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Faithful to the Finish
Peter's final call to a young and growing church
Grace and Glory
A short series through the highlights of 1 Peter
Entrusted
Gifts, risk, and the return of the King
For Lent and Annunciation: Zophar’s counsel is to "play it safe" by sticking to ideas rather than engaging persons. He thinks that security is the goal. God in Christ takes the risk of loving us and living with us.
Every human heart is so made that it can be hurt. Of that I have no doubt. Every human heart is subject to hurt, to pain, to shock. Every one of us is subject to feelings that we do not enjoy -- disappointment, anger, despair, guilt, anxiety -- a whole range of painful feelings. And we either deal ...read more
Denomination: Baptist
Fourth sermon in series focuses on the biblical purpose of serving in ministry.
PLAYING MY POSITION TO BENEFIT THE TEAM Doing Life Together—Part 4 The Barnabas File One of the first to sell possessions to help the Christians in Jerusalem First to travel with Paul as a missionary team One of the most quietly influential people in the early days of Christianity Called an ...read more
Denomination: *other
Exposition of 2 Sam. 22
They’re Playing Our Song 2 Sam. 22 It might be a song on the radio; it might be a song you made up. It might be a song nobody else ever heard, or it might be a Top 40 hit. Whatever the tune or the words, somehow it captures the love between you and that special someone. Ever since people have been ...read more
Scripture: 2 Samuel 22:1-51
In this parable, Jesus is teching those at the banquet how to play "musical chairs" using God’s rules not the rules of the world.
Playing the World’s Games by God’s Rules 22nd Sunday of Orinary Time, 2007 Children’s Sermon tie-in - Luke 14:11 - Using the game of "Chutes and Ladders" we discussed and how sometimes when you think you are going to lose you land on a ladder space and move forward and sometimes when you think ...read more
Scripture: Luke 14:7-14
Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed
BIG IDEA: Instead of pursuing the trivial, we should invest in the eternal.
GAMES PEOPLE PLAY: “Trivial Pursuit” Matthew 6:19-24 INTRODUCTION: Trivial Pursuit is a board game for 2-6 players or teams, in which winning is determined by your ability to answer general knowledge and pop culture trivia questions. The game was created in December 1979 by two ...read more
Scripture: Matthew 6:19-24
Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational
#3 in a series. "As communities of the King, we should model what the Kingdom looks like when God has His way with a group of people." John Wimber
If you would like a free MP3 audio file of this teaching, please email us @ tfh777@msn.com and mention the teaching MP3-20060917. READ John 21: 15-17 The last 2 weeks I�ve given you a very quick theological overview: 1. The Kingdom of God & how it acts itself out in Jesus & His followers. ...read more
Scripture: John 21:15-17
Using Board Games as a jumping off place we looked at our Christianity. He we answer the old question "Why do bad things happen to good people?".
The Games People Play - Trivial Pursuit Why do Bad Things Happen to Good People Introduction: A. In the wake of tragedy... 1. Why do bad things happen to good people? 2. Why does God allow it? 3. What is the Biblical view? B. "All things work together for good..." (Romans 8:28) We know that in ...read more
Scripture: Romans 8:28
Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ
Surviving today requires that believers develop a godly mentality, a strategic plan and an understanding of the spiritual tools given to us by the Holy Spirit. Survival requires dedication to press in to God and in following His lead. Survivor’s ready?
Who Wants to Play? Soul Survivor Part 1 When we began thoughts of this series I asked myself a few preliminary questions…. • Who in the Bible best captures the essence of “survivor” skills in the face of great adversity? • Who readily comes to mind when you think of victory over grave ...read more
Scripture: Job 1:6-12
This is a sermon about the foolishness of War. This sermon also looks a the cost of War in this country and the fact that a lot of the resources in this country go to feed the war monster.
December 1, 2013 [Blue or Purple] First Sunday of Advent (Year A) Psalm 122 (UMH 845) Romans 13:11-14 Isaiah 2:1-5 St John “Why are We Still Playing War” As we gather this first Sunday of Advent, the Isaiah 2 passage is a great reminder that the God we ...read more
Scripture: Isaiah 2:1-5
Denomination: United Methodist
There are things that disqualify us from meeting God, even though we have been seen as servants of His...
DOESN’T PLAY WELL WITH OTHERS Matt 26: 20-25 Judas Iscariot One of the CHOSEN disciples of Christ. o A very important man o Given a privileged position of Treasurer o In Jn. 13, his proximity to Jesus at the Lord’s Supper indicated a position of importance. God has so positioned ...read more
Scripture: Matthew 26:20-25
Denomination: Methodist
A study in the book of Numbers 7: 1 – 89
Numbers 7: 1 – 89 He doesn’t play favorites 7 Now it came to pass, when Moses had finished setting up the tabernacle, that he anointed it and consecrated it and all its furnishings, and the altar and all its utensils; so he anointed them and consecrated them. 2 Then the leaders of Israel, the ...read more
Denomination: Calvary Chapel
What we see in our minds is critical to our ability to walk in this life as Jesus did when He was on earth. But far too many of us allow "movies" to play that should be deleted.
An article in a recent USA Today reported that in an online survey of 1000 adults, “three-quarters of Americans believe the country was better off in the ‘80s than now.” What is noteworthy about the poll is that some who answered in the affirmative weren’t even alive during the 1980s. Isn’t that ...read more
Scripture: Matthew 5:28, Genesis 2:17, Genesis 3:6, Genesis 6:5-15, 2 Corinthians 10:5, Mark 5:25-34, Leviticus 15:19-25 (view more) (view less)
A study in the book of Deuteronomy 31: 1 – 29
Deuteronomy 31: 1 – 29 They will play when you’re away 31 Then Moses went out and spoke these words to all Israel: 2 “I am now a hundred and twenty years old and I am no longer able to lead you. The LORD has said to me, ‘You shall not cross the Jordan.’ 3 The LORD your God Himself will cross over ...read more
The angels played a major role in the Christmas story. They announced the birth of Christ to both Mary and Joseph, and helped them work out the complexities of the virgin birth. Angels announced His birth to the shepherds and sang the first Christmas song--Glory to God in The Highest.
The secular world has fallen in love with angels. Angels have become so popular in our culture that any book or movie on angels becomes an instant success. Two of the popular TV programs are about angels. Touched By An Angel, features an Irish angel who goes about helping people out of life's ...read more
Scripture: Luke 1:26-38
This message is about spiritual football. I used the analogy of American football to explain what it means to be a functional member of God's team.
Playing On God’s Team Scripture: First Corinthians 12:14, 18; 27-28; Jeremiah 15:16 The title of my message this morning is “Playing on God’s Team.” As many of you are aware, Fall is upon us and with the coming of Fall football season is back in action. I got the opportunity to go to one of ...read more
Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:14-28, Jeremiah 15:16, 2 Timothy 3:16-17
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