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  • Terry Cavanaugh avatar

    Don't Play Games

    Contributed by Terry Cavanaugh on Feb 26, 2016
     | 7,750 views

    This message is about repentance and the three games people play to keep from repenting.

    Don’t Play Games Luke 13:1-9 As many of you know, I received a really cool sewing machine for my birthday. It has the ability to embroider designs on material. I have been playing with the machine since I got it. I now can make some really cool designs. But it did not start that way. ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    Games People Play: Battleship Series

    Contributed by David Ward on Jan 20, 2006
    based on 9 ratings
     | 8,819 views

    Jesus instructs his followers how to deal with anger, desire for revenge, and mistreatment from enemies. From a Sermon on the Mount series.

    Games People Play: “Battleship” Matthew 5:21-26, 38-48 INTRODUCTION: Do you remember the game "Battleship"? The object of the game is to insert pegs blindly on a game board until you "sink" your opponent’s "fleet." Battleship is a game of hiding and attacking. So many of our relationships ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    You Have A Role To Play

    Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on May 23, 2004
    based on 49 ratings
     | 6,947 views

    1. You have a vision to receive. 2. You have a job to perform. 3. You have a person to become.

    One of the blights of the theory of evolution is that it not only devalues God and attempts to ignore him, but that it also devalues human beings — looking on them as mere animals driven by desire and instinct. One of the glories of the Christian faith is that it not only exalts God, but also has ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Saints Pray; Angels Play Series

    Contributed by C. Philip Green on Aug 5, 2015
     | 7,951 views

    When God's people pray, God's dispatches His angels to accomplish His plan. That means our prayers really do matter, so keep on praying until God comes through.

    Some time ago, I came across a prayer from an unknown author that I’ve learned to appreciate more and more the longer I live. It goes like this: Dear God, So far today, I've done all right. I haven't gossiped. I haven't lost my temper. I haven't been greedy, grumpy, nasty, selfish or over ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    Don't Play The Game Series

    Contributed by Eric Bain on Jan 30, 2007
    based on 7 ratings
     | 5,130 views

    This message deals with Jesus’ call for Christians to not involve themselves in verbal abuse.

    LUKE Don’g Play the Game © 2006 Eric Bain NOTE: This sermon is available in audio format @ www.sanctuary-church.com BI - Don’t play the Game of Death! Good morning… For those of you that may not know, my name is Eric and I am the pastor here at Sanctuary. I don’t know if you heard ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    When You Play With Fire Series

    Contributed by Dale Harlow on Jan 5, 2006
    based on 8 ratings
     | 4,898 views

    Joseph provides a great example for us in how to deal with temptation. If you flirt with temptation, sooner or later, you are going to get burnt.

    If you have been reading your children’s Bible Story books you might have read the story about Joseph and the coat of many colors. Joseph was a favorite of his father Jacob and because of the favoritism his 10 older brothers despised him. But to make matters worse, Joseph also had a miraculous ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Don't Play Favorites Series

    Contributed by Carl Willis on Apr 14, 2001
    based on 20 ratings
     | 4,132 views

    A call to look upon others with the eyes of Christ.

    Don’t Play Favorites James 2:1-13 I. Favortism A. Showing respect or honor based on social status or position B. Warned against repeatedly in scripture II. We are quick to judge by outward appearances A. Clothes B. Jewelry C. Cars D. House III. We give favor based on these ideas of ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Playing Defense In The Game Of Love Series

    Contributed by Mary Lewis on May 11, 2001
    based on 79 ratings
     | 5,518 views

    If God loves us so much, why don’t we always live in that love?

    Introduction I’ve taken several long road trips in the last year. I’ve discovered that the best way for me to maintain my alertness and my sanity is to listen to audio books. I’ve become a fan of Tom Bodett, the guy who does the Motel 6 ads, whose most famous line was “We’ll leave the light on for ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Lets Play - The Blame Game

    Contributed by Thomas Monroe on Feb 20, 2002
    based on 189 ratings
     | 18,352 views

    In this age of irresponsibility, it is easier to assign blame to others than to be honest with ourselves.

    Lets Play - The Blame Game Genesis 3:12 & II Samuel 12:13 & John 9:2 Already, get ready to play the "Blame Game": You are driving 100 mph in a 45 mph zone, you lose control, flip your car on a sharp curve, and critically injure yourself, who is at fault? No, not you, the Dept. of Transportation ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Learning To Play Second Fiddle

    Contributed by David Watters on Jan 2, 2005
    based on 17 ratings
     | 10,923 views

    Becoming a servant, just like Jesus

    Scripture: John 1: 26-27 Sermon - Learning to Play Second Fiddle One day there was a young boy practicing his fiddle. He dismally scraped back and forth across the instrument, while his dog set up a plaintive howling and wailing. Finally his sister stuck her head in his room and said, “Can’t ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Your Part In The Big Play

    Contributed by T. Michael Crews on Nov 30, 2006
    based on 8 ratings
     | 11,651 views

    Exposition of Haggai 2:20-23

    Your Part in the Big Play Haggai 2:20-23 It was William Shakespeare who once said All the world’s a stage, and all the men and women merely players. They have their exits and their entrances, and one man in his time plays many parts. What an interesting way to look at life—as a dramatic, tragic, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Enemy's Hail Mary Play Series

    Contributed by Tom Fuller on Apr 23, 2007
    based on 6 ratings
     | 7,604 views

    When you are really maturing in your Christian walk the enemy still has tricks up his sleeve: overwhelming numbers and your greatest fear. Learn how God overcomes both.

    Joshua 11 recounts the final battles as Israel takes the northern cities. Do you know what a Hail Mary play is? It’s a thing in football where nothing else is working so the quarter back just tells everyone to go long and he lofts up the ball along with a "hail Mary" and hopes someone catches it. ...read more

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    Denomination: Calvary Chapel

  • Eric Ferguson avatar

    Games People Play: Twister

    Contributed by Eric Ferguson on May 16, 2008
    based on 5 ratings
     | 7,706 views

    Sometimes you feel twisted in different directions in your life. Take a lesson from the game of Twister to see how you can handle those life’s tuggings.

    Opener – Circle Twister Have youth group leaders get all participants standing and forming two circles. One of the circles should be inside of the other circle. It’s helpful if there are a couple of the leaders standing on a stage above the players or on a stable platform/chairs. When the music ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Terry Jones avatar

    Playing Smart Part 3 Series

    Contributed by Terry Jones on May 10, 2008
     | 2,390 views

    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. In part 3 of this

    Playing Smart Soul Survivor Part 3 Text: Job 1:6-8 This may come as a big surprise to most of you, but I’m not a real sports buff. I mean I can sort of follow the plays of several sports but am not a real enthusiast of any in particular – with, of course, the exception of - - football. Maybe ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Games People Play - Aggravation Series

    Contributed by Jeremy Houck on Feb 19, 2003
    based on 114 ratings
     | 10,012 views

    Using Board Games as a jumping off place we looked at our Christianity. This sermon deals with anger.

    The Games People Play Aggravation INTRODUCTION: Anger is probably the most powerful emotion we feel. Mickey Mantle had a friend who would let him hunt on his ranch. One day, along with teammate Billy Martin they went to the ranch to hunt. Billy stayed in the car while Mickey checked with his ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ