Sermons on Playing Field:

Together We Grow! PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 29, 2023

This sermon's main point is to explore the power of unity, the beauty of diversity, and the journey of maturity in the body of Christ, emphasizing the unique role each believer plays in glorifying God and building up the church.

Good morning, church! Today’s message is about unity, diversity, and maturity, three essential elements that enable us to thrive as a body of believers. As Rick Warren once said, "We are created for community, fashioned for fellowship, and formed for a family, and none of us can fulfill God's ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:15-16

Topics: Christian Growth, Coming Together

Plotting Evil Or Promoting Peace Series

Contributed by Claude Alexander on Dec 17, 2021

Daily choices bring your heart into play. Fools listen to their hearts; wise men consult God’s word. Fools reject instruction and warnings from godly people, wise men love and seek them.

Plotting evil or Promoting Peace Prov. 12:11-20 Why are the Proverbs are so Important . God desires and commands us to live in wisdom—”Don’t live like fools, but like those who are wise.” (Ephesians 5:15). And In Proverbs 23:23 we are told to “get wisdom,” and the Proverbs themselves are one ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 12:11-20

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Fate Of The Unprepared

Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Sep 4, 2015

Jesus Christ tells us He is returning and it is our responsibility to be ready for His coming. procrastination will destroy your spiritual life and there are some things that cannot be borrowed at the last minute.

The Fate of the unprepared Matthew 25:1-25:13 Introduction- We have for several weeks looking at the direct teachings of Jesus recorded in the book of Matthew. We have looked at the judging of others last week we looked being real. What does a genuine Christian look like? Today, Jesus ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:1-13

Denomination: Nazarene

Five Plus Two Does Not Equal Seven

Contributed by Craig Condon on Apr 10, 2015

Following Jesus is a radical lifestyle, and Jesus asks us if we are willing to do the same. Are we willing to give up some of what we have, that others might not go hungry? Are we willing to give out of what God has given to us

Have you ever heard of the saying, “Every dark cloud has a silver lining”? If so, then the story of the loaves and fishes is a good example. Let me explain. This story happens just after the death of John the Baptist. When Jesus heard that his cousin was beheaded, he did what some of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:13-21

Denomination: Anglican

Five Plus Two Does Not Equal Seven, Revised 2014

Contributed by Craig Condon on Nov 13, 2015

But following Jesus is a radical lifestyle, and Jesus asks us if we are willing to do the same. Are we willing to give up some of what we have, that others might not go hungry? Are we willing to give out of what God has given to us?

Have you ever heard of the saying, “Every dark cloud has a silver lining”? If so, then the story of the loaves and fishes is a good example. Let me explain. This story happens just after the death of John the Baptist. When Jesus heard that his cousin was beheaded, he did what most of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:13-21

Denomination: Anglican

The Last Mountain

Contributed by Mark Aarssen on Jul 4, 2007

Did you ever wish that leaders were held accountable? Today it seems so many leaders in every field of human endeavor politics, business, sports and even religious leaders get away with their offences and sometimes end up pretty well off. Is there some

The Last Mountain Did you ever wish that leaders were held accountable? Today it seems so many leaders in every field of human endeavor politics, business, sports and even religious leaders get away with their offences and sometimes end up pretty well off. Is there some day of reckoning for ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 32:48-52

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Seven Divine Healing Promises From God's Word!

Contributed by Tony Abram on Apr 17, 2009

The medical field tells us that every seven years all the cells and tissues in our bodies are renewed. In this sermon outline we are using seven wonderful promises from God’s Word that we can use in our prayers and in our prayer of faith for the sick and

SEVEN DIVINE HEALING PROMISES FROM GOD’S WORD! The medical field tells us that every seven years all the cells and tissues in our bodies are renewed. In this sermon outline we are using seven wonderful promises from God’s Word that we can use in our prayers and in our prayer of faith for the sick ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:16-18

Is Gambling Wrong?

Contributed by David Scudder on Sep 6, 2011

Is it wrong to buy a lottery ticket? Is the Bible against playing bingo? What if the money goes to the church? Is betting on the horses, or on sports wrong? There are no verses in the Bible that say, “Thou shalt not gamble” so does that mean that gambling

Proverbs 3:5-6 5 Trust in the Lord with all your heart And do not lean on your own understanding. 6 In all your ways acknowledge Him, And He will make your paths straight. (NAU) Purpose: To show that gambling is contrary to God's will. Aim: I want the listener to hate the sin of ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 3:1-12

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Between A Rock And A Hard Place: What To Do When You Cannot Fight Or Flee!

Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on May 26, 2022

Between a rock and a hard, your options are limited. Candid advise: When you cannot fight or flee, learn to play dead; learn to trust God, yourself and count on your comrades and finally, keep hope alive. A cover for recovery!

Sermon – Between a Rock and A Hard Place Text: Acts 14:19-24 “Then some Jews arrived from Antioch and Iconium and won the crowds to their side. They stoned Paul and dragged him out of town, thinking he was dead. 20 But as the believers[a] gathered around him, he got up and went back into the town. ...read more

Scripture: Acts 14:19-24, 1 Peter 5:8, Ecclesiastes 4:9-12, 2 Timothy 3:11-12, 2 Timothy 4:7-8  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Methodist

Prayer Keys - For The Glory Of God Series

Contributed by Mark Stepherson on Jul 19, 2011

Everything we do is to be for the glory of God. Whether we eat or drink or worship or evangelize or pray or work or play, it is to be for the glory of God. For the glory of God is a pure motive for prayer. James 4:3 warns about asking with wrong motives.

For the Glory of God “So whether you eat or drink or whatever you do, do it all for the glory of God.” I Cor. 10:31 Do you ever get those e-mail quizzes that go around? Most of them are about trivial things. How well would you do on this four question trivia quiz: 1. Who was the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 10:31

Denomination: Baptist

"A Voyage" Of Discovery!!!

Contributed by Suresh Manoharan on Apr 12, 2012

To draw lessons from the "Emmaus Experience" of the two disciples on the Resurrection Sunday...

“A VOYAGE” OF DISCOVERY One of the fascinating “journeys” of the Bible is the walk of the two disciples of Christ from Jerusalem to Emmaus (a 7-mile journey) on the Resurrection Sunday (Luke 24:13-35) which eventually culminated ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:13-35

Denomination: *other

Jehovah - The One And Only Series

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Jul 9, 2008

1. The Proclamation 2. The Prohibition 3. The Plea. God’s first commandment must be received Submissively, Sincerely, and Scripturally. Link inc. to formatted text, audio, and PowerPoint.

Jehovah: The One and Only Exodus 20:2-3 http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/JehovahOneAndOnly.html I. A Proclamation. v. 2 “I am the Lord” – a statement of the reality of God. For centuries scientists and philosophers have tried to ‘establish’ the existence of God. But nowhere does the Bible make ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:2-3

Denomination: Baptist

Haunted Me? Comparison!

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Feb 23, 2022

We can build a death trap by comparing ourselves with ourselves. Quit trying to be like everyone else. Glorify and Worship God. The presence of God is what we seek. Every common bush is aflame...

HAUNTED ME? COMPARISON? By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com FEBRUARY IS A MONTH OF THREE DAYS OF CELEBRATION. February 29, 30 and 31 are three days when anything a man says he is right. (Or at least the women allow men to think he is right for these three days?) MY BROTHER CHARLES ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 10:12, Galatians 1:10, Galatians 3:26-29

Denomination: Assembly Of God

My Redeemer Lives Series

Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Mar 22, 2019

We can keep talking about the storms or we can surrender to God and talk about how we are going to rise above the storms of life.My redeemer lives is a life-style that is played out in a believers life.

Lessons learned from Job #5 My redeemer lives Job19:25 Introduction We have been in a study of Job for several weeks and we have looked at all the suffering that Job went through. We see more than the average person could bear. We see a man who had it all together get broken and face trial ...read more

Scripture: Job 19:25-27

Denomination: Nazarene

Prime Your Pump

Contributed by Ovidiu Radulescu on Sep 11, 2009

Can you just see a farmer staying in the middle of his field in October saying: “Oh Lord, I did not plant a thing this year, but if you give me a big crop this year, I’ll plant more than anybody next year"! Is not going to work. It’s the rule of sowing an

The Widow at Zarephath 1 Kings 17:10-16 (NIV) 10 So he (Elijah) went to Zarephath. When he came to the town gate, a widow was there gathering sticks. He called to her and asked, "Would you bring me a little water in a jar so I may have a drink?" 11. As she was going to get it, he called, "And ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 17:7-16

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist