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23 resources referencing Genesis 47
The sermon emphasizes the Christian life as a pilgrimage, where believers are strangers and sojourners on earth, longing for a heavenly home prepared by God. It highlights the impermanence of earthly…
The sermon emphasizes the brevity and preciousness of time, urging believers to recognize that life on earth is limited and to use their time wisely for God's glory. Drawing from biblical figures…
Philip Dukes reflects on the life of Jacob, emphasizing his faith despite a troubled and complex family history. He highlights key moments such as Jacob's dream, his wrestling with the angel, and his…
The sermon explores the faith of Isaac, Jacob, and Joseph as they approached death, highlighting how each patriarch demonstrated trust in God's promises despite challenging circumstances. Isaac's…
The sermon explores the story of Jacob in Genesis, focusing on his declaration that "all these things are against me" during difficult times. It highlights how Jacob's negative perspective was…
Elder Neal Phelan Jr. concludes a detailed study of the book of Genesis, emphasizing its foundational role in Christian theology including creation, the fall, the promise of a Savior, and God's…
Elder Michael Goans delivers a sermon on the theology of pastoral ministry, emphasizing the shepherd metaphor for pastors as caretakers and leaders of God's people. He explores biblical examples of…
The sermon explores the theme of being "stricken in years" through biblical examples such as King David, Abraham, Joshua, Zacharias, Elizabeth, Jacob, and Jesus. It emphasizes that despite old age or…
Pastor Joe Holder explores the faith of Jacob as described in Hebrews 11:21, focusing on two key events near the end of Jacob's life: his blessing of Joseph's sons and his worship while leaning on…
The sermon explores the biblical narrative of Israel's transition from Saul to David as king, emphasizing the importance of God's will over human desires. It highlights the significance of God's…
The sermon explores the theme of believers as 'scattered strangers' based on 1 Peter 1:1, emphasizing the Christian life as a pilgrimage marked by suffering and spiritual identity distinct from the…
The sermon emphasizes the biblical definition of faith as the substance of things hoped for and the evidence of things not seen, distinguishing it from mere belief without evidence. It highlights…