Sermons on Refusing To Be Divisive:

Judgement Before Restoration.

Contributed by Mark Holdcroft on Mar 11, 2003

Before God can bring revival and restoration to a church, He first brings judgement on those who refuse to repent of their sin.

Ezekiel 33 Pray Ezekiel 33:1 The word of the LORD came to me: 2:"Son of man, speak to your countrymen and say to them: `When I bring the sword against a land, and the people of the land choose one of their men and make him their watchman, 3:and he sees the sword coming against the land and ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 33:1-33

Denomination: Pentecostal

In The Lion's Den Series

Contributed by Owen Bourgaize on Oct 18, 2000

Daniel’s faith was tested again in his refusal to compromise on his worship of God contrasting with the corruption of King Darius’ court.

DANIEL 6 - IN THE LION’S DEN The title to this chapter is symbolic of the situation in which Daniel found himself. Here we have a character study of three types of people, the Good, the Bad and the Indifferent - as symbolised by Daniel, his enemies and King Darius. All three types are met in ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 6:1-28

Denomination: Baptist

"Opportunity Almost Missed"

Contributed by Fred Edwards on Mar 16, 2002

Those who refuse to step out on faith, (no matter the amount), run the risk of allowing Jesus to pass by for the last time.

"OPPORTUNITY ALMOST MISSED" Mark 10:46-52 (020317) Bartimeus was typical of every person making the journey through life. He was blind to what was going on around him other than what someone told him. We are blind to the things of God unless someone tells us and then we have the same choice that ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:46-52

Denomination: Baptist

Why Is This Happening To Me!

Contributed by Raphiel Manenge on Sep 10, 2005

A message on being serious with your life.Refusing to call ’normal’normal,living by questioning your life and enquiring from God!

“Isaac prayed to the LORD on behalf of his wife, because she was barren. The LORD answered his prayer, and his wife Rebekah became pregnant. 22 The babies jostled each other within her, and she said, "Why is this happening to me?" So she went to inquire of the LORD. 23 The LORD said to her, "Two ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 25:21-23

Denomination: Pentecostal

Standing In A Bowing World

Contributed by Jim Drake on Jan 22, 2007

By recognizing God’s ability and authority, and determining to obey Him, Christians today can refuse the sinful demands of a bowing world.

1. The bowing world (3:8-15) a. The bowing world accused the Hebrew children (3:8- 12) b. The bowing world confronted the Hebrew children (3:13-15) 2. The legs to stand on (3:16-18) a. The Hebrew children stood on the leg of recognition (3:16-17) b. The Hebrew children ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 3:8-18

Denomination: Baptist

The Older Brother

Contributed by Stephen Sheane on Nov 23, 2010

Have we as the Church become the older brother? Do we refuse to join the party, pointing to our service, sacrifices and sinlessness?

THE OLDER BROTHER Farmer Joe was in a serious accident and decided to take the trucking company responsible for the accident to court. In court, the trucking company’s lawyer was questioning farmer Joe. "Didn’t you say, at the scene of the accident, ’I’m fine’?," ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:25-32

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Letting Go Of Hurt Series

Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Feb 17, 2014

I believe when a Bible-believing Christian refuses to forgive/release others they can forfeit the protective covering/spiritual hedge.

Friendly Fire Sermon Series (Inspired by Perry Stone’s book, “Judas Goat”) “Letting Go Of Hurt” 3 of 3 2/2/2014 Chester’s FBC Chester, IL Dr. Mike Fogerson Introduction: A In Matthew 15 We see Jesus ministering at a place out of His normal circuit ...read more

Scripture: James 3:10-14

Denomination: Baptist

Living In Unbelief Series

Contributed by Terry Blankenship on May 16, 2011

Some people choose to live in unbelief. Given empirical evidence of a gracious God, they refuse to accept His free gift of grace.

And He sent them away, immediately got into the boat with His disciples, and came to the region of Dalmanutha. Then the Pharisees came out and began to dispute with Him, seeking from Him a sign from heaven, testing Him. But He sighed deeply in His spirit, and said, “Why does this generation ...read more

Scripture: Mark 8:10-21

Denomination: Baptist

Running From God Series

Contributed by David Welch on May 21, 2018

Message one in an exposition of the book of Jonah. This message introduces the book and ponders principles related to Jonah's refusal to accept God's call.

Chico Alliance Church Pastor David Welch Jonah Series #1 “Running from God” Introduction / Overview So much of what we know about God comes from observing His interactions with people recorded in the Bible. God did not dictate a theology book but through stories of His relations with people. ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 3:12-13

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Outcast But Not Outspoken (2009)

Contributed by John Williams Iii on Mar 6, 2021

Bartimaeus was blind and outcast, but he refused not to be heard because he was eager and desperate to pursue Jesus who could heal him.

Mark 10:46-52  They came to Jericho. As he and his disciples and a large crowd were leaving Jericho, Bartimaeus son of Timaeus, a blind beggar, was sitting by the roadside.  (47)  When he heard that it was Jesus of Nazareth, he began to shout out and say, "Jesus, Son of David, ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:46-52

Denomination: United Methodist

Spiritual Reboot 2.0 Series

Contributed by Paul Clemente on Dec 31, 2018

God gives second chances to people because of His love but those opportunities end when a person completely refuses God!

We noted a while back how God freed the Israelites from slavery in Egypt; then God did a “spiritual reboot” in Exodus 13 by telling them of God’s unchanging love and how to respond to that love! After that “spiritual reboot” in Exodus 13, what have we observed about how the Israelites lived for ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 34:1-27

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Tools For Healing Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 27, 2021

We have no example of a disease that Jesus refused to heal. He did not pick and chose, or discriminate against anyone on the basis of their disease.

One of the great wars of all time was a war where all men were on the same side. The enemy was the small pox virus. It made all other foes seem puny in comparison. One of the greatest dangers for the Pilgrims and Puritans in coming to America, was this dreaded pox. They died in large numbers from ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:40-45

Jeremiah And The Final Days Of Judah Series

Contributed by Roshelle Brenneise on May 5, 2023

Even as Jeremiah tried to prevent the destruction and misery their rebellion had brought, the people only hardened their hearts and stubbornly refused to listen.

May 06, 2023 Jeremiah was born during the reign of Manasseh – Judah’s worst king. When Manasseh’s grandson, Josiah, came to the throne he attempted to undo everything Manasseh had done. He removed the idols from the land, but he couldn’t remove idol worship from the hearts of the people. ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 21:8-10, Jeremiah 2:1-9, Jeremiah 4:14-18, Jeremiah 37:1-21, Jeremiah 38:1-28, Jeremiah 39:4-9, Jeremiah 52:12-27  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

Get Jesus In Your Furnace

Contributed by David Dunn on Sep 24, 2025

When you refuse to bow and trust Christ, He joins you in life’s furnace and brings deliverance, testimony, and transformation.

Introduction – Why This Story Still Burns Bright I believe in the Word of God. It is more than a history book. More than a collection of religious sayings. This is the living, breathing truth of God. If you live by the Bible, you will be saved, healed, delivered, and set free. Not merely a church ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 3:16-18, Isaiah 43:2, Hebrews 13:5, 1 Peter 4:12-13, Acts 5:28  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

If God Revealed Himself, I’d Believe

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Jul 3, 2025

He has revealed Himself many times, but you refused to see, but the time is coming when you will have no choice to see.

IF God Revealed Himself, I’d Believe I do not know how many times I have heard people say something along the line, “If God would reveal Himself, I’d believe. Sadly, the history of the human race proves otherwise. Gen 3:8  And they heard the voice of the LORD God walking in the garden in ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 3:8, Genesis 6:9, Genesis 11:8-9, Deuteronomy 4:34, John 4:8, Acts 4:30-31, Revelation 6:14-17  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist