Sermons on Genesis
The Source of Prosperity – Part 2 (Worldy Wisdom vs Godly Wisdom)
Worldly Wisdom Vs Godly Wisdom Introduction Genesis 30:37–31:16 NKJV Now Jacob took for himself rods of green poplar and of the almond and chestnut trees, peeled white strips in them, and exposed the white which was in the rods. And the rods which he had peeled, he set before the flocks in the gutters, in the watering troughs where the flocks came to drink, so that they should conceive when they came to drink. So the flocks conceived before the…
The Source of Prosperity – Part 1 (Spilling Cups & Stealing Sheep)
Spilling Cups and Stealing Sheep We begin this short series by asking “Where does prosperity come from? What is the source of our prosperity?” Laban is blessed by the overflow blessings of Jacob, but also thinks he can rob others and rob God for his prosperity. We will look at both of these ideas as we start this 3 part series “The Source of Prosperity”. Notes 1. 30:25-34 – Laban’s idea of where prosperity comes From: using God for His…
11 Traits of The People of God – Part 9
11 Traits of the People of God Part 9 Introduction Genesis 30:22–24 NKJV Then God remembered Rachel, and God listened to her and opened her womb. And she conceived and bore a son, and said, “God has taken away my reproach.” So she called his name Joseph, and said, “The Lord shall add to me another son.” • Well church, welcome to our final sermon on the 11 traits of the People of God. • In this series we have…
11 Traits of The People of God – Part 8
11 Traits of the People of God Part 8 Christian Shields 11 Traits of The People of God / Tribes of Israel / Genesis 29:31–30:24 Going over Issachar (Hire or wages) God does not give according to wages, as we think He ought, but gives from an abundance of grace and mercy. Introduction Genesis 30:14–21 NKJV Now Reuben went in the days of wheat harvest and found mandrakes in the field, and brought them to his mother Leah. Then Rachel…
11 Traits of The People of God – Part 7
11 Traits of The People of God – Part 7 Christian Shields 11 Traits of The People of God / Tribes of Israel / Genesis 29:31–30:24 Going over Gad which has two meanings (Troop ). Christians are called to work together as a living army. Asher meaning happy, what makes us happy as Christians? It should not be comparison! Notes Forsake not the gathering of the brethren. WHY? because when you forsake the troop you are also forsaking a lot…
11 Traits of The People of God – Part 6
11 Traits of The People of God – Part 6 Christian Shields 11 Traits of The People of God / Tribes of Israel / Genesis 29:31–30:24 Going over Naphtali (wrestling) and it’s theological importance including it’s connection to Nineveh. The people of God are a people who wrestle (I will try to avoid saying too much about wrestling with God as that sermon will come up soon). Introduction Genesis 30:7–8 NKJV And Rachel’s maid Bilhah conceived again and bore Jacob…
11 Traits of The People of God – Part 5
11 Traits of The People of God – Part 5 Christian Shields 11 Traits of The People of God / Tribes of Israel / Genesis 29:31–30:24 Going over Dan (Judge) . Talking about the right way to Judge and view God’s judgment. Introduction Genesis 30:1–7 NKJV Now when Rachel saw that she bore Jacob no children, Rachel envied her sister, and said to Jacob, “Give me children, or else I die!” And Jacob’s anger was aroused against Rachel, and he…
11 Traits of The People of God – Part 4
11 Traits of The People of God – Part 4 Christian Shields 11 Traits of The People of God / Tribes of Israel / Ge 29:31–30:24 Going over the Tribe of Judah (Praise). God’s people praise Him, Jesus is the Lion of Praise! Part 2 of 2 going over Judah. Introduction Genesis 29:35 NKJV And she conceived again and bore a son, and said, “Now I will praise the Lord.” Therefore she called his name Judah. Then she stopped bearing.…
11 Traits of The People of God – Part 3
11 Traits of The People of God – Part 3 Christian Shields 11 Traits of The People of God / Tribes of Israel / Genesis 29:31–30:24 Going over the Tribe of Judah (Praise). God’s people praise Him, Jesus is the Lion of Praise! Part 1 of 2 going over Judah. Lords Prayer Before we begin today’s sermon would you join me in praying the words our Lord taught us to pray? Our Father which art in heaven, Hallowed be thy…
11 Traits of The People of God – Part 2
11 Traits of The People of God – Part 2 Christian Shields 11 Traits of The People of God / Tribes of Israel / Genesis 29:31–30:24 Going over Levi (Joined). God’s people are joined together and to Him. Introduction Genesis 29:34 NKJV She conceived again and bore a son, and said, “Now this time my husband will become attached to me, because I have borne him three sons.” Therefore his name was called Levi. • This morning I want to…
11 Traits of the People of God – Part 1
11 Traits of The People of God – Part 1 Christian Shields 11 Traits of The People of God / Tribes of Israel / Ge 29:31–30:24 Going over Reuben (Seeing) and Simeon (Hearing). God’s people are seen by God and heard by God. Introduction Genesis 29:31–30:24 NKJV When the Lord saw that Leah was unloved, He opened her womb; but Rachel was barren. So Leah conceived and bore a son, and she called his name Reuben; for she said, “The…
Dirty Gold – Part 3
Dirty Gold Part 3 Introduction Genesis 29:26–30 NKJV And Laban said, “It must not be done so in our country, to give the younger before the firstborn. Fulfill her week, and we will give you this one also for the service which you will serve with me still another seven years.” Then Jacob did so and fulfilled her week. So he gave him his daughter Rachel as wife also. And Laban gave his maid Bilhah to his daughter Rachel as…