Sermons on Wrong Interpretation:

The Gibeonite Deception Series

Contributed by Robert Robb on Jul 22, 2002

Foolish carnal reasoning that led to a wrong decision

Study 12 Chapter 9 – The Gibeonites Introduction In our last study we were considering together the way in which Joshua and the people of God, having experienced a humiliating defeat at Ai, had returned to the place of defeat, re-engaged the enemy and gained a glorious victory over them. In ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 9:1-27

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Gimmee, Gimmee

Contributed by John Beehler on Aug 4, 2001

We always want more - of the wrong things.

Gimmee, Gimmee Now I lay me down to sleep, I pray my Cuisinart to keep. I pray my stocks are on the rise, and that my analyst is wise. That all the wine I sip is white, and that my hot tub’s watertight. That racquetball won’t get too tough, that all my sushi’s fresh enough. I ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:13-21

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Gossip

Contributed by Robert Higgins on Aug 8, 2006

Why is gossip wrong? How can it be corrected?

Gossip Coming out of church, Mrs. Smith asked her husband, "Do you think that Johnson girl is tinting her hair?""I didn’t even see her," admitted Mr. Smith."And that dress Mrs. Davis was wearing," continued Mrs. Smith, "Really, don’t tell me you think that’s the proper costume for a mother of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 12:33-37

Denomination: Baptist

How To Handle Anger

Contributed by Tim Huie on Apr 22, 2008

There is a right way and a wrong way to handle anger!

1. Illus. of my first church • Tensions in the church over last pastor. • Found out later that some were so angry that they were bringing firearms into the worship service! 2. The church is a divine/human institution. It is divine because Jesus is the head. It is human because we are the body! ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:22-24

Denomination: Baptist

False Pillars Of Salvation

Contributed by Larry Finley on Apr 24, 2008

Many people base their salvation on the wrong things

FALSE PILLARS OF SALVATION Romans 2:17-29 Matthew 7:22-23 (AMP) Many will say to Me on that day, Lord, Lord, have we not prophesied in Your name and driven out demons in Your name and done many mighty works in Your name? 23 And then I will say to them openly (publicly), I never knew you; ...read more

Scripture: Romans 2:17-29

Denomination: Baptist

Asking For Trouble Series

Contributed by D Marion Clark on Apr 24, 2016

Something is terribly wrong, viz. the sins of the people.

Isaiah 1:2-9 Asking for Trouble 6/4/00 D. Marion Clark Introduction Tonight’s passage fits in well with the morning passage regarding John the Baptist. Isaiah’s opening words follow the same line of thinking as John’s. Something is terribly wrong, viz. the sins of the people. ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 1:2-9

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Arrogance Of Power

Contributed by Howard Gunter on Jul 15, 2018

Avoiding pursuit of wrongful desires. Greed is of the devil

Weekend Message/Devotion July 15, 2018 Mark 6:14-29 Arrogance of Power This week’s gospel reading brings us Mark’s account of the beheading of John the Baptist. It reads almost as a broadway play or operetta. The major characters in the reading are John the Baptist, Herod Antipas (called here ...read more

Scripture: Mark 6:14-29

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

What To Do When Stuff Happens

Contributed by Stephen E. Trail on Oct 2, 2017

How to cope when things go wrong.

"What to Do When Stuff Happens" Philippians 1:12-19 Introduction: How many of you know that "stuff happens" in life? Most reasonable thinking folks understand that things happen in life; difficult things, unexplainable things, unimaginable things, stuff that just happens. Now there are all kinds of ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:12-20

Denomination: Baptist

Good News And Bad News

Contributed by Terry Moore on Mar 30, 2012

The good news is, the bad news is wrong!

Good News and Bad News I Samuel 17:34-37 I came today with a Word in my spirit; I came to tell somebody that everything is not as it appears!! The Good news is, the Bad news is wrong!! I came today to tell someone that the circumstances you are facing today are not as they really ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 17:34-37

Denomination: Charismatic

The Tyranny Of Tradition

Contributed by Stephen E. Trail on Oct 4, 2019

Jesus dealt with wrong ideas about tradition

The Tyranny of Tradition - Mark 2-13-28 1. The Problem of religious exclusivity v. 13-17 2. The Problem of religious exercise v. 18-22 3. The Problem of religious enlightenment v. 23-28 ...read more

Scripture: Mark 2:13-28

Denomination: Baptist

Whose Righteousness

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Nov 30, 2024

The wrong righteousness is unrighteousness and hence righteous mess.

Philippians 3:9 And be found in him, not having mine own righteousness, which is of the law, but that which is through the faith of Christ, the righteousness which is of God by faith. In my early Christian life I avoided sinners like the plague except to witness to them. Not that I disliked them ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:9

Denomination: Baptist

The Gifts Of The Holy Spirit - Part 3 Series

Contributed by Bob Ashcraft on Apr 7, 2002

A five part series on the Manifestational-Gifts of the Holy Spirit. Part 3 covers divers kinds of tongues and the interpretation of tongues.

The Gifts of the Holy Spirit – part III 1 Cor 12:1-11 12:1 Now concerning spiritual gifts, brethren, I do not want you to be ignorant: 2 You know that you were Gentiles, carried away to these dumb idols, however you were led. 3 Therefore I make known to you that no one speaking by the Spirit of ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:1-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Revelation Overview Series

Contributed by Tom Fuller on Nov 27, 2005

Learn how to understand and interpret the book, the themes, purpose, main character, culture and other tools in unveiling this book of unveilings.

Put the words "Book of Revelation" into Google and you get 12,000,000 web pages. Yes, that’s 12 MILLION. Without a doubt, this final book of the Bible generates an intense amount of interest, excitement, confusion, and controversy. Much ink has been spilled in attempts to understand and explain ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 1:1

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

El Buen Samaritano Series

Contributed by Humberto Hilario on Jul 26, 2014

Un interprete de la ley pregunta, con malas intenciones, a Jesus como puede llegar al Cielo

Lucas 10:25 Y he aquí un intérprete de la ley se levantó y dijo, para probarle: Maestro, ¿haciendo qué cosa heredaré la vida eterna? 2 Preguntas, 1 respuesta Lucas 10:26 Él le dijo: ¿Qué está escrito en la ley? ¿Cómo lees? • Jesús cambio el orden: ¡La respuesta de Jesús es una ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:25

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Daniel Part V - "The Writing Is On The Wall" Series

Contributed by Dan Carroll on Aug 27, 2018

Daniel, in his old age is called upon to interpret the writing on the wall for King Belshazzar. God controls your destiny.

INTRODUCTION • We are in the 5th part of series on the life of Daniel. • The first four weeks we talked about Daniel being captured in Israel and carried into Babylon. • How he not only endured but flourished in a culture that was always pressuring him. • He had deep convictions and he loved ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational