Sermons on rejection of truth:

Embrace The Truth Series

Contributed by Christian Cheong on Dec 10, 2017

Seek the truth with sincerity, speak the truth with integrity, and stand by the truth with courage.

This passage is now the third in the series of Ahab’s encounters with the Word of God. • From chapters 20-22 the author recounted some incidents when the King was confronted by the Word of God. • The Lord has not rejected Ahab (yet) even though he has been stubborn and unbelieving. The first ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 22:1-28, Hebrews 3:7-13

Denomination: Independent/Bible

When A Brother Weeps.

Contributed by Anthony Smith on Jun 15, 2007

When we were still sinners, He saw a people that were in a state of denial, and rejection of truth. But out of the goodness of His heart, He sent a Savior to rescue the down hearted, lost, confused, and those in slavery.

When A Brother Weeps. Did you know that we serve a compassionate and caring Lord? When we were still sinners, He saw a people that were in a state of denial, and rejection of truth. But out of the goodness of His heart, He sent a Savior to rescue the down hearted, lost, confused, and ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:13-17

Denomination: Pentecostal

Why Truth Matters

Contributed by Chuck Colson on Aug 13, 2008

Why Truth Matters An Excerpt from The Faith By Charles Colson and Harold Fickett In February Zondervan published The Faith, Given Once, For All: What Christians Believe, Why They Believe It, and Why It Matters. An excerpt from Chapter 4: “Truth” is p

This article is from BreakPoint WorldView magazine: http://www.breakpoint.org/contentindex.asp?ID=146. -------------------------------------------------- Truth Matters Because the Heart of What We Believe Is at Stake The path of postmodern Christianity bears some chilling resem¬blances not only ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:20-21

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Grounded In Truth Series

Contributed by Troy Borst on Aug 24, 2004

Do you know what? We do the same thing. We say the same erroneous things to ourselves that the Jews did and we do not even realize it. We need to be grounded in truth with ourselves and with God.

GROUNDED IN TRUTH JOHN 8:31-41 INTRODUCTION... Was Popeye Right? By Karl Kruszelnicki’s abc.net.au/science 5-24-2001 The cartoon character Popeye is famous for eating spinach. Whenever he breaks open a can of spinach and eats it he gains enormous strength. Popeye was employed by the US ...read more

Scripture: John 8:31-41

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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

Good News - Rejected Series

Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Jan 15, 2013

Jesus' inaugural address is a bold proclamation that TODAY the Lord will move mightily in our lives and in our world.

Luke 4:14-30 “Good News—Rejected” INTRODUCTION On January 21, President Obama will deliver his inaugural address. He will give that address before and expected crowd of 700,000 people gathered around the capitol and millions of viewers watching the television broadcast. In ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:14-30

Denomination: Lutheran

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

Dealing With Rejection In Evangelism Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Mar 17, 2025

Rejection in evangelism is inevitable, but it should not discourage us from sharing the gospel. Jesus Himself was rejected, and He warned us that we would face the same. However, we must remain faithful, knowing that we are planting seeds that God will water in His time.

DEALING WITH REJECTION IN EVANGELISM By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Matthew 10:14 "And whosoever shall not receive you, nor hear your words, when ye depart out of that house or city, shake off the dust of your feet." Supporting Texts: John 15:18-20, Luke 10:16, Acts 13:50-51, 2 ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 10:14, John 15:18-20, Luke 10:16, Acts 13:50-51

Denomination: Assembly Of God

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

Jesus Rejected At Nazareth Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Mar 24, 2013

In this lesson we examine an example of Jesus' teaching and see how people responded to Jesus' teaching.

Scripture Last time we looked at a summary of Jesus’ ministry in Galilee (4:14-15). Today I would like to examine an example of Jesus’ teaching. Let’s read about Jesus’ teaching in Luke 4:16-30: 16 And he came to Nazareth, where he had been brought up. And as was his ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:16-30

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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

Rejecting A Grasshopper Mentality PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Nov 15, 2023

This sermon encourages us to focus on God's promises, love, and power, rather than our fears and problems, reminding us that we are God's children.

Good morning, dear friends. It's a blessing to be here with you today. We gather in love, in faith, in hope. We gather to share the word of God. To listen. To learn. To grow. Our Scripture today comes from the book of Numbers. Chapter 13, verse 33. It reads, "We saw the Nephilim there (the ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 13:33

Topics: Promise, Problem

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

Reasons For Rejecting Jesus

Contributed by Bart Leger on Feb 17, 2005

People reject Jesus for many reasons. Here we find a few reasons why.

Some excuses given to police: Seat belts: • I WASN’T wearing my seat belt as I was getting changed; • I KEEP getting in and out of the car and it’s a nuisance. Red lights: • I COULDN’T stop for the red light as I was going too fast; • I COULDN’T stop because it’s a heavy vehicle and I ...read more

Scripture: Acts 19:23-41

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Samuel - The Rejected Hero Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Oct 22, 2006

When the Israelites reject Samuel and cry out for a King, God essentially tells Samuel: it’s not about you. This simple piece of advice made a powerful difference for Samuel, and can do the same for us. Find out why.

OPEN: Years ago, when a person would use the telephone operator to help make phone calls, a small boy dialed "O" asked the operator to call a number for him. He didn’t speak clearly, so she had trouble understanding him and asked him to repeat the number several times. After about the fourth time ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 8:1-22

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ