Sermons on Wandering Stars:

The Epiphany Of The Lord- Be A Star

Contributed by Paul Andrew on Dec 19, 2024

“You will see his glory within you… shone anew upon the eyes of our mind!”

The idea of "be a star" during Epiphany is a way to reflect on the story of the Magi, or the three wise men, following a star to find baby Jesus. To be a star is not the same thing as being called a star. E.g., The leader of the patriots in the second Jewish War, A.D. 130-135, Bar Kosba, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-12

Denomination: Catholic

Sermon On The Way To The Stars

Contributed by William Meakin on Aug 21, 2025

The idiom: "The Way To The Stars" is often used metaphorically, especially in contexts like the RAF motto "Per ardua ad astra" (Through adversity to the stars).

Norman Vincent Peale, an American author once remarked: “Shoot for the moon. Even if you miss, you'll land among the stars.” Genesis 1:14-18 reminds us: “And God said, “Let there be lights in the expanse of the heavens to separate the day from the night. And let them be for signs and for ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 40:26, Psalm 8:3-4, 1 Corinthians 15:40-41, Amos 5:8

Wishing Upon A Star

Contributed by David Dunn on Sep 23, 2025

Matthew 2 shows Jesus as King for all nations, meeting our deepest longings; the wise still wonder, worship, and find Him.

Introduction – Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star “Twinkle, twinkle, little star, how I wonder what you are…” From the time we were children, those words have carried us into the night sky. A nursery rhyme, yes, but also a universal question: What is out there? What does it mean? Why does my heart ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-18, Numbers 24:17, Micah 5:2, Jeremiah 31:15-17, Psalm 46:10, Revelation 21:4  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

When We Wander Too Far Series

Contributed by Ryan Johnson on Mar 6, 2002

Message for Christians that are in sin

Series: Creating Contagious Compassion When We Wander Too Far? ( evanglelism, salvation) Luke 15:3-7 Survivor Eva Hart remembers the night, April 15, 1912, on which the Titanic plunged 12,000 feet to the Atlantic floor, some two hours and forty minutes after an iceberg tore a 300-foot gash in the ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

If One Should Wander From The Truth Series

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Jul 23, 2012

James tells us what to do with people who wander away from the truth of Christ. 1- Bring them back 2- Remember the good 3- Cover the sins

INTRO.- ILL.- One time a friend from Missiouri visited our church on a Sunday morning. He was a good church member where I formerly preached. He was a hunter and I fished for bass. He use to say to me, “If you’d go turkey hunting with me you’d stop that bass fishing.” What was he saying? Was ...read more

Scripture: James 5:19-20

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Our Attitude Toward The Wandering Sheep

Contributed by Jon Mackinney on Sep 9, 2010

We can very easily get very judgmental of the wandering sheep. These people make bad choices and get into trouble. But let's see how the Great Shepherd views these wanderers.

Passage: Matthew 18:10-14 Intro: One of the amazing things about us is that we can take a vice and turn it into a virtue. 1. and we are especially good at this when it comes to attitudes. 2. read about love, forgiveness, grace and we believe it. 3. but we also read about discipline and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:10-14

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Wanderer.rebel.fool. Part 1 Series

Contributed by Ty Vanhorn on Mar 8, 2016

We are on a mission to reach and equip ‘everyday people’- that is our target audience and our mission field. Not so ironically we, as a church, are made up of those same ‘everyday people’…This sermon series explores how to reach everyday people.

“Wanderer. Rebel. Fool. Everyday People” 2015 Summer Series: A Study of Psalm 107 Part 1 All Scripture References are from New Living Translation. Tyndale House Publishers Inc. Today we’re beginning a New Summer Series called: “Wanderer. Rebel. Fool. Everyday People.” ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 107:1-3, 1 Chronicles 16:1-4, 2 Chronicles 5:11-14

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Wanderer.rebel.fool. Part 2 Series

Contributed by Ty Vanhorn on Mar 8, 2016

Exploring Redemption with the invitation to reflect on whether or not you have been redeemed. Encouraging the redeemed to share their story.

“Wanderer. Rebel. Fool. Everyday People” 2015 Summer Series: A Study of Psalm 107 Part 2 All Scripture References from The New Living Translation. Tyndale House Publishers Inc. We are in our new summer series called: “Wanderer. Rebel. Fool. Everyday People.” I love that, ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 107:1-3

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

New Years The Star Of Hope

Contributed by Darrin Fish on May 7, 2014

If we hold on to God… to His wisdom and His power… Then we will succeed in this coming year. And we will be able to grab a hold of everything God wants us to have.

In a few short days at 11:59 pm, over one billion people • All across the world will be watching as the “ball” drops in New York City’s Times Square. • That got me wondering about the history of the New Year’s Eve “ball” • And what I ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 17:4

Denomination: Christian Church

Tears In A Bottle

Contributed by John Mccormack on Jun 9, 2014

DAVID REFLECTS ON HIS PAST EXPERIENCES.

TEARS IN A BOTTLE OBSERVATION: THE PSALMIST DAVID REFLECTS THE STRESS HE EXPERIENCED WHEN THE PHILISTINES CAPTURED HIM IN GATH. PLACING TEARS IN A JAR WAS COMMON AMONG THE ANCIENT ROMANS AND JEWS. IT CONVEYED SEVERAL REALITIES OF LIFE EXPERIENCES. INTERPRETATION: PSALMS 56:8 (NKJV) YOU ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 56:8

Denomination: Baptist

Belonging In The Father's House Series

Contributed by Paul Robinson on Sep 14, 2022

The parable of the Prodigal Son is an amazing story, one of love, abandonment, and grace. It is the story of one man’s journey to find his ultimate fulfillment only to realize that the fulfillment was right there at home all along.

We see in this story three specific destinations: Destination 1: The Far Country (v. 13) The far country represents the world and all of its attractions. It looks so alluring with all of its big lit-up signs. “Pleasures!” “Do whatever you want!” “Follow your heart!” “Join us, we will show you a ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:11-13

Denomination: Baptist

When There’s Nowhere To Go Series

Contributed by Brad Bailey on May 4, 2020

When There’s Nowhere to Go Series: Encountering Jesus (through the Gospel of Luke) April 19, 2020 – Brad Bailey

When There’s Nowhere to Go Series: Encountering Jesus (through the Gospel of Luke) April 19, 2020 – Brad Bailey Series #67 / Luke 24:13-35 Intro Welcome …such a privilege to have this time with you. For all who were able to join last Sunday... Easter Sunday... it was so significant to engage the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:13-35

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Stay On Target Series

Contributed by Brad Bailey on Feb 19, 2024

Stay on Target Series: Fan the Flame (2 Timothy) Brad Bailey – January 28, 2024

Stay on Target Series: Fan the Flame (2 Timothy) Brad Bailey – January 28, 2024 Intro One of the most fascinating things in life… is that it seems that it is only at the end of life that we get a perspective on what really matters… on if our lives have meaning and purpose. If you want to ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 2:8-15, 1 Timothy 1:5-7, 2 Timothy 2:19-26

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Jesus Is Our North Star

Contributed by John Gaston on Feb 26, 2025

In ancient times, mariners & explorers traveled by using fixed lights in the sky to guide them across great expanses of oceans or lands. GPS may get you to an EARTHLY destination but only Jesus will get you to your HEAVENLY destination!

JESUS IS OUR NORTH STAR Ps. 119:89 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR 1. There was a husband that died. He left his wife $20,000. After the funeral, his wife told her friend that she was totally broke. She said, “I thought you said he left you $20,000?” 2. “I did, but I spent $5,000 on the funeral and ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 119:89

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Star Gazers Or Earth Shakers? Series

Contributed by Bob Briggs on Dec 8, 2000

How do we spend our time, staring out hoping or moving forward and doing?

I remember several years ago rearranging my schedule to watch Tiger Woods in his attempt to win the Masters. I hurried home from the office at 3 for the afternoon coverage, turned on the television, and snow. We had paid the cable bill, so I knew that wasn’t the problem. So I called the cable ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:9-11

Denomination: Pentecostal