Misquoted

5 Sermons | September 1-29, 2024

The Bible is not only the best selling book of all time, it's also the most commonly misquoted. Whether you're talking about verses like Philippians 4:13 or 1 Timothy 6:10, there are plenty of Bible verses that we misquote, misunderstand, or twist out of context. 

 

So in this series, we'll be taking a closer look at several verses we tend to misquote so that we can see what this verses really have to say.

Sermon 1

I Can Do All Things

September 1, 2024

We often misquote Philippians 4:13, thinking it's about achieving greatness through Christ's strength. But when we take a closer look at what Paul writes, we discover this verse isn't about becoming superhuman; it's about finding strength in God during tough times.

 

So Philippians 4:13 isn't a motivational quote, it's promise that God is always with us and will help us make it through.

Sermon 2

Don't Judge

September 8, 2024

One of the most commonly quoted verses in the Bible is Matthew 7:1, which says, "Don't judge." But when we take a closer look at this verse, we'll find that Jesus isn't saying we should never hold other people accountable.

 

Instead, Jesus calls us to evaluate our own actions and attitudes first. Before pointing out others' faults, we must examine our own lives.

Sermon 3

An Eye for an Eye

September 15, 2024

The phrase "an eye for an eye" is often misunderstood as permission for revenge. However, in the Bible, it actually sets limits on retaliation.

 

And Jesus takes this further in the Sermon on the Mount, calling us to "turn the other cheek," challenges us to respond with love, just as God loves us, even when we're hurt or offended.

Sermon 4

The Root of All Evil

September 22, 2024

You can't talk about misquoted verses in the Bible without talking about this one: Money is the root of all evil. But most of us know the actual verse states, "The love of money is a root of all kinds of evil."

 

This verse reminds us that following Jesus isn't about getting rich, but about loving people more than possessions.

Sermon 5

Tested Beyond Your Strength

September 29, 2024

The phrase "God won't give you more than you can handle" is often misunderstood. This phrase implies that God causes our difficulties. Instead, Scripture teaches that God is our refuge and strength during tough times.

 

So God doesn't give us difficult things to handle; God helps us handle difficult things. God is always there to support us through life's challenges.

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