Sermons on Jacob Wrestling With God:

When God Sits

Contributed by Jimmy Chapman on Jul 26, 2007

What does it mean when God (Jesus) sits?

WHEN JESUS SITS As a father, I have had moments in the lives of my children that I was so overwhelmingly proud of them I did not know what to do or how to act. As I think back on these special memories, I recall doing something that almost seemed inappropriate for the moment. What I was ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 2:4

Denomination: Baptist

God’s Son, Not Your Kids, Is Your Salvation

Contributed by Daniel Habben on Dec 21, 2009

Like the replacement bulb that came with your Christmas lights a generation ago, Jesus took his place among us "duds" and gave us the light of life.

Apparently he could putt a golf ball before he could even walk. Then when only three years old he beat the noted comedian and avid golfer, Bob Hope, in a putting contest on TV. By age eight he had won the first of many golf tournaments. Even if you don’t know anything about golf, you’ve heard of ...read more

Denomination: Lutheran

Bethel

Contributed by Sam Mccormick on Dec 15, 2016

Jacob, following an amazing dream in which he saw a ladder or stairway extending between heaven and earth, with the Lord standing above it, exclaimed "How awesome is this place! This is none other than the house of God, and this is the gate of heaven."

Note: I have developed a simple set of slides in PowerPoint to use in the delivery of this sermon. They're not fancy, but they do help to keep attention focused on the points being presented. If anyone is interested in having the PowerPoint file, email me at sam@srmccormick.net with the word ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 28:1-22

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

God's Favorite Things Series

Contributed by Doug Johnston on Oct 5, 2001

When God saw David as a man after His own heart, he noticed three important character traits He still values today: spirituality, humility, and integrity.

The LORD hath sought him a man after his own heart, and the LORD hath commanded him to be captain over his people. From 1 Samuel 13:14 What does God look for in our hearts? I Spirituality A. A life alive with His Spirit B. God is looking for men and women whose hearts are completely His for ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 13:14

Denomination: Baptist

Honoring God's Name Series

Contributed by Roger Thomas on Jun 7, 2004

Praying the Lord’s Prayer and honoring God’s name must be more than lip service. It must be heart service.

HONORING GOD’S NAME (Mal 1:6-2:2) Dr. Roger W. Thomas, Preaching Minister First Christian Church, Vandalia, MO Introduction: We are in the midst of a study of the Lord’s Prayer and the principles that we can learn about our praying from the prayer that Jesus taught his disciples to pray. ...read more

Scripture: Malachi 6:9-13

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

What God Loves

Contributed by Rusty Tardo on Jun 10, 2006

When you are very close to someone, you know what they love. Are we close enough to our Lord to know what the Bible specifically says He loves?

What God Loves: 1. Those who walk in righteousness - Prov.15:9 The way of the wicked is an abomination unto the LORD: but he loveth him that followeth after righteousness. Ps.11:7 For the righteous LORD loveth righteousness; his countenance doth behold the upright 2. Righteousness and Justice ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 11:7

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

When Things Go Wrong...

Contributed by Melvin Newland on Feb 16, 2020

In some ways it is rather amazing that Joseph, the son of Jacob, ever amounted to anything. It was obvious to his 10 older half-brothers that Joseph was “Daddy’s favorite.”

MELVIN M. NEWLAND, MINISTER RIDGE CHAPEL, KANSAS, OK TEXT: Genesis 37:1-28; Genesis 50:20 ILL. Years ago there was a TV show called “The Honeymooners”. Jackie Gleason was its star, & Art Carney played his best friend & neighbor, ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 37:1-28, Genesis 50:20, Jeremiah 31:19

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Woman At The Well Series

Contributed by Chuck Gohn on Jul 20, 2022

This sermon reviews the story of the Samaritan woman who meets Jesus at Jacob's Well and the various applications to ourselves that we can glean from it.

Anybody recognize the name Elizabeth Taylor? She was an English-born American actress who passed away at the age of 79. She was a movie star during what would be called the Golden Era of Hollywood when all the great movies were made. She won several Academy Awards including for Best Actress in ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 58:11, John 4:1-28

Denomination: Christian Church

Faithful Soldiers

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Oct 8, 2024

Remember that privates get medals even the Medal of Honor like Jacob Parrott and Sergeants are the backbone of the Army. Not everyone is called to be a General in the Lord's army.

2 Corinthians 10:4 (For the weapons of our warfare are not carnal, but mighty through God to the pulling down of strong holds;) 5 Casting down imaginations, and every high thing that exalteth itself against the knowledge of God, and bringing into captivity every thought to the obedience of Christ; ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 10:4-6, Leviticus 26:7-9, Acts 13:1-3, Mark 9:33-35, Luke 16:10-12  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

And God Gave—1

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Aug 16, 2001

Part 1 of a 2 part sermon encouraging believers by a look at God’s special grace which has been lavished upon His people.

AND GOD GAVE-I—Joshua 24:1-13 Joshua reminded Israel of the extent of God’s giving to produce a viable witness in the world. God’s giving is intended to produce a viable witness in the world. What investment has God made in producing a witness(to salvation)? Investments God makes in producing a ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 24:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

Whch Way To God? Series

Contributed by Bala Samson on Jul 15, 2013

The storm that is created because of a wrong move or decision will leave behind a trail of destruction ! This message comes with a caveat to be extremely careful in all that you do and decide as a Christian!

By sis bala samson WHICH WAY TO GO AND WHERE TO GO??? These teachings would sure transform your thinking and life! Meticulously read the entire 4 part teachings for better and crystal clear understanding: The storm that is created because of a wrong move or decision will leave behind a trail of ...read more

Scripture: Ezra 8:21

Denomination: Pentecostal

Abraham – The Initiation Of God’s Redempive Plan Series

Contributed by Thomas H on Nov 13, 2011

Abraham – the initiation of God’s redempive plan

Gen 12-21 Abraham Manuscript Today is our third sermon in our Genesis overview series. Today we look at Genesis 12-21 and the life of Abraham. We have a lot to cover in just one sermon, so like the other sermons in the series, we don’t cover every detail, we just the pick up some of the main ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Word Of God Is Living

Contributed by Brian Buriff on Jun 14, 2006

Preaching is not the task of “making” scripture come alive; rather it’s “drawing out the life” that’s already in it.

INTRODUCTION A. Look Closely At Hebrews 4:12-13 “For the word of God is living and powerful, and sharper than any two-edged sword, piercing even to the division of soul and spirit, and of joints and marrow, and is a discerner of the thoughts and intents of the heart. And there is no creature ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 4:12-13

Denomination: Church Of God

God Spoke Of Old.

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Aug 4, 2023

How God spoke in the Old Testament.

GOD SPOKE OF OLD. Hebrews 1:1. As we begin to look at the Epistle to the Hebrews, we are doing exactly what the author encourages us to do: ‘Looking unto Jesus the author and finisher of our faith’ (cf. Hebrews 12:2). This book begins with God, who “in many parts and many ways” spoke of old ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 1:1

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

God's Final Word

Contributed by David Moore on Jun 27, 2008

This message shows how the people scorned God’s love, yet how God remained faithful in the loving of them and the sending of the Saviour

God’s Final Word Text: Malachi 1:1-5 Introduction: We turn now to the last book of our Old Testament, to the book of Malachi, and to God’s final words with the nation for 400 years. Between Malachi and Matthew God says nothing, not one word. The next time He speaks to this nation it will not be ...read more

Scripture: Malachi 1:1-5

Denomination: Baptist