Sermons on Play Your Role:

What Does Dad Want?

Contributed by Thomas Bowen on Jul 5, 2008

Fathers’s day - equal time for fathers

What does dad want for father’s day? Luke 15:11-32 Let’s start with a little trivia this morning. What day of the year are the most phone calls made???…… Mother’s day! It seems that on mother’s day everyone wants to call home and check in. What do you think happens on father’s day? Any one ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:11-32

Denomination: Congregational

Overcoming Life's Delays SermonCentral

Contributed by SermonCentral on Sep 9, 2023

This sermon explores the reasons behind delays in life's journey and offers biblical solutions to overcome them.

Destiny is closely tied to time, and it is the primary target of the devil. Satan doesn't attack you because of your past; he troubles you because of your future. His goal is to delay you, as prolonged delay can lead to destruction. However, it will not be too late for you to overcome this delay ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 2:1-3

Topics: God's Role In Hardships, Overcoming Delays

Saved Through Childbearing Series

Contributed by Michael Stark on Aug 3, 2013

Women have a vital role in the life of the saints. Struggling for mastery over men ensures that they cannot fulfil the role God has graciously given.

“Yet she will be saved through childbearing—if they continue in faith and love and holiness, with self-control.” [1] The role of women—in society and especially in churches—is a topic fraught with grave danger. The man who dares speak on the biblical role of women ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 2:15

Denomination: Baptist

Fatherhood - Why Is It Important

Contributed by Michael Brown on Aug 6, 2019

God pointed me to study His Word on fatherhood by showing me scary statistics about children who grow up in homes without their father being present. Statistics listed in the sermon

Fatherhood – Why is it Important? “Train up a child in the way he should go, And when he is old he will not depart from it. ” Proverbs 22:6 (NKJV) Statistics of families without fathers In 2014: 24% (17.4 million) children live in a home without a father living in a single-parent home doubles the ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 22:6

Denomination: Baptist

Mother's Day - Learning From Prodigal Mothers And Prodigal Children

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Feb 18, 2019

Let’s praise mothers who have raised good children, but not blame them if a child goes bad.

A. MOTHER (NAME UNKNOWN) OF SAMSON: JUDGES 13-16 1. Chosen to rear a special son. “He (Samson) shall begin to deliver Israel out of . . . the Philistines” (13:5). 2. God expected separation. “Drink not wine . . . strong drink, and eat not any unclean thing” (13:4-5). 3. Influential by world when ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 8:26, 2 Kings 23:12-23

Denomination: Baptist

Teaching

Contributed by Grant Adams on May 4, 2022

Charles Barkley many years ago, came out and said, "I am not a role model." The truer statement is I am not a good role model or a bad role model, but we are all role models. The same is with teaching. We are all teachers. Some are good and some not so good.

This morning I would like to continue along the lines of what a Christian is and does. I know we are salt and light, and we do this as we are Christlike. But let's consider one other thought today, that Christians are teachers. I know some of you already tuned me out. You say, “Preacher I'm ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:19-20

Denomination: Baptist

Joy: Stand Firm In The Lord Series

Contributed by Dana Chau on Aug 31, 2025

Have you ever wondered why it is so difficult to live out the Christian faith? What if you knew how to stand firm in Jesus Christ which would help you live for Him? Get ready to discover Paul’s instructions!

Joy: Stand Firm in the Lord Philippians 3:12-4:1 Just a reminder that families and friends who don't attend church may be open to coming to church for Christmas. They need an invitation from us. Some may decline this year but may come the next. But some may be ready this year. We ...read more

Denomination: *other

In The Image Of God: Male And Female He Created Them Series

Contributed by Michael Dean on Jan 26, 2013

“Then God created man in His image, in the image of God He created him, male and female He created them.” This sermon will be an exploration of human sexuality from the standpoint of God’s creation. The Biblical account of creation has timeless lessons

We have been created in the image of God - which includes both male and female! 27 God created man in His own image, in the image of God He created him; male and female He created them. - Genesis 1:27 If we desire to know God, and to know ourselves, we cannot diminish the reality that male and ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:20-31

Denomination: Mennonite

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

A Biblical Perspective On Family Respect And The Husband's Role Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on Jul 21, 2025

In biblical teachings, the relationship between a husband and wife is foundational to the family unit.

In biblical teachings, the relationship between a husband and wife is foundational to the family unit. Ephesians 5:25-33 emphasizes the husband's role in loving his wife as Christ loved the church, sacrificially and unconditionally. This includes honoring, respecting, and caring for his ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:14

A River Runs Through It

Contributed by Michael Stark on May 4, 2024

Paradise began with a river flowing from the Garden, and in Heaven a river flows from the throne of God. The message is a brief consideration of the role these rivers play in the economy of God.

“A river flowed out of Eden to water the garden, and there it divided and became four rivers. The name of the first is the Pishon. It is the one that flowed around the whole land of Havilah, where there is gold” [GENESIS 2:10-11]. “The angel showed me the river of the water of life, bright as ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 2:10-11, Revelation 22:1-2

Denomination: Baptist

The Spirit Of Sports

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 5, 2021

The spirit of sports plays a greater role in the Bible than most of us see. We will study how Paul uses sport terms to teach Christian lessons.

Back in the days of depression the mighty Babe Ruth was asked to take a salary cut for the first time in his career. He didn't go for it, but insisted on his customary $80,000 contract. "But Babe," protested an official of the Yankee Ball Club, "These are trying times. ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:1-2

Touched By An Angel

Contributed by John Gaston on Dec 17, 2015

Angels play a significant role in the N.T., particularly surrounding the events of the birth of Jesus. There were 4 major appearances of angels: with Zachariah, Mary, Joseph, and the Shepherds.

TOUCHED BY AN ANGEL Matt. 1-2; Lk. 1-2 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR 1. A man built a new home. One day as he was looking at the outside of it, an apparition appeared and was visible for a full minute. One year later, it appeared again at exactly the same time, but his friends thought he was just ...read more

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Talking Trees

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 5, 2021

There are over 500 reference to trees, and they play a major role in God's revelation. The text we are looking at in Judges 9 is not the most important, but it is the most conspicuous.

One of the questions most often debated among amateur philosophers is whether or not a tree falling in the woods makes any noise is no one is around to hear it? From a biblical perspective there is never a time when the trees are not being heard, for if we take seriously the Lordship of Christ ...read more

Scripture: Judges 9:7-15

Spiritual Bond PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 28, 2023

Understand and embrace the unity in diversity within the Church, as each member has a unique role to play in the Body of Christ, just like the different parts of a physical body.

Good morning, family. Today, we will explore the profound message in 1 Corinthians 12:12-31, which talks about the unity of Jesus' Body, the power of diversity, and the bond of deep friendship. But before we delve into the Word, let's begin with a quote from A.W Tozer, "Has it ever occurred to you ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:12-31

Topics: Unity, Friendship