Sermons on Jacob:

Surviving An Imperfect Family Series

Contributed by Matthew Rogers on Dec 5, 2001

By looking at the life of a man named Joseph we see that God is still in the business of helping people survive imperfect families.

Life Lessons from Joseph – Part 1 November 25, 2001 INTERACTION: I want you to get in groups of three to five, and grab a yellow prayer request card. Allowing for the possibility that there might be such a thing as a perfect family, complete one of these sentences: “A perfect family would ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Be Yourself, Everyone Else Is Taken

Contributed by Wayne Lawson on Sep 26, 2007

We run into many problems not only in Church but also in life in general when we never become comfortable with whom we are, and the great value we have to offer. We each have a treasure hidden in our lives that we take for granted and if we aren’t carefu

TITLE: BE YOURSELF, EVERYONE ELSE IS TAKEN SCRIPTURE: GENESIS 27:19-24 / I SAMUEL 17:37-50 I want to spend a few minutes this morning building this message about the importance of being you. As we continue to grow this ministry and define various leadership roles, I believe that it will be ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 27:19-24

Denomination: Baptist

God's Favorite House Part 4: The Importance Of His Name Series

Contributed by Randy West on Mar 13, 2002

Whatever you name is tonight it can be changed to Child of God. Names are important. What’s your name tonight?

God’s favorite House part 4 The importance of His name Text Genesis 32:24-32 The importance of a name can easily be understood when we look back to the early 1980’s. In that time frame a new revolutionary diet control candy hit the market. The candy was gaining popularity nationwide and was ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 32:24-32

Denomination: Church Of God

Final Arrangements

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Mar 1, 2018

A study in the book of Genesis 48: 1 – 22

Genesis 48: 1 – 22 Final Arrangements 48 Now it came to pass after these things that Joseph was told, “Indeed your father is sick”; and he took with him his two sons, Manasseh and Ephraim. 2 And Jacob was told, “Look, your son Joseph is coming to you”; and Israel strengthened himself and sat up on ...read more

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Revival & Brokenness

Contributed by Ralph Andrus on Mar 3, 2008

- God uses brokenness in our life to multiply our influence - When our life is broken the very life of God will flow from us

Lk 20:17-18 17 And he beheld them, and said, What is this then that is written, The stone which the builders rejected, the same is become the head of the corner? Psalm 118:22KJV 22 The stone which the builders refused is become the head stone of the corner. Isaiah 28:16KJV 16 Therefore thus ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 32:1-31

Denomination: Baptist

Joseph The Favoured Son Series

Contributed by Robert Robb on Feb 16, 2001

Favouritism bred jealousy and hatred in a family

Limavady Reformed Presbyterian Church Studies in The Life of Joseph Study 2 Introduction We began a series of studies last week on the life of Joseph by looking together at his family background. And what a family background it proved to be. We hear a lot today about dysfunctional families. ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 37:1-36

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Dreams

Contributed by Bill Butsko on Aug 10, 2008

God used Joseph as an instrument to demonstrate faith, forgiveness and salvation.

Text: “Now Joseph had a dream and he told it to his brothers; and they hated him even more” (Genesis 37:5). Have you ever had a dream? We have probably had many dreams during our lifetime. Some dreams are very exciting and relaxing while others are very frightening and scary. When you dream of ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 37:1-11

Denomination: Christian Church

A Faith That Recognizes The Sovereignty Of God Series

Contributed by Martin Holland on Oct 10, 2014

In this disfunctional family with all the scheming and deception Isaac bomes to a place where he recognizes the sovereignty of God.

A Faith That Recognizes The Sovereignty of God Hebrews 11:20 This is one of the interesting stories of faith in this chapter. Isaac was 40 years old when he married Rebekah. He prayed unto the Lord we are told and she conceived 19 years later and the children Esau and Jacob (twins) were born unto ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:20

Denomination: Baptist

The Battling Brides Series

Contributed by Thomas Black on Apr 28, 2006

Anyone who has ever said the Bible is boring hasn’t read it. Tonight I want to walk through this rather surreal story. Genesis 29:31-30:24 needs some kind of introduction, but once you read what’s going on here, it really defies a quaint definition, So

Anyone who has ever said the Bible is boring hasn’t read it. Tonight I want to walk through this rather surreal story. Genesis 29:31-30:24 needs some kind of introduction, but once you read what’s going on here, it really defies a quaint definition, So I’ll just say, “Welcome to the battling ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Abraham, The Father Of The Faithful. Series

Contributed by William D. Brown on Jul 3, 2014

The linage of our Lord Jesus goes all the way back to Abraham. Matt. 1: I The book of the generation of Jesus Christ, the son of David, the son of Abraham. As we study Abraham we see that his faith became stronger and stronger.

#5~Heb.11:8-10~pt.1~ ABRAHAM 5-10-14 Today we'll continue with our study of Heb. 11: referred to by some as "the hall of faith chapter" and by others as "the catalog of the faithful". ~ Today we'll think on & talk about Abraham; he is ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:8-10

Denomination: Baptist

I Show You A Mystery

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Feb 13, 2020

A study in Psalm 46: 8 - 27

Genesis 46: 8 – 27 I show you a Mystery 8 Now these were the names of the children of Israel, Jacob and his sons, who went to Egypt: Reuben was Jacob’s firstborn. 9 The sons of Reuben were Hanoch, Pallu, Hezron, and Carmi. 10 The sons of Simeon were Jemuel, Jamin, Ohad, Jachin, Zohar, and Shaul, ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 46:8

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

The Bethel Journey Series

Contributed by John Mccormack on Jul 28, 2011

FOCAL POINT: LEAVING SHECHEM BEHIND

THE BETHEL JOURNEY PART 1 OF A 2 PART SERIES GENESIS 35: 1-12 FOCAL POINT: LEAVING SHECHEM BEHIND INTRODUCTION: THE CHRISTIAN WALK IS A JOURNEY. IT HAS A DISTINCT BEGINNING AND A CONCLUSIVE END. THE JOURNEY IS WORTH ENDURING AND ENDS IN YOUR FATHER’S HOUSE. FOLLOW THE JOURNEY OF JACOB AND ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 35:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

Wrestling With God

Contributed by Perry Greene on Apr 23, 2019

At times God wants us to wrestle with Him for the blessings we request. How badly do you want that for which yu ask?

1. When I was a child I watched the wrestling matches on TV and was shocked when I found out that they were not real. 2. There is real wrestling as born out in The National Wrestling Hall of Fame and Museum headquartered in Stillwater, Oklahoma. 3. There is also an even more serious wrestling ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 32:24-25

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Travailing To Prevail

Contributed by Babatunde Olugboji on Jul 12, 2008

Travailing in prayers will ensure that you prevail over situations that are oppressing you

Let me start by assuring you today that if there is a situation in your life that you are not happy with it, you’ve got the power to change that situation. Maybe you are struggling to meet your commitments, maybe your finances requires a touch, maybe your health is failing, maybe things are ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 32:22-28

Denomination: Pentecostal

A Faith That Defeats Death Series

Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Oct 24, 2022

The blessing of faith is of constant use throughout the Christian’s life, but it is of special usefulness when we die. The patriarchs in these verses illustrate the power of faith in facing death.

HEBREWS 11:20-22 [Leaving a Legacy Series] A FAITH THAT DEFEATS DEATH [ (Gen 27:27–40; 48:1–22; Gen 50:20-25] The blessing of faith is of constant use throughout the Christian’s life, but it is of special usefulness when we die. Faith has a great work to do in our last days helping believers to ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:20-22

Denomination: Baptist