Sermons on football:

It's Not That Complicated!

Contributed by Monty Newton on Jan 16, 2009

Jesus simply says, "Follow me."

Title: It’s Not That Complicated! Text: John 1:43-51 The Big Idea: Jesus simply says, “Follow me.” Introduction Sometimes I think we make much more of what it means to be a Christian than is necessary or even intended. Perhaps you’ve been following the hiring of Josh McDaniels to replace Mike ...read more

Scripture: John 1:43-51

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

When It's Time To Get In The Game!

Contributed by Bob Joyce on Nov 10, 2010

We Christians spend a lot of time learning how to witness. But, there comes a time when it's time to get off the bench, get in the game and use what we have learned to witness to those who are lost.

Some years ago, I took a group to Glorieta, NM to attend a Sunday School training week. I became aware that a man by the name of Paul McClung was supposed to teach a specific witnessing strategy. Because of family connections to the McClung’s I decided I would participate in this particular ...read more

Scripture: Mark 9:2-7

Denomination: Baptist

Setting Goals For Success Series

Contributed by Sesan Banjo on Jan 10, 2012

Goal setting - a vital step to success in life.

SUCCESS DIGEST WITH PASTOR SESAN BANJO E-mail:pastorsesanbanjo@gmail.com Phone:+234-8035546154; +254-701519052; +254-774276133 SETTING GOALS FOR SUCCESS What is Success? Success could mean the progressive realization or actualization of a predetermined worthwhile goal. Success in life, family, ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 1:8

Denomination: Pentecostal

When God Says No! Series

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Nov 21, 2010

Gods Promise to David. (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request - email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

When God Says "No!” Reading: 2 Samuel chapter 7: Ill: • All of us are familiar with the ‘Taj Mahal’ in India. • It is one of the most recognizable structures in the world. • But not everyone knows the story behind it. • In 1631, a great emperor named Shah Jahan; • Built this beautiful ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 7:1-29

Denomination: Brethren

Living A Surrendered Life! Series

Contributed by Stan Rodda on Nov 16, 2004

This message tries to help the listener realize that God can do amazing things for them if only they will surrender to Him and His agenda for their lives.

Living a Surrendered Life! Victory or Defeat? Which do you prefer? HS football coach The world says “never surrender” What is surrender? Yield to another, give up, resign Everyone is surrendered to something Mt. 6:24 You are surrendered to God or you’re not! Despise- give up Mammon- ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:24

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

"The Cutting Edge"

Contributed by Tim Zingale on Aug 21, 2001

The 10th Sunday after Pentecost Jesus bringing division into the world

Luke 12:49-56 "The Cutting Edge" by Rev Tim Zingale I would like to tell you this morning about a family, a typical family, a family similar to many of the families we have in the church. A family with a father, mother and several children. They could be your family, they could the my family. This ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:49-56

Denomination: Lutheran

"Six Temptations All Men Face”

Contributed by David Yarbrough on Jun 24, 2002

As men there are two things that are certain: 1. We are always going through trials. . 2. We are always being tempted.

Intro: I remember as a little boy not any older than six years old playing football in my friend Michael Holman’s front yard. He said, “My dad can punt this football almost as high as that tree”, pointing to a tall pine tree in his front yard. Then I said “My dad can punt that football over that ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 2:12-36

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Bigger Ain't Always Better

Contributed by Wesley Bishop on Mar 14, 2004

This sermon helps us realize that God’s way is not always the way we think it should be.

Turn with me to II Kings 5. This is a familiar story to many. It is one of those stories I remember from Sunday school when I was a kid. I always thought this was a story of healing, and it is to a degree, but it is more a story of faith and obedience. It’s a story about relying on God and his ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 5:1-14

Denomination: Wesleyan

Christ's Final Week: Days Of Controversy

Contributed by Jerry Flury on Mar 26, 2006

The days intervening between Christ’s triumphal entry and his crucifixion were days filled with controversy. The enemies of Christ were bound and determined to find some way of bringing charges against Him that would rid them of Him forever.

Christ’s Final Week: Days of Controversy Matthew 21:18-27 Introduction: The days intervening between Christ’s triumphal entry and his crucifixion were days filled with controversy. The enemies of Christ were bound and determined to find some way of bringing charges against Him that would rid them ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

An Appetite For God Series

Contributed by Jason Pettibone on Nov 2, 2007

Are you satisfied by an ordinary life or hungry for God?

An appetite for godliness “What does God expect of me?” “How should a Christian act under pressure?” “Am I pleasing the Lord and honoring Him?” Answers to these questions can be found throughout the Bible, but there is one section of the Word, where Jesus Himself answers these questions and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:6

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Your Spiritual Growth: Sunday Morning Is Not Enough

Contributed by R. David Reynolds on Oct 14, 2006

This is a message on growing to be like Jesus through being a part of a small, accountable discipleship group.

Your Spiritual Growth: Sunday Morning Is Not Enough --Ephesians 4:7-13 Our Sunday evening small, disciple group ACTS, Academy for Christian Training and Service, small group is using Bishop Reuben P. Job and Dr. Norman Shawchuck�s devotional guide entitled A GUIDE TO PRAYER FOR ALL WHO SEEK ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:7-13

Denomination: Methodist

Real Followers Play Hurt Series

Contributed by Eric Snyder on Mar 8, 2002

Part of a real followers series based on Mike Slaughter’s book

Real Followers play hurt Eric A. Snyder, Minister, Farwell Church of Christ February 3, 2002 Intro.: The hard hits Surprised to see an empty seat at the Super Bowl stadium, a diehard fan remarked about it to a woman sitting nearby. "It was my husband’s," the woman explained, "But he died." "I’m ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:1

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

When Honesty Takes A Holiday

Contributed by Charles Clary on Jan 7, 2002

Someone has said, "Honesty is the best policy." This sermon will show that honesty is the only policy.

Recently, a story broke in the media concerning George O’Leary, who had just been appointed as the new football coach at the University of Notre Dame. Some untrue statements were found in his resume that forced him to resign his new position. What a tragedy! The old-fashioned virtues of honesty ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:17

Denomination: Pentecostal

An Introduction To Our Origins

Contributed by Dave Kinney on Jun 8, 2004

Over the last 200 years this book has taken it’s hardest shots and still it stands tall for us today!But while some scoff at its content, others savor every word because of its value to civilization.

“An Introduction To Our Origins” Vince Lombardi is the Hall of Fame football coach who produced one NFL championship team after another. The secret to his success was that every year in spring training, he would start the season off by holding up a football in front of his team and say, ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:1

Denomination: Baptist

Serving The Lord With Passion

Contributed by Larry Semore on Feb 9, 2017

Many in the Body of Christ have lost their zeal and passion. This is an encouraging and motivating word to inspire and encourage.

Serving the Lord with Passion Text/Scripture: Acts 4:23-31 NKJV, “And being let go, they went to their own companions and reported all that the chief priests and elders had said to them. So when they heard that, they raised their voice to God with one accord and said: "Lord, You are God, who made ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:23-31, Acts 1:6-7

Denomination: Church Of God