Sermons on Misconception Rejection Ambition:

The Fear Of Rejection Series

Contributed by Cameron Mcdonlad on Feb 18, 2004

This sermon is an exegetical sermon from a rare character’s perspective.

Fear Factor: “Leah—The Fear of Rejection” (Genesis 29) M. Cameron McDonald February 15, 2004 Intro: ILL: HAVE YOU EVER SEEN THE MOVIE BACK TO THE FUTURE? IN THE MOVIE, MARTY McFLY GOES BACK IN TIME TO THE YEAR 1955, TO MAKE SURE THAT HIS MOM FALLS IN LOVE WITH HIS DAD. AND THERE IS A SCENE WHERE ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Rejection Of The Shepherd

Contributed by Paul George on Sep 17, 2003

In the previous chapters Zechariah was an ambassador sent to promise peace. In this chapter he is a herald sent to declare war.

In the previous chapters Zechariah was an ambassador sent to promise peace. In this chapter he is a herald sent to declare war. Israel will recover its prosperity, and shall flourish for a while. The people will be very happy looking forward to the coming of the long expected Messiah, in the ...read more

Scripture: Zechariah 11:1-17

Denomination: Holiness

The Pitfalls Of Rejection

Contributed by Melvin Maughmer, Jr. on Mar 12, 2004

In some form or fashion we all have experienced rejection and felt the effects that it brings with it and will continue to feel them for many years to come. Rejection is a part of life that affects each of us at some point and it’s not limited to only on

The Pitfalls of Rejection 1st Peter 3:14 Whither it was not being picked for the kickball game by the kids in the neighborhood, not making the football team, or the cheerleading squad, not going to the prom with the person you knew you would, or getting into the college you wanted, not getting ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 3:14

Denomination: Apostolic

He Was Rejected

Contributed by Bill Butsko on Oct 2, 2006

Man rejects man and man rejects God, but God will never reject man.

Scripture Reading: “Matthew 21:33-46 Message: “He was Rejected” Text: “He was despised and rejected by men, a man of sorrows, and familiar with suffering” (Isaiah 53:3). What is rejection? The American Heritage Dictionary defines the word reject as follows: to refuse to accept, recognize, or ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 21:33-46

Denomination: Christian Church

The Fear Of Rejection Series

Contributed by Shane Brooks on Jul 17, 2006

Red Rover- Red Rover-- LET FEAR COME OVER!

1 John 4:13-18 TOP 15 FEARS OF AMERICANS 1) Public speaking 2) Heights 3) Terrorism 4) Insects and bugs 5) Financial problems 6) Deep water 7) Sickness 8) Death 9) Loneliness 10) Flying I want to talk about the Fear of Rejection Not being picked for the kickball game Not making the football ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:13-18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Coping With Rejection

Contributed by Greg Johnson on Jul 23, 2006

Many of us today are dealing with rejection. Many will have to deal with rejection in the future. What hurts the most is when unjust rejection comes from unexpected sources. As with all things, we must turn to God’s Word for guidance in coping with rej

Coping with Rejection By Greg Johnson http://www.LovingGodFellowship.org I remember as a kid when we would play basketball, football or baseball in the neighborhood, we would start by choosing two captains. The captains would then take turns choosing the players they wanted until all the players ...read more

Scripture: John 1:11-12, John 4:5-42

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Rejecting The Cornerstone

Contributed by Austin Mansfield on Apr 1, 2007

The cornerstone in biblical times was the first and most important stone laid in the foundation or the top and key supporting stone in an arch. In either case, it was the most important part of the structure.

Additional texts: Isaiah 43:16-21; Psalm 126; Philippians 3:8-14 In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. May the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heart be acceptable to you, Lord, my rock and my redeemer. Amen. (Psalm 19:14) The Pharisees were often confused ...read more

Scripture: Luke 20:9-19

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

Acceptance And Rejection

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Dec 25, 2007

We know what both acceptance and rejection feel like. What must God feel at our rejection of Him? In Jesus He turns around our rejection into His acceptance of us. We can accept our acceptance.

“He came to what was his own, and his own people did not accept him.” Do you have experience with both acceptance and rejection? I imagine you do. No one is so fortunate as to have had everything he wants, and so we have all experienced rejection. And no one is so hard-up that she has been ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-18

Denomination: Baptist

Rejecting A Mixture

Contributed by Howard Strickland on Aug 4, 2010

All grace (Jesus Christ, favor, success) or nothing. The law is fulfilled, and Christ brings victory in and through everything!

Rejecting A Mixture Text: I Timothy 1:8-11NLT 8 We know that the law is good when used correctly. 9 For the law was not intended for people who do what is right. It is for people who are lawless and rebellious, who are ungodly and sinful, who consider nothing sacred and defile what is ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 1:8-12

Denomination: Pentecostal

Failure And Rejection Series

Contributed by Gary Stebbins on Oct 4, 2009

How do we live fearless lives as Christians? God’s heart is that we not just survive, but thrive (adapted from a series taughty by Pastor Larry Osborne, North Coast Church).

Part 5- Fearless (adapted from a series by Pastor Larry Osborne/Chris Brown from North Coast Church). Review How do we master our fears/respond properly to life? I want us as a church to understand … who we are and the high calling on our lives. Jn 15:15-16 Many times we look at the giants in our ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:38-42

Denomination: Charismatic

Reject Worldliness

Contributed by Dan Santiago on Aug 31, 2009

Fellowship with God requires that we reject worldliness.

REJECTING WORLDLINESS 1 JOHN 2:12-17 BIG IDEA: Fellowship with God requires that we reject worldliness. Walking in the light implies fellowship with God. Fellowship with God requires that we: 1. Renounce Sinfulness (1 John 1:5 – 2:2) 2. Obey God’s Commands (1 John 2:3-11) 3. Reject ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 2:12-17

Denomination: Baptist

Reject Compromise

Contributed by Tim Smith on Mar 9, 2009

One of the great challenges of life is to remain diligent and not compromise in life. It’s so easy that once life gets going and you experience some seasons of success to just put things on cruise control. Have you been there before? After 12 years of bui

[Re}ject Compromise Nehemiah 13:4-14 On February 14, Howard Schultz Chairman of Starbucks sent the following email to his CEO Jim Donald. :“Over the past ten years, in order to achieve the growth, development, and scale necessary to go from less than 1,000 stores to 13,000 stores and beyond, we ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 13:4-14

Denomination: Methodist

The Rejection Test

Contributed by Doug Morrell on Dec 5, 2005

It is completely unnatural, painful and difficult to risk friendships when you are truly about God’s work, but Jesus never flinched in His pursuit of God’s will - in the end you will discover those who are there for the show and those who show Christ-like

As I was reading in I Peter 4:1-19 from The Message I came across some passages that appear to be very timely: Since Jesus went through everything you’re going through and more, learn to think like him. Think of your sufferings as a weaning from that old sinful habit of always expecting to get ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 4:1-19

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Dealing With Rejection Series

Contributed by David Henderson on Apr 12, 2011

We continue our study of walking in the footsteps of Jesus. These footsteps lead us to a time when Jesus was rejected. This is of course just the first time; there would be many. In this meesage I deal with how to handle rejection.

“Dealing with Rejection” Luke 4:14-30 If we are honest, every one of us have felt rejection at one time or another. Rejection comes in a variety of forms. Sometimes it sounds like this ... * from a job interview... you know have great qualifications. I’m sure someone will ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:14-30

Denomination: Baptist

The Rejection Of Messiah Series

Contributed by Bobby Stults on Mar 28, 2010

Many people see Jesus and want to be like Him, but simply refuse the surrender and sacrifice neccessary to be Christlike in their lives!

Sermon Brief Date Written: March 27, 2010 Date Preached: March 28, 2010 Where Preached: OPBC (AM) Sermon Details: Series Title: Approaching the Resurrection Sermon Title: The Rejection of Messiah Sermon Text: John 12:20-36 [ESV] Introduction: Walter Jerry Payton is considered by ...read more

Scripture: John 12:20-43

Denomination: Baptist