Wrestling With Appetites, Part 2

Wrestling with Appetites – Genesis 25:19–34 | Pastor Zach Terry

In this message from Genesis 25, Pastor Zach Terry unpacks the story of Jacob and Esau and shows how unchecked appetites can cost us far more than we ever intended to pay. From Esau trading his birthright for a bowl of stew to the spiritual battle happening long before the twins were even born, Scripture gives us a powerful warning: if you don’t control your appetites, your appetites will control you.

Using vivid illustrations, from competitive eating legends to the struggles of emotional fatigue, Pastor Zach demonstrates how the enemy hijacks our desires, distorts our perception, minimizes consequences, and ultimately leads us toward foolish decisions. 

You’ll learn:

Why appetites aren’t sinful but can become spiritually dangerous

How impact bias and focalism distort your judgment

How Esau lost everything for a moment of comfort How to break the power of destructive appetites

Why big decisions must be made from a place of spiritual and emotional health 

How to “reframe your future” the way Jesus did in Gethsemane

If you’ve ever felt pulled by temptation, worn down by craving, or overwhelmed by desire, this message will help you see your choices clearly and walk in wisdom. 

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