Sermons on scriptural misinterpretation:

Does God Help Those Who Help Themselves? PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Nov 7, 2023

This sermon explores misinterpretations of mainstream beliefs, the importance of mutual aid in Scripture, and the mandate for mercy and mutual support in our lives.

Welcome, my dear brothers and sisters in Christ. We gather here today, not as strangers or mere acquaintances, but as a family bound together by the love of our Savior. In the sanctuary of God's presence, we find comfort, solace, and wisdom. So, let's prepare our hearts to receive the Word of God ...read more

Scripture: Luke 5:17-26

Topics: Statements, Not Biblical

Getting It Right Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Apr 28, 2017

Work hard at handling the Word of God because how we handle God’s Word determines whether we’ll be an approved worker or an ashamed wanderer.

Getting it Right 2 Timothy 2:14-19 Rev. Brian Bill April 22-23, 2017 The Bible clearly says, “There is no God.” Does that surprise you? I’m not making that up. This strong statement comes as a direct quotation from Psalm 14:1. That’s a problem, isn’t it? How could the Bible, which is all ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 2:14-19

Denomination: Baptist

Knowing God's Will Through Scripture Series

Contributed by Jeff Simms on Jun 28, 2005

How to know God’s will through scripture

SBC Philippi 5/22/05 am Rev. Jeff Simms Knowing God’s Will: Through Scripture Psalm 119:97-105 Primary Purpose: How to know and understand God’s will through Scripture One of the things that believers often struggle with is how do I know God’s will. Usually, they are talking about a ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 119:97-105

Denomination: Baptist

Scripture's Praise Of The Virtous Woman

Contributed by Walter Pankow on Apr 14, 2004

A Mother’s Day sermon on Proverbs 31 written around 1928.

Proverbs 31:10-31 Vol. 1, page 51 This is called Mother’s day, but there is no reason why we should especially celebrate it in the church. It is not a church festival commemorating any great even in the salvation of mankind, neither a national festival decided this shall be mother’s day and it ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 31:1-31

Denomination: Lutheran

The High View Of Women In Scripture

Contributed by Brian La Croix on May 8, 2004

Mother’s Day 2004. Not about motherhood per se, but about womanhood in general.

The High View of Women in Scripture Various Scripture May 9, 2004 Introduction I happen to be a fan of women. I like the idea of womanhood in general, and I¡¦m a huge fan of one woman in particular. I think God had a good idea when He invented women. Maybe that¡¦s just me, but let me take a ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:27, Ephesians 5:25-28

Denomination: Wesleyan

The Scriptures And Our Great Salvation

Contributed by Curtis Kittrell on Aug 20, 2003

Introduction: Our text speaks of salvation as comprehensive and exhaustive, rather than being limited to the initial experience that occurs when a person receives Jesus Christ as Lord and Savior. Ours is truly a great salvation.

The Scriptures and Our Great Salvation Text: "But as for you, continue in what you have learned and have become Convinced of, because you know those from whom you learned it, and how from infancy you have known the Holy Scriptures, which are able to make you wise for salvation through faith in ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:14-15

Denomination: Pentecostal

A Simple Sort Of Scriptural Christmas

Contributed by John White on Nov 30, 2004

A message focusing upon the simple elements of the age-old Christmas Story and their continuing relevance to every generation.

A SIMPLE SORT OF SCRIPTURAL CHRISTMAS Luke Chapter Two "Family and friends from afar gathered at the nobleman’s home for the Christening and the traditional party. After much joy and gladness and a number of drinks and toasts, the time came for the Christening. But no one could locate the baby, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-20

Denomination: Baptist

Seeking God Through Scripture Series

Contributed by Alan Perkins on Mar 28, 2001

We come to know God through the Scriptures

This rather imposing book I’m holding is not an easy one to read. In fact, it can be very difficult to understand. For one thing, it was written thousands of years ago, in the context of ancient cultures very different from ours. Their popular songs, their well-known stories, their familiar ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 55:10-11, Hebrews 4:12

Denomination: Baptist

Marriage What The Scriptures Say

Contributed by Claud Lowe on Mar 17, 2007

God ordained marriage as sacred and we should keep it that way and it was meant that we stay together.

Marriage: What Does Scripture Say Pastor Claud Lowe ©March 2007 What does God say about marriage? We find marriage first mentioned in Gensis 2:24. We are told that God created them male and female and for this reason a man (woman) shall leave their father and mother and shall cleave (join) unto ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 19:4-6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Relating To God Through The Scripture Series

Contributed by Mike Wilkins on Jul 3, 2007

How to read scripture to know God, not just know about God.

How to Have a Personal Relationship With Jesus Christ Relating to God through the Scripture John 10:14-18, 27 "I am the good shepherd; I know my sheep and my sheep know me—just as the Father knows me and I know the Father—and I lay down my life for the sheep. I have other sheep that are not of ...read more

Scripture: John 10:14-27

Denomination: *other

Simple Hymn And Scripture Service

Contributed by Thomas Bowen on Jan 29, 2009

Service after Christmas to celebrate hymns and scripture - added personal testimony

For to us a child is born, to us a son is given, and the government will be on his shoulders. And he will be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace. -Isaiah 9:6 Dear Heavenly Father, we come to the stable in Bethlehem ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:1-7

Denomination: Congregational

Savoring The Scripture Part Ii

Contributed by David Scudder on Oct 22, 2007

The Bible is able to meet all of life’s needs, but we must be convinced of it’s benefits before we will study it seriously.

Savoring The Word of God Part II II Timothy 3:16-17 Purpose: To show the sufficiency of Scripture to meet our needs. Aim: I want the listener to search the Scripture like their spiritual lives depended upon it. REVIEW: 1:1-2:13 I. How Should a Christian React to Stress? 2:14-26 II. How Should ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:16-17

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Role Of Christ In Understanding The Scriptures

Contributed by William Baeta on Apr 25, 2009

“This is what is written: The Christ will suffer and rise from the dead on the third day, and repentance and forgiveness of sins will be preached in His name to all nations, beginning in Jerusalem” Luke 24:47.

Theme: The role of Christ in understanding the Scriptures Text: Acts 3:12-19; 1 Jn. 3:1-7; Luke 24:36-48 The good news is that eternal life results from knowing Jesus Christ as Saviour and Lord? All prophecies about Him in the Scriptures have been fulfilled and if we believe the “Word of God” is ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:36-48

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Article 1: The Holy Scriptures. Series

Contributed by Aubrey Vaughan on Apr 27, 2009

WE ARE STARTING A SERIES THROUGH THE 32 ARTICLES OF THE BAPTIST CONFESSION OF FAITH 1689. A CONFESSION OF FAITH IS SIMPLY A STATEMENT OF DOCTRINE OF WHAT WE BELIEVE AS BAPTISTS - IT SO HELPFUL BECAUSE WE CAN SO EASY SLIP ANCHOR AND DRIFT OUT OF DOCK.

WE ARE STARTING A SERIES THROUGH THE 32 ARTICLES OF THE BAPTIST CONFESSION OF FAITH 1689. A CONFESSION OF FAITH IS SIMPLY A STATEMENT OF DOCTRINE OF WHAT WE BELIEVE AS BAPTISTS - IT SO HELPFUL BECAUSE WE CAN SO EASY SLIP ANCHOR AND DRIFT OUT OF DOCK. IT WAS CH SPURGEON IN 1855 WHO ORDERED ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Sex In The City - Or - Sex In The Scriptures Series

Contributed by W F on Jun 25, 2006

Hard Question #1 What about sex outside of marriage, homosexuality and masturbation?

INTRODUCTION A little boy ran into the living room where his father was reading. “Dad, where did I come from?” The boy’s mother cleared her throat and excused herself to let the father answer this long-feared question. Father cleared his throat and went through a long, careful explanation of how ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:27-30

Denomination: *other