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  • David Ward avatar

    Games People Play: Battleship Series

    Contributed by David Ward on Jan 20, 2006
    based on 9 ratings
     | 8,923 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
     | 7,022 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
     | 8,063 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
     | 5,226 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
     | 4,981 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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    Wardrobe Witness

    Contributed by Nathan Robertson, Jr. on Dec 14, 2000
    based on 71 ratings
     | 4,516 views

    This is paper concerning the role the Christian Wardrobe plays in our Witness

    WARDROBE WITNESS One topic being raised in almost every area of society is what constitutes proper attire. There is an apparent relevance of attire in schools, workplaces, nightclubs, private beaches, and even churches. Some people have suggested that if students dressed in uniforms there would ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    God Doesn't Play Games Series

    Contributed by Monte Brown on Feb 10, 2010
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,287 views

    God’s Word certainly points out for us what sin is and names it clearly, but God’s Word also helps us to make right decisions about life.

    Review Week before last we started our series of messages called “Raising the Standard.” The first message was entitled “What’s Your Standard.” We found out that things like lying, living together, stealing, murder, abortion, hatred, and all sorts of other things ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    God Wants To Give You A Mulligan

    Contributed by Randy Trotter on Feb 17, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,728 views

    He is the God of Second Chances & more. (not just a New Year’s Sermon. It can be preached anytime.)

    “GOD WANTS TO GIVE YOU A MULLIGAN” Dec. 30. 2007 Sunday AM Southside Assembly of God Introduction: I love play Golf. I’m going to take my truck to south Houston soon and get some new seats put in, as part of my purchase deal, and a friend of mine told me he would come and get me and we would go ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Lets Play - The Blame Game

    Contributed by Thomas Monroe on Feb 20, 2002
    based on 189 ratings
     | 18,436 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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    The Games People Play - Aggravation Series

    Contributed by Jeremy Houck on Feb 19, 2003
    based on 114 ratings
     | 10,123 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

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    The Games People Play - Clue Series

    Contributed by Jeremy Houck on Feb 19, 2003
    based on 52 ratings
     | 8,470 views

    Using Board Games as a jumping off place we looked at our Christianity.This sermon deals with the personality of God.

    The Games People Play – Clue Recognizing God When I mention God what do you think about? DO you see: A Sheriff Who’s whole purpose is to catch you sinning so He can put you in jail? A Mechanic who’s so busy running the universe that he has no time for you? A Butler whose only purpose is ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Games People Play - Risk Series

    Contributed by Jeremy Houck on Feb 19, 2003
    based on 24 ratings
     | 5,054 views

    Using Board Games as a jumping off place we looked at our Christianity. Here we discuss if you can risk if God is a liar or does He tell the truth

    The games People Play – Risk Does God really mean what He says? Introduction: I was at a Barnes and Noble book store in Nashville one day when I heard a young mother call to her young son. He looked to be about three and was standing at the top of the stairs making faces at his mom. She ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Terrible Price Of Playing With Sin

    Contributed by Jon Earls on Nov 23, 2005
    based on 104 ratings
     | 16,908 views

    Elimelech did what so many Christians have tried to do. He tried to just play with sin for a little while, but he ended up paying the price for his sins. So will you.

    There have been many ships that have sunk while at sea, but few have captured the attention like the sinking of the Titanic. She sank on her maiden voyage in April of 1912 and the persistent theory was that an iceberg tore a three hundred-foot gash in the side of the nine hundred-foot ship. In ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

  • David Watters avatar

    Learning To Play Second Fiddle

    Contributed by David Watters on Jan 2, 2005
    based on 17 ratings
     | 11,026 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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    Don't Play Favorites Series

    Contributed by Carl Willis on Apr 14, 2001
    based on 20 ratings
     | 4,195 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