Sermons on Led Astray:

Two Out Of Three Ain’t Bad Series

Contributed by Christopher Roberts (Barrister) on Nov 7, 2012

This sermon considers the two differing outcomes of the two criminals who were led to the Cross alongside Jesus

Two Out Of Three Ain’t Bad Introduction In Luke 23:32-43, we find the story of the two criminals who were hung on a cross with Jesus. This story for these two criminals is a little bit like ’A Tale of Two Cities’. Here we have the story of one criminal displaying pride and it’s consequences, and ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:32-43

Denomination: Christian Church

One Hope--Care

Contributed by Ed Sasnett on Dec 20, 2012

Jesus' care for you led Him to die so you could receive salvation and forgiveness of sin.

INTRODUCTION If we were to go out on the streets and ask people at random, “What is your greatest need?” we would probably get a number of different responses. We wouldn’t be surprised in this economy if we got several answers of people needing a job so they could provide for ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 2:5-18

Denomination: Baptist

Approved Servants Series

Contributed by Jay Tigner on May 7, 2016

When the church needed the pastoral ministry expanded, Jesus led them to select deacons to serve the church.

AN IMPORTANT TIME! You have heard from Doyle Walls this morning regarding the process that will begin to unfold among us as we go through this exciting and important season where we will select new deacons to serve among us, the Body of Christ. Because this is an important time in the life of the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 6:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

God Will Not Be Managed Series

Contributed by Troy Borst on Oct 9, 2022

Inductive sermon looking at Uzzah's fatal touch of the Ark of the Covenant and the issues that led to it.

THE VERY RELATABLE LIFE OF KING DAVID GOD WILL NOT BE MANAGED 2 SAMUEL 6:1-15 #kingdavid INTRODUCTION We are going to read and think about a passage of Scripture that leaves us scratching our heads many times and even after we dig a little and understand a little more, we still don’t like what we ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 6:1-15

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Follow Jesus

Contributed by Peter Fisher on Dec 6, 2021

To see how the Holy Spirit led Peter away from his traditional view to change the world.

Preached: 9 May 2021 at Christ Church, Billericay (recorded version for video service: www.youtube.com/watch?v=97AR7n8TQMA&list=PLAiDlfqEeOxU0tFmOCQCTiNQ0518mL2bQ at 11:55 into the video) Readings: Acts 10v44-48; John 15v9-17 Purpose: to see how the Holy Spirit led Peter away from his ...read more

Scripture: Acts 10:44-48, John 15:9-17

Denomination: Anglican

The Good Path Home

Contributed by Dasol Kang on Jun 21, 2025

Wepong trusted God to make her path straight, and God led her all the way home.

What makes life a “good path?” This is a question we all wonder. Is it a life free from struggle? Is it a path of great achievement? Is it a path of success and recognition? Or is there something deeper? Well, the scripture suggests that the “good path” isn’t defined by how easy life is, but the ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 3:5-6

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Standing For Truth In A Perverted Generation Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jul 1, 2025

This is not the time for passive Christianity. It is a time for bold, Spirit-led believers to rise up and stand for truth in love.

STANDING FOR TRUTH IN A PERVERTED GENERATION By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Romans 1:18-32 Supporting Texts: Isaiah 5:20, 2 Timothy 3:1-5, Jude 1:3-7, John 17:17, Ephesians 5:11 INTRODUCTION: We are living in an age where the line between right and wrong has become blurred. Truth is being ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:18-32

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Freedom PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 18, 2023

This sermon explores the freedom in Christ, the abandonment of fleshly desires, and the pursuit of a fruitful life led by the Holy Spirit.

Good morning, beloved. It's a joy to gather together, to uplift each other, to find solace in our shared faith, and to seek wisdom from the Word of God. Today, we turn our hearts and minds to a passage of profound significance, a passage that speaks to the very core of our Christian identity. It's ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:1

Topics: Forgiveness, Christ

Stupid Things Christians Do To Mess Up Their Lives

Contributed by Bill Sullivan on May 24, 2004

The Word of God clearly illustrates that there are "stupid" things we can do to mess up our lives. What are they?

Stupid Things Christians Do (to mess up their lives) TCF Sermon April 18, 2004 Did you ever notice how much of life is full of warnings, full of cautions? You can’t drive from here to home after church today, without seeing something that’s a direct warning or caution, or at the very least, a law ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 4:6, Psalm 119:9-16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

God’s Second Word: Worship & Serve No Other Series

Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Jul 19, 2010

Freedom to truly live comes only through proper self-control is the message of the 10 Commandments. The purpose of God’s law is deliverance not domination. Obedience does not subjugate; it saves and delivers.

[GOD’S TEN WORDS SERIES] EXODUS 20: 4 - 6 GOD’S SECOND WORD: WORSHIP AND SERVE NO OTHER In New York Harbor the STATUE OF LIBERTY stands with torch held high. She faces the Atlantic Ocean and the old countries beyond, with her back turned toward the country she honors. She holds high the hope ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:4-6

Denomination: Baptist

One Small Step To Destruction Series

Contributed by Richard White on May 18, 2012

Samson was a mighty man of God, but he took small steps that finally leads to his destruction, so it is with us. Small subtle steps can bring the strongest Christian down.

One Small step to destruction. Judges 16:1ff We have been examining the Life of Samson. We have been seeing steps to bring down even the strongest of people. Samson was set apart by God at birth, he was the son of the Promise, a deliverer of the people, taking a Nazirite vow; yet he was ...read more

Scripture: Judges 16:1-20

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Accountability - National And Personal

Contributed by Leonard Davis on May 29, 2009

God’s indictment of Judah and Israel by the prophet Amos gives us insight into His expectations for us both individually and as a nation.

ACCOUNTABILITY - NATIONAL AND PERSONAL Responsibility and accountability are two words that cause us to think about maturity. These ideas more or less embody the concept of maturity. These ideas communicate expectations that if we buy something, we must pay for it; if we break something we ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Blind To The Truth

Contributed by James Lowe on Jul 24, 2023

How people can be blind to the truth

Blind to the truth 2 Cor. 3:12 ¶ Seeing then that we have such hope, we use great plainness of speech: 13 And not as Moses, which put a vail over his face, that the children of Israel could not stedfastly look to the end of that which is abolished: 14 But their minds were blinded: for ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 3:12-18

Denomination: Assembly Of God

All We Like Sheep Series

Contributed by D. Dewaine Phillips on Mar 26, 2022

We, as Christians, can go astray like sheep. Sin keeps zapping us like an electric fence, but we eventually become numb to it and cross over to enter the dangers of the world. The Shepherd will then react. So, how will He react?

To begin this evening’s message, I would like to share a verse from the Old Testament. Isaiah 53:6 says, “All we like sheep have gone astray; we have turned, every one, to his own way; and the Lord has laid on Him the iniquity of us all.” All of us have gone astray from God at some point in our ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:4-7

Denomination: Baptist

The Victories And Tragedy Of King Solomon The Wise

Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on Mar 23, 2021

Today we’re looking at the saga of King Solomon of Israel, the decisions he made, the impact he had, and the legacy he left behind. How did Solomon impact Old Testament history?

Today we’re looking at the saga of King Solomon of Israel, the decisions he made, the impact he had, and the legacy he left behind. How did Solomon impact Old Testament history? What were some historical and cultural facts that played into Solomon’s reign as king? And what larger biblical themes ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 4:20-21, 1 Kings 3:9, 1 Kings 11:11-13

Denomination: Salvation Army