Wrestle with God | Pastor Mike Cornell

Alex Pappas

Pastor Mike explores the tension between biblical truth and lived experience, focusing on why believers sometimes struggle to live out what the Bible says. Drawing from the story of Jacob and Esau, Pastor Mike highlights Jacob's persistence in wrestling with God, not because he deserved a blessing, but because he boldly believed that God can bless. He emphasizes that God does not owe us anything, but He responds to our faith and passionate pursuit.

Through scripture passages like Genesis 32:22-32 and 2 Kings 13:14-19, the sermon challenges us to actively seek God's full blessing, rather than settling for partial victories. Pastor Mike urges believers to put God first (Matthew 6:33), stand firm in faith, and confront complacency, pride, and passionlessness. God responds to a passionate heart and a persistent, bold faith—let’s wrestle with God until He responds!