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It’s Better to Limp With God Than Run Without Him | Family Portrait | Pastor Aaron Crull

WELCOME TO THE PARTY! Some moments define your story. The question is whether you’ll own them… or let them own you. Jacob’s life proves that even messy beginnings don’t cancel a meaningful future. ________________ Revisit our past sermons:    / @northviewchurchin   🔔 Subscribe now to be reminded of upcoming messages 🔔 Subscribe ➡️    / @northviewchurchin   ________________ Here at NORTHVIEW CHURCH, our mission is to Make Jesus Known. We are a nondenominational church with multiple campuses across Indiana. Each week we worship together and engage in a group bible study with Pastor CJ Johnson. Whether you're exploring faith or seeking to deepen your relationship with God, our messages are designed to meet you where you are. Join us as we journey together in faith, growing and serving our communities. _________________ CHAPTERS 00:00 – Welcome + Mission of Northview 03:21 – Why This Church Matters (Personal Story) 09:12 – “Was It the Best Sermon… Or Were You Ready?” 10:41 – Prayer 11:28 – What Is the Cloud of Witnesses? 12:59 – The Promise to Abraham 14:55 – Jacob’s Birth: Rivalry Begins 17:20 – What Jacob’s Name Really Means 18:30 – Why God Chooses the Unexpected 19:15 – Strength Made Perfect in Weakness 20:29 – Romans 9: Why Jacob Was Chosen 21:29 – The Stolen Blessing Begins 28:45 – Marriage: Teammates or Opponents? 30:11 – The Power of a United Marriage 31:28 – Encouragement for Single Parents 32:35 – Sibling Rivalry and Spiritual Family 33:42 – A Teammate Mindset 36:05 – Reconciliation: As Much As It Depends on You 37:16 – Jacob’s Running Years 39:09 – Wrestling With God 42:36 – Israel: The One Who Wrestles 43:33 – Stop Running. Start Wrestling. 44:54 – The Honest Question: What Do We Do With Jacob? 46:52 – Why Is Jacob’s Name on the List? 48:04 – Your Name Is Written by Grace 49:32 – The Danger of Performance Faith 51:05 – The Gospel Is Not About You 52:12 – Prayer of Salvation 🔑 5 Key Takeaways • Show up expecting God to speak instead of just checking a box. • Protect unity in your marriage like it’s the foundation of your home—because it is. • Refuse to let favoritism or comparison poison your family relationships. • Own your character flaws instead of hiding behind them. • Let your weakness become the place where God’s strength shows up. _________________ For more information and resources, visit our website at https://northviewchurch.us/ _________________ JOIN THE PARTY! 💻 Website : https://northviewchurch.us/ 📸 Instagram:   / northviewchurch   📘 Facebook:   / northviewchurch   __________________ PARTNER IN GENEROSITY! https://www.northviewchurch.us/give ___________________ You ever look at someone’s story in the Bible and think, “Why would God choose him?” That’s the tension we step into this week as we walk through the life of Jacob. Born into rivalry, raised in favoritism, known as a deceiver, Jacob’s life feels less like a highlight reel and more like a complicated group chat you don’t want to open. And yet, his name ends up on the short list: the God of Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob. In this message from our Cloud of Witnesses series, we explore three defining moments in Jacob’s story: his birth, the stolen blessing, and the night he wrestled with God. Along the way we talk about family dysfunction, sibling rivalry, marriage unity, identity, and the way comparison quietly poisons relationships. If you’ve ever felt stuck in old patterns, frustrated by family dynamics, or labeled by your worst decisions, Jacob’s story hits close to home. But the real question isn’t just what Jacob did. It’s what God did. Why would God choose someone marked by deception and running? Romans 9 makes it clear that Jacob wasn’t chosen because of his performance, his résumé, or his moral record. He was chosen because of God’s promise. That shifts everything. Grace isn’t about earning your place; it’s about receiving what you could never secure on your own. We also wrestle with a challenge that feels especially relevant for young adults and families today: are the people in your life teammates or opponents? From marriage to siblings to spiritual community, unity is a gift worth protecting. And when it comes to your relationship with God, maybe the next step isn’t running harder, but wrestling honestly. Jacob walked away with a limp, but he also walked away with a new name. It’s better to limp with God than run without Him. Your past doesn’t get the final word. Grace does.