In the sermon, "Rejected," Pastor Shawn introduces the campaign "He Gets Us," aiming to show the real image of Jesus. By sharing his personal, memorable experiences, he emphasizes that these pale in comparison to the wonder and power that people in the Bible experienced through Jesus.
The sermon focuses on Luke 4, in which Jesus, in the synagogue of Nazareth, declares Himself as the anointed one.Despite the initial admiration from the assembly, skepticism soon emerges as they begin to discern that Jesus is declaring Himself the Messiah. They question how Jesus, who grew up amongst them, can claim that they are in need of salvation. The assembly's pride and self-righteousness culminate in them driving Jesus from the synagogue and even wanting to harm him, demonstrating how familiarity can hinder individuals from recognizing their need for salvation.
As the sermon concludes, Pastor Shawn emphasizes Jesus’ mission to reach the marginalized, stating that they must follow in His footsteps. He makes a call to move away from pride and self-righteousness, accomplish humility, and realize the need for God's grace continually.
The sermon is a gentle challenge, encouraging those who feel marginalized and struggle with accepting their need for salvation to embrace grace and freedom offered by Jesus. In short, the sermon's key themes are Jesus' ministry to the marginalized, the dangers of pride and self-righteousness, and the importance of humility in accepting our need for grace.
