Sermons on Jacobs Prosperity:

God's Perfect Peace

Contributed by Melvin Maughmer, Jr. on Aug 11, 2022

Peace is something everyone wants, yet few people really seem to find. It can be defined as “tranquility, harmony, security, prosperity or well-being”. Perfect peace is the condition of freedom from disturbance within the soul

God’s Perfect Peace By Bishop Melvin L. Maughmer, Jr. OPENING: - When we look at the condition of the world today and we see Mass shootings, road rage, Covid, Monkey Pox, people killing people because someone got their order wrong at the drive thru window it is hard to envision peace. Maybe you ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 26:3, Exodus 22:4, Mark 4:39

Denomination: Apostolic

Sermon # 15 - Overcoming Fears Of The Past Series

Contributed by Andrew Dixon on Apr 22, 2025

Though our sins are as scarlet, when we come to the Lord Jesus and confess our sins, He will make them white as snow. For those who are living in fear and guilt from sins of the past, God’s word reminds us that there is forgiveness, freedom, healing and a brand new life ahead.

We read in Genesis 3:9, The LORD God called to the man and asked him, "Where are you?" (ERV) The Almighty God, who is the creator of heaven and earth, who is all-knowing called out to Adam in the Garden of Eden, and wanted to find out where he was. It was not that God did not know where ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 3:9, Genesis 32:7-8, Genesis 32:3-5, Genesis 32:16-18, Isaiah 1:11, Psalm 51:16-17, Genesis 32:10-11, Genesis 33:4, 1 John 1:9, Isaiah 1:18  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Other

Bouncing Back (Part One)

Contributed by Derrick Tuper on May 23, 2021

The term bouncing back comes from having suffered through something but not letting it stop you from continuing on. There are many great bounce back stories in the bible. Today we'll look at the example of Joseph, son of Jacob.

BOUNCING BACK The term bouncing back comes from having suffered through something but not letting it stop you from continuing on. When a boxer has an undefeated streak then suffers his first loss it can be devastating. He's no longer invincible. How will he handle it? Some come back and go on ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 39:2-23, Genesis 45:1-8

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Joseph From Freedom To Slavery...but God Was With Him. Genesis 39

Contributed by William Akehurst on Oct 28, 2024

Joseph went from freedom to a slave in Egypt, BUT GOD…was with him, and he prospered in everything he did as a testimony to others of GOD's Mercy and Grace. His reality couldn't be any further from what he had dreamt.

2024.10.27. Sermon Notes. Joseph a Slave in Egypt. But GOD was with him and doing a work in him. William Akehurst, HSWC BIG IDEA: Joseph went from freedom to a slave in Egypt, BUT GOD…was with him, and he prospered in everything he did as a testimony to others of GOD's Mercy and Grace. This ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 39:1-23, Matthew 28:20, Matthew 20:27-28, Colossians 3:23-24, Joshua 1:9, 1 Corinthians 10:13, 1 Peter 5:8-9, 2 Timothy 2:22, Isaiah 53:7, Matthew 27:13-14, Romans 8:28  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Make Room For The Camels

Contributed by David Smith on May 28, 2005

A message from Genesis Chapters 22,23,24 that shows the parrallel of Abraham, Isaac, & Jacob to God the Father, Son & Holy Spirit. It is also a message to validate the need for the Gifts of the Spirit.

Title: “Make Room For The Camels” Text: Genesis 24:10 “The history of what will happen in the future, is hidden in the book of Genesis” Ecclesiastes 1:9-10 – “The thing that has been, is that which shall be. There is nothing new under the son.” Ecclesiastes 3:15 – “If you want to know what will ...read more

Denomination: Church Of God

Liar And Thief At The Gate Of Heaven Series

Contributed by Bradley Hall on Jul 19, 2002

Despite his past, Jacob encounters God and sees that nothing is the same. God in Christ shows us how to protect ourselves from the devil’s claim that life is ordinary and meaningless.

Last week we established the fact that Jacob was a cheat. After that incident, and before the incident we read of today, we learn that he is a liar and a thief as well. You all know the story of how Jacob masquerades as Esau to obtain his father Issac’s blessing. It is not too much later that ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:24-43, Genesis 28:10-19

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Father's Day - The Blessing

Contributed by Melvin Newland on Mar 13, 2001

Dr. Gary Smalley wrote a book entitled, "The Blessing." In it he examines the blessing that Isaac bestowed upon Jacob. Let’s consider 4 ingredients of that blessing.

MELVIN M. NEWLAND, MINISTER RIDGE CHAPEL, KANSAS, OK REVISED - 2016 TEXT: Genesis 27:25 34 ILL. One day in school, Calvin, the precocious, smart-mouth kid of the Calvin & Hobbes comic strips, raised his hand in class. Warily, his bespectacled teacher, Mrs. Wormwood, asked, ...read more

Scripture: Judges 13:5, Genesis 27:25-34

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Presenting Hands: Taking, Working, Giving Series

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Jul 15, 2001

Follow the hands of Jacob, as they are involved in taking (because of his insecurity), in working for that which does not satisfy, but finally, in giving, as a result of their having wrestled with God. An appeal to struggle with God’s will.

Last week I began by giving you an eye test and an ear test. I wanted to help you discover that sometimes we don’t see what there is to see and we don’t hear what there is to hear. But God provides us vision and offers His word to help us with the “too much” in our world. Today I want to examine ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

"Five Steps To Keeping Ourselves In The Love Of God"

Contributed by Jerry Depoy on Jan 19, 2009

The funeral for Jacob is over. The eleven brothers of Joseph are afraid. They believe that Joseph might turn on them... But Joseph is not the “natural man.” He is a man who portrays the coming Christ... grace and truth.

Title of the message: “Five Steps to Keeping Yourself in the Love of God” Key verse: (Jude 1:21) Keep yourselves in the love of God, looking for the mercy of our Lord Jesus Christ unto eternal life. Introduction: The funeral for Jacob is over. The eleven brothers of Joseph are afraid. They ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 50:19-21

Denomination: Baptist

Shaping Your Legacy Series

Contributed by Vic Folkert on May 31, 2018

Jacob's blessing of his sons provides an opportunity for hearers to think about their legacy. A legacy is built by choices. Our legacy does not control us. In Christ, we create a new legacy.

SHAPING YOUR LEGACY—Genesis 49 Have you thought about what kind of legacy you will leave for your descendants? I’m not talking about wealth or property, but about the impact we have on the lives of others. We have all inherited a legacy. (Note to preacher: Personalize this!) I am a cheap ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 49:1-12

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Abraham And Isaac: Series

Contributed by William D. Brown on Jun 13, 2015

These all died in faith - it seems that this is referring to Abraham, Sarah, Isaac, Jacob and their immediate descendants. ~~ Abel and Noah also died in faith, but the “promises” were not particularly entrusted to them.

#10~ 11: 13-16~ and 17-19 ~ Heb.11: study~ SS 8-10-14 @@ Gen.22: Abraham and Isaac: Today we'll continue our study in Heb.11: "the hall of faith" chapter, our text verses are verses 13-16, and later 17-19, we'll talk mostly about ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:13-19

Denomination: Baptist

Your Personal Esau

Contributed by Bright Adeyeye on Dec 9, 2019

God had given Jacob a new beginning, a new name and a new identity. But there was something left undone. He had not sought forgiveness. As he was stepping into the new beginning, Esau was waiting.

YOUR PERSONAL ESAU "Now Jacob lifted his eyes and looked, and there, Esau was coming, and with him were four hundred men. So he divided the children among Leah, Rachel, and the two maidservants." Genesis 33:1. Genesis chapter 32 ends with a remarkable image from the life of Jacob. The ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 33:1, Hebrews 12:14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Knowing The Lord For Strength Series

Contributed by Kamalanathan Francis on Mar 10, 2022

Knowing the Lord is closely associated with being strong in life. Beginning from Abraham, Jacob, Joseph, Joshua and till the disciples of Jesus Christ, are known for being bold and strong in times of trouble.

Whether you live today as a victim or warrior, God is beside you to give you assurance for a bright future, if you are willing. The future brightness comes with one condition, that you know the Lord as it should be. Believers as much as they the rites and participation routine of their ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 52:7-8, Romans 14:23, Genesis 15:6

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Godly Discontent - Genesis 31:1-18 Series

Contributed by Scott Turansky on Jul 24, 2021

Jacob is going to move on from one job to another. He’s leaving his place where he has a job now and he’s going to go to another job.

In our story today in Genesis 31 we see that Jacob is going to move on from one job to another. He’s leaving his place where he has a job now and he’s going to go to another job. I want to prepare our hearts for this study today by imagining us being in the story. I think the best way to do that ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 31:1-18

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Character Study Of Esau Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Mar 21, 2025

Esau’s story is a lesson in priorities and choices. Though strong and skilled, his impulsiveness led to great losses. However, his ability to forgive Jacob shows that people can change.

CHARACTER STUDY OF ESAU – OLDER TWIN OF JACOB, ANCESTOR OF EDOMITES By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Genesis 25:29-34 "Then Jacob gave Esau bread and pottage of lentils; and he did eat and drink, and rose up, and went his way: thus Esau despised his birthright." Supporting Texts: ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 25:29-34, Genesis 25:19-34, Genesis 27:1-46, Genesis 32:1-21, Genesis 36:1-43, Hebrews 12:16-17  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Assembly Of God