Sermons on Astray:

The God Who Blesses

Contributed by Hans Krause on Oct 19, 2018

The Aaronic blessing is part and parcel of our Sunday liturgy. What does God do when he blesses us with those words? What do we receive from him in the Benediction?

[Sermon preached on 27 May 2018, Holy Trinity Sunday / 3rd year, ELCF Lectionary] Today, I would like you to turn to the Old Testament text. Here we find the benediction which I use to bless the congregation at the end of our worship service. As you can see, it is not a blessing that I made up ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 6:22-27

Denomination: Lutheran

Train Your Conscience - Part 2 Series

Contributed by Andrew Dixon on Nov 22, 2021

The Lord warns us that our eyes should be trained to be pure. Many are struggling with the sins of the eyes, because while there is much restriction as to what one can do with their hands and legs, there is no restraint set as to what one can do with their eyes.

Train your conscience - Part 2 In the past few chapters, we have delved deep into the subject of our conscience. To summarize briefly, we understand that our conscience is placed inside of us by God Himself, it is God’s gift to us, which serves as our internal audit to help us be aware of what is ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:27, Matthew 5:28

Denomination: Other

Don't Be Fooled

Contributed by Robert Rose on Sep 3, 2021

The leadership of false prophets.

The Pastor has been talking a lot about searching within ourselves to weed out the me part of our spiritual walk, why do you think that is? What I want to speak about today is a reminder of what we can look forward to and how we can recognize those that are trying to turn people away from the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 24:1-26

Denomination: Holiness

The Good Shepherd

Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Aug 9, 2019

This message is about the Good Shepherd who who protects his sheep, but also about the good sheep that obey the shepherd.

The Good Shepherd John 10:1-21 Prayer- Father as we prepare our hearts for your word, may our hearts be open to receive the blessing that comes to us from your word. Your word is powerful and your word brings healing. May you accomplish all that you intend for each of us. In Jesus name. ...read more

Scripture: John 10:1-21

Denomination: Nazarene

Speaking (And Hearing) The Truth In Love Series

Contributed by Stephen Aram on Oct 25, 2019

It can be scary to be really honest with one another. Here are some guidelines to help us get started.

Two summers ago Kathy and I headed to northern Wisconsin for a vacation week. One of our stops was a day of white water rafting on the Wolf River. It was late in the season and the water was low, so it wasn’t as fast and splashy as the springtime might be. But the low water brought another ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:11-16, Galatians 6:1-2, Proverbs 15:32, Proverbs 10:17

Giving Basics

Contributed by Gary Holt on Mar 6, 2021

The widow gave all she had to God and we need to follow that example.

“Giving basics” Mark 12:41-44 Mrs. Boman was a 6th grade Sunday School class teacher: One morning she brought a pan of brownies to our class. As the goodies sat tantalizingly over by her chair she gave each child a slip of paper marked with a household expense: house payment, phone bill, ...read more

Scripture: Mark 12:41-44

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

What In The World Is Going On In Modern Christianity?

Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on Mar 27, 2021

What in the world is going on here? What sort of mass madness has taken hold of us over the last 20 years?

What in the world is going on here? What sort of mass madness has taken hold of us over the last 20 years? It seems like so much has changed. So much has gone down hill so fast. So many firm foundations have rotted away. And so many are coming out to speak about it, including recently Joshua ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:2

Denomination: Salvation Army

The Importance Of Being Informed Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 29, 2021

Ignorance is one the major causes for Christians missing out on God's best. This was true in the early church, and it is still true today.

A new bride was showing a visiting friend her first garden she had ever planted. The friend notice several small green clusters at one end of the garden and asked what they were. The bride said proudly, "They are radishes." "Really," said the visitor, "most people plant ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:1-11

On The Way To The Crucifixion Series

Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Apr 3, 2023

On the way to the cross the women of Jerusalem weep over His alarming & appalling judgment. Jesus advises them to turn their anguish for Him into mourning for themselves. Such sever rejection of the beloved Son of God puts an individual or society on a course that brings its own judgment.

LUKE 23: 26-31 [JESUS’ LAST DAY SERIES] ON THE WAY TO THE CRUCIFIXION [Zech 12:10-14; Luke 19:41–44; 21:20–24; Rev. 6:15–17] In the next episode on Jesus’ last day, we reach the actual events surrounding the crucifixion. The crucifixion account consists of three parts: the journey to the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:26-31, Hosea 10:8

Denomination: Baptist

Revelation Study Series 5 - God's Mysterious Plan Fulfilled Series

Contributed by Clayton Beck on Feb 17, 2023

Jesus is alive! Jesus is coming back! Jesus wants you ready for His return!

Revelation Study Series 5 - God's Mysterious Plan Fulfilled 11.07.21 Message… Thyatira had a temple to the pagan god, Apollo. Apollo was the sun god. In mythology and pagan worship he was the son of Zeus. Therefore people saw Apollo as the son of their god. Our Lord had something to say ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:18-29

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Primary Signs Of Jesus' Return - Part 2 Series

Contributed by Dr. Craig Nelson on Feb 27, 2023

Signs Continued

9. The Rise of the Antichrist The word "Antichrist" is used seven times in the Bible (See 1 John 2:22). The Antichrist emerges from this alliance (Daniel 7:24; 9:26). The first Roman Empire destroyed the Jerusalem Temple in 70 AD, so the Antichrist will likely come from a renewed Roman ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 24:33-34, Isaiah 11:11, 1 Thessalonians 4:16-17, 2 Thessalonians 2:1-8, Acts 3:19-21, 1 Corinthians 13:12  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

For The Common Good (January 16, 2022)

Contributed by John Williams Iii on Mar 11, 2022

Paul was addressing a diverse group of people in Corinth who obviously were not all alike but all gifted by God’s Holy Spirit. Paul was pointing out how God brings people from all walks of life together and unites them in ministry in spite of their diversity.

FOR THE COMMON GOOD (January 16, 2022) Text: I Corinthians 12:1 - 11 1 Corinthinas 12:1-11  Now concerning spiritual gifts, brothers and sisters, I do not want you to be uninformed.  (2)  You know that when you were pagans, you were enticed and led astray to idols that could not ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:1-11

Denomination: United Methodist

Do You Know Where You Are Going? Series

Contributed by Doug Fannon on Jun 15, 2018

As Christians, we get sucked into the ways and wants of this world and we forget where are true home lies because our citizenship is is heaven. We are are only passing through this world.

With our modern GPS’s, on most of our smart phones, we can get to where we want to go, only if we correctly put in the correct co-ordinance, or the right address. A Swedish couple on vacation near Naples, Italy. They want to drive to the very scenic and romantic holiday isle of Capri located in ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Sprinkle The Blood Of Jesus

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Nov 21, 2015

To show that JESUS's blood need to be sprinkled to the rest of the world and this can be done by constant prayer.

I. EXORDIUM: Are you sprinkling the blood of JESUS? Yes. I'm a priest of GOD. 1 Peter 2:9 (Amplified Bible) But you are a chosen race, a royal priesthood, a dedicated nation, [God’s] own purchased, special people, that you may set forth the wonderful deeds and display the virtues and ...read more

Scripture: Leviticus 3:2

Denomination: Pentecostal

Jesus' Government

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Sep 27, 2016

To show that GOD is Head of all governments.

I. EXORDIUM: What is the future of government? Theocracy II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers/unbelievers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that GOD is Head of all governments. IV. TEXT: Isaiah 9:7 (Amplified Bible) Of the increase of His government and of peace there shall be no end, upon the throne of ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 9:7

Denomination: Pentecostal