Sermons on Caring For The Poor:

Is Greed A Poor Man's Vice?

Contributed by William Mouser on Mar 3, 2005

Greed is every bit as much -- maybe more -- a poor man’s vice as it is a rich man’s folly.

Fifthteenth Sunday in Trinity: Scripture: Luke 12:13-21, Ecclesiasticus 5:1-10 "Is Greed a Poor Man’s Vice?" The lessons appointed for today have three things in common. First of all, both contain teaching from men who were named Jesus. Jesus ben Sirach composed the passage from the apocryphal ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:13-21

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

Strong Start- Poor Finish

Contributed by David Wilson on Jun 14, 2005

A sermon which chronicles the reign of King Asa.

Strong Start and a Poor Finish A study of the life of King Asa from II Chronicles 14-16 II Chronicles 14:2-7 ASA Begins a Revival Asa had a good start. As soon as he came to the throne he was busy ridding the nation of idolatry. He removed Idols and sites of idol worship. He commanded ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

"When It's Good To Be Poor" Series

Contributed by Bruce Hamsher on Aug 6, 2002

It is only when we are poor in spirit that we can be rich in Him and His Righteousness.

“When It’s Good to be Poor” Matthew 5:3 Beatitudes - #1 Intro: Today we will begin a series on the Teachings of Jesus known as “The Beatitudes.” One would have a difficult in history, finding so few words spoken with so much meaning. The word “Beatitude” defined means “Supreme ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:3

Denomination: Mennonite

Rich Man, Poor Man Series

Contributed by Kelly Randolph on Feb 17, 2003

This message challenges us to view people and possessions through the framework of godly values.

Rich Man, Poor Man James 1:9-11 The issue of money has been a prominent one from the inception of the church. Jesus spoke a great deal about it himself. Consider this: o 16 of 38 parables were concerned with money/possessions. o 1 of 10 verses in the gospels (288) deal directly with money. o The ...read more

Scripture: James 1:9-11

Denomination: Baptist

Rich Man, Poor Man

Contributed by Carl Willis on Jun 20, 2007

An examination of the parable of the rich man and Lazarus.

Rich Man, Poor Man Luke 16:19-31 September 11, 2005 Luke 16:19-20 (NLT) Jesus said, "There was a certain rich man who was splendidly clothed and who lived each day in luxury. [20] At his door lay a diseased beggar named Lazarus. A Story of Two Men  There are many divisions amongst ...read more

Scripture: Luke 16:19-31

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Taking The Good News To The Poor

Contributed by David Welch on Dec 2, 2008

Message on God’s heart for the poor.

“Taking Good News to the Poor” Evidence of God’s presence Introduction For some time now the issues concerning our partnership with Abraham’s house ministry to the community have been discussed and even debated among us. On this issue we have been a divided house. I ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:16-22

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

The Battle Between The Rich And The Poor Series

Contributed by Edward Hardee on Nov 14, 2007

To show that God has a way to equalize things when it comes to money

Title: The Battle between the Rich and the Poor Theme: To show that God has a way to equalize things Text: James 5:1-11 It seems to be that there is a battle that has been going on since the beginning of time. It is the battle between the haves and have nots. This is why Satan tempted Eve, ...read more

Scripture: James 5:1-11

Denomination: Church Of God

Poor Choices And Difficult Days Series

Contributed by David Owens on Mar 9, 2009

For 16 long months David lives distant from the Lord, but finally our hero turned to the Lord, and God was ready to help him.

Introduction: A. The story is told of a woman who went to the police station with her friend to report that her husband was missing. 1. The police officer asked for a description of her husband. 2. The wife said, “He’s 45 years old, six foot three, has blue eyes, blond hair, an athletic build, is ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Good News For The Poor And Infirm

Contributed by Charles Scott on Jan 11, 2008

Jesus came to restore the whole man, both physically and spiritually as evidenced by his healing of the Leper.

Lk 4__14-22 and 5__12-13 Proclaim glad tidings to the poor Friday after Epiphany First Reading 1 Jn 4:19–5:4 Beloved, we love God because he first loved us. If anyone says, “I love God,” but hates his brother, he is a liar; for whoever does not love a brother whom he has seen cannot ...read more

Denomination: Anglican

The Poor Little Rich Church Series

Contributed by Guy Mcgraw on Jun 22, 2011

The amazing riches in a church with nothing but all that Jesus wants for them.

Through many tribulations we must enter the kingdom of God. Acts 14:22 All who desire to live godly in Christ Jesus will be persecuted. 2 Tim 3:12 1 Pet 4:12 Jn 16:33 The second Church that received a letter from Jesus by the hand of John was Smyrna. In this letter there is not one word of ...read more

Being Poor In Spirit And Dependent

Contributed by Lay Man on May 26, 2015

Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. - Matthew 5:3 It is a true spiritual principle that those who come to the Lord full and not needing anything will never receive anything of the Lord. The wonderful picture is given ..

Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. - Matthew 5:3 It is a true spiritual principle that those who come to the Lord full and not needing anything will never receive anything of the Lord. The wonderful picture is given by our Lord Jesus Christ of a small child asking ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:3

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Redeemed From Poor Choices

Contributed by Curtis E. Nester on Sep 19, 2016

Abraham and Sarah became impatient and ran ahead of God. But God overcame their poor choices.

TITLE: Redeemed from Poor Choices TEXT: Genesis 15:1-6; 16:1-5; 17:18-19 INTRO: A man named Fred inherited a huge land grant. The will provided that he could choose land in either Chile or Brazil. He chose Brazil. If he had chosen Chile, he would have received his inheritance in land on which they ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 15:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

We Must Serve The Poor Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Dec 25, 2016

The church ministered to the poor. If we lose that character, we are no longer the true church.

Fifth Day of the Christmas Octave 2016 Joy of the Gospel St. John the Evangelist is the apostle and evangelist of love, but he can write in very black-and-white manners. In his first epistle his language is stark: if you obey the law to love your brother you are walking as Jesus did. If you say ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:22-35

Denomination: Catholic

Poverty Is Prevented By Generosity To The Poor Series

Contributed by Henry Trocino Jr. on May 5, 2017

Part 19 of the Sermon Series, "Rich Man Poor Man in Proverbs"

"Whoever gives to the poor will not want, but he who hides his eyes will get many a curse" (Prov. 28:27). The antithetical saying in Proverbs 28:27 contrasts between giving and not giving to the poor. In the following chiastic structure, we can compare the two sub-statements: A Whoever ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 28:27, Proverbs 3:33

Denomination: Baptist

A Poor Investment By A Wealthy Man

Contributed by Kevin L. Jones on Jul 20, 2014

Examining the tragic choice of the "rich young ruler". As he chose his possesions over a relationship with Jesus.

A Poor Investment By A Wealthy Man Mark 10:17-23 Scott Eyre is a former MLB pitcher. He played for the White Sox, Blue jays, Cubs, Giants and the Phillies. Eyre made a substantial amount of money during his years as a MLB pitcher, he was a wealthy man. But he made a decision that would have an ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:17-23

Denomination: Baptist