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Life Lessons Learned From A Wounded Wrestler

Contributed by Steven Dow on Jul 17, 2002

We’ve all wrestled with God and so we can learn some valuable lessons from Jacob, the Wounded Wrestler.

JACOB: LIFE LESSONS LEARNED FROM A WOUNDED WRESTLER Genesis 32:22-32 July 21, 2002 INTRODUCTION: Allow me to set the stage for you. Jacob had not seen his brother, Esau, in a long time and he was very apprehensive about their meeting. You see, many years earlier Jacob tricked his brother out ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 32:22-32

Don't Be A Sore Loser

Contributed by Scott Carmer on Aug 28, 2005

When Jacob wrestled with the angel that night at the river, he was a good loser because he was willing to learn from his struggle.

Don’t Be a Sore Loser Genesis 32:22-31 Proverbs 3:12 August 28, 2005 My first and only foray into the world of coaching came during the summer that I coached my son’s baseball team. We were living in Morocco, Indiana at the time. Morocco is in Newton County and the North Newton High School ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 32:22-31

Denomination: Methodist

The Three Paradoxes To A Fruitful Life

Contributed by Randy Bataanon on Feb 5, 2011

People struggle for their life. They fight for their right and wrestle for their greatness - only to find that it is the other way around that we can find them.

THE THREE PARADOXES TO A FRUITFUL LIFE John 12:24-26 People struggle for their life. They fight for their right and wrestle for their greatness - only to find that it is the other way around that we can find them. Jesus said: Joh 12:24 I tell you the truth, unless a grain of wheat falls to the ...read more

Scripture: John 12:24-26

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Unanswered Prayer Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 19, 2021

Jesus tells it like it is in the world of prayer, and in so doing He complicates things, and forces us to wrestle with the conditions for answered prayer.

The story is told of a Russian scientist who was found guilty of a crime against the state. He was sentenced to a prison in the middle of a desert. His cell mate was another scientist. He was determined to escape, and he urged his cell mate to join him, but he refused. After much planning he did ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:1-14

Prayer Series

Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on Sep 30, 2016

Jacob wrestles with God to receive the blessings. He struggled and finally succeded in Life. Never give up until you get.

Genesis 32:22-32 Success and Struggles in Life Genesis 32:29. I will not let thee go, except thou bless me. When Jacob offered this prayer when he was a wealthy and healthy man. He had the blessings of two legal wives and another two as a bonus, he had eleven children, (v.22). He is a foreign ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 32:22-32

Denomination: Methodist

The Human Spirit Fails, But The Holy Spirit Prevails

Contributed by Gregg Bitter on May 24, 2010

Where are you on the line between optimism and pessimism? What is the right balance? Let's see what we learn from the tower of Babel. A. The human spirit triumphs. Not! B. Like at Babel, so still today C. The Holy Spirit centers us on Jesus and his cross

Text: Genesis 11:1-9 Theme: The Human Spirit Fails, But the Holy Spirit Prevails A. The human spirit triumphs. Not! B. Like at Babel, so still today C. The Holy Spirit centers us on Jesus and his cross Season: Pentecost - c Date: May 23, 2010 Web page: ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 11:1-9

Denomination: Lutheran

"The First Deadly Sin"

Contributed by Robert Leroe on Jul 7, 2002

Nebuchadnezzar learned from personal, painful experience that pride goes before a fall.

"The First Deadly Sin" Daniel 4:28-37 A celebrity was being interviewed on TV. The talk-show host asked, ¡§Can you recall the most embarrassing thing that has ever happened to you?¡¨ ¡§Yes,¡¨ she answered. ¡§Next question, please!¡¨ Most of us would like to forget our embarrassing or humbling ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 4:28-37

Denomination: Congregational

God Lifts Up, God Brings Down

Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Sep 17, 2002

This sermon deals with the issue of pride and how it manages to sneak upon us all.

God Lifts Up & God Brings Down 1 Kings 11:29-39 James 4:13-17 1 Kings 11:29-14:17 If someone says, that person is full of pride, what image comes to your mind? Do you see someone who is stuck on himself? Do you imagine someone who has a big head. Do you think of someone who likes ...read more

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Bigger They Are, The Harder They Fall Series

Contributed by David Dykes on Oct 15, 2006

Nebuchadnezzar’s pride problem, a second dream, transformation into a beast and his repentance.

INTRODUCTION You could also call this chapter: “From Beauty to Beast” or “The Birdman of Babylon.” Sadaam Hussein is the Dictator of Iraq. This week he posted a message on the Internet stating he has become a Christian. Part of it says: “I realized recently that for the past seven years I have ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 4:1-37

Denomination: Baptist

Step Out The World &into Gods Presence

Contributed by Sharon Thurston on Dec 27, 2007

This sermon is about letting go of the lust of the flesh, lust of the eye, and the pride of life.

Introduction The bible gives us strong warnings against the world and all its false ways. Perhaps this is addressed for the young people for whom the world often holds a special attraction, but it is a warning that applies to all the Lord’s people. Sermon The world here is not the planet on ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 2:15-17

Denomination: Baptist

The First Witness Series

Contributed by Jonathan Mcleod on Jan 9, 2008

Like John, we should lay aside our pride to serve Christ.

“The Jews” • The expression is used 71 times in John. • Most commonly it refers to the Jewish leaders, especially those of Jerusalem and Judea (as here in 1:19), and usually they are cast as those who actively oppose Jesus, fail to understand Him, and who finally seek His death. • Not all Jewish ...read more

Scripture: John 1:19-34

Denomination: Baptist

The Consuming Power Of Sin Series

Contributed by Bobby Oliver on Jul 9, 2018

Sin starts with pride, sin wants control, sin is destructive, and sin is deceptive.

The Consuming Power of Sin Exodus 10:1-20 - We’re continuing our study through the book of Exodus. - As we study each passage, we’re asking the question, “What can I learn about honoring God from this text?” - Last week, we looked at the seventh plague, the plague of hail, and how it illustrated ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 10:1-20

Denomination: Baptist

The Power, Wisdom And Glory Of The Cross

Contributed by William D. Brown on Apr 25, 2008

There were contentions that is, (quarrels; arguments) among the church at Corinth because they were glorying in human leaders. These divisions in the church at Corinth were caused by pride, for “only by pride cometh contention” (Prov. 13:10).

The Power, Wisdom, and Glory of the Cross 1 Corinthians 2:1-8 There were contentions that is, (quarrels; arguments) among the church at Corinth because they were glorying in human leaders. Some were glorying in Paul; some were glorying in Apollo’s; and some were glorying in Peter. All this ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 2:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

Answer Eight: Stop Kidding Yourself - Renounce Self-Deception Series

Contributed by Jerry Cosper on Jul 21, 2015

This passage is Paul’s 8th answer to them about a specific problem. Paul gives them the root cause for the trouble they were having. It was pride—pride in who they were and what they knew.

The Corinthian church was having problems. They have asked Paul to help. This passage is Paul’s 8th answer to them about a specific problem. Paul gives them the root cause for the trouble they were having. It was pride—pride in who they were and what they knew. Remember that ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 3:18-23

Denomination: Baptist

Breaking Bondages

Contributed by Kurt Heisey on May 31, 2002

For bondages to be broken we must deal with sin: that we have committed and that which has been committed against us, then we can be free.

Breaking Bondages VCC August 19, 2000 Intro:God Wants Us Free! Last week we saw the importance of dealing with sin issues. Acts 10:38,39 -- “God anointed Jesus of Nazareth with the Holy Spirit and with power, who went about doing good and healing all who were oppressed by the devil, for God ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:18-19, Acts 10:38-39

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational