Sermons on grabbers: showing 31-45 of 176

The Man Who Wrestled With God

Contributed by Maurice Brown on Mar 18, 2001

Challenges and Changes in the Life of Jacob.

INTRODUCTION A. One of the greatest tragedies of World War II was the suffering of the people of Lenningrad, Russia, under siege from German army. 1. More than half the population died during the winter of 1942 2. Jan.13, 1943 Soviet troops broke through German lines, and ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 32:22-32

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Good Samaritan Series

Contributed by Charles Salmon on Feb 7, 2005

The three character types and philosophies seen in Jesus’ story of the Good Samaritan.

The Good Samaritan Luke 10:30-37 INTRO.: The background of this story is a question that came to Jesus from a lawyer: "What must I do to inherit eternal life?" His motive was to test Jesus. Jesus turns the question back to him and he answers correctly. To onlookers, it must have seemed he asked a ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:30-37

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Yabboke A Place Of Total Surrender

Contributed by Dr. Steve Newton on Sep 29, 2017

Yabboke was the place Jacob wrestled with God. See why Jacob was able to rename this place Peniel. This is a journey we all must make alone.

YAB-BOKE’ A Place of Total Surrender Gen 32:22 And he rose up that night, and took his two wives, and his two women servants, and his eleven sons, and passed over the ford Yab-boke’ 1. Yab-boke’ …. It may not Mean anything to you now • But I Pray that after you hear this message it will become ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Jacob Wrestles With God (Genesis 32:24-30)

Contributed by David Smith on Nov 28, 2007

Jacob, our Father in the fight, squares off against the Almighty on the field of combat....

"Jacob was left alone; and a man wrestled with him until daybreak. (25) When the man saw that he did not prevail against Jacob, he struck him on the hip socket; and Jacob’s hip was put out of joint as he wrestled with him. (26) Then he said, "Let me go, for the day is breaking." But Jacob said, "I ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 32:24-30

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

Not By Might

Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Mar 13, 2012

Throughout the Biblical narratives God had been seeking for available, obedient and faithful men to lead His people and extend His Kingdom. Will you be one of them?

• Building the temple in OT times • Today we are the temple (1 Corinthians 3: 16-17) “Do you not know that you are the temple of God and that the Spirit of God dwells in you? If anyone defiles the temple of God, God will destroy him. For the temple of God is holy, which temple you ...read more

Scripture: Zechariah 4:6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Jacob Wrestles With God - A Reflection On Genesis 32

Contributed by David Smith on Dec 21, 2006

Father Dave’s Sermon on wrestling with God. Real growth experiences always involve struggle and pain. And so Jacob, at the turning point of his life, wrestles all night with a dark and shadowy figure by the river Jabbok. He struggles. He fights. He is wo

"Jacob was left alone; and a man wrestled with him until daybreak. (25) When the man saw that he did not prevail against Jacob, he struck him on the hip socket; and Jacob’s hip was put out of joint as he wrestled with him. (26) Then he said, "Let me go, for the day is breaking." But Jacob said, "I ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 32:24-30

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

Give Me Five! Series

Contributed by Eric Olson on Nov 27, 2001

This sermon outlines some important life issues and why we should stand on a few spiritual facts. It was written to exort Christians to extend their hand and say "Hey God! Give me five" (Five spiritual Blessing)

Attention Grabber: Write the word Blessings on sheets of paper-one large letter per sheet. Hide the letters in various parts of the room. As students arrive, invite them to figure out the subject of today’s lesson by finding the nine hidden letters and piecing the word together. Have Students ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:1-18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Yes, God Still Is In Control

Contributed by Dan Borchert on Aug 30, 2002

Sometimes in our lives we feel that God is not there for us. However, despite what we might think God is always in control

Habakkuk Yes, God still in control Introduction Attention Grabber: The commercial with the guy running a marathon and “Bonking” In many regards our faith is like that. We get so far stumbling around and we do not feel like God is listening. Background 1. The world was not looking good. 2. It ...read more

Scripture: Habakkuk 1:1-10

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

The Song Of Second Chances Series

Contributed by Allen James on Dec 13, 2009

The third message in The Song of Heaven series explores the song of Zechariah and the theme of a "Song of Second Chances."

The Song of Second Chances • Luke 1:68-80 KEY THOUGHT: The depth of our faith is not revealed until God makes clear our personal responsibility in His plan of salvation for all peoples. READ LUKE 1:68-80 FOUR SPIRITUAL PRINCIPLES FROM THE LIFE OF ZECHARIAH I. The principle of HIS PRESENCE. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:67-80

Denomination: Baptist

Spiritual Moodiness-Busted!

Contributed by Howard Strickland on Oct 4, 2008

God’s word creates an atmosphere to be healed and helped in every area- including ourselves!

Spiritual Moodiness-Busted! Text: Isaiah 43:1,7 Show video called "Fastlane" by sermonspice.com But now, thus says the LORD, who created you, O Jacob, And He who formed you, O Israel: “ Fear not, for I have redeemed you; I have called you by your name; You are Mine.7 Everyone who is ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 43:1-7

Denomination: Church Of God

The Prayer Of Jabez Introduction Series

Contributed by Edward Hardee on Nov 9, 2007

Introducting the Prayer of Jabez series.

The Prayer of Jabez Introduction Theme: Text: 1 Chronicles 4:9-10 Now Jabez was more honorable than his brothers, and his mother called his name Jabez, saying, "Because I bore him in pain." And Jabez called on the God of Israel saying, "Oh, that You would bless me indeed, and enlarge my ...read more

Scripture: 1 Chronicles 4:9-10

Denomination: Church Of God

Jacob And Esau Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Nov 24, 2017

The birth of Esau and Jacob in Genesis 25:19-34 teaches us that by his sovereign grace God chooses the least to be his victorious people.

Scripture Today we begin a new series of sermons on “Isaac’s Descendants.” Isaac was the promised child born to Abraham and Sarah in their old age when Sarah was long past the age of bearing children. Eventually a bride was secured for Isaac from Abraham’s family in Mesopotamia. Rebekah left her ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 25:19-34

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

A Wrestling Match With God

Contributed by Roger Hasselquist on Sep 12, 2022

Jacob needed to deepen his relationship with God. He also needed an object lesson that would teach him some things about the way he related to God. Because Jacob needed a change. Most of us need that too, both the lesson and often the change.

Alba 4-21-13 A Wrestling Match With God Genesis 32:22-32 Most of you probably know about the song called “A Boy Named Sue” that was recorded by Johnny Cash. It is about a boy whose father left him and his mother when he was little, but before leaving named the boy Sue. Part of the song goes like ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 32:22-32

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Finding Your God-Given Dream Series

Contributed by Brian Atwood on Apr 9, 2005

Three precepts for finding God’s big dream for your life. Second sermon in four-part series, "Dreaming Big for God."

Most sports fans know the name of Reggie White, great defensive end for the Green Bay Packers who recently went to be with the Lord. Some do not know that he was an ordained minister. Before signing a $17 million deal with the Packers, White said publicly that he would look to God to tell him ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 32:24-30

Denomination: Baptist

When Foolishness Becomes Creative Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Nov 10, 2014

Foolishness is not just a general concept, it shows itself in concrete situations, like the three we will examine this morning.

When Foolishness Becomes Creative (Proverbs 22:13-14, 16) 1. Sometimes you wonder how some creative people could have such little sense. 2. A New York fugitive that jumped bail and fled from one of upstate New York’s biggest pot busts in history has been caught in Oregon after 20 ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 22:13-16

Denomination: Independent/Bible