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  • Joseph Smith avatar

    Flesh And Spirit: Love And Joy Series

    Contributed by Joseph Smith on Aug 22, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,687 views

    We cannot manufacture joy by trying to be good, nor can we survive game-playing. Joy comes from knowing that without Christ we would not be good at all, but that in Him we are freed from guilt.

    The happiest people I know are not necessarily the most moral people I know. And the most unhappy people I know are among the most moral people I know. I’ll bet you didn’t follow that. Let me try again. The happiest people I know are not necessarily the most moral people I know. And the most ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Real Hunger Games

    Contributed by Larry Turner on Mar 26, 2015
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,062 views

    Esau hungered for stew but we are commanded to hunger for justice. This sermon takes a look at the results of hungering for the right thing.

    John and his friend George went golfing together one Sunday morning, as they had for many years, while their family was at church. This particular Sunday was Palm Sunday, the Sunday that celebrates the entry of Jesus into Jerusalem. This led to a very empty golf course with only John and George ...read more

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    Denomination: Foursquare

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    Same Three Plays

    Contributed by Brady Boyd on Apr 28, 2011
     | 5,356 views

    Jesus endured temptations, and so can we with His help.

    All right, let me ask you a question. If the team that you’re rooting for-- if they knew the other team’s plays, in other words all this week they knew exactly what play the other team was going to run every time. It was all scripted out right there for you. Do you think that your team ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Playing Second Fiddle

    Contributed by Juan Smith on Jun 23, 2005
    based on 9 ratings
     | 5,207 views

    Allowing ourselves to take second place the only one who should be in first place - Jesus

    "Playing Second Fiddle" Readings: John 1:29-42, 1 Thessalonians 1:1-10 Introduction • What’s wrong with second place? • First place is worth fighting for, isn’t it? Don’t we want our kids to be all they can be? To be the best, achieve the most, get the highest marks, get into the best schools, ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Playing Your Position

    Contributed by Kevin Litchfield on Oct 11, 2005
    based on 10 ratings
     | 5,499 views

    This sermon focuses upon each person doing their part.

    A few years ago a miracle happened in New England. The New England area is noted for disappointments. My Red Sox are still looking for a championship since Babe Ruth. So when the New England Patriots embarked on their new season. Their was little hoopla, but early in the season when marquee ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Fred Mueller avatar

    Playing Second Fiddle

    Contributed by Fred Mueller on Jan 26, 2002
    based on 85 ratings
     | 6,712 views

    A sermon showing John the Baptist pointing to Jesus - relinquishing his disciples to become Jesus’ disciples, an example of our pointing to the Lord.

    The Reformed Church of Locust Valley Epiphany II January 20, 2002 John 1:29-32 “Playing Second Fiddle” What’s wrong with second place? First place is worth fighting for, isn’t it? Don’t we want our kids to be all they can be? to be the best, achieve the most, get the highest grades, get into ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Joel W. Lohr avatar

    Who's Calling The Plays

    Contributed by Joel W. Lohr on Feb 28, 2002
    based on 68 ratings
     | 3,581 views

    Giving up control of our lives to God who is the only one ultimately capable of settingus on the proper course for living a life of meaning.

    Our scripture for today seems to me to stand against everything that our culture seems to tell us as many other scriptures do as well. There are many ways that people in our culture seek to understand us and we all are searching for something in life that really matters. Throughout our lives ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Life Is Not A Game Show Series

    Contributed by Thomas Swope on Aug 24, 2012
    based on 4 ratings
     | 9,169 views

    A study of the Gospel of Matthew 7: 25 – 29

    Matthew 7: 25 – 29 Life Is Not A Game Show 24 “Therefore whoever hears these sayings of Mine, and does them, I will liken him to a wise man who built his house on the rock: 25 and the rain descended, the floods came, and the winds blew and beat on that house; and it did not fall, for ...read more

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    Denomination: Calvary Chapel

  • Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan avatar

    Name Fame And Game Series

    Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on Sep 8, 2024
     | 754 views

    Life is a gift, life is a game. How do we treat it matters a lot. The given name and earn name differs at many occasions. Let’s strive for a great and good name which comes from the life lived with the fear of God and humility.

    Text: Proverbs 22:1-8 Theme: Debt free Life   Text: Proverbs 22:1. “A good name is to be chosen rather than great riches,    and favour is better than silver or gold. … 4. The reward for humility and fear of the Lord is riches and honour and life. … 6. Train up a ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Numbers Is The Name Of The Game Series

    Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on Jun 27, 2011
     | 5,672 views

    God’s use of numbers is intriguing and to understand them is to better understand His word. This message was developed after reading Dr. Rogers & Dr. Merritt and is very helpful for study.

    Numbers is the Name of the Game Revelation 1:4, 20 * Years ago schools embraced a simple form of education which was jokingly referred to as the 3 R’s of learning; reading, ‘riting, & ‘rithmetic. Remembering this reminds me of a story which my dad tells and declares to be the truth. In rural ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    When The Game Is Over ....

    Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Nov 22, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,727 views

    What are we doing that is of eternal value

    Pickwell-Kirby Bellars 22-11-08 Ephesians 1.15-23 I would like to look at our epistle reading (the first reading we had this morning) It probably speaks to me a lot because I find it easier to criticise than give thanks for one another – for our Christian brothers and sisters. However, Paul ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

  • Larry Thompson avatar

    The Problem With Playing House

    Contributed by Larry Thompson on Jul 21, 2005
    based on 18 ratings
     | 8,817 views

    This is a sermon that confronts the increasingly difficult moral problem of cohabitating heterosexual adults in America.

    “The Problem with Playing House” Provers 16:25 - ©Dr. Larry L. Thompson (2005) Introduction: This past Monday I was confronted by a full page of articles from USA Today which the Lord used to prompt my spirit and address a growing problem we are facing in America. The title of the articles: ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Dr. Ronald Shultz avatar

    Lies+emotions+bias=mobs

    Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Jan 21, 2015
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,421 views

    Beware of mobs of hundreds or becoming a mob of one.

    Act 19:32 Some therefore cried one thing, and some another: for the assembly was confused; and the more part knew not wherefore they were come together. Sounds like a great many meetings that I have attended. Some were bored and doodling like me or trying not to be called on or asked questions ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Monty Newton avatar

    The Rules We Play By

    Contributed by Monty Newton on May 2, 2009
     | 2,447 views

    In all we do and say, we point the way to Jesus Christ.

    Title: The Rules We Play By Text: Acts 4:1-12 Thesis: In all we do and say, we point the way to Jesus Christ. Introduction: Most games have rules that players play by. However, sometimes, as has been my experience with playing with our grandchildren, players sometimes change the rules or make ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Norris Harris I avatar

    The Peril Of Playing With God Series

    Contributed by Norris Harris I on Mar 19, 2003
    based on 37 ratings
     | 19,092 views

    This message is in a series and it deals with the dangers involved in a soul playing with God in the context of church membership.

    As servants of the Savior and creatures of the Sovereign, the worse mistake we can make is To Play With God Our Maker and Judge. For we are reminded from the initial Genesis to the final Revelation of God’s Word that HE DOES NOT PLAY! Yet, not taking that revelation seriously, we have conjured up ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist