Sermons on Jacobs Return:

Stay Awake

Contributed by Nickolas Kooi on Nov 20, 2018

A sermon that closes out the church year with the hopeful message of staying awake for Christ's return. This sermon teaches about Christ's return and applies it textually to the hearer's life

“Don’t touch that!! Its hot and you’ll burn your hand!” “Don’t eat that! It has been on the ground!” “You better button your jacket up or else you’ll get a cold!” “Look both ways before crossing the street so you don’t get hit by car!” Have you ever told someone these warnings? Have you ever ...read more

Scripture: Mark 13:14-23, Mark 13:1-37, Mark 13:24-37, Mark 13:1-13

Denomination: Lutheran

Rebuilding In The Ruins. Series

Contributed by Nickolas Kooi on Jul 9, 2020

This sermon looks at the Israelites' "return to worship" after the exile. Makes a great sermon for returning to worship, and for adjusting to changes in this new world and setting.

A few weeks ago, I was able to go back to Illinois and to see my brother confirmed. Before the service, it was nice to walk around and to visit the church I used to call “home.” There’s something nice and nostagilc about being back in places like that. I often see it here at Christmas and ...read more

Scripture: Ezra 3:8-13, 1 Corinthians 3:11, Matthew 7:24-25

Denomination: Lutheran

Character Study Of Rachel Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Mar 21, 2025

Rachel’s life was filled with love, struggle, and faith. Though she was Jacob’s beloved wife, she faced many difficulties, including barrenness and competition with her sister. Her story reminds us to trust in God’s timing, avoid jealousy, and remain faithful in the midst of challenges.

CHARACTER STUDY OF RACHEL – FAVOURITE WIFE OF JACOB, MOTHER OF JOSEPH AND BENJAMIN By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Genesis 29:18-20 "And Jacob loved Rachel; and said, I will serve thee seven years for Rachel thy younger daughter. And Laban said, It is better that I give her to thee, than ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 29:18-20, Genesis 30:1-2, Genesis 31:32-35, Genesis 35:16-20

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Joseph Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Feb 20, 2022

Joseph, son of Jacob and Rachel, lived in the land of Canaan with ten half-brothers, one full brother, and at least one half-sister. He was Rachel's firstborn and Jacob's eleventh son. Of all the sons, Joseph was preferred by his father, who gave him a "long coat of many colors."

Joseph is an important figure in the Bible's Book of Genesis. He was the first of the two sons of Jacob and Rachel (Jacob's twelfth child and eleventh son). He is the favorite son of the patriarch Jacob, and his jealous brothers sell him into slavery in Egypt, where he eventually ends up ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 37:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

The Ascension Of Elijah.

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Oct 19, 2013

Passing on the mantle: issues of succession in the church.

THE ASCENSION OF ELIJAH. 2 Kings 2:1-12. I. ASCENSION The taking up of Elijah by the LORD prefigures the ascension of the Lord Jesus, and anticipates our own meeting with Jesus in the air. 1. Elijah’s ascension was attended by horses and chariots. As Elisha and the sons of the prophets ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 2:1-12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Altar Of Prayer: Where God Meets Man Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jun 14, 2025

The altar of prayer is not just a physical location—it is a spiritual place of meeting, communion, and divine encounter.

ALTAR OF PRAYER: WHERE GOD MEETS MAN By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Genesis 28:10-19 Supporting Texts: Exodus 33:7-11, 2 Chronicles 7:1-3, 1 Kings 18:30-39, Luke 22:39-46, Revelation 8:3-5 INTRODUCTION: The altar of prayer is not just a physical location—it is a spiritual place of meeting, ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 28:10-19

Denomination: Assembly Of God

I Feel Like My Hair Is Growing Back

Contributed by Wayne Solomon on Jun 7, 2008

When Samson’s hair was cut he lost his power, the Spirit of God left him. However when his hair grew back and he returned to God his power came back. If we fail God and return our spiritual power returns.

I FEEL LIKE MY HAIR IS GROWING BACK Text: Judges 16:22 Howbeit the hair of his head began to grow again after he was shaven. a. Hair by definition is any of the cylindrical, keratinized, often pigmented filaments characteristically growing from the epidermis of a mammal. b. A growth of such ...read more

Scripture: Judges 16:1-30

Denomination: Church Of God

Lesson 1: Trim Your Lamps

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Oct 26, 2006

The parable of the 10 virgins (bridesmaids) is interpreted as Israel’s preparation for the Lord’s glorious return. However, the principle of getting ready for His return applies to us today.

A. INTRODUCTION: MATTHEW 25:1-13 The parable of the 10 virgins (bridesmaids) is interpreted as Israel’s preparation for the Lord’s glorious return. However, the principle of getting ready for His return applies to us today. B. TWENTY-TWO LESSONS FROM THE TEN BRIDESMAIDS 1. There is only one bride; ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

Olivet Discourse-Rapture Ready - Be Ready For Christ's Return. Parable Of The 10 Virgins_matthew 25.1-13 Series

Contributed by William Akehurst on Sep 27, 2025

Be ready for CHRIST’s return. Spiritual preparedness is personal, non-transferable, and essential for entering GOD’s kingdom - each one must be ready for the LORD’s return.

2025.09.28. Sermon Notes. Be Ready for Christ’s Return - Matthew 25.1-13 William Akehurst, HSWC Scriptures: Matthew 25:1-13, Matthew 7:21-23, Luke 12:35, Revelation 19:7, John 3:29, Revelation 19:7-9, 2 Peter 3:9-10, Matthew 24:36, Romans 8:9, Ephesians 1:13-14, Zechariah 4:1-6, 2 Peter 3:3-4, 1 ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:1-13, Matthew 7:21-23, Luke 12:35, Revelation 19:7, John 3:29, Revelation 19:7-9, 2 Peter 3:9-10, Matthew 24:36, Romans 8:9, Ephesians 1:13-14, Zechariah 4:1-6, 2 Peter 3:3-4, 1 Thessalonians 5:2, Romans 14:12, Genesis 7:16, Matthew 24:46, Romans 8:16, Matthew 5:14-16, 2 Corinthians 6:2, 1 Peter 4:7  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

With Only A Potsherd

Contributed by Roddy Chestnut on Oct 18, 2000

Thesis: Will man remain faithful to God even though he gets nothing in return? Intro.

Thesis: Will man remain faithful to God even though he gets nothing in return? Intro.: 1. Illust. It's easy to blame God. Sometimes we think of God as the author of everything that goes wrong in our lives. A man was once having one of those days when everything goes wrong. One thing after ...read more

Scripture: Job 2:7-10

Building Altars That Move God

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jun 17, 2025

Altars are spiritual power stations. They invite God’s presence, provoke His power, and seal His promises. Every believer must raise and maintain an altar that moves God.

BUILDING ALTARS THAT MOVE GOD By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Genesis 8:20-22 Supporting Texts: Genesis 12:7-8, 1 Kings 18:30-39, 2 Samuel 24:24-25, Psalm 50:5, Hebrews 13:10 INTRODUCTION: Altars are spiritual platforms where humanity meets divinity. In the Old Testament, altars were physical ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 8:20-22

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Teshuvah - Repent - Return (A Message For The Days Of Awe From Rosh Hashanah Through Yom Kippur)

Contributed by William Akehurst on Sep 14, 2021

We hear the word "repent" or "repentance" many times through scripture. But what does it really mean? Translated from the Hebrew word Teshuvah, we can dig deeper by understanding the root meaning of this Hebrew word.

2021.09.14 REPENT/REPENTANCE Defined. Thoughts during the Feast of Trumpets, Rosh Hashanah, the Days of Awe, and Yom Kippur, the Day of Atonement. William Akehurst HSWC TESHUVAH – REPENTANCE – RETURN At the beginning of HIS Ministry, JESUS said, “Repent for the Kingdom is at hand”. Matthew 4:17; ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:17, Mark 1:15

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Don't Be A Sore Loser

Contributed by Scott Carmer on Aug 28, 2005

When Jacob wrestled with the angel that night at the river, he was a good loser because he was willing to learn from his struggle.

Don’t Be a Sore Loser Genesis 32:22-31 Proverbs 3:12 August 28, 2005 My first and only foray into the world of coaching came during the summer that I coached my son’s baseball team. We were living in Morocco, Indiana at the time. Morocco is in Newton County and the North Newton High School ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 32:22-31

Denomination: Methodist

God's Faithfulness And Our Obedience

Contributed by Douglas Vincent on Mar 17, 2006

God’s Faithfulness and Our Obedience Tonight we are going to look at the payday of Obedience for Joseph, Jacob and the whole family of Israel

God’s Faithfulness and Our Obedience Tonight we are going to look at the payday of Obedience for Joseph, Jacob and the whole family of Israel Who hear knows who Nelson Mandela is? He is a man with both strengths and weaknesses, but as I looked at his life I realized he was a man with a ...read more

Denomination: Methodist

The Ladder

Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on Jan 15, 2012

The experience of Jacob at Bethel, and what it can mean today -- God still extends his staircase down to us at unexpected times.

The story of Jacob and his brother Esau is a tangled one, filled with deceit, intrigue and animosity. Esau despised his birthright and sold it to Jacob for a pot of stew. Jacob then deceived their father and got him to bless him as the ruler and chief heir of the family. So tensions ran high ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 28:10-22

Denomination: Methodist