Sermons on The Lord Rejected:

What Does Jesus See?

Contributed by Jim Kane on May 18, 2009

Communion Meditation for March 1, 2009 and the first of the Lenten Series, ‘The Body of Christ.’

We begin our Lenten Series for this year under the theme of ‘The Body of Christ.’ I picked this theme because I believe that it ties in with the two themes that we have already studied this year: being a peacemaker and a missionary. I also picked it because I believe as Paul wrote in 1 Corinthians ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:34

Denomination: Church Of God

Grace Versus Works - Saved By The Faith Of Jesus

Contributed by Dr. Craig Nelson on Aug 20, 2025

In the Bible, Jesus is often referred to as God's "free gift" (Romans 5:15 NIV). A person is free to reject that gift just as they are free to reject the offer of friendship and love from another.

Works-based Christianity is similar to the principle of Karma, which is the "law of the deed," a centuries-old worldwide belief that if you do good things, good will come back to you, and if you do bad things, bad will come back to you. It is believed that suffering is a result of a ...read more

Scripture: Luke 13:1-5, Matthew 7:23, Galatians 2:20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Make Me Like An Angel! Series

Contributed by Daniel Habben on Mar 21, 2011

Sermon on Third Petition of Lord's Prayer: “Your Will Be Done On Earth As It Is In Heaven”

How would you finish this sentence? “I want to be like…” When I was in junior high everyone on my basketball team would have said, “I want to be like Mike,” Michael Jordan that is. Perhaps you want to be like a famous singer, a celebrated author, or a successful ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:10

Denomination: Lutheran

Remember And Discern

Contributed by Ken Mckinley on Nov 5, 2022

A Communion Service

Remember and Discern Text: 1 Corinthians 11:17-34 OPEN WITH PRAYER AND THANKSGIVING It’s a pleasure to be back with you here at Fairview. I’ve been praying for you all since I last saw you, and so I want to say thank you for having me back on this Lord’s Day… Now I have to admit that I was told ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 11:17-34, Genesis 2:24

Denomination: Independent/Bible

One Day, God Will Rescue Us From Fools (Psalm 14:1-7) Series

Contributed by Garrett Tyson on Jul 5, 2022

There's different kinds of stupid. Defining a "fool," OT style. A psalm of confidence-- God will rescue us one day.

We continue our very sporadic study of the psalms today, by reading Psalm 14. Let's start by reading part of verse 1. (1) Of/for the director. Of/for David. He has said-- a fool-- in his heart/mind, "There is no God." There's lots of kinds of stupid in life. You can act ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 14:1-7, Psalm 74:18-22, 2 Samuel 13:1-14, Romans 3:9-18, 1 Samuel 25:1-31  (view more)  (view less)

My Shepherd

Contributed by Derek Geldart on Jun 26, 2017

The Lord is My Shepherd, in the heavens and the earth all I want is Him!

MY SHEPHERD Psalms 23 Online Sermon: http://www.mckeesfamily.com/?page_id=3567 The 23rd Psalm is arguably one of the most beloved chapters in the entire Bible. This “pearl of all Psalms,” has “dried many tears and supplied the mould into which many hearts have poured their peaceful faith.” ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 23:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

The Glory In Resurrection Series

Contributed by Christopher Benfield on Jan 23, 2019

As the women made their way to the Garden Tomb, their lives were filled with uncertainty. There were more questions than answers. Their hopes and dreams were shattered, buried with Jesus three days ago. However, when they arrived at the tomb, hope was provided through the resurrection!

The Glory in Resurrection Mark 16: 1-8 It had been a difficult time for those who loved and followed Jesus. The disciples and the faithful women were aware of His death upon the cross. No doubt their minds were filled with unanswered questions – what will we do now; where do we go from here; is ...read more

Scripture: Mark 16:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

Wives, Submit Yourselves To Your Husbands, As Is Fitting In The Lord. Series

Contributed by Ken Henson on Sep 23, 2017

I don’t accept the often, to me, lame attempts to somehow explain this passage away and act like the Bible, properly interpreted, has a 21st century view of marriage. It doesn’t. I think the biblical view is beautiful, but it is very much not modern.

18 Wives, submit yourselves to your husbands, as is fitting in the Lord. Wives First of all, there is no problem with the translation here, though I’ll clarify a bit in a moment. Ladies, how does this make you feel? You ok with this? Are you immediately thinking of reasons for exceptions? What if ...read more

Denomination: *other

Lessons Learned In Battle Series

Contributed by Curry Pikkaart on Oct 13, 2010

We can gain wisdom and gain faith from the lessons Israel learned in their journey through life’s battles.

“The Charge of the Light Brigade: Lessons Learned in Battle” Exodus 15:22-27 In 1997 the Detroit Red Wings, along with the State of Michigan, were in ecstatic euphoria following the Red Wing’s capture of the coveted Stanley Cup championship trophy. Celebrations were ongoing and the sweet taste of ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 15:22-27

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Sinfulness Saddens The Savior

Contributed by Timm Meyer on Aug 11, 2021

People reject God's truth and are accountable. Jesus seeks the sinners salvation.

SINFULNESS SADDENS THE SAVIOR (Outline) August 8, 2021 - Pentecost 11 - MATTHEW 23:34-39 INTRO.: Sinfulness brings sadness. Our world is filled with many sad things. It is all because of the effects of sin. God created a perfect world. Adam and Eve lived in God’s perfect creation. Ad-am ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 23:34-39

Denomination: Lutheran

God Looks At The Heart Series

Contributed by Todd Catteau on Jun 13, 2023

Samuel anoints David as the successor to Saul after he has been rejected as king.

The Crown – Season One – Episode 5 The Lord looks at the heart Today we will continue in 1 Samuel where the story has centered around Saul – the first king of Israel. But in 1 Samuel 16 the story shifts away from Saul to another character. You may have heard of him, David. Samuel is sent on a ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

As We Forgive Our Debtors Series

Contributed by Brad Bailey on Mar 10, 2013

A discussion about "as we also have forgiven our debtors" in the Lord's Prayer

Intro We are continuing in our series entitled: Soul Matters: Shaping life around the Lord’s Prayer. As we’ve gone line by line through this prayer… we begin to grasp that Jesus reveals the power of prayer is not about getting God to serve our will….but about how we ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:9-13

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

God's Power When Your World Crashes

Contributed by Clarence Eisberg on Jun 30, 2018

The gospel of Mark is answering the question who is Jesus? Mark 5 has miracles when two individual's world has crashed. Loss of hope, helplessness. some research from Bob Deffinbaugh 2004 and Rev. Ken Klaas phrases. Death is overcome. There is hope.

In Jesus Holy Name July 1, 2018 Text: Mark 5:22-24a Pentecost VI Redeemer “God’s Power When Your World Crashes” In last week’s gospel we saw Jesus quite a furious storm on the Sea of Galilee. The Disciples were amazed and asked: “What kind of ...read more

Scripture: Mark 5:22-24

Denomination: Lutheran

Following Jesus: Mark 3 Series

Contributed by Scott Bayles on Dec 19, 2022

Part 3 of 16: In this series, we follow Jesus chapter-by-chapter through the Gospel of Mark. This is Mark 3.

Following Jesus (3) Scott Bayles, pastor Scripture: Mark 3:1-6 Blooming Grove Christian Church: 1/15/2017 If you were with us the last couple of weeks, you know we recently began a sixteen-week journey that will take us from the banks of the Jordan River to an empty tomb on the outskirts of ...read more

Scripture: Mark 3:1-6

Denomination: Christian Church

Jesus Falls, Part I Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Jan 13, 2022

Jesus was taking on his shoulder a social rejection that had to be just as troubling as the feel of the cross.

Jesus Falls the First Time (Those of us who have had the privilege and honor of a pilgrimage to the Holy Land always make Jerusalem part of the holy time. There, although the Jewish Temple has been replaced by a grand mosque, we can see the very places we read about in the New Testament, the ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 52:13-15, Isaiah 53:1-6, Matthew 26:67, Hebrews 4:14-16

Denomination: Catholic