Sermons on Being Rejected:

"Being Christ To Our Community: Jesus Lives In Red Bank"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Oct 26, 2018

A sermon for Consecration Sunday.

“Being Christ to Our Community: Jesus Lives in Red Bank” Matthew 25:31-46 Because Vance is an African American living in a predominately Hispanic neighborhood, he stands out. But what really sets Vance apart is that he is a servant-hearted father who cares not only for his own kids, but also ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:31-46

Denomination: United Methodist

What's So Great About Being A Christian (Part Two)

Contributed by Derrick Tuper on Nov 12, 2018

Last week I asked the question, 'what's so great about being a Christian'. I focused on the fact that a Christian is a child of God. And because I am a child of God, another thing that is so great about being a Christian is that Jesus is now my brother and my friend.

WHAT'S SO GREAT ABOUT BEING A CHRISTIAN? (part two) Last week I asked the question, 'what's so great about being a Christian'. I focused on the fact that a Christian is a child of God. I mentioned we become a child of God through faith in Christ. Everyone is a creation of God but in order to ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 12:46-50, Hebrews 2:11, John 15:13-15, Galatians 3:28

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Angels And Heavenly Beings - Part 3 - Warnings About Angels Series

Contributed by Dr. Craig Nelson on Feb 28, 2023

The Bible mentions Angels over 300 times and reveals that God created them, along with all things "visible and invisible" (Colossians 1:16). This study will look at Angels, both Faithful and Fallen, Heavenly Beings, and warnings about them.

Every Born-Again Christian has been commanded to focus totally on Jesus and not on any other created thing - including Angels. Good Angels are subject only to God. There is a growing interest in summoning Angels. Some people have placed them amongst the ranks of the saints of old as idols of ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:16-17, Luke 4:10, Psalm 34:7, 1 Peter 5:8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Signs That May Indicate A Person Is Being Affected By A Legion Of Demons Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on Mar 25, 2025

It's essential to note that these signs alone do not necessarily indicate demonic possession.

1.Uncontrollable behavior: Mark 5:4 - "for he had often been chained hand and foot, but he tore the chains apart and broke the irons on his feet. No one was strong enough to subdue him." 2.Extreme mental and emotional distress: Luke 8:29 - "For Jesus had commanded the impure spirit ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 17:14-18, Luke 8:35

Good Women With Godly Morals Accused Of Being Nagging Wives Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on May 1, 2025

Misconception can be damaging to relationships and can undermine the authority and influence of Godly women.

As believers, we know that Godly women are a blessing to their families and communities. However, in many cases, good women with Godly morals are misconceived and accused of being nagging wives. This misconception can be damaging to relationships and can undermine the authority and influence of ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 2:18

How Can I See God As Being Closer To Me? Series

Contributed by Jim Butcher on Feb 6, 2024

Genesis 2:7 speaks of Adam receiving the breath of life. John 20:22 speaks of Jesus giving the spiritual breath of life (the Holy Spirit). This sermon unpacks the parallels and their implications.

- As we have throughout this series, this morning I want to look at the connection between a passage early in Genesis and one late in John. We’ll start in Genesis 2:7. - In that verse it tells us that the “Lord God . . . breathed in [the man’s] nostrils the breath of life, and the man became a ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 2:4-7, John 20:21-22

Denomination: Baptist

Be What You Are Called To Be. Let God Be God In The Process

Contributed by Joel Pankow on Jun 25, 2024

Timothy's call as a young pastor would be difficult work, like a soldier going to war. What were Paul's principles for his life, and for all Christians in some senses? Find out.

7.7.24 2 Timothy 2:1–13 (EHV) Trinity Ev. Lutheran, Bay City 1 You then, my son, be strong in the grace that is in Christ Jesus. 2 Entrust the things you heard from me, in the presence of many witnesses, to faithful men who will also be able to teach others. 3 Share hardships as a good ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 2:1-13

Denomination: Lutheran

Sheep Or Goat - Which Are You & Which Do You Want To Be?

Contributed by Ian Drucker on Sep 5, 2005

Where Do You Stand With Jesus Christ?

Sheep or Goat; Which are you and which do you want to be? Dear Brothers and Sisters, the Bible speaks often of heaven and eternal life. It speaks often of Hell. It speaks often of righteousness and unrighteousness. It speaks about judgment day. Today, I want to preach on these subjects from a ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:31-46, Matthew 31:25-46

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Pleading The Blood

Contributed by Charles Jones on Apr 14, 2020

If you grew up in Pentecostal circles as I did, chances are you heard , used or are still using the phrase “I plead the blood.” However, some people in the church world today don’t understand the phrase and ask, “What does it mean?”

Pleading The Blood Exodus 12:13,14 If you grew up in Pentecostal circles as I did, chances are you heard , used or are still using the phrase “I plead the blood.” However, some people in the church world today don’t understand the phrase and ask, “What does it mean?” The Passover in the Old ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 12:13-14

Denomination: Pentecostal

0800b Trinity Sunday: Salvation, Revelation, And Adoration Series

Contributed by Mark Woolsey on Aug 24, 2005

Trinity Sunday is of highest importance; it causes us to center on the core of our faith. To reject what is presented today is to choose eternal death over life. Far from being irrelevant, today is as practical as drinking water.

Sermon: Salvation, Revelation, and Adoration Text: Rev 4:1-11, John 3:1-15 Occasion: Trinity Sunday Who: Mark Woolsey Where: Arbor House When: Sunday, May 22, 2005 May the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heart be acceptable in Thy sight, O Lord, my strength and my redeemer. In the name ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 4:1-11

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

The Easter Continuum

Contributed by Rev. Matthew Parker on Apr 8, 2012

We all live our lives in relationship to God on some level. There’s a continuum from rejection of God to being embraced by God. This sermon outlines that continuum, which is often the journey we take to God.

The visuals for this sermon are at http://prezi.com/8fxspeqp4jxn/easter-sunday-the-continuum/ So. Easter. Resurrection Sunday. It’s a great day. A day we remember every year when everything changed. How many of us were here last Palm Sunday? We celebrated the entry of Jesus into Jerusalem, ...read more

Scripture: John 20:1-18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Destiny! Eternity!

Contributed by Melvin Newland on May 2, 2016

What will our destiny be? It will be what God designed it to be - an eternity of joy for those who love & follow Him; & an eternity of separation for those who reject His love & turn their back to Him.

MELVIN NEWLAND, MINISTER RIDGE CHAPEL, KANSAS, OK TEXT: Revelation 21:1-28; John 14:1-3; Matthew 25:46 ILL. In 1386 there was born in an obscure village in Italy a little boy whose name was Donatello. By the time he was 3 years old, he would go into the back yard, take sand & water, & ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:46, John 14:1-3, Revelation 21:1-27

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

All Sinned Series

Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on Mar 12, 2022

Paul refers to the rejection of the Jews because they had rejected Christ and the way of salvation available through Christ. Paul proves their guilt through their own scriptural references.

Romans 3:1-20 All Sinned and Fall short This passage teaches that humanity has completely failed to reach God. Paul introduces a dialogue between himself and a Jew, but in fact, it’s a monologue presentation. Paul refers to the rejection of the Jews because they had rejected Christ and the way ...read more

Scripture: Romans 3:1-20

Denomination: Methodist

Graduate Studies Series

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Apr 25, 2012

A study of the Gospel of Luke 9: 49 – 62

Luke 9: 49 – 62 Graduate Studies 49 Now John answered and said, “Master, we saw someone casting out demons in Your name, and we forbade him because he does not follow with us.” 50 But Jesus said to him, “Do not forbid him, for he who is not against us is on our ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:49-62

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Anatomy Of A Fool

Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Jul 20, 2018

Everyone has played the fool. How does one become wise?

Anatomy of a Fool Psalm 14:1-7 Psalm 14 is one of two Psalms which begin with the words: “The fool has said in his heart: ‘There is no God.” The two very similar psalms each describe the characteristics of a fool. The Bible says that the fear of the LORD is the beginning of wisdom. The contrast ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 14:1-7

Denomination: Independent/Bible