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Don't Play Favorites Series

Contributed by Carl Willis on Apr 14, 2001

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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

Scripture: James 2:1-13

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Playing Defense In The Game Of Love Series

Contributed by Mary Lewis on May 11, 2001

based on 79 ratings

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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

Scripture: Luke 13:34

Denomination: Baptist

Lets Play - The Blame Game

Contributed by Thomas Monroe on Feb 20, 2002

based on 189 ratings

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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

Scripture: Genesis 3:12, John 9:2

Denomination: Baptist

The Games People Play - Aggravation Series

Contributed by Jeremy Houck on Feb 19, 2003

based on 114 ratings

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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

Scripture: Matthew 5:21-26

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Games People Play - Clue Series

Contributed by Jeremy Houck on Feb 19, 2003

based on 52 ratings

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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

Scripture: Exodus 33:12-13

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Games People Play - Risk Series

Contributed by Jeremy Houck on Feb 19, 2003

based on 24 ratings

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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

Scripture: Hebrews 13:8

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Enemy's Hail Mary Play Series

Contributed by Tom Fuller on Apr 23, 2007

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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

Scripture: Joshua 11:1-23

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Your Part In The Big Play

Contributed by T. Michael Crews on Nov 30, 2006

based on 8 ratings

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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

Scripture: Haggai 2:20-23

Denomination: Baptist

Learning To Play Second Fiddle

Contributed by David Watters on Jan 2, 2005

based on 17 ratings

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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

Scripture: John 1:26-27

Denomination: Methodist

The Terrible Price Of Playing With Sin

Contributed by Jon Earls on Nov 23, 2005

based on 104 ratings

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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

Scripture: Ruth 1:1-5

Denomination: Holiness

Playing Smart Part 3 Series

Contributed by Terry Jones on May 10, 2008

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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

Scripture: Job 1:6-8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Games People Play: Twister

Contributed by Eric Ferguson on May 16, 2008

based on 5 ratings

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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

Scripture: Hebrews 12:1-2

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

What Game Are You Playing?

Contributed by Brian Matherlee on Dec 9, 2009

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This message is for anyone who desires to live for God and sees there’s still room for improvement.

WHAT GAME ARE YOU PLAYING? 2 Timothy 4:7 Sunday, July 5, 2009 Pastor Brian Matherlee A beginner golfer sliced his tee shot into the woods, then hit a tree trying to get out, hit a third time across the fairway into the woods on the other side. Finally he hit into a sand trap. All the while the ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 4:7

Denomination: Wesleyan

Play Dough Or Pliable Clay?

Contributed by Craig Benner on Jan 7, 2012

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Don't be a silly putty christian. Bouncing around and taking on all shapes and forms. The Potter is looking for material that He can mold and make into a vessel of honor.

Pliable Clay or Silly Putty? Text: Jer. 18:1-6 What substance are you? If only a vase could speak. It started out as an ugly chunk of dough, placed upon the wheel of the potter, spun around uncountable times with pressure applied; shaping and reshaping. Then it was sent to a ferociously hot ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 18:1-6

Denomination: Pentecostal

Real Faith Will Not Play God Series

Contributed by Brad Bailey on Apr 1, 2021

| 2,477 views

Real Faith Will Not Play God Series: Real Faith (Book of James) Brad Bailey – November 8, 2020

Real Faith Will Not Play God Series: Real Faith (Book of James) Brad Bailey – November 8, 2020 Intro... My added welcome to each of you gathering today...to all the Vineyard family and friends. As Joel and Marlo shared...this past week began with the earthly loss of Cindy Pang...a dear part of our ...read more

Scripture: James 4:11-12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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