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  • Help, I Married The Wrong Sister!

    Contributed by Brian Buriff on Feb 2, 2010
    based on 8 ratings
     | 9,496 views

    When you feel like Jacob - "Help, I married the wrong person." Within every man and woman there lies 2 dimensions - the lovable Rachel side and the difficult Leah side. Successful marriages recognize both sides and learns to embrace both sides.

    HELP, I MARRIED THE WRONG SISTER! Read: Gen 29:15-31 I. HOW COULD JACOB POSSIBLY MARRY THE WRONG SISTER? A. Raises Lots Of Questions 1. Was it really that dark at night? / Did she have a bag over her head? 2. Was Jacob simply drunk at the wedding? B. Custom Practiced During Some ...read more

  • The 12 Stone Memorial Part 6: Issachar & Zebulun Series

    Contributed by Rodney Burton on May 23, 2009
    based on 5 ratings
     | 7,404 views

    In part 6 of this series, we revisit Leah and the birth of her final two sons, Issachar and Zebulun.

    -- We once again return to Leah giving birth to two more sons (her 5th and 6th). -- Now that the family has been through a time of trying to make things happen on their own through their maidservants, they get back to producing the final four sons through Leah and Rachel. -- These 2 final sons are ...read more

  • The 12 Stone Memorial Part 7: Joseph & Benjamin Series

    Contributed by Rodney Burton on May 23, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 10,012 views

    In part 7 of this series, we look at Rachel and the birth of her two sons. After the other 10 had been born, Rachel’s womb is finally opened.

    -- Rachel is the one that Jacob loved from the beginning, but she is the last one to give birth to any children. -- Rachel had to stand by and watch 10 sons be born to her husband with none of them coming from her directly. You know that was messing with her mind! -- Rachel dealt with the shame, ...read more

  • Genesis 39 Series

    Contributed by Tom Owen on Aug 6, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,647 views

    verse-by-verse

    Last week we saw how the Lord appeared to Jacob in a dream. It was an amazing dream that showed how God cares for man and has made a way for him to get to God. In the dream God also spoke to Jacob and promised to always be with him as He accomplished the Abrahamic covenant through him. [Read ...read more

  • Genesis 40 Series

    Contributed by Tom Owen on Aug 6, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,815 views

    verse-by-verse

    Last week we saw how Jacob got tricked by his uncle to marry both of his daughters even though he only wanted to marry one. And right away there were problems in the marriage because Leah wasn’t loved by her husband Jacob while Rachel was. This is what moved Leah to have kids by Jacob hoping that ...read more

  • Thankful In A Troubled Life

    Contributed by Rodney Kelley on Sep 16, 2009
    based on 5 ratings
     | 6,526 views

    As a child of God, we have much to be thankful about.

    Intro. The lack of thankfulness is the greatest problem of most of our lives. If we were thankful, we would live differently. Psalms 92:1 "It is a good thing to give thanks unto the LORD, and to sing praises unto thy name, O most High:" The Hebrew word is one that is a synonym of a word ...read more

  • The 12 Stone Memorial Part 4: Dan & Naphtali Series

    Contributed by Rodney Burton on Apr 16, 2009
    based on 14 ratings
     | 6,792 views

    In part 4 of this series, we look at the two sons born to Bilhah, Rachel’s handmaid. Dan declares vindication and Naphtali declares victory.

    n Leah had given birth to 4 sons and then stopped for a time. n Rachel continues to feel more and more pressure as she continues to be barren. In the culture of that day, a woman was looked at with disdain and disgust when she was barren. n Rachel’s declaration was “Give me children or I die!” n ...read more

  • The 12 Stone Memorial Part 5: Gad & Asher Series

    Contributed by Rodney Burton on Apr 29, 2009
    based on 8 ratings
     | 6,227 views

    In part 5 of this series, we look at the sons born to Zilpah, Gad and Asher. We consider the need for the army of God to arise and the power of being blessed of God.

    n Sons number 7 and 8 were born to Zilpah, Leah’s handmaid. n In response to Rachel giving her handmaid to Jacob and bearing sons through her, Leah now does the same thing with her handmaid. n The last son Leah had borne prior to this was Judah, which we founds means “praise”. Here, we see that ...read more

  • Finding The Favor Of God

    Contributed by Shane Brooks on Feb 17, 2005
    based on 39 ratings
     | 8,857 views

    God is on your side.

    Let me point something out Anytime someone found favor in the eyes of God they brought forth something Noah- Brought forth an ark Abraham- brought forth a nation Moses- brought forth a people David- brought forth a Throne Mary- Brought forth a son Many people want to but Mary up on a ...read more

  • The Power Of Unconditional Love

    Contributed by Mike Turner on Feb 20, 2005
    based on 47 ratings
     | 18,184 views

    In the romance of Jacob, and Rachel, we see the unconditional love of Jacob. It reminds us of the unconditional love that God has, and inspires us to love unconditionally.

    The Power Of Unconditional Love Gen 29:9-35 Joke: The teacher asked her class, "Which is more important to us-the sun or the moon." One of the students answered, "The moon." The teacher asked why the moon was more important than the sun. The student gave this explanation. "The moon gives us light ...read more

  • Deception

    Contributed by David Richardson on Jun 14, 2004
    based on 23 ratings
     | 9,313 views

    The Bible speaks of planting or sowing discord like a farmer planting seeds. Deceit is the catalyst by which discord is sown or planted in the church.

    I. Introduction Read Genesis 29 (Psalm 101:7) No one who practices deceit will dwell in my house; no one who speaks falsely will stand in my presence. That’s a very heavy penalty for something that is usually said without thinking! Most deceit has its origin in thoughtlessness and ...read more

  • The Labor Of Love Series

    Contributed by Victor Yap on Apr 28, 2005
    based on 20 ratings
     | 12,352 views

    Bible Couples, Pt. 4 "Jacob and Rachel"

    THE LABOR OF LOVE (GEN. 29:9-35) One of the best quotes on love I know of comes from Liz Carpenter. She said, “Love is a moment and a lifetime. It is looking at him (a person) across a room and feeling that if I don’t send the rest of my life with him, I’ll have missed the boat.” More than 66% of ...read more

  • Gold From An Unlikely Mine Series

    Contributed by Carl Allen on May 5, 2010
    based on 2 ratings
     | 7,915 views

    We hear a lot in our day about dysfunctional homes. I realize that many homes today are in turmoil. Divorces, sins of all kinds, absentee parents, among other evils, have left the home in a mess. In many cases it seems that children growing up today do no

    GOLD FROM AN UNLIKELY MINE Genesis 30:22-24 Introduction We hear a lot in our day about dysfunctional homes. I realize that many homes today are in turmoil. Divorces, sins of all kinds, absentee parents, among other evils, have left the home in a mess. In many cases it seems that children growing ...read more

  • Your Work Matters To God Series

    Contributed by Paul Barreca on Jan 27, 2013
    based on 1 rating
     | 10,332 views

    God provides for us and demonstrates his love by blessing our labor.

    (Title borrowed from the title of an excellent book by Doug Sherman and William Hendricks) Do you love going to work? According to a Forbes Magazine article, “Finding Your Dream Job” Joel Garfinkle, founder of Dream Job Coaching in Oakland, Calif says that “87% of workers are unhappy with their ...read more

  • How To Avoid Destructive Conflict Series

    Contributed by Paul Barreca on Jan 27, 2013
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,052 views

    The story of Rachel and Leah's fight over mandrakes can teach us an important lesson about avoiding conflict!

    My wife asked me “What is your sermon on?” I told her “Rachel and Leah and their argument over Mandrakes” Her response was “Well, How does that apply to my life?” That's a good question, but I can assure you that the story of Rachel and Leah's fight over ...read more