Sermons on rejection of faith:

A Job Description For God’s Messenger Series

Contributed by Jim Butcher on Mar 11, 2024

Some truths about some of the challenging aspects of trying to be a messenger for God.

A Job Description for God’s Messengers: - I’m going to keep this broad and include all of us who are called to share the good news of Christ. There would also be an avenue for preaching this sermon as the call of a preacher but I think the truths here are good for us in general. 1. We speak what ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 2:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

The Importance Of Faith Series

Contributed by Nnaemeka Durueke on Mar 13, 2022

The bible definitely declares that faith is all important in our relationship with God. A life without faith is sin; Romans 14:23.

THE IMPORTANCE OF FAITH TEXT: HEB 11:6, MATTHEW 21:21, HEB 10:35-39 The bible definitely declares that faith is all important in our relationship with God. A life without faith is sin; Romans 14:23. There should not be any expectations from God without having faith in Him for provisions. Jesus ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 10:35-39, Hebrews 11:6

Denomination: Pentecostal

Jesus: Believe Him Or Not?

Contributed by Joe Harding on Aug 4, 2001

Jesus must be accepted or rejected, there is no middle ground!

JESUS: BELIEVE HIM OR NOT? JOHN 10:22-42 AUGUST 5, 2001 INTRODUCTION: A fool is not necessarily stupid he just doesn’t recognize the obvious. Sherlock Holmes and Dr Watson went on a camping trip. After a good meal they lay down for the night, and went to sleep. Some hours later, Holmes awoke and ...read more

Scripture: John 10:22-42

Denomination: Baptist

The Importance Of Personal Faith Series

Contributed by Scott Thomas on Oct 15, 2013

Personal Faith includes Recognizing Faith, Responsive Faith, Revealing Faith, Rebuked Faith, Requesting Faith, Receiving Faith, and Rejoicing Faith.

SERMON SERIES THE IMPORTANCE OF FAITH Sermon 3 The Importance of Personal Faith Luke 18:35-43 35 And it came to pass, that as he was come nigh unto Jericho, a certain blind man sat by the way side begging: 36 And hearing the multitude pass by, he asked what it meant. 37 And they told him, that ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:35-43

Denomination: Baptist

Go In Peace

Contributed by Rodelio Mallari on Jan 10, 2012

We don’t have same degrees of faith, but Jesus responds to faith no matter how weak and small it is. When we believe, He shares His power and something happens in our lives.

Intro: If you wanted to greet someone in Hebrew, you would say, “Shalom” (Peace) – the same word Jesus used in our text. Summary of Mark 5:21–24: Jesus had been in Capernaum on the western shores of the Lake of Galilee. He had sailed southeast to the Gentile section of ...read more

Scripture: Mark 5:21-34

Denomination: *other

The Success Of Failure Series

Contributed by David Owens on Jun 19, 2023

Failure is a common experience and with God's help we can keep failure from being final. Jesus left a great example of how to handle failure when He was rejected in His own hometown.

Introduction: A. How many of you have ever failed at something? We all have experienced failure, right? 1. Bob Hope, when asked about his early failures in stand-up comedy, said, “I would not have had anything to eat if it wasn’t for the stuff the audience threw at me.” 2. Do you consider Abraham ...read more

Scripture: Mark 6:1-13, Hebrews 10:35-39, Philippians 3:13-14

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Don't Trip Over God Series

Contributed by John Dobbs on Oct 18, 2024

The problem is that we get tripped up on God’s plan as we try to seek our own path in life.

Recovered By Grace: Don’t Trip Over God Romans 9-11 So far in our study of the book of Romans, we have read: -The Good News is God’s Power to Save Everyone  -Everyone needs saving - all have sinned. -We cannot overcome the power of sin on our own. -Salvation is a matter of God’s grace, ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Decisions: In Which Camp Have You Anchored Your Trust

Contributed by David Tack on Feb 14, 2025

We find in 2 Samuel 15:19-21 a rebellious uprising taking place. We have David's Faithful and Absalom's Rebel Forces... decisions, decisions, decisions...

INTRO: (n) We find in 2 Samuel 15:19-21 a rebellious uprising taking place in the camp of God! King David is about to be ousted from the palace and once again is running for his life (as he did from King Saul earlier in his life). - The leader of a growing rebel camp is his son, Absalom, who is ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 15:19-21, John 3:16-18, John 3:21, John 3:20, 1 Corinthians 15:22-23, 1 Corinthians 15:25-27  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

Life-Changing Lessons: Rejection At Nazareth

Contributed by Paul Andrew on Jan 7, 2019

“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

Scripture: Luke 4:21-30

Denomination: Catholic

What God Can Do With The Rejected

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Feb 28, 2025

Rejection is painful, but it does not mean the end. Leah’s story proves that God can turn rejection into divine elevation.

WHAT GOD CAN DO WITH THE REJECTED (THE STORY OF LEAH) By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Genesis 29:31 "And when the Lord saw that Leah was hated, he opened her womb: but Rachel was barren." Supporting Texts: 1 Samuel 16:7, Isaiah 41:9-10, Psalm 113:7-8, 1 Corinthians ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 29:31, 1 Samuel 16:7, Isaiah 41:9-10, Psalm 113:7-8, 1 Corinthians 1:27-29  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Would You Too Reject Him?

Contributed by John Herrmann on Oct 4, 2002

In the parable of the vineyard and the "rejected cornerstone of Christ", we see how an ever near and patient God reveals himself in Creation and redemption -- working through the Holy Spirit to keep us from rejecting him.

It would seem the vineyard image is appropriate for this time of year. I’ve read that the Napa Valley is expecting a great crush this year. In Amador County, here in California, there is weekend tasting and festivities in honor of the harvest vintage. Maybe some of our people are there right ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 21:33-43

Denomination: Lutheran

Two Acceptable Temptations Jesus Rejects Series

Contributed by David Taylor on Feb 20, 2014

Being an Authentic Follower of Jesus: Two Acceptable Temptations Jesus Rejects

Being an Authentic Follower of Jesus: Two Acceptable Temptations Jesus Rejects Luke 14:25-35 In this passage Jesus warns us about two temptations that are often accepted and endorsed by the church today. They are valuing the family more than God and valuing happiness more than God. 1. First ...read more

Scripture: Luke 14:7-35

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Two Acceptable Temptations Jesus Rejects

Contributed by David Taylor on Feb 27, 2014

Being an Authentic Follower of Jesus: Two Acceptable Temptations Jesus Rejects

Being an Authentic Follower of Jesus: Two Acceptable Temptations Jesus Rejects Luke 14:25-35 In this passage Jesus warns us about two temptations that are often accepted and endorsed by the church today. They are valuing the family more than God and valuing happiness more than God. 1. First ...read more

Scripture: Luke 14:25-35

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Why Do Some Reject God?

Contributed by Robert Glass on Sep 3, 2011

Examining the question of why some choose to reject God.

Why Do Some Reject God? God did HIS part; He gave His only begotten Son. John 3:16 Jesus did His part; He died on Calvary’s cross. John 19:30 Jesus said, It is finished: and he died. With a gift of this magnitude and a sacrifice this supreme, how or ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 32:1-29

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Good News When Feeling Rejected Series

Contributed by Adrian Warnock on Feb 14, 2007

Rejection and its cure

Audio @ http://www.adrian.warnock.info/2005/10/good-news-when-feeling-rejected.htm Good news when feeling rejected Gal 1:11- 2:16 Intro REFER BACK TO LAST GAL TALK AND QUOTE 1:3-4 Everyone has experiences in live of rejection and acceptance. ’Sticks and stones may break my bones but names ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational