Sermons on Wrong Context:

Unveiling The Scriptures: Navigating Ancient Interpretations In A Modern World Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Oct 8, 2024

With our modern expectations, sometimes we find it difficult to understand the Bible. By adjusting our expectations we can correctly understand God's Word and apply His truth to our lives.

Unveiling the Scriptures: Navigating Ancient Interpretations in a Modern World Today, we’ll explore a fascinating and often overlooked aspect of Scripture: how the authors of the Bible interpret earlier portions of the Bible, and how we, with our modern expectations, sometimes find these ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:16-17, Matthew 2:15, Hosea 11:1, Revelation 13:1-2, Jeremiah 29:11, John 16:13  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

Death Entered The World

Contributed by Eric Sellgren on Mar 4, 2002

What went wrong at the beginning of time? What does death mean?

"Let`s start at the very beginning. That`s a very good place to start", sang Julie Andrews in the "Sound of Music". And that`s what we`re going to do today. We`re going to start at the very beginning when God looks at the world that He has made, and says joyfully, "That`s very good". "VERY GOOD" ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 2:15-17

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

The Church That Welcomes Sinners

Contributed by Don Schultz on Aug 18, 2004

Christ welcomed "the wrong crowd." Is our church doing the same?

“THE CHURCH THAT WELCOMES SINNERS” Luke 15:1-10 Have you ever visited a church, and not felt welcome? A few years ago, I went to an area Reformation service. I had to drive an hour to get there, and I was running late. I almost couldn’t find the place, but I did, and I had to park pretty far ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:1-10

Denomination: Lutheran

"Ambition And High Hopes" Series

Contributed by Clarence Eisberg on Jan 25, 2007

The sermon deals with the ethical question: "Is it right or wrong for a Christian to be ambitious".

In Jesus Holy Name January 28, 2007 Text: James 3:13-4:3 Epiphany IV, Redeemer “Ambition and High Hopes” The Book of James 7th in the Series One of the fun things to study in the scriptures is the biblical themes. These biblical these weave through the fabric of scripture. We are ...read more

Scripture: James 3:13-18

Denomination: Lutheran

Lord Teach Us To Pray

Contributed by Frank Lay on Oct 6, 2004

In these verses Jesus teaches us that there is a wrong way and a right way to pray.

LORD, TEACH US TO PRAY Luke 11:1 One day the disciples came to him and said, "Lord, teach us to pray, as John also taught his disciple." (Luke 11:1). As they witnessed the powerful prayer life of Jesus, they recognized the lack of that power in their own lives. Therefore they asked him to ...read more

Scripture: Luke 11:1

Denomination: Baptist

Desperate Daughters Series

Contributed by Sean Harder on Mar 18, 2010

Lot's daughters get desperate and choose the wrong way to get a valentine.

"Valentinus was the name of a young man who lived in Rome during reign of Claudius II when Christians were being persecuted. Although he was not a Christian, he helped them, but he was caught and put into prison. In prison he became a believer in Jesus. Because of this, Valentinus was condemned to ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 19:30-38

How Do You See Yourself?

Contributed by James Kelly on Aug 3, 2012

This sermon deals with how the spirit of shame can contribute to wrong choices.

Jephthah did not let others get him down. He knew that his brothers were wrong when they rejected him. They told him that he would not have an inheritance. While attending the New Testament History class last month, at The College of Maasin we learned that illegitimate children would have an ...read more

Scripture: Judges 11:1-40

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Following Jesus Without Denominationalism Series

Contributed by Sam Baker on Mar 18, 2012

With all the different views today, ‘Why is Denominationalism Wrong?’

Following Jesus without Denominationalism Part 1: ‘Why is Denominationalism Wrong?’ Let me tell all of you something very unique . . . As from the very first part of even making mention of this type of series, I met some strong rebuttals from a lot of fellow Christians, as well as ...read more

Scripture: Acts 20:17-28

Denomination: Pentecostal

Give Rebuke To Whom Rebuke Is Due

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Sep 9, 2018

Stand up when something is wrong no matter what status they have.

Gal 2:11 But when Peter was come to Antioch, I withstood him to the face, because he was to be blamed This is a good passage for those who are in churches where they hear "touch not my anointed" or "don't go up against God's man" sermons anytime that pastor blunders badly and doesn't want to ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 2:11

Denomination: Baptist

He Is Not Here...then Tell Me Where

Contributed by Melvin Maughmer, Jr. on Sep 29, 2014

You have been looking in all the wrong places but He is not here.

“He is not here…then tell me where” By Bishop M.L. Maughmer, Jr. HE IS NOT HERE, FOR HE IS RISEN If Christ was still there:- His Divinity is Disproved - He is a fraud in His person, his position, his practice, and his pronouncements. If Christ was still there:- His Death is ...read more

Scripture: Mark 16:1-6

Denomination: Apostolic

Convictions

Contributed by Grant Adams on Mar 1, 2020

We usually determine what is right or wrong according to our convictions.

We usually determine what is right or wrong according to our convictions. Many people do not have their own convictions. They are based on what others think. What our parents taught us. Maybe even what the Pastor thinks. God wants us to have our own convictions. Matthew 16:13-16. I am a Baptist by ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 10:23-33

Denomination: Baptist

The Truth About Loving Your Enemies - Part 1 Series

Contributed by Dr. Bradford Reaves on May 17, 2023

What is the Christian's response when confronted with wrongs and evil?

Dr. Bradford Reaves Crossway Christian Fellowship Hagerstown, MD www.mycrossway.org We have traveled through an incredible section of the Sermon on the Mount, immediately following the paradoxes of the Beatitudes, Jesus gets right to the heart of the issue behind what is wrong with this world and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:38-42

Denomination: Brethren

Judging According To James Series

Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Jun 9, 2023

James tells us that showing partiality is wrong. Part 4 of a series.

Appearances James 2:1-13 June 11, 2023 ENTRANCE AND DISCUSSION - - - - - The words I say today are not predicated on what I wear, but what comes from the Word of God. As we continue on our journey through James, seeking to become more authentic Christians, James warns us about showing ...read more

Scripture: James 2:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

Palm Sunday: The Call Of A Donkey

Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Mar 23, 2024

A Palm Sunday message. What went wrong in 5 short days.

Palm Sunday John 12:12-19 March 24, 2024 If you’re a sports fan, especially basketball, this weekend is the best weekend of the year. On Thursday and Friday, there were 32 games and yesterday and today there’s another 16. Now, when I look at my favorite sports teams, I tend to be somewhat ...read more

Scripture: John 12:12-19

Denomination: Baptist

2 Positive In The Midst Of Problems Series

Contributed by Steve Pearman on Aug 25, 2025

how can we be and stay positive when things are going wrong?

NEED a TeaBag [dot on white paper] Introduction: Welcome back to week two of our series, “Be Positive.” Last week we looked at how changing our focus can shape our thoughts and attitudes. Today, we’re going to tackle something that every single one of us faces in life — • problems. • Trials. ...read more

Scripture: James 1:2-4