Sermons on Astray:

Thy Love To Me Is Wonderful

Contributed by Donnie Martin on May 14, 2010

This message uses three biblical facts to define just how wonderful is the love of our Lord.

Thy Love To Me Is Wonderful Text: 1 Sam. 18:1-4; 2 Sam. 1:26 Intro: Prior to entering the narrative of 1 Sam. 18:1-4, the young man David, has just returned from his triumphant battle with the giant Goliath, the former champion of the Philistines. King Saul’s son, Jonathan, was so moved by ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 1:26

Denomination: Baptist

"Don't Be Deceived" Series

Contributed by John Hamby on Nov 26, 2008

Is “sincerity” the magic ingredient that makes something true? If that is true is it should be true in any area of life and not just religion.

A Study of the Book of 1st John “Back To the Basics” Sermon # 6 “Don’t Be Deceived” 1 John 2:18-27 You have probably at sometime heard the statement, “It makes no difference what you ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 2:18-27

Denomination: Baptist

Facing The Broken Image Series

Contributed by Alan Mccann on Apr 14, 2008

How the image of God is marred by the Fall

FACING THE BROKEN IMAGE Genesis 3.1-11 What do you see when you look in the mirror? One of the most remarkable things about people is how little insight they have to themselves. We are often able to see flaws in other people that we are blind to in ourselves. We are often able to have insight ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 3:1-11

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

"The Desire Of God"

Contributed by Andy Grossman on Apr 20, 2008

I will share with you 1. The desire; 2. The problem; and 3. The solution.

“The Desire of God” April 20, 2008 "Therefore I am now going to allure her; I will lead her into the desert and speak tenderly to her. There I will give her back her vineyards, and will make the Valley of Achor a door of hope. There she will sing as in the days of her youth, as in the day she ...read more

Scripture: Hosea 2:14-23

Denomination: Holiness

War Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Jul 27, 2008

This sermon examines how Jesus would vote on war.

Scripture We are in the middle of an 8-weeks series of messages titled, “How Would Jesus Vote?” We are examining key issues that confront us today and asking how Jesus would vote if he were here. Today, as we continue in our series on “How Would Jesus Vote?” I want to examine “War.” What does the ...read more

Scripture: Mark 13:1-8

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Gospel Of Grace - Part 2 Series

Contributed by Scott Kircher on Mar 27, 2009

Sermon 2 in series in Galatians

The Gospel of Grace – What it is not. The Gospel of Grace is NOT enslaving The Gospel of Grace is NOT just spiritual or physical The Gospel of Grace is NOT discriminatory Last week we began a new series on Galatians. We saw that Paul had started the churches in Galatia and then some people ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 2:1-21

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Narnia: Encounter The Power Series

Contributed by Lin Smalec on Dec 5, 2005

Just as Edmund encounters powers both good and evil in Narnia, we encounter the power of sin and God’s power of love in our own world at Christmas.

Rev. Lin Smalec Salem Church, Waynesboro, PA ENCOUNTER THE POWER Second Sunday of Advent 4 December 2005 Well, folks, this is the week - on Friday, the Narnia movie comes to our local theaters! One question on my mind, and I’m sure many of you are thinking the same thing, is will ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 9:2-7

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

All Is Vanity Series

Contributed by Victor Yap on Nov 15, 2005

Kings of Judah, Pt. 1: "Solomon" - Sermon 3

ALL IS VANITY (1 KINGS 11:1-14) A Jewish story tells of Alexander the Great’s presence before the gates of paradise on his journey home after he had conquered the whole world. Seeing that the gates would not open for him, he asked for a token to prove that he was there. All he got was a human eye. ...read more

Denomination: Independent/Bible

"Blessings And Curses" - Ii

Contributed by Ray Scott on Jun 1, 2004

Part 2 in the series ... looking at God’s curses and blessings from Mt. Ebal & Mt. Gerizim.

“Blessings & Curses” – II INTRODUCTION: Read Deut. 11:26-28 Moses is giving the people God’s rules & regulations. He takes the people to Mt. Gerizim & Mt. Ebal. There are 2 GROUPS: o 6 tribes on Mt. Ebal to shout “Amen” to God’s CURSES … (those on my left). o 6 tribes on Mt. Gerizim to shout ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 27:15-26

Denomination: Baptist

The Lord Is My Shepherd

Contributed by Melvin Newland on Dec 20, 2000

Obviously, God wants us to be a happy, satisfied people. We shouldn’t be restless & jealous, always chafing about what we don’t have. There should be a spirit of thankfulness in us that brands us as belonging to Him.

MELVIN M. NEWLAND, MINISTER RIDGE CHAPEL, KANSAS, OK (Revised: 2011) Turn with me this morning to the 23rd Psalm, perhaps one of the best loved passages in the Bible. We often read it in times of stress or sorrow. But I would like you to see it in a slightly different way this morning. Now ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 23:1-6, Philippians 4:11-12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Serving According To Your Shape Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Sep 10, 2006

We must get in the game and stop being spectators when it comes to serving.

Serving According to Your Shape 1 Corinthians 12:1-7 Rev. Brian Bill 9/10/06 There’s something really big happening today. That’s right. The lovable Green Bay Packers are hosting the loser Chicago Bears. Do I detect some grumbling and groaning? I want you to know that it’s not easy cheering ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

Waiting For God's Answer Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Sep 16, 2006

In this lesson we learn how to wait for God’s answer to our problems.

Scripture Let’s continue with the third message in our series titled, “Making Sense of Today’s News.” Let us read Habakkuk 2:1-3: 1 I will stand at my watch and station myself on the ramparts; I will look to see what he will say to me, and what answer I am to give to this ...read more

Scripture: Habakkuk 2:1-3

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Your Precious Gift

Contributed by Joe Overholt on Nov 14, 2006

This lesson is giving a detailed message on 1. What a pastor is. 2. The pastor’s responsibilities to the flock 3. The churches reponsibilities to the pastor 4. Recognizing the gift of a pastor.

Your Precious Gift Foundational Text: Eph 4:8, 11 Wherefore he saith, When he ascended up on high, he led captivity captive, and gave gifts unto men. And he gave some, apostles; and some, prophets; and some, evangelists; and some, pastors and teachers; Have you ever thought about just exactly ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:8-11

Denomination: Pentecostal

Father Knows Best

Contributed by Michael Hollinger on Aug 26, 2007

There are two spirits in opposition to one another. The Spirit of God is better.

Outline: Introduction - Rachel teaching Jonathan - We are “mature”; our instinct is to “do God one better.” But as children redeemed by the spirit, we really should know better. Our Father created us, knows what we are created for, and desires to grow us in conformity to him. Our challenge is to ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 2:6-16

Denomination: Baptist

The Truth About False Teachers Series

Contributed by David Owens on Mar 29, 2011

In this sermon, we cover the entire second chapter and attempt to understand the methods and motives of false teachers.

Introduction: A. The picture you are looking at is of Joe Cervantes, who was an officer with the Kewanee Police Department for 30 years. 1. On the desk in front of him is the assortment of stolen goods recovered from the home and office of a man named Roger “Tank” Harlow. 2. The story ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 2:1-22

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ