Sermons on Isaac And Rebekah:

The Reputation Of This Church Is Important

Contributed by Warner Pidgeon on Apr 24, 2010

A 'full' text which I will expand upon as I preach. Peter's good reputation spread and people came to faith as he did things in Jesus' name. Our reputation is also very important ...

When I was a child I loved the Beano magazine, and as a parent I’ve enjoyed reading Dennis the Menace stories to my children. Matthew used to want me to read Horrid Henry stories to him, and now Rebekah does. Dennis the Menace and Horrid Henry have a reputation and they live up to it. Their ...read more

Scripture: Acts 9:32-43

Denomination: Anglican

Winning With People: Say The Right Words At The Right Time Series

Contributed by John Maxwell on Aug 10, 2006

It all happened so fast, it was difficult for Esther to draw the conclusion that she had to act. Wouldn’t her position as queen keep her safe? Or, could Haman take her life, too?

25 Ways to Win With People How to Make Others Feel Like a Million Bucks By John C. Maxwell and Les Parrott III 1. Start With Yourself – King Solomon (I Kings 3:5-14) 2. Practice the 30 Second Rule – Jesus and Simon Peter (John 1:42) 3. Let People Know You Need Them – Paul (II Tim. 4:11) / ...read more

Scripture: Esther 4:13-14

Denomination: Wesleyan

Has God Finished With Israel?

Contributed by Warner Pidgeon on Apr 16, 2014

A short talk asking an important question. This parable has often been used to say that God's promises to Israel have all been transferred away from Israel and given to the church. Is this what Jesus was saying? Who was he talking to?

When Stevie Wonder appeared on Top of the Pops and sang, “I just called to say I love you” – who was he singing to? Was it the studio audience? Was it the wider TV audience? Or was it the person on the other end of the phone? I’m almost certain it was the latter. Does it ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 21:33-46

Denomination: Anglican

How To Wrestle God And Win Series

Contributed by Paul Decker on Apr 20, 2002

We win with God by losing.

HOW TO WRESTLE GOD AND WIN Genesis 32:22-32 S: God’s blessing Th: Prayer: A Passion for His Presence Pr: WE WIN WITH GOD BY LOSING. ?: How? KW: Needs TS: We will discover in Genesis 32 three needs that we have in order to win in our losing battle with God. Inductive The _____ need we have is ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 32:22-32

Denomination: Baptist

The Tragedy Of Unoffered Prayer Series

Contributed by Bright Adeyeye on Oct 20, 2019

The greatest tragedy of life is not unanswered prayers but unoffered prayer. It is those who travail in prayer that will prevail in life! God is calling us to pray. Get ready to be celebrated.

THE TRAGEDY OF UNOFFERED PRAYER Genesis 25:21. "Isaac prayed to the Lord on behalf of his wife, because she was barren. The Lord answered his prayer, and his wife Rebekah became pregnant." 1 Samuel 12: 23 (NKJV) “Moreover as for me, God forbid that I should sin against the LORD in ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 25:21, 1 Samuel 12:23, James 5:16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Father's Fears Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Apr 7, 2021

The son is only a promise, but already Manoah is filled with anxiety. He is overcome by his inadequacy to be a father. In verse 8 he cries out in prayer, "O Lord, I beg you, let the man of God you sent to us come again to teach us how to bring up the boy who is to be born."

According to the Guiness Book of Records the last Emperor of Morocco, Moulay Ismail, who lived 100 years from 1627 to 1727 was reported to have fathered 548 sons and 340 daughters for a grand total of 888. He would, no doubt, say amen to the brief poem of Wilhelm Busch, "Becoming a father is ...read more

Scripture: Judges 13:1-13

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

What Is A Miracle?

Contributed by Alison Bucklin on Dec 29, 2025

The greatest miracle of all is knowing that things will come out right in the end because of God’s love for us.

My brother Jeremy picked me up at the airport a couple of weeks ago when I flew to Pittsburgh. He isn’t from Pittsburgh, though, he’s from Alaska. So we relied on Mapquest to get from the airport to the seminary. Pittsburgh is the hardest city to drive in I know. Well, they tell me Boston is worse, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 17:8-16, Matthew 6:31-34

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Fish And Chips Or Being Jesus To The World

Contributed by Ernie Arnold on Apr 19, 2022

What do we do after Resurrection? Jesus shares with us four quick lessons on some things that He wants us (His Church) to do today, tomorrow and for the rest of our time here on earth.

Scripture: John 21:1-25; 1 Corinthians 15:1-4 Title: Fish and Chips or Being Jesus to the World What do we do after Resurrection? Jesus shares with us four quick lessons on some things that He wants us (His Church) to do today, tomorrow and for the rest of our time here on earth. INTRO: ...read more

Scripture: John 21:1-25, 1 Corinthians 15:1-4

Denomination: Nazarene

Wrestling With The Future

Contributed by Adriel Morgan on Aug 14, 2006

How Jacob obtained the promise AFTER he struggled.

As I was watching television the other day I saw an interesting commercial for Dick Devos who is a candidate for governor here in the State of Michigan this year. It was interesting to me because of the angle he took. It wasn’t really a plea for people to vote for him. He didn’t have a laundry ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 32:22-29

Denomination: *other

A Dysfunctional Family Series

Contributed by Scott Maze on May 24, 2021

The beautiful story of Joseph has attracted a lot of attention through the years. Andrew Lloyd Weber thought so highly of the story that he developed the story of Joseph into a Broadway musical, Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat.

If you think you’re job is hard, think about this… Just like an NFL quarterback, NASA will schedule the launch of a rocket in an open window. A launch window is determined for each rocket and the window has several factors. Imagine the complications in attempting to place a land rover on the ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 37:2-13, Genesis 37:22-36, Genesis 22:17-18, Genesis 45:7-8, Hebrews 11:22, Romans 8:28  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

"Saints God's Choice" Romans Pt. 12 Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Jun 8, 2007

God choose the saints because they are individuals who have followed and aligned themselves with the Promise to Abraham. This promise is associated with faith in God – the willingness to believe and to be saved by faith not works.

“Saints God’s Choice” Romans pt. 12 Honoring the Graduates of New Life Community Church - play video by Blue Fish TV “Honoring Graduates” – recognize the graduates and hand out Bibles to them. Opening Story: Tell the story of Tiffany and her being healed of Cancer this last week. Thesis: God ...read more

Scripture: Romans 9:1-33

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Building Materials For A Good Home Series

Contributed by Bob Marcaurelle on Aug 8, 2018

Using Jacob and Rachael we see that the building materials of a good home include a commitment to God, to each other and to the home.

5 BUILDING MATERIALS FOR A GOOD HOME Gen. 29 - 30 From “Preaching through the Old Testament” homeorchurchbiblestudy.com bob marcaurelle In the land of Haran Jacob found two wives and wound up with thirteen children. He built quite a home for himself. And in this episode of love, marriage ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The Shepherds Of Christmas Series

Contributed by Ernie Arnold on Nov 8, 2023

This is another part of our S Series – The S of Christmas. This time we focus in on the Shepherds – 1. They knew how to Listen and Receive. 2. They knew how to Obey 3. They Knew How to Open their Mouths

Scripture: Luke 2:15-21 Theme: The S of Christmas – The Shepherds Title: The Shepherds of Christmas Proposition: Intro: This is another part of our S Series – The S of Christmas. This time we focus in on the Shepherds – 1. They knew how to Listen and Receive. 2. They knew how to Obey ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:15-21, Genesis 4:1-2

Denomination: Nazarene

My Destiny Helper Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Aug 14, 2025

God has designed the journey of life such that no one fulfils destiny alone. Throughout Scripture, we find individuals whose lives changed because someone divinely positioned helped them take the next step.

MY DESTINY HELPER By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: 1 Samuel 16:18-23 Supporting Texts: Genesis 41:9-14, Esther 2:15-17, Ruth 2:8-17, Isaiah 46:10-11, Romans 8:28 INTRODUCTION: God has designed the journey of life such that no one fulfils destiny alone. Throughout Scripture, we find individuals ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 16:18-23

Denomination: Assembly Of God