Sermons on Astray:

Doing What He Said Series

Contributed by Mark Opperman on Nov 9, 2015

Wrap up of Sermon on the Mount series from Matt. 7:24. “…everyone who hears these words of mine and puts them into practice is like a wise man who built his house on the rock.” Summary of 16 messages from Matthew 5 - 7.

Doing What He Said Matthew 5-7 – Sermon on the Mount – Living from the Heart Matthew 7:24-29 24 "Therefore everyone who hears these words of mine and puts them into practice is like a wise man who built his house on the rock. 25 The rain came down, the streams rose, and the winds ...read more

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Lay Upon The Head Sprinkle Upon The Altar

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Nov 27, 2015

To show that the our sins has been laid on the head of the LORD JESUS CHRIST and His blood sprinkled on our hearts for our redemption. Hebrews 12:24 (Amplified Bible) And to Jesus, the Mediator (Go-between, Agent) of a new covenant, and to the sprinkled

I. EXORDIUM: Are you redeemed by the Lamb? Yes. Through His blood. Colossians 1:14 Colossians 1:14 (Amplified Bible) In Whom we have our redemption through His blood, [which means] the forgiveness of our sins. II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers/unbelievers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that the ...read more

Scripture: Leviticus 3:8

Denomination: Pentecostal

“the Great Pretender” Series

Contributed by James Lee on Dec 4, 2015

I would like to thank Pastor Jerry Shirley for sharing this series on Acts. It has been a blessing as well as a great help. I have used these for our church, as I spend my days caring for my dying father.

“The Great Pretender” Acts 8:9-25 In the first eight verses of chapter 8 we saw revival come to Samaria as Philip the Evangelist preached the good news of Jesus Christ. Miracles were performed, souls saved. Just a few verses in and we see that wherever God sends genuine revival, Satan ...read more

Scripture: Acts 8:9-25

Denomination: Baptist

Satan's Strategy

Contributed by Stephen E. Trail on Aug 22, 2016

A message to emphasis the power of Satan in the world.

"Satan's Strategy" 2 Corinthians 2:11 Lest Satan should get an advantage of us: for we are not ignorant of his devices. Introduction: Like many of you I am very concerned with what is going on in the world today. We see all of our institutions crumbling before our eyes. The things that we have ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 2:11

Denomination: Baptist

Sincere Faith

Contributed by John Gullick on Aug 25, 2016

A sermon that examines how we as believers can have and maintain sincere faith. Finishes with a youtube clip which I have outlined at the end of the sermon.

2 Timothy 1:5New International Version (NIV) 5 I am reminded of your sincere faith, which first lived in your grandmother Lois and in your mother Eunice and, I am persuaded, now lives in you also. What is sincere faith Some of the great sincere Christians I have met have often permeated the ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 1:5-8

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Confidence In The Truth Series

Contributed by Jordan Muck on Sep 9, 2016

Sermon Series on 1 john

Series: 1 John Week: 15 Passage: 1 John 3:19-24 Title: Confidence in the Truth Focus: Confidence 1 JOHN 3:19-24 19 By this we shall know that we are of the truth and reassure our heart before him; 20 for whenever our heart condemns us, God is greater than our heart, and he knows everything. 21 ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 3:19-24

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Case Of Judging Series

Contributed by Dennis Lee on Sep 20, 2016

This is part of the Sermon on the Mount series dealing with what Jesus said about not judging.

Sermon on the Mount “The Case of Judging” Matthew 7:1-5 While waiting for a plane a woman entered a gift shop to buy herself a magazine. While she was there she also bought a package of cookies. She then sat down to wait for her plane. A gentleman came and sat one seat away. He soon ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:1-5

Denomination: Foursquare

The Anointed One Series

Contributed by D Marion Clark on Sep 21, 2016

This morning, we look at the very word “Messiah.” What does it mean? How did it become associated with the one whom Israel had placed her hope?

Isaiah 61:1-3 Anointed One June 7, 2015 D. Marion Clark Introduction Jesus and his disciples are nearing Emmaus. He has taken the two disciples through the Scriptures, demonstrating how he has fulfilled them in regard to being the Messiah even as he was being crucified. He has bruised the head ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 61:1-3

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Case Of Judging Series

Contributed by Dennis Lee on Sep 28, 2016

This is part of the Sermon on the Mount series dealing with what Jesus said about not judging.

Sermon on the Mount “The Case of Judging” Matthew 7:1-5 While waiting for a plane a woman entered a gift shop to buy herself a magazine. While she was there she also bought a package of cookies. She then sat down to wait for her plane. A gentleman came and sat one seat away. He soon ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:1-5

Denomination: Foursquare

Turning Complaints Into A Celebration

Contributed by Paul Sizemore on Oct 10, 2016

Jesus was often judged harshly by the religious authorities in his day. The Pharisees and the scribes believed wrongly that he was condoning the sins of people whose company he shared. Instead Christ came to make of them "new creations" (2 Cor. 5:17).

“Turning Complaints into a Celebration” Luke 15:1-10, Proper 19-C September 11, 2016 “Grumble”: It’s an interesting word isn’t it? And here we find it in the second verse of our Gospel lesson today. “And the Pharisees and the scribes grumbled, saying: ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:1-10

Denomination: Lutheran

He Opened Not His Mouth Series

Contributed by Mike Rickman on Oct 21, 2016

Jesus Did not open His mouth so that we can...

October 16, 2016 Morning Worship Text: Isaiah 53 Subject: By His Stripes We Are Healed – Part 3 Title: He Opened Not His Mouth Let’s begin by holding up our bibles… I believe this is God’s word… I believe it is for me… I accept it as mine… I will ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 53:5

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Aaron's Rod, Easter Message

Contributed by Dwight Jones on Apr 3, 2015

Moses representing the Law of God, stands before Pharaoh i.e. the devil, and when everything is on the line, literally laid on the ground, the rod of Aaron i.e. the power of the Priesthood simply swallows the representation of the enemies ability

Numbers 17:1-8 (KJV) 
1 And the LORD spake unto Moses, saying, 
2 Speak unto the children of Israel, and take of every one of them a rod according to the house of their fathers, of all their princes according to the house of their fathers twelve rods: write thou every man's name upon ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 17:1-8

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Lesbianism And Homosexuality

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on May 8, 2015

To show that being a man and a woman in itself gives glory, honor and acknowledgement to GOD. Perversion is a sin. GOD hates lesbianism and homosexuality and GOD loves the lesbian and homosexual if they realize and act as they are, a real woman and a real

I. EXORDIUM: To a man: Are you a man of GOD? Yes. To a woman: Are you a woman of GOD? Yes. Genesis 1:27 (Amplified Bible) So God created man in His own image, in the image and likeness of God He created him; male and female He created them. II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 22:5

Denomination: Pentecostal

Forbidden Love

Contributed by Tim Strickland on Dec 9, 2014

Calling people to the true Love of God. Feel free to use any and all parts of this sermon.

Forbidden Love Love is a vast topic when it comes to the Holy Word of God. It has much to say on the subject. We live in a world today that offers a paper thin kind of love. It says to us, do what I want you to do, and then, I will say “I love you”. The advertising companies offer ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 7:10-27

Denomination: Baptist

Introduction To The Book Of Galatians Series

Contributed by Bill Walker on May 5, 2017

To see Paul's passion for grace.

INTRODUCTION TO THE BOOK OF GALATIANS The story is told about an intensely focused husband that did not like to be disturbed when he was involved in a project. One day as he was working on his truck in the garage his wife came out with some news. She waited for about 10 minutes until he ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 1:6

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ