Sermons on Play:

Run The Play Series

Contributed by Eric Ferguson on May 27, 2008

Teach your teens how to effectively follow through with their commitment to Christ when facing opposition using these three steps gathered from Jehoshaphat’s confrontation.

Opener: Air Guitar Contest Choose contestants that you know will really "ham it up" on stage. Find some music that has a lot of guitar solos. Tell the contestants each will be judged (by the audience’s applause) on how well each can play the "air guitar". Send each contestant in one at a time, ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 20:1-29

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Playing With Fire

Contributed by James May on Sep 9, 2007

Don’t play with the fire of God. It will either consume you or purify you, depending on where your heart is. Playing with fire is a very dangerous thing.

Playing with Fire By Pastor Jim May II Kings 1:1-18 “Held by Jehovah”, that was his name as translated from Hebrew to English, “Held by Jehovah”. Now that sounds like a pretty good name to have provided you live up to your name. But the king in our message tonight did not live up to his name, ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 1:1-18

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Playing Church

Contributed by Rick Boyne on Jul 18, 2012

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

Scripture: Romans 12:9-21

Denomination: Baptist

Playing On The Road Series

Contributed by Steve Ely on Mar 26, 2009

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

Scripture: Matthew 10:5-13

Denomination: Pentecostal

Playing The Fool Series

Contributed by Tim Huie on Jan 23, 2009

Saul played the fool by 1)Ignoring godly counsel 2) Disobeying God 3) Giving into negative emotions

Playing the fool 1 Samuel 26:23 1. Illus. of Alfred Nobel • In 1866 Nobel invented dynamite and built up companies and laboratories in more than 20 countries all over the world. In the process, he amassed a considerable fortune. • When Nobel’s brother died, the newspaper made a mistake and ran an ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 26:23

Denomination: Baptist

Playing By The Rules Series

Contributed by Patrick O'loughlin on Jul 11, 2009

Christian’s are called to play by the rules. What are the rules?

Text: Colossians 3:18-4:1 Title: Playing by the rules 1.Rules for Christian employers. (4:1) 2.Rules for Christian employees (3:22-25) 3.Rules for Christian fathers (3:21) 4.Rules for Christian children (3:20) 5.Rules for Christian husbands (3:19) 6.Rules for Christian wives (v18) 1.Rules for ...read more

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Play To Win

Contributed by Isaac Butterworth on Nov 5, 2010

Sermon preached at the funeral of a retired physician.

PLAY TO WIN Isaac Butterworth 1 Corinthians 9:24-27 (NIV) 24 Do you not know that in a race all the runners run, but only one gets the prize? Run in such a way as to get the prize. 25 Everyone who competes in the games goes into strict training. They do it to get a crown that will not last, but ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 9:24-27

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Playing By The Rules Series

Contributed by Curry Pikkaart on Nov 2, 2013

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

Scripture: Isaiah 30:15-22

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

And The Music Plays On

Contributed by Norbert Garcia on Jun 24, 2016

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

Scripture: Philippians 3:13-14

Denomination: Adventist

Playing Favorites Series

Contributed by Pat Damiani on Sep 20, 2022

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

Scripture: James 2:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

Playing God Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Sep 15, 2023

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

Scripture: Acts 8:26-39

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A Part To Play Series

Contributed by Joel Gilbert on Jan 13, 2025

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

Scripture: Luke 3:1-22

Denomination: Baptist

Playing Favorites Youth Sermon

Contributed by Youth Sermons on Sep 9, 2024

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

Scripture: James 2:1-17

Topics: Divine Love, God's Favor, Spiritual Favoritism, Unconditional Love

Not Playing Favorites PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Feb 13, 2024

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

Scripture: James 2:1-13

Topics: Materialism, Spirituality

"High Expectations”

Contributed by Terry Laughlin on Feb 16, 2006

There are four truths that the Holy Spirit of God wants you to grasp as you labor diligently in the work of the Lord. As He brings revelation and illumination of these truths Christians will remain steadfast, faithful, and joyful in their work with Jesus

Turn your Bibles to Jeremiah 29: 11 Title: “High Expectations” Theme: “Grasping the Promises of God in the Lord’s Work” Listen As I read Jeremiah 29:11, “For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the LORD, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.” ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 29:11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational