Sermons on Emotions Play Games:

Controlling Anger Series

Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Oct 18, 2010

Learning how to control our anger through the Bible.

CONTROLLING ANGER Sermon Number 3 January 10, 2010 John Hunter was an 18th century British surgeon, who suffered from angina. He realized most of his attacks were brought on by anger. Hunter lamented, “My life is at the mercy of any scoundrel who chooses to put me in a passion.” ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 15:1

Denomination: Baptist

Show Thyself Series

Contributed by Mark Eberly on Nov 2, 2009

This week we are using Saul who became Paul as a model of several competancies to emotionally healthy spirituality. These are things that we need to develop to show our true colors of who we are in Christ.

Back to School Show Thyself Acts 11:19-26 November 1, 2009 Last week we looked at issues of emotional awareness and the need to know ourselves. We need to know what we are feeling, why we are feeling these things, how we should deal with things, being reflective in order to accurately assess ...read more

Scripture: Acts 11:19-26

Denomination: Church Of God

How To Deal With A Cranky Person (Even Your Self) Series

Contributed by Brian Atwood on Feb 23, 2006

An investigation into what made Moses angry and what we can learn from it.

Anger is a big problem in our culture. Things like "road rage" and "going postal" are only the tip of the iceberg. Beneath the surface there are all sorts of volcanoes preparing to erupt in the lives of many. Leslie Charles, the author of "Why Is Everyone So Cranky?" lists the following ten ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 2:11-12

Denomination: Baptist

Hide And Seek

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Mar 18, 2002

From the beginning of history man has played "hide and seek" with God. But God had a different game called "seek and found"

OPENING: What do you think the first game is that a child learns? For my boy Jonathan, his 1st game was "hide and seek." When he was about 1 year old he was sitting with me in the living room and had watched me put his blanket over my head and play "peek a boo." Then with a sly grin he put the ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 32:1-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Don't Quit, Keep Playing

Contributed by Jim Kane on Mar 10, 2002

"Why are we doing this?"

I started this sermon last Sunday afternoon before the elections were held and was going to share several stories about past elections and voter apathy. And do you know that the events of this past Tuesday and Wednesday and Thursday has some commonality with these illustrations? The first is from ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 6:7-10

Denomination: Church Of God

Stand Your Ground: Play Defense

Contributed by Marcos Suazo on Oct 27, 2004

. The saying “you can run but you can’t hide” should be sin’s motto. Although, what’s more important to understand is that the only way for us to overcome sin is through true repentance

Stand your ground and play defense 2 Samuel 11 & 12 Intro: I believe, from speaking to people, and from my own personal experience that most do not fully understand the concept of sin and how powerful it is. How it can affect and attack someone who walks into church for the first time the same ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Naturally Supernatural: Everybody Gets To Play Series

Contributed by Marty Boller on Sep 27, 2006

#3 in a series. "As communities of the King, we should model what the Kingdom looks like when God has His way with a group of people." John Wimber

If you would like a free MP3 audio file of this teaching, please email us @ tfh777@msn.com and mention the teaching MP3-20060917. READ John 21: 15-17 The last 2 weeks I�ve given you a very quick theological overview: 1. The Kingdom of God & how it acts itself out in Jesus & His followers. ...read more

Scripture: John 21:15-17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

They're Playing Our Song

Contributed by T. Michael Crews on Nov 30, 2006

Exposition of 2 Sam. 22

They’re Playing Our Song 2 Sam. 22 It might be a song on the radio; it might be a song you made up. It might be a song nobody else ever heard, or it might be a Top 40 hit. Whatever the tune or the words, somehow it captures the love between you and that special someone. Ever since people have been ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 22:1-51

Denomination: Baptist

"I Played The Fool, " Saul's Epitaph Series

Contributed by Doug Johnston on Oct 19, 2001

Instead of being like King Saul, whose life ended with disappointment, we can be like King David, whose life was characterized by hope, even when death was near.

J Sidlow Baxter’s book, Mark These Men, tells us he thinks a man plays the fool when he: Neglects his godly friends; Goes on enterprises for God before God sends him; Disobeys God; Tries to cover disobedience with religious sounding excuses; Allows jealousy or hatred to master him; Knowingly ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 23:1-6, 1 Samuel 31:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

Letting God Play His Role

Contributed by Nestor Menjivar on Jun 9, 2002

Christians need to let God play his role, while they do their part in reaching the world.

Letting God play his role Jonah 4: 1-11 Intro: Playing church - Kids play house & take on the role of mom, dad, others… - Many play church & forget that the role of God is taken Read Jonah chapter 4 From these verses we get truths that show the real spirit & nature of man - People want hell ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 4:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

God Doesn't Play Favorites Series

Contributed by Daniel Colvin on Feb 20, 2004

In the body of Christ, God does not show favoritism and He expects you to do welcome those who would be welcomed by Him. Every person does matter to God.

God doesn’t play favorites James 2:1-13 Introduction Shortly after the close of the Civil War, a former slave entered a fashionable church in Richmond, one Sunday morning at the beginning of a communion service. When the time came, he walked down the aisle and knelt at the altar. A rustle of shock ...read more

Scripture: James 2:1-13

Denomination: Pentecostal

What Role Does Dad Play?

Contributed by Chris Talton on Jul 28, 2003

In today’s society, the role of a dad is not seen as significant. But according to the Bible, he has some very distinct and indispensable roles.

June 15, 2003 Colossians 3:18-4:1 “What part does dad play?”” INTRODUCTION A little girl once said to her mother, “Mommy, if Santa Claus brings our presents, and God gives us our daily bread, and Uncle Sam gives us Social Security, why do we keep daddy around?” Why do we keep ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Playing My Position To Benefit The Team Series

Contributed by Quint Pitts on Dec 23, 2008

Fourth sermon in series focuses on the biblical purpose of serving in ministry.

PLAYING MY POSITION TO BENEFIT THE TEAM Doing Life Together—Part 4 The Barnabas File One of the first to sell possessions to help the Christians in Jerusalem First to travel with Paul as a missionary team One of the most quietly influential people in the early days of Christianity Called an ...read more

Denomination: *other

God Doesn't Play Favorites

Contributed by Monte Brown on Jan 13, 2010

When anyone walks into this church they must feel like the only one who is getting honored is Jesus Christ and no matter what background that person is from they will respect the fact that God is center focus in his church and not people.

God Doesn’t Play Favorites James 2:1-13 Monte T. Brown August 21, 2005 Sunday Morning First Baptist Riverton Introduction Shortly after the close of the Civil War, a former slave entered a fashionable church in Richmond, one Sunday morning at the ...read more

Scripture: James 2:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

Who Wants To Play Part 1 Series

Contributed by Terry Jones on May 10, 2008

Surviving today requires that believers develop a godly mentality, a strategic plan and an understanding of the spiritual tools given to us by the Holy Spirit. Survival requires dedication to press in to God and in following His lead. Survivor’s ready?

Who Wants to Play? Soul Survivor Part 1 When we began thoughts of this series I asked myself a few preliminary questions…. • Who in the Bible best captures the essence of “survivor” skills in the face of great adversity? • Who readily comes to mind when you think of victory over grave ...read more

Scripture: Job 1:6-12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational