Sermons on esau: showing 31-45 of 2,891

Broken But Blessed Series

Contributed by David Taylor on Oct 11, 2016

The Patriarchs Broken but Blessed Genesis 32 For Jacob, like the rest of us, sin is a moral virus that is wreaking havoc in his life. God’s covenantal love and grace and mercy.

The Patriarchs Broken but Blessed Genesis 32 David Taylor September 11, 2016 We are in the midst of our series, “The Patriarchs,” where we have looked at the life of Abraham, Isaac, and now Jacob. For Jacob, like the rest of us, sin is a moral virus that is wreaking havoc in his ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 32:1-32

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

You're A Winner! - Genesis 25 Series

Contributed by Scott Turansky on Jul 24, 2021

Esau sold his birthright to Jacob.

It’s fun to listen to the birds out there, isn’t it? Alright. Question: Who knows the longest running game show on TV? What do you know? What do you think it is? Not Jeopardy. What else? The Price Is Right! Not the Wheel of Fortune. The Price Is Right. In 1956 The Price is Right came out. It’s ...read more

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Birthright

Contributed by Andrew Rogers on Jul 23, 2008

Esau selling his birthright - Have we done the same thing?

BIRTHRIGHT GENESIS 25:29-34 WELCOME INTRODUCTION 1. One of the saddest figures in the Bible is of a man named Esau a. He was the firstborn son of Isaac and Rebekah and the twin brother of Jacob. (Gen 25:21) b. He was loved by his father and was a skillful hunter. It was because of Esau skill ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 25:29-34

Denomination: Pentecostal

Worship 1 Series

Contributed by Clyde White on Aug 22, 2005

The first reference was directed to Jacob & Esau as individuals by whom different nations and people would come(nothing about eternal life. The second reference was directed to the descendants of Jacob & Esau, not to Jacob & Esau individually.

Isaiah 6:1 In the year that King Uzziah died, I saw the Lord sitting on a throne, high and lifted up, and the train of His robe filled the temple. 2 Above it stood seraphim; each one had six wings: with two he covered his face, with two he covered his feet, and with two he flew. 3 And one ...read more

Scripture: Romans 9:12-13

The Story Of Esau And Jacob - Why It's Destructive To Hold A Grudge

Contributed by Daren Mitchell on Oct 8, 2013

For those of us who have or maybe are holding grudges now, I hope you understand how destructive it is for you. It's impossible to love those you hold a grudge against.

Have you ever held a grudge? I have. I was once accused of plagiarizing material I wrote for a small group study. The person who accused me wanted to fire me, but, didn't have the authority himself to do it, so he tried to diminish my character by accusing me of stealing my material. I have to ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 27:1-46

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Isaac--Fool Me Once, Shame On Me!

Contributed by Jonathan Spurlock on Feb 16, 2021

Isaac asked his son Esau to prepare a special dinner. Several things happened, though, that changed the family dynamic forever.

Introduction: At the time of this incident, Isaac was considered an old man, and he was afraid he was going to die soon. He asked Esau, his oldest son, to prepare him some food from game Esau would hunt in the fields. The rest of this story is a classic of deceit, in that a family was torn apart ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 27:1-46, Genesis 28:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

It's Not Fair!

Contributed by Jim Kane on Feb 28, 2010

The fourth message in the series based on the six pillars of ‘Character Counts!’

(Slide 1) Last week, I asked you to write down one way you would exercise responsibility this past week and I told you that I was going to ask you if you did. So how did you exercise responsibility last week in a new way? (Allow for congregational response.) Thank you! My responsibility exercise ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 25:27-34

Denomination: Church Of God

Selfishness Separates Families

Contributed by John Lowe on May 6, 2013

Jacob and Esau, the twin sons of Isaac and Rebekah, differed from the start. Esau, the oldest, was a man of the field, while Jacob was a “home boy.” Twice, during their days at home, Jacob took advantage of Esau.

Title: Selfishness Separates Families Text: (Genesis 27:43). Scripture Reading: Genesis 27:30-45 Introduction Jacob and Esau, the twin sons of Isaac and Rebekah, differed from the start. Esau, the oldest, was a man of the field, while Jacob was a “home boy.” Twice, during ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 27:30-45

Denomination: Baptist

Not Identical Twins

Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Nov 7, 2016

Jacob and Esau symbolize two different paths with different ends.

Not Identical Twins Genesis 25:19-28 We begin this morning a study on the life of Jacob. Jacob is mentioned as one of a triad of personalities, the God of Abraham, Isaac and Jacob. As Paul reminds us, all Scripture is profitable for doctrine and example. When Paul was saying this, he was ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 25:19-34, Genesis 25:19-28

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Who's The Nice Guy? Series

Contributed by Stephen Todd on Apr 1, 2004

Even as Jacob and Esau meet, it seems like Esau is the more righteous of the two brothers. However, it is Jacob whom God has chosen.

Genesis 33 January 24, 2004 One of the big questions that the book of Genesis has answered has been, "Where do we come from?" For the Israelites sitting around Mount Sinai this has been pretty heady stuff. The creation of the world, the deliverance through the flood and the story of the ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 33:1-20

Denomination: Baptist

Whch Way To Go? Part 5 Series

Contributed by Bala Samson on Jul 15, 2013

The transformation process often involves the tearing away of our old self and the creation of a new self - one that reflects God’s character.

Which way to go and where to go? Bitter fights and sweet turn outs…. Life of Jacob Visit www.worshipjesusministries.org Check my blog: balasamson@wordpress.com Genesis 33: 10 “ And Jacob said, “No, please, if I have now found favour in your sight, then receive my present from my ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 32:10

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Godless Man

Contributed by Alan Vaughn on Mar 20, 2011

Esau and Jacob one was Godless the other of God.

The Godless Man by Alan Vaughn Obadiah 1:10-11 Obadiah 1:10-11 (New International Version, ©2011) 10 Because of the violence against your brother Jacob, you will be covered with shame; you will be destroyed forever. 11 On the day you stood aloof while strangers carried off his wealth ...read more

Scripture: Obadiah 1:10-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Genesis Chapter Twenty-Five Series

Contributed by Tom Shepard on May 24, 2023

These are thoughts on Genesis Chapter Twenty-Five. 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 TWENTY-FIVE OVERVIEW Overall what is happening in this chapter is that Abraham dies and Esau and Jacob are born. Thomas Coke (1801) – Genesis 25 Abraham takes Keturah to wife: the sons of Keturah. Isaac is confirmed in the inheritance of Abraham's property: Abraham dies. The ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 25:1-34

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Leaving A Spiritual Inheritance

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Jun 29, 2003

God gave Jacob a powerful dream and an impressive promise. But Jacob didn’t deserve either. What he received, he received because of a spiritual inheritance for a greater man of faith.

OPEN: During the Persian Gulf War, a soldier was assigned to go to Saudi Arabia. As he was saying good-bye to his family, his three-year-old son was holding on to his leg and pleading with him not to leave. "No, Daddy, please don’t go!" he kept repeating. We were beginning to make a scene when my ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 28:10-22

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Genesis 37 Series

Contributed by Tom Owen on Aug 6, 2009

verse-by-verse

We’re now at a point in the book of Genesis where the differences between Isaac’s sons Esau and Jacob are highlighted. Remember how we saw that from birth the Lord had declared their differences in person and in purpose. Then we saw how Jacob gained his older brother’s birthright by taking ...read more

Denomination: Baptist