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  • John Lowe avatar

    Joseph And Potiphar's Wife Series

    Contributed by John Lowe on Jun 16, 2022
     | 1,675 views

    Joseph is described as being well-built and handsome. These are the exact Hebrew words attributed to Rachel in 29:17. Joseph excels not only in proficiency but also in attractiveness. Perhaps because of this, his master's wife invites him to lie with her.

    Potiphar's Wife and Joseph (She Lusted For Joseph) "Potiphar sees "that the Lord is with Joseph and that the Lord gives him success in everything he does." Genesis 39: Joseph and Potiphar's Wife The story follows Joseph's life in Egypt. Potiphar buys him as an enslaved ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Jacob-The Original 90-Month Fiancé! Series

    Contributed by Jonathan Spurlock on Feb 15, 2023
     | 1,082 views

    Jacob left his home in Beersheba, heading to his uncle Laban's land, 450 miles away, in order to find a wife. Allowing five months for the journey, and a month before starting his seven-year contract, he was the original 90-month fiance'!

    (Full disclosure: Sermon Central has accepted two messages of mine in a series about Jacob dealing with his situation here, namely, how he got his two wives. They’re “Jacob-What He Did For Love” and “Jacob-Finding True Love--And More” but this message is not simply an edit of these two ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Woman With Weak Eyes Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Jun 2, 2023
    based on 3 ratings
     | 6,582 views

    Because of her "ugliness" (weak eyes) Leah was unnoticed, unwanted & unloved… and unmarried. She was literally a rejected woman. How did God help her overcome her rejection?

    A lady was walking down the street on her way to work & saw a parrot in a pet store. She went in to admire the bird, and suddenly the parrot spoke to her, “Hey lady. You’re ugly.” Well, the woman was deeply offended, and she stormed out of the store. But on her way home, she thought she’d ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    A Lesson In Patience.

    Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Jun 8, 2023
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    Jacob the trickster duped by his uncle. The love of Jacob for Rachel perseveres and prevails. God at work behind the scenes.

    A LESSON IN PATIENCE. Genesis 29:15-28. Jacob had been on the run from his twin brother Esau. Jacob, being the younger twin, had duped his elder sibling of both his inheritance and his blessing. Esau’s understandable anger was beginning to look dangerous, so their mother Rebekah devised a ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    9th Sunday After Pentecost. July 30th, 2023. Series

    Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Jun 17, 2023
    based on 2 ratings
     | 2,908 views

    Year A, Proper 12.

    Genesis 29:15-28, Psalm 105:1-11, Psalm 105:45, Psalm 128:1-6, 1 Kings 3:5-12, Psalm 119:129-136, Romans 8:26-39, Matthew 13:31-33, Matthew 13:44-52 A). A LESSON IN PATIENCE. Genesis 29:15-28. Jacob had been on the run from his twin brother Esau. Jacob, being the younger twin, had duped his ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Sermon # 36 - Revive The Love In Your Marriage Series

    Contributed by Andrew Dixon on Sep 21, 2023
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     | 680 views

    If we want our marriages to be vibrant and happy, we must work towards getting back to the love we had for each other when we first got married. Here are some practical counsel from God’s word on how we can make love grow in our marriages.

    We read in Ecclesiastes 4:9, “Two are better off than one, because together they can work more effectively.” (GNB) The counsel that we receive from the word of God as mentioned in the above verse, is that two are far better than one, as together they can work far more efficiently on any given ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

  • Norris Harris I avatar

    The Woman No Man Wanted

    Contributed by Norris Harris I on Mar 13, 2003
    based on 117 ratings
     | 25,295 views

    Leah is a type of woman which no man seems to wants. She was able to overcome the debilitating reputation of not being wanted. I want us to take a good look at her because clearly here was a woman who was able to live thru the degrading experience of bein

    James Walker, in his book “Husbands Who Won’t Lead & Wives Who Won’t Follow”, wrote: “Deep within each man and women is a common longing: the desire to find comfort, companionship, and fulfillment.” I concur with that statement. For all of us, regardless of sex or age, want to be loved, accepted ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    "The Trickster Gets Tricked"

    Contributed by Kenneth Sauer on Jul 23, 2002
    based on 87 ratings
     | 18,270 views

    Like Jacob, we must keep our focus on Jesus not the obstacles which get in our way.

    Genesis 29:15-28 Matthew 13:31-33, 44-52 “The Trickster Gets Tricked” By Rev. Kenneth Sauer, Pastor of Parkview United Methodist Church, Newport News, VA In our Old Testament Lesson for this morning: Jacob the trickster gets tricked. Jacob had literally ruined and wrecked his life. He had ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    Recieving Our Wage

    Contributed by Ethan Sayler on Jul 30, 2002
    based on 56 ratings
     | 6,062 views

    Through the grace of God in Jesus Christ, we recieve more than what we deserve.

    A donkey and a fox went into partnership and sallied out to forage for food together. They hadn’t gone far before they saw a lion coming their way, at which they were both dreadfully frightened. But the fox thought he saw a way of saving his own skin, and went boldly up to the lion and whispered ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Whom Do We Truly Love; And How Do We Show It

    Contributed by Bruce Landry on Dec 29, 2001
    based on 61 ratings
     | 9,382 views

    Genesis 29, showing how Jacob is matured in a Godly manner through over 14 years of service to Laban his father-in-law.

    Whom do we truly Love, and how do we show it DBF 12/30/01 A. Jacob’s love for Rachael First Meeting with Rachael First meeting with Laban B. Jacob’s Labor for Rachael Diligence of Jacob Deception of Laban Genesis 29:1-30 Remember your first love, Oh the beauty and wonder of it. Oh that he or ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Jacob-What He Did For Love Series

    Contributed by Jonathan Spurlock on Mar 4, 2022
     | 2,416 views

    Jacob was now staying at his uncle Laban's house. Laban offered him a job, and asked him, "What kind of wages would you want from me?" Jacob's reply eventually changed his life forever!

    Introduction: Jacob had arrived in Haran, the land of his mother and uncle Laban. He had assisted Rachel, Laban’s daughter, by watering her flock of sheep. Laban then ran out to meet Jacob, and they all returned to Laban’s house. For Jacob, things were about to get interesting. 1 The wages ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    What Happens When We Fail To Trust God

    Contributed by Dr. Jwt Spies on Mar 12, 2022
     | 5,981 views

    Learning how to wait on God. Be patience while God is working.

    It is my examination that the contents listed here in verses 15-30, conveys the conviction that this man Jacob had a problem when it came down to trusting God. The basis for that conclusion is based on the facts that here was a man, along with his mother, had conspired, schemed and tricked both ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Andrew Dixon avatar

    Sermon # 39 - How To Handle Rejection Series

    Contributed by Andrew Dixon on Oct 13, 2023
    based on 2 ratings
     | 992 views

    Have you gone through rejection and are feeling unworthy or unloved? This message will help us understand how much God loves us, and how He can bring healing to all of our hurts from the past.

    We read in Isaiah 60:15, “You were hated and deserted, rejected by everyone. But I will make you beautiful, a city to be proud of for all time to come.”(CEV) There are two states that are mentioned in the above verse, the first is one is that of hatred, desertion and rejection, while the second ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

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    Genesis Chapter Twenty-Nine Series

    Contributed by Tom Shepard on Oct 24, 2023
    based on 1 rating
     | 561 views

    These are thoughts on Genesis Chapter Twenty-Nine. In his work, "What does every Bible chapter say..." John Hunt gives an overview of each chapter of the Bible. It is my intention to do the same thing here.

    GENESIS CHAPTER TWENTY-NINE OVERVIEW Overall what is happening in this chapter is that Jacob goes to Laban’s house and marries Rachel and Leah. Thomas Coke (1801) – Genesis 29 Jacob is kindly received by Laban. He loves Rachel, and serves seven years for her. Laban substitutes Leah, the eldest ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan avatar

    Leah And Rachel Series

    Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on Jan 25, 2024
     | 826 views

    It’s very passionating to know the life history of great women in Israel. Leah and Rachel are sisters with different structure and different spiritual qualities. To know their real struggle please browse this sermon.

    Theme: Leah and Rachel Text: Genesis 29:16-29   Greetings: The Lord is good and His love endures forever! Introduction: We are meditating the Biblical leaders with a call to remember, to consider, and to imitate them. Today we are looking into two important characters of the early history of ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist