We can't eliminate rejection from our lives, but it doesn’t have the power to keep us from God's best. In this sermon, Pastor Allen Jackson discusses rejection, its causes, and God’s acceptance. Leaders like David, Moses, and our Lord Jesus all faced immense rejection in their lifetimes, and Pastor Allen speaks about how God helped each of them overcome. He also shares a few common causes of rejection: broken families, betrayal, and shame. While each of us will be touched by rejection in our lives, we don’t have to live in its bondage. We can find freedom through our acceptance into God’s Kingdom and His family.

We often think following God should be easy, but He frequently calls us to places, positions, and expressions of faith that can lead to conflict. In this sermon, Pastor Allen Jackson discusses this fact by offering five lessons we can learn from the life of King David. Many times, following God’s direction can lead to division or spiritual conflict, but when we are diligent to keep following God’s plans for our lives, He will always provide what we need. Every season comes with struggles, and as we continually learn about God and His Kingdom, we become better equipped to overcome hardships and rejection. Cooperating with God for His purposes is the greatest opportunity we’ve been given, so let’s listen and obey Him—even when it leads to adversity.

It’s not often talked about in our culture today, but we can experience both God’s intervention in our lives and the consequences of our sin. In this sermon, Pastor Allen Jackson discusses the anointing of King Saul over Israel in the book of 1 Samuel. He shares how the Israelites chose complaints over godliness, and how Samuel was obedient to the Lord even through rejection. The history of Israel teaches us many lessons, and in this chapter, we get to reflect on the condition of our hearts—so let’s practice repentance and strive to honor God daily.