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  • Davon Huss avatar

    Misunderstanding Jesus Series

    Contributed by Davon Huss on Apr 6, 2015
     | 7,547 views

    Jesus was misunderstood by his father and mother, his family, political forces, and his followers (Seed thoughts from Back to God Hour, February 1989, Volume 35, Number 2)

    HoHum: John began to think about how blessed he was to have such a wonderful wife, and he decided to show his appreciation. So he went out and bought a box of candy and a dozen roses. When he got home, he decided to ring the door bell and surprise her. When Mary answered the door bell and saw him ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Crowd On Good Friday Series

    Contributed by Davon Huss on Mar 20, 2016
     | 9,491 views

    Disappointed with Jesus- Who was Jesus for... (Material adapted from Mickey Anders at: http://www.lectionary.org/Sermons/NT/01-Matt/Matt-21.01-11-WhoIsThis-Anders.htm)

    HoHum: Ever played the game where go up behind someone and cover their eyes with our hands and ask, “Quess who I am?” WBTU: Read Matthew 21:7-10 When Jesus came that Palm Sunday, he seems to be playing a game, "Guess who I am." Vs. 10- Who is this? I believe this question helps us ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Misunderstood

    Contributed by Ralph Andrus on Aug 1, 2005
    based on 8 ratings
     | 5,496 views

    How to solve misunderstanding

    Acts 6:1-7 Misunderstood • Bill Smith, a country shopkeeper, went to the city to buy goods. They were sent immediately and reached home before he did. When the boxes were delivered, Mrs. Smith, who was keeping the shop,, uttered a scream, seized a hatchet, and began frantically to open the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Misunderstood Gift

    Contributed by Brien Sims on Aug 4, 2008
     | 4,292 views

    No one understood free forgiveness

    A misunderstanding has occurred among many over the last few centuries. Throughout the last century, the meaning and understanding of the greatest gift in human history has been missed and may be lost all together. Every year that passes by brings with it the negativity and lack of truth that the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The One Who Is Misunderstood Series

    Contributed by Jonathan Mcleod on May 20, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 8,221 views

    Why do so many people misuderstand the true identity of Jesus? Many times it is a choice.

    Who is Jesus Christ? This is the ultimate question. Many answers have been given. • Muslims believe Jesus was a great prophet sent by God, but superseded by Mohammed. • Buddhists believe Jesus was a wise and enlightened man. • Mormons believe Jesus was a man who became a god. • Jehovah’s ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Friend Of The Misunderstood Series

    Contributed by Joseph Smith on Oct 21, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,004 views

    Misunderstand is accidentally or deliberate. Jesus dealt with the accidental by bringing witnesses, going to the root of the issue, and affirming the questioner; with the deliberate by refusing to make others happy, being true to Himself, letting actions

    It’s easy to be misunderstood. Misunderstanding happens all the time. It is very, very easy to be misunderstood. One way to be misunderstood is to be vague and hazy. Just mumble under your breath and utter ambiguities, and I guarantee that you will be misunderstood. Some of you are devotees of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Misunderstood Messiah Series

    Contributed by Jerry Cosper on Feb 29, 2012
    based on 4 ratings
     | 8,421 views

    Throughout the history of the world, man has misunderstood the Messiah. There are four misunderstandings in particular that we are going to look at.

    Throughout the history of the world, man has misunderstood the Messiah. There are four misunderstandings in particular that we are going to look at this evening in John 12: 20-36. READ 20-22. You might remember from last time that Jesus had just been hailed as the coming King and Messiah by ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Misunderstood Messiah Series

    Contributed by Jerry Cosper on Apr 2, 2024
     | 861 views

    There are four misunderstandings in particular that we are going to look at.

    Throughout the history of the world, we have misunderstood the Messiah. There are four misunderstandings in particular that we are going to look at this evening in John 12: 20-36. READ 20-22. You might remember from last time that Jesus had just been hailed as the coming King and Messiah by ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Misunderstood Meek Series

    Contributed by Kevin Cummins on Jun 16, 2011
     | 6,632 views

    Most people think that meek is a person who is a pushover, a person who other people can force their will upon them. They see someone who is meek as spineless and maybe even a coward. This sermon examines what it really means to be meek.

    Today we continue on in our series on the Beatitudes. Last week we looked at the attitude “Blessed are those who mourn for they shall be comforted.” We talked about the fact that it is good to mourn our own sin and shortcomings in our life. When we have sinned or have sin in our ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    The Gospel Misunderstood Series

    Contributed by Rick Burdette on Apr 9, 2012
    based on 3 ratings
     | 4,366 views

    The Gospel that saves us from work saves us to work

    The Gospel Misunderstood Ephesians 2: 8-10 (p 827) Feb. 19, 2012 INTRODUCTION: Here’s the premise of today’s message… “The gospel that saves us from work saves us to work.” Folks, if we want to see the people of God unleashed…really set free to ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Misunderstood In The Temple Series

    Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Jan 13, 2025
     | 509 views

    As we live our life of faith, the Holy Spirit will always be there to defend us in our time of need.

    Misunderstood in the Temple Text: Acts 21:26-36 Introduction 1. Illustration: One day, C.H. Spurgeon was walking through the English countryside with a friend. As they strolled along, the evangelist noticed a barn with a weathervane on its roof. At the top of the vane were these words: GOD IS LOVE. ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    The Misunderstood Missionaries

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Jun 7, 2001
    based on 41 ratings
     | 8,548 views

    How to overcome people who misunderstand God’s word, His will and His ways

    The Misunderstood Missionaries – Acts 14:1-20 Misunderstanding = Failure to understand people so as to disagree with them. Many misunderstandings lead to quarrels, conflicts or failure to show love to one another. Illustration:Army Law: An order that can be misunderstood will be misunderstood. ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Misunderstood Messiah Series

    Contributed by Davon Huss on Mar 18, 2023
     | 1,855 views

    Jesus is the misunderstood Messiah- how did that happen? (Title, outline and material adapted from Ray Pritchard at: https://www.keepbelieving.com/sermon/the-misunderstood-messiah/)

    HoHum: Sir, have you ever been here before? For 38 years Teddy Kollek served as the mayor of Jerusalem. Enormously popular in his day, he often met with Christian leaders to discuss issues of mutual interest, especially those pertaining to Israel’s security and the chances of peace in the Middle ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Misunderstood Mission Of Ministry

    Contributed by Dr. Craig Nelson on Aug 21, 2023
    based on 4 ratings
     | 1,938 views

    A message for Leadership about the roles of Pastor, Elder/Senior Citizens in the Church

    When I heard the call of God to enter Ministry as a teenager, He asked me to go to a specific Bible School I had never heard of or knew anything about. After finding it, I immediately enrolled. Looking back over my years of continuous education, I learned much, and continue to learn. Still, the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Misunderstood God: The Rock Star God Series

    Contributed by Ken Pell on Mar 23, 2013
     | 4,466 views

    Rock stars use people to love themselves; Jesus gave himself out of love for people.

    THE MISUNDERSTOOD GOD: THE ROCK STAR GOD** 1 CORINTHIANS 13:1-4; LUKE 19:28-40 Big Idea: Rock stars use people to love themselves; Jesus gave himself out of love for people. • Reading from the Old Testament: Isaiah 50:4-9a • Reading from the Psalms: Psalm 118:1-2, 19-29 • Reading from the ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene