Sermons on Rejecting Jesus:

The Pain Of Rejected Love

Contributed by Bradford Robinson on May 30, 2003

This sermon takes a look at the extent of God’s love for His creation, and the pain involved when we reject His pleas to come to Him. Also, it takes a look at the three ways we can respond to this love: Rejection, Indifference, or Acceptance.

Jodie was a young girl who sat next to me in my astronomy class back in High School. She was not your typical girl; she was the daughter of a wealthy dentist in town and was about as attractive as a girl her age could get. Her appearance was flawless but as her friend I knew she was a very ...read more

Scripture: Luke 13:34-35

Denomination: Methodist

Excuses For Rejecting God Series

Contributed by David Flowers on Oct 24, 2007

Part 5 in the series Faith Basics. This sermon looks at the six most common reasons that people do not turn to God.

Excuses for Rejecting God Faith Basics, part 5 Wildwind Community Church David K. Flowers September 23, 2007 Jesus told a story about the excuses people make for rejecting God. Luke 14:16-24 (NIV) 16 Jesus replied: "A certain man was preparing a great banquet and invited many guests. 17 At the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 14:16-24

Denomination: Free Methodist

Jesus' Picture Of God

Contributed by Martin Wiles on Sep 14, 2010

God is patient in his call to salvation and service, but his punishment and discipline will follow when either is rejected.

Jesus’ Picture of God Matthew 21:33-46 INTRODUCTION A. Heard the saying, “A picture is worth a thousand words.” B. Why do we take pictures? 1. Some are overly zealous about taking pictures. 2. Imagine the people developing pictures, “What in the world did this person take a ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 21:33-46

Denomination: Baptist

Responding To Rejection And Hostility Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jul 7, 2025

Rejection, especially after genuine efforts to do good, can be deeply painful. But 2 Samuel 10 shows us that our response matters more than the offence itself.

RESPONDING TO REJECTION AND HOSTILITY By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: 2 Samuel 10:1-19 Supporting Texts: Romans 12:18-21, Matthew 5:44, Psalm 35:1, Isaiah 54:17, Proverbs 26:4-5 INTRODUCTION: 2 Samuel 10 presents a significant lesson in how acts of kindness can be misinterpreted and even met ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 10:1-19

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Rejecting Or Accepting The Word Series

Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Feb 20, 2014

The psalmist's love, trust and hope is in the Word of God, but he knows that not all people's heart and life are so devoted to God. The psalmist thus reflects upon those who reject God's Word.

PSALM 119: 113-120 [The Ministry of The Word Series] REJECTING OR ACCEPTING THE WORD / TRUST AND TREMBLE [1 Corinthians. 3:11–15] The psalmist's love, trust and hope is in the Word of God, but he knows that not all people's heart and life are so devoted to God. The psalmist thus ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 119:113-120

Denomination: Baptist

Rebellion Leads To Rejection

Contributed by Darell Houseton on Nov 6, 2020

Saul controlled his fate. He could have stayed on course and followed the Instruction given him by God through Samuel, but instead he gave us an example of the RESULTS OF REBELLION, and REBELLED against the Lord’s command.

Scripture: 1 Samuel 15:24-28New International Version (NIV) 24 Then Saul said to Samuel, “I have sinned. I violated the Lord’s command and your instructions. I was afraid of the men and so I gave in to them. 25 Now I beg you, forgive my sin and come back with me, so that I may worship the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 15:24-28

Joseph: Rejected But Respected Series

Contributed by Jonathan Spurlock on Aug 11, 2022

The life of Joseph, son of Jacob, is one of the most interesting in the Bible. This message is mostly a summary of his life, from slave to sovereign to sustainer. Don't we all wish there were more Josephs!

Introduction: What comes to mind when you think about Joseph, son of Jacob? Many of us, including me, tend to think first of his “coat of many colors” and his dreams. That’s true, but that’s only part of the story. In fact, Joseph spent several years away from his family in a foreign land, rising ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 37:25-28, Genesis 41:38-45

Denomination: Baptist

The Results Of Israel's Rejection

Contributed by Paul Apple on Oct 18, 2000

ISRAEL'S REJECTION BROUGHT SALVATION TO THE GENTILES AND WILL ULTIMATELY RESULT IN ISRAEL'S ACCEPTANCE.

ISRAEL'S REJECTION BROUGHT SALVATION TO THE GENTILES AND WILL ULTIMATELY RESULT IN ISRAEL'S ACCEPTANCE. 1. (:11-12) Israel's Loss Has Become Gain for the Gentiles 2. (:13-16) Israel's Acceptance Will Ultimately Follow 3. (:17-21) There is no room for Pride or Boasting but rather for Fear of the ...read more

Scripture: Romans 11:24

Denomination: Independent/Bible

God Empowers The Rejected Series

Contributed by David Welch on Jun 28, 2018

Message 17 in our journey through Judges. This message explores Jephthah.

Judges Series #17 Life Cycles “God Empowers the Rejected” Review After a period of victory championed by Moses’ successor Joshua, the Israelites settled in the land promised to Abraham hundreds of years before. One lesson seemed abundantly clear. Blessing follows obedience.Trouble follows ...read more

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Have You Rejected Him? Youth Sermon

Contributed by Youth Sermons on Oct 25, 2023

Jesus is the cornerstone of our faith. Rejecting Him is like rejecting the foundation of a building. We must repent for the times we've rejected Him and accept Him as our foundation.

Have you ever been ghosted? You know, when someone just stops responding to your texts or calls? It's a bummer, right? Well, today we're going to talk about a time when Jesus got ghosted, big time. Well, today we're going to talk about a time when Jesus got ghosted, big time. Jesus tells this wild ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 21:33-46

Topics: Faith, Salvation, Redemption, Messiah

Light To A Dark World Series

Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Sep 1, 2014

Jesus, the light of the world, came to give us hope.

Light To A Dark World Text: Jn. 1:6-13 Introduction 1. Illustration: As Craig T. Kocher in his commentary on our text states, "Christian hope is fundamentally different from optimism. Christian hope locks its steely eyes on the devastation of the world around it, and readily acknowledges that ...read more

Scripture: John 1:6-13

Denomination: Methodist

The Rejection Of Jesus And His Sermon By His Own People.

Contributed by Gordon Mcculloch on Jan 31, 2016

Jesus delivered a sermon to his own people. They did not like it. Why? This sermon affects us, and shows us that we are God’s voice here on this earth to spread his Gospel.

This sermon was delivered to St Oswald’s in Maybole, Ayrshire, Scotland on the 31st January 2016; St Oswalds is a Scottish Episcopal Church in the Dioceses of Glasgow and Dumfries. Jeremiah 1:4-10 1 Corinthians 13:1-13 Luke 4:21-30 Psalm 71:1-6 “Please be seated, and join me in a ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:21-30

Denomination: Episcopal

Jesus Rejected In His Hometown: Are You Offended Or Faithful? Series

Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on Jun 5, 2023

We’ll be looking at two key moments in the life of Jesus, first the moment when Jesus visits his hometown and is rejected by them. Secondly, we’ll look at a moment when Jesus sent out his disciples to do ministry.

“Three elements of personality are involved in making a decision to become a Christian, or in making any significant decision for that matter. They are the emotions, the intellect, and the will. For example, a young man meets a young woman. They are immediately attracted to one another. They both ...read more

Scripture: Mark 6:1-2, Mark 6:1-13, Luke 17:5-10

Denomination: Salvation Army

Demons, Pigs, Restoration, And Rejection

Contributed by Kelvin Mckisic on Jun 25, 2023

Scripture presents demons not as mythological creatures, but as real beings involved in historical and future events. Jesus encountered many of them during His earthly ministry, and in His encounters, He healed the persons whom the demon or demons had taken residence.

Demons, Pigs, Restoration, and Rejection Scripture presents demons not as mythological creatures, but as real beings involved in historical and future events. Jesus encountered many of them during His earthly ministry, and in His encounters, He healed the persons whom the demon or demons had taken ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 8:28-29, Philippians 2:9-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Will You Reject Him Or Receive Him?

Contributed by Derrick Tuper on Dec 7, 2012

Typically, people do one of three things with a gift they don’t want: put it in the closet, take it back to the store, or re-gift it for someone else. Poll: fruitcake-people would rather have no gift at all. Unfortunately, some people respond to the gift

WILL YOU REJECT HIM OR RECEIVE HIM? John 1:10-13 INTRODUCTION: Talk about receiving bad Christmas gifts. [slideshow]. Typically, people do one of three things with a gift they don’t want: put it in the closet, take it back to the store, or re-gift it for someone else. Poll: fruitcake-people ...read more

Scripture: John 1:10-13

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ