SermonCentral Logo SermonCentral Logo Sermon Central
Sermons
Free Sermons and Sermon Outlines for Preaching :

Sermons on Despising God:

showing 1-15 of 222,456
Filter Results
Close Filters

Scripture

Rating

Date

Denominations

  • Show more

Language

Structure

Sermon Type

Audience

Popular Preaching Resources

New Sermon Series Now Available

Everything you need for your next series

AI Sermon Generator

Generate sermon ideas with a safe, secure tool for solid preaching.

Biblical Sermon Calendar

Customizable sermon manuscripts for verse-by-verse preaching

Sermon Research Assistant

Free custom sermon in 5-10 minutes!

Topical Sermon Calendar

Preach with creativity and impact throughout the year

Funeral Sermon Generator

Create a personalized, heartfelt funeral sermon

Sermon Kits for Preaching

Faithful to the Finish

Peter's final call to a young and growing church

Grace and Glory

A short series through the highlights of 1 Peter

Entrusted

Gifts, risk, and the return of the King

  • Try PRO

    Confident Preaching

    Try PRO free and preach with confidence when people need it most.
    Free to start now
  • Rev. Samuel Arimoro avatar

    The Danger Of Despising God’s Servants Series

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jul 16, 2025
     | 172 views

    This passage reminds us that God is not passive when His servants are dishonoured. Elisha had just begun his ministry, and heaven made it clear that no one was to mock what God had ordained.

    THE DANGER OF DESPISING GOD’S SERVANTS By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: 2 Kings 2:23-25 Supporting Texts: 1 Chronicles 16:22; Psalm 105:15; Galatians 6:7; Matthew 18:6; Hebrews 13:17 INTRODUCTION: After Elisha received the mantle from Elijah and confirmed the prophetic transfer by parting the ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Paul Carlson avatar

    How Have We Despised Your Name? Series

    Contributed by Paul Carlson on Apr 16, 2015
     | 5,644 views

    Since Jesus is the Lord of Hosts, sovereign; you ought to honor and respect Him.

    Introduction: Absalom the son of King David — Israel’s greatest king began to despise (look down on with contempt/scorn) his father and made plans to become king in his father’s place. He secretly sowed seeds of division and rebellion in his father’s kingdom. He won over the ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Baptist

  • Joshua Moran avatar

    Despised Not Series

    Contributed by Joshua Moran on Jan 25, 2005
    based on 16 ratings
     | 7,901 views

    Breaking down 1 Timothy 4:12, we realize there is a major miscommunication amongst youth today.

    TEENAGERS AND THEIR GOD: DESPISED NOT 1 Timothy 4:12 Part 1 of 3 Joshua Moran Introduction I. DESPISED NOT A. Youthfulness B. Examples II. YOUR CONDUCT A. Word B. Love C. Spirit D. Faith E. Purity A teenager that says there is no God is a fool! A teenager that ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Tim Hinrichs avatar

    Despising The Shame

    Contributed by Tim Hinrichs on Oct 4, 2011
    based on 2 ratings
     | 10,623 views

    Shame is one of the most painful experiences in our lives - dealing with it is crucial and the key is looking toward Jesus who both bore our shame and rejected shame that he was not guilty of.

    Looking to Jesus is not something natural for us. Normally we don’t look to Jesus but we look to other things. As you know we used to live in Poland. We rented a house with the most beautiful view of the mountains from our living room and bedroom. It was spectacular! But one year the field ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Jason Jones avatar

    The Corrupt And Despised In Heaven

    Contributed by Jason Jones on Jun 4, 2025
     | 216 views

    Today we are reminded of the eternal importance of your words matching up with you deeds, especially as it relates to internal realities.

    Background to passage, Matthew 21:28-32: after the confrontation about Jesus’s authority and John the Baptist, Jesus tells a series of three parables. They have a common thread, the failure, indictment, and judgement of the Jewish leaders. This is the first - The Two Sons. Opening illustration: ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jason Jones avatar

    Disguising Your Despising Series

    Contributed by Jason Jones on Feb 13, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,101 views

    Exposition of Haggai 1:1-11

    Text: Haggai 1:1-11, Title: Disguising Your Despising, Date/Place: NRBC, 2/18/07, AM A. Opening illustration: Against all those monks, who tried to think of the best ways to serve God, stood this one command: “Honor your father and mother.” Luther said, “Where will these poor wretches hide when in ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Baptist

  • Rev. Samuel Arimoro avatar

    Despised But Anointed

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Aug 15, 2025
     | 83 views

    This message will help you embrace your divine anointing, rise above human rejection, and walk with confidence knowing that no despising can stop your destiny.

    DESPISED BUT ANOINTED By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: 1 Samuel 17:28-37 Key Verse: “And David said to Saul, Thy servant kept his father’s sheep, and there came a lion, and a bear, and took a lamb out of the flock… The LORD that delivered me out of the paw of the lion, and out of the paw of the ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Dr. Ronald Shultz avatar

    Despise Not Prophesyings

    Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Jun 2, 2021
     | 1,984 views

    Don't call them a prophet until you see the fulfillment and the 100% batting average.

    1Thessalonians 5: 19 Quench not the Spirit. 20 Despise not prophesyings. 21 Prove all things; hold fast that which is good. We are not to extinguish the Spirit, which is what cessationists do by denying that He can work in all the same ways He did when He was first given to the Church. They ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jeff Hagan avatar

    Grace For The Despised

    Contributed by Jeff Hagan on May 27, 2017
     | 6,928 views

    True grace goes much deeper than we tend to think it does. We tend to reserve it for those who are already followers of Christ, however, Christ exercised grace, mercy, and love even to the most despised of sinners.

    Introduction: I’m sure most of you are familiar with the biblical account of a tiny little guy by the name of Zacchaeus. Well, far from just an entertaining story popular among Sunday School children, the incident with Zacchaeus gives us an incredible example of God’s grace and love. We see in ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Mitch Davis avatar

    The Despised Gospel

    Contributed by Mitch Davis on Aug 28, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 2,349 views

    A general overview of how and why the gospel is despised by man (including a number of disciples who belong to the Lord).

    The Despised Gospel Theme: The true gospel message and commitment is despised by many. INTRODUCTION A. In the name of “mainstream Christianity” the gospel has a very easy flavor: 1. The idea is to get as many people in to their churches. 2. Getting the masses in is wonderful, but not at the expense ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Christopher Benfield avatar

    Despised For The Gospel Series

    Contributed by Christopher Benfield on Aug 1, 2018
     | 3,657 views

    Jesus revealed that those who were committed to Him should expect difficulty and persecution for their faith. We tend to think He referred to others, but it is applicable to believers everywhere.

    Despised for the Gospel Mark 13: 9-13 As we continue to discuss the Olivet Discourse, we are reminded that Jesus had warned of calamities the world would face as the end drew near. There would be many false prophets seeking to deceive, much fighting and war among nations, earthquakes, famine, and ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Baptist

  • Rev. Samuel Arimoro avatar

    Too Loaded To Be Despised

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Aug 15, 2025
     | 77 views

    This message will help you see yourself through God’s eyes, reject the lies of the enemy, and rise with confidence that you are too loaded to be despised.

    TOO LOADED TO BE DESPISED By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: 1 Samuel 16:6-13 Key Verse: “But the LORD said unto Samuel, Look not on his countenance, or on the height of his stature; because I have refused him: for the LORD seeth not as man seeth; for man looketh on the outward appearance, but ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Joseph Smith avatar

    Despising The Lord's Table

    Contributed by Joseph Smith on Oct 24, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,081 views

    The New Year brings with it a sense that here we are again, doing the same old things, even in worship. But the prophet warns us that weariness in worship comes from offering God less than our best.

    Takoma Park Baptist Church, Washington, DC January 3, 1988 Prominent in Greek mythology there is the story of Sisyphus. Sisyphus, you may remember, was the poor lost soul who had been condemned to spend eternity heaving and shoving a huge rock up to the top of a hill, only to have it roll ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Baptist

  • Michael Stark avatar

    Why Lamentations? Series

    Contributed by Michael Stark on Jun 15, 2024
    based on 1 rating
     | 1,617 views

    Contemporary western culture is facing a date with destiny. When God's judgement is unleashed, and it shall surely come, all of us will lament our failure to honour Him or to serve Him.

    “How lonely sits the city that was full of people! How like a widow has she become, she who was great among the nations! She who was a princess among the provinces has become a slave.” [1] “Lamentations! You’re actually going to preach a series of messages from that dark, foreboding book? ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Baptist

  • Dennis Davidson avatar

    Our Despised Friend Series

    Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Jul 7, 2008
    based on 34 ratings
     | 10,186 views

    People refused to heed the Servant of the Lord or His message & for that reason did not experience the power of His arm. For it is through heeding the message that the mighty arm of the Lord brings salvation, to believer & lost alike.

    ISAIAH 53:1-3 THE DESPISED FRIEND [JOHN 1: 10-14] Chapter 53 continues to speak of the Messiah, Jesus, who would suffer for the sins of all people. Such a prophecy is astounding! Who would believe that God would choose to save the world ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Baptist