Sermons on Jacobs Trouble:

Peter's Hold Of His Hand Series

Contributed by Nana Adom on Apr 17, 2020

May we like Peter, recognise whose hands to hold, who to call on for help, in moments of adversity. Indeed his hands are never too far from reaching us in times of trouble.

Matthew 14:22- 33 recounts the story of Jesus instructing his disciples to get into a boat heading to the other side. Midway through their journey the disciples encounter a terrible storm. Jesus at this point shows up in the middle of the storm walking on the sea- Peter realising it was master ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:31, Psalm 31:15

Denomination: Charismatic

When The Famine Hits Series

Contributed by Larry Turner on Feb 18, 2016

When the famine hit Canaan, Abram looked to Egypt rather than to God. This sermon examines the problems we encounter when we turn to the world in our troubles rather than to God.

Do you have a worry box? It’s a mental box that we can place our worries in. This box can only hold so many worries, so as soon as one disappears, we fill it with another. If a bigger worry comes along, we discard the smaller worries to make room for it. These worry don’t vanish. They ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 12:10-17

Denomination: Foursquare

Battling Distractions

Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Mar 10, 2016

When we battle distractions in our life, we must position our focus on Christ who also takes all our worries and troubles. Let us bring ourselves to Him.

Opening illustration: Every day I drive the same highway to and from the office, and every day I see an alarming number of distracted drivers. Usually they’re talking on the phone or texting, but I have also seen people reading the newspaper, putting on makeup, and eating a bowl of cereal ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:38-42

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Anointed But Weak

Contributed by Bala Samson on Mar 13, 2024

When the enemy menacingly comes towards us, when the trouble of the world encroach on us, we fail to remember how God protected us in the past and how He can do it again.

Anointed but weak 2 Samuel 3:39"I am weak today, though anointed king; and these men the sons of Zeruiah are too difficult for me. May the LORD repay the evildoer according to his evil." Have you ever felt anointed and weak? How could someone anointed feel weak?? I felt that way ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 3:39

Denomination: Pentecostal

Power Of His Touch

Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Apr 24, 2024

No one is too troubled or unclean to be touched by Jesus. Jesus still welcomes outcasts today. Whom can you welcome in today? How many people have you touched with the Love of Jesus?

Opening illustration: Commuters on a Canadian Metro train witnessed a heart-moving conclusion to a tense moment. They watched as a 70-year old woman gently reached out and offered her hand to a young man whose loud voice and disturbing words were scaring other passengers. The lady’s kindness calmed ...read more

Scripture: Luke 5:12-16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

God With Us Sermon V: Blessed Be God Our Father's Confirmation Of His Promise Series

Contributed by Charles Cunningham on Sep 12, 2020

In times of trouble fomented by anti-Christian and anarchist rulers of darkness, mature Christians rest assured that God's promise of salvation was fulfilled in Christ Jesus and that their decision to follow His was right.

BLESSED BE GOD OUR FATHER’S CONFIRMATION OF HIS PROMISE FULFILLED IN JESUS For some of us, New Year’s Resolutions are a thing of the past. Instead of making resolutions, we make doctors’ appointments - an important one of these being that annual physical which checks out ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:21-35

When You Lose Sight Of The God Of Miracles, You Stop Experiencing The Miracles Of God Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Nov 6, 2024

Miracles flow from a relationship with God, not from the circumstances of our lives. If we fixate on the troubles around us, it’s easy to miss God’s presence and His power at work.

When You Lose Sight of the God of Miracles, You Stop Experiencing the Miracles of God Introduction Today’s message is titled: “When You Lose Sight of the God of Miracles, You Stop Experiencing the Miracles of God.” This title is a reminder that miracles flow from a relationship with God, not from ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:28-30, Exodus 14:21-22, John 11:21-22, Mark 5:34

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Song Of The Lord’s Deliverance Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jul 7, 2025

This passage reminds believers that gratitude is the fitting response to divine intervention. When God brings you out of many troubles, it is not enough to rejoice silently—you must declare His faithfulness publicly.

THE SONG OF THE LORD’S DELIVERANCE By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: 2 Samuel 22:1-51 Supporting Texts: Psalm 18:1-50, Exodus 15:1-18, Psalm 34:1-7, Revelation 15:3-4, Isaiah 12:1-6 INTRODUCTION: 2 Samuel 22 is a song of victory and thanksgiving sung by David toward the end of his life. It is a ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 22:1-51

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Discouragement And Fear PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 11, 2023

Explore the life of Elijah in 1 Kings 19:1-21, emphasizing the power of discouragement, the reality of fear, and the comfort God provides in times of trouble, encouraging us to persevere in faith amidst challenges.

Good morning, Church family. Today, we're going to be exploring 1 Kings 19:1-21, a passage that dives deeply into the life of God's prophet Elijah. It's a story that paints a picture of discouragement, fear, and most importantly, the comfort that our Heavenly Father provides in times of trouble. As ...read more

Topics: Mental Health, Fear

The Covenant

Contributed by Joe Rowland on Jul 2, 2009

We have a Covenant today. That Covenant is through Jesus Christ. If we are a people that will apply His Word to our life, then we will perservere in the situations that arise against us. If we don’t apply what His Word says, then we will be in trouble.

The Covenant Exodus 19:5-6 5 Now therefore, if ye will obey my voice indeed, and keep my covenant, then ye shall be a peculiar treasure unto me above all people: for all the earth is mine: 6 And ye shall be unto me a kingdom of priests, and an holy nation. These are the words which thou shalt ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 19:5-6

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Sermon # 27 - Blessings And Curses Series

Contributed by Andrew Dixon on Jul 19, 2023

What are the true blessings of God, and how do they actualize in our lives? Also, how do we stay away from the curses of the evil one? God’s word teaches us how to stay blessed, and how to avoid curses.

In Genesis 27:28-29 we read, “May God give you—from the dew of the sky and from the fatness of the land—an abundance of grain and new wine. May peoples serve you and may nations bow down to you. Be master over your brothers. May your mother’s sons bow down to you. May those who curse you be cursed ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 27:28-29, Genesis 1:3-4, Genesis 12:2-3, Numbers 22:3, Numbers 22:6, 2 Chronicles 33:6, Deuteronomy 18:10-12, Deuteronomy 18:13-14  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Other

Esau Meets A Changed Man Series

Contributed by Brad Beaman on Jun 9, 2022

After Jacob wrestles with God and becomes Israel he must face his brother Esau He fled from him 20 years earlier. Prayer can break down the barriers. It was sin that made the two brothers enemies. It was God’s grace that made the two enemies brothers.

Before Augustine became a Christian, he lived a life of sin. Then he became a changed man. When a woman of immorality and his former mistress saw Augustine, he passed by her. What are you doing? she asked, don’t you recognize me? It is I? Yes, Augustine said, but it is no longer I. The man who ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 33:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

The Purpose Of God

Contributed by Larry Wilson on Sep 17, 2011

A message of confident hope in times of trouble. When life makes no sense, we may boldly move forward, knowing that all things work according to the purpose of God. We don't have to understand it ourselves when we know that God does understand!

The Purpose of God Romans 8:28 May 29, 2005 OPEN: I stood dismayed in the kitchen of our newly acquired country home--I had accidentally submerged my left foot in a tray of fresh wall paint. A few minutes later, as I took off my comfortable, hole-in-the-toe painting sneakers, I regretted that I ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:28

Denomination: Baptist

In The Sinew That Shrank..." By Dr. E. Winson Butler

Contributed by Winson Butler on Aug 4, 2004

The strength of a man consists in finding out the way God is going and going that way! Jacob learned the hard way. Had he followed God without reservation, he may not of walked with a limp for the rest of his life. Let’s examine the story together!

Introduction Going God’s way is not only the best way but the only way! It’s when we look back we say, "I wish I had followed God..." Jacob knew the feeling too well. A person is never what he ought to be until he is doing what he ought to be doing. Jacob was neither. In other words it took a bit ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 32:31-32

Denomination: Baptist

Help, I Married The Wrong Sister!

Contributed by Brian Buriff on Feb 2, 2010

When you feel like Jacob - "Help, I married the wrong person." Within every man and woman there lies 2 dimensions - the lovable Rachel side and the difficult Leah side. Successful marriages recognize both sides and learns to embrace both sides.

HELP, I MARRIED THE WRONG SISTER! Read: Gen 29:15-31 I. HOW COULD JACOB POSSIBLY MARRY THE WRONG SISTER? A. Raises Lots Of Questions 1. Was it really that dark at night? / Did she have a bag over her head? 2. Was Jacob simply drunk at the wedding? B. Custom Practiced During Some ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 29:15-31

Denomination: Church Of God