Sermons on Playing Games:

The Game Of Thrones Begins Series

Contributed by Rev. Clarence Eisberg on Oct 27, 2015

Game of Thrones would well have been the title of I & II Kings in our Bible. Israel's desire to be ruled by a king was tainted by their worldly aspirations and would bring heavy, painful consequences until God’s true King arrived in Bethlehem.

“The Game of Thrones Begins ” I. Introduction Game of Thrones is the title of the American fantasy drama series created for HBO, now in its 5th season. This series is based on the George R. Martin's series of novels entitled A Song of Ice and Fire, sent in the fictional land of ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 15:12

Denomination: Lutheran

Cut The Blaming Game

Contributed by Bala Samson on Jun 18, 2013

Many of us love to blame the platform for the shoddy performance!

Cut the blaming game Exodus 32:24 And I said to them, 'Whoever has any gold, let them break it off.' So they gave it to me, and I cast it into the fire, and this calf came out." World # 1 Tennis king Novak Djokovic after he recently lost to Rafael Nadal fumed and lamented: ‘the court was ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 32:1-24

Denomination: Pentecostal

God's Game Plan

Contributed by Stephen E. Trail on Sep 15, 2013

A sermon dealing with the providential work of God in our lives.

"God's Game Plan" Jeremiah 29:10 For thus saith the LORD, That after seventy years be accomplished at Babylon I will visit you, and perform my good word toward you, in causing you to return to this place. 11 For I know the thoughts that I think toward you, saith the LORD, thoughts of peace, and ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 29:10-14

Denomination: Baptist

Beyond The Hunger Games

Contributed by Jeff Morrison on Mar 30, 2012

There is a distinct difference between one who will give his/her life for their own loved one or even a stranger – and One who gives His life for someone He knows to be a thief, a child molester, a murderer…someone evil. Would Katness give her life for t

Beyond the Hunger Games John 15:13, Romans 5:6-11 In the movie, “The Hunger Games”, 16 year old Katness is faced with a dramatic choice when her 12 year old sister is chosen by lottery to fight for their district. She knows her sister is small and frail, and that she would not last in ...read more

Scripture: John 15:13

Denomination: Baptist

The Waiting Game (Hix)

Contributed by Jimmy Haile on Dec 14, 2013

Wait, wait, and wait some more! You hear somebody ask you, "What are you waiting for?"

Joshua 1:10-11-Then Joshua commanded the officers of the people, saying, “Pass through the camp and command the people, saying, ‘Prepare provisions for yourselves, for within three days you will cross over this Jordan, to go in to possess the land which the Lord your God is giving you to ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 1:10-11

Denomination: Baptist

The Original X-Games Series

Contributed by Jonathan Russell on Oct 13, 2011

This message explores the extreme and radical commitment required of believers to accomplish God's will

INTRODUCTION * X-Games / Extreme Sports: term for certain activities perceived as having a high level of inherent danger and that are counter-cultural (give examples...) * The need for “extreme” with the Gospel - high level of danger involved: both for the carrier and the receiver ...read more

Scripture: Acts 19:1-41

Denomination: Baptist

Let's Play Ball Series

Contributed by Michael Karpf on Feb 20, 2009

We are not to judge others or make plans without consulting God because if we do we are playing God.

LET’S PLAY BALL James 4:11-17 Those of you who have been around for my Tuesday night class know of a little game we like to play. I have this ball, and I’ll think of a topic. For example I’ll say, “Tell me something you do every day.” And I’ll start by saying, “I drink a Dr Pepper.” Then I’ll ...read more

Scripture: James 4:11-17

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Sermon On The Acceptance Of God

Contributed by William Meakin on Dec 6, 2021

Acceptance is defined as the action of consenting to receive or undertake something offered.

Reinhold Niebuhr, an American theologian, reputedly once wrote a “Serenity Prayer” which is generally quoted as: “God grant me the serenity to accept the things I cannot change, courage to change the things I can, and wisdom to know the difference.” Jeremiah 29:11 reminds us: “For I know the plans ...read more

Scripture: John 6:37, Romans 5:8, Zephaniah 3:17, Revelation 3:20

Go Directly To Jail

Contributed by Johnnie Travis on Sep 16, 2005

Being in jail is not a game

Go directly to Jail Have you ever played Monopoly? You throw the die to see how many spaces you get to move. And if you are like me you always land on the one you don’t want, then draw a card and it reads “Go directly to jail, do not pass go, do not collect two hundred dollars, and it never fails ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:21-30

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Go Team Series

Contributed by Matthew Blau on Jan 31, 2017

The Stakes are High our team needs to give our very best

Go Team! Super bowl Sunday! The Patriots take on the Falcons in a head to head battle. Both teams have worked hard to get to this level of play and it will all be decided tonight. If you don’t care for football, there are other teams playing for your attention. Advertisers have spent millions ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:13-20

Denomination: Methodist

All Ye All Ye All Come Free

Contributed by Melvin Maughmer, Jr. on Jun 14, 2013

There was a game that we use to play as kids, back in the time when kids actually went outside to play. The name of the game that we use to play was called Hide-N-Seek; some may remember it as touch the tree or kick the can.

“All ye All Ye All Come Free” By Pastor M.L. Maughmer, Jr. Hebrews 10:19-25 “Having therefore, brethren, boldness to enter into the holiest by the blood of Jesus, By a new and living way, which he hath consecrated for us, through the veil, that is to say, his flesh; And [having] ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 10:19-25

Denomination: Apostolic

Do Not Create A Win-Lose World Series

Contributed by Steve Meenho Kang on Dec 17, 2021

The Netflix drama “Squid Game” became the number one show on Netflix in all 83 countries where Netflix streams. “Squid Game” is a drama in which participants risk their lives to play a survival game to win a prize of 40 million dollars. But why is this drama so popular all over the world?

Do Not Create a Win-Lose World Squid Game Part 2 James 4:1-6 Steve Meenho Kang www.evergreencommunity.org We are in part two of this series, “Squid Game.” The Netflix drama “Squid Game” became the number one show on Netflix in all 83 countries where Netflix streams. “Squid Game” is a drama in ...read more

Scripture: James 4:1-6

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Don't Quit, Learn To Play Hurt.

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Apr 3, 2024

Kindergarten teaches us live is not fair. Hurt is part of life and we must learn to thrive when hurt brings us pain and disappointments.. GOD HAS A PLAN AND PURPOSE FOR YOU.

DON'T QUIT! LEARNING TO PLAY HURT By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com. (YouTube: Wade Hughes) Butterflies do not fly in the rain. Their wings are so fragile. The droplets of water would destroy their wings. Sometimes the best thing we can do during a storm is find a safe place and ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 5:4, Acts 9:16, Job 14:1

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Paul Plays The Fool.

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Feb 21, 2025

Paul has been accused of being a fool and weak. He does not deny the accusations, but makes a masterful ironic reply.

PAUL PLAYS THE FOOL. 2 Corinthians 11:19-31. While the Apostle Paul was delayed from his next visit to Corinth, certain ‘false apostles’ (as he calls them in 2 Corinthians 11:13) had come into the Corinthian church preaching ‘another Jesus, whom we have not preached,’ and offering ‘another ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 11:19-31

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Same Three Plays Series

Contributed by Brady Boyd on May 4, 2023

What draws away from God’s best? All of us are following a set of ideas we believe are best for us.

Same Three Plays May 7, 2023 Last week we talked about coming into the light and discovering how much we’re loved. We prayed and confessed together. This week, we are going to talk about the temptation of going back into the dark. In chapter 2, John describes the way the world motivates us ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 2:7, Genesis 3:6, 1 John 2:15-17, Psalm 101:3, Psalm 119:36-37  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational