Sermons on Gospel Rejection:

The Answer Is No!

Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Apr 17, 2018

Jesus is too much a threat to Rome, to the Jewish religious authorities, and to the crowds. They all reject his words of life and his invitation to walk in God’s kingdom.

INTRODUCTION In the movie, “The Lion King” there is the classic plot of good versus evil. There is also a sub-plot of Simba learning what it is to be king. He has to answer the question, “Why will he be king?” Is it to have people do his will? Or, is being a king to serve people. A similar ...read more

Denomination: Lutheran

It Takes All Kinds Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Jun 28, 2013

he Pharisees who were bent on controlling life through rules, tedium, and withholding grace stood in sharp contrast to the common people who flocked to Jesus.

It Takes All Kinds (Mark 3:1-12) 1. Do you think of yourself as a rational, reasonable thinker, or an emotional one? 2. Let me read this story from the AP: “The U.S. is simply abandoning tons of equipment because shipping it home would cost too much… Military planners have decided to ...read more

Scripture: Mark 3:1-12

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Jesus: The Destitute One Series

Contributed by Gregory Lilly on May 29, 2013

Jesus came to His own people and they rejected Him, the Sanhedrin hated Him, and even His own disciples abandoned Him in Gethsemane. Truly Jesus was destitute of companionship.

Luke 9:58 Introduction: In our text, Jesus is not speaking of Him living in poverty, but He is speaking of His lack of normal necessities for living such as companionship and acceptance into His society. Jesus clearly is teaching His disciples and us, that to live Godly will ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:58

Denomination: Baptist

When God Says

Contributed by Derrick Tuper on Nov 3, 2014

We don’t like to be told ‘no’. When we ask for something and the answer is ‘no’ we feel rejected and deprived. We walk away frustrated or sad. What about when God says 'no'? Let’s look at some examples where people had a proper response to being told no.

WHEN GOD SAYS “NO” INTRODUCTION: We don’t like to be told ‘no’. When we ask for something and the answer is ‘no’ we feel rejected and deprived. We walk away frustrated or sad. It can take the wind right out of our sails. Sometimes a ‘no’ answer ...read more

Scripture: Mark 5:18-20

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Reactions To Jesus' Revelations Series

Contributed by Jerry Cosper on Mar 25, 2024

Jesus had just revealed Himself as the Resurrection and the Life at the raising of Lazarus from the dead. We are going to look at four of the people’s reactions to this resurrection.

Jesus had just revealed Himself as the Resurrection and the Life at the raising of Lazarus from the dead. Tonight, we are going to look at four of the people’s reactions to this resurrection. READ 1-2. I thought about this scene and wondered how I would have felt dining with a man who had just ...read more

Scripture: John 12:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

A New Leader Series

Contributed by Scott Jewell on May 25, 2024

God knew even before Israel became a nation that they would desire a king like other nations. What can we learn from their choice to reject God and apply it today?

Tomorrow is Memorial Day, a day designed to honor those who gave their lives for the freedoms we enjoy in our nation today. It began shortly after the Civil War as Decoration Day- a time to put flowers and other memorabilia at the gravesites of those who had sacrificed in memory of what they had ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 17:14-20

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Exit Of The Holy Spirit Series

Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on Jun 8, 2024

How to avoid the exit of the Holy Spirit? Rebellion leads to rejection, Repentance leads to Restoration, and Revival leads to rejoicing, reconciliation of one another and reconstruction of the world .

Theme: Exit of the Holy Spirit Text: Psalm 51:10-12 Introduction: The Lord is good and his love endures forever. Alders gate: 24th May was the history changing day. On the Alders-gate street John Wesley had the strong involvement of the Holy Spirit in his life. He said my heart was “strangely ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 51:10-12

Denomination: Methodist

The Gospel Is Narrow, Part 5 Series

Contributed by David Taylor on Mar 6, 2014

Open Doors The Gospel is Narrow, part 5

Open Doors The Gospel is Narrow, part 5 Luke 13:22-30 October 27, 2013 As we started this series, I said that we have no control over when we die but we have lots of control over what we do with the days God has given us. So the psalmist prayed, 'teach us to number our days that we may get a ...read more

Scripture: Luke 13:22-30

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Preach The Gospel: It Is Harvest Time

Contributed by Dr. Stanley Vasu on Jun 3, 2007

THIS SERMON IS AN URGENT CALL TO PREACH THE GOSPEL AS IT IS HARVEST TIME AND HIGHLIGHTS TEN MAJOR ISSUES FOR CONSIDERATION.

PREACH THE GOSPEL: IT IS HARVEST TIME ************************************************** OUTLINE 1. THE HARVEST IS PLENTIFUL BUT THE LABOURERS ARE FEW 2. DO NOT BE ASHAMED TO CONFESS CHRIST BEFORE MEN 3. DO NOT HAVE THE BLOOD OF SINNERS ON YOUR HAND 4. FOLLOW CHRIST AND HE WILL MAKE YOU A ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 9:35-38

Denomination: Pentecostal

Unveiling Of The Gospel - Part 7 Series

Contributed by Tiger Gullett on Jan 20, 2004

The FINAL study in a series of messages from the book of Romans.

REVIEW: Lesson 1 - THE PLAN OF THE GOSPEL (1:1-17)(1:117) Lesson 2 - THE NEED OF THE GOSPEL (1:18-3:20) Lesson 3 - THE WAY TO THE GOSPEL (3:21-5:11) 5:11) Lesson 4 - THE BENEFIT OF THE GOSPEL (6:1-8:39) Lesson 5 - THE REJECTION OF THE GOSPEL 9:1-11:36) Lesson 6 - THE TRANSFORMATION OF THE GOSPEL ...read more

Scripture: Romans 16:1-27

Denomination: Baptist

A Call To Courage Series

Contributed by Paul Apple on Jul 7, 2001

PAUL CHALLENGES TIMOTHY TO REJECT FEAR AND EMBRACE SUFFERING IN FULFILLING HIS CALL TO THE MINISTRY OF THE GOSPEL

BIG IDEA: PAUL CHALLENGES TIMOTHY TO REJECT FEAR AND EMBRACE SUFFERING IN FULFILLING HIS CALL TO THE MINISTRY OF THE GOSPEL INTRODUCTION: “Therefore” – based on vv.6-7 you have been called and gifted for the gospel ministry you have received the divine empowering = “power and love and ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 1:8-12

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Witnessing Boldly To The Gospel Of Life Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Oct 29, 2021

We may not dispose of things as we please.

Monday of 33rd Week in Course Gospel of Life According to Mark and Luke, the incident just outside Jericho, on the road to Jerusalem, represents the first time someone identified Jesus as the Messiah and was not immediately silenced. The disciples had been scolded on many occasions by Jesus, ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:46-52, Luke 10:25-37

Denomination: Catholic

27) The Gospel Defined And Declared Series

Contributed by Brandon Max on Feb 27, 2022

What exactly is the true Gospel of Jesus Christ - and why is it so important for us to be declaring it before others?

THE GOSPEL OF JESUS CHRIST The Gospel - Defined and Declared Text: Mark 13:10 LESSON REVIEW Alright – so once again brethren we are exploring... “...those things most surely Believed among us” (Luke 1:1). As you now know, this weekly Bible study is about us... Knowing what the Scriptures teach ...read more

Scripture: Mark 13:10, Romans 5:8, John 3:16, John 14:6, Romans 10:13-15, Romans 10:17, 2 Corinthians 4:3-4  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

Why Is The Gospel Of Christ Offensive?

Contributed by Doug Gorman on Apr 14, 2016

Why is the Gospel of Christ Offensive?

Our Lord Christ said in Luke 7:23: “…blessed is he who is not offended because of Me.” JC Ryle wrote, “There is a common, worldly kind of Christianity in this day, which many have, and think they have enough; a cheap Christianity which offends nobody, and requires no ...read more

Scripture: Luke 7:23

Denomination: Independent/Bible

More Gospel Connections To Deuteronomy Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Nov 30, 2009

Since the Messiah is God’s anointed messenger, embracing contrary religious beliefs after professing faith in Him is inexcusable.

More Gospel Connections to Deuteronomy (Deuteronomy 18:15-19 with John 10:1-30, selected; Deut. 29:18-21 with Matthew 12:25-32) 1. When I first began dating Marylu, she was a waitress. 2. Fortunately, I was brought up with good etiquette, & knew to tip 15% for good service. 3. Now the protocol ...read more

Denomination: Independent/Bible