Sermons on Jacob Married Leah And Rachel:

A Faith-Filled Future

Contributed by Chris Talton on Jan 13, 2002

When we look into the future, we can be filled with faith or fear. We can choose to be a blessing or dread tomorrow. Your choice.

January 6, 2002 Hebrews 11:20-22 “A faith-filled future” INTRODUCTION Of all the topics that I could bring up to welcome you into a new year, probably the worst would be to talk about new year’s resolutions. But that is exactly what we are going to do today. Oh, it won’t be the ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:20-22

Denomination: Baptist

God's Protection And Answered Prayer Series

Contributed by Bruce Landry on Jan 19, 2002

We continue to study Jacob’s walk as he returns to his homeland. God’s host meets Jacob just as he finds out some unsettling news. Esau is coming towards him with 400 men. Let us see the steps Jacob takes to prepare for this and in the process becomes

God’s Protection and Answered Prayer DBF 1/20/02 Genesis 32 Protection of God in our time of need Purposeful Prayer in our lives Purposefully striving for God’s Perfect will Have you ever found yourself in a situation that is beyond you, without any true means within yourself of getting ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 32:1-32

Denomination: Baptist

Wwf (Wrestling With The Father)

Contributed by Paul Tuck on Jan 20, 2002

Ok, Ok, you’re probably wondering what the title of this sermon is all about. Well, the letters “WWF” don’t stand for the World Wrestling Federation. They stand for Wrestling With the Father. And today’s message is about a man who did just t

Ok, Ok, you’re probably wondering what the title of this sermon is all about. Well, the letters “WWF” don’t stand for the World Wrestling Federation. They stand for Wrestling With the Father. And today’s message is about a man who did just that. Jacob wrestled with the Lord. ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 32:22-32

Denomination: Baptist

Wrestling With God

Contributed by Russell Brownworth on Apr 2, 2001

A message on settling the issue of an authentic relationship with God.

"Wrestling With God" Genesis 32.27 Of all the mysteries I would like solved before I die, it is the one that says you must struggle if you are going to grow. Growth always means struggle in one form or another. I struggled when I was a youth, trying to grow physically. We all struggled as ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 32:27, Genesis 32:22-31

Denomination: United Methodist

Contradictions, Confrontations, And Conflicts Series

Contributed by Charles Holt on Apr 13, 2001

Third in a series on Jacob which deals with his encounter with the angel at the brook Jabbok.

A Bible Study by Charles W. Holt email: cholt@gt.rr.com The Story of Jacob: Contradictions, confrontations and conflicts This chapter will emphasize two intense events that ultimately result in a profound change in Jacob’s character. In both instances prayer plays a key role. ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 32:1-32

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Liar

Contributed by Ken Sowers on Sep 1, 2003

Story of Jacob and Essau

Gen. 25:27-34 Gen. 27:1-40 Jacob and Essau - The far-reaching effects of broken relationships / communication in families. Rebekah sneaky too - taught her son well Perhaps Isaac and Rebekah loved differently for selfish reasons What do I get out of it Abraham, Isaac and later ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Building For The Next Generations

Contributed by Tim Byrd on Sep 8, 2003

It is good for us from time to time to be reminded the privileges and benefits that we enjoy as ours. But many of theses privileges and benefits are not ours by achievement but by inheritance.

“Building For the Next Generations” Date: September 7, 2003 A.M Service Place: Allendale Baptist Church Text: John 4:5-14 Introduction Harold Myra says; “In addition to the saints in Scripture, we have nearly 2,000 years of history that can and should be used as challenges to piety and faith. We ...read more

Scripture: John 4:5-14

Denomination: Baptist

Principles For Handling Change

Contributed by Andrew Chan on Jun 7, 2001

Manuscript of sermon on Gen.46:1-7 and learn from Jacob how to handle change.

Principles for Handling Change Genesis 46:1-7 by Andrew Chan, Senior Pastor, PBC, Vancouver, BC Sermon preached at South Vancouver Pacific Grace Mennonite Brethren August 8, 2001. A young minister just out of seminary, decided to take a job on the police force for a few months, in hopes that the ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 46:1-7

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Provocando A Dios

Contributed by Hector Rodriguez on Oct 29, 2001

A spanish sermon on the need to provoke God to bless us, just like Jacob did.

Provocando A Dios Texto: Génesis 32:24-30 Lucas 8:43-48; Lucas 18:2-5 Pastor: Hector .M. Rodríguez Introducción: Estaba leyendo la Biblia en el libro de Génesis, cuando me encontre en él capitulo 32 en donde pelea un varón (Dios) con Jacob, y yo miraba como Jacob estaba provocando a este ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 32:24-30, Luke 8:43-48

Denomination: Pentecostal

"The One Stairway To Heaven"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Jul 16, 2002

The God of Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob is the only Lord.

Genesis 28:10-19 “The One Stairway to Heaven” By: Rev. Kenneth E. Sauer, Pastor of Parkview United Methodist Church, Newport News, VA “There’s a lady who’s sure all that glitters is gold and she’s buying a stairway to heaven. When she gets there she knows, if the stores are all closed, with a ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 28:10-19

Denomination: United Methodist

God The Adversary/ God The Advocate

Contributed by Michael Pahls on May 2, 2001

An exposition of the story of Jacob’s wrestling of the Angel/God that reveals the importance of prevailing faith through the suffering and temptation in our lives.

GOD THE ADVERSARY/ GOD THE ADVOCATE Genesis 32:22-32 INTRO. JACOB: THE USED CAR SALESMAN Now as you may or may not know, Jacob was the grandson of Abraham and the younger son of Isaac. Now the name Jacob, as Genesis 25:26 confirms, comes from the Hebrew word “heel” and was understood to mean ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 32:22-32

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Genesis 53 Series

Contributed by Tom Owen on Aug 11, 2009

verse-by-verse

You know some of the things that people say on their deathbed are truly amazing. Let me read for you a few famous last words. “I have offended God and mankind because my work did not reach the quality it should have.” (Leonardo da Vinci, artist, 1519) “I am ready.” (Woodrow Wilson, US President, ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 49:1-33

Denomination: Baptist

Genesis 54 Series

Contributed by Tom Owen on Aug 11, 2009

verse-by-verse

The last time we were in the book of genesis we were listening to the last words of the great patriarch Jacob as he told his 12 sons what would become of them. [Read Genesis 49:28-33.] In a moment Jacob was gone. He had passed from this life to the next. For him it meant eternity with God and ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The Showdown At Jabbok's Ford

Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Jul 27, 2005

The incident at Jabbok’s Ford was a watershed in Jacob’s life. For it was a time where Jacob drew aside from everyone else to spend time alone with God. And if you mean business with God, he will mean business with you.

The Showdown at Jabbok’s Ford – a watershed in Jacob’s life Story: Bruce and the spider After the Scottish defeat at the battle of Falkirk, and then the terrible news of Wallace’s execution - Robert the Bruce is said to have been inspired to continue the struggle against the English - by the ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 32:21-31

Denomination: Anglican

Down And Dirty

Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Jul 28, 2005

Jacob wrestles with God in the dust before he returns to his homeland to face his brother Esau.

Down and Dirty – Genesis 32: 22 - 31 Intro: “The young man, Jacob was the kind of person that could enter a revolving door behind you and come out ahead of you.” --- Ever known anybody like that? --- If you don’t and everybody is looking at you, it’s probably you! I. Jacob – means trickster, ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 32:22-31

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed