Sermons on Gospel Rejection:

A Farm, An Ox, And A Hen-Pecked Husband

Contributed by Bo Dunford on Nov 2, 2020

Whenever people are confronted with Christ for salvation, they all make excuses.

LUKE 14:18 “A FARM, AN OX, AND A HENPECKED HUSBAND” A) Wherever the Gospel is preached … Wherever men are confronted with Christ ....... * Wherever the invitation to salvation is extended, there is one common response ....... * THEY ALL MAKE EXCUSES. B) This is as old as the human race ... It ...read more

Scripture: Luke 14:18

Denomination: Baptist

Isaiah - When Your Dreams Fall Apart Lesson 6 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Nov 7, 2025

When you buy into a person’s dream, you buy into their leadership.

(All Scripture quoted in this lesson is from The Bible by Jesus unless otherwise noted). A. INTRODUCTION 1. King Uzziah was used of God. “The people of Judah then made 16 year old Uzziah . . . their king . . . he ruled 52 years . . . he obeyed Me, the Lord . . . as long as Zechariah was alive, ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 26:1-5, 2 Chronicles 26:19

Denomination: Baptist

The Desire For Approval

Contributed by Robert Sickler on Jun 10, 2013

We must never let our desire for the approval of others become the major force is determining who we are or what we think.

ILLUSTRATION As a very young child, one of my greatest fears was going to the hen house and gathering eggs. My grandmother had hundreds of chickens and she traded eggs at the local store for things like salt and pepper and fabric. Normally she was the one who gathered the eggs, but if I failed to ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 1:10

Denomination: Christian Church

John Series Sermon 28 The Rejection Of Jesus' Claim John 5:40-47 Series

Contributed by Rodney Fry on May 29, 2022

Men reject Jesus’ claim to be “equal with God” (Jn. 5:18). Jesus gave six reasons for their rejection.

(5:40–47) Introduction: men reject Jesus’ claim to be “equal with God” (Jn. 5:18). Jesus gave six reasons for their rejection. 1. People refuse to come to Christ (vv.40–41). 2. People do not love God (v.42). 3. People accept false messiahs (v.43). 4. People seek the approval and honor of mere men ...read more

Scripture: John 5:40-47

Denomination: Baptist

Did God Turn His Back On Jesus On The Cross?

Contributed by Dr. Craig Nelson on Jun 19, 2023

In many churches today, it is said that while Jesus was on the Cross, the Holy God poured out His wrath and turned His back, broke fellowship, and abandoned Jesus because He can't look upon sin.

In many churches today, it is said that while Jesus was on the Cross, the Holy God poured out His wrath and turned His back, broke fellowship, and abandoned Jesus because He couldn't look upon sin. The Bible teaches that there is only one God (Deuteronomy 6:4; Isaiah 43:10, 44:6-8, 45:6; James ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 27:46, Psalm 22:1, Psalm 139:7-8, Ephesians 2:1-7, 1 Corinthians 13:4-8, Romans 8:28  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

"Not Everything In "Secular,” Culture Needs To Be Rejected.”

Contributed by Dr. Jerry Morrissey on Jan 4, 2002

The Baptism of our Lord Title: “Not everything in “secular,” culture needs to be rejected.” January 13, 2002

The Baptism of our Lord Title: “Not everything in “secular,” culture needs to be rejected.” January 13,2002 Psalm 29 The Voice of God in a Great Storm A Psalm of David. 1 Ascribe to the LORD, O heavenly beings, ascribe to the LORD glory ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 29:1-11

Denomination: Lutheran

Healing And Recovery From Betrayal, Rejection And Abandonment

Contributed by Randy Bataanon on Oct 25, 2017

Betrayed and rejected by his own son and abandoned by his most trusted adviser, David escaped to the Mount of Olives weeping. Out of this sad experience, he wrote Psalms 55. First hand, he learns the lesson on how to recover from the pit of rejection.

HEALING AND RECOVERY FROM BETRAYAL, REJECTION AND ABANDONMENT Psalms 55:1-23 Betrayed and rejected by his own son and abandoned by his most trusted adviser, David escaped to the Mount of Olives weeping. Out of this devastating experience, he wrote Psalms 55. First hand, he learns the lesson on how ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 53:3-6, Psalm 55:1-23

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

I Reject. . .i Believe: An Easter Homily Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Mar 29, 2013

The promises we make in baptism are challenges to be soaked with Christ.

Easter Sunday 2013 “I Reject. . .I Believe” In my ministry of deacon, about five times a year I have the privilege of welcoming young children into the Church through the sacrament of Baptism. The rite of Baptism of Infants is pretty straightforward, involving the reading of ...read more

Scripture: Romans 6:3-5

Denomination: Catholic

The Consequence Of Denial And Choosing Hell By Rejecting Jesus. Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on Aug 13, 2024

In this sermon, we'll explore the biblical perspective on the dangers of rejecting Jesus.

In a world where truth is often compromised, one fundamental choice remains: acknowledging Jesus Christ as Lord and Savior. The Bible clearly warns that denying Jesus has severe consequences, leading to eternal separation from God in hell. In this sermon, we'll explore the biblical perspective ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 10:33, John 1:12, Mark 8:38

17 - The Gentiles Got What The Jews Rejected Series

Contributed by Michael Collins on Jul 5, 2021

This is the 17th of 30 Bible Studies on the Book of Romans

Romans 9:19-21 19 You will say to me then, “Why does He still find fault? For who has resisted His will?” 20 But indeed, O man, who are you to reply against God? Will the thing formed say to him who formed it, “Why have you made me like this?” 21 Does not the potter have power over the clay, from ...read more

Scripture: Romans 9:19-33, Hosea 2:23, Hosea 1:10, Isaiah 10:22-23, John 19:30, Matthew 21:42  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Core 52 Week 13 - The Rejected Jesus Series

Contributed by Lanny Smith on Mar 30, 2020

In trying times like these, what is at the foundation of your life? In what have you based your faith? Psa. 118:22 tells us that trusting our lives to any foundation not set by the Cornerstone (Jesus Christ) is foolish.

You can hear the sermon on my podcast at: https://www.buzzsprout.com/697261/3178456 Intro: • T&C reaction to COVID-19 quarantine. o Levels of disruption to our lives. o National polls reflect the same: stress levels are higher than any time since the Great Recession in 2008. 70% report the ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 118:22, 1 Peter 2:4-6

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

God Rejects Saul (1 Samuel 15)

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Apr 10, 2025

Are we deserving of God's rejection like Saul or are we people after God's heart like David? Let's begin in 1 Samuel 15.

What was the ultimate cause of Saul’s failure as king of Israel? Was his obedience to God partial and inconsistent? Did he desire to glorify himself or God? Let’s look in 1 Samuel 15. Was Saul expected to destroy everything that the Amalekites owned? Samuel said to Saul, “I am the one the Lord ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Overcoming The Spirit Of Rejection To Attract Destiny Helpers Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Mar 11, 2025

Rejection is painful, but it does not define your destiny. The same people who rejected Jephthah later sought him out and made him their leader.

OVERCOMING THE SPIRIT OF REJECTION TO ATTRACT DESTINY HELPERS By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Judges 11:1-8 "Now Jephthah the Gileadite was a mighty man of valour, and he was the son of an harlot: and Gilead begat Jephthah. And Gilead's wife bare him sons; and his wife's sons grew ...read more

Scripture: Judges 11:1-8

Denomination: Assembly Of God

14. The Rejection Of Saul: Obedience Over Sacrifice Series

Contributed by Dr. Bradford Reaves on Aug 27, 2025

Have you ever told yourself, ‘God knows my heart,’ while deliberately doing something He’s already told you not to?” We often give ourselves credit for partial obedience—as if God should be pleased with most of our compliance.

The Rejection of Saul: Obedience Over Sacrifice May 28, 2025 Dr. Bradford Reaves Crossway Christian Fellowship 1 Samuel 15 Have you ever told yourself, ‘God knows my heart,’ while deliberately doing something He’s already told you not to?” We often give ourselves credit for partial obedience—as ...read more

Denomination: Brethren

Rejection Of Christ's Blood Will Mean Much More Death Series

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Jun 10, 2014

To show that hell is the result of rejection and violation of CHRIST's blood in the New Testament.

I. EXORDIUM: Have you CHRIST's offer of salvation? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that hell is the result of rejection and violation of CHRIST's blood in the New Testament. IV. TEXT: Hebrews 10:29 (Amplified Bible) 10:29 How much worse (sterner and heavier) ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 10:29

Denomination: Pentecostal