In the last of the mini-series on “Jeff’s favorite scriptures,” we look at how Jesus urged us to pray always and not give up. Learn what persistence in prayer means and does for our walk of faith and life in the world.
“You are blessed so that you can enjoy a relationship with God. You are blessed to be a blessing.”
“God delights to interrupt and surprise you.
“Conviction encourages us to face our own failures before God.”
Bible Text: Genesis 37 | Speaker: Darrell Cook | Series: Created and Called | Joseph is Jacob’s favored son, but this doesn’t sit well with Joseph’s brothers. In this sermon, we examine the early life of Joseph to see how his story goes from big promises, to betrayal and isolation by and from his own family. Darrell Cook encourages listeners …
Bible Text: Genesis 35 | Speaker: Jeff Noble | Series: Created and Called | As the story of his life nears its end in Genesis, Jacob’s family challenges seem to multiple. In Genesis 35, Jacob is betrayed by his eldest son, Reuben, and he experiences the death of three people very close to him; his father and beloved wife, Rachel. …
Bible Text: Genesis 33:1-20 | Speaker: Matt Simpson | Series: Created and Called | We regularly attempt to hide our weaknesses from God, but as Matt Simpson points out, God’s sovereignty is often best revealed to us when we are most fragile. Jacob is fearful and wounded as he encounters his brother Esau, but he knows his ability to save …
Bible Text: Genesis 32 | Speaker: Jeff Noble | Series: Created and Called | As Jacob prepares to face his brother Esau for the first time in 20 years, he is afraid for his life. Jacob goes before God in prayer; he is fearful and he is humbled by his unworthiness, but he believes that God will be faithful to …
Bible Text: Genesis 28, 29 | Speaker: Jeff Noble | Series: Created and Called | In Genesis 28 and 29 Jacob finds himself on the run and alone after deceiving his father and stealing his brother’s birthright. In this sermon, Jeff looks at how Jacob learned to surrender to God and how we can likewise find joy in surrendering and …
