Sermons on jesus misunderstood:

The Misunderstood God: The "Its All About Me!" God Series

Contributed by Ken Pell on Mar 16, 2013

Greater love has no one than this, that he lay down his life for his friends.

THE MISUNDERSTOOD GOD**: THE “IT’S ALL ABOUT ME” GOD 1 CORINTHIANS 13:4 Big Idea: Greater love has no one than this, that he lay down his life for his friends. Supporting Scripture: John 15:12-13; Romans 2:4; Philippians 4:8; 1 If I speak in the tongues of men and of angels, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:1-4

Denomination: Nazarene

Jesus Takes A Walk - Mark 6:45-56 Series

Contributed by Darrell Ferguson on Oct 21, 2023

Jesus behaves as God, treading on the water. It confuses the disciples because they misunderstood the miracle of the loaves.

Mark 6:45 Immediately Jesus made his disciples get into the boat and go on ahead of him to Bethsaida, while he dismissed the crowd. 46 After leaving them, he went up on a mountainside to pray. 47 When evening came, the boat was in the middle of the lake, and he was alone on land. 48 he saw the ...read more

Scripture: Mark 6:45-56, Matthew 14:22-36

A New Hearing For Jesus Series

Contributed by David Flowers on May 4, 2008

Part 1 of a 13 week series Hearing Jesus Again. The purpose of today’s message is to show you how Jesus’ message is commonly misunderstood and to give you a framework for hearing it properly.

A New Hearing for Jesus Part 1 in series Hearing Jesus Again Wildwind Community Church David Flowers May 3, 2008 Have you ever wondered how the world would be different if Jesus had been a coconut? I mean, what if the person that he was, instead of being the Son of God, the founder of the ...read more

Scripture: John 14:3-6

Denomination: Free Methodist

Assumptions & Accusations Series

Contributed by Carl Willis on Aug 5, 2008

Jesus was misunderstood by His family and accused by the religious leaders. Jesus was willing to endure it all to bring about the assurance of forgiveness.

Assumptions & Accusations Mark 3:20-30 Mark 3:20-21 (HCSB) Then He went home, and the crowd gathered again so that they were not even able to eat. When His family heard this, they set out to restrain Him, because they said, “He’s out of His mind.” Misunderstood * The truth * Jesus had gone ...read more

Scripture: Mark 3:20-30

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

King Jesus

Contributed by Jim Drake on Apr 2, 2007

Jesus has promised to save us, but only when we receive Him as the kind of King He really is, not on our terms, but on His. He won’t be our Savior without being our Lord.

1. Jesus prophesied as King (19:28-36) a. OT prophesy b. Promised to save you 2. Jesus praised as King (19:37) a. Praised for mighty works b. Praised for what He can do for you (felt needs, false gospel) 3. Jesus misunderstood as King (19:38) a. Thought to be a political king b. Thought ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:28-42

Denomination: Baptist

Is It Possible The Church Has Misunderstood Malachi 3:8-11? Series

Contributed by Barry O Johnson on Jan 2, 2018

Christians have been taught that the tithe is a "spiritual bill" they must pay in order to keep the "windows of heaven" open. Is it possible that this passage is being used to teach something that it does not teach?

As a child, before my brothers and sisters and I would sit down for breakfast, we asked our father what we could do to please him so that he would let us eat. He’d tell us. If we wanted lunch money for school we would ask our father what would please him. He’d tell us. At supper time, as we sat ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:19-23, Malachi 1:6-14, Malachi 3:8-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Go! And See The Suffering Servant - Isaiah 53:3-4 Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Mar 30, 2025

Throughout history, people have misunderstood who Jesus truly is. Many see Him as a wise teacher, a miracle worker, or even a religious revolutionary. Isaiah 53 paints a powerful, prophetic picture of Jesus as the Suffering Servant—the One who took our place, bore our pain, and carried our sorrow.

Go! And See the Suffering Servant - Isaiah 53:3-4 Introduction Throughout history, people have misunderstood who Jesus truly is. Many see Him as a wise teacher, a miracle worker, or even a religious revolutionary. But Isaiah 53 paints a powerful, prophetic picture of Jesus as the Suffering ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 53:3-4, John 1:10-11, Matthew 8:16-17, 2 Corinthians 5:21, Matthew 27:41-43  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

It Is Good For Us To Be Here!

Contributed by John Dobbs on Mar 2, 2019

On the Mount of Transfiguration Peter said "It is good for us to be here". He misunderstood, but he was so right!

It Is Good For Us To Be Here Matthew 17:1-8 Introduction Long ago David rejoiced to worship God. “I was glad when they said unto me, Let us go into the house of the Lord. (Psalm 122:1, KJV). Thom Rainer asked ministers in a poll what excuses they had heard from people who choose not to ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 17:1-8

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

God’s Forever Family

Contributed by Scott Spencer on Apr 4, 2014

We are often misunderstood in this life. Often as believers seeking to serve God, we are misunderstood. Sometimes we are even opposed by well-intentioned people. Now, when those people are member of our family, it makes it increasingly difficult.

God’s Forever Family Mark 3:31-35 31 Then His mother and His brothers arrived, and standing outside they sent word to Him and called Him. 32 A crowd was sitting around Him, and they said to Him, “Behold, Your mother and Your brothers are outside looking for You.” ...read more

Scripture: Mark 3:31-35

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

The Return Of Jesus Christ (Luke, Part 10) Series

Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Mar 28, 2022

This chapter gives us comprehensive insight into the return of Jesus, however, it can be one of the most misunderstood passages. We must be careful to hear and listen to what the Spirit is saying!

The Return of Jesus Christ (Luke, Part 10) Luke 21:5-36 Introduction / Recap - Last week, we saw Jesus’ triumphant entry into Jerusalem -- This fulfilled God’s prophecy of Zechariah 9:9, “Messiah riding on a colt” -- It also announced Jesus as the Messiah promised by God -- Re: He took this ...read more

Scripture: Luke 21:5-36, John 16:33, Psalm 7:1, Matthew 25:13

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Romans 6:23: "a Badly Misunderstood Verse" Series

Contributed by Garrett Tyson on Dec 15, 2021

Romans 6:23 contrasts the ultimate fate of people who live as slaves to Sin, and those who live as slaves to God. The sermon reads 6:23 in the larger context of chapter 6.

When I was a teenager, my youth group taught me something called the Romans Road, which was designed as a tool to help me tell people the good news about Jesus. Romans 6:23 is part of the Romans Road. Let's start by just reading it, in the ESV: 23 For the wages of sin is death, but the ...read more

Scripture: Romans 6:1-23

The Spirit Helps Us Serve When We Are Misunderstood, Maligned Or Mistreated

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 22, 2001

The Spirit Helps us Serve When we are mistreated, maligned, or mistreated

Jan 23rd I Cor. 4:8-13 Theme - The Spirit gives us the supernatural capacity to serve while being mistreated, misunderstood, and maligned. Have you ever wondered how the Godly can serve during times of mistreatment? There is more power in the open hand than in the clenched fist. Consider how ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 4:8-13

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

How Will You Respond To Jesus? Series

Contributed by Dana Chau on Sep 17, 2022

Have you ever responded incorrectly to someone because you misunderstood his or her request? What if you knew the truths about Jesus Christ that would guide the way you respond to Him? Get ready to explore the responses of others to Jesus in the Bible!

How will you respond to Jesus? Matthew 2:1-18 (If you feel this sermon is helpful, you are welcome to visit www.danachau.com for a free online course.) What do you think of when you hear the reading of Matthew 2? I thought of the Christmas nativity scene. But if you were listening carefully, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-18

Denomination: *other

Master Passion Series

Contributed by Rich O' Toole on Nov 23, 2022

Jesus is misunderstood by His family and accused of being demon possessed by the Scribes

Master Passion (11/27/22) Mark 3:20-35 Good Morning, Passion can be defined as an inclination or desire to do something a person likes to do or thinks is important. The Spanish poet and theater director Federico Garciá Lorca used the word duende (Dwen-day), or life force, to signify a deep ...read more

Scripture: Mark 3:20-35

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

God Revealed To Us Series

Contributed by Brady Boyd on Aug 13, 2020

The book of Revelation is wildly misunderstood.

Revelation 1 God Revealed to Us August 16, 2020 The book of Revelation is wildly misunderstood. Common misunderstandings: 1. It’s a secret code about the end times. 2. It’s complicated, so only Bible experts should read it. The book of Revelation is a gift to us, pulling us into a world of sky ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 1:1-3, Matthew 4:1-4, Revelation 1:8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational