Sermons on games: showing 1,351-1,365 of 21,106

"The Imposter Or Jesus"

Contributed by Brad Henry on Jul 25, 2011

Until our faith in Jesus becomes tangible we will always value the imposter more than the original. So what is the imposter of this world?

There have been some tragedies in the baseball world as people trying to catch a foul ball end up falling over the railing. Last week a young boy watched his father fall to his death. Last night at the home run derby in Phoenix, AZ the same thing almost happened again. A man who had already caught ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:12

Has Someone Stolen Your Joy?

Contributed by James Kirkland on Jan 30, 2012

Has the joy of being a Christian been taken or stolen from you? Where is your joy of worship God?

Everyone say AMEN. Amen, is said to express agreement, to affirm a statement and to conclude a prayer. Now everyone say Hallelujah. Hallelujah is said to praise God or to express happiness. Now everyone say Praise the Lord Revelations 22:21 (NIV) The grace of the Lord Jesus be with God's people. ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 6:14-17

Denomination: Nazarene

Sending The Multitude Away Series

Contributed by Gerald Van Horn on Aug 1, 2010

Why did Jesus send the People away?

Sending the Multitude Away by Gerald Van Horn Text. Mark 6:45 “And straightway he constrained his disciples to get into the boat and to go to the other side before him unto Bethsaida while he sent away the people.” We want to focus in on the last part of the text that says, “He sent away the ...read more

Scripture: Mark 6:45

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Last Raps Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Oct 8, 2018

As he concludes his letter, the writer to the Hebrews reminds us to give special care to three relationships in our spiritual lives.

Last Raps (Hebrews 13:7-23) 1. A game warden catches an unlicensed fisherman in the act. "You're going to pay a big fine for all those fish in your bucket" But, officer, I didn't catch these -- they are my pet fish and I just bring them here to swim. When they're done they jump back into the ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 13:7-23

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Advent Spiritual Joy, Even Ecstasy: Gaudete Sunday

Contributed by Paul Andrew on Dec 12, 2017

St. Augustine used a famous expression--the "joy of truth," gaudium de veritate. 

Advent 3B A professor was asked by one of his students, “What is the meaning of life?" The usual laughter followed, but the professor said "I will answer your question." Taking his wallet out of his hip pocket, he fished around in a leather wallet and brought out a very small round mirror, ...read more

Scripture: John 1:6-8

Denomination: Catholic

Follow The Leader

Contributed by Mary Erickson on Sep 13, 2021

A sermon for the Sundays following Pentecost, Year B, Lectionary 24

September 12, 2021 Hope Lutheran Church Rev. Mary Erickson Isaiah 50:4-9a; Mark 8:27-38 Follow the Leader Friends, may grace and peace be yours in abundance in the knowledge of God and Christ Jesus our Lord. Vacations often involve long road trips. Those journeys can be filled with road games ...read more

Scripture: Mark 8:27-38, Isaiah 50:4-9

Denomination: Lutheran

Everybody's Looking For You

Contributed by Gerald Roberts on Feb 7, 2021

Today is super bowl and we will be looking for the spectacular, miraculous, and we believe its the biggest event of the year. Todays texts tells us Jesus does the spectacular, He does the Miraculous, and He alone is the biggest and greatest event ever.

Everyone is looking for you. Mark 1:29-39 1. Everyone will be looking for the Spectacular • Spectacular QBs, like Tom Brady who has had many comeback victories none greater than in a Super Bowl 51 down 28 to 3 in the third quarter points and come back and win the Super Bowl , Patrick Mchomes ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:29-39

Denomination: Methodist

Surrender To God

Contributed by Robert Thomas on Mar 11, 2002

Talks about being committed to God in total surrender

Surrender to God Joshua 24:1 & 23 Introduction: Describe the game called "mercy" - the purpose of the game is to get the other guy to surrender by bending back his hands. Forced unconditional surrender. God does not force us to surrender but he does expect us to. I. Surrender Past 1. Actions: ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 24:1-23

Denomination: Pentecostal

Instructions For The Home

Contributed by Rob Clifton on May 23, 2001

This is a sermon written to preach in a wedding. It lists the responsibilities of each marriage partner.

Introduction: 1. I remember when my dad bought his first VCR. 2. He didn’t know anything about how it worked, but he spent hours reading the instruction manual, learning every detail of how to use it properly. 3. Wouldn’t it be great if other things in life came with directions, like: ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:17-19

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

When The Water Gets In The Ship Series

Contributed by Rodney Fry on Aug 5, 2007

As longs as the ship is in the water everythings is alright when the water gets in the ship there is a big problem

WHEN THE WATER GETS IN THE SHIP 1 Corinthians 5:1-13 Bro. Rodney A. Fry Introduction A. Here is an old saying, “As long as the ship is in the water, every thing is alright. When the water gets in the ship, there is big trouble. “ B. We might say, “the church must be in the world until Jesus ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 5:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

Preparing To Run Series

Contributed by Robert Harmon on Jan 12, 2011

A person don't just decide the day before a Marathon to run! They have to train, keep their focus, and not look back. The Christian has to have the same desire to train and RUN!

Introduction Define Marathon: An endurance race that pushes a runner to their limits. READ I CORINTHIANS 9:24-27 I. Ready to Train (v.24-25) A. Some Christians view the Church as a spectator sport! We get comfortable and watch the show. B. Others believe God will train ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 9:24-27

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Unpacking Crazy Happy Youth Sermon

Contributed by Youth Sermons on Sep 5, 2023

True happiness comes from being humble, accepting sadness, being meek, and longing for God's righteousness.

Have you ever thought about what makes you truly happy? Is it getting the latest iPhone, acing your exams, or hanging out with friends? Well, God has a different idea about happiness, and it's kinda crazy. Let's dive into the Beatitudes and see what Jesus says about being crazy happy. Imagine ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:3-6

Topics: Happiness, Unexpected Places, Beatitudes, Spiritual Growth

Marriage: Duel Or Duet?

Contributed by Adrian Rogers on Mar 27, 2012

Marriage is more than moonlight and roses. In our day, it is by many lightly regarded, and by many as lightly discarded. But marriages are kept alive by God's grace.

Introduction Jesus said, “If any man thirst, let him come unto me, and drink” (John 7:37). And, the only people who go away unsatisfied from that living water are those who are filled with the stagnate water of self-love. But, if you’ll seek the Lord Jesus, today, if you ...read more

Scripture: James 3:5-8

Denomination: Baptist

Running For The Prize Series

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Nov 15, 2014

In order to reach people with the truth of the Gospel, we must be willing to accept 1) Self-Denial (v.19-23) and be willing to practice 2) Self -Control (v. 24-27)

After any election, like the recent municipal one, newly elected counselors have a particularly hard calling. They realize that not everyone voted for them yet they must work on behalf of everyone. In Corinth, Paul had the difficult task of working in two distinct cultures: that of Jewish ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 9:19-27

Denomination: Other

Greatness Waiting To Happen

Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Feb 7, 2001

God sees us as greatness waiting to take its form.

Greatness Waiting To Happen 1/22/ 94 Exodus 12:31-42 John 12:23-28 When you get up and look in the mirror each morning what do you see? Do you see a person who can’t wait to change his or her appearance in order to be more presentable to the world, or do you see what God sees. God ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 12:31-42

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed