Sermons on Care For The Poor:

Being Rich Can Make Us Spiritually Poor Series

Contributed by Peter Toy on Mar 28, 2013

If we don’t learn to handle our wealth in a godly manner, it can separate us from God.

Being rich can make us spiritually poor. A story is told of a rich man who was on his death bed. He called in three of his friends, a pastor, a doctor and a lawyer to give them a strange request. He gave each of the men an envelope with one million dollars in it. He instructed the men that during ...read more

Scripture: James 5:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

The Rich Get Richer And The Poor Get Poorer? Is That Right?

Contributed by Dan Borchert on Aug 30, 2002

Takes a pratical look on how we should be helping out those who are less forunate both physically and spirtually

James 2:1-11 The Rich Get Poorer and the Poor Get Richer? Introduction Attention Grabber – I was watching a movie the other day. One guy got arrested on a bogus charge of stealing something…And they switch places. It was funny how much they changed. Back Ground 1. Last week we mention ...read more

Scripture: James 2:1-11

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Looking At The World Through New Eyes Series

Contributed by Allan Bendert on Feb 2, 2014

Living life around stories

LOOKING AT THE WORLD WITH NEW EYES MATTHEW 5:1-16 WHEN JESUS SAW THE CROWDS, HE WENT UP THE MOUNTAIN; AND AFTER HE SAT DOWN, HIS DISCIPLES CAME TO HIM. THEN HE BEGAN TO SPEAK, AND TAUGHT THEM, SAYING: BLESSED ARE THE POOR IN SPIRIT, FOR THEIRS IS THE KINGDOM OF HEAVEN. BLESSED ARE THOSE WHO ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:1-16

Denomination: Baptist

10 Things We Need To Follow In 2018

Contributed by Dr.w.samuel Legon on Dec 28, 2017

improve our love and relations with others.

10 things we need to follow in 2018 1. Less of myself more of others. 1st Peter 4: 8 And above all things have fervent charity among yourselves: for charity shall cover the multitude of sins. 1st John 3: 16 Hereby perceive we the love of God, because he laid down his life for us: and ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:1-2

Denomination: Baptist

10 Things We Need To Follow In 2018

Contributed by Dr.w.samuel Legon on Dec 31, 2017

Things we may need to change this year.

10 things we need to follow in 2018 1. Less of myself more of others. 1st Peter 4: 8 And above all things have fervent charity among yourselves: for charity shall cover the multitude of sins. 1st John 3: 16 Hereby perceive we the love of God, because he laid down his life for us: and we ought ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

"The Hollow Life"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Sep 22, 2016

A sermon about the haves and the have not's.

“The Hollow Life” Luke 16:19-31 A famous rich person said the following at a college commencement: “A couple of years ago I found out what ‘you can’t take it with you’ means. I found out while I was lying in the ditch at the side of a country road, covered ...read more

Scripture: Luke 16:19-31

Denomination: United Methodist

Because We Love & We Care

Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Apr 25, 2001

This is a stewardship sermon based on the parable of the good Samaritan.

Because We Love And We Care 10/29/2000 Proverbs 1:8-19 I John 3:16-20 Text Luke 10:25-37 Today we enter the challenge phase our New Life Campaign. One of our reasons for building the New Life Center is because we love and we care. Our first love is our love for God, for the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:25-37

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Building A Caring Church By Sharing Christ Series

Contributed by Jerry Flury on Mar 10, 2002

Everyone who has decided to know and serve Christ has been selected and called to be a watchman to this world.

Introduction: Ancient cities were different from our cities in this day and age. Most cities were small in comparison and did not have all the protection that we have today. To protect those living in the city, walls were built around the city to fortify it. Watchmen or sentries were then posted ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 3:18-20

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus, Don't You Care?

Contributed by Ronald Keller on Mar 16, 2003

When the storms of life come crashing in, are we tempted to ask, "Jesus, Don’t You Care?"

"JESUS, DON’T YOU CARE?" INTRODUCTION The Sea Of Galilee, sometimes called The Lake of Gennesaret, is located in Israel. It is surrounded by hills and mountains. It is much, much smaller than Lake Erie: But like Erie it is subject to quick developing, violent storms. Several years ago our ...read more

Scripture: Mark 4:35-41

Denomination: Nazarene

Committed To Caring ... Connected To Each Other

Contributed by Todd Bishop on Jun 26, 2002

Developing a Heart That Cares For One Another Beyond Words

INTRODUCTION There is nothing more important to us in this life than relationships … a relationship with our Savior … relationships with our friends … relationship with family … relationships in church … relationships! If there is something that I have noticed among teenagers it is this … they ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:12-26

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Health Care Reform- Jesus Style

Contributed by Rich Hadley on Jun 28, 2002

In light of today’s church--- In light of today’s epidemic of sin The question goes out--- Is there a doctor in the house?

Matthew 9:9-13 "Healthcare Reform—Jesus Style" Once upon a time There was a king. A tribal chief. He was angry about the "white" influence in that region. He decided that only medical personnel could remain. Everybody else had to go. Teachers...missionaries...merchants... They all had to go. It ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 9:9-13

Denomination: Holiness

Prayer-Care-Share: Salvation Is A Process Series

Contributed by Marty Boller on Feb 8, 2006

#5 in a series. God is pouring out a whole new level of city-wide cooperation amongst churches and church leaders. Prayer-Care-Share is a concentrated effort focusing on "Building Bridges to our Community"...loving our communities to Christ.

PRAYER.CARE.SHARE. Week # 5 For those who are new today...we’ve been working together over the last 4 weeks toward a common goal... 30-35 churches in CR area working TOGETHER for: PRAYING, CARING SHARING for our community. Loving our community to Christ. Building Bridges in Linn County. Two ...read more

Scripture: James 4:8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

How Much Do I Care? Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Apr 1, 2005

Do a wife care enough for her lost husband to follow the biblical guidlines?

INTRODUCTION SLIDE #1 „X In life have you found there are some things that can be very difficult to carry out? „X Life is not always easy and we are not always given things that are easy for us to do. „X Sometimes we are faced with doing things in our jobs that are difficult to do, but we do them ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 3:1-6

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Depression: Taking Care Of The Psychological Needs Series

Contributed by Dan Borchert on Dec 9, 2003

NOt only did God deal with Elijah physically he also used what we consider modern day phychological methods

I Kings 19:1-18 Depression: Taking Care of the Psychological Needs Introduction A. Today we are going to finish our study on depression B. I hope you have found it to be very beneficial to you C. I am sorry that I did not tape these sermons, It is something I have to get in the habit of doing I ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 19:1-18

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Creation Care Or Environmentalism (What's The Difference?)

Contributed by David Diyanni on Jun 29, 2008

What is a Christian’s responsibility to care for the environment? Does God really care about what happens to the earth? How can we become more intentional about our care for creation without becoming an environmental fanatic or a ’tree hugger?’

Creation Care or Environmentalism? (What’s the difference?) Introduction A.Since the 1960s, there has been a lot of controversy about man’s relationship to the environment and nature. A movement has developed that seeks to place the value of the environment above the needs of man. Many refer to ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 11:17-18

Denomination: Vineyard