Rejection

Outline for a sermon preached on February 11, 2017, entitled “Rejection” as part of “The Journey” series.

INTRODUCTION

1. We hate rejection.
2. There are two things every human being desires, to belong and have human dignity (Heinz Kohut).
3. We reject others.

OUTLINE

1. What does pure religion look like? (James 1:27)
   1. A comprehensive word for the specific ways in which a heart relationship with God is given outward expression.
   2. Pure religion ministers to the helpless.
   3. Pure religion is not controlled by the world.
2. Partiality has no part in Christianity. (James 2:1)
   1. Our faith empowers what we should do.
   2. Partiality means to “lift up a face.”
3. James gives an example of partiality. (James 2:2-4)
   1. We are dividing ourselves.
   2. We look at things that make us different.
   3. We do not look at the things which are the same.
4. James asks, “How do we see others?” (James 2:5-7)
   1. This is not anti-rich but pro-poor.
   2. The gospel offers so much to the poor and demands so much of the rich.
5. James asks, “How do you see yourself?” (James 2:8-11)
6. We all fail which is why we need the next two verses. (Jam 2:12-13)
   1. The law is to protect us from ourselves and each other.
   2. But the law is not enough.
   3. We should be glad God is not from Hazard, KY.
   4. We needed mercy.

CONCLUSION

1. PRAYER.