Sermons on God Chooses Jacob Over Esau:

Making The Right Choices: Do Not Be Unequally Yoked In Marriage Series

Contributed by Herman Abrahams on Oct 20, 2004

God’s people should make the right choice by marrying "in the Lord". Read all about the wrong choice of wives made by Esau.

MAKING THE RIGHT CHOICES: DO NOT BE UNEQUALLY YOKED IN MARRIAGE (GENESIS 26:34-35) Compiled by: Herman Abrahams (Pastor), Cornerstone Faith Ministries, P.O. Box 740, Westridge 7802, Rep. of South Africa. E-Mail: Mentorship2003@yahoo.co.uk Note to the reader: If you have been ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 26:34-35

Denomination: Charismatic

Make Up Your Mind Series

Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Aug 14, 2014

One of the greatest truths of Scripture is that we can choose to do things our way and die, or we can choose to do things God's way and live.

Make Up Your Mind Text: Gal. 4:21-31 Introduction 1. Illustration: I have no idea who said this, but its truth is unmistakable, "Angels are pure spirits, but it was God's intention to raise human beings, who are lower than the angels, to divine status, to union with the Trinity. An ancient ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 4:21-31

Denomination: Methodist

God Has Authority Over Me. Psalms 23:2-3

Contributed by T. W Jenkins on Mar 12, 2012

Reading the twenty-third psalm can be misleading if we only open our ears to verse one. "The Lord is my Shepherd I shall not want". However, we must understand that the Lord, as our Shepherd, requires complete authority over the sheep. He must be in total

1. I need His presence (He makes me to lie down in green pasture) This can only happen when I am in His presence. He's an interesting point about sheep being made to lie down. Sheep are very skittish animals. They are very Nervous and have to reach a high level of comfort ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 23:2-3

Denomination: Baptist

Praying God's Word Over You - Praying Scriptures

Contributed by William Akehurst on Dec 27, 2018

We should learn to Pray for others using GOD's WORD. This is a Single Compilation of GOD's WORD that I have sent to those in need of prayer. GOD's WORD will not return void, so praying HIS WORD will accomplish it's purpose whether or not HIS purpose is known.

This is my prayer for you today. William Akehurst, HSWC Each morning, I direct the words of my breath… Psalms 5:2-4 2 Hearken unto the voice of my cry, my King, and my God: for unto thee will I pray. 3 My voice shalt thou hear in the morning, O LORD; in the morning will I direct my prayer unto ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 5:2-4, Ephesians 1:16-19, Philippians 1:3-11, Colossians 1:9-14, Psalm 5:11-12, Romans 15:30, Jude 1:24-25, Revelation 22:20-21  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

God Has To Win Control Over All The Areas Of My Life Series

Contributed by Dr. Dave Hartson on Sep 25, 2020

I know that we do not give God that 100% control. So, I set out to find a Scriptural example of a man or a woman who did not give that control over to God to see what we can learn from that example.

Introduction Last week, we began a new series about the four big areas of our life that God must win. The first one we talked about was God must win our choices. At the end of the day, there ought to be more checks in God’s column on things that I chose to do God’s way rather than yielding to the ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 16:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

Triumph Over Trials Sermon Vi: Take Refuge In The Comfort Of God Series

Contributed by Charles Cunningham on May 13, 2020

In times like these, when troubles overwhelm and even Christians find themselves at their wits' end, mature Christians decide to look upon their extremity as an opportunity to renew their trust in the Lord as their refuge.

WHEN TROUBLES OVERWHELM, CHRISTIANS TAKE REFUGE IN THE COMFORT OF GOD Perhaps you’ve heard it said, or you yourself have said, “I’m at my wits’ end”! In other words: “I’m so exhausted trying to figure out how to deal with problems and difficult situations that I don’t ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 1:3-11

I'm So Lonesome I Could Cry Series

Contributed by David Owens on May 10, 2021

Loneliness is a universal experience. It is another emotion that God has given us for our wellbeing. Loneliness can alert us to our need to draw closer to God and to others. God's provision for the lonely is a spiritual family.

A. Once upon a time there were three friends who were stranded on a desert island. 1. They found a magic lantern containing a genie who granted them each one wish. 2. The first guy wished he was off the island and back home – Poof it was granted. 3. The second guy wished for the same – Poof it ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 68:6, Isaiah 41:10, Hebrews 13:5, Matthew 28:20, John 14:16, Psalm 73:23-28  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A Long Fall

Contributed by Donnie De Loney on May 21, 2011

Story of Saul and his long fall including his death

A Long Fall Text 1 Sam. 28:15 God has departed from me and does not answer me anymore. The Woman saw Samuel. God sent the Spirit of Samuel to appear to Saul. Nome the following facts 1. Spiritism is sternly condemned in Scripture. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 28:15

Denomination: Assembly Of God

God Is Our Refuge And Strength Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on May 1, 2020

Psalm 46:1-11 shows us God's supremacy over all things.

Scripture Wally and Eleanor Turnbull, veteran missionaries to Haiti, collected and translated the prayers of some Christians who live in the mountains of Haiti. These profound and child-like prayers are recorded in their book God Is No Stranger. Here are just four prayers about God’s grace and ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 46:1-11

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Genesis Chapter Fifty Series

Contributed by Tom Shepard on Dec 16, 2024

These are thoughts on Genesis Chapter Fifty. In his work, "What does every Bible chapter say..." John Hunt gives an overview of each chapter of the Bible. It is my intention to do the same thing here.

GENESIS CHAPTER FIFTY OVERVIEW Overall what is happening in this chapter is that Jacob dies and Joseph dies. Thomas Coke (1801) – Genesis 50 Joseph, with the permission of the king, goes and buries his father in Canaan. The sons of Jacob apprehend the resentment of their brother Joseph, ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 50:1-26

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Society’s Beginning And Sin’s Painful Results Series

Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Mar 6, 2023

Society began much like it exists today – choices, sin, and failure to repent. But, we must see that we don’t need to continue like this! We CAN choose to live differently and be free from sin's consequences.

Alpha and Omega, Part 10 Society’s beginning and sin’s painful results Genesis 4:1-16 Principle of “GROW” for 2023: Do you know someone that could use an invite to Seasons? If you’d like to provide their name and address, we'd be happy to reach out to them by sending a letter and ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 4:1-16, Hebrews 11:4, Psalm 56:12, 1 Corinthians 10:13, John 14:6  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Reuben, Mister "Might Have Been” Series

Contributed by Jonathan Spurlock on Jul 13, 2022

The firstborn son had certain privileges in Hebrew families. Reuben, Jacob's oldest, gave in to sin and as a result, he lost his blessing and birthright. Don't make Reuben mistakes!

Introduction: Back in the early 1980’s, Pastor Dale Burden, then living in the Tidewater area of Virginia (the cities near Norfolk and Virginia Beach) preached a message, or a series (IIRC) about Reuben, calling him “mister might have been”. After all these years, I still remember bits and pieces ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 29:32, Genesis 30:14, Genesis 35:22, Genesis 49:3-4

Denomination: Baptist

Starve Your Distractions And Feed Your Focus.

Contributed by Ramon Jones on Sep 22, 2023

We are consumed by everything but God. God is not a priority. However, after we put things in perspective, maybe we can choose God over our personal agendas.

Starve your distraction and feed your focus Proverbs 4:25 “Let your eyes look directly forward, and your gaze be straight before you.” Allow me to lay the foundation by giving you something to ponder. Today we live in an age of unprecedented distraction. We have a diminishing tolerance for ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 4:25

Denomination: Bible Church

The Kingdom Of God Series

Contributed by Brad Beaman on Jan 29, 2023

The Kingdom of God is the rule of God in the hearts of men. Not only the hearts of men, but over all things in the universe.

We will look at the meaning of “the Kingdom of God”. To grasp what is meant by the Kingdom of God is to come very close to the heart of the Bible and the meaning of the gospel. The Kingdom of God is one of the principal themes of scripture. The Kingdom of God is so a part of the teaching of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 3:1-3, Matthew 4:12-17, Matthew 13:31-33, Luke 17:20-21

Denomination: Baptist

"I Do" All Over Again

Contributed by Bob Joyce on Sep 11, 2007

When the time comes when we lose our zeal and passion for Christ, we must make a covenant renewal.

I had the privilege of presiding at my aunt and uncle’s fiftieth wedding anniversary service. It was a joy for me to be a part of such a wonderful celebration. Every year around Valentine’s Day, a pastor friend has a service where people renew their wedding vows. They say, "I do," all over again. ...read more

Denomination: Baptist