome father-in-law, Jacob traveled southward through the country east of the Jordan River. The “angels of God” met him there. Their purpose seems to have been to set up a meeting between Jacob and ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Ken McKinley avatar

    Longing For Home Series

    Contributed by Ken Mckinley on Jan 23, 2018
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    In this continuation of our Genesis sermon series, we look at Jacob finally deciding to leave his uncle Laban and return home.

    Jacob Longs for Home Text: Genesis 31:1 – 21 By: Ken McKinley (Read Text) Ok; before we get into our text this morning, let’s review what we saw last week. Now last time, in chapter 30, verses 25 – 26 we saw that Jacob came to Laban and asked to be freed from his obligations and allowed to ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Hot Pursuit Series

    Contributed by C. Philip Green on Jan 27, 2021
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    Don’t trust in a lie, and don’t trust in an idol. Trust in the Lord. Then you will be truly secure.

    The Kansas City Chiefs are going to the Superbowl again this year! Yea! I can’t wait to watch the game! Now, almost as fun as watching the game is watching the commercials. They are usually some of the best commercials all year. And one of my all-time favorites was a Volkswagen Passat commercial ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

  • Scott Turansky avatar

    The Importance Of Roots - Genesis 31:19-55 Series

    Contributed by Scott Turansky on Jul 25, 2021
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    Jesus told one parable in particular that talked to everyone about their lives, a whole life. I find the parable fascinating because it’s very real to us today.

    Jesus told one parable in particular that talked to everyone about their lives, a whole life. I find the parable fascinating because it’s very real to us today. That is after Christ lived on the earth it also helps us. But it also helps people before us. In fact Jacob would have benefited from ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    5 Ways That God Is Active In His People's Lives Part 3 Series

    Contributed by Larry Sarver on Aug 15, 2002
    based on 74 ratings
     | 16,401 views

    A teaching message on Genesis 31:1-55.

    Genesis Series #56 August 11, 2002 Title: 5 Ways That God is Active in His People’s Lives Part 3 Email: pastorsarver@yahoo.com <mailto:pastorsarver@yahoo.com> Website: www.newlifeinchrist.info Welcome to New Life in Christ. Today we continue with message #56 in our verse-by-verse study of ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Norris Harris I avatar

    Breaking Loose From Family Idols

    Contributed by Norris Harris I on Jan 24, 2003
    based on 29 ratings
     | 10,212 views

    On tonight, we shall look at Some Reasons for Breaking Loose From Family Superstitions. Our Target Text offers FOUR REVOLUTIONARY REASONS FOR Breaking Loose From Family Superstitions.

    On this morning, we focused on the truth that the Roots of Idolatry are Deeply Implanted In Our Nature. We receive this tendency from Our Father’s Side of the Family, Adam, the Old Man with his deeds. So much so, that we discovered that Each Family Worships an Idol god. And then we looked at the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist