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  • Finding Your God-Given Dream Series

    Contributed by Brian Atwood on Apr 9, 2005
    based on 31 ratings
     | 13,339 views

    Three precepts for finding God’s big dream for your life. Second sermon in four-part series, "Dreaming Big for God."

    Most sports fans know the name of Reggie White, great defensive end for the Green Bay Packers who recently went to be with the Lord. Some do not know that he was an ordained minister. Before signing a $17 million deal with the Packers, White said publicly that he would look to God to tell him ...read more

  • Down And Dirty

    Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Jul 28, 2005
    based on 26 ratings
     | 3,566 views

    Jacob wrestles with God in the dust before he returns to his homeland to face his brother Esau.

    Down and Dirty – Genesis 32: 22 - 31 Intro: “The young man, Jacob was the kind of person that could enter a revolving door behind you and come out ahead of you.” --- Ever known anybody like that? --- If you don’t and everybody is looking at you, it’s probably you! I. Jacob – means trickster, ...read more

  • "A Dark Night Of The Soul"

    Contributed by Ken Sauer on Jul 30, 2005
    based on 24 ratings
     | 4,402 views

    Only God can break the barriers of guilt, fear, anxiety and sin.

    Genesis 32:22-31 “A Dark Night Of The Soul” By: Rev. Kenneth E. Sauer, Pastor of Parkview United Methodist Church, Newport News, VA www.parkview-umc.org Jacob had fled from his home after stealing his brother Esau’s birthright and blessing. He had gotten a safe distance away and had stayed ...read more

  • Jacob Shows Us How To Conquer God Series

    Contributed by Joel Pankow on Jun 24, 2005
    based on 10 ratings
     | 4,393 views

    This title seems blasphemous, yet it can be understood correctly when we look at how Jacob faced his own weaknesses in return home to Esau. THis is the final sermon in a series of four on Jacob.

    June 26, 2005 Episode IV - The Return of the Jacob - Genesis 31-32 The easiest position to play in the sporting world is that of the armchair quarterback. You don’t have to exercise. You don’t have to risk injury to your body. All you have to do is sit in a nicely cushioned chair of an air ...read more

  • Moving Into Harms Way - With God's Blessing Series

    Contributed by Tom Fuller on Jul 13, 2005
    based on 9 ratings
     | 5,735 views

    Jacob and his family move to Egypt, knowing that they will face hardship. Yet God also promised to go with them and bring them. He makes the same promise to us if we will go the place of worship, peace, and refreshment.

    Has God ever instructed you to go into a place where you knew eventually there would be suffering? I’m not sure that’s happened to any of us - and I am even less sure that knowing that fact would help us in any way. But in doing so we fulfill God’s plan not only for us but for His purposes on ...read more

  • Sibling Rivalry Series

    Contributed by Tom Fuller on May 20, 2005
    based on 11 ratings
     | 5,049 views

    Learn how two brothers fight from before birth - and how differences in attitude towards God can mean a big difference in how your life goes.

    Verse 1 - 4 Abraham remarried and had kids - the kids were of no consequence and moved to different areas around Palestine - the point is that Isaac is the focus of the blessing. Verse 5 - 8 Abraham started giving away the inheritance before he was dead. Even though Isaac was the focus of ...read more

  • Backfiring Schemes Series

    Contributed by Tom Fuller on May 20, 2005
    based on 14 ratings
     | 5,730 views

    What happens when everyone does the wrong thing? We find that in this chapter - and how God gets His way despite our best efforts to mess up!

    Do you ever find a situation where absolutely everybody does the wrong thing - and yet God still gets His way? That’s what we find in Genesis 27. Everyone - Isaac, Essau, Jacob, and Rebekah - all have plans they want hatched and so they go about trying to maneuver God’s blessing to their benefit. ...read more

  • Confrontation! Series

    Contributed by Tom Fuller on May 20, 2005
    based on 14 ratings
     | 6,937 views

    Laban confronts Jacob after God tells him to leave and go to Canaan. We learn how God peels away the flesh and transforms us with His character through the confrontation between Laban and Jacob.

    I don’t like confrontation - especially with people who I know have ulterior motives and are trying to trip me up and get the best of me. I get obsessed about it - and it makes my stomach churn. I’m sure Jacob was feeling some of those feelings as he thought about Laban - who at every turn cheated ...read more

  • What To Do If You Make A Big Mistake Series

    Contributed by Tom Fuller on May 20, 2005
    based on 15 ratings
     | 7,371 views

    We all make small errors now and again. But what do you do if you make a big blunder? We learn from Jacob and what he did after Shechem about how to get back with God.

    When we make small errors we often just breeze over them or remind ourselves not to do that anymore. But what happens when we make a really big blunder - something that affects other lives and our own in significant ways? Sometimes we panic, or we throw up our hands and do nothing, or we allow ...read more

  • Jacob, How Big Is Your God?

    Contributed by Peter Pharis on Jun 17, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,085 views

    This is a Father’s day sermon concerning Jacob’s return from Haran. It asks is your God big enough to deliver from danger, forgive and keep His promises.

    A businessman suffered some financial losses at the same time when his wife was seriously ill. He came home one day, discouraged and respondent. His five-year-old daughter, sensing her father’s mood, gave him a hug and said, "Yesterday in Sunday school, my teacher said that God raised Jesus back ...read more

  • The Sun Rose Above Him

    Contributed by Clement Swarnappa on Jun 30, 2023
     | 1,168 views

    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

  • "Touched By An Angel"

    Contributed by Danny Moss on Jan 17, 2002
    based on 147 ratings
     | 14,459 views

    This message concerns Jacob’s encounter with God.

    TOUCHED BY AN ANGEL Text: Genesis 32:24-32 Introduction- Hebrews 13:2 tells us "Be not forgetful to entertain strangers: for thereby some have entertained angels unawares." Most of us would probably be astounded if we really knew how involved God’s angels are ...read more

  • Yabboke A Place Of Total Surrender

    Contributed by Dr. Steve Newton on Sep 29, 2017
    based on 1 rating
     | 11,516 views

    Yabboke was the place Jacob wrestled with God. See why Jacob was able to rename this place Peniel. This is a journey we all must make alone.

    YAB-BOKE’ A Place of Total Surrender Gen 32:22 And he rose up that night, and took his two wives, and his two women servants, and his eleven sons, and passed over the ford Yab-boke’ 1. Yab-boke’ …. It may not Mean anything to you now • But I Pray that after you hear this message it will become ...read more

  • Genesis 39 Series

    Contributed by Tom Owen on Aug 6, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 8,413 views

    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

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

    Contributed by Ross Cochrane on Feb 28, 2015
     | 6,670 views

    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