Sermons on Laban:

Jephthah: Forcing The Hand Of Deliverance Series

Contributed by Bruce Rzengota on Dec 28, 2009

AS FOLLOWERS OF THE FORGIVER WE NEED TO UNDERSTAND THAT OUR ROLE IN GOD’S DELIVERANCE STORY IS NOT ABOUT ADVANCING OUR OWN AGENDA.

Jephthah: Forcing the Hand of Deliverance Judges 11-12 8/23/09 INTRODUCTION Hidden Agendas -- An idiomatic phrase used to refer to the subtext which discreetly drives a conversation, meeting or other activity. „X Marketing and advertising uses them all the time. „X We assume Politians use ...read more

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Troubled Times Ahead Series

Contributed by Doug Fannon on Jan 25, 2021

Are we ready for the time of Tribulation that lies ahead? All Scripture quotes are from the NASB.

As we look at the events of recent history, in this country and around the world, we wonder are we seeing the beginnings of the end times? We ask the question, when will Jesus come back? Will we, the church, be raptured out before it all gets bad? Often, I feel like we are one big family, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 24:15-22

Denomination: Baptist

Jacob’s Night At The "Hardrock Hotel"

Contributed by John Gaston on Apr 8, 2018

Jacob had lived on his father and mother's faith. Forlorn and alone, he's ready to meet the God of his fathers. This encounter became the guiding light of his life, and he returned with his family to it much later. We all must have our Bethel experience!

JACOB’S NIGHT AT THE "HARDROCK HOTEL" Genesis 28:10-22 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR 1. Five-year-old Mo was amazed by his grandfather's false teeth. He watched as Gramps removed his dentures, washed them, and put them back in. Mo asked to see it done again and again. "Okay," said the grandfather, ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 28:10-22

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Green With Envy, Ripe For Trouble Series

Contributed by Vic Folkert on May 31, 2018

The causes of envy: circumstances, insecurity, spiritual vacuum. Solutions to envy: Take responsibility, find security in Christ, embrace our purpose in God's plan.

GREEN WITH ENVY, RIPE FOR TROUBLE—Genesis 37 A few years ago, a shampoo commercial on TV featured a beautiful woman, with long flowing hair, saying, “Don’t hate me because I’m beautiful.” Why would anyone hate a person who is beautiful, or charming, or successful, or popular, or rich, or smart, ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 37:1-36

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Struggles Of Faith Series

Contributed by Ken Mckinley on Jan 23, 2018

The 45th sermon in our series on Genesis and in this sermon we see Isaac model faithfulness and we see God bless him for it.

The Struggles of Faith (Genesis Pt. 45) Text: Genesis 26:18-35 By: Ken McKinley (Read Text) Now if you remember last time, we looked at Isaac and how God told him to not go to Egypt, even though there was a famine in the land. And so Isaac obeyed God, but then he got into sin. God worked it out, ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 26:18-35

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Blessings Lost Series

Contributed by Ken Mckinley on Jan 22, 2018

As we continue our series in the Book of Genesis, here we see Esau lose his birthright to Isaac.

Blessings Lost Text: Genesis 27:1-29 By: Ken McKinley Now before we begin this morning, I want to remind you of chapter 25… it was in chapter 25 where we read about how Jacob stole Esau’s birthright. Remember? Esau was more concerned about the flesh, and fleshly desires than he was about his own ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 27:1-29

Denomination: Independent/Bible

An Unexpected Tapestry

Contributed by Donavon Hill on Oct 9, 2017

From the story of Joseph, God used the very same threads the enemy had used to weave defeat into Joseph's life and wove what would become an unexpected tapestry. Look a little deeper into your own story and you'll see how God is doing the same for you.

Please stand for the reading of the Word . . . Genesis 45 5 But now, do not therefore be grieved or angry with yourselves because you sold me here; for God sent me before you to preserve life. 6 For these two years the famine has been in the land, and there are still five years in which there ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 45:5-8

Denomination: Pentecostal

Jacob-When He Had To Deal With Losses Series

Contributed by Jonathan Spurlock on May 15, 2022

Jacob had his share of blessings but he also endured a number of losses. This message gives some glimpses of what he endured and how he dealt with these situations.

Introduction: Jacob had to deal with bad things as well as good things during his earthly journey. He thought he had received the paternal blessing as well as the birthright but he lost as much, if not more, than he gained because of this. Now Jacob is going to experience a number of “hits”. 1 He ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Least Shall Be Great Series

Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on Jul 7, 2023

God cares for the least and uses his power to bless the least, make the least into great to the astonishment of many. Whoever humbles will be exalted.

Isaiah 60:22 “Little one became a great” Text: “A little one shall become a thousand, and a small one a strong nation: I the LORD will hasten it in his time” Greetings: Greetings to you on this pleasant hour. The Lord is good and his love endures forever. Introduction to the theme: Prophet ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 60:22

Denomination: Methodist

Pagkakatawang-Tao: Ang Banal Na Nagiging Tao Series

Contributed by Dr John Singarayar Svd on Dec 16, 2023

Ang ideya ng Pagkakatawang-tao ay napakahalaga sa teolohiyang Kristiyano. Ito ay kumakatawan sa mahalagang pananalig na si Jesu-Kristo, na siyang banal na nilalang, ay nagkatawang tao.

Pagkakatawang-tao: Ang Banal na Nagiging Tao Ang ideya ng Pagkakatawang-tao ay napakahalaga sa teolohiyang Kristiyano. Ito ay kumakatawan sa mahalagang pananalig na si Jesu-Kristo, na siyang banal na nilalang, ay nagkatawang tao. Ang salitang 'Pagkakatawang-tao' ay nagmula sa salitang ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-18

Denomination: Other

God’s Steadfast Loyal Love Series

Contributed by Brian Williams on Oct 14, 2025

God is calling us to exchange our own little plans for His big picture and big plans for our lives. He is a God of steadfast, loyal love and His covenant promises and love are without limits or conditions.

In Genesis we had been looking at the life of Jacob, the son of Isaac and grandson of Abraham, who was the Father of our faith. Jacob was a piece of work - a bit complicated. On one hand, he was a liar, a cheat, and basically self-serving but his life evolved into a deep, transformative ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 35:1-15

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Hindi Ikinahihiya Ang Ebanghelyo Series

Contributed by Brad Beaman on May 6, 2025

Isinulat ni Apostol Pablo ang mga salitang ito na itinuturing na pangunahing kaisipan ng Kristiyanismo. Sa isang pagkakataon ay inialay niya ang kanyang buhay sa pagtatanggal ng Kristiyanismo. Sa kanyang paglalakbay sa Damascus, binago ng kapangyarihan ng Diyos ang kanyang buhay magpakailanman.

Noong tinedyer ako, una akong agnostic at pagkatapos ay naging atheist ako. Sa lahat ng lugar na ako ay nasa isang simbahan noong ginawa ko ang paglipat sa isang ateista. Ang aking konklusyon na ang pagsamba sa paligid ko ay hindi totoo at ang lahat ng buhay ay maaaring ipaliwanag ng natural na ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:16-17

Denomination: Baptist

Digital Discipleship: Sinaunang Karunungan Para Sa Mga Makabagong Kaluluwa

Contributed by Dr John Singarayar Svd on Sep 2, 2025

Ang bunga ng Espiritu ay lumalabas hindi bilang lumang moral na dekorasyon, ngunit bilang mahalagang arkitektura para sa mga kaluluwang nagna-navigate sa digital na kaguluhan.

Pamagat: Digital Discipleship: Sinaunang Karunungan para sa mga Makabagong Kaluluwa Intro: Ang bunga ng Espiritu ay lumalabas hindi bilang lumang moral na dekorasyon, ngunit bilang mahalagang arkitektura para sa mga kaluluwang nagna-navigate sa digital na kaguluhan. Banal na Kasulatan: Galacia ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:22-23

Denomination: Other

Kung Kumatok Si Jesus Ngayon Series

Contributed by Dr John Singarayar Svd on Nov 24, 2025

Ang Araw ng Panginoon ay kasing lapit ng iyong susunod na hininga.

Pamagat: Kung Kumatok si Jesus Ngayon Intro: Ang Araw ng Panginoon ay kasing lapit ng iyong susunod na hininga. Banal na Kasulatan: Mateo 24:37-44 Pagninilay Minamahal kong mga kaibigan, naranasan mo na bang may kumatok sa iyong pinto nang hindi mo inaasahan ang mga bisita? Marahil ay ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 24:37-44

Denomination: Other

Paglalakad Bilang Pilgrim Ng Pag-Asa Series

Contributed by Dr John Singarayar Svd on Apr 1, 2025

Pinag-iisipan ko kung paano tayo tinawag na maging mga pilgrims ng pag-asa sa isang mundo na desperadong naghahanap ng kahulugan at direksyon.

Pamagat: Paglalakad bilang Pilgrim ng Pag-asa Intro: Pinag-iisipan ko kung paano tayo tinawag na maging mga pilgrims ng pag-asa sa isang mundo na desperadong naghahanap ng kahulugan at direksyon. Banal na Kasulatan: Roma 15:13 Pagninilay Mahal na Kapatid at Kapatid na Relihiyoso, habang ...read more

Scripture: Romans 15:13

Denomination: Other