Sermons on Esau I Hated Jacob I Loved:

I Don't Need Your Approval

Contributed by Rev. M Edmunds on Jan 5, 2005

This verse accentuates God’s sovereign authority in granting ministry opportunity. When God determines what He wants, He consults with Himself as He did in Genesis 1:26.

John 3:27 -“A man can receive nothing, except it be given him from heaven.” This verse accentuates God’s sovereign authority in granting ministry opportunity. When God determines what He wants, He consults with Himself as He did in Genesis 1:26 when He desired to make man. “Let us make man” (let ...read more

Scripture: John 3:27

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Why Should I Work So Hard?

Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Mar 25, 2005

Hard work has limited appeal if its only purpose is to accumulate riches or make us more comfortable. Work becomes meaningful when it is seen as service and as ministry.

Romans 12:1-8 “Why Should I Work So Hard?” INTRODUCTION Things were going so good immediately following the creation. God had placed Adam and Eve in an idyllic situation—a garden that supplied everything that they needed. God took care of them, and the concept of work was as far beyond ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:1-8

Denomination: Lutheran

Wherever He Leads I'll Go Series

Contributed by Rich Dunbar on Sep 18, 2006

This sermon looks at Pauls obedience as the Lord sought to direct him.

When it comes to doing the will of God… Our intentions are not good enough. v.6 Here Paul and his companions clearly intended to go into Asia to preach the gospel. But intentions alone were not sufficient. Certainly their intentions were noble and even right but for whatever reason they were not ...read more

Scripture: Acts 16:6-10

Denomination: Baptist

Caring: How Do I Do It?

Contributed by Jim Kane on May 17, 2007

The final sermon in the series, ‘The People’s Choice Sermon Series.’

This morning we come to the final sermon in our initial 2007 series, ‘The People’s Choice Sermon Series,’ that has a practical focus and message (Slide 1), ‘Caring, How Do I Do It?’ This sermon is in response to a request, as have the other sermons, about what to say and how to respond to those who ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 6:9-10

Denomination: Church Of God

The Call Of Jacob

Contributed by W. Alderman on Aug 3, 2007

This is a study on call and consecration. It is also an exposition of Genesis 35

JACOB’S CALL TEXT: Genesis 35 W. Max Alderman INTRODUCTION: The Shechem massacre placed Jacob in a most fearful state. Yet God made Himself very real to Jacob as He spoke to him. ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 35:1-29

Denomination: Baptist

God’s Wonderful Promises From Isaiah 43:1-5

Contributed by Tony Abram on Feb 11, 2020

MANY WONDERFUL PROMISES CAN BE FOUND IN JUST THE FIRST 5 VERSES IN THE 43 CHAPTER OF THE BOOK OF ISAIAH. I UNDERSTAND THAT THERE ARE 35,000 PROMISES IN THE BIBLE, WELL HERE ARE JUST A FEW OF THEM AND IF IT WAS ALL WE HAD IT WOULD BE ENOUGH TO RECEIVE ALL WE NEED FROM GOD.

GOD’S WONDERFUL PROMISES FROM ISAIAH 43:1-5 MANY WONDERFUL PROMISES CAN BE FOUND IN JUST THE FIRST 5 VERSES IN THE 43RD CHAPTER OF THE BOOK OF ISAIAH. I UNDERSTAND THAT THERE ARE 35,000 PROMISES IN THE BIBLE, WELL HERE ARE JUST A FEW OF THEM AND IF IT WAS ALL WE HAD IT WOULD BE ENOUGH TO RECEIVE ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 43:1-5, 2 Timothy 1:7, Hebrews 13:5, Isaiah 44:22

Hate And Death

Contributed by Rick Balmer on Aug 6, 2007

Hate and death are connected in such a way that by hating someone, you have made yourself a murderer and liar.

Matthew 5:21-24 (KJV) “Ye have heard that it was said by them of old time, Thou shalt not kill; and whosoever shall kill shall be in danger of the judgment: But I say unto you, That whosoever is angry with his brother without just cause shall be in danger of the judgment: and whosoever shall say to ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:21-24

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Hate Hypocrisy

Contributed by Nate Herbst on Feb 25, 2009

Hypocrisy among believers is the excuse people use to justify not trusting Christ; hypocrisy kills and it is time we as believers draw close to our Savior living in the light in honesty and integrity.

Hypocrisy vs. Living in the light
 Stories!!!
 Hypocrisy is terrible - Any of you like hypocrites? 
 I’m not pointing any fingers but after hearing these stories I decided this was too important not to address it. 
 1 Cor.5:11 - You must not associate with anyone who calls ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 3:8-10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Hated By The World

Contributed by Rick Boyne on Sep 2, 2014

The world hates Jesus because He sheds light on their evil.

Hated by the World August 31, 2014 Morning Service Immanuel Baptist Church, Wagoner, OK Rick Boyne Message Point: The world hates Jesus because He sheds light on their evil. Focus Passage: John 15:18-25 Supplemental Passage: "For God so loved the world, that He gave His only begotten Son, that ...read more

Scripture: John 15:18-25

Denomination: Baptist

I Am Still Dreaming PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Jan 14, 2024

Emphasizes the call for Christians to manifest unity, love, and compassion in a divided world, as we are all one in Christ Jesus.

Beloved friends, it is a joy to gather with you once more as we seek to grow in the grace and knowledge of our Lord Jesus Christ. We are not mere spectators in this grand narrative of faith, we are active participants, handpicked by God, to manifest His glory in this world. Today, we will be ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 3:28

Topics: Mlk Day

Find Joy In The Journey - Love - 1 John 2 Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Feb 10, 2019

The discovery of Love and the actions of love opens up our eyes to see Jesus, to hear Jesus and to touch Jesus, but the action of hate causes us to be blind to Jesus, deaf to Jesus and out of touch with Jesus. Love puts us in the light while hate traps us in darkness.

Transition Video: Dennis Swanberg – Easter Sunday Series: Find Joy in the Journey in 2019 Thesis of series: Joy needs to be experienced in the journey of life! But Joy, like any other attitude, can come and go. It is not guaranteed simply because we are born again believers. We must put ourselves ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 2:1-29, John 13:34, Philippians 4:4

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

For I Know The Plans I Have For You

Contributed by Ed Blonski on Jun 20, 2001

Wedding sermon for a couple - bride entering second marriage, groom entering first.

“For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the LORD, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future. Then you will call upon me and come and pray to me, and I will listen to you. You will seek me and find me when you seek me with all your heart.” Jeremiah ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 29:11-13, Jeremiah 7:2-14

Denomination: Lutheran

I Dreamed I Had An Interview With God.

Contributed by Roy Fowler on Jul 27, 2020

I was asked to give a short message to a group of people.

Ephesians 2:4-5 4 But God is so rich in mercy, and he loved us so much, 5 that even though we were dead because of our sins, he gave us life when he raised Christ from the dead. (It is only by God’s grace that you have been saved!) ILLUSTRATION: *This isn't my dream or vision ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:4-5

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Bring On The Hate Series

Contributed by Larry Turner on May 18, 2014

Jesus promised the world would hate us. The reason is beacause we are holy. How can we achieve the holiness the world hates?

Last week our topic was on the Jesus Joy. We discovered that on the last night before his arrest Jesus prayed for us. John 17:20 “I am praying not only for these disciples but also for all who will ever believe in me through their message.” He prayed that we would be filled with his ...read more

Scripture: John 17:14

Denomination: Foursquare

I Know Whom I Have Believed

Contributed by Bruce Allen on Sep 19, 2003

In this exhortation to Timothy, Paul is admonishing him and us (as believers) to confess our Lord, to be convicted of His gospel, and to be committed to serving Him. To be able to say, "I know in whom I have believed ..."

I KNOW WHOM I HAVE BELIEVED II TIMOTHY 1:12 I know not why God’s wondrous grace to me He hath made known, Nor why, unworthy, Christ in love redeemed me for His own. I know not how this saving faith to me He did impart, Nor how believing in His Word wrought peace with in my heart. I know not how ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 1:12

Denomination: Baptist