Sermons on Jacobs Well:

Birthing A Promise

Contributed by Daniel Haas on Dec 20, 2008

All the people involved in our story have speaking names and meaningful stories behind them: "David" means "the beloved one", "Gabriel" means "my master is God", "Joseph" means "The Lord shall increase", "Mirjam" means "out of the water", "Israel" means "

Birthing a Promise Luke 1:26-38 Two stories: The Kingdom of David and the Virgin Birth of Jesus The Kingdom of David - "David" means "the beloved one" - said to be the author to many of the psalms - story of a shepherd becoming the greatest king - Birthing a promise: that little kid can achieve ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:26-38

Denomination: Congregational

I Am A Smooth Man

Contributed by Andy Barnard on Dec 27, 2008

We need to pursue the promises of God with the understanding that God brings about His purposes… not our dreams!

Gen 25:21ff 1. His birth was miraculous a) God loves to glorify himself in impossible situations i) His father Isaac’s birth was miraculous ii) His mother, Rebekah was barren and Isaac prayed for her Gen 25:21 iii) We lose hope too quickly. We need the newspapers, check the rise in bond rates and ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 25:21-34

Denomination: Pentecostal

Still Holding On

Contributed by Steve Kinnard on Oct 20, 2002

No matter what happens, I’m still holding on to God

Still Holding On Intro: Flying at 4000 feet, the flight seemed normal. The take off in Portland, Maine had been very smooth. Flying at 200 mph. the flight to Boston would be over shortly. The pilot, Henry Dempsey was at the controls when he heard an unusual noise in the rear of the small commuter ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 32:22-29

Denomination: Pentecostal

Hidden Treasure Series

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Apr 8, 2012

A study of the Gospel of Matthew 1: 1 – 17

Matthew 1: 1 – 17 Hidden Treasure 1 The book of the genealogy of Jesus Christ, the Son of David, the Son of Abraham: 2 Abraham begot Isaac, Isaac begot Jacob, and Jacob begot Judah and his brothers. 3 Judah begot Perez and Zerah by Tamar, Perez begot Hezron, and Hezron begot Ram. 4 Ram begot ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:1-17

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

From Pit To Place

Contributed by James Harrington on Feb 18, 2003

The story of Joseph helps us to choose to overlook unfair offenses, overcome enormous obstacles and model a virtue that is fast becoming lost in or hostile age.

From Pit to Palace Genesis 32:22-32 In David Aikman’s book Great Souls: Six Who Changed the Century, he profiles six leaders of the 20th century who he argues triumphed over criticism, adversity and opposition. Aikman writes, “I’ve always personally been inspired by the lives of great people. It ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Joseph Series

Contributed by Richard White on Feb 24, 2005

We need heroes, people who stand for what is right even when no one is looking.

Men of Character Genesis 50:1-26 We live in a time now where integrity means nothing. It is hard to tell the good guys from the bad guys. Growing up in Brooklyn and Long Island in the 60’s and 70’s heroes were easily pointed out. They wore white Stetsons, they always did what was right, ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 50:1-26

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

You Were Saved In The World's Greatest Rescue

Contributed by Daniel Habben on Mar 9, 2009

YOU Were Saved in the World’s Greatest Rescue 1) Greatest because of its objective and scope 2) Greatest because of its effect

Their ship, the Endurance, had been crushed by the ice and sank to the bottom of the ocean. All 28 crewmembers managed to escape in three lifeboats, not sailing them but pushing and pulling them over the pack ice just north of Antarctica until they could dash across icy waters for an inhospitable ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:1-11

Denomination: Lutheran

Galatians 4:21-31, Two Wives Are Too Many, Cast One Out Series

Contributed by Eldron Gill on May 26, 2008

Galatians 4:21-31, Two wives are too many, cast one out

Two Wives Are Too Many; Cast One Out! Galatians 4:21-31 Jan. 2008 * Finding a mate for life can be a difficult task. Joke - One Wish A woman was walking along the beach when she stumbled upon an unusual old lamp. She picked it up and cleaned it off, and suddenly a Genie appeared. The amazed woman ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 4:21-31

Denomination: Baptist

Where Jesus Was Born Series

Contributed by Monte Brown on Jan 16, 2015

Little is said about the actual place where Jesus was born, instead we accept tradition over scriptures as to the place of his birth. This evening I would like for us to go to the Word of God and see what it says about this very topic.

The Lamb of God Series Where Jesus was Born Information taken from Ariel Ministries, Jewish history, and scriptures. Micah 4:8 Monte T. Brown December 14, 2014 Sunday Night Stapp Zoe Baptist Prelude Little is said about the actual place where Jesus was born, instead we ...read more

Scripture: Micah 4:8

Denomination: Baptist

Gracious Lost People Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Feb 9, 2009

As Christians, we must learn to appreciate and enjoy the image of God in others – even those who do not know Jesus Christ. Sometimes, lost people can be wonderful -- and may be more gracious than some who know the Lord.

Gracious Lost People (Genesis 33:1-20) 1. Lots of things in life are relative. 2. Do you know what the snail said as it road on the back of a tortoise? Wheeeee! 3. When we talk about people, we are usually talking in relative terms. In guys eyes, "all of sinned and fall short of the glory of ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 33:1-20

Denomination: Independent/Bible

When Is Enough Enough?

Contributed by Greg Carr on Apr 4, 2011

Have you ever had enough? When is enough enough? This is a powerful message to get people to realize what is enough.

Pray Father, Open my eyes so I can see Your truth. Open my ears so I can hear Your voice. Open my mind so I can understand Your Word. And open my heart so I may receive all that You want me to receive. AMEN When is enough enough? This is an age old question. Although these exact words are ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 31:36-44

Denomination: Pentecostal

#15~ Twelve~ Series

Contributed by William D. Brown on Jan 28, 2012

TWELVE is one of the four perfect numbers, TWELVE is the number that denotes GOVERNMENTAL PERFECTION. "TWELVE" is found 211 times in our KJ Bible.

#15~ TWELVE~ BIBLE NUMBER MEANINGS 1-28-12 If you'll remember last week I pointed out that TWELVE was one of the four perfect numbers, TWELVE is the number that denotes GOVERNMENTAL PERFECTION. "TWELVE" is found 211 times in our KJ Bible. Jesus said to ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 19:28

Denomination: Baptist

I Am He

Contributed by Bill Butsko on Jan 16, 2009

The eyes of people will be opened if they will just listen and believe the still small voice of the Holy Spirit who speaks to them.

Text: Jesus said to her, “I who speak to you am He” (John 4:26). The eyes of a Samaritan woman are unexpectedly open as she makes a routine trip to the well to draw water for the day. After Jesus began his ministry, people began to come to him to be baptized by his disciples. His popularity ...read more

Scripture: John 4:1-26

Denomination: Christian Church

Along Comes God

Contributed by Gregory Mc Donald on Sep 6, 2011

Being a dreamer can be good...but it can also be bad depending on what kind of dreams you have and what the basis is for those dreams. Where do dreams come from? Are they products of our own fertile imagination? Are they an escape from reality?

ALONG COMES GOD GENESIS 28:10 19 Have ever been told you’re a dreamer? Being a dreamer can be good...but it can also be bad depending on what kind of dreams you have and what the basis is for those dreams. Where do dreams come from? Are they products of our own fertile imagination? Are ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 28:10-19

Stand Before God And Man With No Deception Series

Contributed by Bruce Landry on May 18, 2002

We will see Joseph tell his brothers his true identity and have a personal time with them. This is so like the personal time Jesus seeks to spend with you and I on an ongoing basis in our ongoing relationship with Him.

Stand before God and Man with no Deception A. Come clean then be consoled B. God’s providence provided to Israel C. Jacob’s Joy Boy, the gimmicks we see today to get people to do things. I don’t know, I almost thought when I came out to Dillingham and Bristol Bay that we wouldn’t see the ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 45:1-28

Denomination: Baptist