Sermons on Rejected People:

When Good Things Happen To Bad People

Contributed by Luther Sexton on Dec 6, 2021

Sometimes it seems like bad people are getting the better side of life while the good suffer.

WHEN GOOD THINGS HAPPEN TO BAD PEOPLE Based on the work of Warren Wiersbe Read Psalms 73 “Almost Gone” It's important that we gird ourselves with basic truths. Life isn't free of painful experiences. Because we don't understand all things in life, we must fall back on things we ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 39:23, Matthew 16:26, Job 12:5

Denomination: Pentecostal

"if Your Presence Will Not Go With Me,,,"

Contributed by Michael Stark on Mar 8, 2025

When God threatens to withdraw His presence, the critical danger demands that leaders plead with the Lord to stay near.

“The LORD said to Moses, ‘Depart; go up from here, you and the people whom you have brought up out of the land of Egypt, to the land of which I swore to Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob, saying, “To your offspring I will give it.” I will send an angel before you, and I will drive out the Canaanites, the ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 33:1-16

Denomination: Baptist

Limitless God

Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Oct 7, 2014

n difficult situations, it’s easy to say we trust God and yet try to handle things ourselves without turning to Him and His Word. This is masked unbelief. Although God is constantly working, He allows us to set a limit on the degree of work He does ...

Opening illustration: A child once asked, “What does God do all day?” If the answer to that question depended on how much we allow God to do in our individual lives, some of us would have to reply, “Not much!” In difficult situations, it’s easy to say we trust God and ...read more

Scripture: Mark 6:1-6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Paul Goes To Athens Lesson 44 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Oct 19, 2018

Paul goes to Athens

A. INTRODUCTION 1. The Berean Christians accompanied Paul to Athens because they were concerned for his safety. 2. In the province of Achaia, Paul ministered to Athens and Corinth, but preached the same message of the gospel. a. Athens – philosophy, center of science, arts and ...read more

Scripture: Acts 17:15-34

Denomination: Baptist

The Christmas Light Series

Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Dec 8, 2011

Jesus is the true Christmas light and if we want out of the darkness we need to accept Him into our lives.

The Christmas Light Text: Jn. 1:6-13 Introduction 1. Illustration: History records for us an interesting footnote. It was during the dark winter of 1864. a. At Petersburg, Virginia, the Confederate army of Robert E. Lee faced the Union divisions of General Ulysses S. Grant. b. The war was now ...read more

Scripture: John 1:6-13

Denomination: Methodist

History Class Part 1 Series

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Feb 4, 2010

A study of the book of Ezekiel chapter 20 verses 1 thrugh 26

Ezekiel 20: 1 – 26 History Class Part 1 “1 It came to pass in the seventh year, in the fifth month, on the tenth day of the month, that certain of the elders of Israel came to inquire of the LORD, and sat before me. 2 Then the word of the LORD came to me, saying, 3 “Son of man, ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 20:1-26

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Christmas Series Christmas Party: The Protestors Series

Contributed by Troy Borst on Dec 11, 2019

In the midst of the birth of Jesus, not everyone was happy. Not everyone marveled at what they heard. Not everyone judged the Son of God being born as a baby as a good, holy, and righteous event.

CHRISTMAS SERIES CHRISTMAS PARTY: THE PROTESTORS MATTHEW 2:1-23, #ChristmasParty CHRISTMAS SERIES 12/1 Christmas Party: The Angels 12/8 Christmas Party: The Shepherds 12/15 Christmas Party: The Protesters (Herod) 12/22 Christmas Party: The Birthday Boy INTRODUCTION… Not Everyone Likes ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-23

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Whats Religion Got To Do With It?

Contributed by Andrew Hill on Feb 4, 2008

Sermon is an exposition of Jeremiah 6:16-20 about "walking in the old paths"

Title: What’s religion got to do with it? It wasn’t the first time they had problems on the space station. The space station had four gyroscopes. One of the gyroscopes had been out for a while and then a second one went down. This left NASA scrambling! The situation was becoming critical. The ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 6:16-20

Denomination: Independent/Bible

It's My Party And I'll Cry If I Want To

Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Apr 3, 2014

Why did Jesus cry at His party on Palm Sunday?

It’s My Party, and I’ll Cry if I Want To Luke 19:29-44 Introduction When Lesley Gore wrote the song, “It’s My Party” several decades ago, it was about a girl who got betrayed by her best friend who took her guy. And this was at her birthday party. So she laments “It’s my party, and I’ll cry if I ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:29-44, Luke 19:28-40

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Courage Is Greater Than Gossip Premium Sermon

Contributed by PRO Premium on Oct 8, 2023

This sermon will explore Jesus' teachings on handling conflict and sin within the church community, emphasizing the importance of direct confrontation over gossip, and the role of courage and kindness in this process.

Hello Church! Today we are going to talk about the kingdom of God and the counterculture lifestyle Jesus leads us into. Jesus leads us out of established beliefs and relational patterns and into a completely new way of living and loving. The kingdom of God is revolutionary. Revolutions bring about ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:15-20

Topics: Conflict Resolution, Courageous Kindness, Rejecting Gossip

God’s Suffering Servant Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Dec 23, 2011

If we want complete absolution for our sins and full recovery from our failures, then we must bow before Jesus as our Sovereign Lord, believe in Him who was scorned, bank on His substitutionary sacrifice; then we can benefit from his victory and success.

Max Lucado, in his book Facing Your Giants, talks about Rogers Cadenhead, who upon the death of Pope John Paul II, registered www.BenedictXVI.com as a new internet domain name before the new Pope’s name was even announced. Now, the right domain name can prove pretty lucrative. For example, ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Why Did Jerusalem Tremble? Series

Contributed by Bradley Berglund on Dec 18, 2007

Herod was agitated by Messiah. Why did Jerusalem tremble also? Was not Messiah the answer to their problems? This message explores the inner fears that keep someone from receiving liberty in Jesus Christ.

Why Was Jerusalem Troubled? Matt 2:1-8 Last week – Herod had no room for another King No one would rule his life No one would rob him of the souls he claimed – (Note the King of Sodom – Gen 14:21 – “Give me the persons” = Give me the souls) Herod was ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

Conspiracy Of Grace Series

Contributed by Mark Opperman on Feb 7, 2012

Yep! There really is a conspiracy. But our God is conspiring for us, not against us! As we continue through Romans, ch.11 gives us a glimpse of God’s conspiracy for this world.

Conspiracy of Grace Romans 11:1-12 Intro: Have you ever read or studied up on some of the conspiracy theories people have these days? There are those who believe that we never did land on the moon. It was all fabricated by our govt. Also, there are some who believe that the 9/11 attack on the ...read more

Scripture: Romans 11:1-12

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Dangerous Prayers: Search Me Oh God

Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on May 15, 2016

This sermon is on being willing to pray a dangerous prayer such as search me oh God. It also deals with how we are tempted to keep quiet because of fear of rejection from the society around us.

Some of the material from this sermon comes from the series done by Craig Groeschel in his sermon series, Dangerous Prayers.: The video and audio version of this sermon can be found at newlifeatcalvary.org Dangerous Prayers—Search Me Psalm 139 10-24 1 Corinthians 11:23-31 Have you ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 139:23-24

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

" It Is The Lord's Doing, And It Is Marvelous In Our Eyes!"

Contributed by Abimbola Salu on Nov 26, 2025

Human beings love miracles!

Human beings love miracles! They stand in awe of the Creator when he does the “ impossible”. When miracles happen and seemingly impossible situations manifests , it transforms peoples and nations, causing them to believe in the higher power of God. It reminds them of their humanity and the ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 118:22-24, John 1:11-12

Denomination: Baptist