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  • Paul Andrew avatar

    Life-Changing Lessons: Rejection At Nazareth

    Contributed by Paul Andrew on Jan 7, 2019
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    “When God closes a door, he opens a window, but it's up to you to find it. In the meantime, you can praise Him in the hallway.”

    If you never get a no, then you aren’t taking enough chances. But the same areas of the brain become activated when we experience rejection as when we experience physical pain. This is why rejection hurts so much (neurologically speaking). Patience under disappointment is one of the great ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

  • John Lowe avatar

    Nazareth’s Second Rejection Of Christ Series

    Contributed by John Lowe on Aug 10, 2017
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    Faith was the usual condition of His miracles. He did not do any mighty works here where there was so much unbelief. Unbelief is the only sin which God doesn’t have a cure for.

    Harmony of the Gospels -AD 28- Nazareth Title: Nazareth’s Second Rejection of Christ Matthew 13:53-58, Mark 6:1-6 -Matthew- 53 And it came to pass, that when Jesus had finished these parables, he departed thence. 54 And when he was come into his own country, he taught them in their ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • John Lowe avatar

    Jesus Rejects Brother’s Advice Series

    Contributed by John Lowe on Sep 3, 2017
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    This event took place in April, about one year before the Cross. During the last year of His ministry, Jesus confined Himself to Galilee because of a Jewish plot to kill Him. It says that He walked no longer in Jewry; that means Judea, because the....

    Galilee Lesson: Jesus Rejects Brother’s Advice John 7:1-9 1 After these things Jesus walked in Galilee: for he would not walk in Jewry, because the Jews sought to kill him. 2 Now the Jews’ feast of tabernacles was at hand. 3 His brethren therefore said unto him, Depart hence, and go into Judaea, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Paul Clemente avatar

    God's Truth Revealed - Accept Or Reject? Series

    Contributed by Paul Clemente on Dec 19, 2016
     | 7,038 views

    we are to constantly consider the Words of Jesus Christ!

    God tells us in 2 Timothy 3:16-17… All Scripture is God-breathed and is useful for teaching, rebuking, correcting and training in righteousness, so that the servant of God may be thoroughly equipped for every good work. The world always needs much good work. We Christians are honored, ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Andrew Dixon avatar

    Sermon # 39 - How To Handle Rejection Series

    Contributed by Andrew Dixon on Oct 13, 2023
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     | 1,777 views

    Have you gone through rejection and are feeling unworthy or unloved? This message will help us understand how much God loves us, and how He can bring healing to all of our hurts from the past.

    We read in Isaiah 60:15, “You were hated and deserted, rejected by everyone. But I will make you beautiful, a city to be proud of for all time to come.”(CEV) There are two states that are mentioned in the above verse, the first is one is that of hatred, desertion and rejection, while the second ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

  • Rodney Kelley avatar

    When Life Takes An Unexpected Turn Series

    Contributed by Rodney Kelley on Sep 7, 2009
     | 7,242 views

    When life takes an unexpected turn, will we trust God?

    Intro. Last week we saw that Jacob’s life changed before Joseph was born. Joseph had been trained well by his father. Not the same could be said about the rest of the sons. Jacob had been very passive in the lives of Joseph’s older brothers, but apparently more involved in the life of Joseph. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    When God Says

    Contributed by Derrick Tuper on Nov 3, 2014
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    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

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Mark Schaeufele avatar

    Next! Series

    Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Sep 17, 2015
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     | 8,759 views

    We should always keep a positive attitude in preaching the gospel.

    Next Text: Acts 13:44-52 Introduction 1. Illustration: As most of you know, in addition to my ministry here at the church I also sell insurance. I work for a company known as Aflac. One of the seasoned veteran agents that I work once gave me some good advice. He said not to take it personally ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Craig Condon avatar

    No Fear Of Failure Here

    Contributed by Craig Condon on Jul 27, 2015
     | 6,739 views

    We can face failure and keep on going if we have the faith, courage, wisdom and strength that come with both believing in Jesus and fellowship with fellow believers.

    A former army drill sergeant took a new job as a school teacher; but just before the school year started he injured his back. He was required to wear a plaster cast around the upper part of his body. Fortunately, the cast fit under his shirt and wasn't noticeable. On the first day of class, he ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

  • Ross Cochrane avatar

    Part 8 - Matthew 12:22-28 - I’m An Atheist And I Intend To Stay That Way! Series

    Contributed by Ross Cochrane on Oct 9, 2010
    based on 34 ratings
     | 5,889 views

    His recovery was amazing. An answer to prayer! I introduced myself. He looked at me, recognised who I was immediately, and said vehemently, "I’m an ATHEIST and I intend to stay that way!" His response to Christ as he had faced the possibility of death was

    Part 8 - Matthew 12:22-28 - I’M AN ATHEIST AND I INTEND TO STAY THAT WAY! He was wide eyed but unable to speak properly. The nurses told me that he did not have long to live. Brian (not his real name) was experiencing spasms of pain and shortness of breath. He was groaning, and looked weak, drawn ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Gregory Lilly avatar

    Jesus: The Destitute One Series

    Contributed by Gregory Lilly on May 29, 2013
    based on 5 ratings
     | 8,578 views

    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

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Robert Sickler avatar

    The Desire For Approval

    Contributed by Robert Sickler on Jun 10, 2013
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     | 5,335 views

    We must never let our desire for the approval of others become the major force is determining who we are or what we think.

    ILLUSTRATION As a very young child, one of my greatest fears was going to the hen house and gathering eggs. My grandmother had hundreds of chickens and she traded eggs at the local store for things like salt and pepper and fabric. Normally she was the one who gathered the eggs, but if I failed to ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

  • Ed Vasicek avatar

    It Takes All Kinds Series

    Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Jun 28, 2013
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,481 views

    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

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Paul Andrew avatar

    Fourth Sunday In Ordinary Time- 4th Sunday- Rejection At Nazareth: Be Not Crushed On Their Account !

    Contributed by Paul Andrew on Jan 29, 2022
     | 969 views

    “I appreciate your opinion and hope we’ll have your support in the next game.”

    The Scripture passage Jesus just read from the prophet Isaiah dates back 700 years. Then Jesus, a local boy, a carpenter from a family of modest means, announces, in effect, that he was the Messiah sent from God. This is Jesus’ first messianic declaration. He is the long-awaited Christ, who would ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

  • Bo Dunford avatar

    A Farm, An Ox, And A Hen-Pecked Husband

    Contributed by Bo Dunford on Nov 2, 2020
     | 3,350 views

    Whenever people are confronted with Christ for salvation, they all make excuses.

    LUKE 14:18 “A FARM, AN OX, AND A HENPECKED HUSBAND” A) Wherever the Gospel is preached … Wherever men are confronted with Christ ....... * Wherever the invitation to salvation is extended, there is one common response ....... * THEY ALL MAKE EXCUSES. B) This is as old as the human race ... It ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist