Sermons on Astray:

Hope Beyond Guilt

Contributed by Douglas Phillips on Apr 20, 2017

THE HOPE THAT WE HAVE IN CHRIST THAT ALLOWS US TO LIFT THE LOAD OF GUILT THAT WE OFTEN CARRY TOO MUCH OF. WE NEED TO LEARN FROM THE INNOCENSE OF CHILD-LIKE FAITH.

HOPE BEYOND GUILT 1 PETER 2:4 – 2:12 I WANT TO VISIT TWO MORE ASPECTS OF HOPE BEFORE WE TURN OUR ATTENTION TO CELEBRATING THE ADVENT SEASON. THE FIRST ASPECT, AND THE ONE THAT I AM GOING TO SPEAK ON TODAY, IS THE HOPE THAT WE HAVE IN CHRIST THAT ALLOWS US TO LIFT THE LOAD OF GUILT THAT WE OFTEN ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:4-12

Denomination: Baptist

A Definition Of Mercy

Contributed by Dr. William D. Poovey on Apr 29, 2017

A Definition of Mercy

Mercy A Definition of Mercy My own personal definition about mercy is this: Mercy is where we do not really get what we truly deserve. In other words, if God was not merciful, we would receive the full measure of His wrath upon sinful human beings. God was not merciful to Jesus on the cross ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 9:13

Denomination: Foursquare

Zombie Time ( Counterfeiting Of The Resurection) Series

Contributed by John Rogers on Feb 7, 2015

A message on how Satan has tried to destroy the Power of the Resurrection of the Lord Jesus Christ. This sermon also describes Satan as the master Counterfeiter.

Satan the Master Counterfeiter What is Counterfeit? Fake – anything of Value that can be reproduced to look like the real thing. Gold = very valuable Fool’s Gold = Fake, not worth anything. Diamonds = cubic zirconia Money = Can be counterfeited Purses = Can be ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:12-14

Denomination: Baptist

The Lord Will Destroy The Wicked

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Sep 30, 2015

To show that GOD will never tolerated wickedness in man, and if that man will not humble himself and come to GOD to repent, GOD will destroy him together with his sins.

I. EXORDIUM: Will the LORD destroy you? No. The LORD is long-suffering toward me. 2 Peter 3:9 2 Peter 3:9 (Amplified Bible) The Lord does not delay and is not tardy or slow about what He promises, according to some people’s conception of slowness, but He is long-suffering (extraordinarily ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 38:7

Denomination: Pentecostal

Count The Cost And Pay The Price Series

Contributed by Leighton (Lee) Vary on Dec 27, 2016

In our text for today's study, we find Jesus responding to two individuals regarding the matter of discipleship. One we will call simply the Scribe: One who wanted to be a disciple, the other we will call the loyal son, who had to reminded of the cost.

Introduction A. A teacher was helping one of her kindergarten students put his boots on? He asked for help and she could see why. With her pulling and him pushing, the boots still didn't want to go on. When the second boot was on, she had worked up a sweat. She almost whimpered when the little ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 8:18-22

Denomination: Baptist

Having The Mind Of Christ

Contributed by Derek Geldart on Jan 7, 2017

Spiritual truths can only be known by those who are born again believers!

HAVING THE MIND OF CHRIST 1 Corinthians 2:6-16 Online Sermon: http://www.mckeesfamily.com/?page_id=3567 In this passage, Paul writes to the church of Corinth to explain how to discern what was wisdom from God versus that of this world. There were many false teachers. Were the Roman ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 2:6-16

Denomination: Baptist

Wickedness That Invites Repercussion-5(2016-17) Series

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Jan 10, 2017

5 of 7. Genesis records humanity's wanton wickedness & its repercussions. Wanton wickedness invites repercussion. How does wickedness invite repercussion? 7 aberrations of wickedness that invite repercussion.

WICKEDNESS That INVITES REPERCUSSION-V—Genesis 6:1-8 Attention: Fruit Wrap—A picky customer went to a small local fruit stand struggling to stay in afloat. They had just received a new delivery of fresh fruit & were thrilled to earn any customer’s business. A customer walks up & says to the ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 6:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

Shepherding The Flock Series

Contributed by Chris Appleby on Jan 18, 2017

Shepherding the flock involves dealing appropriately with elders, women, widows, young men, Not harshly but with love.

Over the last couple of weeks we've looked at the criteria for choosing elders and deacons, we've read Paul's instructions to Timothy to guard his inner life, to train himself in holiness, and now we come to more instructions, this time to do with how he's to relate to others in the congregation ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 5:1-25

Denomination: Anglican

"But Jesus Can!"

Contributed by David Nolte on Feb 5, 2017

Details how ess can deal with our past, present and future.

“But Jesus Can!” Psalm 32:1-11 David P. Nolte You’ve heard the phrase, “Jack Of All Trades, Master Of None” or, it might be, “Jill of all trades” for a woman. Such a person may set a hand to any number of tasks with greater or lesser skill but is ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 32:1-11, Psalm 32:9

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Disputing Disputable Matters

Contributed by Robert Sickler on Jan 6, 2016

We are not all at the same level of spiritual maturity, and we do not all walk the exact same path with Jesus; therefore, let us not get disagreeable over opinions.

Disputable Matters Illustration – The Hatfield and McCoy feud (1863–1891) In most cases, when a dispute ends in violence there is a bit of history behind the dispute. Probably the most famous dispute in America was between two families living in the West Virginia/Kentucky area along ...read more

Scripture: Romans 14:1

Denomination: Christian Church

Lord Jesus Already Attacked And Conquered The Enemy

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Jan 24, 2016

To show that GOD taught us to defeat the foe because it's already a defeated foe, just enforce GOD's victory over the enemy.

I. EXORDIUM: Do you resist the enemy? Yes and he flees from me. II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers/unbelievers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that GOD taught us to defeat the foe because it's already a defeated foe, just enforce GOD's victory over the enemy. IV. TEXT: Luke 11:22 (Amplified Bible) ...read more

Scripture: Luke 11:22

Denomination: Pentecostal

About The Scripture Series

Contributed by Stephen E. Trail on Feb 8, 2016

A sermon to defend the Scriptures as the Word of God.

Series -- "Does It Matter What You Believe?" Luke 1:1 Forasmuch as many have taken in hand to set forth in order a declaration of those things which are most surely believed among us, KJV "About the Scripture" 2 Timothy 3:14-17 2 Timothy 3:14 But continue thou in the things which thou hast ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:14-16

Denomination: Baptist

Funeral Eulogy

Contributed by Tim Smith on Feb 9, 2016

A funeral focusing on love with a strong opening and closing illustration

Walter Harris In his book, “The Case for Christ,” Lee Strobel tells of interviewing Professor of Theology and Philosophy Gary Habermas. He asked about the importance of the resurrection for Christians. Professor Habermas began answering the question theologically, but then turned ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:1-8

Denomination: Methodist

Love And Lust Have Different Agendas Series

Contributed by Rick Burdette on Feb 16, 2016

Love, Lust, Motives, Power

Love Like You Mean It – Love and Lust Have Different Agendas 1 Corinthians 13:1-8 (pg. 800) February 21, 2016 Introduction: Proverbs 4:23 is a scripture we should absolutely commit to memory...even more than that, we should embed it in our souls... “Above all else guard your ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:1-8

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Mutual Submission-2 Series

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Feb 23, 2016

2 of 3 +1. Paul unveiled the vital role of submission inherent to a Christ-honoring marriage & family. Christ-honoring families must operate under the umbrella of submission. But How? Foundational family integrity is found in...

MUTUAL SUBMISSION-II—Ephesians 5:21—6:4 —OR— ‘Foundational Family Integrity’ —OR— ‘A Family’s Integrity in Mutual Submission’ Attention: Some of you recognize that the men got hit pretty hard last Sunday with what I titled ‘A ...read more

Denomination: Baptist