Sermons on Jacobs Dream:

A Pit, A Prison, A Palace Series

Contributed by Nelson Emeonu on Jul 3, 2014

Every vision and good dream must be tested. Prison experience is a challenge of destiny. The way you pass it may make or mar you.

We are still in the story of Joseph and his journey of life. His ways showed that greatness is born of sorrow. Every vision and good dream must be tested. Prison experience is a challenge of destiny. The way you pass it may make or mar you. What is a prison experience? a. It is a place where ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 39:19-23

Denomination: Anglican

Achan In The Camp

Contributed by Leighton (Lee) Vary on Jun 10, 2016

Is our church failing its potential? Has the great things we dreamed of not come about? Why is our ministry so weak?

I. Introduction A. Last Sunday I was asked what kind of program we could institute to help the church. 1. I didn’t have an answer then, but it started me to thinking a. Then I remembered the words I had heard years ago from many pastors and teachers b. Even the very best of programs ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 7:1-21

Denomination: Baptist

The Coming Of Immanuel Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Dec 24, 2015

If we want to see God turn our disappointments into dreams come true, like Joseph, we must trust and obey Him.

Show video: Mary and Joseph (Skit Guys) “…Joseph, I’m pregnant.” Imagine Joseph’s disappointment when he heard those words. According to the custom of the day, the engagement period was a time to prove the purity of the bride-to-be. They were engaged for a year. And ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-25

Denomination: Evangelical Free

The Colossal Image Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 22, 2021

In the dream of Nebuchadnezzar we see in the miraculous stone's demolishing of the colossal image the triumph of the kingdom of God over the kingdoms of men.

If we say something is big we assume we have said something important. If the grand stand is packed with the biggest crowd ever, this is a big deal, even if the game was not worth seeing. The big blast is all the rage on the screen or on the stage. Everything has to be gigantic to get our ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 2:31-45

Go! And Trust In God's Plan - Proverbs 19:21 Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Feb 15, 2025

We map out our lives, set goals, and pursue dreams. Yet, there is a greater plan at work—the divine plan of God.

Go! And Trust in God's Plan - Proverbs 19:21 Introduction: Have you ever made plans only to see them fall apart? Have you ever set out on a course of action, believing it was right, only to find yourself facing obstacles and detours? As humans, we love to plan. We map out our lives, set goals, ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 19:21, Proverbs 16:9, James 4:13-15, Isaiah 46:9-10, Romans 8:28, Luke 22:42, Isaiah 55:8-9, Philippians 4:6-7, Proverbs 3:5-6, Romans 12:2, Jeremiah 29:11, Romans 10:9  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

When The Lord Turns The Captivity

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on May 7, 2025

When the Lord turns your captivity, it will feel like a dream, but it will be your new reality. The sorrow of yesterday will be forgotten in the joy of your restoration.

WHEN THE LORD TURNS THE CAPTIVITY By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Psalm 126:1-6 “When the Lord turned again the captivity of Zion, we were like them that dream. Then was our mouth filled with laughter, and our tongue with singing: then said they among the heathen, The Lord hath done great ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 126:1-6, Job 42:10

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The God Who Builds Ruins Again Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Aug 8, 2025

No ruin is too broken for God to rebuild. Whether it is a life, a ministry, a dream, or a city, He has the power to restore and make it new again.

THE GOD WHO BUILDS RUINS AGAIN By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Amos 9:11 (KJV) – "In that day will I raise up the tabernacle of David that is fallen, and close up the breaches thereof; and I will raise up his ruins, and I will build it as in the days of old." Supporting Texts: Isaiah ...read more

Scripture: Amos 9:11

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Goals For A Lifetime

Contributed by Mark Opperman on Sep 30, 2015

Dream BIG! Jesus has amazing dreams for your life! Let them come! He wants to give you whatever you ask as you seek to help others around you find Him and come to know Him! He has so much more if we will just ask and step out in faith.

Goals for a Lifetime John 14:1-14 1 "Do not let your hearts be troubled. Trust in God; trust also in me. 2 In my Father's house are many rooms; if it were not so, I would have told you. I am going there to prepare a place for you. 3 And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come back and ...read more

Scripture: John 14:1-14

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Why Jesus Chose To Not React To Cultural Or Personality Traits But focused On Principles

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

1. Jesus knew that He would have been accused of partiality by giving favorable treatment to the rich young ruler over the woman at Jacob's well.

1. Jesus knew that He would have been accused of partiality by giving favorable treatment to the rich young ruler over the woman at Jacob's well. Surely, Jesus understood all of the elements of social-cultural norms and the intricacies of personalities, but He chose to objectively address all ...read more

Scripture: Mark 4:34-37

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Can We See The Face Of God?

Contributed by Brian Buriff on Apr 25, 2007

Reconciling scriptures that suggests that some people (like Jacob & Moses) saw God face to face and scriptures that say "No one has seen God".

1 John 3:2 “Beloved, now we are children of God; and it has not yet been revealed what we shall be, but we know that when He is revealed, we shall be like Him, for we shall see Him as He is.” Rev 21:23-25 “The city had no need of the sun or of the moon to shine in it, for the glory of God ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 3:2

Denomination: Church Of God

Call Forwarding

Contributed by Perry Greene on Sep 10, 2013

This chapter of The Story covers Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob. I chose to focus on Abraham, pointing out that he influences generations after him by his faith.

1. The Story -- an overview of God's story -- last week in the "Book of Beginnings" we looked at Creation to Noah a. God Creates b. God Re-Creates 2. This Week -- Abraham -- Isaac -- Jacob 3. A Nailed Down Faith An 84 year old grandmother fiercely maintained her independence and lived alone in the ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:8-10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Strange Encounter At Jabbok

Contributed by Bright Adeyeye on Mar 27, 2020

The night by the Jabbok River made all the difference in Jacob's life. He met the Lord in a powerful way, and his life was changed forever.

THE STRANGE ENCOUNTER AT JABBOK "22 And he arose that night and took his two wives, his two female servants, and his eleven sons, and crossed over the ford of Jabbok. 23 He took them, sent them over the brook, and sent over what he had. 24 Then Jacob was left alone; and a Man wrestled with ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 32:22-28, Romans 12:1-2

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Identify The Thief PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Mar 20, 2024

This sermon explores the importance of preserving and reclaiming our God-given spiritual identities, using the story of Jacob and Esau in Genesis 27:1-38. Key

Good morning, friends. It's a joy to gather with you today, as we open our hearts and minds to the wisdom and revelation found in the timeless pages of God's Word. We are here to share, to learn, and to grow together as we seek to understand more deeply the profound truth of our faith. Today, we ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 27:1-38

Topics: Spiritual Identity Theft

Go For The Gulp Series

Contributed by D. Greg Ebie on May 7, 2003

50-DAY SPIRITUAL ADVENTURE - MARY If we are going to see our dreams become a reality then we have to learn to STEP OUT OF OUR COMFORT ZONES!

A nation that has suffered under Saddam Hussain’s oppressive hand is getting its first taste of freedom; people are beginning to dream again. Over the last few weeks we have been watching American and coalition forces strive to bring freedom to the Iraqi people. By air and land the Republican ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:26-38, John 19:25-27

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Two Visits From Gabriel Series

Contributed by Brady Boyd on Dec 14, 2020

There are four visits from Angels in the story of the birth of Jesus as told by Matthew and Luke. There’s no other instance in the bible, where God sent angels and dreams to speak to the key players.

Two Visits from Gabriel Christmas Eve 2020 There are four visits from Angels in the story of the birth of Jesus as told by Matthew and Luke. There’s no other instance in the bible, where God sent angels and dreams to speak to the key players. Gabriel was the angel who also spoke to the prophet, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:5-14, Luke 1:18-19, Luke 1:26-38, Luke 1:65

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational