Sermons on Skin In The Game: showing 106-120 of 29,200

Hanging Out And Games Series

Contributed by Troy Richards on Dec 9, 2010

A five week series looking at why we do the things we do at church. Part one focuses on why we spend so much time in fellowship.

[OLD CHRISTINE CHURCH VIDEO] -okay, so let’s just be honest, church can be a little weird at times. There are very few places you can go in the world that people do the things they do here. Where else do you get together, eat hot dogs, sing together, listen to someone, pray together, do all these ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 3:15

Denomination: Methodist

Numbers Is The Name Of The Game Series

Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on Jun 27, 2011

God’s use of numbers is intriguing and to understand them is to better understand His word. This message was developed after reading Dr. Rogers & Dr. Merritt and is very helpful for study.

Numbers is the Name of the Game Revelation 1:4, 20 * Years ago schools embraced a simple form of education which was jokingly referred to as the 3 R’s of learning; reading, ‘riting, & ‘rithmetic. Remembering this reminds me of a story which my dad tells and declares to be the truth. In rural ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 1:4-20

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus' Game Plan Series

Contributed by Ken Sowers on Mar 18, 2014

How Jesus listens to God then obeys

Jesus' Game Plan Read John 5 - from the Message So Jesus explained himself at length. "I'm telling you this straight. The Son can't independently do a thing, only what he sees the Father doing. What the Father does, the Son does. The Father loves the Son and includes him in everything he is ...read more

Scripture: John 5:16-30

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Real Hunger Games

Contributed by Larry Turner on Mar 26, 2015

Esau hungered for stew but we are commanded to hunger for justice. This sermon takes a look at the results of hungering for the right thing.

John and his friend George went golfing together one Sunday morning, as they had for many years, while their family was at church. This particular Sunday was Palm Sunday, the Sunday that celebrates the entry of Jesus into Jerusalem. This led to a very empty golf course with only John and George ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:6

Denomination: Foursquare

Playing Games With Sin

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Dec 16, 2014

Sin is more than an outward act, sin is a STATE OF MIND. Sin is much like a dandelion you can fight it your whole life and it tends to spring up again and again. Sin starts as a seed of thought and roots from there.

PLAYING GAMES WITH SIN... Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com TEXT: Romans 6:23 For the wages of sin is death; but the gift of God is eternal life through Jesus Christ our Lord. Numbers 32:23 But if ye will not do so, behold, ye have sinned against the Lord: and be sure your sin will ...read more

Scripture: Romans 6:23

Denomination: Assembly Of God

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

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

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

Life Is Not A Game Show Series

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Aug 24, 2012

A study of the Gospel of Matthew 7: 25 – 29

Matthew 7: 25 – 29 Life Is Not A Game Show 24 “Therefore whoever hears these sayings of Mine, and does them, I will liken him to a wise man who built his house on the rock: 25 and the rain descended, the floods came, and the winds blew and beat on that house; and it did not fall, for ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:25-29

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Be A Loser At The Game Of Life

Contributed by Beth Garrod-Logsdon on Mar 9, 2009

To win at the "Game of Life" board game one must amass a fortune. But to win in God’s game of life we must lose our worldliness.

Being A Loser at the Game of Life Mark 8:31-38 NOTE: The general concept for this sermon was adapted from a children’s sermon idea found at sermons4kids.com In 1860, Milton Bradley created his first game. The game, originally called The Checkered Game of Life, was basically a modified checker ...read more

Scripture: Mark 8:31-38

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Losing It In The End Game Series

Contributed by Bruce Rzengota on Nov 5, 2009

No matter how well we begin our journey, we need to ensure we are finishing well.

Losing it in the End Game Judges 1:1-2:5 4/26/09 INTRODUCTION I confess I’d rather watch good basketball game than a football game any day. But this last year I remember one football game in particular. It was a Thursday Night game that became water cooler discussion material the next ...read more

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

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

Test: Blame Game

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Oct 14, 2020

We seem to live in a "ME" day, me, myself and I. We can easily develop an attitude of blaming others for our own behavior. Evaluate yourself. Hold yourself accountable.

TEST: THE BLAME GAME By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com Romans 2:1 Therefore thou art inexcusable, O man, whosoever thou art that judgest: for wherein thou judgest another, thou condemnest thyself; for thou that judgest doest the same things. Romans 14:12 So then every one of us ...read more

Scripture: Romans 2:1, Romans 14:12, Genesis 3:12-13

Denomination: Assembly Of God

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

The Oldest Game In The World Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Mar 7, 2023

The shame of our sin often leads us to shift the blame. Don’t play the blame game; own it by name and avoid the shame.

The Oldest Game in the World Genesis 3:11-13 Rev. Brian Bill March 4-5, 2023 Do you know what the most popular game is right now? Could it be World of Warcraft, Minecraft, Warzone, or Fortnite? Or for another generation, maybe your guesses would be Monopoly? Risk? Bunco? Scrabble? ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 3:11-13

Denomination: Baptist