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Hope Community MinervaAuthor: Hope Community
Welcome to the weekly audio podcast for Hope Community a church in Minerva, Ohio that exists to see people discover and experience hope in Jesus. To learn more about Hope Community visit us at https://hopecommunityonline.org/ Language: en Genres: Christianity, Religion & Spirituality Contact email: Get it Feed URL: Get it iTunes ID: Get it |
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Stop Scheming, Start Trusting: Lessons from the Life of Jacob
Monday, 9 February, 2026
Are you tired of trying to manufacture your own success? In this message, Pastor Paul dives into Genesis 32 to explore one of the most mysterious and pivotal moments in the Bible: Jacob wrestling with God. For his entire life, Jacob lived up to his name—the "heel-grabber"—a man who used deception, trickery, and self-sufficiency to get ahead. But on the banks of the Jabbok River, everything changed.We often think that a "blessing" is something we can earn or scheme our way into. However, as we see in Jacob’s life, the blessing of God is the work of God, not our own. Pastor Paul explains why God may choose to "wound" our self-sufficiency to get our attention and transform our character.In this video, you’ll discover:- Why Jacob’s name change to Israel marks a shift from "deceiver" to "one who struggles with God".- The significance of Jacob’s limp and why our wounds can be a picture of God's faithfulness.- How to stop living in your trauma and start finding your identity in the Lord.- Practical steps to surrender your pride and trust in God’s strength over your own.If you feel like you’ve been "wrestling" with your circumstances or with God Himself, this sermon is for you. It’s time to stop fighting for control and start clinging to the only One who can truly bless you.About Us: At Hope Community, we are dedicated to making disciples of Jesus who are transformed by truth, sent out on mission, and live together in unity.Visit our website → https://hcminerva.church/
