Sermons about Genesis 25:1-37:32

Wrestling With God

Contributed by Russell Brownworth on Aug 3, 2005

based on 17 ratings

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We struggle or we don’t grow. Jacob gives us the keys for how to struggle (and how NOT to struggle).

THE PASTOR’S POINTS (The view from my garden) Wrestling with God Genesis 32:1-27 Of all the mysteries I would like solved before I die, it is the one that says you must struggle if you are going to grow. Growth always means struggle in one form or another. I struggled when I was a youth, ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 32:1-27

Denomination: United Methodist

Leaving Without Receiving

Contributed by Juan Lane on Aug 4, 2005

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What are willing to do to Receive a blessing from God.

Leaving Without Receiving Scripture Reference: Genesis 32:24-26 (KJV) Genesis 32:24 And Jacob was left alone; and there wrestled a man with him until the breaking of the day. 25 And when he saw that he prevailed not against him, he touched the hollow of his thigh; and the hollow of Jacob’s ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 32:24-26

Denomination: Pentecostal

It's Hard To Go Back Series

Contributed by Roger Thomas on Aug 16, 2005

based on 15 ratings

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An inductive style look at Jacob’s wrestling match with God--a case study in a transformed life.

It’s Hard to Go Back Genesis 32:22-32 Dr. Roger W. Thomas, Preaching Minister First Christian Church, Vandalia, MO Sometimes it’s hard to go home. It was for Jacob. Jacob was headed home for the first time in twenty years. Twenty years is a long time. A lot can change. On the other hand, ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 32:22-32

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Wrestling With God

Contributed by Scott Lamshed on Apr 19, 2001

based on 69 ratings

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WE all need a limp, just as Jacob wrestled and God touched him, let’s be like him

WRESTLING WITH GOD I need a limp - a life changing limp. I have told you we need it but I have not shown you how. Today I would like to take that one step further and show you how we can get a limp by wrestling with God, then it’s up to you. Unfortunately too many Christians spend very little ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 32:22-32

Denomination: Pentecostal

When Things Do Not Turn Out Right Part 1 Series

Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Apr 24, 2001

based on 105 ratings

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This sermon deals with the trials Joseph faced before rising to the top.

When Things Just Don’t Turn Out Right 1/12/97 Genesis 37:1-11 2 Corinthians 1:3-11 A couple of years ago there was a happy Christian family of seven riding down the highway in their mini-van laughing and talking with each other. The future could not have looked any brighter than it was. ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 1:3-11, Genesis 37:1-11

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Holding On To Hope

Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Apr 25, 2001

based on 87 ratings

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This sermon deals with the necessity for hope in our lives by looking at Joseph.

Holding On To Hope 12/12/99 Genesis 37:1-11 2 Corinthians 1:3-11 There was a man in the bible who lived longer than the century we are about to close. Altogether he was 147 when they laid him in the tomb. He knew what it was like to watch his childhood sweetheart die in childbirth. He ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 37:1-11

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Jake The Snake Wrestles With God

Contributed by John Stensrud on Apr 29, 2001

based on 95 ratings

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Jacob suddenly meets something in his life that he is powerless over.

Jake the Snake Wrestles with God By Pastor John Stensrud Immanuel Baptist Church Elgin, IL October 1, 2000 If he was alive today, hi-tech head-hunters would be on the phone to him regularly. Better yet, he would be well-suited as a shifty-eyed used-car salesman. I can just hear him say: Hi my name ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 32:22-32

Denomination: Baptist

God The Adversary/ God The Advocate

Contributed by Michael Pahls on May 2, 2001

based on 45 ratings

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An exposition of the story of Jacob’s wrestling of the Angel/God that reveals the importance of prevailing faith through the suffering and temptation in our lives.

GOD THE ADVERSARY/ GOD THE ADVOCATE Genesis 32:22-32 INTRO. JACOB: THE USED CAR SALESMAN Now as you may or may not know, Jacob was the grandson of Abraham and the younger son of Isaac. Now the name Jacob, as Genesis 25:26 confirms, comes from the Hebrew word “heel” and was understood to mean ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 32:22-32

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Come Out Of Lodebar Series

Contributed by Lytia Howard on May 2, 2001

based on 654 ratings

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A powerful message about overcoming the uncontrollable circumstances brought about by changes due to death and leadership.

1Now David said, “Is there still anyone who is left of the house of Saul, that I may show him kindness for Jonathan’s sake?” 2And there was a servant of the house of Saul whose name was Ziba. So when they had called him to David, the king said to him, “Are you Ziba?” He said, “At your ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 9:1-13, 2 Samuel 9:1, Genesis 27:10

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Wrestling Match

Contributed by James May on May 3, 2001

based on 41 ratings

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There is a lifelong wrestling match between the desires of the flesh and the complete surrender of our will to the will of God.

Disclaimer: Due to the large amount of sermons and topics that appear on this site I feel it is necessary to post this disclaimer on all sermons posted. These sermons are original to the author and the leading of the Holy Spirit. While ideas and illustrations are often gleaned from many ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 32:24-30

Denomination: Independent/Bible

God Has A Dream Series

Contributed by Scott Mathews on Mar 22, 2004

based on 37 ratings

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First in the series "God has a dream." God has dreams for us we haven’t even imagined.

Adventure Christian Church Genesis 37:1-8 (p. 27) God Has A Dream For North Natomas When you leave today, I want you to pray a prayer with me: “LORD, not my dream, but yours.” There’s nothing wrong with having dreams. Dreams for our careers. Dreams for our homes. Dreams for our community. ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 37:1-8

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Receiving The Blessing

Contributed by Mark Holdcroft on Mar 27, 2004

based on 33 ratings

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Jacob was the man who entered into the promise given to Abraham. He became Israel and the father of the great nation. How did Jacob receive the promise of God?

Receiving the Promise Genesis 32:3 Jacob sent messengers ahead of him to his brother Esau in the land of Seir, the country of Edom. 4:He instructed them: "This is what you are to say to my master Esau: `Your servant Jacob says, I have been staying with Laban and have remained there till now. ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 32:1-32

Denomination: Pentecostal

Strengthened By A Limp Series

Contributed by Stephen Todd on Apr 1, 2004

based on 34 ratings

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Jacob’s attempt to receive God’s blessing by his own devious devices is finally halted by a direct encounter with God.

Genesis 32 January 17, 2004 I can hardly believe that the last time we looked together into the book of Genesis was October 5. We need to remind ourselves of where we are in the narrative. Isaac and Rebekkah have two sons - Esau and Jacob Esau is the older but God picks Jacob to be the one ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 32:1-20

Denomination: Baptist

Who's The Nice Guy? Series

Contributed by Stephen Todd on Apr 1, 2004

based on 34 ratings

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Even as Jacob and Esau meet, it seems like Esau is the more righteous of the two brothers. However, it is Jacob whom God has chosen.

Genesis 33 January 24, 2004 One of the big questions that the book of Genesis has answered has been, "Where do we come from?" For the Israelites sitting around Mount Sinai this has been pretty heady stuff. The creation of the world, the deliverance through the flood and the story of the ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 33:1-20

Denomination: Baptist

The Rape Of Dinah Series

Contributed by Stephen Todd on Apr 1, 2004

based on 64 ratings

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When we take God’s justice into our own hands it is easy to become more concerned with our revnge than God’s righteousness.

Genesis 34 February 8, 2004 I feel that I should almost begin this message with one of those little announcements one sees on television all too often these days. The following program contains scenes which may be too graphic for younger audiences. Viewer discretion is advised. The following ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 34:1-31

Denomination: Baptist

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