Sermons on Astray:

Proof Of The Miracles Of Jesus

Contributed by John Gaston on Jan 17, 2018

The world has questioned the reality of Jesus' deity, His supernatural origin, His miracles, and His resurrection and His ascension. Now here is the proof the Bible means what it says.

PROOF OF THE MIRACLES OF JESUS 1 Cor. 15:3-8 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: A MISER’S KINDNESS 1. Sam is a kind-hearted husband but he’s the tightest skinflint you ever saw. One day he took his wife Sue to the Woodlands Mall. 2. They walked down half the mall for over 45 minutes admiring all the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:3-8

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Signs

Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Dec 2, 2016

Signs serve as warnings to us when danger is near. God also gives us warning signs to help navigate our lives from some of the pitfalls around us.

Signs Selected Scripture Play a little game this morning. If I put out on the church sign that next Sunday Labron James of Cleveland Cavaliers would be here, would the church be full? If I said Jennifer Aniston or Bradley Cooper or any well known actor or actress, would people come to God’s ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:15

Denomination: Nazarene

Follow Me!

Contributed by Kerry Haynes on Jan 22, 2017

Jesus' call of the first disciples reminds us that God takes the initiative to pursue us; that God calls us into relationship, not rules; and that God's mission becomes our mission: to teach, preach, and heal a hurting world.

Matthew 4:18-23 Follow Me Today we’re talking about fishermen. Anyone here like to fish? Two avid fishermen go on a fishing trip. They rent all the equipment: the reels, the rods, the wading suits, the rowboat, the car, and even a cabin in the woods. They spend a fortune. The first day they go ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:18-23

Denomination: Baptist

The House In A Shambles Series

Contributed by Christian Cheong on Jan 23, 2017

Deal with sin WITH God's help. Understand the need for confession, for correction, and for change of our ways of living. All of these Cs can only come through Christ.

Sin does not just affect the person who sin. It affects those around them. • A husband who sin affects his wife and children, the child who sin hurts his parents, a pastor who sin devastates the church, a leader who sin messes up the nation… • Sin contaminates everything around. It infects and ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 13:1-22

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Understanding Your Authority

Contributed by James W Hare on May 10, 2016

understanding the authority the God has entrusted to us

UNDERSTANDING YOUR AUTHORITY Ephesians 2:1-2:7 He that committeth sin is of the devil; for the devil sinneth from the beginning. For this purpose the Son of God was manifested, that he might destroy the works of the devil. 1Jn 3:8 KJV Eph 2:1-7 KJV And you hath he quickened, who were dead in ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:1-7

Denomination: United Methodist

Do Children Who Die Go To Heaven?

Contributed by John Gaston on Jun 16, 2016

The recent growth in Calvinistic doctrine & teaching on original sin has reignited the debate on whether children are guilty of sin & where they go if they die. This looks at that & gives 5 reasons why I believe they go to heaven.

DO CHILDREN WHO DIE GO TO HEAVEN? Mt. 19:14 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR 1. A Minneapolis couple decided to go to Florida to thaw out during a particularly icy winter. They planned to stay at the same hotel where they spent their honeymoon 20 years earlier. 2. Because of hectic schedules, it was ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 19:14

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Guard Against Discouragement Series

Contributed by Christian Cheong on Jul 4, 2016

Discouragement distorts our perspective and leads us to compromise.

I read a story once that says Satan once held a sale and offered all the tools of his trade to anyone who would pay the price. They were spread out on the table and each one was labelled – hatred, malice, envy, gossip, lust – all the weapons that everyone knows so well. However, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 27:1-12

Denomination: Independent/Bible

"Finding Our Way Home" Series

Contributed by David Henderson on Jul 17, 2016

We actually have three stories being told here. Three stories. One parable. One big truth and here it is. Lost things matter to God. God spends a great deal of time looking for his people.

“Finding our way Home” Luke 15 A good friend of mine and I drove all the way to Detroit to see a baseball game. I had never been to the old Tiger’s stadium and they were playing my favorite team so we made the trek. I took my car and getting to Detroit was not a problem but ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:11-20

Denomination: Baptist

Singing While Entering Into God’s Rest

Contributed by Howard Strickland on Aug 3, 2016

Where the Isralites failed to rest through faith in God,we have the opprotunity to enter through faith.

Singing While Entering Into God’s Rest Psalm 95:1-11 Oh come, let us sing to the Lord! Let us shout joyfully to the Rock of our salvation. 2 Let us come before His presence with thanksgiving; Let us shout joyfully to Him with psalms. 3 For the Lord is the great God, And the great King ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 95:1-11

Denomination: Pentecostal

Know What You Believe Series

Contributed by Mike Rickman on Oct 11, 2017

Our foundation must be built on Jesus Christ and God's revelation through the Holy Scriptures.

October 8, 2017 Morning Worship Text; 1 Peter 3:15 Subject: The Foundation Series Title: Part 1 – Know What You Believe The story is told of a man who was asked what he believed about God and the bible… “I believe what my church teaches.” “And what does your church teach?” “The same thing ...read more

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Lord Is My Helper Series

Contributed by Rick Burdette on Oct 31, 2017

A Life of Love and Hospitality, Service, Marriage, Faith

FAITH OVER FEAR - The Lord Is My Helper Hebrews 13:1-6 March 5, 2023 Introduction: There’s an old story told by a farmer which explains how cows end up on the road, lost: A cow is nibbling on a tuft of grass in the middle of a field moving from one tuft to the next, and ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 13:1-6

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Power Of Your Words

Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Nov 7, 2017

Taming the tongue and keeping your temper are characters of the Spirit of God working in our lives. We cannot do these things without the Lord's help.

The power of your words James chapter 3:1-12 Introduction- Did you know that there is power in your words? We have all been hurt by other people’s words. Words are used to lift us up and to tear us down. Making eye contact with someone- Good morning or What! How are you? Or eyes and words ...read more

Scripture: James 3:1-12

Denomination: Nazarene

What Does A Real Model Family Look Like?

Contributed by Darrin Fish on Sep 2, 2015

God created us to belong to His family. • He created us for fellowship. • Fellowship and being part of the Family of God involves a choice. • You choose to belong.

Today I would like to look at families. • What does a real model family look like? • When you’re asked this question what comes to mind? 1. Leave it to Beaver (June and Ward) 2. Howard and Marian from (Happy Days) • What do you think about when it comes to a role model for ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:40-47

Denomination: Christian Church

Isaiah 2 Series

Contributed by Chuck Musselwhite on Feb 29, 2016

exposition of Isaiah 2

Read Isaiah 2 Transition: Isaiah means “The Lord is Salvation” In Hebrew it is very similar to the names of Joshua, Elisha, and Jesus Isaiah is quoted 65 times in the NT. More than any other prophet He is the son of Amoz who was a scribe and is thought to be the brother of King ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 2:1-22

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Isaiah 28 A Fail Proof Foundation Series

Contributed by Chuck Musselwhite on Feb 29, 2016

Exposition of Isaiah 28

Isaiah 28 A Failproof Foundation A Crown of Glory vs. 1-6 Precept Upon Precept vs. 7-13 An Immovable Foundation vs. 14-22 Wonderful Counsel vs. 23-29 Intro: A young boy walked by a construction site He observed several men who were building with bricks He asked the first man what he was ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 28:1-29

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational