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Be Angry And Do Not Sin - 2 Series

Contributed by Dan Cormie on May 19, 2013

Be angry and do not sin; do not let the sun go down on your anger, and give no opportunity to the devil. This one is about how the devil exploits our sinful anger.

Dakota Community Church Ephesians 53, Grace at Work 23 May 19, 2013 Be Angry & Do Not Sin 2 We are given six behaviors we are to discontinue - because they destroy unity. We are given six replacement behaviors which will foster and protect unity. 1. Instead of lying; speak truth ...having put ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:26-27

Denomination: Mennonite

Genesis 25:23-34 - Does God Have Favourites? Series

Contributed by Ross Cochrane on Aug 31, 2011

Isaac and Rebekah had favourite sons, but what about GOD! Does He have FAVOURITES? In Romans 9:13 (NASB) God says "JACOB I LOVED, BUT ESAU I HATED."

Genesis 25:23-34 - DOES GOD HAVE FAVOURITES? From birth ESAU has thick red hair over his body. Esau means "Hairy". His twin brother JACOB has an unfortunate name too. It means "to defraud, deceive, to displace". His name carries the idea of displacing someone, to replace or unseat someone. As ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 25:23-34

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Are You Living An Easu Lifestyle?

Contributed by Marilyn Murphree on Apr 6, 2007

What are your values and priorities? Do they lead you to be blessed by God in an abundant way or a rather skimpy way?

April, 2007 “Are You Living an Esau Lifestyle?” Genesis 25:27-34 INTRODUCTION: Have you ever wondered why children in the same family who were brought up in the same way can turn out so differently? Maybe one becomes successful in school and the other drops out. Maybe one obeys the laws of the ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 25:27-34

Denomination: Methodist

You Think You've Got It Bad!

Contributed by Dean Rhine on Dec 9, 2003

Lessons from the life of Jacob & Joseph

“So You Think You’ve Got It Bad!” Lessons from Jacob & Joseph - Gen 25+ Intro: Do you know anyone who always has trouble? It seems to me there are three type of people in the world. First, there are those who lead relatively uneventful lives: it seems that nothing eventful ever really happens ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Man Of God

Contributed by Alan Vaughn on Mar 28, 2011

Jacob was a man who by worldly standards was questionable, yet God blessed him.

The Man of God by Alan Vaughn Obadiah 1:17 Obadiah 1:17 (New International Version, ©2011) 17 But on Mount Zion will be deliverance; it will be holy, and Jacob will possess his inheritance. Intro: Last Sunday we talked about the Godless man named Esau, you remember Jacob’s twin ...read more

Scripture: Obadiah 1:17

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Rate Of Exchange

Contributed by Dewayne Gamez on Mar 20, 2017

Just how much is your soul worth?

The Rate Of Exchange Matthew 16:26 teaches us, “What good will it be for someone to gain the whole world, yet forfeit their soul? Or what can anyone give in exchange for their soul?” The world teaches this--You can never have too much of a good thing! We must always have enough or we are being ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:26

Heroes Of The Bible: Jacob Series

Contributed by Scott Bayles on Feb 17, 2022

The Bible is full of heroes! They don't wear spandex or fly around in capes and cowls, but God empowered these heroes and heroines to accomplish some pretty amazing feats that can inspire us to become heroes of God ourselves. Our next hero is Jacob. (Aliterated Outline, PowerPoint)

Heroes of the Bible: Jacob Scott Bayles, pastor Blooming Grove Christian Church: 7/25/2021 NOTE: This sermon was adapted from my book, Holy Heroes of the Bible. If it's a blessing to you, please consider buying my book which includes chapters/sermons on 17 additional Bible heroes: ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 25:30-32, Genesis 27:2-24, Genesis 28:13-22, Genesis 32:24-30

Denomination: Christian Church

Choices . . . Choices . . . Choices: Lesson 1

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Sep 4, 2013

Your choices make a difference

A. INTRODUCTION: GENESIS 25:19-26 1. What are some characteristics of second generation believers? a. Continue their parent’s faith. b. Not as bold and daring. c. Concerned with everyday life. d. Get strengths and weaknesses of parents. 2. What is known about Isaac? Famous father and ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 25:19-26

Denomination: Baptist

Vison Of Obadiah Series

Contributed by Jerry Smith on Apr 14, 2020

To learn the meaning and message of the prophet Obadiah

Let’s break some new ground and learn what God has for us to know from Obadiah. I. The man Nothing is known about this prophet outside of his name. Although there are 10 men by the name Obadiah named in the Old Testament, scholars are in agreement none of them was this man. Many prophets share a ...read more

Scripture: Obadiah 1:1-2

Denomination: Baptist

Choices . . . Choicesv . . . Choices Lesson 1 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Apr 24, 2017

The future fulfilled in youthful squabbles

A. INTRODUCTION: GENESIS 25:19-26 1. What are some characteristics of second generation believers? a. Continue their parent’s faith. b. Not as bold and daring. c. Concerned with everyday life. d. Get strengths and weaknesses of parents. 2. What is known about Isaac? Famous father and ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 25:19-28

Denomination: Baptist

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

From Jacob To Israel: Time To Change Series

Contributed by Edward Hardee on Jan 21, 2021

A message about the process of Jacob "deceiver, supplanter" changing to Israel "Blessed of God"

Jacob to Israel: Time to Change Theme: To show the journey that Jacob went on to become Israel Text: Genesis 25 - 35 Opening Text So Jacob came to Luz (that is, Bethel), which is in the land of Canaan, he and all the people who were with him. And he built an altar there and called the place El ...read more

Denomination: Church Of God

Will You Sell Your Birthright?

Contributed by Deborah Prihoda on Oct 17, 2006

We have been entrusted with a great treasure in our lives and we must guard against our tendency to take the Holy Spirit for granted.

Will You Sell Your Birthright? Text: Genesis 25:24-34 INTRODUCTION ILLUSTRATION: TV Program - Antique Roadshow Stand in line Heirlooms = junk Junk = heirlooms TRANSITION: We have a treasure hidden in our lives that we take for granted and if we aren’t careful, we allow the enemy an inroad to ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 25:24-34

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Shake It Off Series

Contributed by Jimmy Chapman on Mar 12, 2009

Paul faces three things in Acts 28, but he keeps on going cause he knew the secret of shaking it off.

SHAKE IT OFF Acts 28:1-1-6 The Apostle Paul and 275 others were sailing across the Mediterranean Sea, Paul on his way to stand trial before Caesar in Rome, when they encountered a horrendous storm that caused the ship to ...read more

Scripture: Acts 28:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

Funeral For A Broken Family

Contributed by Larry Turner on May 17, 2014

Funeral based on forgiveness for a fractured family

Today I want to tell you a story from the Bible. It is the story of two brothers, twins in fact. One was named Esau. The other was named Jacob. Esau was born first with Jacob holding onto his heel as if trying to stop his brother from being the first born. Because of their culture Esau would get a ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 32:22-30

Denomination: Foursquare