Sermons on Patriarchs Jacob:

Putting The "El" In "Behtel"

Contributed by Gary Waguespack on Oct 25, 2001

God called Jacob to Bethel, so what’s he doing in Shechem?

EL-BETHEL Intro: Jerome Engles, Babies & Hymnals, $.75. Years ago, a Pastor, named Jerome Engles was making an announcement in church about the new hymnals, a man in the congregation stood up and also announced the annual Baptism service where all the babies could be baptized. ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 35:1-5

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Old Bait And Switch Series

Contributed by Stephen Todd on Nov 28, 2003

The deception which Jacob had sown he now reaps from Laban.

Genesis 29:1-30 September 21, 2003 While I was in Bible College I had a friend who took a Job at the Horseshoe Motel. It used to stand on Wellington street in London right where you come off the highway 401. It had a big neon sign out front that said "rooms starting at $29.99." After just a ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 29:1-30

Denomination: Baptist

The Man Of God

Contributed by Alan Vaughn on Mar 28, 2011

Jacob was a man who by worldly standards was questionable, yet God blessed him.

The Man of God by Alan Vaughn Obadiah 1:17 Obadiah 1:17 (New International Version, ©2011) 17 But on Mount Zion will be deliverance; it will be holy, and Jacob will possess his inheritance. Intro: Last Sunday we talked about the Godless man named Esau, you remember Jacob’s twin ...read more

Scripture: Obadiah 1:17

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

When Failure Embraces The Forgiven Series

Contributed by Rodney Kelley on Sep 1, 2009

After the death of Jacob, the brothers of Joseph expected judgment but received grace instead.

Intro. Again, I am looking at the life of Joseph from a practical side, not merely a type, though the pictures of Christ and God are so strong, that we cannot help but see the truths. Jacob changed, and that change apparently strengthened his son that was about to face the ultimate storm. ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 50:1-21

Denomination: Baptist

Touched By God

Contributed by Phillip Krueger on Nov 25, 2008

God wrestles with Jacob to make him stop running and deal with his problems.

TOUCHED BY GOD [Genesis 32:22-32] FCC 8-24-08 1. Hidden treasures: a) June 6, 2003—A National Geographic team working with Iraqi and U.S. military authorities recovered one of the greatest archaeological treasure troves of all time. • A vault was discovered below the Central Bank in Baghdad, ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 32:22-32

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Living At The Corner Of Dysfunction Jct & Family Feud Ln Series

Contributed by Travis Moore on May 26, 2019

Jacob's dysfunctional family provide great lessons for families today

But God part 5 ...but God Living at the Corner of Dysfunction JCT & Family Feud LN Genesis 31:7 1. Every Family Is Dysfunctional (Genesis 31:1-2) ? Jacob came from a dysfunctional family. (Genesis 25-27) ? Jacob married into a dysfunctional family. (Genesis 29-31) 2. God Can Function ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 31:7

Denomination: Baptist

The Samaritan Appointment

Contributed by Terry Hovey on Mar 16, 2023

Our Lord Jesus Christ wasn't afraid of those who were the “cast off” of society; the sinners, the lepers, the Samaritans, and neither should we.

The Samaritan Appointment John 4:1-26 As I’m sure you all know, during Biblical times, the Jews and the Samaritans were locked in a bitter rivalry, but in case you didn’t know, it partially began back when the Kingdom was torn apart—when it became a divided kingdom after Solomon's death and ...read more

Scripture: John 4:1-24

Denomination: Methodist

From Hidden Nights To Open Daylight Testimony – The Samaritan Woman – Characters Of John’s Gospel Series

Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Jul 8, 2022

There was a woman in need who came to Jacob’s well to draw natural water but left with the living water. Her testimony was genuine and people were saved through that testimony. This illustrates the gentle care of the Lord for sinners.

FROM HIDDEN NIGHTS TO OPEN DAYLIGHT TESTIMONY – THE SAMARITAN WOMAN – CHARACTERS OF JOHN’S GOSPEL Message - The Woman of Samaria – John Chapter 4 John 4 v 1 Therefore when the Lord knew that the Pharisees had heard that Jesus was making and baptising more disciples than John John 4:2 (although ...read more

Scripture: John 7:37-39, Genesis 1:6-7, Romans 3:10-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Christmas According To Joseph

Contributed by Jonathan Mcleod on Dec 10, 2006

Joseph’s part in the Christmas story exemplifies a new kind of righteousness.

In nativity scenes he stands silently next to the manger in which the baby Jesus is placed. His name is Joseph and some might think that he plays an unimportant role in the Christmas story. In fact, he is not even given a single line to speak! Should we neglect Joseph? Should we skip Joseph’s ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-25

Denomination: Baptist

“the Real Out Of Egypt Story” Series

Contributed by John Hamby on Nov 8, 2010

This is a part of the Christmas story that is not included in the Christmas carols. I have never seen a Christmas card that depicts this part of the Christmas story, and yet it very real.

“The Real Out of Egypt Story” Matthew 2:13-23 Last week we examined the story of the Magi as they made the long and dangerous journey following the star to worship the new born ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:13-23

Denomination: Baptist

Job Series

Contributed by Ricky Nelms on Jul 29, 2010

This is the 8th sermon on Bible Characters and this one is on Job. Outline is 1-Job's Identity, 2-Job's Adversary, 3-Job's Agony, 4-Job's Recovery.

CLOSE ENCOUNTERS SERIES 8 – JOB This morning, we are continuing with our sermon series, entitled, CLOSE ENCOUNTERS And we’ve been talking about the fact that if there’s ever been a time for us to have close encounters, it’s now And we’re going to be preaching on ...read more

Scripture: Job 42:12

Denomination: Pentecostal

Abram's Commitment To A Life Of Faith Series

Contributed by Carl Allen on Jan 13, 2009

Abraham sets the example for you and me today. He shows us how to live out our lives in absolute faith in and total commitment to the Lord.

ABRAM’S COMMITMENT TO A LIFE OF FAITH Genesis 12:4-9 Intro: I remember as a young boy, that we moved around from place to place for awhile. I was born in Colorado, then we moved to the country Turkey, and then we moved to San Antonio.. In a sense, I was a pilgrim in my first four years of ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 12:4-9

Denomination: Baptist

God Proves His Promises Series

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Dec 29, 2011

When it comes to God’s promises: 1. We may be discouraged by a delay (vs. 1-5). 2. We will always be blessed by believing (vs. 6). 3. God is devoted unto death (vs. 7-12 & 17-18).

Old Testament Encounters with Christ Part 6: God Proves His Promises Genesis 15:1-18 Sermon by Rick Crandall Grayson Baptist Church - Dec. 28, 2011 *Last week in Genesis 14 Abram was a hero. His nephew Lot had been kidnapped by the Kings of the East when they defeated Sodom. But Abram raised a ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 15:1-18

Denomination: Baptist

God Will Provide

Contributed by James Linders on Apr 26, 2015

Abraham was born from a family of idol worshippers. At the age of seventy five God instructed him to leave his country of birth for a land that HE would identify unto him.Abraham obeyed God. God promised him that He would make him a mighty nation.

The Lord said to Abraham: “Go and get Isaac, your only son, the one you dearly love! Take him to the land of Moriah, and I will show you a mountain where you must sacrifice him to me on the fires of an altar.” When Abraham was seventy five years old, God instructed Abram to leave the ...read more

Denomination: Pentecostal

Abraham Was Blessed After Lot Was Gone

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Jul 5, 2013

To show that we need to stick with same company of the blessed.

I. EXORDIUM: Are you blessed because of the company of the LORD? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that we need to stick with same company of the blessed. 1 Corinthians 15:33 (Amplified Bible) Do not be so deceived and misled! Evil companionships (communion, ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 13:14

Denomination: Pentecostal