Sermons on Genesis 25:30-34:

Birthright

Contributed by Rev Silvester David on Jul 2, 2025

The story of Esau is one of the saddest story in the Bible. It is also a timely reminder to all of us of what will happen if we chose sensuality over spirituality.

INTRODUCTION One of the saddest figures in the Bible is of a man named Esau. Esau and Jacob were promised children. The mother Rebecca was barren so the father, Isaac pleaded to God and his prayer was answered (Gen 25:21). Esau was the firstborn son of Isaac and Rebekah and the twin brother of ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 25:29-34

Sermon # 41 - Set Aside Selfishness Series

Contributed by Andrew Dixon on Aug 1, 2025

Selfishness when left unchecked can become the cause for division and rift in close relationships. Let’s learn some valuable lessons on how to identify selfishness, and the ways to handle it so we become more Christ-like and mature in the way we relate with others.

We read in Ephesians 4:14-15, “Then we shall no longer be children, carried by the waves and blown about by every shifting wind of the teaching of deceitful people, who lead others into error by the tricks they invent. Instead, by speaking the truth in a spirit of love, we must grow up in every way ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:14-15, Philippians 2:4, Genesis 25:27-33, Hebrews 12:17, Genesis 26:34-35, Genesis 27:1-4  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Other

Isaac And Rebekah Series

Contributed by Roshelle Brenneise on Nov 14, 2024

Right from the start we know that Isaac and Rebekah are going to be in for a bumpy ride because “the babies jostled with each other in her womb.”

November 16, 2024 Last week we concluded the story of Abraham and Sarah with a bridge that included the genealogies of 2 of the 3 branches of his family: the children of Keturah and the children of Ishmael. Today we begin with the “account of Abraham’s son, Isaac.” Isaac was 40 years old when ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 25:19-34

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

Jacob: Manipulando Un Derecho De Nacimiento Series

Contributed by Brad Beaman on Nov 14, 2024

Normalmente, la primogenitura corresponde al hijo primogénito, es decir, al hermano de Jacob, Esaú. Ahora veremos cómo Jacob manipuló la primogenitura para obtener la bendición.

Creo que muchos de nosotros nos podemos identificar con Jacob. Tenía defectos y fallas que son debilidades muy comunes entre nosotros. No es que no nos identifiquemos con la debilidad de su padre Isaac y su abuelo Abraham, pero las formas egoístas y engañosas de Jacob son más ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 25:19-34, Genesis 27:1-40

Denomination: Baptist

Four Lesson From Four People's Lives Series

Contributed by Larry Sarver on Jun 11, 2002

A message on the spiritual life-lessons Christians can learn from Isaac, Rebekah, Jacob, and Esau.

Genesis Series #49 June 02, 2002 Title: Four Lesson From Four People’s Lives Email: pastorsarver@yahoo.com Website: www.newlifeinchrist.info Welcome to New life in Christ. Today we continue with message #49 in our verse-by-verse study of the Book of Genesis. Read Genesis 25:19-34 Opening ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 25:19-34

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Birthright Inheritance

Contributed by Dr. C. David White on Mar 30, 2002

Every person has a "Spiritual Birthright". Those who know Chrsit enter into His inheritance with Him.

The Birthright Inheritance Gen. 25:29 One day when Jacob was cooking some stew, Esau arrived home exhausted and hungry from a hunt. 30 Esau said to Jacob, “I’m starved! Give me some of that red stew you’ve made.” (This was how Esau got his other name, Edom--“Red.”) 31 Jacob replied, “All right, ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 25:29-34

Denomination: Baptist

Spiritual Birthright

Contributed by Dr. C. David White on Mar 30, 2002

Every person has a "Spiritual Birthright".

The Birthright Inheritance Gen. 25:29 One day when Jacob was cooking some stew, Esau arrived home exhausted and hungry from a hunt. 30 Esau said to Jacob, “I’m starved! Give me some of that red stew you’ve made.” (This was how Esau got his other name, Edom--“Red.”) 31 Jacob replied, “All right, ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 25:29-34

Denomination: Baptist

Self

Contributed by Gerry Pratt on Apr 30, 2002

I have seen the enemy.....and the enemy is ME!

(Mark 5:1-20 - “1Then they came to the other side of the sea, to the country of the Gadarenes. 2And when He had come out of the boat, immediately there met Him out of the tombs a man with an unclean spirit, 3who had his dwelling among the tombs; and no one could bind him, not even with chains, ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 25:29-34

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Esau's Choice Reflects His Character

Contributed by Paul Fritz on May 23, 2003

Esau never expressed any repentance for his sinful choices. The Bible says, “If I hide iniquity in my heart, the Lord will not hear me.” (Psa. 66:18,19) Not only did Esau make one bad mistake but for the rest of his life he refused to confess and forsake

Esau’s Choice – Genesis 25:19-34 Preparation for the Teacher 1. Aim: To lead the people to understand how to avoid making impulsive decisions that they will later regret. Illustration: Both the hummingbird and the vulture fly over our nation’s deserts. All vultures see is rotting meat, because ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 25:19-34

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Hasty Decisions

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Jun 7, 2001

Hasty Decisions lead to regret

Unit 9 – Family Lesson 23 – Esau’s Choice – Genesis 25:19-34 Preparation for the Teacher 1. Aim: To lead the people to understand how to avoid making impulsive decisions that they will later regret. 2. Explanation of the Aim: Hasty decisions often lead to regrets. In our lesson today we try to ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 25:19-34

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Hall Of Faith: Jacob PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 26, 2023

The story of Jacob's deception in Genesis, the consequences of deceit, the complexity of human relationships, and God's unwavering faithfulness amidst our chaos.

Good morning, Church family. We're diving deep into the book of Genesis today, focusing on a story that's as messy and tangled as a bowl of spaghetti. It's the story of Jacob's deception, a tale of deceit, broken relationships, and God's unshakeable faithfulness. As A.W. Tozer once said, "God never ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 25:19-34

Topics: Lying, Deception, Faith

Sibling Rivalry PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 26, 2023

Explores the story of Esau and Jacob in Genesis 25:19-34, highlighting the themes of sibling rivalry, parental favoritism, and the human desire for God's blessing, and calls for self-reflection and a move towards love and unity.

Good morning, Church family! We're diving into the book of Genesis today, specifically Genesis 25:19-34. It's a passage that gives us some real-life drama, a tale of two brothers, Esau and Jacob, and a pot of stew that changed their lives forever. This story presents us with the stark reality of ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 25:19-34

Topics: Sibling Rivalry, Creating Awareness

Character Study Of Esau Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Mar 21, 2025

Esau’s story is a lesson in priorities and choices. Though strong and skilled, his impulsiveness led to great losses. However, his ability to forgive Jacob shows that people can change.

CHARACTER STUDY OF ESAU – OLDER TWIN OF JACOB, ANCESTOR OF EDOMITES By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Genesis 25:29-34 "Then Jacob gave Esau bread and pottage of lentils; and he did eat and drink, and rose up, and went his way: thus Esau despised his birthright." Supporting Texts: ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 25:29-34, Genesis 25:19-34, Genesis 27:1-46, Genesis 32:1-21, Genesis 36:1-43, Hebrews 12:16-17  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Character Study Of Jacob Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Mar 21, 2025

Jacob’s life is a powerful example of how God’s grace can turn a flawed person into a chosen vessel.

CHARACTER STUDY OF JACOB (ISRAEL) – FATHER OF THE TWELVE TRIBES OF ISRAEL By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Genesis 32:28 "And he said, Thy name shall be called no more Jacob, but Israel: for as a prince hast thou power with God and with men, and hast prevailed." Supporting Texts: ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 25:19-34, Genesis 27:1-46, Genesis 28:10-22, Genesis 32:24-30, Genesis 35:9-12, Hebrews 11:21  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Missing The Boat

Contributed by Dan Cormie on Feb 28, 2005

Why do so many seem to miss the hour of visitation? Why do we fail to receive the good things God has for us?

30, January 2004 Dakota Community Church Missing the Boat Introduction: When we take communion I always point this out. Jesus came to the people who were waiting for Him and yet they missed Him. In spite of all the attention grabbing signs, in spite of healings, in spite of miracles, in spite of ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 25:29-34

Denomination: Mennonite