Sermons on Poised:

25. When Faith Goes Quiet: David In Philistine Country Series

Contributed by Dr. Bradford Reaves on Sep 23, 2025

There are moments in the Christian life when we stop listening to God and start listening to ourselves. Sometimes that inner voice is not a voice of faith but of fear. We call it “being realistic” or “practical,” but often it’s just fear baptizing itself as wisdom.

When Faith Goes Quiet: David in Philistine Country September 23, 2025 Dr. Bradford Reaves Crossway Christian Fellowship 1 Samuel 27:1-28:2 There are moments in the Christian life when we stop listening to God and start listening to ourselves. Sometimes that inner voice is not a voice of faith but ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 27:1-12, 1 Samuel 28:1-2

Denomination: Brethren

And As Moses Lifted Up The Serpent In The Wilderness, Even So Must The Son Of Man Be Lifted Up.

Contributed by Timothy Ogada on May 4, 2025

In the bible, Satan is often depicted as a Serpent, the Dragon; the snake. But how does God reflect Himself?

In this sermon, I have borrowed very heavily from the work of Pastor Walter L Pearson Jr. He blessed me with his work. In the bible, Satan is often depicted as a Serpent, the Dragon; the snake. But how does God reflect Himself? In the woman of Revelation 12, the Bible says that when this woman was ...read more

Scripture: John 3:14-15

Vegi-Tale

Contributed by Bradley Boydston on Jul 26, 2002

In spite of dark circumstances God gives his people what they need to thrive through it all. Therefore we should eat our veggies.

- - - - - - - - - All scripture is from the New Living Translation (NLT). - - - - - - - - - A few weeks ago the 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals ruled that the phrase “One nation under God” in the pledge of allegiance is unconstitutional – actually more specifically using such a pledge in a ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 1:1-21

Denomination: *other

What Did Jesus Say To Kurt Warner?

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Sep 6, 2002

Jesus spoke to Kurt and Brenda and said, “Kurt and Brenda put your faith in me and you will discover that all things are possible with me as long as you put me first!”

What did Jesus say to Kurt Warner? Thesis: Jesus spoke to Kurt and Brenda and said, “Kurt and Brenda put your faith in me and you will discover that all things are possible with me as long as you put me first!” The Warner’s favorite Texts: Matthew 6:33 “But seek first his kingdom and his ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:33, Matthew 19:26

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Why Sheep Herders? Series

Contributed by Terry Rolen on Dec 11, 2001

Why would God use such unlikely messengers?

It does seem like there is a socially acceptable level of charity or giving or caring is raised a bit around Christmas time. But even then there is a limit to what people will allow. I mean your suppose to be nice, your suppose to share gifts, your suppose to give a little extra to the church and ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:8-20

Denomination: Church Of God

Go Tell It On Mt. Carmel Series

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Dec 20, 2003

We turn our successes into failures because we see only the negatives, and we need approval. But in the Incarnation God accepts our incompleteness and offers us His unconditional love.

All of us want success. All of us need success. If you don’t care about doing something well, you are in sad shape. You are in trouble if you don’t want to succeed at something. And yet the problem is that we are our own worst enemies. We defeat ourselves time and time again. We take ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 19:1-18

Denomination: Baptist

Walk By Faith, Not By Sight Series

Contributed by Victor Yap on Jul 27, 2003

The Life of Abraham, Part 10 of 10

FINISHING WELL (GENESIS 24:1-25:9) A month between February and March 2013 was not a good month for two of my seminary professors or me. Bible study guru Howard Hendricks, the author of “Iron Sharpens Iron” and “Living by the Book” who inspired more people in Bible study than anyone I know, passed ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 24:1-8

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Why Do Innocents Suffer? Series

Contributed by Bradford Robinson on Mar 11, 2003

This sermons takes a look at the age old question "Why do bad things happen to good people?"

For the last time, at least in human history, the mother and father kissed the little clubfeet of their infant child and caressed his blue-black lips and rubbed his cherub cheeks. God’s time had come. Their son Gabriel had left them in the wee hours of the morning, on the day before he would have ...read more

Scripture: John 9:1-3

Denomination: Methodist

Vision, Faith & Courage - Making Change In The Church Series

Contributed by Ken Kersten on Mar 18, 2003

It’s been said that the only person that likes change is a wet baby. This can be especially true in the church. This sermon explores the attitudes needed to successfully navigate through change.

March 16 – Standing on the East Side Numbers 32:1-6, 19 One of my favorite movie lines comes from the classic "Cool Hand Luke" in which the Captain says "What we have here, is a failure to communicate." Well, as we being I want to share with you an illustration on the need to communicate. ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 32:1-19, Luke 19:10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

God Of Love Series

Contributed by Mike Wilkins on Jun 16, 2003

God’s amazing love is sown to us through the incarnation, the cross and the Holy Spirit

God Stories – Attributes of God The Love of God John 3:16, Rev 12 For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life.” John 3:16 has almost become a throw away verse for people who have grown up in the evangelical ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16

Denomination: *other

We Have To Say It! Series

Contributed by Paul Decker on Sep 23, 2003

Believers courageously speak the truth.

WE HAVE TO SAY IT! Acts 4:1-22 S: Courage Th: Walk with Spiritual Courage Pr: BELIEVERS COURAGEOUSLY SPEAK THE TRUTH. ?: Inductive KW: Stages TS: We will find in our study of Acts 4:1-22 three parts that show how the disciples react to adversity. The _____ part is the… I. TRIAL (1-12) II. ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:1-22

Denomination: Baptist

Ingredients Of A Godly Man

Contributed by Kent Hawkins on Jan 23, 2001

Scriptural description of Biblical Elders.

Ingredients of a Godly Man I Timothy 3:1-7 & Titus 1:6-9 I admire those whose talent lies in the culinary arts. More importantly, I like to eat. I do not profess to be a cook. Like most men, I can grill, and that’s all. During Kim and my first year of marriage, we were going to have ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 3:1-7, Titus 1:6-9

Faith For The Next Level - 1 Series

Contributed by Phillip Davis on Mar 24, 2001

Life is a journey learn how to have an enjoyable trip

THEME: “FAITH – VISION – FOCUS” TEXT: HEBREWS 11:01 – 10; GENESIS 12:01 - 04 TOPIC: “HOW TO GET TO THE NEXT LEVEL” PART 1 Introduction: One of the most frustrating and confusing things we encounter in our earthly journey is those times when we seem to be moving…without making progress. You ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:1-10, Genesis 12:1-4

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Nebuchadnezzar's Dream Revealed Series

Contributed by Owen Bourgaize on Oct 18, 2000

Daniel lived in Babylon in a culture steeped in superstition but by keeping to God’s principles he was able to bring glory to his God which serving Nebuchadnezzar in revealing future events.

DANIEL 2 - NEBUCHADNEZZAR’S DREAM REVEALED In the first chapter, Daniel establishes his credentials as a young man whom God could trust - he had proved faithful to God’s laws in refusing to defile himself by accepting a diet of unclean food which would have compromised his Hebrew faith. Three ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 2:1-49

Denomination: Baptist

Paul's Prayer List

Contributed by Jonathan Mcleod on Apr 13, 2005

What Paul prayed would happen in the lives of the Ephesians and what God want to happen in our lives today.

"Wherefore I also, after I heard of your faith in the Lord Jesus, and love unto all the saints, cease not to give thanks for you, making mention of you in the prayers; that the God of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of glory, may give unto you the spirit of wisdom and revelation in the knowledge ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:18-19

Denomination: Baptist