Sermons on Those Who Reject:

Deep Stew Part 1 Series

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Jan 14, 2010

a study of chapter 11 verse 1 through verse 8

Ezekiel 11: 1 – 25 ‘Deep stew’ Part 1 “ 1 Then the Spirit lifted me up and brought me to the East Gate of the LORD’s house, which faces eastward; and there at the door of the gate were twenty-five men, among whom I saw Jaazaniah the son of Azzur, and Pelatiah the son of Benaiah, princes of the ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 11:1-8

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Finding Out Who Really Cares

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Jan 7, 2006

Who really cares about us? Not this world’s Herods, for fear lashes out destructively. We find care in those who, like the wise men, believe in us and give gifts for the future; and who, like Joseph, sacrifice for us. Epiphany at National Baptist Memor

Some people have friends. Some people have enemies. Most people have acquaintances. But everybody has people to do business with. The people you do business with -- usually, that’s not an intimate relationship. It’s a distant relationship, limited to transactions. We deal with people who may ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-23

Denomination: Baptist

What Is Your Calling? (Part 10) Series

Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Mar 10, 2016

The life of our Lord is a constant testimony to His desire to please the Father, more than anyone else. Thus, His actions and His words are always governed by the will of the Father. Think about what did Christ’s calling mean? THE CROSS ... Are you ready?

Opening Illustration: A missionary couple who had been gone from the US for years on end were finally coming home. They had faithfully served God and ministered among the poor, and had seen many lives brought into the kingdom of God. When they got off the airplane, there was a crowd of people ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:16-30

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Is Jesus Welcome Among Us? Series

Contributed by Christopher Benfield on Aug 16, 2017

As Jesus returned to His hometown of Nazareth for the second time, His reception was any better than the first visit. He was not welcomed among His own people. This passage begs the question - is Jesus really wanted and welcome in the average church?

Is Jesus Welcome among Us? Mark 6: 1-6 I trust we have met tonight to worship the Lord. He is our Savior, the Master of our lives, and the Rock upon which the church is built. Ours isn’t a civic organization conducting community business, but a living organism concerned with heavenly business. ...read more

Scripture: Mark 6:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

Blessing In Disguise (1 Samuel 30)

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Apr 26, 2025

Is rejection sometimes a blessing in disguise? Let's look at 1 Samuel 30.

Was David’s rejection by the Philistines and return home a blessing in disguise? Despite his horrendous sins, like plundering and murdering whole villages, why did God bless him? If God loved a man with so many faults like David, could He love us too? Let’s continue in 1 Samuel 30. Was it God’s ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Romans 11:1-10 Series

Contributed by Zak Saenz on Jan 3, 2007

Romans 11:1-10

Romans Chapter 11:1-10 1I ask then: Did God reject his people? By no means! I am an Israelite myself, a descendant of Abraham, from the tribe of Benjamin. 2God did not reject his people, whom he foreknew. Don’t you know what the Scripture says in the passage about Elijah—how he appealed to God ...read more

Scripture: Romans 11:1-10

Denomination: Bible Church

Not Us??

Contributed by The Rev Deniray Mueller on Feb 8, 2022

A hometown prophet is never accepted in his home

We just heard that Jesus went home to Nazareth to visit the family. By then, he was well-known as a teacher and rabbi and healer. You would have expected there would be a parade or a celebration that the hometown boy was back home. Because of his fame as a preacher and healer, the people of ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:21-30

Denomination: Episcopal

Medically Impaired, Divinely Perfect!

Contributed by Nora A. Jackson on Jun 14, 2008

Though the world may want to reject us, or we may want to reject ourselves, the love of God always welcomes us.

Medically Impaired, Divinely Perfect! Rom 5: 6-10, Heb 10:14 My Doctor, Sylvia, had me go in for a number of tests including several scans. Then from the results of all these tests, she diagnosed the cause of the problem: ‘this and that are a bit different from the normal…’. Now, several years ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 10:14

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Book Of Lamentations – Part 48 – Restoration And Rejection – How Do They Interact? Lamentations 5:20-22 Series

Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Oct 16, 2025

This is the last message in Lamentations, and part of it looks at the survivors and part of it draws pointers for us too. God never rejects a penitent sinner or one of His children who has gone astray. May the Lord bless each one who studies this remarkable book.

THE BOOK OF LAMENTATIONS – PART 48 – RESTORATION AND REJECTION – HOW DO THEY INTERACT? Lamentations 5:20-22 In this message we end the series in Lamentations and it has been very revealing to see so much material in this neglected bible book. There have been lessons all the way through. How ...read more

Scripture: Lamentations 5:20, 2 Peter 3:9, Lamentations 5:21, Malachi 1:7-8, Isaiah 55:7, Ezekiel 18:23-24, Ezekiel 33:11, Hosea 11:1, Hosea 11:2, Revelation 2:4, Lamentations 5:22, Habakkuk 3:2  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Building Prophets

Contributed by The Rev Deniray Mueller on Jul 12, 2021

a prophet is never recognized for their worth in their own hometown

Mark 6:1-13 May the words of my mouth be acceptable to you, O Lord, and encourage us to be ‘sent out’ to spread the Good News. Amen. We heard in the Gospel: Jesus left there and went to his hometown, accompanied by his disciples. When the Sabbath came, he began to teach in the synagogue, and ...read more

Scripture: Mark 6:1-13

Denomination: Episcopal

Part 1: Preparing For The Fight Series

Contributed by Pastor Randall Timblin on Nov 1, 2019

I was raised NOT to fight. My Father told me since I was knee-high that fighting was wrong and that I would get a “whoopin’” if he ever found out that I had been fighting.

The first fight I ever had was unofficial if you will and it was between a local farm-boy and myself. I was defeated, although it took awhile, and I ended up with two black eyes and some swelling to my jaw. I never asked for the fight but it happened and I was ill-prepared to defend ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:13-28, 1 Timothy 6:12-21

Denomination: *other

The Danger Of Knowing Too Much - When We Know Too Much!

Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on Mar 10, 2022

Knowing too much can be called “The Joseph’s Son Syndrome.” It will cause you reject the help you need; overlook people you need and ignore the possibility of what could be.

Sermon – When We Know Too Much! Luke 4:14-30 “Then Jesus returned to Galilee, filled with the Holy Spirit’s power. Reports about him spread quickly through the whole region. 15 He taught regularly in their synagogues and was praised by everyone. 16 When he came to the village of Nazareth, his ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:14-30, James 4:4-5, Isaiah 43:18-19

Denomination: Methodist

The Owner Of The Vineyard

Contributed by Rich O' Toole on Aug 7, 2023

Jesus' parable about the wicked vinedressers

The Owner of the Vineyard Mark 12:1-12 Good morning. Imagine owning a business for a long time and all of sudden, you have to leave town for an extended period, for some reason. You have poured your heart, soul, and all of your energy into this business, so it means everything to you. Since you ...read more

Scripture: Mark 12:1-12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Mother Who’s Faith Destroyed Pharaoh

Contributed by John Gaston on May 7, 2022

Mothers are the most powerful people in the world because they shape the next generation into what they will be. Jochebed, by her faith and trust in God, brought down the Egypt, which had dominated her nation for 400 years!

THE MOTHER WHO’S FAITH DESTROYED PHARAOH Exodus 1-2 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR 1. JOKE. a. A little boy was talking to the girl next door. "I wonder what my mother would like for Mother's Day?" b. The girl answered, "Well, you could promise to keep your room clean, go to ...read more

Denomination: Assembly Of God

A Job Description For God’s Messenger Series

Contributed by Jim Butcher on Mar 11, 2024

Some truths about some of the challenging aspects of trying to be a messenger for God.

A Job Description for God’s Messengers: - I’m going to keep this broad and include all of us who are called to share the good news of Christ. There would also be an avenue for preaching this sermon as the call of a preacher but I think the truths here are good for us in general. 1. We speak what ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 2:1-8

Denomination: Baptist