Sermons on Jacobs Prosperity:

Shame In Shechem Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Feb 24, 2021

Don’t compromise in your commitment to the Lord nor with the godless culture that surrounds you, lest you be consumed by it.

There is an old Russian parable about a hunter who came to a clearing and encountered a bear. The hunter raised his rifle to shoot when the bear said, “Wait, what do you want?” The hunter replied, “A fur coat.” “That’s reasonable,” answered the bear. “I want a full stomach. Let’s sit down and ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 33:18-20, Genesis 34:1-31, 1 John 2:15-17, Genesis 35:1

Denomination: Evangelical Free

The Mystery Of The Childless King

Contributed by William Mouser on Dec 28, 2005

Fourth Sunday in Advent, this sermon sketches the Christmas solution to an ancient OT mystery: How God’s promise of an everlasting throne to David is kept after God also punishes David’s line with virtual childlessness.

The Mystery of the Childless King Psalm 132, 2 Samuel 7:4,8-16, Romans 16:25-27, Luke 1:26-38 Do you like murder mysteries? Do you like detective stories? I know that I do. And, evidently, so do a great many other people. Mysteries – whether they are about murders, or bank robberies, or ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:26-38

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

Joseph - From Petted Child To Inmate Series

Contributed by Roshelle Brenneise on Dec 26, 2024

Joseph came from a long line of spectacular failures. Lies. Deceit. Theft. Favoritism. Greed. Lust. Murder. You name the sin and we will probably find it somewhere in Joseph’s Family Tree.

January 11, 2025 As we approach the end of Genesis, there is one conclusion we can come to – People struggle. More often than not, when faced with a moral or ethical choice our list of characters failed. And they did so in spectacular fashion. Joseph came from a long line of spectacular ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 37:23-24

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

The Will Of God And The Family Feud Series

Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Aug 2, 2006

We would all be better off if we would just submit to the will of God.

The Will of God and the Family Feud Text: Gen. 27:1-40 Introduction 1. Read Gen. 27:1-17 2. Illustration: I find that doing the will of God leaves me with no time for disputing about His plans. — George Macdonald 3. Fighting the will of God is like spitting into the wind; it always leaves ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 27:1-40

Denomination: Methodist

Isaac: Son Of Promise, And A Father Of God’s Destiny

Contributed by Sterling Franklin on Jun 18, 2011

Though Abraham is declared to be the "father of many nations" by the LORD, his son Isaac is worth investigating this Father’s Day -- he was a man of faith: born a son of promise, and serving as an exquisite illustration of God’s destiny.

(What about Isaac?) Isaac -- Son of Promise, and a Father of God’s Destiny Given at Glorious King Jesus, 6/19/11, Sterling C. Franklin Father’s Day Message (Scripture Reading) Genesis 17:3-7 3 Then Abram fell on his face, and God talked with him, saying: 4 "As for Me, behold, My covenant is with ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 4:21-31

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Surely

Contributed by Dr. Stanley Vasu on Sep 6, 2025

7 CERTAINITIES IN THE WORD OF GOD

SURELY 1. Surely the Lord is in this place 2. God will surely visit you, and bring you out of this land to the land of which He swore to Abraham, to Isaac, and to Jacob. 3. I have surely visited you and seen what is done to you in Egypt 4. Surely there is a reward for the righteous; Surely He ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 28:16

Denomination: Pentecostal

Malachi – Pursuing The God Who Pursues Me Series

Contributed by Pat Damiani on Sep 16, 2013

God loves us so much that He continues to pursue us even when we rebel against Him. So He desires that we pursue Him with that same fervor.

As most of you know, I met Mary the summer after my freshman year at the University of Arizona when we were both working as Student Hosts for the orientation of incoming freshmen. Although I was immediately attracted to her, I was pretty shy around attractive girls back then, so it usually took me ...read more

Scripture: Malachi 1:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

Surrendering Your Family Series

Contributed by Harold Laubach Jr on Jan 28, 2012

This is a sermon on surrendering our families to God, and the blessings that result.

As we continue our sermon series on surrender this week, you will want to follow along in the book of Luke chapter 9. As we heard a bit ago, verses 57-62 talk about the costs of following our Savior. Well our subject this week, is still on surrender, but more specifically, Surrendering our ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:57-62

Denomination: Salvation Army

It Takes Faith (Part Five) Series

Contributed by Derrick Tuper on Jul 17, 2017

As we continue through Hebrews 11 we come to Abraham. Abraham believed God and was credited with righteousness. Abraham not only believed God but he obeyed God's commands. Let's take a look at Abraham's example and see what it takes faith to do.

IT TAKES FAITH (part five) Hebrews 11:8-10 INTRODUCTION: As we continue our journey through Hebrews 11 we come to Abraham. Abraham is known as the patriarch or father of the Israelites for he was the father of Isaac who was the father of Jacob who became Israel and fathered 12 sons who would ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:8-10, Genesis 12:1-5, Acts 7:1-5

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Waiting On God To Bring The Right Person Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on Aug 10, 2024

Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding...

The Bible teaches us several key principles about waiting on God to bring the right person. 1. "Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways submit to him, and he will make your paths straight." (Proverbs 3:5-6) This verse reminds us to ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 3:5-6, Psalm 37:4

How To Take Your Mountain

Contributed by Fernando Cabrera on Oct 27, 2004

What is your mountain of impossibility? God has given us the steps to take what was once impossible.

How to take your mountain By Pastor Fernando Cabrera Genesis 14 • Mountains are often symbolic of impossible situations • It means a lot of things to a lot of people: marriage, children, ministry, promotion, success in your job, getting your cell group started, winning a family or friend to the ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 14:1-15

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Not Of This World!

Contributed by Jeff Taylor on Jul 22, 2023

All of us, at some point in time, have a mutual desire. To be accepted. To feel wanted, loved and appreciated. Most of us want it so bad, we lose sight of our faith in the Lord. My Pastor has said on many occasions, "Compromise with the world is treason in the courts of Heaven."

All of us, at some point in time, have a mutual desire. To be accepted. To feel wanted, loved and appreciated. Most of us want it so bad, we lose sight of our faith in the Lord. Paul warns us about this very thing in Romans 12:1-2, "I beseech you therefore, brethren, by the mercies of ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:1-2

Denomination: Pentecostal

In The Furnace Of Affliction. Series

Contributed by Thomas Swope on May 8, 2013

A study of the book of Isaiah chapter 48 verses 1 through 22

Isaiah 48: 1 – 22 In The Furnace Of Affliction. 1 “Hear this, O house of Jacob, who are called by the name of Israel, and have come forth from the wellsprings of Judah; Who swear by the name of the LORD, and make mention of the God of Israel, but not in truth or in righteousness; 2 For ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 48:1-22

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

You Can't Hide Series

Contributed by Rob Watts on Nov 6, 2019

You have to make peace with Esau

Genesis 32:19-24 (GW) 19 He also commanded the second servant, the third, and all the others who followed the herds. He said, “Say the same thing to Esau when you find him. 20 And be sure to add, ‘Jacob is right behind us, sir.'” He thought, “I'll make peace with him by giving him this ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 32:19-24

Three Quick Lessons Of Life Series

Contributed by Terry Blankenship on Feb 26, 2013

Who am I? Where did I come from? Why am I here? Where am I going? Solomon pursues the meaning of life for us. did he discover the answer? Well, here are three quick lessons of life!

Ecclesiastes 7:1-29 Three Quick Lessons of Life Have you ever asked or been asked these questions about life? Who am I? Where did I come from? Why am I here? Where am I going? What’s the reason for my existence? Solomon did. He pursued the meaning of life and chronicles them for us in ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 7:1-29

Denomination: Baptist