Sermons on Astray:

demons Series

Contributed by Scott Ridout on Feb 9, 2010

Can people really be possessed? Should I be afraid? What do Demons do?

Demons Sun Valley Statement of Faith: The devil and his demons are real and the enemy of God and all people. 1. Demons are fallen angels. (Mt. 25:41, Luke 11:15, Rev. 12:4,9) 2. Demons are intelligent and organized. Intelligent (Mt. 8, Mk. Luke 4:41, 8:26-31, James 2:19) Organized (Col 1:13,16, ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:38-39

Denomination: Baptist

An Exemplary Father

Contributed by Bruce Howell on Jun 13, 2009

A look at the father in the parable of the Prodigal Son as an example of Godly fatherhood.

An Exemplary Father Luke 15:11-24 FATHER’S DAY IS ALMOST UPON US and it reminded me of a story I read about a dad who really understood his role. Some years ago, in a military academy, the students mutinied, probably a reaction to the hard demands of such an environment. The students had struck ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:11-24

Denomination: Wesleyan

The Exclusiveness Of Your Faith

Contributed by H. Junior Beasley on Jul 14, 2013

The Exclusiveness of your Faith Must be in the Saving Power of the Lord Jesus Christs Death upon the Cross, burial in the Tomb, and resurrection from the Dead.

The Exclusiveness of your Faith Must be in the Saving Power of the Lord Jesus Christs Death upon the Cross, burial in the Tomb, and resurrection from the Dead. If Your Faith is Not tailored in the Work in which Christ done on the Cross, then your faith is insufficient for the Working of Salvation, ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 53:3-12

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Be Faithful Messengers Series

Contributed by Jason Smith on Oct 19, 2013

What is expected of God's Messengers? Faithfulness in life and doctrine.

live the life Ezekiel 2:8 But you, son of man, hear what I say to you. Do not be rebellious like that rebellious house Our fate will be the same as those who are rebellious in the world if we ourselves are rebellious. There is not a place in the church for hypocrites. I heard someone say a ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 3:4-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Bad And The Good Shepherd

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Nov 29, 2013

Contrasting irresponsible shepherds with Jesus, the Good Shepherd.

THE BAD AND THE GOOD SHEPHERD. Ezekiel 34. The teaching of Jesus and of the New Testament is that Jesus is the Good Shepherd, who seeks out the lost sheep, and dies for His flock. This is in contrast to those who are not shepherds at all, but merely hired helps, who have no personal concern with ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 34:1-31

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Go For The Gold

Contributed by Monte Brown on Feb 28, 2014

In the Olympics, every individual and every team strives to “Go for the Gold.” They prepare, train, and live to “Go for the Gold” most of their lives.

Introduction Our message this morning is “Go for the Gold” and is found in Hebrews 5:1-10. In the Olympics, every individual and every team strives to “Go for the Gold.” They prepare, train, and live to “Go for the Gold” most of their lives. They sleep to ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 5:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

Rediscovering His Love: The Wounds Of Jesus His, Back & Shoulders Series

Contributed by Ken Pell on Apr 20, 2011

A communion meditation for Monday of Holy Week, part 1 of a 4 part series on “Rediscovering His Love: The Wounds of Jesus.”

Monday of Holy Week Rediscovering His Love: The Wounds of Jesus His Back & Shoulders* Objective: A communion meditation for Monday of Holy Week, part 1 of a 4 part series on “Rediscovering His Love: The Wounds of Jesus.” A Prayer of Confession (© Katherine Hawker) We come seeking ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 50:6

Denomination: Nazarene

Just Like Daddy

Contributed by Segun Omole on Nov 7, 2008

Every man child (even the female) needs a father to validate him, tell him who he is and who he ought to be in life.

Every man child (even the female) needs a father to validate him, tell him who he is and who he ought to be in life. They need someone to look up to while growing up, a symbol of authority and protection. Someone to correct him when he is wrong and someone to acknowledge him when he is right. ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 2:16-17

Denomination: Pentecostal

Already / Not Yet

Contributed by Andy Barnard on Dec 20, 2008

Understanding the tension of the Kingdom of God ‘already’ being here, while at the same time, ‘not yet’ being completely here.

1. Are we living in the last days? If we are, what does the Bible say about the last days? a. Is 2:2-4 2 In the last days the mountain of the LORD’s temple will be established as chief among the mountains; it will be raised above the hills, and all nations will stream to it. 3 Many peoples will ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 2:2-4

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Door Of Will Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Feb 6, 2004

This is the 3rd sermon in the series "Unlocking The Doors To Freedom". We all have free will.

Series: Unlocking The Doors To Freedom [#3] THE DOOR OF WILL Galatians 2:11-21 Introduction: Last Sunday, I preached about being a good witness. After lunch, a guy almost ran over Karen, Kaitlyn, and I. He proceeded to honk the horn at us and give us a 1 finger wave. I definitely wanted to ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 2:11-21, Romans 7:14-25

Denomination: Baptist

Birth Of Christ Part 1

Contributed by Ron Macarthur on Feb 11, 2004

A look at where we get the "Christmas Story," giving specific Bible references.

If a non-Christian were to approach you and say, “Which gospel contains the entire Christmas Story?” Would you be able to tell them? We get most of our information about the birth of Jesus from two gospels, Matthew and Luke. And neither gives us all the details of the familiar birth of Christ. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-24

Denomination: Baptist

Defending The Faith And Warning The Wicked

Contributed by John Harper on Feb 3, 2009

Those who enjoy being immersed in a sinful lifestyle are those whom we call reprobates. These reprobates are destined for destruction. We should stand up for the Word of God, but warn the wicked of their destiny.

II Peter 2:10-22 November 19, 2008 Pastor John L. Harper Warden Assembly of God “Defending the Faith and Warning the Wicked” Introduction: How do we faithfully hold onto biblical doctrine, and warn those who are in error? If we are critical of everyone and everything, then we are wrong in our ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 2:10-22

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Living Lamb

Contributed by Dr.w.samuel Legon on Jul 18, 2014

He is the full gospel of the Lord and master.

THE LIVING LAMB Rev.5: 5 And one of the elders saith unto me, Weep not: behold, the Lion of the tribe of Juda, the Root of David, hath prevailed to open the book, and to loose the seven seals thereof. 6 And I beheld, and, lo, in the midst of the throne and of the four ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 5:5-12

Denomination: Baptist

What Is A Christian?

Contributed by James Linders on Apr 30, 2015

What IS a Christian? Can we be born from our mother as a Christian, or is there MORE to Christianity? The meaning of baptism and the difference between the Greek words "Bapto" and " Baptizo" We must understand that we can never EARN God's grace.

Matthew28:19 "Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, BAPTIZING them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit." Matthew 16:24 Then Jesus said to His disciples: "If ANY of you want to be MY followers,you must forget about yourself. You must take up your cross and ...read more

Denomination: Pentecostal

Fighting The Culture Of Capitulation Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on May 30, 2015

True culture embraces the totality of a people’s life. It must also follow the natural moral and physical law.

Thursday of 9th week in course 2015 Joy of the Gospel I’m pretty sure that the night after I married Carolyn forty-three years and ten months ago, my father-in-law did not go out and dig me a grave. Raguel had warned Tobias–Sarah had gone through seven husbands who never survived the ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 128:1-5

Denomination: Catholic