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  • Mike Rickman avatar

    Playing To Win

    Contributed by Mike Rickman on Sep 17, 2011
     | 6,488 views

    We need to develop a culture of winning in the church today.

    September 18, 2011 Morning Worship Text: Acts 4:1-22 Subject: Gaining Victory Title: Playing to Win I love to watch pro football. I am not a football fan but really am just a home team fan. I loved the football Cardinals when they were in St. Louis and despised them when the moved to Arizona. I ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Playing With Fire

    Contributed by Stephen E. Trail on Oct 12, 2011
     | 6,404 views

    Dealing with temptation

    "Playing with Fire" Proverbs 6:20-35 Proverbs 6:27 "Can a man take fire in his bosom and his clothes not be burned?" I. The Risky Behavior -- v. 28 a. Behavior that clearly violates Biblical principle- "It is never right to do wrong." Always be aware that all of our behavior is in full ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    And The Music Plays On

    Contributed by Norbert Garcia on Jun 24, 2016
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     | 12,127 views

    We must maintain hope and perseverance until the second coming

    We have often heard the axiom that when life serves us lemons we should turn the lemons into lemonade. I don’t know about you, but I find that is not always an easy thing to do. There have been times when I have been confronted by an issue the seemingly overwhelms me. I twist and turn and ...read more

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    Denomination: Adventist

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    Playing Church

    Contributed by Rick Boyne on Jul 18, 2012
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,844 views

    We must BE the church, not just attend one.

    Playing Church November 16, 2008 Evening Service Immanuel Baptist Church, Wagoner, OK Rick Boyne Message Point: We must BE the church, not just attend one. Focus Passage: Romans 12:9-21 Supplemental Passage: James 1:27 NASB Pure and undefiled religion in the sight of our God and Father is this: ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Children At Play Series

    Contributed by Rick Burdette on May 14, 2012
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     | 6,404 views

    Parenting, obedience, mothers, children

    CHILDREN AT PLAY Proverbs 23: 19-23 (p 464) May 13, 2012 INTRODUCTION: My Mom will be 86 years old on her birthday in July…She still leads 2 Bible studies at her church…she still wakes up and goes to sleep reading her Bible every day….she still meets with the minister of her ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Playing By The Rules Series

    Contributed by Curry Pikkaart on Nov 2, 2013
     | 7,854 views

    the topic of spiritual disciplines doesn't excite many people. Yet if you've ever been worn out, ready to quit, they might just be for you.

    “Connected: Playing by the Rules” Is. 30:15-22; Daniel 6:1-16; Matt. 11:28-30 If I had told you last Sunday that this morning we would focus on spiritual disciplines, I doubt I would have seen many of you doing cartwheels or standing and applauding. The concept just doesn’t have ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Playing The Man Series

    Contributed by Jason Jones on Feb 3, 2011
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     | 7,295 views

    Fourth of five in our vision 2011 series: New Riverlutions regarding the commitment that would be required to achieve the vision presented

    Text: 2 Samuel 10:1-14, Title: New Riverlutions, Res #2: Playing the Man, Date/Place: NRBC, 1/30/11, AM A. Opening illustration: the pig and the chicken gonna cook bacon and eggs for the farmer, 40 Inspirational Speeches in Two Minutes video, “to do the same things in the same ways and expect ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Playing Favorites Series

    Contributed by Alison Bucklin on Aug 10, 2011
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     | 5,663 views

    Trying to secure our status in God's sight by checking off a list of church activities won't give us enough credit to get away with looking down on our neighbor.

    Mahatma Gandhi wrote in his autobiography that during his student days he read the Gospels seriously and considered converting to Christianity. He believed that in the teachings of Jesus he could find the solution to the caste system that was dividing the people of India. So one Sunday he decided ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Playing On The Road Series

    Contributed by Steve Ely on Mar 26, 2009
    based on 9 ratings
     | 11,478 views

    The games are on every day. Basketball now takes center stage. March Madness and the game it features teaches us kingdom principles that can help us win in the game of life!

    March Madness Pt 4. Playing on the Road Introduction: We have discussed playing with fouls, the triple threat of giving, praying and fasting, and the need to take timeouts and to end timeouts. This morning I want to talk to you about a subject that every coach and player knows is generally the ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Playing God Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Sep 15, 2023
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     | 7,992 views

    There are 1000s of different churches with their various views on baptism. Can they all be right? Probably not, but why aren't they all "right"?

    There was an antique collector passing through a small village when he saw an old man chopping wood with an ancient ax. “That’s a mighty old ax you have there,” he remarked. “Yep,” said the villager, “it once belonged to George Washington.” “George Washington??? Not really!" gasped the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Playing Favorites Series

    Contributed by Pat Damiani on Sep 20, 2022
     | 3,452 views

    Genuine faith causes you to love everyone equally. Since everybody matters to Jesus, everyone must matter to us.

    NOTE: This is a manuscript, and not a transcript of this message. The actual presentation of the message differed from the manuscript through the leading of the Holy Spirit. Therefore, it is possible, and even likely that there is material in this manuscript that was not included in the live ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A Part To Play Series

    Contributed by Joel Gilbert on Jan 13, 2025
     | 914 views

    John had a brief but profound ministry, fulfilling the part that God called him to play in order to prepare for the coming of Jesus.

    There have been several times over the last few months that I have been reminded about the importance of even small parts on teams or in performances. back up quarterback who comes in for one play because his speed or gift could help move the ball down the field Ballerina who comes in for a single ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Playing Favorites Youth Sermon

    Contributed by Youth Sermons on Sep 9, 2024
    based on 4 ratings
     | 924 views

    Main Idea: Favoritism goes against God's heart for His creation. We are challenged to see people as God sees them and to live out our faith through acts of love and service, especially towards those society often overlooks.

    Hey guys, today we're going to talk about something we all see around us - favoritism. You know, when someone gets special treatment because of how they look, what they wear, or who they know. It's not cool, right? Well, guess what? God thinks so too. Let's dive into James 2:1-17. James, who was ...read more

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    Be Ready To Play

    Contributed by David Dunn on Oct 27, 2025
     | 126 views

    Jesus invites us to stay ready for His return by daily renewing our walk with Him and keeping our spiritual lamps filled.

    There are some lessons life teaches the hard way. Sometimes they arrive wrapped in sweat and bruises on a Friday night football field. A friend of mine told me a story from when he played high school football. He was tough, competitive, the kind of kid who would try to tape a broken finger back in ...read more

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    Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

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    Not Playing Favorites PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Feb 13, 2024
    based on 3 ratings
     | 736 views

    This sermon encourages Christians to love without bias, bear each other's burdens, and value spiritual richness over material wealth, reflecting God's heart in all relationships.

    Welcome, dear family in Christ, to this blessed gathering where we stand on the common ground of God's grace, united in our pursuit of His wisdom and truth. We are here, not by accident, but by divine appointment. Yes, we are here because our Heavenly Father has a message for us, a message that can ...read more

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