Sermons on Genesis 26:1-28:9:

Re-Opening The Old Wells

Contributed by Kenneth Trent on Nov 30, 2002

After Abraham’s death the Philistines stopped up the wells that his servants had dug. Isaac began a reclamation project by having the wells dug again. This outline submits that Satan will endeavor to fill with debris the spiritual wells of our life...an

RE-OPENING THE OLD WELLS Genesis 26:13-22 There was much in the life of Isaac from which we can benefit. His unrelenting determination to patiently face any challenge is evident by the manner in which he had the wells his father Abraham had dug re-opened and new wells dug. Inasmuch as he was ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 26:13-22

Denomination: Baptist

War Of The Wells

Contributed by Jeffrey Kellum on May 21, 2003

Four steps to enduring strife

INTRODUCTION: As we approach the time for Vacation Bible School, I would like for us to take a look at some of the lessons our children will work through. Today I have chosen the story of the Isaac’s contention with the Philistines over wells. Our VBS material uses this story to teach the ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 26:12-33

Denomination: Baptist

Funny How Some Cry Even Me

Contributed by Charles Jones on Jan 12, 2003

One cannot afford to be neglectful of Spiritual things!

Funny How Some Cry Even Me There is a great danger that many in the church today are practicing.It is so dangerous that the bible warns against this very thing.This danger is one of peril and one of risk.It is the danger of becoming a "profane" person.The word "Profane" means to be unhallowed ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 27:6-41

Denomination: Pentecostal

Dwelling In God's Will.

Contributed by Mark Elkins on Feb 1, 2003

Understanding why it is important not to live an ambiguous lifestyle, but to truly remain in God’s perfect will.

For the last couple of weeks Collier has been sick with the flu. His temperature would range between 102-103. One particular day his temperature went above 105 three different times. Each time we would place him in the bathtub with cool water. Each time our hearts would shatter because of his ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 26:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

Rediscovering God's Blessings

Contributed by Mark Elkins on Feb 15, 2003

God wants to bless us. This message gives insight on finding His blessing. Isaac found his father’s wells. We could find some wells from our Father also.

A man and his wife were walking in a crowd. The husband delighted his wife by taking her had. She asked, “You don’t want to lose me?” He replied, “I don’t want to have to look for you.” Hodgin, Michael. 1001 Humorous Illustrations # 824 P.312. Isn’t that the way we are? We don’t want to have ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 26:17-18

Denomination: Baptist

Digging God's Wells

Contributed by Gary Huckaby on Feb 25, 2003

Abraham was a well digger, and Isaac followed his dad and went back to re-dig the wells that the unbelievers had filled up. We too are to be well diggers. Are you one?

A Sermon For You A Ministry of Huckaby’s Evangelism (Today’s Sermon Title) Digging God’s Wells By-Evangelist Gary Huckaby Text: Genesis 26:17-23 “And Isaac departed thence, and pitched his tent in the valley of Gerar, and dwelt there. And Isaac digged again the wells of water, which they had ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 26:17-23

Denomination: Baptist

A Fathers Blessing

Contributed by Joey Nelson on Jun 16, 2003

This week I needed an oil change and car check-up for both of my vehicles, so I took both of my cars to Herb Winters at the Shell station here in town. (They do a great job. When I go in there, it feels like I’m going back in time when my own father would

INTRODUCTION Opening Statement: This week I needed an oil change and car check-up for both of my vehicles, so I took both of my cars to Herb Winters at the Shell station here in town. (They do a great job. When I go in there, it feels like I’m going back in time when my own father would take me ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 27:25-34, Genesis 34:1

Dig A Well

Contributed by Pastor/Author: Terry Sisney on Jul 31, 2002

Sometimes life has a way of clogging up our spiritual arteries and the flow of Gods power is all but shut off, thats when we must dig a well.

Gen 26:1, 26:3, 26:12-16 Famine in the land. Amos 8:11 11Behold, the days come, saith the Lord GOD, that I will send a famine in the land, not a famine of bread, nor a thirst for water, but of hearing the words of the LORD: Famine here is not an absence or shortage of the bible or commentaries., ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 26:1-3, Genesis 26:12-16

Denomination: Pentecostal

Fooled By A Feeling

Contributed by Charles Trout on Aug 3, 2002

Making decisions based on the physical senses, rather than the Spiritual, will always deceive us.

Fooled By A Feeling Genesis 27:21-22 (KJV) 21 And Isaac said unto Jacob, Come near, I pray thee, that I may feel thee, my son, whether thou be my very son Esau or not. 22 And Jacob went near unto Isaac his father; and he felt him, and said, The voice is Jacob’s voice, but the hands are the hands of ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 27:1-18

Denomination: Baptist

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

Well, Well, Well. (Isaac)

Contributed by Arlen Payne on Sep 1, 2002

When Isaac went down to Gerar because of famine, he had to keep digging wells. A message of encouragement.

Well, Well, Well (Isaac) Genesis 26:12-25 Intro: God had blessed Isaac abundantly. Vs 12-14 -It seems that Isaac had to keep digging wells. -Wells were important especially in a famine. Vs 1 I. The wells of his father. A. Gen. 20:1 Abraham had “sojourned” there. 1.The ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 26:12-25

Denomination: Baptist

Reason For Hope On The Road Ahead Series

Contributed by Joel Smith on Jan 1, 2009

The road ahead is about to get rocky, but, we have reason for hope.

It’s hard to believe another year has come and gone. It’s 2009 and what makes this new year unique is there’s more reason for pessimism than optimism at what it will bring. Maybe you’ve heard some of the dire predictions about what the near future holds. A couple of weeks ago, economist and ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 28:1-22

Denomination: Baptist

Dig Thy Well

Contributed by Rodney Burton on Jan 28, 2009

Isaac dug the wells of his father, but the journey was a challenge for him to find the place of God’s presence. How many of us give up or settle before we find the place of the pure water of life?

Dig Thy Well Genesis 26:17-33  In OT times, to fill or cover wells was a declaration of war.  The pure water that once flowed was tainted and no longer available once the well was covered.  Isaac was in a place where he had to decide how far he was willing to ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 26:17-33

Denomination: Assembly Of God

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

From Being A Bad Witness To Good Series

Contributed by Paul Clemente on Feb 23, 2009

What should we do when we make mistakes and can we become good witnesses for God again?

We have all done it! We have all done something not good; then we say to ourselves, “Wow, I was really a poor testimony for God with that one.” Did anyone get hurt? Did you do anything about it? You know, this is actually a good sign when you realize you have done something wrong for God. This ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 26:1-33

Denomination: Independent/Bible