The Sports Idolatry Test

In Counterfeit Gods, Tim Keller defines an idol as anything that absorbs your heart and imagination more than God. For athletes, that description can hit close to home. Sports—though a good gift from God—can easily become the place we look for identity, meaning, and worth. In The Sports Idolatry Test, we explore ten honest questions designed to help you evaluate whether sport has crossed the line from passion to idolatry. Like the prophets of Baal in 1 Kings 18, the rich young ruler in Mark 10, and the man crying “Help my unbelief” in Mark 9, your answers may reveal where your hope truly rests—and invite you to reorient your worship toward the One who deserves it. Sports are meant to be a vehicle for worship, not a replacement for it. Take the test, see where you stand, and let God reclaim the throne of your heart.

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For Athletes, For Coaches Tyler Turner For Athletes, For Coaches Tyler Turner

More Than A Slogan: Why “Jesus Won” Is Only Half The Story

“Jesus Won” has become a rallying cry for Christian athletes, but the gospel story is bigger than just victory. Before the triumph came surrender, loss, and sacrifice. After all, Jesus is both Lion and Lamb. For athletes and coaches, it’s a reminder that true identity isn’t in the scoreboard but in Christ’s victory through the cross.

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For Athletes, Sports Ministry Brian Smith For Athletes, Sports Ministry Brian Smith

Glory and Sport Series: Giving Glory Through Our Motivation

Glorifying God through sport is accessible and attainable to all of us, at all times, regardless of what the scoreboard says and regardless of how much or how little we play. The world measures worth by wins and personal glory. God measures it by what’s happening inside our hearts

This is the third in a four part video series written and recorded for Fellowship of Christian Athletes (FCA). The videos are linked to their sharing platforms.

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For Athletes, Sports Ministry Brian Smith For Athletes, Sports Ministry Brian Smith

Glory and Sport Series: What is Glory?

The context of sports provides opportunities for us as competitors to give God the glory he desires. But what is it that we are “giving” God? What is glory?  It’s the weight of everything that makes God who he is—and the sharing of this weight for the benefit of us and those around us. 

This is the second in a four part video series written and recorded for Fellowship of Christian Athletes (FCA). The videos are linked to their sharing platforms.

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For Athletes, Sports Ministry Brian Smith For Athletes, Sports Ministry Brian Smith

Glory and Sport Series: What Does God Want Most?

Instead of asking if God cares about sports, what if we asked a better question? What if we asked this: What does God care about the most? The Bible has a lot to say about the heart of God and what He cares about. 

This is the first in a four part video series written and recorded for Fellowship of Christian Athletes (FCA). The videos are linked to their sharing platforms.


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