Sermons on Jews Rejection:

Why Should We Participate In Fasting?

Contributed by Chris Swanson on Dec 28, 2022

In this passage of Scripture, God was asking the people why they had fasted. They were urged to be merciful and just people. Do our actions resemble the actions of the Jews from our reading?

In verses 1-7: For the past 70 years, individuals had been holding a fast in August to recollect the annihilation of Jerusalem. Since Jerusalem was being rebuilt, they went to the Temple to inquire as to whether they needed to proceed with this yearly fast. God did not address their inquiry ...read more

Scripture: Zechariah 7:1-14

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Our Memorial Convocations Are More Than Nostalgia

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Jul 28, 2025

Each feast was a memorial of some historical event in the life of Israel and was more than just an exercise in nostalgia. Each Jew was called to consider himself or herself as living in that historical moment.

Friday of the 17th Week in Course 2025 When we think of Torah, the Jewish Law, we usually think of the Ten Commandments and the various prohibitions that flow from those natural law ordinances. So, for instance, the first commandment prohibits worship of any God but Hashem, and the pagans of ...read more

Scripture: Leviticus 23:1, Leviticus 23:4-11, Leviticus 23:15-16, Leviticus 23:27, Leviticus 23:34-37, Psalm 81:3-6, Psalm 81:10-11, Matthew 13:54-58  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Catholic

Breaking Barriers Premium Sermon

Contributed by PRO Premium on Oct 9, 2023

This sermon will explore the theme of unity and reconciliation between divided groups, using the conflict between Jews and Gentiles in the New Testament as a reference, and emphasizing the role of Jesus as the ultimate bridge builder.

Welcome church, I am so excited that you have come to worship with us today. Over the last few weeks we have been exploring our series called Bridge Builders. Using the bible as our blueprint and opening our spiritual toolbox to see that we have the right tools, we now look to the next step in our ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:11-18

Topics: Bridge Builders, Jewish-Gentile Relations, Unity In Christ

Sermon Series: Bridge Builders

The Testimony About Jesus Series

Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Jun 23, 2016

The Jews loved to hear about Moses and his teachings, but Jesus lets these know that they really didn’t believe what Moses said, either. If they had, they would know who Jesus is, and would rejoice at the coming Messiah!

The Testimony about Jesus John 5:31-47 Introduction - The gospel of John screams of the faith that we should have in Christ -- It is the clearest example of living life FOR the one who redeemed you and I - On Sunday Mike preached about the authority of Christ • Jesus always has ...read more

Scripture: John 5:31-47

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Moves To Capernaum Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Jul 5, 2017

Nazareth was Jesus’ hometown, but when Nazareth rejected Him, he went down to Capernaum. That would be His headquarters until the day that He made His last trip to Jerusalem.

Harmony of the Gospels -AD 27- Capernaum Moves to Capernaum (Isaiah 9:1-2) Matthew 4:13-17 Nazareth was Jesus’ hometown, but when Nazareth rejected Him, he went down to Capernaum. That would be His headquarters until the day that He made His last trip to Jerusalem. Capernaum appears in ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:13-17

Denomination: Baptist

Give Me A Sign

Contributed by David Holwick on Sep 14, 2012

God can use signs to confirm his message, as he did with Moses, but signs can also become a way of evading God and rejecting his message, as Jesus found out.

GIVE ME A SIGN Exodus 4:1-5 I. WHEN WORDS ARE NOT ENOUGH. A. It got their attention. On July 1, 2003, a visiting evangelist at the First Baptist Church of Forest, Ohio, was conducting an evening revival. ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 4:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

Will They Know There Is A Prophet In Their Midst? Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Jul 3, 2012

We are made prophets by our baptism; shall we act as prophets to this culture of death?

14th Sunday in Ordinary Time July 8, 2012 Verbum Domini Beloved of God, listen to the words that a priest or deacon spoke to you at your baptism: [God] now anoints you with the chrism of salvation. As Christ was anointed Priest, Prophet and King, so may you live always as members of his body, ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 2:2-5

Denomination: Catholic

A Failure To Believe Series

Contributed by David Owens on Dec 16, 2019

In Romans chapter 10, Paul explains that the majority of the Jews had missed the salvation turning point of history. They didn't understand that Jesus was the end of the law, and tripped over the stumbling stone of Christ. They failed to believe in Jesus.

A. When it comes to salvation, there are many paradoxes and ironies that go with it. 1. Salvation is free, but it costs everything. 2. Salvation is available to all, but few receive it. 3. Salvation is something that everyone needs, but few recognize it. B. So when we talk about salvation and ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Moment Of Truth (Whose Line Is It?) Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Mar 23, 2003

Pilate questioned Jesus’ version truth, but he’s not the only one who ever questioned "truth?" What lay at the heart of his objections is the same reason many reject truth today.

OPEN: Two psychiatrists were at a convention. As they visiting, one asked, "What was your most difficult case?" The other replied, "I had a patient who lived in a pure fantasy world. He believed that an uncle in South America was going to die and leave him a fortune. All day long he waited for a ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Turning Towards  Truth Series

Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on May 15, 2007

The lies are subtle, and they go deep down. They are rooted in painful experiences of hurt, of rejection, and the antidote is to discover what God’s truth says to those lies, and to hear that truth speak to those experiences.

Turning Towards  Truth April 9, 2006 (Palm Sunday) John 18:28-38 Intro: Today is Palm Sunday, where we celebrate Jesus’ arrival in Jerusalem, where the people welcomed Him and celebrated Him as a King, singing hosanna’s, laying palms and even their cloaks on the ground for His donkey to ...read more

Scripture: John 18:28-38

Denomination: Baptist

Fruit Of Our Lives

Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Apr 4, 2015

The Jews consecrated their first-fruits to God as His in a special sense. All Christians are meant to be the first-fruits, the promise and earnest of better work (Romans 8:23). What are the fruits being manifested from your lives?

Opening illustration: In the 1996 Olympics in Atlanta, Kerri Strug faced the trial of her life. She had injured her ankle on the vault and was in great pain as she approached her final attempt to determine whether the U.S. gymnastics team would win the gold medal. She moved the crowd with an ...read more

Scripture: James 1:12-18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Bringing In The Net Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Aug 11, 2008

Although the people had rejected their Messiah, a path back was possible. They had to change their attitude, become followers of Jesus, and enjoy the blessings of salvation if they were to align themselves to God’s will for them.

Bringing in the Net (Acts 2:37-40) 1. I have been a juror a number of times. Although I do not look forward to the time commitment, I have found my experiences interesting. 2. I have noticed, however, a variety of qualities in the cases prepared by both the prosecution and defense. Sometimes I ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:37-40

Denomination: Independent/Bible

God Can Make A Nobody Into A Somebody Series

Contributed by Jeremiah Menyongai on Sep 5, 2016

For a long time, many skeptics and atheists have stated that David is a mythical character invented by the Jews. But recent archaeological discoveries have proven otherwise. My trip to Israel in January 2016 brought new revelations. David is God's Man.

Series: David - A Man After God’s Own Heart: Part 2: God Can Make A Nobody Into A Somebody 1. 1 Samuel 16:1-14 1 The Lord said to Samuel, “How long will you mourn for Saul, since I have rejected him as king over Israel? Fill your horn with oil and be on your way; I am sending you to ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 16:1-14

Denomination: Charismatic

Christmas Throught The Eyes Of The World Series

Contributed by Craig Lee on Nov 1, 2006

What the world saw when Jesus was born!

Christmas Trough The Eyes of The World Luke 3:15, Matthew 2:1-3, Luke 2:8-20 The past two weeks we have taken a look at Christmas from the prospective of Jesus’ parents. For Mary a precious child was born, the very Son of God. Joseph, chosen to be the father to protect and love Mary, raising ...read more

Scripture: Luke 3:15

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

God's Love Series

Contributed by David Flowers on Feb 5, 2010

Advent Conspiracy, prt. 3. In this message, Dave looks at how we can reject commercialism not with words but with actions, and in so doing, show love to people God loves.

God's Love Advent Conspiracy, prt. 3 Wildwind Community Church David Flowers December 20, 2009 Mark 12:30–31 (TNIV) 30 Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind and with all your strength.’ 31 The second is this: ‘Love your neighbor ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:8-20

Denomination: Free Methodist