Sermons on everyone had part to play:

Playing As A Team Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Mar 19, 2012

There were 5 men on the floor praying and fasting for God’s will. What do these 5 tell us about working together as a team for God? And what principles can help us change the world as they did?

OPEN: Yesterday was “St. Patrick’s Day. So, in honor of that special day, I thought I’d share this video clip with you: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y8lEhiHw0Dg&feature=related From 4:04 to 6:17 What you’ve seen were just A FEW of the final minutes of the 1963 championship game between the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 13:1-3

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

It Had To Be This Way.

Contributed by Jim Parisi on Jun 9, 2003

I think the one thing that perplexed me the most is why God allowed Jesus Christ His son; the son He loved so much to come to this earth as a man...

It Had To Be this Way. HHM Pastor Jim Parisi June 8, 2003 As my faith gets stronger and the revelation of the word of God becomes engrafted into me deeper day-by-day, the questions that I have asked for many years are now starting to be answered. As a young Christian I had offered ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 2:14-16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Playing For God

Contributed by Jim Kane on Mar 24, 2003

The function of fellowship is to be a better member of God’s family.

This morning we continue toward the conclusion of our series on God’s vision for us, “A fully following and faithfully functioning church.” We spent the month of January looking at the lives of 10 Biblical characters and how they illustrate what it means to fully follow God. And we have spent the ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:1-16

Denomination: Church Of God

Playing To Win

Contributed by Mike Rickman on Sep 17, 2011

We need to develop a culture of winning in the church today.

September 18, 2011 Morning Worship Text: Acts 4:1-22 Subject: Gaining Victory Title: Playing to Win I love to watch pro football. I am not a football fan but really am just a home team fan. I loved the football Cardinals when they were in St. Louis and despised them when the moved to Arizona. I ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:1-22

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Playing Favorites Series

Contributed by Alison Bucklin on Aug 10, 2011

Trying to secure our status in God's sight by checking off a list of church activities won't give us enough credit to get away with looking down on our neighbor.

Mahatma Gandhi wrote in his autobiography that during his student days he read the Gospels seriously and considered converting to Christianity. He believed that in the teachings of Jesus he could find the solution to the caste system that was dividing the people of India. So one Sunday he decided ...read more

Scripture: James 2:1-13

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Fallout From The Resurrection--Easter Play

Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Mar 18, 2021

This is an Easter Drama using about 6 characters who share different viewpoints of the resurrection. It can be done on Easter because it is mostly monologues. A short sermon can be given if it is used in worship. Parts can be done by adults or youths.

Narrator (Costume Wear a One Peace Dress With African Style Print Or A One Peace Dress That’s Brown Or Orange) We welcome you to the story Fallout From The Resurrection of Jesus Christ. Three days and beyond after the resurrection several characters will ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:1-20

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Play To Win

Contributed by Isaac Butterworth on Nov 5, 2010

Sermon preached at the funeral of a retired physician.

PLAY TO WIN Isaac Butterworth 1 Corinthians 9:24-27 (NIV) 24 Do you not know that in a race all the runners run, but only one gets the prize? Run in such a way as to get the prize. 25 Everyone who competes in the games goes into strict training. They do it to get a crown that will not last, but ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 9:24-27

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Playing God Series

Contributed by Joel Smith on Mar 8, 2009

You are God’s catalyst for change.

Several years ago a movie came out called Bruce Almighty staring Jim Carrey. It’s a good movie about a guy who is frustrated at the way his life is going, so he blames God and tells Him he could do a better job if he were in charge. God, played by Morgan Freeman, grants Bruce all of His powers. ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Not Playing Favorites PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Feb 13, 2024

This sermon encourages Christians to love without bias, bear each other's burdens, and value spiritual richness over material wealth, reflecting God's heart in all relationships.

Welcome, dear family in Christ, to this blessed gathering where we stand on the common ground of God's grace, united in our pursuit of His wisdom and truth. We are here, not by accident, but by divine appointment. Yes, we are here because our Heavenly Father has a message for us, a message that can ...read more

Scripture: James 2:1-13

Topics: Materialism, Spirituality

Playing God

Contributed by Scott Coltrain on Mar 5, 2009

Scientists are increasingly ’playing God’ by manipulating biological processes. However, there are ways that we can ’play God’ in our lives. This study discusses the ways we can fall into that dangerous trap.

With the gigantic increase in our understanding of the various biological processes in animals and human beings, the idea of ‘playing God’ has become very real. Today, human beings can be created in a test tube. Today, you can not only choose the gender of your baby but you can choose likely color ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 55:8-9

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Twelve Lessons From The Wright Brothers

Contributed by Jody Marsh on Nov 30, 2019

Twelve Biblical lessons interwoven with the story of the Wright Brothers. Great PowerPoint slides are available. Email me at jaykaymarsh@yahoo.com

During the summer of 2019, my son was doing his clinical rotations. So the Familty, and I went to visit him over the Fourth of July in Dayton, Ohio. What is Dayton famous for? That’s right, Dayton is famous because the Wright Brothers built the first airplane there. Between parades and ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 34:18, Matthew 6:20, Luke 16:10, John 17:3, Acts 17:11, 1 Corinthians 12:14, John 10:27, 2 Corinthians 3:18, Joshua 24:15, Hebrews 13:2  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Adventist

Playing On The Road Series

Contributed by Steve Ely on Mar 26, 2009

The games are on every day. Basketball now takes center stage. March Madness and the game it features teaches us kingdom principles that can help us win in the game of life!

March Madness Pt 4. Playing on the Road Introduction: We have discussed playing with fouls, the triple threat of giving, praying and fasting, and the need to take timeouts and to end timeouts. This morning I want to talk to you about a subject that every coach and player knows is generally the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 10:5-13

Denomination: Pentecostal

Run The Play Series

Contributed by Eric Ferguson on May 27, 2008

Teach your teens how to effectively follow through with their commitment to Christ when facing opposition using these three steps gathered from Jehoshaphat’s confrontation.

Opener: Air Guitar Contest Choose contestants that you know will really "ham it up" on stage. Find some music that has a lot of guitar solos. Tell the contestants each will be judged (by the audience’s applause) on how well each can play the "air guitar". Send each contestant in one at a time, ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 20:1-29

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Playing The Man Series

Contributed by Jason Jones on Feb 3, 2011

Fourth of five in our vision 2011 series: New Riverlutions regarding the commitment that would be required to achieve the vision presented

Text: 2 Samuel 10:1-14, Title: New Riverlutions, Res #2: Playing the Man, Date/Place: NRBC, 1/30/11, AM A. Opening illustration: the pig and the chicken gonna cook bacon and eggs for the farmer, 40 Inspirational Speeches in Two Minutes video, “to do the same things in the same ways and expect ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 10:11-12

Denomination: Baptist

"They Had......"

Contributed by Chanon Mullens on Dec 14, 2006

A story of God’s Provision Within the Christmas Story

(Matthew 2:1-14) Christmas serves many purposes for many people. Some celebrate it as a time of family gathering, some do so for the gift giving and receiving and still others do not recognize it at all. Ultimately, we must celebrate Christmas for one reason and one reason alone; the birth of our ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-15

Denomination: Baptist