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  • Gary Stebbins avatar

    Gates Of Heaven

    Contributed by Gary Stebbins on Feb 24, 2008
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     | 5,801 views

    Jacob wrestled with issues of faith. Would he take the God of his father and grandfather to be his God? As Jacob was running from his brother Esau, God opened up to him the gates of heaven.

    Introduction Look at story of Jacob’s dream- general sense/what is God saying/doing in the earth now, here at COTR. Jacob’s Dream Gen 28:10-22 Gen 28:10 (who were Abraham, Isaac, Esau?) Jacob- on a journey by himself, alone, apart from family, running for his life. Jacob- deceiver- facing the ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

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    Bethel To El-Bethel

    Contributed by Norman Bernad on Sep 23, 2020
     | 3,837 views

    We know that Jacob worked for Laban for 20 years in total (Genesis 31:38). Genesis 29:18 indicates that Jacob spent 7 years working for Laban to receive Rachel as his wife.

    Bethel to El-bethel 1. Genesis 28: 10-19 2. Genesis 33. 18-20 3. Ps: 23 Illustration: A young boy went to the local store with his mother. The shop owner, a kindly man, passed him a large jar of suckers and invited him to help himself to a handful. Uncharacteristically, the boy held back. So ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Ken Ritz avatar

    Name It What You Want Series

    Contributed by Ken Ritz on Mar 1, 2016
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     | 14,102 views

    Part 4 of a series on the life of Jacob. Jacob changes his sons name from sorrow to "right hand" or strength. We also can choose how we look at our circumstances in life.

    Name It What You Want Dying To Self, Part 4 I was reading an article from the Wall Street Journal. Wildlife researchers in Germany and the Czech Republic have been studying migration patterns of deer in the two countries, and they were surprised to find out that deer never cross between the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    5. The Life Of Isaac- The Man Who Grew The Wrong Way Series

    Contributed by Bob Marcaurelle on Jan 6, 2020
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,000 views

    A message covering the life of Isaac who went from being a godly young man to a selfish old man.

    THE LIFE OF ISAAC “The Man Who Grew the Wrong Way (Genesis 21-35) 5. The Life of Isaac - The Man Who Grew the Wrong Way Genesis 21-35 Bob Marcaurelle homeandchurchbiblestudy.com bob marcaurells A special committee was evaluating the work of a teacher about whom they had ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Jerusalem Looms Ahead Series

    Contributed by Chris Appleby on Feb 23, 2015
     | 6,311 views

    If we try to be great in some other way than by becoming a servant, we'll lose whatever greatness we achieve. Only by becoming a slave of all, will we achieve greatness in God's Kingdom. The result is a life of following Jesus along the road to the cross

    I got a new pair of glasses this week. Not my everyday glasses. These are ones that are made so I can see what's on my computer screen without ending up with a cricked neck. They're fantastic. They make the characters on the screen look perfectly in focus. They just have one drawback. If I forget ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    Touched By God

    Contributed by Phillip Krueger on Nov 25, 2008
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    God wrestles with Jacob to make him stop running and deal with his problems.

    TOUCHED BY GOD [Genesis 32:22-32] FCC 8-24-08 1. Hidden treasures: a) June 6, 2003—A National Geographic team working with Iraqi and U.S. military authorities recovered one of the greatest archaeological treasure troves of all time. • A vault was discovered below the Central Bank in Baghdad, ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    "Seeing Jesus"

    Contributed by Ken Sauer on Mar 25, 2014
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    A sermon about light and darkness.

    John 9:1-41 "Seeing Jesus" This is the third week that we will be talking about the metaphors of "light and darkness" in the Gospel of John. Remember that, in John Chapter 1 we are told that "the light (Who is Jesus) shines in the darkness and the darkness doesn't extinguish it." Then it ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    It Is Time

    Contributed by Jerry Flury on Jan 5, 2010
    based on 24 ratings
     | 28,804 views

    Hosea tells Israel it is time for them to seek Jehovah that He might hear their prayer and see the evidence of their sincerity and rain His righteous blessing upon them rather than judgment. Like Israel I believe God is telling us today that “It is Time.”

    It is Time Hosea 10:12 “Sow for yourselves righteousness; Reap in mercy; Break up your fallow ground, For it is time to seek the Lord, Till He comes and rains righteousness on you.” After the death of Solomon, In 922 BCE, the Kingdom of Israel was divided. The northern Israelite tribes led by ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Gary Waguespack avatar

    Putting The "El" In "Behtel"

    Contributed by Gary Waguespack on Oct 25, 2001
    based on 54 ratings
     | 7,164 views

    God called Jacob to Bethel, so what’s he doing in Shechem?

    EL-BETHEL Intro: Jerome Engles, Babies & Hymnals, $.75. Years ago, a Pastor, named Jerome Engles was making an announcement in church about the new hymnals, a man in the congregation stood up and also announced the annual Baptism service where all the babies could be baptized. ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Rev. Samuel Arimoro avatar

    A Woman Full Of Good Works

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on May 8, 2025
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    Dorcas was a woman of grace, compassion, and impact. Her story teaches us that a life lived for others is never wasted.

    A WOMAN FULL OF GOOD WORKS By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Acts 9:36-43 "Now there was at Joppa a certain disciple named Tabitha, which by interpretation is called Dorcas: this woman was full of good works and almsdeeds which she did." - Acts 9:36 Supporting Texts: Proverbs 31:20–31, ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Practical Keys To Serving God With Excellence Series

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Oct 2, 2025
     | 421 views

    Serving God with excellence requires deliberate commitment, discipline, and an excellent spirit in every area of life and ministry.

    PRACTICAL KEYS TO SERVING GOD WITH EXCELLENCE By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Daniel 6:1-4 Key Verse: “Then this Daniel was preferred above the presidents and princes, because an excellent spirit was in him; and the king thought to set him over the whole realm.” (Daniel 6:3) Supporting Texts: ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Qualities Of A Faithful Church Worker Series

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jun 7, 2025
     | 1,261 views

    Being a church worker is not merely about holding a position or performing a task—it is a divine calling that requires faithfulness, humility, commitment, and spiritual discipline. God is not just looking for workers; He is looking for faithful ones.

    QUALITIES OF A FAITHFUL CHURCH WORKER By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: 1 Corinthians 4:2 Supporting Texts: Matthew 25:21, Colossians 3:23-24, Romans 12:11, Hebrews 6:10 INTRODUCTION: In every generation, the Church of Christ has advanced through the tireless efforts of faithful men and women ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    A Clean Heart

    Contributed by Dr. Jeremy Simpson on Mar 11, 2007
    based on 34 ratings
     | 11,979 views

    This is not a Lost Man asking this but a Saved man--The Cry of a man in Misery.

    WHEN DOES A CHRISTIAN NEED A CLEAN HEART? Psalm 51:10 "Create in me a clean heart, O God; and renew a right spirit within me" Introduction: 1. This is not a Lost Man asking this but a Saved man--The Cry of a man in Misery. 2. II Sam. 12--Nathan had told David that God had discovered His Sin but ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Rodney Kelley avatar

    When Failure Embraces The Forgiven Series

    Contributed by Rodney Kelley on Sep 1, 2009
     | 5,083 views

    After the death of Jacob, the brothers of Joseph expected judgment but received grace instead.

    Intro. Again, I am looking at the life of Joseph from a practical side, not merely a type, though the pictures of Christ and God are so strong, that we cannot help but see the truths. Jacob changed, and that change apparently strengthened his son that was about to face the ultimate storm. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Victor Ramlall avatar

    God's Welfare Program And Handfuls Of Purpose! Series

    Contributed by Victor Ramlall on Feb 26, 2013
    based on 3 ratings
     | 11,230 views

    The law of gleaning demonstrates God's provision for the poor who are required to make a diligent effort as opposed to the welfare system that exist in our day.

    Ruth 2:15-18 KJV And when she was risen up to glean, Boaz commanded his young men, saying, Let her glean even among the sheaves, and reproach her not: 16 And let fall also some of the handfuls of purpose for her, and leave them, that she may glean them, and rebuke her not. 17 So she gleaned in ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal