Sermons on Jacobs Trouble:

Jacob Wrestles With God - A Reflection On Genesis 32

Contributed by David Smith on Dec 21, 2006

Father Dave’s Sermon on wrestling with God. Real growth experiences always involve struggle and pain. And so Jacob, at the turning point of his life, wrestles all night with a dark and shadowy figure by the river Jabbok. He struggles. He fights. He is wo

"Jacob was left alone; and a man wrestled with him until daybreak. (25) When the man saw that he did not prevail against Jacob, he struck him on the hip socket; and Jacob’s hip was put out of joint as he wrestled with him. (26) Then he said, "Let me go, for the day is breaking." But Jacob said, "I ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 32:24-30

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

Bethel

Contributed by Ian Humphrey on Nov 3, 2015

Jacob at Bethel

Privilige Gen 28 v 10 - 29 v 1 Bethel was a place of :- 1. A Venture v 10 And Jacob went out from Beersheba, and went toward Haran. (a) The Reason For His Going 27 v 41 And Esau hated Jacob because of the blessing wherewith his father blessed him: and Esau said in his heart, The days of ...read more

Denomination: Holiness

Fighting For God's Blessing

Contributed by Matthew Botha on Jun 28, 2016

Jacob wrestles with God

FIGHTING FOR GOD’S BLESSING Key Scripture: Gen 32:22-32 (ESV) (Genesis 32:22) The same night he arose and took his two wives, his two female servants, and his eleven children, and crossed the ford of the Jabbok. (Genesis 32:23) He took them and sent them across the stream, and everything ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 32:22-32

Denomination: Pentecostal

Genesis 39 Series

Contributed by Tom Owen on Aug 6, 2009

verse-by-verse

Last week we saw how the Lord appeared to Jacob in a dream. It was an amazing dream that showed how God cares for man and has made a way for him to get to God. In the dream God also spoke to Jacob and promised to always be with him as He accomplished the Abrahamic covenant through him. [Read ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 29:1-35

Denomination: Baptist

Going Forward With God Series

Contributed by Joel Smith on Jan 24, 2009

A rather mediocre sermon about Jacob’s facinating encounter with God at the Jabbok. The so-so title tells it all.

If you take the Bible seriously, it’s quite a frustrating book. Within its pages are outrageous commands like “be holy” (1 Peter 1:16) and “offer the parts of your body to [God] as instruments of righteousness” (Romans 6:13). Jesus laid a heavy burden on us when He said, “…be perfect, just as ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Genesis 31:1-21 – Exodus, Gods And Kings And The Matador Of Heaven Series

Contributed by Ross Cochrane on Feb 28, 2015

Who or what is the bully in your life standing between you and the promises of God? What charges does the devil use against you as you make your stand in the ring? What are you holding onto that attracts a spiritual battle like a red rag to a bull?

Genesis 31:1-21 – EXODUS, GODS AND KINGS When my wife, Julie, mentioned to a lady that we have been married for 40 years, she was so amazed and happy for us. She was horrified, however, when she discovered that we had seen “The Exodus” on our Anniversary. She said ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 31:1-29

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

From The Frying Pan To The Fire Series

Contributed by David Taylor on Oct 11, 2016

The Patriarchs From the Frying Pan to the Fire Genesis 32-33 Grace is not getting what we deserve and instead getting what we do not deserve.

The Patriarchs From the Frying Pan to the Fire Genesis 32-33 David Taylor September 19, 2016 We are in the midst of our series, “The Patriarchs,” and now looking at the life of Jacob. We have seen that the Patriarchs are just like the rest of us, morally frail and sinful, yet trophies ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Jacob I Loved, Esau I Hated

Contributed by Joe Mack Cherry on Nov 4, 2024

Some scriptures are hard to comprehend. It takes study to find back stories that may hold the key to understanding.

Jacob, I Loved, Esau I Hated By Joe Mack Cherry I. Introduction A. Malachi the Prophet 1. Malachi means “messenger. 2. In the Gr. Translation, Malachi is not rendered as a proper noun but is indicative of an adjective (modifier of a noun); therefore, it is an indication of it being a ...read more

Scripture: Malachi 1:1-5

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

You're A Good Man Charlie Brown Series

Contributed by Denn Guptill on Mar 10, 2013

When we think of Charlie Brown we usually think of defeat or failure. This message looks to Job for answers to Charlie Brown's life.

When I think of Charlie Brown one of two images immediately comes to mind. And maybe it’s the same with you. It’s either the scene of Charlie Brown staring forlornly into the tree that has once again eaten his kite or it’s Charlie Brown lying flat on his back after Lucy has ...read more

Scripture: Job 1:1-12

Denomination: Wesleyan

Guess What? The Chruch Has Problems.

Contributed by Sheldon Boyd on Apr 22, 2009

Part of a lengthy series I am doing in the book of Philippians.

HOW TO BE A CHRISTIAN AND STILL ENJOY LIFE GUESS WHAT? THE CHURCH HAS PROBLEMS! Sunday March 30, 2008 Scripture Reference: Philippians 1:15-18a Intro. A. [] Show video clip from Apollo 13 movie. “Houston we have a problem.” Those are probably considered by many people to be immortal words. ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:15-18

Denomination: Holiness

Faith For Tough Times Series

Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Dec 16, 2014

In all of Scripture there are few passages more inspiring than ten verses we’ll explore in this particular message.

Faith For Tough Times Hebrews 11.30-40 Hebrews Series 8.20.14 Chester’s FBC, Chester, IL Dr. Mike Fogerson, Speaker Introduction: A In all of Scripture there are few passages more inspiring than ten verses we’ll explore in this particular message. 1 The valiant exploits, ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:30-40

Denomination: Baptist

9/11 Where Was God?

Contributed by John Oquinn on Sep 8, 2018

Where is GOD in troubling times?

9/11 Where Was GOD? Last Sunday, we read in Romans chapter 5 how tribulations bring forth perseverance, perseverance brings about character and from character, hope. Tribulation comes in many forms. I want to talk this morning about one of the greatest tribulations of my generation. This Tuesday ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 52:12-14, Job 10:18-20

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

(I Don`t Look Like What I`ve Been Thru )

Contributed by Derrick White Sr on Jun 27, 2020

IF THERE WAS ANY BIBLICAL CHARACTER IN SCRIPTURE THAT EVERY HAD A REASON TO JUST RESIGN FROM LIFE AND LIVE FOREVER IN TOTAL RESENTMENT FOR THE REST OF THERE DAYS

Job 42:10 (KJV) 10  And the LORD turned the captivity of Job, when he prayed for his friends: also the LORD gave Job twice as much as he had before. THE WORD OF GOD FOR THE CHILDREN OF GOD VERY BRIEFLY I WANT TO REASON WITH YOU ON THE THOUGHT (I DON`T LOOK LIKE WHAT I`VE BEEN THRU ) MY ...read more

Scripture: Job 42:10

Denomination: Baptist

Peace

Contributed by Dr. David Hallum on Sep 13, 2019

True Peace Is Not The Absence Of War But The Presence Of God.

25 These things I have spoken to you while being present with you. 26 But the Helper, the Holy Spirit, whom the Father will send in My name, He will teach you all things, and bring to your remembrance all things that I said to you. 27 Peace I leave with you, My peace I give to you; not as the ...read more

Scripture: John 14:25-27

Denomination: Baptist

I Tried Lord

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Apr 19, 2019

A study in the book of Nehemiah 13: 1 – 31

Nehemiah 13: 1 – 31 I tried Lord 13 On that day they read from the Book of Moses in the hearing of the people, and in it was found written that no Ammonite or Moabite should ever come into the assembly of God, 2 because they had not met the children of Israel with bread and water but hired Balaam ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 13:13

Denomination: Calvary Chapel