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  • Mary Lewis avatar

    Playing Defense In The Game Of Love Series

    Contributed by Mary Lewis on May 11, 2001
    based on 79 ratings
     | 5,643 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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    The Enemy's Hail Mary Play Series

    Contributed by Tom Fuller on Apr 23, 2007
    based on 6 ratings
     | 7,720 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

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    What Game Are You Playing?

    Contributed by Brian Matherlee on Dec 9, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,895 views

    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

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    Playing Smart Part 3 Series

    Contributed by Terry Jones on May 10, 2008
     | 2,472 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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    Games People Play: Twister

    Contributed by Eric Ferguson on May 16, 2008
    based on 5 ratings
     | 7,783 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

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    Your Part In The Big Play

    Contributed by T. Michael Crews on Nov 30, 2006
    based on 8 ratings
     | 11,735 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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    Play Dough Or Pliable Clay?

    Contributed by Craig Benner on Jan 7, 2012
    based on 1 rating
     | 8,882 views

    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

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Playing Head Games (Chess)

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Aug 28, 2015
     | 6,328 views

    Seems people are bored today, we love games. Well, consider the game of chess. Check, counter, check mate? We must think ahead and plan to avoid the traps.

    WILL WE PLAY HEAD GAMES WITH OUR ETERNITY... By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com (Fodder for this lesson from Todd Strandberg and Ron Riffe) THERE IS CRY FROM THE WORLD TODAY... ENTERTAIN ME! (Touch each point briefly) WE DESIRE TO PLAY AT WORK, WORK AT PLAY, WORSHIP ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    "I Have Played The Fool"

    Contributed by Ian Humphrey on Nov 3, 2015
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,463 views

    "I have played the fool"

    1 Samuel 26:13 - 25 21 "I have played the fool" How could someone who started out so well end so poorly? I. Saul’s Blessing - 1 Sam 9:1 Now there was a man of Benjamin, whose name was Kish, the son of Abiel, the son of Zeror, the son of Bechorath, the son of Aphiah, a Benjamite, a ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

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    Praying Aloud Or Playing Around?

    Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Oct 27, 2020
     | 2,663 views

    When you really get intense in prayer, you will see results. Fervor, not volume is more important.

    2 Kings 13:14-19 - Desire 14 Now Elisha was fallen sick of his sickness whereof he died. And Joash the king of Israel came down unto him, and wept over his face, and said, O my father, my father, the chariot of Israel, and the horsemen thereof. 15 And Elisha said unto him, Take bow and arrows. And ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Real Faith Will Not Play God Series

    Contributed by Brad Bailey on Apr 1, 2021
     | 2,931 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

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Be The Church Series

    Contributed by Wayne Lawson on Sep 28, 2020
    based on 2 ratings
     | 16,531 views

    There are simply far too many Christians out there who have this mistaken belief that church is just something that you go to for an hour or an hour and a half on Sunday morning. The truth is — you don’t go to church; you are the church!

    TITLE: BE THE CHURCH SCRIPTURE: ROMANS 16:1-2 I want to continue with Part-iii of our series entitled “THE CHURCH SERIES.” • First message of this series was entitled “The Church” • Last Sunday message entitled “The Church Has Left the Building” • This morning I want to tag this message “Be the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Purpose Of The Exodus Is Worship Series

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Sep 11, 2010
     | 3,446 views

    Liturgy is play of a special kind, the play of a child dependent on God; the purpose of being led out of slavery is right worship as God wants it, for our good.

    September 13, 2010 The Spirit of the Liturgy Memorial of S. John Chrysostom Jesus came to gather together the dispersed tribes of Israel, and not Israel only, but the whole world. This is why St. Paul was so insistent that there be no factions at the celebration of the Eucharist. In the ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

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    Election Of Church Leadership Series

    Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on Apr 27, 2024
     | 3,690 views

    Election in the Church today is very ugly at every level from local congregation to the international forums. According to their spiritual standard people play the politics in a simple position to the highest rank. God hates.

    Theme: Election in the Church Text: Acts 1:15-26 Greetings: The Lord is good and his Love endures forever. Introduction: Election in the Church today is very ugly at every level. According to their spiritual standard people play the politics in a simple nomination to the highest positions. ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    The Unsung Hero Of The Early Church

    Contributed by Mike Turner on Aug 10, 2003
    based on 59 ratings
     | 17,943 views

    Barnabas was perfectly willing to take backseat, to play second fiddle, and to stand in the shadows. He is truly one of the unsung heroes of the early church.

    The Unsung Hero Of The Early Church Acts 4:36-37 I never truly appreciated Barnabas, and his contributions to the church, and the cause of Christ until the last week. I am now convinced that Barnabas is the unsung hero of the early church. The first thing that you’ll notice about Barnabas ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist