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Young Adult Pastor Gary Jones continues our series on Mark.Have you ever felt like you're just too inadequate to be used by God for anything significant? We often disqualify ourselves before we even begin. But what if our focus is in the wrong place?As followers of Jesus, he calls all of us to step out in faith to boldly proclaim his urgent message to a broken world. But our confidence is not in ourselves, because we may be flawed instruments, but we are in the hands of a perfect God.If you want to know practically how to follow Jesus and make him known even through challenges and opposition, this message is for you.Thank you for listening to this message from Northwest Hills Community Church in Corvallis, Oregon, on June 21, 2026, at 9:00am. You can find us online at nwhills.com.Key Moments00:00 Welcome00:54 Message: Sent Out in Faith - God Uses Flawed Instruments01:57 Why Mission Matters04:36 Jesus Rejected at Nazareth08:04 Sending the Twelve Out13:08 Four Ways to Go19:50 Repentance and Gospel Truth24:36 Opposition and John the Baptist33:21 Closing: A Flawed Instrument in His Hands
Every week, members of The Gospel Project for Kids team offer guidance to help you as you prepare to teach each session to preschoolers and kids. This week, we discuss Unit 22, Session 2—Jesus Rejected in Nazareth.
Subscribe and Follow. Thanks! - NOTES AVAILABLE AT: https://www.gracereach.org/luke - In this teaching, Brad explains that Jesus was rejected in his own synagogue after reveling he was the Christ. This teaching and other teachings are available on the Gracereach website: https://www.gracereach.org/luke - For more of Brad's resources, see below.Brad's books are all available on Amazon in Paperback.Revelation Volume 1: Judgment On First-Century Israelhttps://www.amazon.com/dp/B0F7GBG42CRevelation Volume 2: War On The Saintshttps://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FN3XR59L490 Years Determined: The Seventy Years of Daniel Explainedhttps://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DPX7VZY5Nebuchadnezzar's Dream and the Kingdom of Grace -https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0D9YFCXC8/Toxic Discipleship: Restoring the Gospel - https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CNN8PB7LAddicted To Grace: A New Life Awaits - https://www.amazon.com/Addicted-Grace-New-Life-Awaits/dp/0578407760Forgiven and Cleansed: 1 John 1:9 In Context - https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08N3NBPPRReturn to Grace: A Commentary on Galatians - https://www.amazon.com/Return-Grace-Commentary-Brad-Robertson/dp/B08HV8HRTCStrategic Church: Reaching The World With Grace - https://www.amazon.com/Strategic-Church-Strategy-Reach-World/dp/B08733MRWWThe Story of Grace: Your Life Will Never Be The Same - https://www.amazon.com/dp/0692084940Website: https://www.gracereach.orgFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/Bradr1966YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UClip-czxRgZbxtWg-w2YL7APodcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-gracereach-podcast-with-brad-robertson/id1503583444 (You may listen to Brad's podcast on iTunes, Spotify, Anchor, Google Podcasts, and most all podcast platforms.)If you would like to donate to Brad's ministry, Gracereach, to help reach more and more people with the good news of God's grace. click here:https://www.gracereach.org/donatetogracereachThank you!
Episode 149 of 2 Minute Disciple Season 5 explores the sobering story of Jesus returning to His hometown in Mark 6:1–6. The people of Nazareth were amazed by His wisdom and miracles—until familiarity turned their amazement into offense. “Isn't this just the carpenter?” In this contemplative Christian podcast episode, Nick reflects on the danger of becoming so familiar with Jesus, church, Scripture, and spiritual language that we stop truly seeing Him. The people closest to Jesus struggled to receive Him because they thought they already knew Him. Their unbelief became a barrier to what He wanted to do among them. Through a peaceful rhythm of slowing down, reading Scripture, noticing, meditating, responding in prayer, and practicing a daily spiritual habit, listeners are encouraged to approach Jesus again with humility, openness, and wonder. This episode is for anyone feeling spiritually numb, disconnected, overly familiar with faith, or longing to encounter Jesus in a fresh way. It is a reminder that wonder keeps faith alive—and Jesus still desires to reveal Himself in the familiar places of our lives.
John the Baptist had prepared the people to accept Jesus. However, in this episode we find John in Prison. This imprisonment seemed very unfair to both John and his disciples. Why did God allow John to suffer? We will find the answer to this question in this exciting episode.Year B Quarter 2 Week 21All Bible verses are from the NKJVFind the Lessons Here: https://mybiblefirst.org/?module=products&func=product&id2=25Connect with Us:Website: https://startingwithjesus.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/startingwithjesusFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/startingwithjesus
John the Baptist had prepared the people to accept Jesus. However, in this episode we find John in Prison. This imprisonment seemed very unfair to both John and his disciples. Why did God allow John to suffer? We will find the answer to this question in this exciting episode.Year B Quarter 2 Week 21All Bible verses are from the NKJVFind the Lessons Here: https://mybiblefirst.org/?module=products&func=product&id2=25Connect with Us:Website: https://startingwithjesus.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/startingwithjesusFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/startingwithjesus
John the Baptist had prepared the people to accept Jesus. However, in this episode we find John in Prison. This imprisonment seemed very unfair to both John and his disciples. Why did God allow John to suffer? We will find the answer to this question in this exciting episode.Year B Quarter 2 Week 21All Bible verses are from the NKJVFind the Lessons Here: https://mybiblefirst.org/?module=products&func=product&id2=25Connect with Us:Website: https://startingwithjesus.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/startingwithjesusFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/startingwithjesus
John the Baptist had prepared the people to accept Jesus. However, in this episode we find John in Prison. This imprisonment seemed very unfair to both John and his disciples. Why did God allow John to suffer? We will find the answer to this question in this exciting episode.Year B Quarter 2 Week 21All Bible verses are from the NKJVFind the Lessons Here: https://mybiblefirst.org/?module=products&func=product&id2=25Connect with Us:Website: https://startingwithjesus.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/startingwithjesusFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/startingwithjesus
John the Baptist had prepared the people to accept Jesus. However, in this episode we find John in Prison. This imprisonment seemed very unfair to both John and his disciples. Why did God allow John to suffer? We will find the answer to this question in this exciting episode.Year B Quarter 2 Week 21All Bible verses are from the NKJVFind the Lessons Here: https://mybiblefirst.org/?module=products&func=product&id2=25Connect with Us:Website: https://startingwithjesus.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/startingwithjesusFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/startingwithjesus
John the Baptist had prepared the people to accept Jesus. However, in this episode we find John in Prison. This imprisonment seemed very unfair to both John and his disciples. Why did God allow John to suffer? We will find the answer to this question in this exciting episode.Year B Quarter 2 Week 21All Bible verses are from the NKJVFind the Lessons Here: https://mybiblefirst.org/?module=products&func=product&id2=25Connect with Us:Website: https://startingwithjesus.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/startingwithjesusFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/startingwithjesus
Luke: To the Least, the Last, & the LostTyler WillisIn Luke 4:16–30, we see a hometown crowd shift instantly from amazement to fury. While they were initially captivated by Jesus' words, their hearts hardened when He refused to fit their expectations. By reading Isaiah 61, Jesus declares Himself the long-awaited Savior who brings freedom to the captive and sight to the blind. However, as John 1:11 reminds us, "He came to his own, and his own people did not receive him." Jesus does not come to affirm our comforts or meet our demands; He comes to offer the grace of true repentance.
In this concluding message of Matthew 13, Pastor Karl unpacks the final three parables of Jesus — the Hidden Treasure, the Pearl of Great Price, and the Net — and challenges the common interpretations most of us have grown up hearing.Rather than reading these parables through a modern American lens, Pastor Karl takes us back into a first-century Jewish mindset to uncover what Jesus was really communicating. The treasure hidden in the field isn't something we purchase with our devotion — it's a picture of Jesus himself, who in joy gave everything to redeem his chosen people. The pearl of great price wasn't a treasure to the Jews at all, which is exactly the point: Jesus was revealing the shocking mystery that Gentiles — the unclean, the outsiders — would be included in the kingdom of God. And the parable of the net reminds us that not all roads lead to heaven, and that a day of separation is coming.Pastor Karl also draws a striking connection to the book of Ruth, showing how Boaz purchasing the field to gain Ruth as his bride foreshadowed what Jesus would do for his people — buying the field to possess the treasure within it.The message closes with one of the hardest passages for any pastor to preach at his own church: Jesus returning to his hometown, only to be met with familiarity and low expectation. The takeaway is pointed — low expectation limits reception. The messenger can be overlooked, but the message cannot: God chose to treasure you, not because of anything you offered, but because of the price his Son was willing to pay.Watch all our sermons on our youtube channel "Flipside Christian Church"Join us in person 8:00am, 9:30am & 11:00am every Sunday morning.37193 Ave 12 #3h, Madera, CA 93636For more visit us at flipside.churchFor more podcasts visit flipsidepodcasts.transistor.fm
In this podcast Wes Mann preached on Matthew 13/14
Jesus suffers in soul and body so we will not have to for eternity. Old Testament Lesson: Isaiah 42:1-9 http://media.urclearning.org/audio/tm-rejected-03-22-2026.MP3
Jesus suffers in soul and body so we will not have to for eternity. Old Testament Lesson: Isaiah 42:1-9 http://media.urclearning.org/audio/tm-rejected-03-22-2026.MP3
Pastor Ben preaches on Luke 4:14-30
Introduction (00:00 - 7:13)The Parable of the Treasure (7:14 - 16:44)The Parable of the Pearl (16:45 - 28:48)The Parable of the Net (28:49 - 30:46)Jesus Rejected at Nazareth (30:47 - 32:40)New and Old Treasures (32:41 - 38:37)
Jesus Rejected( Matthew 13: 53-58 )
Scripture: Luke 4:14-30 Sermon Series: Found By Love Preacher: Nathan Hodgson
In Luke 4, we see a powerful contrast that still exists today: those who reject Jesus and those who receive Him. In Nazareth, people admired Jesus' gracious words but rejected His truth, allowing pride and familiarity to harden their hearts. In Capernaum, people listened, believed, asked in faith, and experienced the authority and healing power of Christ. This message challenges us to examine our own response to Jesus. Are we merely impressed by Him, or are we humbly receiving Him with ears to hear? Those who receive Jesus come to Him in faith, make their needs known, and bring others to Him, discovering they have nothing to lose and everything to gain.
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Mark 6 Part 1:Jesus rejected at Nazareth. The random turning today brings us back to the topic we covered last week by random turning in Matthew 14! So the Holy Spirit is directing us back to the me subject to learn other details about it! Come and see! ;() Please like, subscribe, and leave a comment! If you want to email me to ask any questions, you can do so at the email address below! If you are blessed by today's episode, and you would like to offer part of your tithes to my Bible Study efforts, you can do so by going to PayPal and donating at my PayPal address which is: ReneHoladay@gmail.com Just go to "PayPal.com" sign in, and then enter my email address above and it will send your donation to me! You can donate anything from $5, on up, and if you want to, you can also make it recurring each month. ;() Thank you for watching and God Bless you all! ;()
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Jesus, having finished these parables, now returns to His hometown. Matthew writes that Jesus was not welcomed by those of His hometown nor by His own family. As Dr. Mitchell points out, they still thought of Jesus as just a carpenter, or the carpenter's son and not as the Messiah sent from God. Who do you believe Jesus is?Then Matthew writes of Herod who thought Jesus was John the Baptist raised from the dead and doing these miracles.Matthew says Jesus, upon hearing of the death of John, retired alone to a desolate area.But the crowds heard of Him and followed Him and He had compassion of them. Here is the one and only miracle that all four Gospels record. It is the feeding of the 5000. Here is Dr. Mitchell on the Unchanging Word Bible Broadcast, Matthew 13:53.
Merlin Miller continues the Gospel of Mark series, with this 21st sermon taken from Mark 6:1-6 and entitled Jesus Rejected. Despite Jesus' demonstration of his great power, when he comes to his own hometown, he is rejected by them. Rather than stand in accusation against those who rejected Jesus, we should examine how their rejection illuminates the humanity, and tendency to reject Jesus, that is present in all of us.
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This sermon explores the story of "Jesus Rejected at Nazareth," Luke 4:16-30.
We hope you enjoy today's Scripture reading and devotional aimed at motivating you to apply God's word while strengthening your heart and nurturing your soul. Today's Bible reading is Mark 6:1–6. To read along with the podcast, grab a print copy of the devotional. Browse other resources from Kathleen B. Nielson. ESV Bible narration read by Kristyn Getty. Follow us on social media to stay up to date: Instagram Facebook Twitter
Zech Schiebout – Mark 6:1-6
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Written and directed by Erik Jones.After performing mighty works, Jesus made a visit to His hometown. Instead of being celebrated as a hometown hero, He received a very different reception.Read Online: https://lifehopeandtruth.com/god/who-is-jesus/jesus-rejected-in-nazareth/
1. His friends are responsible (26:69-75) 2. His enemies are responsible (27:1-10) 3. You are responsible (27:11-26)
This episode is part 9 in a study of the Gospel of Luke. In this episode Jesus Rejected at Nazareth his hometown. But just what was it Jesus said that got people so mad? It was when Jesus talked about God showing grace to those who were outsiders. https://thebiblestudypodcast.com/luke-4-jesus-rejected-at-nazareth/ Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.
Why Was Jesus Rejected by Strong Tower Bible Church
Jake preaches from Luke 4:14-30.
Co-Pastor Rev. Mimi Walker preached on Feb 2, 2025. Texts: 1 Corinthians 13:1-7 and Luke 4:21-30. The Church at Ponce & Highland is a multiracial, pro-LGBTQ, economically diverse, member-led church in intown Atlanta. We value radical inclusivity, thoughtful spirituality, and caring community. To learn more, hit subscribe or visit http://churchatponceandhighland.org/
In this lecture, we explore Luke 4:14-30, where Jesus returns to Galilee, filled with the Holy Spirit's power and teaching in synagogues, before arriving in his boyhood home of Nazareth. Initially, he is welcomed and admired by the crowd, but a rapid shift occurs as he proclaims a powerful truth about his messianic mission, which ultimately leads to disbelief and violent rejection from those who know him best. This passage invites reflection on the complexities of Jesus' calling and the nature of acceptance.The discussion begins with a commendation of the deacon team, highlighting their tireless contributions to the community, particularly in acts of care following a recent funeral. This sets the stage for understanding the early church's role in mirroring the love and compassion of Christ—a theme echoed in Jesus' reading from Isaiah. Through this lens, the lecture juxtaposes ancient funerary societies and cultural expectations surrounding communal care, linking it to how Jesus embodies the fulfillment of prophetic promise.As the passage unfolds, Jesus reads from Isaiah, proclaiming good news for the poor, freedom for captives, sight for the blind, and liberation for the oppressed. His assertion that "the scripture has been fulfilled in your hearing today" initially amazes the congregants, yet their wonder quickly turns to skepticism as they recognize him as Joseph's son. This reaction opens the door to a critical examination of how familiarity breeds contempt and how the expectations of the community can dampen their receptivity to divine truth. The lecture then transitions into a deeper analysis of the varying interpretations of Jesus' mission. It categorizes perspectives into social, supernatural, and salvific readings, emphasizing the importance of holistic understanding in grasping the entirety of Jesus' purpose. The social reading addresses the liberation from socio-economic oppression, while the supernatural reading emphasizes miraculous healing and deliverance from spiritual forces. Lastly, the salvific reading focuses on forgiveness and salvation from sin.Moreover, the speaker warns against the temptation to select which aspects of Jesus' ministry to embrace, termed the "a la carte Jesus." This critique resonates with historical and contemporary issues within Christianity, where certain segments focus narrowly on either social justice or personal salvation while sidelining the other. He challenges listeners to acknowledge how often they desire specific parts of Jesus' message while resisting complete acceptance.As the narrative progresses, Jesus uses historical examples from the lives of the prophets Elijah and Elisha to illustrate that God's mission often extends beyond the borders of Israel, thus provoking anger among his audience. The insistence on who is included in salvation and support reveals a broader theological tension regarding exclusivity and the radical inclusiveness of God's grace. This confrontation leads to an attempt on Jesus' life—symbolizing a rejection not just of a man, but of the expansive and challenging nature of the Gospel.The closing segments push audiences to ponder their own responses to Jesus' message, highlighting the necessity of embracing his full identity as the Savior, healer, and liberator without succumbing to the temptation of selective belief. The prayerful conclusion requests courage and unity within the believer community, emphasizing interdependence in embodying the Kingdom of God.Overall, the lecture invites listeners to reflect on their own perceptions of Jesus and to engage deeply with the fullness of his teachings, challenging them to recognize the comprehensive nature of the Kingdom that resists compartmentalization of faith.
Jesus Rejected at Nazareth | Luke 4:16–30 What a comfort to know that Jesus brings His gifts to you! In this message, we reflect on how Christ comes to us in our poverty, captivity, blindness, and oppression, offering the sanctity and beauty of life both now and forever. Though rejected in His hometown of Nazareth, Jesus continues to shine the light of His love upon us, forgiving us, washing us, feeding us, and giving us life. He comes to you in your struggles: When you've been chasing what doesn't last, He brings true treasure. When you're captive to sin, He sets you free. When you're blinded by worldly distractions, He opens your eyes. When you're oppressed by darkness, He declares a lifetime—an eternity—of the Lord's favor. Today this Scripture has been fulfilled in your hearing. Join us as we explore this powerful moment in Luke's Gospel and rejoice in the gifts Christ gives.
Jesus Rejected at Nazareth | Luke 4:16–30 What a comfort to know that Jesus brings His gifts to you! In this message, we reflect on how Christ comes to us in our poverty, captivity, blindness, and oppression, offering the sanctity and beauty of life both now and forever. Though rejected in His hometown of Nazareth, Jesus continues to shine the light of His love upon us, forgiving us, washing us, feeding us, and giving us life. He comes to you in your struggles: When you've been chasing what doesn't last, He brings true treasure. When you're captive to sin, He sets you free. When you're blinded by worldly distractions, He opens your eyes. When you're oppressed by darkness, He declares a lifetime—an eternity—of the Lord's favor. Today this Scripture has been fulfilled in your hearing. Join us as we explore this powerful moment in Luke's Gospel and rejoice in the gifts Christ gives.
Jesus Rejected at Nazareth - Lectionary: The Third Sunday of Epiphany 1/26/2025 by Shawn Ozbun
Jesus Rejected at Nazareth | Luke 4:16–30 What a comfort to know that Jesus brings His gifts to you! In this message, we reflect on how Christ comes to us in our poverty, captivity, blindness, and oppression, offering the sanctity and beauty of life both now and forever. Though rejected in His hometown of Nazareth, Jesus continues to shine the light of His love upon us, forgiving us, washing us, feeding us, and giving us life. He comes to you in your struggles: When you've been chasing what doesn't last, He brings true treasure. When you're captive to sin, He sets you free. When you're blinded by worldly distractions, He opens your eyes. When you're oppressed by darkness, He declares a lifetime—an eternity—of the Lord's favor. Today this Scripture has been fulfilled in your hearing. Join us as we explore this powerful moment in Luke's Gospel and rejoice in the gifts Christ gives.
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In this powerful sermon, Pastor Derek explores the contrasting responses to Jesus' message and presence in two key cities: Nazareth and Capernaum. In Luke 4:14-44, we see how one city rejected Jesus as the Messiah, while the other embraced Him with open arms and full faith. Through this contrast, Pastor Derek delves into the deeper lessons we can learn from their reactions—challenging us to examine our own hearts and how we respond to Christ’s invitation. As we reflect on the rejection of Jesus in His hometown of Nazareth, Pastor Derek highlights the danger of familiarity and unbelief. In contrast, the reception of Jesus in Capernaum serves as a powerful example of faith and openness to God's transformative power. Through these two cities, we learn valuable applications for our daily lives—how we might either resist or receive the life-changing message of the Gospel, and what it means to fully welcome Jesus into every area of our lives. Join us as we reflect on the lessons from this pivotal passage in Luke and discover how we can live out a more faithful, responsive walk with Jesus today. Key Takeaways: The difference between rejection and reception of Jesus The dangers of familiarity and closed hearts How to cultivate a welcoming heart for Christ's presence in our lives Practical applications for living in faith and obedience Listen now and be encouraged to receive Jesus wholeheartedly, just as the people of Capernaum did!
In this powerful sermon, Pastor Derek explores the contrasting responses to Jesus' message and presence in two key cities: Nazareth and Capernaum. In Luke 4:14-44, we see how one city rejected Jesus as the Messiah, while the other embraced Him with open arms and full faith. Through this contrast, Pastor Derek delves into the deeper lessons we can learn from their reactions—challenging us to examine our own hearts and how we respond to Christ’s invitation. As we reflect on the rejection of Jesus in His hometown of Nazareth, Pastor Derek highlights the danger of familiarity and unbelief. In contrast, the reception of Jesus in Capernaum serves as a powerful example of faith and openness to God's transformative power. Through these two cities, we learn valuable applications for our daily lives—how we might either resist or receive the life-changing message of the Gospel, and what it means to fully welcome Jesus into every area of our lives. Join us as we reflect on the lessons from this pivotal passage in Luke and discover how we can live out a more faithful, responsive walk with Jesus today. Key Takeaways: The difference between rejection and reception of Jesus The dangers of familiarity and closed hearts How to cultivate a welcoming heart for Christ's presence in our lives Practical applications for living in faith and obedience Listen now and be encouraged to receive Jesus wholeheartedly, just as the people of Capernaum did!
Pastor Matt continues our study in Mark as we come to an interesting passage, acting as somewhat of a bookend between the previous two chapters. In light of the parable of the sower, we learn and are encouraged by Jesus' example, even despite his rejection from his hometown.