Sermons on Esau Sells His Birthright:

7th Sunday After Pentecost. July 12th, 2026. Series

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on May 26, 2023

Year A, Proper 10.

Genesis 25:19-34, Psalm 119:105-112, Isaiah 55:10-13, Psalm 65:1-13, Romans 8:1-11, Matthew 13:1-9, Matthew 13:18-23 A). JACOB AND ESAU. Genesis 25:19-34. 1. The two nations in Rebekah’s womb. GENESIS 25:19-20. As the genealogy passes from Abraham to Isaac we are told that Isaac was forty ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 25:19-34, Psalm 119:105-112, Isaiah 55:10-13, Psalm 65:1-13, Romans 8:1-11, Matthew 13:1-9, Matthew 13:18-23  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

His Passion For His People

Contributed by Steve Malone on Apr 20, 2004

In this message we will see Christ’s passion for his people (his church) and we will be challenged to go nuts!

His Passion For His People The Passion Of The Christ – part 4 SHOW – the DVD of the passion… The Passion of the Christ. I don’t know about you BUT – I never grow tired of seeing, hearing or reflecting about Christ’s passion… Without any doubt whatsoever… Jesus Christ was the most passionate ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 3:10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Fall In Love With Your God

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Jul 27, 2023

Truly BEING in love involves much more than an emotional high. It does need an emotional component, but, if it’s authentic, it demands engagement of the mind

Seventeenth Sunday in Course 2023 I suppose those of us over the age of twenty had at least one experience of falling in love, and I mean with another human being. When I remember that time–over a period of about a month with my wife–certain emotions come to the surface. But truly BEING in love ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:44-52, Romans 8:28-30, 1 Kings 3:5-12

Denomination: Catholic

Joseph: His End, His Future, His Faith Series

Contributed by Brad Beaman on Jun 15, 2022

At the end of life and facing death Joseph is the story of a victorious faith. Hebrews 11 is the hall of faith chapter. In the faith hall of fame are Joseph’s father Jacob, his grandfather Isaac, his great grandfather Abraham.

I find it very inspiring when someone facing death looks forward to heaven by faith. They have the assurance of things hoped for. They know that they will go to heaven when they die. They have faith in God. At the end of life and facing death Joseph is the story of a victorious faith. Hebrews 11 ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 50:24-26, Exodus 13:19, Joshua 24:32, Hebrews 11:22

Denomination: Baptist

Levi (Matthew) Series

Contributed by John Lowe on May 2, 2022

Once settled back in Canaan, Jacob's sons, including Levi, "conspired against Joseph] to kill him." Joseph was the first son of Rachel and was Jacob's favored son. Eventually, the brothers decided to sell him for twenty shekels of silver to Midianite traders on their way to Egypt.

Levi Levi (Hebrew: Modern: Levi, Tiberian: Lewi) was, according to the Book of Genesis, the third of the six sons of Jacob and Leah (Jacob's third son), and the founder of the Israelite Tribe of Levi (the Levites, including the Kohanim) and the great-grandfather of Aaron, Moses, and ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 34:1-24

Denomination: Baptist

Knowing God's Will

Contributed by Nnaemeka Durueke on Aug 10, 2016

ONE THING IS TO KNOW GOD'S WILL AND ANOTHER IS TO LIVE ACCORDING TO HIS WILL THAT YOU KNOW FOR YOUR LIFE

KNOWING GOD’S WILL MAIN TEXT: PSALM 143:10 “Teach me to do thy will; for thou art my God. Thy spirit is good; lead me into the land of uprightness”. 1 THESSALONIANS 5:18 In everything give thanks: for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus concerning you. God wants you to know ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 143:10

Denomination: Pentecostal

His Birth, His Blood, And His Blessings

Contributed by Dr. Phillip Paschal on Dec 23, 2000

The life of Christ

HIS BIRTH, HIS BLOOD, AND HIS BLESSINGS MATT. 1:21 INTRODUCTION: DOWN THROUGH THE YEARS, THE WORLD HAS EXPERIENCED SOME SPETACULAR EVENTS. OUR NATION HAS GROWN FROM THIRTEEN COLONIES TO FIFTY STATES. WE HAVE WITNESSED MAN WALKING ON THE MOON. BLACKS AND WOMEN WERE GRANTED VOTING RIGHTS, A MOVE ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:21

Denomination: Baptist

His Time, His Turn, His All Series

Contributed by Paul Decker on Jan 4, 2009

Jesus entered into time, turned toward us, and gave us His all. (Communion Meditation)

HIS TIME, HIS TURN, HIS ALL Romans 5.6-8 S: Communion C: Jesus Th: Our Time, Our Turn, Our All Pr: JESUS ENTERED INTO TIME, TURNED TOWARD US, AND GAVE US HIS ALL. PA: How is the change to be observed? • Jesus is an example to follow. • We respond gratefully to His love. • We worship, and commit ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:6-8

Denomination: Baptist

His Gifts, His Call, His Sovereignty

Contributed by David Richardson on Sep 29, 2005

God has a gift or gifts for each one of us. God has a call for each one of us. God has a plan for each one of us

Title: His Gifs, His Call, His Sovereignty Romans 11 29 for God’s gifts and his call are irrevocable. 30 Just as you who were at one time disobedient to God have now received mercy as a result of their disobedience, 31 so they too have now become disobedient in order that they too may now receive ...read more

Scripture: Romans 11:29-36

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

His Time, His Way, His Power

Contributed by Mike Hullah on Jun 7, 2022

God understands us we think, until a roadblock, appears in our pathway. We can then begin to question ourselves and God. Did He really say this, is it for me? This sermon helps us know His Time, His Way, His Power.

His Time. His Way, His Power Genesis 18:10-14 Then the LORD said, "I will surely return to you about this time next year, and Sarah your wife will have a son.” Now Sarah was listening at the entrance to the tent, which was behind him. Abraham and Sarah were already old and well advanced in ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 18:10-14, Genesis 12:2-3

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Family Feud Series

Contributed by David Dewitt on Jan 14, 2008

God works in the life of Jacob even through an intense feud with Esau.

Family Feud Selected Passages Series: Essential 100 January 13, 2008 Evening Service Introduction One of my favorite game shows when I was growing up was Family Feud. The show squares off two families against each other answering various questions based on surveys. The first family to three ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 27:1-41

Denomination: Church Of God

The Blessing - Genesis 27 Series

Contributed by Scott Turansky on Jul 24, 2021

We use the word ‘dysfunction’ to describe a family that has some challenges in it.

We use the word ‘dysfunction’ to describe a family that has some challenges in it. Many of you know what that means when we talk about dysfunction because you grew up in a dysfunctional home, a challenging home where there was dysfunction and difficulties. Others of you have challenges inside your ...read more

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Spring Cleaning Winter Series

Contributed by Carol Mote on Nov 19, 2009

Rediscovering your eternal birthright.

The question of where do you begin at the start of Advent has been on my mind recently. How can you gain a sense of setting out on the Advent journey, towards the miraculous Birth of Christ; and feel purposeful, focused and perhaps more importantly, humbled as you consider the true wonder of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:1-17

Denomination: Methodist

Selfishness Separates Families

Contributed by John Lowe on May 6, 2013

Jacob and Esau, the twin sons of Isaac and Rebekah, differed from the start. Esau, the oldest, was a man of the field, while Jacob was a “home boy.” Twice, during their days at home, Jacob took advantage of Esau.

Title: Selfishness Separates Families Text: (Genesis 27:43). Scripture Reading: Genesis 27:30-45 Introduction Jacob and Esau, the twin sons of Isaac and Rebekah, differed from the start. Esau, the oldest, was a man of the field, while Jacob was a “home boy.” Twice, during ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 27:30-45

Denomination: Baptist

Jacob

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Apr 19, 2022

Who was one of the first men nicknamed Red, and why? Why was his brother named Heel Catcher? Let's look at the life of Jacob.

Who was one of the first men nicknamed Red, and why? Why was his brother named Heel Catcher? Jacob was born so soon after his twin brother Esau that he grabbed his heel and earned the name “heel catcher” or “supplanter,” a prophecy of Jacob supplanting the position of honor in the clan and the ...read more

Scripture: Hosea 12:3, Genesis 25:29-34

Denomination: Baptist