Sermons on Caring For The Poor:

We Must Protect Innocent Human Life

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Nov 1, 2008

The call of Christ and St. Paul to serve the poor and powerless is most pronounced in the matter of protecting human life from conception to natural death.

November 3, 2008 St. Martin de Porres How shall we serve the poor? How shall we balance off attention to our own interests, as well as the interests of others? How shall we give a feast and invite the poor, the maimed, the lame, the blind–in short, the marginalized and powerless who have not ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:1-4

Denomination: Catholic

How Did Jesus Select His First Disciples?

Contributed by Doug Morrell on Apr 12, 2005

How you can select disciples for the long haul, who produce into the fourth generation, and will preserve the gospel without alteration or addition.

Today, many people think discipleship is only for the few, the brave, the select, but this is not the Master’s attitude. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 6:12-16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Bless Me

Contributed by Dr. Gale A. Ragan-Reid on Apr 9, 2015

Jesus blessed the people, a radical movement of sustaining faith that permitted the hope of the people to live in the spirit of Christ to forgive man's sins.

Bless Me by Dr. Gale A. Ragan-Reid (April 9, 2015) “Blessed are the poor in spirit: for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. ...” (St. Matthew 5:3-11, King James Version (KJV) [The sermon on the mount]. Greetings in the Holy Name Of Jesus, My brothers and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:3-45

Denomination: Friends

7 Woes On Religious Leaders (Matthew 23)

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Mar 17, 2024

Why are we afraid to preach Matthew 23? Why does the Revised Common Lectionary leave it completely out? Are we afraid to let our churches know that we church leaders are weak, and fail, and also need to repent? Let's find out in Matthew 23.

Jesus warned about hypocrisy among religious leaders and accompanying woes. Have we ever heard this taught? Is it just too painful to admit that we church leaders can sometimes be just like the Pharisees? Let’s learn some hard lessons from Jesus in Matthew 23. Hypocrisy Do we practice what we ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Guidelines For Christianity: Blessed Are Those Who Mourn Series

Contributed by Jerry Cosper on Mar 26, 2015

It’s one thing to be spiritually poor and acknowledge it; it’s another to grieve and mourn over it.

On a visit overseas, a wealthy man was fascinated with a powerful microscope that allowed him to study the petals of a flower. He was amazed at their beauty and detail, so he decided to purchase a microscope and take it home. He enjoyed using it until one day he examined some food he was planning ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:4

Denomination: Baptist

You Have Known Me Series

Contributed by Charles Scott on Jan 16, 2006

Often feeling alone in the universe, we ask does heaven care; Psalm 139 and the story of Hagar assures us that God sees us and cares.

2nd after Epiphany B LORD you have known me Psalm 139__1-17 Second Sunday after Epiphany B LORD you have known me Almighty God, whose Son our Savior Jesus Christ is the light of the world: Grant that your people, illumined by your Word and Sacraments, may shine with the radiance of Christ’s ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 139:1-17

Denomination: Anglican

In Due Season: The Patience And Faith Of The Saints Series

Contributed by Ken Henson on Aug 22, 2018

It’s the peacemakers that will be called the Children of God. And we can have rest in the fact that God will take care of judgment, if we will take care of love.

CHAPTER 13 v. 1 and I saw a beast rising from the sea having ten horns and seven heads and on its horns ten crowns and on its heads names of blasphemy. v. 2 and the beast I saw was like a leopard, and its feet were like a bear’s, and its mouth was like a lion’s, and the dragon gave it its ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 13:1-10

Denomination: *other

God Wants Us To Get Closer To Him Series

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Dec 5, 2019

1. Jesus wants us to be confident in Him (John 12:1-2). 2. Jesus wants us to be committed to Him (John 12:2-5, 9-11). 3. Jesus wants to take care of us (John 12:4-8). 4. Jesus wants to commend us (Matthew 26:7-13).

God Wants Us to Get Closer to Him The Gospel of John John 12:1-11, Luke 10:38-42, Matthew 26:7-13 Sermon by Rick Crandall Grayson Baptist Church - May 3, 2017 (Revised December 5, 2019) BACKGROUND: *Here in John 12, God's Word jumps forward about two months. We are now only six days before ...read more

Scripture: John 12:1-11, Luke 10:38-42, Matthew 26:7-13

Denomination: Baptist

Faithfulness Directed Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Jul 26, 2019

Paul turns the thoughts of the Corinthians to the gift of God in Jesus Christ, a gift whose wonder can never be exhausted and whose story can never be fully told.

November 24, 2014 Tom Lowe The Second Epistle of Paul to the Corinthians Lesson III.D: Faithfulness Directed. (9:6-15) 2nd Corinthians 9:6-15 (NKJV) 6 But this I say: He who sows sparingly will also reap sparingly, and he who sows bountifully will ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 9:6-15

Denomination: Baptist

God's Welfare Program And Handfuls Of Purpose! Series

Contributed by Victor Ramlall on Feb 26, 2013

The law of gleaning demonstrates God's provision for the poor who are required to make a diligent effort as opposed to the welfare system that exist in our day.

Ruth 2:15-18 KJV And when she was risen up to glean, Boaz commanded his young men, saying, Let her glean even among the sheaves, and reproach her not: 16 And let fall also some of the handfuls of purpose for her, and leave them, that she may glean them, and rebuke her not. 17 So she gleaned in ...read more

Scripture: Ruth 2:15-18

Denomination: Pentecostal

Poverty Or Prosperity-Which Is Biblically Correct? Series

Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Aug 6, 2003

When looking at financial matters, being either wealthy or poor is not necessarily the right thing. Adapted from a John C. Maxwell sermon.

Stewardship: The Missing Piece to Successful Living "Poverty or Prosperity-Which is Biblically Correct?" 2 of 4 January 12, 2002 FBC, Chester, Illinois Mike Fogerson, Speaker Introduction: On any given day you turn on the television and watch one preacher tell you that if you ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:24

Denomination: Baptist

Eternity Amnesia

Contributed by Bill Sullivan on Sep 17, 2015

We forget what the Word tells us about eternal life, and as a result, this amnesia leads to disappointment, dissatisfaction, and sometimes, poor choices

Eternity Amnesia TCF Sermon March 10, 2013 An 85 year old couple, married almost 60 years, died in a car crash. They had been in good health the last ten years, mostly because of the wife's interest in a healthier diet. When they reached the pearly gates, St. Peter took them to their mansion, ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:18-25

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

An Outstretched Arm

Contributed by Jonathan Lucas on May 11, 2001

This sermon illustrates God’s care for His children.

An Outstretched Arm Text: Exodus 6:5-7 5. And I have also heard the groaning of the children of Israel, whom the Egyptians keep in bondage; and I have remembered my covenant. 6. Wherefore say unto the children of Israel, I am the Lord, and I will bring you out from under the burdens of the ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 6:5-7

Denomination: Pentecostal

Worry

Contributed by Gerry Pratt on Apr 19, 2002

Christians should be able to cast ALL of their cares on God.

Let us start off by defining what I mean by worry. A. The bible doesn’t even use the word, “worry”...it uses the words, “careful”, or “cares”. 1. The Greek word that is used is the word merimnao - merimnaw. a. The definition for this word is: to be anxious about. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:25-34

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

"The Shepherd-Prophet" (Amos) Series

Contributed by Robert Leroe on Jul 10, 2002

Amos was a compassionate shepherd who cared enough to confront.

"The Shepherd-Prophet" (Amos) Pastor Bob Leroe, Cliftondale Congregational Church, Saugus, Massachusetts Before I tell you about Amos the prophet, let me tell you about the people he was sent to. The time was around 760 years before the birth of Christ, around the time of the founding of Rome, ...read more

Denomination: Congregational