Sermons on Poised:

Why Believe

Contributed by David Owens on Nov 22, 2010

I used this sermon for our Friend Day, when we expected to have many visitors. I want to express my appreciation to Alan Smith a Sermon Central contributor. I relied heavily on his sermon "Faith That Doesn’t Have to Touch."

Introduction: A. Don’t you just love the innocence of children? 1. Art Linkletter had a popular TV show for more than 20 years. One favorite feature of his show was a segment called “Kids Say the Darndest Things” in which he interviewed children. 2. Children often say the ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:2-6

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

It’s Not Talking About Prehistoric Beasts Series

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Aug 24, 2016

A study of the book of Job 26: 1 – 14

Job 26: 1 – 14 It’s Not Talking About Prehistoric Beasts 1 But Job answered and said: 2 “How have you helped him who is without power? How have you saved the arm that has no strength? 3 How have you counseled one who has no wisdom? And how have you declared sound advice to many? ...read more

Scripture: Job 26:1-14

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

God Knows Motherhood

Contributed by Robert Walderman on May 11, 2020

Well, God knows Motherhood! Ladies that is important to keep in mind. God knows Motherhood, not just in the intellectual sense, but also in a deeper sense as part of His image.

Good morning church! And a very Happy Mother’s Day to all our Mothers, adoptive moms, and mother’s to be. So glad you are able to be us today! Let me open in prayer: Please turn with me to Isaiah 66:13.   “As a mother comforts her child,     so will I comfort ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 66:13

Denomination: Baptist

"we Worship God With Our..."

Contributed by Christopher Arch on May 21, 2020

From a series on Nehemiah.

Title: We Worship God with Our… Type: Expos. – series Script: Neh. 11 & 12 Where: GNBC 11-12-06 Intro: : Back in 1992 when the Dallas Cowboys were preparing to play the San Francisco 49rs for the NFC Championship in San Francisco, the Cowboys had a pep-rally at Texas Stadium. The ...read more

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Fatherhood: 101

Contributed by Derrick Tuper on Jun 21, 2016

Many people have written books on parenting. Dr. Dobson is popular among Christian parents. Dr. Spock was popuIar when I was young. Parents have looked to different sources for instructions on how to rear their children but what does the bible say?

FATHERHOOD: 101 Many people have written books on parenting. Dr. Dobson is a popular one among Christian parents. I was told I was raised on Dr. Spock. Parents have always looked to different sources for instructions on how to rear their children. The bible has some good instructions for us ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:18-21

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Reasons For Love Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Jul 4, 2019

Love because of your relationship with God.

A group of American tourists were taking a bus tour in Rome led by an English-speaking guide. Their first stop was a basilica in one of Rome’s big town squares, with several lanes of relentless Roman traffic. After they were all safely dropped off, the group climbed the steps for a quick tour of ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:7-21

Denomination: Evangelical Free

A Prayer For Revival Series

Contributed by Scott Maze on Jun 14, 2021

Many of you are praying for a better life and if God were to grant you your request, you would quickly become overconfident. And you would quickly move to spiritual indifference. Some of you are praying against THE VERY circumstances that God has arranged so you would better experience Him.

I want to introduce you to a way you can pray for your believing friends to experience revival. Many of you enjoy speaking to your parents as often as you like. I was part of a funeral this week for a good man, a husband, and a father. He had been a member of this church for over twenty years and ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:15-18

Denomination: Baptist

(1) Joseph The Dreamer Series

Contributed by Claude Alexander on Aug 13, 2020

The events of chapter 42 of Genesis is the occasion for the fulfillment of God’s promise to Abraham and also the fulfillment of the dreams of Joseph mentioned in Gen. 37: 6-7.

(1) Joseph the dreamer. Genesis 37:1-11 Sheaves of the Field and Stars of the Sky Now these things happened to them as examples, and they were written as a warning to us, on whom the ends of the ages have come. 1 Cor.10:11 And God said to Abram, “Know for certain that your descendants will be ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 37:1-11

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Fulfill Your Calling Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Feb 3, 2022

Fulfill your calling to go as God’s representative, because God calls you to go; to be God’s special, secure servant, because God calls you to be; and to come together as God’s people, because God calls you to share together in the fellowship provided by His Son, Jesus Christ.

A university football coach went out to practice one Monday with his first and third string quarterbacks out with injuries. The big game was coming up Saturday, and he had to “make do” with his second, fourth, and fifth string quarterbacks. In the first five minutes of practice, his second-string ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:1-9, 2 Corinthians 5:19-20

Denomination: Evangelical Free

The Battle In Christ Series

Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Mar 17, 2022

We are engaged in a spiritual battle, and we must hold our ground at all costs.

The Battle in Christ Text: Eph. 6:10-20 Introduction 1. Illustration: Video clip from the movie "Gettysburg." Scene 28. Key phrase, "We've got to hold it!" 2. It is fitting that this text, which may be one of the richest texts in all the New Testament, occurs at the end ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:10-20

Denomination: Methodist

Corrosive Talk - Complaining And Criticizing Series

Contributed by David Owens on Oct 24, 2016

In this sermon, we explore what the Bible says about complaining and criticizing, and then look at how we can stop complaining and criticizing.

Introduction: A. Today, we are continuing in our series called: “Speak Life – Speaking Words that Heal, not Hurt.” 1. The Bible tells us that words have the power of life and death. 2. God’s desire is for all of us to learn how to control our tongues so that our words ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:14-15

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Be Prepared

Contributed by Stephen Sheane on Apr 10, 2018

Witnessing means that we demonstrate, defend and disarm

BE PREPARED The photographer for a national magazine was assigned to get photos of a great forest fire. Smoke at the scene hampered him and he asked his home office to hire a plane. Arrangements were made and he was told to go at once to a nearby airport, where the plane would be waiting. When he ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 3:13-16

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

How To Have A Thankful Heart

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Dec 23, 2017

How can we have thankful hearts? 1. By speaking (vs. 1-2, 5). 2. By singing (vs. 1-2). 3. By seeking (vs. 3-4).

How to Have a Thankful Heart Psalm 105:1-5 Sermon by Rick Crandall Grayson Baptist Church - Nov. 19, 2017 BACKGROUND: *Please open your Bibles to Psalm 105, as we explore how to have a thankful heart. King David possibly wrote this whole Psalm, and he certainly wrote the first 15 verses. David ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 105:1-5, Psalm 105:1

Denomination: Baptist

Life's Most Important Question Series

Contributed by David Dykes on Jan 29, 2018

The most important question you'll ever answer in your life is this: What will I do with Jesus?

INTRODUCTION There are three terminal punctuation marks. A period marks the end of a stated declarative statement. An exclamation point marks the end of a statement of strong emotion. A question mark is used at the end of an interrogative statement. In written Spanish, they place the inverted ...read more

Scripture: Mark 15:1-20

Denomination: Baptist

The Truth About Angels Series

Contributed by David Dykes on Jan 29, 2018

The subject of angels is one of the most misunderstood doctrines in the Bible.

INTRODUCTION This is the third message in our verse-by-verse study of Hebrews. The theme of this book is “Eyes on Jesus.” In the last message we spoke on why Jesus is superior to the angels. In this message, we’re going to talk about the truth about angels. The subject of angels is one of the most ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 1:13-14

Denomination: Baptist