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Get In The Game Series

Contributed by Steven Buhr on Jan 19, 2011

People have different feelings about sports; they either love, hate, don't care, or don't know anything about them. The same feelings can apply when it comes to sharing our faith; we either love to, hate to, don't care to, or don't know how to. We need to get in the game

Get in the game Jan. 9, 2011 • Do you like sports? Are you a sports fanatic? Are you involved in sports? • Playoff time in NFL – Seattle pulls off great upset against last year’s champion NO Saints. The Jets actually win a game that counts and move on… • Hockey – great time to be a Canucks ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:42-47

Denomination: Baptist

The Blame Game

Contributed by Derrick Tuper on Jan 26, 2011

We’re good at being blame-shifters. We blame fast food restaurants for making us fat. We blame tobacco companies for giving us cancer. But are we better off because of it? Let’s see what playing the blame game really accomplishes for us?

THE BLAME GAME INTRODUCTION: We’re good at being blame-shifters. We blame fast food restaurants for making us fat. We blame tobacco companies for giving us cancer. We blame the church for our lack of spiritual growth. We blame God for the results of our poor choices. But the question is: do ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 3:1-13

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Game "Plan”. Series

Contributed by Herbert Armstrong Bosantog on Nov 7, 2012

Engineers NEVER START a construction without a PLAN. In CHESS game, most LOSERS are those who DON’T MAKE PLAN for the NEXT MOVE. VICTORIOUS Chess players are those who establish the NEXT MOVE in ADVANCE. . “The BIBLE is God’s BLUEPRINT of His GREAT PLA

I. THE GAME “PLAN”. --------Engineers NEVER START a construction without a PLAN. --------In CHESS game, most LOSERS are those who DON’T MAKE PLAN for the NEXT MOVE. VICTORIOUS Chess players are those who establish the NEXT MOVE in ADVANCE. . “The BIBLE is God’s BLUEPRINT of His GREAT PLAN for ...read more

Denomination: *other

The Blame Game

Contributed by Alison Bucklin on Jul 9, 2023

Excuses and forgiveness are opposites. What can be excused does not need to be forgiven.

What do you suppose happened at the palace the next morning, when Herod woke up with a hangover the size of the Roman Empire and a public relations problem twice as big? I can hear them all spinning the story, can’t you? It’s not the way it seems! It’s not my fault! I’m not to blame! Let’s listen ...read more

Scripture: Mark 6:14-29

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Game Day! Series

Contributed by Steve Ely on Aug 30, 2021

Unknown? Overlooked? Talented? Gifted? Able? Yes!! It is time to quit riding the pine, get off the sidelines, quit being a benchwarmer and get in the game!

Benchwarmer Pt. 5 - Game Day I. Introduction As I told you about 7 weeks ago or so, I have been umping little league baseball for the last few seasons. I have learned some things from this experience. I have learned that the ump isn't supposed to dominate the game but facilitate it instead. I ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 1:1-5, Jonah 1:15-17, Jonah 2:10, Jonah 3:1-3, Jonah 4:2  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Name Of The Game Series

Contributed by Rudolf E. Y. Mensah on Jan 17, 2022

The blessings of God will not carry you to where the grace of God cannot keep or sustain you.

SPIRITUAL GROWTH ENHANCERS REF NO: 021 COLUMNIST: Rudolf Nii Yemoh Mensah PRELATE: Oasis Potterlight Chapel International (OPCI) OPENING PASSAGE: Hebrews 13:5, NIV: "Keep your lives free from the love of money and be content with what you have because God has said, 'Never will I leave ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 13:5, 1 Timothy 6:10, Ecclesiastes 10:19

Denomination: Charismatic

The Guilt Game

Contributed by Dr. Craig Nelson on Feb 12, 2022

Contrary to popular opinion, for the most part, guilt can be good!

In the Bible, the primary use of the word "guilt" is a legal term that defines humanity's standing before God. Adam's relationship with the Lord dramatically changed after he sinned in the Garden of Eden. For the first time in eternity, the created became afraid of the ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 3:9-12, Ephesians 2:8-9, James 5:16, 1 John 3:19-20, Revelation 21:2, Hebrews 13:5, Romans 8:1-2  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Giving Game.

Contributed by Howard Strickland on Nov 15, 2022

The son of a Baptist preacher, J.C Penney was motivated by the golden rule. His first store was named, Golden Rule store, and he titled his autobiography 50 years with the Golden Rule.

The Giving Game. 2 Corinthians 8:7NASB I read a biography about the life and legacy of JC Penney, the founder of the department store by the same name. The C in J.C stood for cash, no kidding. But that wasn’t the motivation behind his ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 8:7, 2 Corinthians 8:1-6

Denomination: Church Of God

The Blame Game Series

Contributed by Chris Anderson on Mar 15, 2023

Message 2 in a series through James that helps us explore the relationship between faith and works in our lives. James was the half-brother of Jesus and the leader of the church in Jerusalem.

The great British playwright Oscar Wilde once said, “I can resist everything…except temptation.” Has a truer statement ever been spoken? And what’s unique about temptation is that each person is tempted by different things. Some people are tempted toward materialism. Others are tempted to always ...read more

Scripture: James 1:13-18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Blame Game!

Contributed by Brandon Max on Oct 26, 2021

You know what "The Blame Game" is don’t you? Because we’ve all played it! Admittedly some of us play it a lot more than others, but it’s really all just a game of personal deflection. It involves blaming everything and everyone else (including God) for what is transpiring in your own life

“THE BLAME GAME” Tonight we are going to take a brief interlude away from our ongoing study on... “...Those things which are most surely believed among us” (Luke 1:1) And instead, we’re going to talk about a little thing – I like to call “The Blame Game”. You know what The Blame Game is – don’t ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 18:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

Game Of Thrones

Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Apr 24, 2024

Who sits on the throne of your heart? Who holds the top priority in your life? Who is your idol or who do you idolize? Apparently, that is your king and god. Will you make Jesus sit on the throne?

Opening illustration: Play video “The Stool.” Introduction: A throne - a seat so magnificent that only an exalted person can occupy it. Many brave warriors have fought and died to claim such throne. It is the place of authority and sovereignty. A throne is the single most important and central ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:3, Matthew 22:37

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Dangers Of Video Games. Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on May 28, 2024

In today's digital age, video games have become a popular form of entertainment for many.

In today's digital age, video games have become a popular form of entertainment for many. However, as Christians, it's essential to examine this activity through the lens of scripture and explore its implications on our spiritual lives. In 1 John 2:15-17, we read, "Do not love the ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 2:15-17, Ephesians 5:15-16, Ephesians 5:3-4

Be A Loser At The Game Of Life

Contributed by Beth Garrod-Logsdon on Mar 9, 2009

To win at the "Game of Life" board game one must amass a fortune. But to win in God’s game of life we must lose our worldliness.

Being A Loser at the Game of Life Mark 8:31-38 NOTE: The general concept for this sermon was adapted from a children’s sermon idea found at sermons4kids.com In 1860, Milton Bradley created his first game. The game, originally called The Checkered Game of Life, was basically a modified checker ...read more

Scripture: Mark 8:31-38

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The God Of The Game Plan

Contributed by John Perry on Jul 31, 2010

God's plan is not just our salvation but Jesus has a game plan for us to win in this 'game' called life.

Bunbury Sun pm 1/08/10 NOTE: For my American brethren that might read this, this sermon is based on the football game we play in Australia, a unique game to our nation & if you ask any Aussie, the only 'real' game of football in the world! But I'm sure you can draw the similarities between ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:2

Denomination: Pentecostal

The World Series Game

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Dec 14, 2000

Life is like a world series ball game.

THE WORLD SERIES GAME I Cor. 9:25 "Everyone who competes in the games goes into strict training. They do it to get a crown that will not last, but we do it to get a crown that will last forever." INTRO.- ILL.- The song goes like this: Take me out to the ball game, Take me out with the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 9:25

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ