Sermons on House Of Jacob:

Longing For Home Series

Contributed by Ken Mckinley on Jan 23, 2018

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

Scripture: Genesis 31:1-21

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Back To Bethel

Contributed by Jonathan Spurlock on Aug 19, 2020

Jacob had stopped at Bethel on his way to his uncle's property. He didn't have much with him when he got there but he was able to become wealthy. Now it was time to for him to leave--and he stopped again at Bethel.

Back to Bethel Based on a message preached several years ago (not an exact transcription) Preface: Some people I’ve known have talked about “going back to Bethel”, and I really didn’t understand all they were talking about at the time. There are even some songs which mention this. In fact, one of ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 35:1-15

Denomination: Baptist

Genesis Chapter Twenty-Seven Series

Contributed by Tom Shepard on Oct 3, 2023

These are thoughts on Genesis Chapter Twenty-Seven. 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 TWENTY-SEVEN OVERVIEW Overall what is happening in this chapter is that Jacob receives the blessing of Isaac with the help of Rebekah and trickery. Thomas Coke (1801) – Genesis 27 Jacob, clothed in the garments of Esau, is blessed by Isaac. Esau, hearing of Jacob's action, ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 27:1-46

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Genesis Chapter Forty-Nine Series

Contributed by Tom Shepard on Dec 11, 2024

These are thoughts on Genesis Chapter Forty-Nine. 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 FORTY-NINE OVERVIEW Overall what is happening in this chapter is that Jacob blesses his sons before he dies. Joseph Benson’s Commentary (1857) - Genesis 49 Jacob, being about to die, blesseth his sons, and foretelleth what shall happen to each of them hereafter. He giveth them ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 49:1-33

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Sermon On An Assay Of Tenacity

Contributed by William Meakin on Dec 27, 2024

Tenacity is defined as the quality or fact of being very determined. Its assay is the critical analysis of the inherent outcome.

Amelia Earhart, the female American aviator once remarked: “The most difficult thing is the decision to act, the rest is merely tenacity. The fears are paper tigers. You can do anything you decide to do. You can act to change and control your life; and the procedure, the process is its own reward.” ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:13, Ephesians 4:1, 2 Peter 1:21, 1 Corinthians 2:10-11

Jacob-When He Heard Some Very Good News Series

Contributed by Jonathan Spurlock on May 27, 2022

Jacob had been told his favorite son, Joseph, had been killed many years before this incident took place. Then he received some very good news that changed everything for him!

Introduction: Jacob had believed Joseph, his favorite son, had been killed many years before. Now he not only heard the news, but saw proof, Joseph was alive. This was some of the best news Jacob had ever heard! 1 The good news when he heard about Joseph being still alive Text: Genesis 45:25-28, ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 45:25-28, Genesis 46:1-7, Genesis 46:28-30

Denomination: Baptist

Wrestling With God (Genesis 32)

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Jul 12, 2024

Do we wrestle with God in prayer or do we give up? Let's look at Genesis 32.

Jacob’s name meant a heel catcher, someone who gets ahead by slowing someone else down. God had prophesied to Rebekah that the older would serve the younger, but Jacob took the inheritance and the blessing by tricking his brother. Was his suffering under a wage-cheating father-in-law a good lesson ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Wrestling With Sanctification

Contributed by Michael Blitz on Jul 21, 2024

The life of Jacob is a wonderful story which shows us the struggle in this world we go through as we wrestle with trusting in God as He converts our lives from where we were, to where He is taking us.

Good Morning. Last week, we focused on the Gospel, becoming a Christian, and Romans 6:23 which says that “The Wages of Sin is Death, but the Free Gift... This week we move to what comes next, changing our life having become believers, which is displayed wonderfully in the story of Jacob in Genesis. ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 32:22-31

Denomination: Anglican

Genesis 48

Contributed by Steven W. Satterfield on Aug 20, 2022

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Wesley’s Explanatory Notes, www.biblemaster.com In this chapter Jacob's dying words are recorded, because he speaks by a spirit of prophecy; Abraham's and Isaac's are not. God's gifts and graces shine forth much more in some than in others upon their death-beds. I. Joseph ...read more

Denomination: Vineyard

You Can't Fight With God PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Dec 14, 2023

This sermon encourages us to wrestle with God's Word, surrender our wills, and trust in His steadfast love, as exemplified by Jacob's encounter with God in Genesis 32.

Greetings, beloved, in the name of Jesus Christ, our Savior, and Redeemer. It is always a joy to gather with you, to share in the fellowship of the Spirit, and to turn our hearts and minds toward the Word of God. We are here, not by accident, but by divine appointment. Our gracious God has called ...read more

Topics: Genesis, Jacob, Wrestling

Dreams In The Bible - Part 1 – Jacob's Ladder Series

Contributed by Antonio Silveira on Apr 4, 2012

The ancients understood that the world of dreams opens a channel of communication between mankind and the spiritual world, and opens sleepers to a different realm from the one they manage during the day.

The ancients understood that the world of dreams opens a channel of communication between mankind and the spiritual world, and opens sleepers to a different realm from the one they manage during the day. The ancients dared to imagine, moreover, that this mysterious communication is one venue in ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 28:10-12

Denomination: Baptist

Reconcilable Differences. The Reconciliation Of Jacob And Esau - Genesis 33

Contributed by William Akehurst on Sep 2, 2024

Do you need reconciliation in your life? Is the fear of confrontation holding you back from fulfilling GOD’s Purpose in your life? Have you changed from what or who you once were? Don't let the past hinder your future. When we surrender ourselves to the LORD, we should...

2024.09.01.Sermon Notes. Reconciliation of Jacob and Esau - Genesis 33:1-20 William Akehurst, HSWC BIG IDEA: Do you need reconciliation in your life? Is the fear of confrontation holding you back from fulfilling GOD’s Purpose in your life? Have you changed from what or who you once were? ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 33:1-20, Genesis 27:29, John 13:13-17, 1 Timothy 6:6, Genesis 31:13, Jeremiah 32:17, Jeremiah 32:26-27, Luke 1:37  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Broken But Blessed Series

Contributed by David Taylor on Oct 11, 2016

The Patriarchs Broken but Blessed Genesis 32 For Jacob, like the rest of us, sin is a moral virus that is wreaking havoc in his life. God’s covenantal love and grace and mercy.

The Patriarchs Broken but Blessed Genesis 32 David Taylor September 11, 2016 We are in the midst of our series, “The Patriarchs,” where we have looked at the life of Abraham, Isaac, and now Jacob. For Jacob, like the rest of us, sin is a moral virus that is wreaking havoc in his ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 32:1-32

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Genesis 31:1-18 - How To Overcome A Victim Mentality Series

Contributed by Ross Cochrane on Feb 28, 2015

Are they really ready to break free from their self-destructive cycle? Are you? If Jacob decides to act on what God has said what would it look like in their lives? What will it look like in yours?

Genesis 31:6-16 - HOW TO MAINTAIN A VICTIM MENTALITY KEY WORDS: Victim, rescuers, self- defeating behaviour, blame game, Genesis 31, Jacob, Laban, Victim Mentality, I AM A VICTIM For over 20 years he has agreed to play the part of the victim. He is now trapped, his wheels condemned to running ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 31:1-18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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

Contributed by Ross Cochrane on Feb 28, 2015

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

Scripture: Genesis 31:1-55

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational