Sermons on Jacob At Jabbok:

No Longer A Deceiver

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Sep 28, 2015

To show that GOD changed our names to CHRISTians as follower of GOD before enemies of GOD we prevail over GOD (in our prayers) and with men.

I. EXORDIUM: Do you rule with GOD? Yes. Galatians 6:16 Galatians 6:16 (Amplified Bible) Peace and mercy be upon all who walk by this rule [who discipline themselves and regulate their lives by this principle], even upon the [true] Israel of God! II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 32:28

Denomination: Pentecostal

Blessed By Grace

Contributed by Christian Cheong on Jul 6, 2014

God treats you with GRACE. He comes to ASSURE you, of His presence and promise. He wants to BLESS you.

Isaac has twin sons, Jacob and Esau. Right from the beginning, Gen 25 tells us they were very different. • Esau a skilful hunter, always out in the open country, and Jacob staying in the tents, a homemaker. • There was rivalry between them, right from the start. Genesis records two ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 28:10-22

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Life Of Joseph - Part 1 Series

Contributed by Rich Anderson on Feb 14, 2011

It is said that every man or woman's life contains sufficient material for a great novel. Joseph's life certainly did.

Chuck Swindoll in his book entitled “Joseph” writes, “The Bible is the supreme Book on human personality. From Adam in Genesis to Satan in the Apocalypse, its portraits are unforgettable. Augustine wrote how men wander over the earth and wonder at the rivers and the mountains ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 29:1-30

Denomination: Christian Church

The Life Of Joseph - Part 2 Series

Contributed by Rich Anderson on Feb 14, 2011

How do we feel when we are alone and discouraged? When we are beat up by the world wondering where God is in our lives? God is right beside us.

Last week we read a portion of the account of Jacob’s life. We read how Jacob had fallen in love with Rachael, but he was tricked into marrying Rachael’s sister Leah first. We looked at the children of Jacob, and who they were. And we looked at what would become the twelve tribes of ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 39:1-23

Denomination: Christian Church

The Life Of Joseph - Part 3

Contributed by Rich Anderson on Feb 14, 2011

Gos still uses people in incredible ways. He changes lives when we least expect it. He uses people and situations for His good.

The Apostle Paul writes in his letter to the Romans. Chapter 15 verse 4, “For whatever was written in earlier times was written for our instruction, that through perseverance and the encouragement of the Scriptures we might have hope.” And hope is certainly what we find as we study the ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 41:1-23

Denomination: Christian Church

The Life Of Joseph - Part 4 Series

Contributed by Rich Anderson on Feb 14, 2011

God's promises are just as much for us as they were for Joseph. His grace is still at work. His tender mercies accompany us from the pit to the pinnacle.

Oh the life of Joseph, Jacob’s son. This treasured story is found towards the end of the first book of the Bible, Genesis. Up to this point we have read about Joseph’s faithfulness and patience, even when he was persecuted and treated poorly. Even when he was left alone, disowned and ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 42:1-38

Denomination: Christian Church

The Life Of Joseph - Part 5 Series

Contributed by Rich Anderson on Feb 14, 2011

God created us to walk with Him, to trust Him, and believe in Him, just like the life of Joseph.

We can picture Joseph wearing that elegant Egyptian headdress he probably wore. We can picture him as he was living the lifestyle of an Egyptian, which he certainly lived. We can picture him in the court of the Pharaoh, second in command to the most powerful man on earth. Joseph was given this ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 43:1-34

Denomination: Christian Church

Don't Worry! Series

Contributed by Jonathan Kruschel on Feb 24, 2020

This Old Testament lesson shows us a man who learned how not to worry while not denying the realities of life and using common sense. Isn't this what Jesus was teaching in his Sermon on the Mount in Matthew 6:24-34?

“Here's a little song I wrote You might want to sing it note for note Don't worry, be happy. In every life we have some trouble But when you worry you make it double Don't worry, be happy” You might recognize those lyrics from the song released in 1988, “Don’t Worry, Be Happy.” ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 32:6-12, Matthew 6:24-34

Denomination: Lutheran

How To Survive Family Flaws - The Ultimate Guide To The Perfect Family Series

Contributed by Eduardo Quintana on Mar 10, 2020

Let me tell you about a man with lots of flaws who managed to survive! He lived his life deceiving others around him. He was always looking to get ahead, even if that meant that he had to trick others.

Let me tell you about a man with lots of flaws who managed to survive! This man lived his life deceiving others around him. He was always looking to get ahead, even if that meant that he had to trick others. One time, he tricked his brother into giving him all of his inheritance. Another time, he ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 4:7, Hebrews 11:4

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Heavenly Portals Or Potholes To Hell?

Contributed by Dr. Craig Nelson on Apr 28, 2020

There has been a dramatic increase in the number of those who say they are experiencing angelic visitations as a result of open heavenly "portals"

NASA has used spacecraft to detect energetic particles and magnetic openings in the Earth's magnetosphere. They are known as 'X-points' or electron diffusion regions where the magnetic field of Earth connects to the magnetic field of the Sun, creating an uninterrupted path leading ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:13-14, Proverbs 8:32-36, Genesis 28:12, Genesis 28:15, John 1:51, John 14:6, Joel 2:28-29, Psalm 24:7, Psalm 141:3, Psalm 78:23, Revelation 4:1-2, Luke 8:17, 1 Timothy 4:1-2, Ephesians 5:11, 2 Timothy 3:16, 1 Thessalonians 5:21  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Genesis 42

Contributed by Steven W. Satterfield on Aug 17, 2022

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Joseph’s Brothers Sent To Egypt Chapter Overview (www.biblemaster.com) Wesley’s Explanatory Notes interspersed through We have in this chapter, I. The humble application of Jacob's sons to Joseph, to buy corn, verse 1-6. II. The fright Joseph put them into, for their trial, verse 7-20. ...read more

Denomination: Vineyard

Genesis 43

Contributed by Steven W. Satterfield on Aug 17, 2022

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www.biblemaster.com (Wesley’s Explanatory Notes interspersed throughout) Here the story of Joseph's brethren is carried on. I. Their melancholy parting with their father Jacob, in Canaan, verse 1-14. II. Their meeting with Joseph in Egypt, verse 15-34. Now the famine was severe in the ...read more

Denomination: Vineyard

Isaac--Fool Me Once, Shame On Me!

Contributed by Jonathan Spurlock on Feb 16, 2021

Isaac asked his son Esau to prepare a special dinner. Several things happened, though, that changed the family dynamic forever.

Introduction: At the time of this incident, Isaac was considered an old man, and he was afraid he was going to die soon. He asked Esau, his oldest son, to prepare him some food from game Esau would hunt in the fields. The rest of this story is a classic of deceit, in that a family was torn apart ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 27:1-46, Genesis 28:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

Esau Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Feb 28, 2022

The hated King Herod in the New Testament is an Edomite. He is the one who will try to kill the Messiah (Jesus) while still a baby by decreeing that all Israelite children up to the age of two be murdered.

Esau As firstborn, Esau is the natural heir and Isaac's successor. Esau is the elder son of Isaac in the Hebrew Bible. The Christian New Testament alludes to him in the Epistle to the Romans and the Hebrews. He is mentioned in the Book of Genesis and Obadiah and Malachi's prophets. ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 33:9

Denomination: Baptist

Polygamous Life (Genesis 30)

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Jul 9, 2024

Can God show mercy upon very imperfect servants? Does Jacob's life reveal that polygamy simply does not work? Was God's design from the beginning of one man and one woman simply the best? Let's look at Genesis 30.

Does Jacob’s life reveal why polygamy does not work? Did Leah suffer because of this selfish lifestyle? Did competition between wives make family harmony difficult? Did God bless Jacob despite his personal failings? Did God know what He was doing when He designed marriage to be between one man and ...read more

Denomination: Baptist