Sermons on The Lord Rejected:

Excuses For Rejecting God Series

Contributed by David Flowers on Oct 24, 2007

Part 5 in the series Faith Basics. This sermon looks at the six most common reasons that people do not turn to God.

Excuses for Rejecting God Faith Basics, part 5 Wildwind Community Church David K. Flowers September 23, 2007 Jesus told a story about the excuses people make for rejecting God. Luke 14:16-24 (NIV) 16 Jesus replied: "A certain man was preparing a great banquet and invited many guests. 17 At the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 14:16-24

Denomination: Free Methodist

#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

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

Divine Rejects... Not! Series

Contributed by Greg Nance on May 21, 2005

What are God’s plans for God’s people? Using personal history to interpret theology, Paul offers some surprizes.

Divine Rejects… NOT! Romans 11 Twice in this chapter Paul says: “I ask then…” Both of these set the stage for a discussion about God’s patience and plans for his people. Here are the questions: “I ask then, has God rejected his people?” (That’s verse one). And, “So I ask, did they stumble in ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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

The Pain Of Rejected Love

Contributed by Bradford Robinson on May 30, 2003

This sermon takes a look at the extent of God’s love for His creation, and the pain involved when we reject His pleas to come to Him. Also, it takes a look at the three ways we can respond to this love: Rejection, Indifference, or Acceptance.

Jodie was a young girl who sat next to me in my astronomy class back in High School. She was not your typical girl; she was the daughter of a wealthy dentist in town and was about as attractive as a girl her age could get. Her appearance was flawless but as her friend I knew she was a very ...read more

Scripture: Luke 13:34-35

Denomination: Methodist

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

Dealing With The Reality Of Rejection Series

Contributed by David Dewitt on Jan 20, 2008

Joseph dealt with the harsh reality of rejection

Dealing with the Reality of Rejection Genesis 37:1-33 Essential 100 Series January 20, 2008 Morning Service Introduction The year was 1858 and the Illinois legislature used what might be called a dirty political trick. The legislature gave newly elected U.S. Senate seat not to the man who won the ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 37:1-33

Denomination: Church Of God

Jesus Rejected At Nazareth Series

Contributed by David Swanger on Feb 1, 2024

Like the citizens of Nazareth, how much do I miss out on when I fail to see Jesus for who He is?

Great Lessons from the Life of Christ #9 Jesus Rejected at Nazareth (Mark 6:1-6) JESUS REJECTED AT NAZARETH (Mark 6:1-6) 1. I could not get past the lessons of these six verses. 2. While John the Baptist was a recluse preaching in deserted regions of Judea, Jesus was anything but a ...read more

Scripture: Mark 6:1-6

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

Election, Rejection And Restoration Series

Contributed by Mitchell Skelton on Jun 10, 2003

God’s promises concerning election. A study of Romans chapters 9-11

Romans Series Mitchell Skelton Election, Rejection, and Restoration Romans 9–11 INTRODUCTION Someone once said, “Try to explain election and you’ll lose your mind; try to explain away election and you’ll lose your soul.” MAIN BODY I. God’s Election - Romans 9 A. God is faithful to His ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Joseph: Rejected But Respected Series

Contributed by Jonathan Spurlock on Aug 11, 2022

The life of Joseph, son of Jacob, is one of the most interesting in the Bible. This message is mostly a summary of his life, from slave to sovereign to sustainer. Don't we all wish there were more Josephs!

Introduction: What comes to mind when you think about Joseph, son of Jacob? Many of us, including me, tend to think first of his “coat of many colors” and his dreams. That’s true, but that’s only part of the story. In fact, Joseph spent several years away from his family in a foreign land, rising ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 37:25-28, Genesis 41:38-45

Denomination: Baptist

Great Is The Servant Of The Lord

Contributed by Timm Meyer on Feb 25, 2010

Epiphany 2(A) - Great is the Servant of the Lord: Christ. In Christ eternity is revealed. This Savior is rejected. Mankind is redeemed.

GREAT IS THE SERVANT OF THE LORD (Outline) January 17, 2010 - Epiphany 2 - ISAIAH 49:1-6 INTRO: Much like last week we will study Isaiah’s description of the servant of the Lord. The Lord uses the term servant in a manner far different from how the world views this word. The ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 49:1-6

Denomination: Lutheran

Seek The Lord

Contributed by Jerry Owen on Dec 3, 2019

God calls out to us to come to Him. He gives us free will as to whether we follow Him or reject Him. How we respond, though, will affect our lives and eternal destiny.

SEEK THE LORD IS 55:1-13 1. GOD’S OFFER OF MERCY. IS 55:1-3a 1 “Ho! Every one who thirsts, come to the waters; And you who have no money come, buy and eat. Come, buy wine and milk Without money and without cost. 2 “Why do you spend money for what is not bread, And your wages for what does not ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 55:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

Christmas And The Day Of The Lord

Contributed by Michael Stark on Dec 19, 2010

Christmas condemns all who have rejected Christ, but it offers hope should such people turn in faith to the Son of God.

“Behold, the day is coming, burning like an oven, when all the arrogant and all evildoers will be stubble. The day that is coming shall set them ablaze, says the Lord of hosts, so that it will leave them neither root nor branch. But for you who fear my name, the sun of righteousness shall rise ...read more

Scripture: Malachi 4:1-6

Denomination: Baptist