Sermons on Gospel Rejection:

Your Choice: Accept Or Reject Series

Contributed by Russ Barksdale on Mar 18, 2019

Examining the final week of Jesus earthly, fully human life & ministry.

The Saint Worship is personal, yes, but IT IS NOT PRIVATE! The Seeker Standing just outside the threshold of a house still leaves you outside. The Sceptic You don’t have to know everything about something or someone to trust. It was a beautiful Spring day. The city was ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:28-48

Denomination: Baptist

Preaching The Gospel Series

Contributed by Ricky Tuttle Thd on Oct 25, 2025

I can’t say for other preachers, but when I bring a message that the Lord has given me; I have an expectation: I desire the power from the Lord to preach I desire a hunger from God’s people to hear I desire a lost person to respond, not to me but from the Word of God

“Preaching The Gospel” Acts 14:1-7 I can’t say for other preachers, but when I bring a message that the Lord has given me; I have an expectation: I desire the power from the Lord to preach I desire a hunger from God’s people to hear I desire a lost person to respond, not to me but from the Word of ...read more

Scripture: Acts 14:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

Do You Reject Evil?

Contributed by W Pittendreigh on Sep 16, 2006

Is there really evil in the world? Are we ready to resist evil?

Some questions are hard to answer. And they should be hard. As a minister I stand before a bride and groom and ask, “Do you take this man to be your lawfully wedded husband, to have and to hold from this day forth, as long as you both shall live?” Then I ask the groom a similar question. There ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:10-18

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Facing Your Fear Of Rejection Series

Contributed by Jonathan Mcleod on Apr 4, 2006

Part 3 of the series, Facing Your Fears.

One of people’s greatest fears is the fear of rejection. Rejection can come in many forms: • This month my car has to be inspected. If it doesn’t pass the inspection, I’ll get a sticker on my car that says, “Rejected.” • When I play basketball, sometimes one of my shots gets blocked. In ...read more

Scripture: John 6:37

Denomination: Baptist

The Unused Gospel

Contributed by Johnny Carver on Oct 23, 2009

The Gospel is being neglected and the lost are suffering as a result. We must embrace the use of the greatest and most powerful tool we have as a Christian.

Scripture: Mark 16:1 – 6 Title: “An Unused Gospel” Introduction: There’s a story about a wealthy man who was terminally ill. The doctor said, "There’s only “one thing” that will save you. “A brain transplant.” - It’s an experimental operation. And it’s very expensive." The wealthy guy said, - ...read more

Scripture: Mark 16:1-6

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Unused Gospel

Contributed by Johnny Carver on Feb 26, 2010

I’m afraid the church is not taking advantage of the most powerful tool in the universe, the Gospel!

Scripture: Mark 16:1 – 6 Title: “An Unused Gospel” Introduction: There’s a story about a wealthy man who was terminally ill. The doctor said, "There’s only “one thing” that will save you. “A brain transplant.” - It’s an experimental operation. And it’s very expensive." The wealthy guy said, - ...read more

Scripture: Mark 16:1-6

Denomination: Pentecostal

Who’s Winning? - 1 Peter 2:6-8 Series

Contributed by Darrell Ferguson on Dec 10, 2024

Even in human rejection God wins. God always wins, and those who trust in the Cornerstone cannot lose. But those who reject Him cannot win.

Peter 2:4 As you come to him, the living Stone--rejected by men but chosen by God and precious to him-- 5 you also, like living stones, are being built into a spiritual house to be a holy priesthood, offering spiritual sacrifices acceptable to God through Jesus Christ. 6 For in Scripture it says: ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:6-8

Go! And Proclaim The Gospel - The Gospel Of Mark Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Aug 16, 2025

The Gospel of Mark is the shortest of the four Gospels, He presents Jesus as the Servant King, the One who gave His life as a ransom for many (Mark 10:45). And woven through its pages is a strong call for His disciples — that’s you and me — to go and proclaim the Gospel.

Go! And Proclaim The Gospel - the Gospel of Mark Introduction: Church, let me ask you a question to begin with: When was the last time you shared the Good News of Jesus Christ with someone else? For many believers, the thought of evangelism brings fear. We worry about rejection, about saying the ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:14-15, Daniel 7:13-14, Acts 3:19, Mark 10:45, 1 Corinthians 15:3-4, Romans 10:9  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

Sermon # 42 - Rejection To Restoration Series

Contributed by Andrew Dixon on Aug 5, 2025

Rejection is painful, but interestingly those who are rejected by men are the ones whom God joyfully embraces to fulfill His plans and His purposes. The bible is full of examples of such people who though rejected by men were restored and honored by God.

Today’s meditation is taken from Matthew 21:42, Jesus said to them, "Haven't you ever read what the Scriptures say? 'The stone which the builders rejected as worthless turned out to be the most important of all. This was done by the Lord; what a wonderful sight it is!' (GNB) There ...read more

Scripture: Acts 9:26, Judges 11:1-6, 1 Samuel 16:1, 1 Samuel 16:6, 1 Samuel 16:8, 1 Samuel 16:10-11, Genesis 37:20, Genesis 42:6, Matthew 21:42  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Other

Gospel Distortion PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 2, 2023

This sermon aims to discuss the importance of adhering to the true Gospel message, the dangers of distorting it, and the consequences of turning away from God's grace, as highlighted in Galatians 1.

Good morning, brothers and sisters. As we gather in fellowship today, we're going to dive into a critical conversation about a topic that is not just relevant, but pivotal. We're going to explore the book of Galatians, particularly Galatians 1, and discuss 'The Danger of Gospel Distortion', 'The ...read more

Topics: Turning, Gospel

Endure For The Gospel

Contributed by Charles Mallory on May 27, 2022

Using Jeremiah's struggle "not to quit" during a period of frustration, persecution, and exhaustion, we can learn to stand firm in adversity and allow God to empower us to keep living out and proclaiming the Gospel.

WHEN IT COMES TO OUR FAITH AND ESPECIALLY MINISTERING IN THE NAME OF JESUS CHRIST, IT STILL CAN MAKE US CRINGE, IF NOT BRISTLE INSIDE, WHEN WE HEAR OTHERS DEMAND THAT WE BE MORE TOLERANT, SENSITIVE, PROGRESSIVE AND INCLUSIVE. THE WORLD IS NO DIFFERENT TODAY THAN IT HAS BEEN FOR PAST SOCIETIES, ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 20:7-9, 1 Corinthians 1:18, 2 Corinthians 4:4, 1 Corinthians 4:10-13, Matthew 5:11-12, 2 Chronicles 20:15-17  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Free Methodist

The Impact Of The Gospel

Contributed by Kevin Higgins on Aug 23, 2003

What will be the impact of the gospel in your life?

1 Thess. 1:1; Acts 17:1-10 The Impact of the Gospel Introduction A. Judging from his comments in the New Testament, the apostle Paul had an obvious deep affection for the church at Thessalonica. It is evident from the start of this letter that the believers there didn’t just talk about the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 1:1

Denomination: Baptist

The Cross Of Rejection... Hurting With Jesus! Series

Contributed by Monty Newton on Mar 31, 2012

As we reflect on our own experiences with personal rejection we understand and share in the suffering of Christ.

Title: The Cross of Rejection… Hurting with Jesus! Text: Mark 14:27-46 Thesis: As we reflect on our own experience with personal rejection we share in and understand the suffering of Christ. Series Key Verse: Philippians 3:10-11 I want to know Christ and experience the power of His ...read more

Scripture: Mark 14:27-46

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Jephthah: Dealing With The Spirit Of Rejection

Contributed by Jeremiah Menyongai on Mar 9, 2020

God Made Each Of Us For & with A Purpose. He designed each with specific skills, gifts & talents that are unique for the divine assignment & destiny He has placed within us. But there are Satanic spirits put on assignment to hinder us. One of such is the Spirit of Rejection.

JEPHTHAH: DEALING WITH THE SPIRIT OF REJECTION 1. Judges 11: 1 Now Jephthah the Gileadite was a mighty warrior, but he was the son of a prostitute. Gilead was the father of Jephthah. 2 And Gilead's wife also bore him sons. And when his wife's sons grew up, they drove Jephthah out and said ...read more

Scripture: John 11:1-11, 1 Samuel 2:8

Denomination: Charismatic

The Confrontational Gospel

Contributed by Jon Mackinney on May 27, 2010

We try so hard to make the gospel easy to accept, but the way Jesus presented it was bound to be confrontational in a sinful world.

Passage: Matthew 10:34-42 Intro: Sometimes the words of Jesus are so different from the image we constructed that it shocks us. 1. and often we try to soften them, reinterpret them, make them less offensive and more acceptable. 2. but these statements this morning are really clear. 3. and in ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 10:34-42

Denomination: Evangelical Free