Sermons on Rejected Stone:

No Fear Of Failure Here

Contributed by Craig Condon on Jul 27, 2015

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

Scripture: Mark 6:1-13

Denomination: Anglican

Next! Series

Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Sep 17, 2015

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

Scripture: Acts 13:44-52

Denomination: Methodist

The Answer Is No!

Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Apr 17, 2018

Jesus is too much a threat to Rome, to the Jewish religious authorities, and to the crowds. They all reject his words of life and his invitation to walk in God’s kingdom.

INTRODUCTION In the movie, “The Lion King” there is the classic plot of good versus evil. There is also a sub-plot of Simba learning what it is to be king. He has to answer the question, “Why will he be king?” Is it to have people do his will? Or, is being a king to serve people. A similar ...read more

Denomination: Lutheran

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

Contributed by Bo Dunford on Nov 2, 2020

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

Scripture: Luke 14:18

Denomination: Baptist

When God Says

Contributed by Derrick Tuper on Nov 3, 2014

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

Scripture: Mark 5:18-20

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Sending The Twelve - Mark 6:7-13 Series

Contributed by Darrell Ferguson on Oct 19, 2023

After many months of training, Jesus finally sends out the 12 to preach. He empowers them with the same miracles he did to show they were doing his work by his authority and power. Rejection of them meant forfeiting Jewishness.

Mark 6:7 Calling the Twelve to him, he sent them out two by two and gave them authority over evil spirits. 8 These were his instructions: “Take nothing for the journey except a staff—no bread, no bag, no money in your belts. 9 Wear sandals but not an extra tunic. 10 Whenever you enter a house, stay ...read more

Scripture: Mark 6:7-13, Matthew 10:1-14, Luke 9:1-6

Did God Turn His Back On Jesus On The Cross?

Contributed by Dr. Craig Nelson on Jun 19, 2023

In many churches today, it is said that while Jesus was on the Cross, the Holy God poured out His wrath and turned His back, broke fellowship, and abandoned Jesus because He can't look upon sin.

In many churches today, it is said that while Jesus was on the Cross, the Holy God poured out His wrath and turned His back, broke fellowship, and abandoned Jesus because He couldn't look upon sin. The Bible teaches that there is only one God (Deuteronomy 6:4; Isaiah 43:10, 44:6-8, 45:6; James ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 27:46, Psalm 22:1, Psalm 139:7-8, Ephesians 2:1-7, 1 Corinthians 13:4-8, Romans 8:28  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Isaiah - When Your Dreams Fall Apart Lesson 6 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Nov 7, 2025

When you buy into a person’s dream, you buy into their leadership.

(All Scripture quoted in this lesson is from The Bible by Jesus unless otherwise noted). A. INTRODUCTION 1. King Uzziah was used of God. “The people of Judah then made 16 year old Uzziah . . . their king . . . he ruled 52 years . . . he obeyed Me, the Lord . . . as long as Zechariah was alive, ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 26:1-5, 2 Chronicles 26:19

Denomination: Baptist

Why Don’t People Believe In Jesus?”

Contributed by John Hamby on Dec 21, 2025

Three factors about Unbelief.

"Why Don’t People Believe In Jesus?” John 12: 37-50 This morning’s text brings us to the end of the public ministry of Jesus and forces us to examine the ...read more

Scripture: John 12:37-50

Denomination: Baptist

Reactions To Jesus' Revelations Series

Contributed by Jerry Cosper on Mar 25, 2024

Jesus had just revealed Himself as the Resurrection and the Life at the raising of Lazarus from the dead. We are going to look at four of the people’s reactions to this resurrection.

Jesus had just revealed Himself as the Resurrection and the Life at the raising of Lazarus from the dead. Tonight, we are going to look at four of the people’s reactions to this resurrection. READ 1-2. I thought about this scene and wondered how I would have felt dining with a man who had just ...read more

Scripture: John 12:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

Building The Non-Building

Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on Aug 18, 2009

Exploring our identity as Christians and the actions that should come out of that identity.

Building the Non-Building 1 Peter 2:4-8 August 16, 2009 Intro: We are one week into our renovation project, and a lot has happened! I did a real rough calculation and am excited to report that we put in more than 250 volunteer hours in the last week, getting as much done as possible before the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:4-8

Denomination: Baptist

Blessed Are Those Who Will Not Be Offended In Christ

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on May 31, 2015

To show that we are already blessed by GOD because He gave His Son to save us from eternal death but now we need not only to be blessed but be changed by His WORDS, we need to accept all HIS WORDS so that it will change us.

I. EXORDIUM: Are you blessed? Yes. GOD already blessed me with the LORD. 2 Corinthians 8:9 2 Corinthians 8:9 For you are becoming progressively acquainted with and recognizing more strongly and clearly the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ (His kindness, His gracious generosity, His undeserved ...read more

Scripture: Luke 7:23

Denomination: Pentecostal

Romans 9:30-33 Series

Contributed by Zak Saenz on Jan 2, 2007

Romans 9:30-33

Romans 9:30-33 Romans 9:30-33 What then shall we say? That the Gentiles, who did not pursue righteousness, have obtained it, a righteousness that is by faith; 31but Israel, who pursued a law of righteousness, has not attained it. 32Why not? Because they pursued it not by faith but as if it were ...read more

Scripture: Romans 9:30-33

Denomination: Bible Church

Examining Our Heroes And Our Hearts

Contributed by Don Campbell on Feb 2, 2026

In Matthew 23, Jesus pronounced seven woes denouncing superficial righteousness.

EXAMINING OUR HEROES AND OUR HEARTS MATTHEW 23 INTRODUCTION A. Lilyan Wilder in Professionally Speaking refers to the “invent-an-image politicians,” in which many politicians hire consultants to teach them how to “look natural.” She says that it doesn’t work because, “You can’t create humanity ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 23:25-33

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Rejection Of Christ's Blood Will Mean Much More Death Series

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Jun 10, 2014

To show that hell is the result of rejection and violation of CHRIST's blood in the New Testament.

I. EXORDIUM: Have you CHRIST's offer of salvation? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that hell is the result of rejection and violation of CHRIST's blood in the New Testament. IV. TEXT: Hebrews 10:29 (Amplified Bible) 10:29 How much worse (sterner and heavier) ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 10:29

Denomination: Pentecostal