Sermons on Blame Game:

Got Problems?

Contributed by Jeff Taylor on Apr 20, 2023

Promises cause problems, which God uses to give provision. God gave Israel and you three options: surrender to the crisis, fight the undefeatable foe, or trust in God to deliver you from the enemies that present themselves, and to wipe them out.

Promises cause problems, which God uses to give provision. Consider Moses and the children of Israel fleeing from Pharaoh and brutal slavery. They had been delivered from 400 years of slavery by ten plagues that crushed Egypt, the most powerful nation on the face of the earth at that time. They ...read more

Scripture: Acts 7:1-8

Denomination: Pentecostal

Nutgrass Of The Soul

Contributed by Cynthia Hinson on Jul 6, 2002

Tough, arrogant and persistent, sin (like nutgrass) will (in Malachi’s words) be burnt to stubble to make way for the Kingdom. Don’t be childish -- our faith is not a game. The prophets have warned us -- and now, someone greater than a prophet is here.

Nutgrass of the Soul Matthew 11:2-30 Rev. Cynthia T. Hinson – St. Paul United Methodist Church – Conroe, TX – July 7, 2002 The very last book of the Old Testament is Malachi, and the last verses of the last chapter of that book read thus: 1 "For behold, the day comes, burning like an oven, when ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 11:2-30, Malachi 4:1-6

Denomination: Methodist

Living With A Sense Of Urgency

Contributed by Joey Nelson on Mar 17, 2003

Being only days away now from something known as “March Madness,” the pace and intensity of college basketball games begin to reach a new level. There’s a sense of urgency as teams begin to prepare for a run that will eventually result in four unbeaten

INTRODUCTION Opening Statement: Being only days away now from something known as “March Madness,” the pace and intensity of college basketball games begin to reach a new level. There’s a sense of urgency as teams begin to prepare for a run that will eventually result in four unbeaten teams, one of ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 4:1-11

The Body Of Christ Series

Contributed by Mitchell Skelton on Jan 13, 2004

The church is much like a ball team. In order to achieve victory, all the players must be practiced and ready come game time. In 1 Corinthians, Paul describes the church as the body of Christ. To be victorious we all must play our part. To be victorio

1 Corinthians 12:12-31 INTRODUCTION One beautiful, sunny afternoon two baseball teams met to play a game. Although it was expected to be a good game, one team was assured of victory. The teams dressed in their respective uniforms, the White Sox in white and the Black Sox in black. Game time ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:12-31

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Sideline Christians

Contributed by Kenneth Tankersley on Jan 20, 2008

EVERY CHURCH MEMBER IS “IN THE GAME” EVERY CHURCH MEMBER CAN CONTRIBUTE TO THE SUCCESS OF THE CHURCH MINISTRY TO CARRY OUT THE CAUSE OF CHRIST, AND SHOULD BE LOOKING FOR EVERY OPPORTUNITY TO SERVE THE LORD AND DO HIS PART TO HELP WIN THE BATTLE AGAINST S

SIDELINE CHRISTIANS 1/20/08 TEXT: JAMES 1: VS. 22--25 INTRODUCTION: I WAS WATCHING A FOOTBALL GAME RECENTLY, AND I COULD NOT HELP BUT NOTICE THAT THOSE WHO WERE “IN” THE GAME (11 ACTIVE PLAYERS ON EACH SIDE), WERE CARRYING THE LOAD FOR THE TEAM. THEY WERE IN THE TRENCHES, THE THICK ...read more

Scripture: James 1:22-25

Denomination: Baptist

Christmas Day: Name That Tune!

Contributed by Warner Pidgeon on Dec 22, 2007

This all-age talk for Christmas Day is based around a game of ’Name that Tune’. Each of the 5 tunes, once guessed, help to build up the sermon which ends asking people to invite Jesus into their lives if they’ve not already done so.

(The big idea: The point of this all-age sermon is that Jesus is totally unique! There is no-one like him. He alone reveals God to humanity and he alone reveals God’s plans for us. Just like a piece of music the more we listen to it and get to know it the more its unique qualities become obvious. ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16

Denomination: Anglican

The Honeycomb Connection Series

Contributed by C Jordan on Apr 25, 2006

God wants us to develop a strong family atmosphere in our midst. Church is not an entertainment center where we hang out and play games togeter. It’s a place to get connected with one another in deep and meaningful relationships with each other.

FRIENDSHIP 101: By Pastor Chris Jordan Part #1 – THE HONEYCOMB CONNECTION: We’re going to take a look at the blueprint that God has given us for the church. Because if we’re not doing things the way that God intended us to do things in the Bible, then we are living far below that great, awesome ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 22:37-40

Denomination: *other

The Devil's Trophies (Part I) Series

Contributed by J. Martin on Jun 12, 2005

The Bible advises that we should run away from the devil in order to avoid becoming fair game. The Bible also provides the experiences of some characters that, without caution, got themselves caught by the devil and became his trophies. The question thu

Nowadays, our society marks its victories with a symbolic object known as a trophy. According to the dictionary, a trophy is “an object, reminder of a success or victory; an award given in a contest; spoils obtained from a war to credit triumph.” I remember being sent to a dealership in Austin, ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 6:5

Denomination: Assembly Of God

A Line In The Sand

Contributed by Tim Diack on May 16, 2011

What's the goal of your salvation? It's not just about the assurance of Heaven! God has plans for you in the here and now. The apostle Paul compares our walk of faith with the races of the ancient games. You were never meant to be a spectator - you're

A Line In The Sand - 1 Corinthians 9:24-27 - May 1, 2011 Hin-mah-too-yah-lat-kekt, is the name he was given at his birth in 1840. In our tongue his name translates as, “Thunder Rolling Down the Mountain.” At his baptism he took upon himself the name of, “Joseph” and ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 9:24-27

Denomination: *other

Hope In Troubled Times

Contributed by John Gaston on Mar 30, 2020

The Hunger Games President Snow said, "Hope. It is the only thing stronger than fear." He was right. What oxygen is to the lungs, hope is to the soul. Hope gives us optimism, transforms us, and reminds us of our glorious future!

HOPE IN TROUBLED TIMES 1 Peter 1:3-9 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR 1. You always need to be skeptical when you are offered a “free ride.” If it looks too good to be true, it probably IS too good to be true. Example: 2. In Zimbabwe, a bus driver was transporting 20 mental patients from one mental ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:3-9

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Halloween: Is Evil A Red Herring?

Contributed by Scott Maze on May 19, 2021

The roots of Halloween have to do with pagan rituals but today, it’s more a night to celebrate. Not everything connected with the modern celebration is all fun and games. Any believer who is sensitive to the Holy Spirit will pull back on a number of elements associated with this celebration.

According to the National Retail Federation, Americans will spend a projected $8.8 billion dollars on the holiday called Halloween in 2019. Almost 30 million will dress up and the average person will spend over $86 to celebrate. In fact, I have a neighbor who decorates more for Halloween than any ...read more

Scripture: Mark 5:1-20

Denomination: Baptist

Blessings In Disguise? Obstacle Vs Opportunity?

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Jun 10, 2025

Many ask God: WHY? WHY? Often we cannot understand what is happening. Our emotions and feelings can play mind games. Many blessings come as obstacles and hindrances We must forget the things behind us and reach forward. .

BLESSINGS IN DISGUISE? OBSTACLE VS OPPORTUNITY? By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com (YouTube: Wade Hughes) Philippians 3:14 (MSG) I'm off and running, and I'm not turning back. 15 So let's keep focused on that goal, those of us who want everything God has for us. ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:14-19, Exodus 2:3, Romans 8:28

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Transformed By Truth: The Time Between Two Advents Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Dec 14, 2024

We live between two monumental events: the first Advent, when Jesus came as a baby in Bethlehem, and the second Advent, when He will return as King of kings and Lord of lords. This period is not a passive waiting game; it is an active, purposeful, and hope-filled time.

Transformed by Truth: The Time Between Two Advents Introduction Today, we stand together in the blessed in-between time of history. We live between two monumental events: the first Advent, when Jesus came as a baby in Bethlehem, and the second Advent, when He will return as King of kings and Lord ...read more

Scripture: Titus 2:11-13, Hebrews 6:19, Matthew 28:19-20, Acts 1:8, 2 Peter 3:11-12, Romans 12:1, Romans 10:13  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

Adam And Eve

Contributed by Mark Aarssen on Jul 13, 2012

We once had it all living with God in a Paradise but one creatures fall set into motion another’s and we are caught up in making our way back to the garden. You see we can not just blame Satan for what happened in the Garden of Eden. We had a choice and

Adam and Eve Genesis Chapters 2 and 3 Using "The Story" narrative by Max Lucado and Randy Frazee - Zondervan Publishing 2008, 2011 The Bible tells us that it was God who made man and woman and not an act of evolution. While I admit that God is present in nature and in fact it is God who has given ...read more

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Letting God Be God In Waterless Places Series

Contributed by Norris Harris I on Jan 1, 2003

The most difficult and pervasive problem the human creature has is the problem of letting God Be God! This fifth message deals with how we can allow God to eb God in the Difficult Places of Life.

The most difficult and pervasive problem the human creature has is the problem of letting God Be God! Because of the fact that at times, All of us Project A Stubborn Opposition, even a Religious Resistance to Authentic Authority and Legitimate Leadership. For we Opt For Kadesh (the Sacrilegious ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 20:3-13

Denomination: Baptist