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Missing The Mark. Worldly Wealth But Spiritual Bankruptcy. Esau's Family Genesis 36

Contributed by William Akehurst on Sep 23, 2024

Esau was angry because Jacob had received his father’s blessing. But Esau’s family and great possessions prove he received a blessing as a descendant of his grandfather Abraham. But Esau missed the mark. While he had worldly wealth, he was spiritually bankrupt.

2024.09.22.Sermon Notes. Genesis 36. Esau’s Tribes. Missing the Mark. Worldly wealth but Spiritually bankrupt. William Akehurst, HSWC BIG IDEA: Esau was angry because Jacob had received his father’s blessing. But Esau’s family and great possessions prove he received a blessing as a descendant of ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 36:1-43, Malachi 1:2-3, Revelation 2:17, Revelation 3:10-13, Isaiah 43:1, Mark 8:36, 2 Corinthians 4:18, Revelation 3:17, Luke 12:16-21, Matthew 6:33, 2 Chronicles 7:14  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Dark Spirits Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Sep 29, 2022

Do demons exist? And if they do, what do we know about them and how can we deal with them?

Years ago, we had a popular preacher in our brotherhood named Ben Alexander. Ben had once been a Spiritualist Medium who held seances where he’d talk with the dead. Then he became a Christian, and spent much of his life explaining that a lot of seances he’d been part of (he said) were fake… but ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 18:9-15

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Saul For King! Series

Contributed by Chris Appleby on Feb 3, 2003

Saul is chosen to be King but noone knows. God works in secret and he works through the indwelling of his Holy Spirit to change Saul so he can be King.

If you were God, how would you respond to a people who refused your leadership and instead asked for a king to be given to them? You might expect that God would give them a hard time. Samuel certainly did! Or he might have given them someone they’d regret having as king just to teach them a lesson. ...read more

Denomination: Anglican

Our Abounding God

Contributed by Kenneth Trent on Jul 25, 2003

ABOUNDING: "marked by great quantity; copiously supplied." …Webster. It takes a work like this to describe the attributes of God that He declared concerning Himself when He spoke to Moses.

OUR ABOUNDING GOD "Now the Lord descended in the cloud and stood with him there, and proclaimed the name of the Lord. And the Lord passed by before him, and proclaimed, ’The Lord, The Lord God, merciful and gracious, longsuffering, and abounding in goodness and truth." Exodus 34:5-6. ABOUNDING: ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 34:5-6

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus, The Social Messiah Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on May 17, 2002

Did Jesus live on earth as an illusive, anti-social recluse who hardly cracked a smile? Did He just tolerate people, or did He enjoy socializing?

Jesus, The Social Messiah (John 2:1-12) Questions: Did Jesus live on earth as an illusive, anti-social recluse who hardly cracked a smile? Did He just tolerate people, or did He enjoy socializing? We can find the answer to these questions in our text, as well as a few applications for our own ...read more

Scripture: John 2:1-12

Denomination: Independent/Bible

When God Says "No” Series

Contributed by Doug Johnston on Jan 2, 2002

When God tells us "no" to one of our requests, it does not mean He does not care for us, it usually means He has something else for us

And when thy days be fulfilled, and thou shalt sleep with thy fathers, I will set up thy seed after thee, which shall proceed out of thy bowels, and I will establish his kingdom. He shall build an house for my name, and I will stablish the throne of his kingdom for ever. 2 Samuel ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 7:1-29

Denomination: Baptist

The Dark Lord - The Lord Of The Ring Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Sep 8, 2003

Satan is the real "Dark Lord" and while the Bible tells us he is defeated, he is still dangerous. How do we deal with this powerful force of evil and overcome?

OPEN: Several years ago, I watched a PBS Special that covered the events leading up to the "Battle of the Bulge" during WWII. It was the autumn of 1944 and Germany had been beaten back behind its borders. The Nazi war machine was in tatters and the repeated bombing raids of the Allies all but ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:10-18

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Living With The Bats

Contributed by James May on Oct 15, 2003

David was in a state of depression while in the Cave of Adullam. He was in there with all the bats, both winged and two-legged. But he found a way out of that cave and so can we.

LIVING WITH THE BATS Psalms 142:1-7, "<Maschil of David; A Prayer when he was in the cave.> I cried unto the LORD with my voice; with my voice unto the LORD did I make my supplication. I poured out my complaint before him; I shewed before him my trouble. When my spirit was overwhelmed within me, ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 142:1-7, 1 Samuel 22:1-2

Denomination: Independent/Bible

What To Do When Your Ship Is Sinking! Series

Contributed by Winson Butler on Apr 13, 2004

God never promised a life without hurt. However, He has promised hope to all in need. Find that needed hope He has promised in the following example!

What To Do When Your Ship Is Sinking! St. Mark 4:35-41 Introduction I. I was in need of a little encouragement when I discovered this little piece of advice from an unknown source, "Don’t wait for your ship to come in...SWIM out to meet it!" I guess there’s a lot ...read more

Scripture: Mark 4:35-41

Denomination: Baptist

An Invitation To Prayer - Part 1 Of 2

Contributed by Naveen Balakrishnan on May 18, 2004

In this passage Jeremiah reveals the heart of God when He calls His children to prayer and the promises that He bestows to those who are obedient - Message Part 1 of 2

“An Invitation To Prayer” – Part 1 of 2 Jeremiah 33:1-3 A. The Word of the LORD is not RESTRAINED. (v. 1) 2 Timothy 2:9; Acts 28:31; Philippians 1:7; Colossians 4:3; Jeremiah 39:15; 43:8 1. The Word of the LORD came to Jeremiah a SECOND time. (v. 1a) Genesis 22:15; 1 Kings 9:2; 19:7; ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 33:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

An Invitation To Prayer - Part 2 Of 2

Contributed by Naveen Balakrishnan on May 18, 2004

In this passage Jeremiah reveals the heart of God when He calls His children to prayer and the promises that He bestows to those who are obedient - Message Part 2 of 2

“An Invitation To Prayer” – Part 2 of 2 Jeremiah 33:1-3 A. The Word of the LORD is not RESTRAINED. (v. 1) B. The REVELATION of the LORD. (v. 2) C. The LORD’s REASON for prayer. (v. 3) Psalm 50:15; 1 Timothy 2:1-2 1. God REQUIRES Jeremiah to pray. (v. 3a) Romans 5:2; Hebrews 4:15-16; ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 33:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

Remnant Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Sep 29, 2004

God’s Kingdom may seem to just "happen," but behind the scenes is God’s Sovereign hand; He has a plan and He executes His plan perfectly.

Remnant (Romans 11:1-15) Intro 1. BERLIN (Reuters) - A German telecommunications company said on Tuesday it is developing the first mobile phone that will alert users when their breath is bad or if they are giving off offensive smells. The phone will use a tiny chip measuring less than one ...read more

Scripture: Romans 11:1-15

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Blessed To Be A Blessing

Contributed by Jerry Vargo on Jan 16, 2004

God has blessed us beyond our wildest dreams! Why? Because He loves us--AND--He wants us to bless others! This is the process of the Kingdom!

If you use any or all of this message--would you be willing to fire off a quick email to:pastorjerryvargo@juno.com? I would like to have an idea of how often my sermons are actually being preached to strengthen the Body of Christ. Thanks! Blessed to be a Blessing! Pastor Jerry C. Vargo Calvary ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 12:1-3, 1 Peter 2:9

Denomination: Pentecostal

What Think Ye Of Christ?

Contributed by James Groce on Oct 3, 2001

The question, “What think ye of Christ?”, presents a dilemma to any thinking person. If Jesus Christ was not all that He claimed to be, He was the greatest deceiver of all time.

What Think Ye of Christ? ---------- John 1:1 ---------- By Elder James Groce Pastor, Calvary Apostolic Tabernacle Molino, FL 9-2001 The question, “What think ye of Christ?”, presents a dilemma to any thinking person. If Jesus Christ was not all that He claimed to be, He was the greatest deceiver ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1

Denomination: Pentecostal

Offer Of A Lifetime!

Contributed by Dale Pilgrim on Nov 22, 2009

Sometimes we have to be persistent to get Jesus’ attention. Not because he’s deaf, uninterested or removed from us but because things and people prevent our coming.

“Offer of a Lifetime” Mark 10:46-52 2009-11-15, KCC Now and then I receive emails, international in nature. These messages tell the stories of corporations that held random draws and they drew my name, to be the recipient of millions of dollars. Another type message was a promotion that a ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:46-52

Denomination: Salvation Army