Sermons on Genesis 26:18-26:

My Father's Blessing Series

Contributed by William Akehurst on Jan 22, 2020

BIG IDEA: It is “The GOD of my father and mother” who blesses me, and I want to be that ‘father’ so my children will also know the Blessing of the LORD GOD my HEAVENLY FATHER.

2020.01.17. My Father’s Blessing William Akehurst, HSWC BIG IDEA: It is “The GOD of my father and mother” who blesses me, and I want to be that ‘father’ so my children will also know the Blessing of the LORD GOD my HEAVENLY FATHER. My father’s blessing In July 2004, I met with my father and ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 49:22-26, Ephesians 1:3, Genesis 26:24, James 1:17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Revival Culture Part 2 - The Altar Series

Contributed by Dr. Jonathan Vorce on Feb 15, 2020

What do we think of when we think of "The Altar?" For some it brings back sweet memories from our childhood. For others just confusion and misunderstandings. We cannot experience a move of God without The Altar! Today, let's take a quick look at the subject of "The Altar."

Isaiah 55:6-7 6 Seek ye the LORD while he may be found, call ye upon him while he is near: 7 Let the wicked forsake his way, and the unrighteous man his thoughts: and let him return unto the LORD, and he will have mercy upon him; and to our God, for he will abundantly pardon. Introduction: ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 55:6-7, Genesis 12:7-8, Genesis 13:18, Genesis 22:9, Genesis 3:21, Genesis 26:25, Genesis 33:20, Genesis 35:1-7  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Church Of God

Pray For The Peace Of Jerusalem Part 3 Problems In The Promised Land Series

Contributed by Jeremiah Menyongai on Mar 14, 2016

Just because you are in the Promised Land or under the promises of God does not mean that you will not encounter problems. Isaac was in the promised land yet he was harassed and beset with problems. Yet despite all, God will bring you out.

PRAY FOR THE PEACE OF JERUSALEM: PROBLEMS IN THE PROMISED LAND GENESIS 26:1 And there was a famine in the land, beside the first famine that was in the days of Abraham. And Isaac went unto Abimelech king of the Philistines unto Gerar. 2 And the Lord appeared unto him, and said, Go not down into ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 26:1-33

Denomination: Charismatic

Psalms 27, 37, And 84 Series

Contributed by Sam Mccormick on Mar 7, 2020

Passages in different locations are often interconnected in such a way that one avenue of thought springs from another. Although these psalms were not written with the intent that they be interconnected by us today, they collectively express a message relevant today.

For Sermon Central researchers: I have posted a series of 15 sermons on the Psalms. In recent personal studies I have found the psalms to be richer and more thought-provoking than I had fully appreciated. I had too often swept swiftly through psalms without slowing down to inquire as thoroughly as ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 27:1-14, Judges 6:26-27, Deuteronomy 27:1-7, Joshua 8:30-32, Exodus 24:4, Exodus 17:15, 1 Samuel 7:17, Genesis 35:1-3, 2 Samuel 24:21-25, Genesis 33:20, Psalm 37:25, Philippians 3:20, Acts 7:1-49, 2 Samuel 12:10-13, Psalm 84:1-4, Psalm 37:1-40, Psalm 27:13, Genesis 26:25, Psalm 84:11  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Rehoboth

Contributed by Bola Folakemi Praise on May 18, 2020

When Isaac was in the land of Philistine he was rich and flourishing, they became Jealous of him and the king (Abimelech) sent him away.

17 So Isaac moved away from there and encamped in the Valley of Gerar, where he settled. 18 Isaac reopened the wells that had been dug in the time of his father Abraham, which the Philistines had stopped up after Abraham died, and he gave them the same names his father had given them. 19 Isaac’s ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 26:17-22

Denomination: Pentecostal

Redigging The Wells

Contributed by John Gaston on Oct 6, 2021

Isaac copied the spiritual journey of Abraham, trying to experience for himself, the Living God. He traveled the same places, rebuilt the same altars, told the same lies, redug the same wells, etc. And he DID find God. We need to also mimic our fathers to meet their God!

REDIGGING THE WELLS Gen. 26:17-24 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: Trying to Deceive, He Got Deceived 1. Jerry Carney is an antique dealer who’s always on the lookout for valuable antiques. He buys them cheap and sells them in his Antique Shop for a big profit. 2. One day Jerry drove to a small town ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 26:17-24

Denomination: Assembly Of God

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

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)

More Is Coming Series

Contributed by Bala Samson on Jun 9, 2021

Don't panic or be intimidated at the initial failure that you may encounter or the scarcity that you may see temporarily, keep pressing forward to reach abundance.

More is coming- Part 1 Genesis 26:18”Then Isaac dug again the wells of water which had been dug in the days of his father Abraham, for the Philistines had stopped them up after the death of Abraham; and he gave them the same names which his father had given them.” I tell you I am super excited to ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 26:18

Denomination: Pentecostal

Dug Again – Part 3 Series

Contributed by Bala Samson on Jun 18, 2021

Isaac was no coward to run away because of opposition, though humble and obedient, he also had a steely determination to stick to his work and succeed.

DUG AGAIN – Part 3 Genesis 26:18”Then Isaac dug again the wells of water which had been dug in the days of his father Abraham, for the Philistines had stopped them up after the death of Abraham; and he gave them the same names which his father had given them.” When God opens a door for you, none ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 26:18

Denomination: Pentecostal

Unstoppable

Contributed by Bala Samson on Apr 29, 2022

OBEYING GOD’S WILL IN YOUR LIFE, DOES NOT GUARANTEE A STRESS-FREE, HASSLE-FREE AND TROUBLE-FREE LIFE; ON THE CONTRARY, IT CAN BE UNEASY, TURBULENT AND UNCOMFORTABLE; HOWEVER, GOD WILL NEVER LEAVE YOU NOR FORSAKE YOU.”

Dug again Genesis 26:18”Then Isaac dug again the wells of water which had been dug in the days of his father Abraham, for the Philistines had stopped them up after the death of Abraham; and he gave them the same names which his father had given them. With health tips floating everywhere, ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 26:18

Denomination: Pentecostal

Biblical Perspectives On Encounters With God Series

Contributed by Dr. Madana Kumar, Phd on Jun 3, 2022

Whether you are looking for spiritual growth as a Christian or you are looking to lead like Jesus in your leadership journey, one thing is certain. You cannot do that without an encounter with God.

Encounter With God Part 1 Biblical Perspectives on Encounters A video version of this message can be seen at https://youtu.be/_BuzSsNHZ_I Good morning. Some of you know my conversion story. You can watch my full conversion story in YouTube. (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tvpxU6D-asM ). I am ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 28:12-15, Genesis 26:24, Revelation 21:3, Matthew 28:20, Deuteronomy 4:29, Jeremiah 29:13, Psalm 145:18, Acts 17:27, John 4:4-42, Luke 19:1-9, John 15:16, 2 Chronicles 16:9  (view more)  (view less)

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

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

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