Sermons on Jacob Vision:

Except

Contributed by Luther Sexton on Mar 21, 2019

Several Scriptures that contain the word "except" are pulled out and examined.

EXCEPT I. DEFINING EXCEPT A. Webster's Concise Dictionary Except --- 1. To leave or take out; exclude; omit. 2. To object; take exception; with to. With the exception of; save; but. 1. Informal But for the fact that; only 2. Archaic Unless B. Old Testament ---Hebrew 1. ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 31:42, Genesis 32:26, Joshua 7:12

Denomination: Pentecostal

Genesis Chapter Thirty-Three Series

Contributed by Tom Shepard on Jan 14, 2024

These are thoughts on Genesis Chapter Thirty-Three. In his work, "What does every Bible chapter say..." John Hunt gives an overview of each chapter of the Bible. It is my intention to do the same thing here.

GENESIS CHAPTER THIRTY-THREE OVERVIEW Overall what is happening in this chapter is that Jacob is reunited with Esau. Thomas Coke (1801) – Genesis 33 The friendly meeting of Jacob and Esau. Esau at first refuses, but, being urged, accepts his brother's present. Esau returns to Seir. Jacob ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 33:1-20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Genesis Chapter Thirty-Five Series

Contributed by Tom Shepard on Jan 22, 2024

These are thoughts on Genesis Chapter Thirty-Five. In his work, "What does every Bible chapter say..." John Hunt gives an overview of each chapter of the Bible. It is my intention to do the same thing here.

GENESIS CHAPTER THIRTY-FIVE OVERVIEW Overall what is happening in this chapter is that Jacob’s name is reconfirmed as Israel. Thomas Coke (1801) – Genesis 35 Jacob, having purged his house of idols, builds an altar at Beth-el. Rachel dies, in childbirth of Benjamin. Reuben lieth with Bilhah. ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 35:1-29

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Genesis Chapter Forty-Nine Series

Contributed by Tom Shepard on Dec 11, 2024

These are thoughts on Genesis Chapter Forty-Nine. In his work, "What does every Bible chapter say..." John Hunt gives an overview of each chapter of the Bible. It is my intention to do the same thing here.

GENESIS CHAPTER FORTY-NINE OVERVIEW Overall what is happening in this chapter is that Jacob blesses his sons before he dies. Joseph Benson’s Commentary (1857) - Genesis 49 Jacob, being about to die, blesseth his sons, and foretelleth what shall happen to each of them hereafter. He giveth them ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 49:1-33

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Sermon On An Assay Of Tenacity

Contributed by William Meakin on Dec 27, 2024

Tenacity is defined as the quality or fact of being very determined. Its assay is the critical analysis of the inherent outcome.

Amelia Earhart, the female American aviator once remarked: “The most difficult thing is the decision to act, the rest is merely tenacity. The fears are paper tigers. You can do anything you decide to do. You can act to change and control your life; and the procedure, the process is its own reward.” ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:13, Ephesians 4:1, 2 Peter 1:21, 1 Corinthians 2:10-11

The Sun Rose Above Him

Contributed by Clement Swarnappa on Jun 30, 2023

Today, we may have many of us who are Jacob's , and some who are still trying to become a Jacob. Is being Jacob a blessing?

Genesis 32:31 The sun rose above him as he passed Peniel,[a] and he was limping because of his hip. A great turnover in the life of Jacob. Jacob was a man who struggled with man, and wrestled with God ( Remember, he did not struggle with God) Today, we may have many of us who are Jacob's , ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 32:31

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Genesis Chapter Twenty-Seven Series

Contributed by Tom Shepard on Oct 3, 2023

These are thoughts on Genesis Chapter Twenty-Seven. In his work, "What does every Bible chapter say..." John Hunt gives an overview of each chapter of the Bible. It is my intention to do the same thing here.

GENESIS CHAPTER TWENTY-SEVEN OVERVIEW Overall what is happening in this chapter is that Jacob receives the blessing of Isaac with the help of Rebekah and trickery. Thomas Coke (1801) – Genesis 27 Jacob, clothed in the garments of Esau, is blessed by Isaac. Esau, hearing of Jacob's action, ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 27:1-46

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Genesis Chapter Twenty-Nine Series

Contributed by Tom Shepard on Oct 24, 2023

These are thoughts on Genesis Chapter Twenty-Nine. In his work, "What does every Bible chapter say..." John Hunt gives an overview of each chapter of the Bible. It is my intention to do the same thing here.

GENESIS CHAPTER TWENTY-NINE OVERVIEW Overall what is happening in this chapter is that Jacob goes to Laban’s house and marries Rachel and Leah. Thomas Coke (1801) – Genesis 29 Jacob is kindly received by Laban. He loves Rachel, and serves seven years for her. Laban substitutes Leah, the eldest ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 29:1-35

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Generation Of Worshippers

Contributed by D. Dewaine Phillips on Mar 6, 2022

Who may ascend the hill of the Lord and worship? The answer is those who are of the generation of Jacob. The term “Jacob” is a general classification for any generation in which many people turn to God and seek to worship Him.

We’re going to begin our message tonight by reading through our passage of Scripture, which is Psalm 24:3-6: 3 Who may ascend into the hill of the LORD? Or who may stand in His holy place? 4 He who has clean hands and a pure heart, who has not lifted up his soul to an idol, nor sworn deceitfully. ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 24:3-6

Denomination: Baptist

The Making Of A Great Leader

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Apr 5, 2022

Much of the Book of Genesis deals with the lives of Jacob and Joseph.

God spared Joseph’s life and miraculously made him the governor of Egypt. He was a hero in every sense of the word. He literally saved Egypt from starvation. Pharaoh was grateful for his wisdom and talents, and blessed Joseph with many blessings and privileges. Once they were settled into Goshen, ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Joseph: Rejected But Respected Series

Contributed by Jonathan Spurlock on Aug 11, 2022

The life of Joseph, son of Jacob, is one of the most interesting in the Bible. This message is mostly a summary of his life, from slave to sovereign to sustainer. Don't we all wish there were more Josephs!

Introduction: What comes to mind when you think about Joseph, son of Jacob? Many of us, including me, tend to think first of his “coat of many colors” and his dreams. That’s true, but that’s only part of the story. In fact, Joseph spent several years away from his family in a foreign land, rising ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 37:25-28, Genesis 41:38-45

Denomination: Baptist

Genesis 48

Contributed by Steven W. Satterfield on Aug 20, 2022

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Wesley’s Explanatory Notes, www.biblemaster.com In this chapter Jacob's dying words are recorded, because he speaks by a spirit of prophecy; Abraham's and Isaac's are not. God's gifts and graces shine forth much more in some than in others upon their death-beds. I. Joseph ...read more

Denomination: Vineyard

Genesis 49

Contributed by Steven W. Satterfield on Aug 20, 2022

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(Wesley’s Explanatory Notes www.biblemaster.com used throughout) Jacob is here upon his death-bed making his will: what he said here he could not say when he would, but as the Spirit gave him utterance, who chose this time that divine strength might be perfected in this weakness. The twelve sons ...read more

Denomination: Vineyard

The Revelatory Power Of A Crippling Moment

Contributed by Joshua Blackmon on Nov 27, 2022

The life of Jacob teaches us how God uses life, in all its good and evil, to reveal who we are and Who He Is. Credit to Pastor Paul Rivero for the illustration at the beginning connected to the final points.

The Revelatory Power of A Crippling Encounter TEXT: Gen. 32:22 (CEB)              Jacob got up during the night, took his two wives, his two women servants, and his eleven sons, and crossed the Jabbok River’s shallow water. 23 He ...read more

Denomination: Pentecostal

Genesis Chapter Thirty Series

Contributed by Tom Shepard on Nov 16, 2023

These are thoughts on Genesis Chapter Thirty. In his work, "What does every Bible chapter say..." John Hunt gives an overview of each chapter of the Bible. It is my intention to do the same thing here.

GENESIS CHAPTER THIRTY OVERVIEW Overall what is happening in this chapter is eight additional sons of Jacob are born (four were born in chapter 29) and Jacob makes an arrangement with Laban. Thomas Coke (1801) – Genesis 30 Jacob begets Dan and Naphtali, of Bilhah: Gad and Asher, of Zilpah. Leah ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 30:1-43

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational