Sermons on Rejection Of Their Creator:

Jesus Rejected At Nazareth

Contributed by Chris Blackshaw on Apr 13, 2012

An in depth understanding of the bible passage of Jesus' rejection in his home town and what message it has for us today.

Our reading from Luke 4:16-30 is known as the Rejection at Nazareth. It takes place immediately after Jesus had been tempted by the devil in the Judean Desert and before he travels to Capernaum, where he teaches and performs many miracles. In it we find a fast moving story that turns from ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:16-30

Denomination: Methodist

The Rejection Of Jesus' Claim

Contributed by Jerry Cosper on Apr 24, 2012

Men still reject Jesus’ claim to be equal with God. So we are going to look at six reasons that Jesus gave for man’s rejection of Him.

Last week look in detail at five witnesses that Jesus used to prove His authority and power. But men still reject Jesus’ claim to be equal with God. So tonight we are going to study John 5:40-47 and look at six reasons that Jesus gave for man’s rejection of Him. READ 40-41. ...read more

Scripture: John 5:40-47

Denomination: Baptist

Responding To Rejection Of The Gospel Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Jan 2, 2009

In Romans 9:1-5 the Apostle Paul bares his soul and shows us how to respond to those who reject the gospel.

Scripture It is difficult for any of us to receive a hard truth, however necessary it may be for us to hear it. But it is always much easier to hear it if it is told in love. Pastor and author Ray Stedman tells of a congregation that had dismissed its pastor. Someone asked a member of the ...read more

Scripture: Romans 9:1-5

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Stone The Builders Rejected

Contributed by Chris Surber on Apr 30, 2009

The power is in Jesus name and the pardon comes through Jesus work!

The Stone the Builders Rejected, Acts 4:5-12 Introduction It is related that Michelangelo, the famous Italian sculptor, painter, and poet, once stood before a great block of marble that had been rejected by builders and cast aside. As he stood there with eyes staring straight at the marble, a ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:5-12

Denomination: Christian Church

Called To Reject The World Series

Contributed by Bobby Stults on Mar 8, 2009

Far too many believers play with fire every day by living their lives as CLOSE to the world as they believe they can! Scripture encourages us to flee from the things of this world and seek a godly life!

Sermon Brief Date Written: February 18, 2009 Date Preached: March 04, 2009 Where Preached: Oak Park (Wed Evening) Sermon Details: Sermon Series: A Series from 1 John Sermon Title: Called to Reject the World! Sermon Text: 1 John 2:15-17 15 Do not love the world or the things ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 2:15-17

Denomination: Baptist

Is Israel's Rejection Total? Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Mar 21, 2009

Paul discusses Israel’s rejection by God, which is not total.

Scripture Today we continue our study in Romans 11. Let’s read Romans 11:1-10: 1I ask, then, has God rejected his people? By no means! For I myself am an Israelite, a descendant of Abraham, a member of the tribe of Benjamin. 2God has not rejected his people whom he foreknew. Do you not know what ...read more

Scripture: Romans 11:1-10

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

#25 Rejected At Home Series

Contributed by Chuck Sligh on Aug 2, 2020

A year after leaving home, Jesus returned to Nazareth. His welcome was the same as when they ran Him off a year earlier.

#25 Rejected at Home Series: Mark Chuck Sligh August 2, 2020 TEXT: Mark 6:1-6 – "And he went out from thence, and came into his own country; and his disciples follow him. 2 And when the sabbath day was come, he began to teach in the synagogue: and many hearing him were astonished, saying, ...read more

Scripture: Mark 6:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

David Rejected By The Philistines Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Nov 1, 2019

First Samuel 29:1-11 shows us that the Lord always preserves his own people, even when they act foolishly.

Scripture In our study of the life of David, we have noted that the final few chapters of First Samuel are not in chronological order. They are arranged thematically. Chapter 27 shows us David’s dilemma, caused by his temporary faithlessness. Chapter 28 shows us Saul’s dilemma, caused by his ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 29:1-11

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Rejection Of The Good Shepherd Series

Contributed by Christian Cheong on Jan 6, 2020

Israel rejects the only good Shepherd and replaces him with others who aren't true shepherds. They suffer the consequences of rejecting their Messiah.

We’ve come to the concluding part of FIRST oracle, started in Zech 9 and ending Zech 11. • God executes His judgement upon the nations surrounding Israel. A picture of God as the divine warrior watching over Israel. He said He will defend His house (9:8) • In the second part we read of the ...read more

Scripture: Zechariah 11:1-17, John 10:2-5

Denomination: Independent/Bible

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

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

From Rejection To Acceptance

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Jan 20, 2018

We have all experienced rejection, but we do not have to live in rejection for acceptance is available.

John_6:37 All that the Father giveth me shall come to me; and him that cometh to me I will in no wise cast out. Many people feel rejected or fear rejection and thus live in dejection. It is true that in life you will face many situations where people will reject you because of your looks, social ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Receiving And Rejecting The Light

Contributed by Donald Whitchard on Dec 17, 2021

John tells us in the prologue of his Gospel that the Light of Jesus Christ shines in the darkness that represents the sins of humanity. Some turn to the Light and others reject it, missing out on the blessings of salvation and eternal life.

In the prologue to his Gospel, John presents the Lord Jesus Christ as "the Light" that shines in darkness, and that it was John the Baptist who bore witness of His Light. The Light of Christ is offered to everyone, yet not all wanted the Light of Christ to shine upon them, and they ...read more

Scripture: John 1:9-13, John 3:19-20, John 7:40-43, Acts 4:12, Acts 16:30-31, Romans 10:9-10  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

From Rejection To Reconciliation Series

Contributed by David Dykes on Oct 30, 2014

God has not rejected his people, the Jews. Today the gospel, the good news of Jesus Christ, and Christianity is embraced more by Gentiles (that’s who we are) than Jewish people, yet the Bible still says God is not through with the nation of Israel.

INTRODUCTION Today I want to talk about how God can change rejection into rejoicing or reconciliation. Romans, 9, 10, and 11 is the section of Romans where Paul is dealing with Israel, with the Jews. To review the entire scope of the book of Romans I am preaching through, Romans, 1-8 is ...read more

Scripture: Romans 11:1-15

Denomination: Baptist

The Stone Rejected By The Builders

Contributed by Bishop Prof. Julius Soyinka on May 27, 2015

Many people rejected the free gift of Salvation from Jesus, but they can not escape the judgment of God on the last day, because no other name can give them salvation.

THE STONE REJECTED BY THE BUILDERS Study Text: Acts 4: 11-12 Introduction: - The context of this statement was in a speech made by Peter, who was defending himself in an interrogation by the local authorities, who were asking him how it was that he and John had apparently healed a man who had ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:11-12

Denomination: Pentecostal