Sermons on Play Your Role:

Attitude Counts

Contributed by Bruce Hadley on Aug 11, 2020

Your attitude represents your very character. The Word of God says in Prov. 23:7; "For as a man (or woman) thinks in his or her heart, so he/she is..."

The other day, I was in the grocery store, and I noticed a lot of gloomy faces. I began thinking about my mother, who a year ago lost my father, her husband of over 60 years, and she seemingly has been in a funk ever since. I have tried cheering her up, but her mood stays the same. Now, I know ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:23, Nehemiah 8:10, Proverbs 23:7

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Good Covid Samaritan

Contributed by Derrick Tuper on Aug 24, 2020

Is the opportunity to do good being hindered by the need to social distance? Should we be cautionary or should we take the risk in order to help our fellow man? The story of the Good Samaritan might give us some insight into that.

THE GOOD COVID SAMARITAN Luke 10:30-37 In the sermon last week I shared Gal. 6:9-10, focusing on our need to do good to the family of believers. This week I was thinking about the beginning of vs. 10, "Therefore, as we have opportunity, let us do good to all people". My thoughts went to ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:30-37, Galatians 6:10, Luke 6:9, James 2:8-9

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

When Prayer Doesn’t Change God Series

Contributed by Charles Payne on Oct 31, 2025

We’ve all heard it — whispered in prayer circles, shouted in pulpits, written on plaques: “Prayer changes things.” And it does. But here’s the misconception that twists this truth: “Prayer changes God.”

MODERN CHRISTIAN MISCONCEPTIONS SERIES “When Prayer Doesn’t Change God” (It Changes You) PROLOGUE We’ve all heard it — whispered in prayer circles, shouted in pulpits, written on plaques: “Prayer changes things.” And it does. But here’s the misconception that twists this truth: “Prayer changes ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 5:14-15, Malachi 3:6, Numbers 23:19, Isaiah 38:1, Jonah 3:4, Luke 22:42, Philippians 4:6-7, James 5:16, Romans 12:2  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Mind Your Own Business

Contributed by Ray Scott on May 29, 2003

After pubicly re-instating Peter, Jesus wants Peter to focus on following Him, and get his eyes off what Jesus is going to do with John ... Peter has his own cross to bear.

“Mind Your Own Business” John 21:18-23 INTRODUCTION: We continue in our series on the Post-Resurrection appearances of Jesus. Last week we saw The Disciples at the Sea of Galilee, waiting for Jesus to appear to them. Instead of waiting idle, they decided to go fishing. Jesus fixed breakfast ...read more

Scripture: John 21:18-23

Denomination: Baptist

Win Over Your Worry Series

Contributed by Steve Meenho Kang on Feb 28, 2017

In order to win over our worry, we must realize the futility of worry, set our priorities in order, and learn to live in the present.

Win Over Your Worry The Habits of Happiness Part 5 Matthew 6:25-34 We all want to be happy. I bet there is no single person who intentionally chooses to be unhappy. However, so many people in this world are not happy for one reason or another. In order to be happy, this is what we have to ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:25-34

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

When Your Dreams Are Crushed?

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Jun 30, 2023

The older brothers said in a negative light: HEAR COMES THE DREAMER... It took 13 long years to see the dream become a reality. WE NEED DREAMERS TODAY. Not day dreamers, but DREAM AND DO.

WHEN YOUR DREAMS ARE CRUSHED… ? By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com (YouTube: Wade Hughes) 13 LONG YEARS OF DASHED DREAMS… JOSEPH WAS 17, HE IS NOW 30. 13 YEARS OF CRUSHING… I HAVE A DREAM…THAT ONE DAY EVERY VALLEY SHALL BE EXALTED, EVERY MOUNTAIN SHALL BE MADE LOW… I DREAM WE ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 37:5-11, Exodus 3:14, Matthew 1:23

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Taking Control Of Your Life Series

Contributed by Curry Pikkaart on Aug 25, 2011

But for the Holy Spirit we are lost in our slavery to sin.

“Between the Lines: Taking Control of Your Life” Romans 8:1-17 It was a media heyday as thousands, if not millions, sat glued by their television sets watching a white Ford Bronco speeding down a California freeway with scores of the California Highway Patrol cautiously in pursuit. O. ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:1-17

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

I Delight In Your Word Series

Contributed by Scott Maze on Sep 26, 2022

When the wind is right, South Koreans launch “Bible Balloons” into North Korea, where the Bible is banned. They are chocked full of Bibles on SD cards, flash drives, and photos of the Bible’s pages.

Psalm 119 is the longest chapter in all of your Bibles. Now, the longest chapter in your Bible is devoted to how important the Bible is to our lives. Even though the Bible is really valuable, the words and wisdom of the Bible are objectionable to so many people. Banning the Bible The Bible is ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 119:17-18, Psalm 119:36-37, Matthew 6:25, Luke 14:23, Matthew 18:4, Psalm 119:11, Matthew 6:19-21  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

What Will Your Key Open?

Contributed by Michael Dephillips on Feb 8, 2003

The key to seeing the miracles of God is faith

" WHAT WILL YOUR KEY OPEN?" MARK 5:25-34 HAVE YOU EVER WATCHED THE PRICE IS RIGHT? SOMETIMES I WISH THAT I COULD GO ON THAT SHOW AND WIN ALL THE PRIZES BECAUSE I ENJOY PLAYING ALL THE GAMES. ONE OF THE ONES THAT I LIKE IS CALLED THE MAGIC KEY. YOU HAVE TO GUESS AT THE PRICE OF A ...read more

Scripture: Mark 5:25-34

Denomination: Baptist

Cast Your Anxiety On Him

Contributed by Charles Salmon on Nov 18, 2003

Anxiety is dangerous. God invites us to cast our anxiety on Him because He cares for us.

Cast Your Anxiety On Him I P. 5:7 INTRO.: Here is a very simple, yet profound verse of Scripture. The context is Peter’s advice to young Christians. He advises humility, serenity, and watchfulness. God’s hand is mighty and this should make us humble. Not only will God deal harshly with prideful ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 5:7

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Teach Your Children Well

Contributed by Roddy Chestnut on Oct 18, 2000

Intro.: 1.

Intro.: 1. Several yrs. ago Robert Fulghum touched the hearts of millions with a short piece entitled, "All I Really Need to Know I Learned in Kindergarten"; it became part of a book by same name. Most of what I really need to know about how to live, and what to do, and how to be, I learned in ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 6:4-9

Spend Your Money Wisely Series

Contributed by Timothy Smith on Aug 22, 2004

Part 4 of a five part sermon series on understanding your possessions from a Biblical perspective. Part 4 - Learn how to spend your money wisely.

SPEND YOUR MONEY WISELY LUKE 15:11-24 INTRODUCTION: Intro: Shania Twain song and power point: “Ka-Ching.” “All we ever want is more, a lot more than we ever had before so take me to the nearest store.. Can you hear it ring it makes you wanna sing. It’s such a beautiful thing.. Ka-Ching!” That ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:11-24

Denomination: Christian Church

Giving God Your Best Series

Contributed by Leroy Redding on Jul 10, 2007

Malachi #2

Giving God Your Best Malachi 1:6-14 After listening restlessly to a long and rather tedious sermon, a 6-year-old boy asked his father what the preacher did the rest of the week. “Oh, he’s a very busy man,” his dad replied. “He takes care of church business, visits the sick, works on his sermon, ...read more

Scripture: Malachi 1:6-14, 1 Chronicles 26:1

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

What Is In Your Spiritual Kitchen Series

Contributed by Bobby Stults on Jun 19, 2007

Did you know that many believers try to live their Christian life on nothing but spiritual ’junk’ food? We are called to subsist on the Word of God and anything else is NOT nutritious for the believer.

Sermon Brief Date Written: May 25, 2007 Date Preached: May 27, 2007 Where Preached: OZHBC (AM) Sermon Details: Sermon Series: A Spiritual Clean Sweep Sermon Title: What do you have in your spiritual kitchen? Sermon Text: 2 Tim 2:15 and 2 Tim 3:15-17 Introduction: Junk food is the rage ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Your Prayers Have Power Series

Contributed by David Owens on Jun 2, 2020

One of God's promises that gives us great hope is that our prayers have power. Our God promises to hear and answer our prayers.

A. One day three preachers sat discussing the best positions for prayer while a telephone repairman worked nearby. 1. One of the preachers said, “Kneeling is definitely best and most effective position for prayer.” 2. “Not so,” another preacher contended, “I get the best results in prayer by ...read more

Scripture: James 5:13-18, 1 Kings 17:1, 1 Kings 18:20-45

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ