Sermons on God Chooses Jacob Over Esau:

The Series Is Not Over

Contributed by Marcos Suazo on Dec 21, 2004

Truth be told, the Bible says that the race is not given to the swift, or the battle to the strong, but to the one who endures. So it is necessary to shake of that defeated attitude and fight this fight to the very end.

The series is not over. Jude 1: 17 – 23 17 But you, my dear friends, must remember what the apostles of our Lord Jesus Christ told you, 18 that in the last times there would be scoffers whose purpose in life is to enjoy themselves in every evil way imaginable. 19 Now they are here, and they are the ...read more

Scripture: Jude 1:17-23

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Making A New Man Out Of Jacob Series

Contributed by Paul Barreca on Nov 25, 2012

Jacob's trials in Haran teach us the Lord sends trials into our lives to test our commitment and to refine us to me more like Jesus.

I have had the privilege to disciple many new believers. I’ve seen and heard many testimonies of new believers, some were private and some were public at times such as baptisms and public testimony. The ones that concern me the most, the ones that I fear will not make it in their walk with ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 29:15-30

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Victory Over Temptation

Contributed by Gerald Steffy on Sep 7, 2009

“We can have victory over temptation as Jesus did by using the Word of God to resist the devil.

VICTORY OVER TEMPTATION--Luke 4:1-13 Proposition: “We can have victory over temptation as Jesus did by using the Word of God to resist the devil." Objective: My purpose is challenge people to be alert to the truth that God will assist in experiencing victory over temptation. INTRODUCTION: ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

Killing The Flesh - The Spiritual Jounrey Of Jacob Series

Contributed by Tom Fuller on May 20, 2005

Jacob begins a relationship with God after the Lord strips away everything he has. It is a process God brings each of us through.

Verses 1 - 5 So you’re Jacob. You’ve just wrangled the biggest deal of your life - by cheating your brother first of the birthright then of the patriarchal blessing. But far from celebrating, Jacob now has a death threat against his life and is going to be sent away on a journey hundreds of ...read more

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Wrestling With God

Contributed by Gerald Roberts on Jul 19, 2023

Jacob wrestles with the Divine, but he really wrestled with his self, and we do to.

“Wrestling with God” Genesis 32:22-32 1. Wrestling is a tough sport it not for the faint at heart • One needs upper body strength • One needs a strong determination • One needs a strong work ethic • One needs to be courageous you must fight 2. Today’s text tells us that Jacob wrestled all his ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 32:22-32

Denomination: Methodist

The Wrestling Match

Contributed by James May on Aug 18, 2014

Jacob wrestled with the Lord all night, until the breaking of the day. The lesson that many us need to learn is that we are all wrestlers, but the time must come when we must let God win or be lost. Our walk will forever be changed just as Jacob's was.

The Wrestling Match By Rev. James May Jacob’s life had not been an easy one, but he had brought most of his problems upon himself. It had started from the moment he was conceived by Rebekah, after she became the wife of Isaac, who was the son of Abraham. Even in the womb there was a ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 32:6-31

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Great Reasons To Choose Christ! Series

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Nov 22, 2020

Choose Jesus Christ because He gives us: 1. Life instead of death (vs. 12-14, 17, 18, 21). 2. Grace instead of guilt (vs. 12, 15, 17, 19, 20). 3. Justification instead of condemnation (vs. 14-19). 4. Salvation instead of slavery (vs. 20-21).

Great Reasons to Choose Christ! The Book of Romans Romans 5:12-21 (Read 8-21) Sermon by Rick Crandall Grayson Baptist Church - May 29, 2016 (Revised November 24, 2020) BACKGROUND: *Please open your Bibles to Romans chapter 5. For context tonight we will begin reading at vs. 8, but our main focus ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:12-21

Denomination: Baptist

The Wait Is Over! Series

Contributed by Steve Malone on Dec 5, 2013

I want to take just a few moments to unwrap one more Christmas Story…The Story Of Simeon in a message I am calling ‘The Wait Is Over!’ You know, I think that, is a very appropriate title for Christmas Eve service, don’t you...

The Wait Is Over! The Story Of Simeon Luke 2:25-35 Come, Thou long expected Jesus Born to set Thy people free From our fears and sins release us Let us find our rest in Thee Israel's strength and consolation Hope of all the earth Thou art Dear desire of every nation Joy of every longing heart Born ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:25-35

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Choosing Faith Over Worry - Matthew 6:25-32 And Matthew 6:33-34 Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Nov 11, 2024

In Matthew 6, Jesus invites us to put our faith in God, reminding us that God is not only able to care for us but is willing to meet our needs as we seek Him first.

Choosing Faith Over Worry - Matthew 6:25-32 and Matthew 6:33-34 Introduction Today, we’re diving into a powerful teaching from Jesus about worry, a struggle that affects so many of us. We all face moments of anxiety—whether it’s about finances, health, relationships, or the future. But Jesus ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:25-32, Matthew 6:33-34, Isaiah 43:4, Philippians 4:19, Psalm 37:4, 1 Peter 5:7  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

Esther: Victory Over Enemies Series

Contributed by Kevin Higgins on Sep 23, 2004

Victory comes when we are in right relation to the King

Esther 7:1-10 Victory Over Enemies Woodlawn Baptist Church September 19, 2004 Introduction “In 1567 King Phillip II of Spain appointed the Duke of Alba as governor of the lower part of the nation. The Duke was a bitter enemy of the newly-emerging Protestant Reformation. His rule was called the ...read more

Scripture: Esther 7:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

Which Will We Choose? Series

Contributed by Stephen Todd on Apr 11, 2003

Abram and Lot make different choices that reflect on their spiritual lives.

Genesis 13 March 23, 2003 She’d cut off her nose to spite her face. I used to laugh when my mother would use that expression to describe someone who was so vindictive that they didn’t even care if they got hurt as long as the other person got what was coming to them. I say I used to laugh ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 13:1-18

Denomination: Baptist

Starting Over Series

Contributed by Roshelle Brenneise on Sep 26, 2024

Life resumed on planet earth….. Will the future be different from the past?

September 28, 2024 We ended last time by briefly discussing the covenant sign of the rainbow. This morning we are going to begin by looking at the Covenant itself. The Covenant God made with Noah and his descendants is the first formal covenant described in the Old Testament. In the Hebrew ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 14:13-14, Daniel 4:28-30

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

God Is The Treasure Series

Contributed by Billy Noel on Sep 25, 2009

In order to worship God properly we must have a correct view of Him, He must be a treasure to us

The God Gene: How Faith Is Hardwired into Our Genes, by molecular biologist Dean Hamer. Hamer says. "I think we follow the basic law of nature, which is that we’re a bunch of chemical reactions running around in a bag." This Psalm was written in a time of urgent need; it opens in the form of a ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 16:1-11

Denomination: Christian Church

Choosing Godly Friends

Contributed by Jeff Budzinski on May 5, 2007

Knowing how to choose friends is one of most important skills you’ll ever develop. Friends help shape your life because of their strong influence; therefore it is important to choose the right friends. In the Word of God, He shows us how to select friend

Introduction · Knowing how to choose friends is one of most important skills you’ll ever develop. · Friends help shape your life because of their strong influence; therefore it is important to choose the right friends. · In the Word of God, He shows us how to select friend to be part of our ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 12:26

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

End Does Not Justify The Means

Contributed by Victor Yap on Jun 28, 2008

Jacob, Pt. 2

THE END DOES NOT JUSTIFY THE MEANS (GENESIS 27:1-46) In Italy, a man went to a priest and confessed. “Forgive me, Father,” he said, sobbing. “During World War II, I hid a refugee in my attic.” “Well,” the priest replied, “That’s not a sin.” “But,” the man admitted, “I made him pay rent.” “That ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 27:1-46

Denomination: Independent/Bible