Sermons on Jesus Rejected:

We Are Precious Stones In The Eyes Of God

Contributed by Ronnie Miller on Jul 31, 2011

Peter says, that Jesus is a living stone rejected by men But, chosen by God and precious. He also says that we are living stones…so we are precious to God also

We Are Precious Stones In The Eyes Of God. 1 Peter 2: 3 If so be ye have tasted that the Lord is gracious. 4 To whom coming, as unto a living stone, disallowed indeed of men, but chosen of God, and precious, 5 Ye also, as lively stones, are built up a spiritual house, an holy priesthood, to offer ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 2:3-5

Denomination: Baptist

I’m Just An Old Chuck Of Coal But, I’m Going To Be A Diamond Someday.

Contributed by Ronnie Miller on Nov 15, 2013

Peter says, that Jesus is a living stone rejected by men But, chosen by God and precious. He also says that we are living stones…so we are precious to God also.

I’m just an old chuck of coal but, I’m going to be a Diamond someday. 1 Peter 2: 3 If so be ye have tasted that the Lord is gracious. 4 To whom coming, as unto a living stone, disallowed indeed of men, but chosen of God, and precious, 5 Ye also, as lively stones, are built up a ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:3-5

Denomination: Baptist

Knowing Jesus In Times Of Crisis

Contributed by Daniel Villa on Apr 9, 2003

Your view of Jesus (theology) determines your attitude in these times of crisis.

KNOWING JESUS IN TIMES OF CRISIS Revelation 5:1-14 I do not normally explain how or why a sermon is preached, but would take exception today. While in a prayer meeting last night, about 9.30 pm, following a house blessing, the Lord gave me this thought: “My people need to know how God is doing ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 5:1-14

Denomination: Church Of God

Jesus Brings Spiritual Sight

Contributed by Gary Regazzoli on Mar 8, 2002

The real mitracle in this story is the healing of spiritual sight

John 9:1-41 – Jesus opens the eyes of the blind Student who went around college blind-folded for a day  Had a lot more empathy for someone who was blind after that experience  Being blind would be a terrible handicap to have, not being able to witness the creation, limited in ...read more

Scripture: John 9:1-41

Denomination: Christian Church

We Would See Jesus Series

Contributed by W Pittendreigh on Jul 3, 2002

Life is full of complicated issues and questions. Until you "see Jesus" life and God will never make sense.

John 12:20-33 Now there were some Greeks among those who went up to worship at the Feast. They came to Philip, who was from Bethsaida in Galilee, with a request. "Sir," they said, "we would like to see Jesus." Philip went to tell Andrew; Andrew and Philip in turn told Jesus. Jesus ...read more

Scripture: John 12:20-33

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Cost Of Saying Jesus Is Lord

Contributed by William Yates on Aug 5, 2002

Saying "Jesus is Lord" has lost its potency with many American believers, but Paul’s audience in his epistle to the Romans certainly understood the cost of this statement!

Romans 10 9That if you confess with your mouth, "Jesus is Lord," and believe in your heart that God raised him from the dead, you will be saved. James 2 19You believe that God is one; you do well. So do the demons believe and shudder [in terror and horror such as [1] make a man’s hair stand on ...read more

Scripture: Romans 10:9

Jesus Sends The Holy Spirit

Contributed by Timm Meyer on May 31, 2004

PENTECOST(A) - Jesus sends the Holy Spirit to comfort his disciples and to convince the world in regard to sin, righteousness, judgement.

John 16:5-11 - May 30, 2004 - Pentecost JOHN 16:5-11 5"Now I am going to him who sent me, yet none of you asks me, `Where are you going?’ 6Because I have said these things, you are filled with grief. 7But I tell you the truth: It is for your good that I am going away. Unless I go ...read more

Scripture: John 16:5-11

Denomination: Lutheran

Jesus Is Our King On The Cross

Contributed by Timm Meyer on Nov 29, 2003

PENTECOST LAST(C)/CHRIST THE KING - Jesus is our King on the cross who is mocked by unbelievers but confessed by believers.

JESUS IS OUR KING ON THE CROSS Luke 23:35-43 - November 24, 2003 LUKE 23:35-43 35The people stood watching, and the rulers even sneered at him. They said, "He saved others; let him save himself if he is the Christ of God, the Chosen One." 36The soldiers also came up and mocked him. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:35-43

Denomination: Lutheran

Jesus Opens The Eyes Of The Blind

Contributed by Eric Vertein on Mar 4, 2005

By the healing of a man born blind, Jesus shows that he is the Son of God. That opens our eyes! But for some it just leads to further blindness.

John 9:1-7,13-17,34-39 3rd Sunday in Lent – A February 27, 2005 #091 John 9:1-7,13-17,34-39 As he went along, he saw a man blind from birth. 2 His disciples asked him, "Rabbi, who sinned, this man or his parents, that he was born blind?" 3 "Neither this man nor his parents sinned," said Jesus, ...read more

Scripture: John 9:1-39

Denomination: Lutheran

When Jesus Meets The World Series

Contributed by Adrian Warnock on Feb 17, 2007

Learn more about the most influential man in history from the most infulential book in history

Based on a Sermon Preached by Adrian Warnock on 6th October 2002 at Jubilee Church QUESTIONS FOR DISCUSSION Ice breaker What is your name and what person in history other than Jesus do you most admire? Questions? IS Jesus really the most influential man in history? What kind of person ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Finding Jesus Through Suffering

Contributed by Jonathan Twitchell on Oct 26, 2006

The Problem of Evil asks "How can evil co-exist in a universe with an all-good, all-powerful God?" Pastor Jon looks at this difficult problem, drawing from the doctrine of free will, the tarnishing of creation at the fall of man, and the simple fact that

Last week we spoke of the difference between campaigns and callings—highlighting that Jesus did not campaign for his position as the Great High Priest, but was called to that position like the priests of old. He fulfilled his calling and was obedient to his Father, even though that calling led Him ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:35-38

Denomination: Nazarene

Jesus' Letter To Ephesus Series

Contributed by Kevin L. Jones on Mar 19, 2014

A sermon examining Jesus' letter to the Church at Ephesus.

THE LETTER TO THE CHURCH AT EPHESUS Revelation 2:1-7 If you have been born again then you certainly remember the joy and excitement that you felt when you first met Jesus. It is an overwhelming experience to know that you have gone from death unto life. Chances are pretty good that when you ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

Does Jesus Weep For You?

Contributed by Jerry Cosper on Apr 1, 2020

This message is for Palm Sunday and causes one to put himself in the crowd with Jesus as he wept for Jerusalem. It answers the question of why, exactly, did Jesus weep.

Once again, good morning from SEBC. I hope this message finds you all doing well. I want to encourage you all to hang in there. I can’t wait until we turn on the news and hear, “The Corona virus has been beat.” But today finds us all still being urged to stay at home and, would you believe it, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:28-44

Denomination: Baptist

Our Inheritance In Jesus Alone Series

Contributed by Dr. Bradford Reaves on Feb 24, 2022

What Paul is wanting the church in Ephesus to know - and for us to know as well - is that we have a wonderful and glorious identity in Christ. Unfortunately, there are many believers today that do not understand or live into their God-given birthright as adopted children of God.

Dr. Bradford Reaves Crossway Christian Fellowship Hagerstown, MD, USA www.mycrossway.org View this and other messages at: https://mycrossway.churchcenter.com/channels/8118 Today we’re in Ephesians Chapter 1, verses 11 through 14. We’re going through this amazing letter written by the Apostle Paul. ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:11-14, Romans 1:28, 1 John 2:15, Hebrews 10:23, Romans 8:17, 1 Peter 1:3, Colossians 1:12, John 16:8, John 15:26, Romans 10:17, Revelation 21:5  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Brethren

Qualities Of An Effective Servant Of Jesus Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Jan 18, 2025

Acts 14:1-28 shows us several qualities of an effective servant of Jesus.

Introduction I recently finished reading John Geddie’s biography titled Missionary Life Among the Cannibals: Being the Life of the Rev. John Geddie. It is an astonishing story of a man committed to making Jesus known to the cannibalistic island people of the South Pacific. He was incredibly ...read more

Scripture: Acts 14:1-28

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed