Sermons on Esau:

The Christian's Battles Series

Contributed by Bob Marcaurelle on Mar 16, 2016

Message 14 in the life of Moses shows how the complaints on the way to Sinai and the attack by the Amalakites give us a picture of our warfare with Satan, our evil nature and the world

THE CHRISTIAN’S BATTLES Exodus 17:8-15 D. The Steps to Sinai 2. The Marauders The Church, and we ask individual Christian,s fight a war on two fronts, Satan attacks from the inside. That is what we have seen in the journey to Sinai thus far. But as he did with Pharaoh’s ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 17:8-15

Denomination: Baptist

Making A Difference In Our Generation

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Jun 22, 2013

How can we make a difference in our generation? 1. Focus on family (vs. 1). 2. Go forward in God's grace (vs. 1-6). 3. Pursue our purpose in God's plan (vs. 15-16). 4. Trust God to work today (vs. 17).

Making a Difference in Our Generation Matthew 1:1-17 Sermon by Rick Crandall Grayson Baptist Church - Dec. 5, 2012 *In these verses God tells us about the generations from Abraham to Christ. But do these verses say anything about our generation? The answer is yes. In these verses we can see how to ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:1-17

Denomination: Baptist

The Ladder

Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on Jan 15, 2012

The experience of Jacob at Bethel, and what it can mean today -- God still extends his staircase down to us at unexpected times.

The story of Jacob and his brother Esau is a tangled one, filled with deceit, intrigue and animosity. Esau despised his birthright and sold it to Jacob for a pot of stew. Jacob then deceived their father and got him to bless him as the ruler and chief heir of the family. So tensions ran high ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 28:10-22

Denomination: Methodist

God's Sovereign Choice

Contributed by Douglas Phillips on Apr 20, 2017

God's sovereign choice does not mean that some people are chosen to be saved and others not. None of us deserve Salvation but god has chosen to save.

GOD’S SOVEREIGN CHOICE ROMANS 9:5-18 PAUL IS DEALING IN THIS CHAPTER WITH THE ANXIETY THAT COMES WHEN HIS PEOPLE CHOOSE TO NOT BELIEVE THAT JESUS IS THE MESSIAH. HE ALSO HAS TO DEAL WITH THE FACT THAT GOD IN HIS SOVEREIGNTY, CAN ELECT TO SAVE SOME OF HIS PEOPLE BUT NOT ALL. WE TEND TO CONFUSE ...read more

Scripture: Romans 9:5-18

Denomination: Baptist

Three For All Series

Contributed by D Marion Clark on Jul 25, 2012

Presents the work of the Trinity in bringing salvation

Introduction What I will first note is that we are reading an epistle. An epistle is not, as one young student guessed, the wife of an apostle! It is a letter. This letter, as with most of the letters or epistles, starts off with the standard form of address. We begin with “Dear… ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:1-2

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Divine Testimony Series

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Aug 5, 2014

To show that we have good testimonies that we can share by faith.

I. EXORDIUM: Do you have a good testimony? YES, BY FAITH II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that we have good testimonies that we can share by faith. IV. TEXT: Hebrews 11:2 (Amplified Bible) 11:2 For by [faith—trust and holy fervor born of faith] the men of old ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:2

Denomination: Pentecostal

Jacob’s Ladder

Contributed by Dr. Jwt Spies on Mar 28, 2024

On the ladder there are the messengers of God who were traveling up and down, between heaven and earth. They were delivering the people petitions to God in heaven, and they were bringing God’s answers back down to help the people of the earth.  

Genesis 28:12-15 By Pastor J.W.T. Spies   The story of Jacob and his brother Esau is a tangled one, filled with deceit, dishonesty, conspiracy and animosity. Esau despised his birthright, and sold it to brother Jacob for a pot of stew. Jacob then deceived their father and got him to bless him ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 28:12-15

Denomination: Baptist

Thoughts From A Mourning Father

Contributed by Arthur Miller on May 22, 2023

This sermon is my thoughts after the death of my twelve year old son to an allergic reaction. May this lesson give people hope to those who are in grief. This is a tribute to my son Jaron Miller January 17, 2011 to March 12, 2023.

All Bible passages are from Bible Gateway. [Background Information to give context] Friday March 10, 2023 I was working in my office towards the end of the day thinking about what I wanted to get done on the weekend when my phone rang from my son-in-law. "Dad, Jaron is in cardiac arrest and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:13-14, Ecclesiastes 7:1-4, James 4:9-10, Romans 5:1-11, 1 Peter 1:3-9, 2 Corinthians 4:16-18, Philippians 1:21-23, 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18, Revelation 21:3-4  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The King Of Heaven

Contributed by Victor Yap on Apr 8, 2025

Daniel 4

THE KING OF HEAVEN (DANIEL 4) American poet and playwright Arlington Robinson (1869–1935) won the Pulitzer Prize for Poetry on three occasions and was nominated for the Nobel Prize in Literature four times. Robinson used to spend his summers at the MacDowell Colony near Peterborough, New Hampshire. ...read more

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The False Prophet Balaam: When Opportunity Knocked, He Answered Series

Contributed by Jonathan Spurlock on Feb 28, 2025

The king of Moab had a problem: Israel was near his territory. He called on Balaam to come and curse Israel. This king gave Balaam what might be considered the opportunity of a lifetime. How did Balaam respond?

(Edited from and based on a message preached Sunday evening, 2-16-25 at New Hope Baptist Church of Fulton, MO; this is not an exact transcription.) Introduction: The story of Balaam is, or at least used to be, one of the saddest in the entire Bible. It seems he knew the One True God and could ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 22:1-21

Denomination: Baptist

Rejoice In The Lord / Put No Confidence In The Flesh Series

Contributed by Paul Apple on Jul 14, 2001

REJOICING IN CHRIST MEANS TURNING OUR BACK ON EVERYTHING THAT WOULD EXALT OUR FLESH

BIG IDEA: REJOICING IN CHRIST MEANS TURNING OUR BACK ON EVERYTHING THAT WOULD EXALT OUR FLESH I. (:1) REMEMBER THE COMMAND A. Point of Emphasis -- "Finally, my brethren" Carson: "What Paul is doing is picking up the theme of rejoicing he introduced in 2:17-18." Gromacki: "… designates an abrupt ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:1-7

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Prayer Of Jabez:what Is In A Name? Series

Contributed by Raymond Perkins on Jul 24, 2001

This is an introductory lesson to a study of the Prayer of Jabez. It focuses on Jabez, his name, and his struggle to overcome the stigma attached to it.

THE PRAYER OF JABEZ What Is In A Name I Chronicles 4:9 INTRODUCTION: Some of you may have heard of Wilma Rudolph. She was a successful Olympic athlete in the 1960’s, but most do not know her story. She was born the 16th of 18 children in a poor black family in middle Tennessee, weighing only 4 ...read more

Scripture: 1 Chronicles 4:9

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

His Former Presence

Contributed by Johnny Carver on Apr 9, 2002

This sermon deals with the reality of God’s Presence having been allowed to be shoved out of the workings of the church and not very much is said about it.

Scripture: Songs of Solomon Title: “His Former Presence” Introduction: One of the saddest things I can think of is to have the “Presence of the Lord” to depart from someone. To have once had the vibrant “Presence of the Lord” at work in your life and then for it to be gone.  It was common ...read more

Scripture: Song of Songs 5:1-8

Denomination: Pentecostal

Cub Or Cardinal - Which Fan Are You?

Contributed by Steven Platt on Oct 11, 2002

A look at the differences between a St. Louis Cardinal Fan and a Chicago Cubs Fan. Yes it is biblical, yes it applies to our daily lives.

Editors Note: This sermon was preached in Western Illinois about halfway between St. Louis and Chicago. Because of our location, we have a split in each fan base. Teams may be substituted to fit your location. Title: Faith of our Fathers Text Hebrews 11:17-22 October, 06, 2002 Heb 11:17-22 ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:17-22

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A Tale Of Two Thieves

Contributed by Robbie Parsons on Apr 4, 2004

The Bible is full of contrasts. This message talks about the contrast in the two theives. They started out the same, but ended up very different. Explore the process and see how they ended up.

INTRO The Bible is an interesting book of contrasts. Among many, you have the following: Cain and Abel—the first two sons of Adam, one choosing a good path, the other choosing an evil path. Abraham and Lot—two relatives, one selflessly gives up everything for God, the other selfishly follows his ...read more

Denomination: United Methodist