In this sermon, the preacher discusses the story of Jacob wrestling with a man until daybreak. He clarifies that Jacob did not initiate the wrestling match and did not want to fight anyone at that time. The preacher suggests that the man Jacob wrestled with was none other than the pre-incarnate Christ, based on evidence from the book of Hosea. The preacher emphasizes that this encounter with God was significant and highlights the power and strength Jacob displayed during the wrestling match.

In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the importance of having a deep hatred for sin and living a life of righteousness. He highlights the characteristics of true preachers and prophets in the last days, which include walking with God, living uprightly, and turning people away from sin. The preacher also discusses the coming of John the Baptist and Jesus as messengers of God. He concludes by emphasizing the need for genuine character and godly children, and warns of the day of judgment when the proud will be judged.

In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes the importance of communicating and fulfilling the mystery of God. He challenges the audience to evaluate their measures of success in Christendom, such as programs, numbers, and budgets, and instead focus on being a people who are utterly yielded to God. The speaker highlights the need to break free from self-centeredness, even in religious or spiritual matters, and to prepare for the coming historic moment of eternal magnitude. He encourages the audience to be a formidable presence for God, extending mercy and wrestling in prayer. The sermon concludes with a prayer for understanding and a recognition of the profound nature of the message being conveyed.

In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes the importance of emptying oneself and allowing God to work in their lives. He uses the example of Joseph, who started off as a conceited young man but went through a process of emptying and suffering in order to fulfill God's purpose. The speaker encourages listeners to learn from their own trials and adversities, allowing Christ to fill their lives. He also highlights the significance of Jesus filling all things, emphasizing the greatness of the Lord and the ultimate fulfillment of His purpose.

In this sermon, the speaker focuses on the story of Jacob wrestling with a mysterious figure. Jacob wrestles with this figure, who is later revealed to be the Lord Jesus, and refuses to let him go until he receives a blessing. The speaker emphasizes that Jacob's determination to hold on to God and seek His blessing is a reflection of his understanding of God's grace and his own sinfulness. The sermon also touches on the importance of acknowledging our brokenness and relying on the blood of Jesus to prevail with God and with others.

In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes the demanding nature of worshiping God. He criticizes the indifference and casualness with which people treat God, while they invest time and energy in other pursuits. The speaker shares his personal journey of seeking philosophical answers to his life predicament, realizing that he needed transformation that could not be achieved through words alone. He recommends reading a journal he kept during a 14-month trip, which deeply impacted his heart. The sermon also references the encounters Jacob had with God in the Bible, highlighting the importance of knowing and worshiping the God of Abraham and Isaac.

In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the importance of being willing to be overcome and conquered by God in order to receive His grace. He refers to a hymn by George Matheson that speaks about surrendering our will to God in order to prevail and be set free. The preacher also highlights the significance of resigning our own desires and ambitions in order to fully submit to God's plan for our lives. He references the story of Jacob in the Bible, who had to go through various trials and challenges to be conformed to God's purpose. The sermon concludes with the assurance that God works all things together for good for those who love Him and are called according to His purpose.

In this sermon, the preacher discusses the story of Jacob wrestling with God in the dark. Jacob, who is alone and afraid, is suddenly attacked by someone in the darkness. They wrestle throughout the night, and eventually, Jacob realizes that he is wrestling with God. Despite Jacob's fear and uncertainty, God is faithful and desires to bless him. The preacher emphasizes the importance of letting go of our own efforts and trusting in God's provision.

In this sermon, the preacher discusses the life of Jacob and the four pillars that make up the testimony of Jesus entrusted to the church. The first pillar is awakening, where individuals must recognize their need for deliverance from themselves and cry out to God. The second pillar is separation, where there is a separation of the spirit and the soul. Jacob's encounter with God in a dream symbolizes the third pillar, transformation, where he receives promises and blessings from God. Finally, the preacher mentions the fourth pillar, resurrection power, as Jacob's wife Rachel gives birth to a son before dying. The sermon emphasizes the importance of being face to face with God for self-reflection and transformation.

In this sermon, the preacher reflects on his past experiences and the choices he has made. He mentions his admiration for a man who remained steadfast and uncompromising in his beliefs. The preacher then shares a personal story about being in court and facing the possibility of going to prison. However, to his surprise, the judge presents him with a petition signed by the commonwealth attorney and others, asking for his release. The preacher expresses his desire to continue preaching the gospel and asks the judge for permission to return to a revival. The judge, moved by the preacher's words, allows him to go back to the revival.

In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes that the good news lies in the fact that Jesus is not just a teacher, but also empowers his disciples to practice what he teaches. The speaker highlights the significance of Jesus' sacrifice on the cross, explaining that Jesus' purpose was to save sinners while bringing honor and glory to God the Father. The sermon also touches on the importance of obeying God's commandments and not worshiping idols. Overall, the message emphasizes the need for salvation to bring glory to God and the importance of living in obedience to His teachings.

In this sermon, the preacher discusses the importance of having the power of God to witness for Jesus Christ. He emphasizes the need to both work diligently in witnessing and to continue praying for the Holy Spirit's power. The preacher uses the example of Jacob in the Bible, who initially agreed to go on a journey but then became burdened and desired to return home. He encourages the audience to have a similar desire to go back to their spiritual "home" and have a personal encounter with God, which will then make witnessing to others easier. The preacher also highlights the importance of faith and the desire to see miracles in one's own life.

This sermon from 1 Kings chapter 18 emphasizes that victory comes when all other sources of victory have failed. It calls for a return to God's original purpose for our lives, highlighting the need for humility, surrender, and a willingness to be used by God to turn hearts back to Him. The message underscores the power of God to consume obstacles, transform weaknesses into strengths, and bring revival in the midst of societal darkness.

In this sermon, Pastor Chuck Smith takes us through the story of Jacob's journey to Egypt as recorded in Genesis chapter 46. He begins by recounting how Joseph's older brothers had sold him as a slave to Egypt, causing great distress to their father Jacob. However, Joseph reveals himself to his brothers and reassures them that it was all part of God's plan to preserve their family during the famine. Pastor Chuck emphasizes the importance of forgiveness and letting go of the desire for revenge, as exemplified by Joseph's response to his brothers. He also highlights how God speaks to Jacob in a night vision, calling him by his old name, Jacob, instead of his new name, Israel.

In this sermon, the pastor highlights the danger of the church becoming just another voice in the midst of the many self-help and success-promoting messages in society. He shares an extreme example of a minister using a golf commercial to advertise his church, emphasizing the importance of not compromising the true message of the Gospel for the sake of attracting people. The pastor also discusses the difference between a message that is fun and entertaining versus one that truly challenges and transforms the heart. He emphasizes the need for believers to be willing to undergo the painful process of allowing God's Word to cut them open and bring about genuine change in their lives.

Shane Idleman emphasizes the value of being wounded and the intimacy that can be found with God through struggles. He discusses how life's wounds can lead to bitterness and frustration, but encourages believers to seek God in their pain, as true intimacy often arises from hardship. Idleman reflects on biblical figures like Jacob, who found purpose and identity through his struggles, and reminds the congregation that waiting on God is not wasted time. He urges the church to embrace their wounds as opportunities for growth and deeper connection with God, highlighting that true worship and intimacy require humility and vulnerability.

J. Wilbur Chapman preaches on the compassion of Jesus Christ as the keynote of His earthly ministry, showcasing various instances where Jesus showed compassion through healing and miracles. The sermon emphasizes the need for Christians to have the same spirit of compassion towards the lost and the importance of personal contact and consecration in reaching out to those who are weary, lost, and in need of spiritual guidance. Chapman urges believers to pray, speak, and write to share the message of Christ, highlighting the transformative power of personal dedication and faith in leading others to salvation.

A.B. Simpson emphasizes the significance of faith as demonstrated by the patriarchs in Hebrews 11, illustrating how their lives reflect a divine power that transcends mere human virtue. He contrasts biblical figures like Abel, Enoch, Noah, Abraham, Isaac, Jacob, and Joseph with mythological heroes, highlighting that their achievements stemmed from faith in God rather than personal merit. Each patriarch exemplifies a different aspect of faith: Abel's faith that saves, Enoch's faith that sanctifies, Noah's faith that separates, Abraham's obedience of faith, Isaac's enduring faith, Jacob's disciplined faith, and Joseph's overcoming faith. Simpson encourages believers to draw strength from these examples, recognizing that true faith connects us to God's power and purpose. Ultimately, he points to Jesus as the ultimate author and finisher of our faith.

C.I. Scofield preaches on the story of Daniel in the lion's den, highlighting the power of habit in Daniel's prayer life, the folly of unchangeable laws, the mystery of permitted perils for the righteous, and the faithfulness of God in delivering His people from afflictions. The core truth of the lesson lies in the question posed by the king regarding the ability of Daniel's God to save him, emphasizing the self-revelation of God through human lives like Daniel's. The God of Daniel is portrayed as a delivering God, showcasing His power and faithfulness in the midst of trials and dangers.

Charles E. Cowman preaches about the transformative encounter between Jacob and God, where God wrestles with Jacob to bring about a new life and identity. This wrestling symbolizes the internal struggle and surrender required for God to work in our lives, leading us from the earthly to the heavenly, the human to the divine. Cowman emphasizes the need for complete surrender, letting go of our own wisdom and strength to fully rely on God for victory and transformation.

K.P. Yohannan emphasizes that our identity as Christians is rooted in our relationship with Jesus, who is our family member and the foundation of our lives. He encourages believers to understand and embrace their identity as declared in Scripture, which provides strength, confidence, and direction. By examining biblical figures like Jacob, Moses, and Gideon, he illustrates how trials can lead to a clearer understanding of one's purpose and identity in God's plan. Yohannan urges listeners to reject negative voices and instead affirm their identity in Christ, which empowers them to fulfill their roles as witnesses and ambassadors for God. Ultimately, he challenges us to choose to believe in the identity God has given us.

Thomas Brooks emphasizes the incredible power of private prayer, illustrating how it can lead to victory over even the mightiest challenges. He reflects on Jacob's transformation from Jacob to Israel, highlighting that through persistent prayer, one can wrestle with God and emerge victorious. Brooks asserts that prayer has the ability to compel God to act, showcasing its omnipotence in the life of a believer. He encourages the congregation to recognize their own potential in prayer, no matter their circumstances or feelings of insignificance.

Chuck Smith explores the life of Jacob, an unlikely candidate for the title 'Power with God.' Despite his deceptive actions and attempts to gain advantage over others, Jacob ultimately finds himself in a desperate situation where he must rely on God. In a pivotal moment, he wrestles with a divine being and refuses to let go until he receives a blessing, demonstrating that true power with God comes through struggle and surrender. This encounter transforms Jacob, leading him to a deeper relationship with God and a new identity.

A.B. Simpson emphasizes the contrast between Jacob, described as a 'worm,' and the 'Mighty One of Jacob,' illustrating how God chooses the weak and unworthy to demonstrate His grace and sufficiency. He highlights Jacob's life as a testament to God's ability to transform and use flawed individuals for His purposes, showing that even the most discouraged can find hope in God's love. Simpson encourages believers to recognize that God sees the potential for good within them, regardless of their past, and that through trials and surrender, they can experience a deeper relationship with Him. Ultimately, the sermon reveals that God's grace is available to all, and He desires to use those who have been transformed by His love.

A.B. Simpson emphasizes the significance of faith as demonstrated by the patriarchs in Hebrews Chapter 11, illustrating how their lives reflect a divine power that transcends mere human virtue. He contrasts biblical heroes with figures from mythology and secular history, highlighting that the accomplishments of the patriarchs stem from their reliance on God rather than their own strength. Each patriarch, from Abel to Joseph, exemplifies different aspects of faith, such as salvation, sanctification, obedience, and overcoming adversity, ultimately pointing to the faith of Jesus as the culmination of this divine narrative. Simpson encourages believers to draw strength from these examples, recognizing that true faith connects us to God's power and purpose in our lives.