Sermons on Rejection Of John:

Hashtag - "Some Gifts Are More Than Just A Gift” Series

Contributed by Fr Mund Cargill Thompson on Dec 24, 2018

A Christmas sermon based on the John Lewis Advert 2018 (where Elton John plays the piano and flashes back through his memories)

................ Hashtag - “Some gifts are more than just a gift” {play music snippet} “I hope you don’t mind, I hope you don’t mind that I put down in words” “In the beginning was the Word” {play music snippet} “I hope you don’t mind, I hope you don’t mind that I put down in words” “And the Word ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-14

Denomination: Anglican

Sons Of Thunder Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Apr 26, 2025

The Sons of Thunder teach us the importance following Jesus. They demonstrate what it means to be a bold witness for Jesus and go all in for the Kingdom of God.

Sermon: Sons of Thunder Thesis: The Sons of Thunder teach us the importance following Jesus. They demonstrate what it means to be a bold witness for Jesus and go all in for the Kingdom of God. Their lives show us how God can will transform us into what he wants us to be. Like when John became both ...read more

Scripture: Mark 3:16-19, Luke 9:51-56, Matthew 17:1-13

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Touching The Untouchable

Contributed by Gerald Steffy on Sep 16, 2009

“Jesus as the Great Physician heals the untouchable or those that others reject.”

TOUCHING THE UNTOUCHABLE—Luke 5:12-16 Proposition: “Jesus as the Great Physician heals the untouchable or those that others reject.” Objective: My purpose is to help people see there are no untouchables in the kingdom of God. INTRODUCTION: Based on the 1947 novel The Untouchables was a ...read more

Scripture: Luke 5:12-16

Denomination: Baptist

Loving God’s Will: Lessons From Saul’s Rejection - 1 Samuel 13 Series

Contributed by Darrell Ferguson on Aug 10, 2025

Why did Saul lose his kingdom while David found favor despite greater sins? Uncover the secret of a heart after God’s own heart in this study of 1 Samuel 13.

1 Samuel 13:5-14 The Philistines assembled to fight Israel, with three thousand chariots, six thousand charioteers, and soldiers as numerous as the sand on the seashore. They went up and camped at Micmash, east of Beth Aven. 6 When the men of Israel saw that their situation was critical and that ...read more

Pressing On (Determination)

Contributed by Spencer Homan on Dec 11, 2007

This is a sermon focusing on staying the course despite rejection and obstacles.

Luke 13:31-35 At that very hour some Pharisees came, and said to him, “Get away from here, for Herod wants to kill you.” And he said to them, “Go and tell that fox, ‘Behold, I cast out demons and perform cures today and tomorrow, and the third day I finish my course. Nevertheless I must go on my ...read more

Scripture: Luke 13:31-35

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

If You Do Well, Will You Not Be Accepted?

Contributed by Joe Robbins on Nov 14, 2020

The real reason God rejected Cain’s Sacrifice

If You Do Well, Will You Not Be Accepted Genesis 4:1-7 Cain Murders Abel (Luke 11:51; Heb. 11:4; 12:24) Now Adam knew Eve his wife, and she conceived and bore Cain, and said, “I have acquired a man from the LORD.” Then she bore again, this time his brother Abel. Now Abel was a keeper of sheep, ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 4:1-7

Denomination: Church Of God

Jesus: God In Human Flesh Series

Contributed by Joe La Rue on Dec 9, 2009

The Christmas story, in John’s Gospel.

TITLE: Jesus: God In Human Flesh (Sermon # 1) SERIES: The Apostle John’s Christmas Story TEXT: John 1:1–18 DATE PREACHED: December 13, 2009 COPYRIGHT © JOE LA RUE, 2009 ALL RIGHTS RESERVED ****************************************** INTRODUCTION A. When we ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-18

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Jesus The Word Series

Contributed by Mark Driscoll on Oct 12, 2011

John sought to bring the good news of Jesus in our own language and our own words to our own world that is dark and so desperately needed.

Before I get into John’s Gospel tonight, I have to do a lot of historical work for you, to give you some sort of foundational understanding. We’ll talk about Hebrew theology and its history. We’ll talk about Greek philosophy and its history, and seek to bring those together for you guys in some ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Counterfeit Christianity Part 1: Itching Ears Series

Contributed by Doug Fannon on Jun 24, 2019

Many will reject the sound doctrines of the bible to have their "Itching ears" satisfied. They will seek out teachers and preachers to make them feel good about themselves and to have their sins justified.

Yesterday on Facebook, a quote from A.W. Tozer popped up (I follow the “A.W. Tozer - Daily Inspirations from Great Christians” FB page). It so much applied to today’s message: "A whole new generation of Christians has come up believing that it is possible to “accept” Christ without forsaking ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 4:3-4

Denomination: Baptist

A Study Of The Letter Of First John – Personalities Of The Children Of God – Part Iii Series

Contributed by Chuck Brooks on Aug 10, 2020

John starts out in chapter four warning his readers not to believe every spirit but to test them.

Today you will find many spiritually gullible and naïve people. We are shocked when we hear reports of religious groups creating pacts toward mass suicide. Someone has called them “Killer Cults.” Reverend Jim Jones & the People's Temple (900+died) Jim Jones, the son of a Klansman, ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:1

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Jesus And The Sycophants Series

Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Aug 9, 2013

You might want to look up the word 'sycophant' in a dictionary. It well describes Jesus' opponents in this passage

Jesus and the Sycophants John 5:31-47 Introduction Last week we talked about the heated discussion that erupted between The Jews who were angry that Jesus had healed and done other work on the Sabbath and Jesus. The Jews got further enraged when Jesus answered them in a way in which He had ...read more

Scripture: John 5:31-47

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Joy On The Line Of Scrimmage

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Jul 11, 2009

Even though we seem to be too few and too ill-prepared, if we engage this community for Christ there will be some victories and therefore joy.

This afternoon, when the saints come marching in, there will be several grades and degrees of happiness. Those ladies who remain football widows, who have not yet learned that if you can’t beat ’em, you have to join ’em – those who are football widows may be unhappy about the temporary loss of ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:1-20

Denomination: Baptist

The Driving Force Of Saving Grace-4 Series

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Aug 10, 2010

Part 4 of 4. Paul revealed that God’s Saving Grace was the impetus/driving force behind a life yielded to God. But What does it supply to the believer? The Driving Force(grace) behind a yielded life brings with it...

The DRIVING FORCE of SAVING GRACE-IV—Titus 2:11—3:11 Paul revealed that God’s Saving Grace was the impetus/driving force behind a life yielded to God. God’s Saving Grace is the driving force behind a life yielded to God. Why/How is God’s saving grace the driving force behind a life yielded to ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The Risk Of Pursuing Love Series

Contributed by David Mcbeath on Mar 4, 2012

Main Theme/Proposition: Pursue the one you love even though it is risky to pursue love. Maybe each time we pursue love/accept love and get hurt we are reminded of the hurt God feels when we reject him and his love. Topics: Love, Risk, Rejection, Hurt

Series: The Art of Dating, Love, & Relationships Message: The Risk of Pursuing Love Topics: Love, Risk, Rejection, Hurt, Pursuing, Christ, Main Theme/Proposition: Pursue the one you love even though it is risky to pursue love. Maybe each time we pursue love/accept love and get hurt we are ...read more

Scripture: Song of Songs 2:3-13

Denomination: Baptist

A Dog That Only Jesus Could Love Series

Contributed by Larry Turner on May 9, 2012

A persistent Mom and a reluctant Lord makes for a faith-fiiled story.

I have been told that being a mom really changes things. And the more children you have the greater the changes. In fact I have heard that there is an evolution involved. For example, you begin wearing maternity clothes as soon as your doctor confirms you are pregnant. You pore over baby- name ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 15:21-28

Denomination: Foursquare