Sermons on Wrong Interpretation:

The Golden Rule Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Jun 7, 2024

Jesus sets a higher standard than doing no wrong to others.

INTRODUCTION - A marriage counselor told a troubled couple they needed to be more sensitive to each other's needs. - He challenged them to apply the Golden Rule to their marriage, look at things through their spouse's eyes, and treat them the way they would want to be treated. - The ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Vision Of The Four Beasts Series

Contributed by Owen Bourgaize on Oct 18, 2000

Belshazzar had a strange dream of frightening images telling of coming world empires but Daniel’s interpretation looks forward to God’s eternal kingdom

DANIEL 7 - THE VISION OF THE FOUR BEASTS This chapter goes back in time from where chapter 6 had reached in Daniel’s life. He had served three kings, Nebuchadnezzar, Belshazzar and Darius, and this vision is dated at the beginning of Belshazzar’s reign. Daniel was established as a leading member ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 7:1-28

Denomination: Baptist

How Can I Ask God?

Contributed by Bledar Valca on Dec 24, 2008

Some people think that is wrong to ask God for troubles that come our way. While it is wrong to complain, this sermon argues that you can approch God with a right attitude to understand.

How Can I Ask God? Psalm 13 “If God is a God of love, how can He allow bad things to happen?” This is a question asked often by non-believers and believers alike. At times this is more likely an excuse rather than an honest question. Other times this is a heart-felt question. Children of God ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 13:1-6

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Learning To Listen Series

Contributed by Ricky Nelms on Jul 31, 2010

This is the fourth message in the series "From The Problem To The Solution". It talks about learning to listen. Wrong voices equals wrong choices. The outlines is 1-Hearing Problmes, and 2-Hearing Aids.

From The Problem to the Solution #4 - LEARNING TO LISTEN This morning, we are continuing our series of messages where we’re talking about going "From the Problem To The Solution" And we’ve been talking about the steps that it takes to get from the problem to the solution And so far, we’ve ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 1:5

Denomination: Pentecostal

Lord's Prayer 10: The Need To Forgive Ourselves Series

Contributed by Geoffrey Foot on Oct 23, 2024

When we pray the Lord's Prayer we ask for forgiveness for the things we have done wrong, wrong to God and wrong to our neighbour. Sometime these things play on our minds and they are difficult to forget, we get depressed. In order to forget we need to forgive ourselves.

THE NEED TO FORGIVE OURSELVES When we meet each other either in the street or in a shop we say hello yet in the middle East the greeting is far more significant: shalom. Shalom is a biblical word and although usually translated 'peace', the word also means total harmony- with God, with ...read more

Scripture: Romans 3:23-25, Matthew 6:12, Matthew 6:14-15

The Dragnet

Contributed by Paul George on Jan 29, 2004

We have previously pointed out that it is important to carefully note the manner and method in which these seven parables are arranged, for their order provides key to their interpretation.

We have previously pointed out that it is important to carefully note the manner and method in which these seven parables are arranged, for their order provides key to their interpretation. The first parable is different than the other six. The phrase “the kingdom of heaven” is missing from the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:47-50

Denomination: Holiness

Let's Be Trustful Stewards

Contributed by Ronald Harbaugh on Nov 9, 2005

26th Sunday After Pentecost [Pr. 28] An interpretation of what it means to be faithful stewards of what our Lord has entrusted to us

26th Sunday after Pentecost [Pr. 28] November 13, 2005 “Series A” Grace be unto you and peace, from God our Father and from our Lord, Jesus Christ. Amen. Let us pray: Creator God, maker of all things, you have gifted your church with uncountable talents. Sometimes we are wise and use ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:14-30

Denomination: Lutheran

When We All Get Together Series

Contributed by K. Edward Skidmore on Jun 3, 2007

This sermon addresses the sometimes "sticky" topics of hand-raising and women in the church. If Paul would be "appalled" with any legalistic interpretation of his advice to Timothy.

I Timothy #2 CHCC: April 22, 2007 When We All Get Together I Timothy 2:1-15 INTRODUCTION: Last Sunday, we looked at I Timothy chapter 1 where Paul gave a young minister named Timothy direction on how to handle false teachers in the Church at Ephesus. Paul charged Timothy to defeat Legalism ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 2:1-15

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Get Your Weather Report Here

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Dec 5, 2006

1- We must interpret the times, not the seasons 2- We must beware of the yeast, not the bread 3- We must cling to the rock, not the sand

INTRO.- ILL.- It was autumn, and the Indians on the remote reservation asked their new Chief if the winter was going to be cold or mild. Since he was a new Indian Chief in a modern society, he had never been taught the old secrets, and when he looked at the sky, he couldn’t tell what the weather ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:1-20, Matthew 17:1

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

My Bff @ Midnight Series

Contributed by Mark Eberly on Aug 3, 2009

This parable is clearly about prayer but exactly what is Jesus teaching us about prayer. Because of interpretative translations, it may not be what you think.

The Parables of Jesus My BFF @ Midnight Luke 11:1-13 August 2, 2009 This parable is clearly a parable about prayer. Luke has positioned it after Jesus teaches “The Lord’s Prayer,” and has included the saying about prayer that uses the “ask, seek, and knock,” which Matthew has as part of the Sermon ...read more

Scripture: Luke 11:1-13

Denomination: Church Of God

Prepare To Share Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Aug 6, 2016

"To interpret a biblical text, we need to be patient, to put aside all other concerns, and to give it our time, interest and undivided attention."

Thursday of 18th Week in Course This day we commemorate St. Clare of Assisi, the friend of St. Francis who founded the second Order of Franciscans for women religious, or the Poor Clares. As we look at the first reading about Ezekiel digging a hole in the wall of his house, we are reminded that ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 12:1-12

Denomination: Catholic

Faith For Show

Contributed by John Ong on Sep 30, 2015

Today’s topic is at the very core of Christianity. It speaks of how we interpret our world as Christians and look beyond what is temporary.

Today’s topic is at the very core of Christianity. It speaks of how we interpret our world as Christians and look beyond what is temporary. As we wake up every morning, and the gears of our brain and heart starts to function, we are solely watched by God and not assessed by those around ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Second Coming Of Christ And Resurrection, Judgment, And Destiny Series

Contributed by John Stackhouse on Aug 22, 2016

Details the Nazarene stance on End-times issues. Stresses the importance of what we do not say and that this is a factual statement rather than an interpretational one.

This morning, we will look at our 15th and our 16th Articles of Faith. This will conclude our series on the Articles of Faith for the Church of the Nazarene. We will start with the 15th article, which is: XV. The Second Coming of Christ A minister waited in line to have his car filled with gas ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 4:13-17

Denomination: Nazarene

Genesis 3 Made Us "Smart Phones” – Part 1 Series

Contributed by Barry O Johnson on May 17, 2017

This is the first message in a series on how we auto-correct God -- how we take what God says and interpret it to suit our desires.

Our society values intelligence. Think about it. Smart people receive a Nobel Prize, a Robert B. Downs Intellectual Freedom Award, or the Intellectual Property Legends Award. You have to be pretty smart just to win the annual spelling bee contest! A smart person, and you may never hear anyone say ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 28:13-15, Genesis 5:1-3, John 5:19, John 5:30, Genesis 1:26  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Did Jesus Condemn Women Preaching? Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on Feb 18, 2024

The Bible does not explicitly say that women should not preach. However, there are some passages that have been interpreted as limiting the role of women in teaching and preaching.

The role of women in preaching and teaching God's word has been a topic of debate in some religious circles. However, a closer examination of Scripture and the early church reveals that women have always played a vital role in sharing the Gospel and leading others to Christ. Let us explore the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 2:12, Luke 4:18-19, Judges 4:4-9