Sermons on Care For Poor:

When Your Dreams Fall Into The Pit Series

Contributed by Brian Williams on Oct 14, 2025

Like Israel sent Joseph to his brothers because of his love and concern for his rebellious children, God sent His son Jesus out of love for a world that is lost and distant from Him because of their sin. God is concerned for both your daily and eternal welfare.

Today, we are in Genesis 37. If you remember, for 20 years Jacob went from running, to wrestling, to resolving issues with God and his brother Esau. On his journey back home to Hebron, he endured deep sorrow — the rape of his daughter, Dinah, the shame of his sons’ violent revenge, and the loss of ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 37:12-36

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Making Distinctions; Doers Of The Word Series

Contributed by Amiri Hooker on Sep 4, 2021

James points out the economic distinctions that we are all too likely to make in our hospitality ministry. But it wouldn’t be too big a leap to talk about racial and immigrant and gender and orientation distinctions at the same time.

Making Distinctions Doers of the Word FIFTEENTH SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST, YEAR B September 5 2021 James points out the economic distinctions that we are all too likely to make in our hospitality ministry. But it wouldn’t be too big a leap to talk about racial and immigrant and gender and orientation ...read more

Scripture: James 2:1-9, James 2:14-17

Denomination: United Methodist

A Tale Of Two Churches

Contributed by Mike Wilkins on Oct 22, 2003

Jesus says to Smyrna, "you think you are poor, but you are rich!" but to Laodicea he says, "You think you are rich, but you are poor!"

Revelation 2:8-11 & 3:14-22 September 28, 2003 A Tale of two Churches – Smyrna & Laodicea To the Church in Smyrna 8"To the angel of the church in Smyrna write: These are the words of him who is the First and the Last, who died and came to life again. 9I know your afflictions and your ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:8-11, Revelation 3:14-22

Denomination: *other

My Month Of Solutions

Contributed by Pastor Amos Dele Dada on Jun 17, 2020

Welcome to the month of Solutions. Our God of abundant love and solutions will in the splendour of His Majesty couple with his sovereignty touch all areas of your life that has defiled solutions since January this year or years past.+ -

Welcome to the month of Solutions. Our God of abundant love and solutions will in the splendour of His Majesty couple with his sovereignty touch all areas of your life that has defiled solutions since January this year or years past. God will give you heavenly and permanent solutions to the ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 12:1-3, Luke 15:20

Denomination: Pentecostal

Let The Brother Of Low Degree Rejoice In That He Is Exalted: Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Mar 26, 2021

As James talks about the poor (9) and rich Christians (10), he has his mind set on more than current positions, wealth, and actions. He knows that God will be inspecting our lives not as they are now but as a completed work made up of millions of decisions.

Tom Lowe 1/19/2021 Text – James 1:9 (KJV) Let the brother of low degree rejoice in that he is exalted: INTRODUCTION As James talks about the poor (9) and rich Christians (10), he has his mind set on more than current positions, wealth, and actions. He knows that God will be inspecting our lives ...read more

Scripture: James 1:9

Denomination: Baptist

Goats And Sheep Series

Contributed by Mark Eberly on Sep 14, 2009

The last of three parables in Matthew following Jesus’ teaching on end times. Perhaps what is most important is to realize that what we don’t do could be more important than what we do as followers of Jesus.

The Parables of Jesus Goats and Sheep Matthew 25:31-46 September 13, 2009 This week we are going to look at the last parable of three that deals with the end times or judgment when Jesus comes again. The first two are the parables of the ten virgins and the talents. This week is the parable of the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:31-46

Denomination: Church Of God

Generosity In Giving Series

Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Apr 19, 2012

People who believe that the whole earth & every thing in it belongs to their Lord (Ps. 24:1) readily recognize that the resources of their own lives, which, no matter how hard they toiled and how judiciously they spent, were utterly dependent on God's gra

Proverbs 11:24–26 GENEROSITY IN GIVING [2 Kings 4:1–7] Proverbs offers practical instructions on the use of money, although sometimes it's advice we would rather not hear. It is more comfortable to continue in our habits than to learn how to use money more wisely. Money is ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 11:24-26, Proverbs 11:24-28

Denomination: Baptist

Treating Others With Compassion, Kindness, And Respect Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on Jan 29, 2025

How do you treat those who can do nothing for you?

In the book of Proverbs, King Solomon writes, "The righteous care about justice for the poor, but the wicked have no such concern" (Proverbs 29:7). This verse highlights a fundamental principle of the Christian faith: treating others with kindness and respect, regardless of their social ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:31-46, Luke 14:12-14

Game Changing Events Series

Contributed by Chris Mccarthy on Nov 15, 2010

This series is designed to change the way the Church perceives and influences this broken world.

Game Changer Series Game Changing Events November 14, 2010 VIDEO: MARCUS DUPREE One tackle changed everything. Many would say Marcus missed his calling. What about you? Perhaps you’ve been so busy pursuing a career that you’ve missed your calling. Moses’ career was tending ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:30

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Your Money Or Your Life?

Contributed by Alison Bucklin on Jul 25, 2023

Jesus asks us to hold ALL of God’s gifts lightly, to be ready to give them up, if necessary, to follow him. But it’s hard. And the more you have, the harder it is.

Do any of you remember the story of the poor fisherman and his wife, who caught a magic fish, who granted them 3 wishes? Or Aladdin and his wonderful lamp (not the Disney version)? Or all the other fairy tales involving magic and wishes and unexpected consequences? When I was young I used to spend ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:17-31

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Rich Man And Lazarus Series

Contributed by Mark Eberly on Jul 13, 2009

While judgment, salvation, discipleship, and the kingdom are elements of this story, this parable is about wealth. Jesus is concerned with the neglect of the poor because people are selfish with their wealth.

The Parables of Jesus The Rich Man and Lazarus Luke 16:19-31 July 12, 2009 Now we turn to the parable of the rich man and Lazarus. It is true that this is parable about discipleship as well as the future kingdom. But it is a parable specifically about money. How discipleship impacts our use of our ...read more

Scripture: Luke 16:19-31

Denomination: Church Of God

The Year To Show Compassion

Contributed by Kelly Durant on Jan 16, 2017

People everywhere around us are suffering so let's show them more compassion than what they expect.

2017 A Year to Increase Compassion Kelly Durant 1-7-17 1 John 3:16 16 Hereby perceive we the love of God, because he laid down his life for us: and we ought to lay down our lives for the brethren. 1 John 3:17 But whoso hath this world's good, and sees his brother have need, and shutteth up his ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 3:16-17

Denomination: Salvation Army

Be Wise About Money Series

Contributed by David Owens on Jun 19, 2024

Proverbs has a lot to say about the wise use of money. Money can be a great blessing or a terrible curse, and it depends on the wisdom we use as we pursuit it and use it.

Introduction: A. In our sermon series from the book of Proverbs, we have been exploring some very challenging and controversial topics; like: anger, the tongue, sex and alcohol, and today we will continue that pattern as we dive into everyone’s favorite topic…money! 1. We pick up our thoughts and ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 11:28, Proverbs 18:10-12, Proverbs 3:9-10, Proverbs 21:20, Proverbs 22:7, Proverbs 11:15, Proverbs 6:1-5, Proverbs 3:13-15, Proverbs 23:4-5, Proverbs 30:7-9, 1 Timothy 6:6-10, Proverbs 11:24-25, Proverbs 19:17  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Lukewarm Church Of Laodecia

Contributed by Rev. Matthew Parker on Nov 17, 2019

Lukewarmness is like a dud bomb. Accomplishes not a thing. Jesus Christ prefers us to be passionately against God or, much better, passionately for God. And He disciplines us because He loves us so very much. Thanks to William Barclay's insights which are reflected throughout this message.

November 17 Sermon - The Churches of Revelation - Laodicea So we have come to the end of our look at the churches of Revelation, today being the last day. And it’s been a fascinating journey to see some of the challenges that the early church faced, and how Jesus directly, through this ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:14-20, John 1:1

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Saints, Blessed In Spirit Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Oct 31, 2015

Here are some practical suggestions for becoming a saint.

What does it mean to be a saint? And why are we celebrating each year the Solemnity of All Saints? One simple reason–God wants us to be happy. God wants us, therefore, to be saints ourselves. Holy on earth; holy in heaven. To be saints, to be holy, we need to live and die in charity, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:3-12

Denomination: Catholic