Sermons on Play God:

A Call To Commitment Series

Contributed by Chris Appleby on Oct 18, 2000

The success of God’s work depends on the willingness of his people to play their part.

It’s appropriate to ask, on the day of our AGM, how committed are you to the work of God here at St Theodore’s? It’s a question that we all need to consider as we come to look at Haggai ch 1. If you’ve been here over the last month or so, you’ll know that we’ve been working our way through ...read more

Scripture: Haggai 1:1

Denomination: Anglican

Open Hearts Before God Series

Contributed by Robert Bravo on Aug 9, 2010

God has givin us an awesome opportunity to become His child. We are now children of light. What does this mean? How do we play this out in our lives? Paul gives us some examples in his letter to the Ephesian church.

Living as children of Light: Open hearts Ephesians 4:17-19 To live as children of light means I. We live as though God _were are Father_ Ephesians 4:17 a. The gentiles were fatherless when it came to God. b. As a believer in Christ we now become his Children c. We should act that way since we ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:17-19

Denomination: Nazarene

In The Beginning... God Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Jan 10, 2001

What happens when people focus on the things of this world rather than God?

Poem: He was just a little lad, and on the week’s first day, Was wandering home from Sunday School, and dawdling on the way. He scuffed his shoes into the grass; he found a caterpillar He found a fluffy milkweed pod, and blew out all the ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:1-3, John 1:1

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Trusting God For Provision And Safety Series

Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Jun 28, 2016

What you focus on when the issue is impossible is very telling of where your trust is. Our responsibility in life is to trust Jesus, to desire more of Him. We are to learn from the lessons being played out before us, and still lean on Him always.

Trusting God for Provision and Safety John 6:1-21 Introduction - The gospel of John screams of the faith that we should have in Christ -- It is the clearest example of living life FOR the one who redeemed you and I - When it comes to matters of faith, sometimes seeing is believing -- But ...read more

Scripture: John 6:1-21

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

First Down: Focus On The Goal Series

Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Feb 4, 2008

Marriages, like football games, are won by many small plays by the team, instead of one grand play.

Four Play: Four Keys to a Winning Marriage Series First Down: Focus on the Goal Feb. 3, 2008 FBC, Chester Mike Fogerson, Pastor Introduction A Some marriages start out with a big play. 1 What are "big plays"? a $40,000 wedding, new home, new cars, the ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 2:18

Denomination: Baptist

The Game

Contributed by Richard White on Sep 13, 2003

What kind of game are we playing. Is it one God is proud to watch?

The Game 1st story: Coach and Joe. Joe was a very special kind of player. He was not a very gifted athlete, had little size or speed to talk about, but he had heart. We are a very special team; we are in a very important game. I. Since we are in this important game lets look at God’s word to ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Kids Series

Contributed by Scott Kircher on Jul 27, 2008

How should kids play the part God has for them and why?

Real Life: Playing Your Part - Kids Obey your parents Why should I? It is Commanded by God It is pleasing to God It is the right thing to do Honor your parents Benefits to yourself A Better Life A Longer Life Slide 1 Introduction Any kids here take science? Who can tell me about an ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:1-3, Ephesians 2:11-22

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Don't Assume To Assume

Contributed by Ronnie Smith on Oct 21, 2014

ASSUME – The biggest trick the devil plays on God's children is assumption.

Don't Assume to Assume James 5:12 But above all things, my brethern, swear not, neither by heaven, neither by the earth, neither by any other oath: but let your yea be yea; and let yout nay be nay lest thou fall into condemnation. 1. to take for granted or without proof. ASSUME – The ...read more

Scripture: James 5:12-13

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Part 16 - Matthew 12:43-45 - Playing Whack-A-Demon! Series

Contributed by Ross Cochrane on Nov 16, 2010

Even when confronted they were abrasive and uncooperative, malevolent. It took some time to EVICT them, and there was always the danger that they would RETURN.

Part 16 - Matthew 12:43-45 - PLAYING WHACK-A-DEMON! Many years ago I worked in an organisation called SCILS - Sunshine Coast Independent Living Skills. We worked with people who had mild to moderate intellectual disabilities. David (not his real name) was helped to find a place to rent in the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 12:43-45

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Which Would You Choose?

Contributed by James May on Jan 9, 2011

It's better to keep our trust in the Lord than to have to play "Let's Make a Deal" with God like David did.

What Would You Choose? Sunday, January 09, 2011 - AM By Pastor James May David was known as a man after God’s own heart. What a wonderful thing it would be to know that God though of each of us in the same manner. I believe that I am looking out over a lot of people in the church who fit ...read more

Scripture: 1 Chronicles 21:1-16

Denomination: Independent/Bible

What To Do With God’s Word

Contributed by Chuck Sligh on Sep 7, 2015

A church split could have occurred in the Jerusalem church, but it didn't. That's the background of Acts 11:1-21. But a subtext is the role the Word of God played in the entire passage. Thats the subject of this passage.

What to Do with God’s Word TEXT: Acts 11:1-21 – “And the apostles and brethren that were in Judaea heard that the Gentiles had also received the word of God. 2 And when Peter was come up to Jerusalem, they that were of the circumcision contended with him, 3 Saying, Thou wentest ...read more

Scripture: Acts 11:1-21

Denomination: Baptist

God Is In Control! But What About Your Part?

Contributed by Kelvin Mckisic on Jun 25, 2023

God is control of all things, but you do have a part to play in it all. God wants us to submit to authorities, but are you following God's will by voting for the person who should be in office?

God is in Control! But What About Your Part? Let every soul be subject to the governing authorities. For there is no authority except from God, and the authorities that exist are appointed by God. Therefore whoever resists the authority resists the ordinance of God, and those who resist will bring ...read more

Scripture: Romans 13:1-2, 1 Timothy 2:1-2, 1 Chronicles 29:12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Game Of Life

Contributed by Shell Osbon on Feb 14, 2006

The games that we play often teach us values that are contrary to God’s Word.

“The Game Of Life” Intro Every one of us, who are here today, are obviously alive. And although that’s true, each one of us are living our lives in very different ways. Some of us are simply going along with whatever comes our way & we call that “life.” But on the other hand, some of us are ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:15

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Why The Bible? Series

Contributed by Tim Smith on Sep 16, 2008

An explanation of the Bible, why it is God’s word and the role it can play in our lives

Why the Bible? II Timothy 3:14-17 Several prominent literary figures were invited to an open forum where they were interviewed. One question that came up was: “If you were stranded on a desert isle, and you could only have one book, which book would you bring with you?” The first person said ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:14-17

Denomination: Methodist

The Trouble With Squirrels Series

Contributed by Mary Lewis on May 9, 2001

Sometimes playing it safe is dangerous

Introduction Are you a Risk-taker or a safety-seeker? Responding to the increasing destructiveness of high winds in the Midwest, one developer in Tulsa, Oklahoma, offered an optional tornado-safe room in the new homes he was selling. It cost an additional $2,500 for the room—which can also be ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:14-30

Denomination: Baptist