Sermons on Our Father Jacob:

Wrestling All Night Series

Contributed by J. D. Greear on Jul 9, 2013

Prayer is the most undervalued resource in our lives and our families and our church. The Bible teaches us that all the blessings that God wants to bestow on us, he does so through prayer.

Prayer is the most undervalued resource in our lives and our families and our church. The Bible teaches us that all the blessings that God wants to bestow on us, he does so through prayer. Prayer is the conduit by which his power comes into your family; it’s the way you lay hold of the ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 32:9-30

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Jacob's Prosperity, By God's Grace

Contributed by William Akehurst on Aug 12, 2024

Jacob worked 14 years for his wives, and family, but he had nothing. He wanted to leave to go home, but used his father-in-law to gain wealth for himself by means of his own. However, it was GOD's GRACE that took over, despite Jacob's actions.

2024.08.11.Sermon Notes. Jacob’s Prosperity by GOD’s Grace William Akehurst, HSWC BIG IDEA: Jacob has finished his 14 years working off the dowry for his wives. And yet he has nothing. He wants to leave and go home, but realizes that he must provide for his family. And does so, at the expense of ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:8-10, Genesis 30:25-43, Genesis 31:1-16, Philippians 2:15-16, 2 Corinthians 12:9-10, Ephesians 6:10, John 15:5, Matthew 6:33  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Great Tribulation And The Time Of Jacob's Trouble

Contributed by Larry Wolfe on Jun 24, 2009

The unfolding of the Jews persecution/testing/trials/purifying and the Day of the Lord

Daniel 12-The Great Vision Continues-The End of the Age Unfolded I. The Last Half of the Seventieth Week of Daniel (Daniel 12:1-3) A. The Archangel Michael Stands Still (v.1 a) B. The Unparalleled Great Tribulation (v.1 b) C. The Deliverance of Daniel’s People (Rapture/Resurrection) (v.1c, ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 12:1-13

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Jacob-When He Wrestled With God Series

Contributed by Jonathan Spurlock on Apr 1, 2022

If you have ever wrestled with anyone. you'll understand a little of what Jacob endured when he spent most of a night wrestling with an unknown Guest!

Introduction: Jacob and his household had left the land of Laban and were heading back to his homeland. God Himself had told Jacob to do this (Gen. 31:3) and Jacob had obeyed. While on the journey, Moses wrote “the angels of God met” Jacob at a place he called “Mahanaim (Hebrew for “two camps)”. ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 32:22-32

Denomination: Baptist

Father, Forgive Them

Contributed by Christian Cheong on Apr 13, 2009

Jesus’ first cry on the cross ushered in His ministry of intercession for the world. He has not ceased to intercede for us. Man’s greatest need is the forgiveness of our sin.

Jesus prayed, "Father, forgive them..." (Luke 23:34). This was the first recorded cry of Jesus on the cross. • It sums up the reason He was there. It encapsulates the meaning of the cross. • He was asking God to give men what they needed most – forgiveness of their sin. • Jesus is going to pay ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:32-43

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Father, Forgive Them Series

Contributed by Ryan Loyd on Jul 29, 2014

Words uttered at the end of a man's life take on extra significance. What did our Lord say in His final moments? And what do they speak to us today?

Luke 23:26-34 NIV 26 As they led him away, they seized Simon from Cyrene, who was on his way in from the country, and put the cross on him and made him carry it behind Jesus. 27 A large number of people followed him, including women who mourned and wailed for him. 28 Jesus turned and said to ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:26-34

Denomination: Pentecostal

Reubin Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Jun 23, 2022

In the Torah, Reuben is briefly described as having had sexual activity with Bilhah, his stepmother's maid, and father's concubine. On his deathbed, Jacob declares that Reuben "will no longer excel, for you went up onto your father's bed, onto my couch and defiled it."

Reuben Pronunciation R??uven Born 1569 BCE Paddan Aram Died 1445 BCE or 1444 BCE (aged 125) Resting place Tomb of Reuben, Israel 31°55'46?N 34°44'02?E Children · Hanok (son) · Pallu (son) · Hezron (son) · ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 46:9

Denomination: Baptist

Brokenness: Me, You, Jacob, And Other Cracked Pots

Contributed by Perry Fowler on Feb 15, 2023

Jacob's wrestling match with God. How God uses His activity of brokenness in our lives.

Jacob Deceiver and Dreamer Series “Brokenness: Me, You, Jacob, and Other Cracked Pots” Genesis 32 Introduction: I read the story about an old Texas Cowboy who decided to apply for an insurance policy. As he walked up to the insurance office, the agent noticed that he was walking with a limp ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

How To Make Or Break A Dad

Contributed by Steve Malone on May 23, 2001

In this message we will look at Luke 15 and we will see the ways we make and break our dads (also how we make and break our heavenly Father).

"HOW TO MAKE OR BREAK A DAD" TEXT: LUKE 15:11-24 INTRODUCTION TODAY IS FATHER’S DAY, HAPPY FATHER’S DAY TO ALL THE DADS OUT THERE. LET’S BE HONEST THOUGH FATHER’S DAY IS JUST NOT AS BIG AS MOTHER’S DAY. THAT’S NOT SOUR GRAPES, THAT’S THE TRUTH. ON MOTHER’S DAY THERE IS A HIGHER ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:11-24

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Fathers Are Super Heroes!

Contributed by Jose Gomez Sr. on Jun 16, 2004

Christian fathers are the real Super Heroes in our homes. God has given dads all the Super power and gifts needed to do the job and do it joyfully in the name of Jesus.

Mark 16:15-18 And He said to them, “Go into all the world and preach the gospel to every creature. He who believes and is baptized will be saved; but he who does not believe will be condemned. And these signs will follow those who believe: In My name they will cast out demons; they will speak with ...read more

Scripture: Mark 16:15-18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Who's Your Father?

Contributed by Edward Frey on Jul 1, 2002

On Father’s Day it is important to honor the greatest dad -- Our heavenly Father. Any earthly dad who reflects his heavenly Father’s love in Jesus is tops!

Happy Father’s Day, dads! Did you all get pounced on in bed this morning? My boys each made me a card (that was very special). I’m going to go home after church and, of course, call my dad. Most of you know my father. Well, this is my favorite picture of my dad. We keep it in a curio cabinet in ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 3:1-3

Denomination: Lutheran

The Father's Love PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Jan 2, 2024

This sermon explores the unshakeable love of God, emphasizing its transformative power and presence during life's trials, as a source of strength, refuge, and salvation.

Welcome, brothers and sisters, to this gathering of hearts, a symphony of souls in search of solace, strength, and spiritual sustenance. We gather here not as strangers, but as a family, united under the loving gaze of our Heavenly Father. Our lives, like threads in a divine tapestry, are woven ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:38-39

Topics: Unmerited Love

Everlasting Father Series

Contributed by Darrin Hunt on Feb 5, 2007

Part 3 of a Christmas Series based on Isa. 9:6.

Jesus, Everlasting Father Isa. 9:6 How many people have finished their shopping? Did you hear about the guy who went out and bought his wife a beautiful diamond ring for Christmas? His friend said, “I thought she wanted a new SUV?” •“She did,” he replied. "But where am I gonna find a fake ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 9:6

Denomination: Baptist

Portrait Of A Father

Contributed by Chuck Warnock on Jun 26, 2007

Today is Father’s Day and I want us to look for a few moments at the portrait of a father that Jesus paints for us in Matthew’s gospel. What Jesus is doing here is Matthew’s gospel is the same thing that he has done so many times before – challenging the

Portrait of a Father Chuck Warnock Chatham Baptist Church, Chatham, VA June 17, 2007 Matthew 6:5-15, NIV 5"And when you pray, do not be like the hypocrites, for they love to pray standing in the synagogues and on the street corners to be seen by men. I tell you the truth, they have received their ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:5-15

Denomination: Baptist

A Father's Legacy PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 25, 2023

Emphasize the importance of living a Christ-centered life that leaves a lasting, positive legacy for future generations.

Good morning, church family! Today, we're going to dive into the wisdom found in Proverbs 13:22. I am reminded of a quote by Lauren Daigle who said, "We, as Christians, have a legacy to leave, and it's all about a love of Christ to permeate the music and reach the hearts of all of the people out ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 13:22

Topics: Good Man