Sermons on considering the poor: showing 331-345 of 95,527

Consider The Baser Sort? The Worm's Point Of View?

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Mar 28, 2008

Does a worm like to go fishing? God’s call to the ANOINTING ZONE, is not always by telegraph, telephone, snail mail, or email, BUT KNEE MAIL --- some times it is by TELL THE THRONE!

CONSIDER THE BASER SORT? THE WORMS POINT OF VIEW? HOW WILL I LOOK AT THIS PROBLEM? By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. I do this in two parts. I bought a package of rubber earth worms (fishing worms) and use as a visual effect. I. INTRODUCTION: A. HAVE YOU EVER PONDERED: WHAT DOES A WORM SEE? WHAT IS A ...read more

Scripture: Acts 17:5

Denomination: Assembly Of God

6 Things To Consider Regarding Life's Worries

Contributed by Bruce Readling on May 18, 2017

Where we focus our lives and minds when life happens and worries come, can have a huge impact on how well we make it through. Jesus gives us several things to consider when these happen to us.

Luke 12:22-31 The Lord Jesus had just left off in vs. 13-21 speaking a parable of the rich man who in his own mind had no needs. He ended with the powerful reminder that the rich will one day also face death and all their treasures will be left behind. He was reminding of a greater purpose and ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:22-31

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Consider Your Ways: An Overview Of The Book Of Haggai

Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Feb 12, 2021

This is part of a series on the study of the Minor Prophets.

Consider Your Ways: An Overview of the Book of Haggai Introduction As we continue our study on the Minor Prophets, we come to the Book of Haggai. Haggai was one of three prophets who preached to Israel after Judah had returned from the Babylonian Captivity. His ministry predates that of his ...read more

Scripture: Haggai 1:1-15, Haggai 2:1-23, Matthew 6:33, 2 Samuel 7:1-14

Denomination: Independent/Bible

New Forms Of Poverty: Our Responsibility Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Jan 28, 2017

"It is essential to draw near to new forms of poverty and vulnerability, and recognize the suffering Christ."

Feast of the Purification/Presentation 2017 Joy of the Gospel I have a special affection for this feast, which celebrates the bringing of Jesus to the Temple forty days after His birth, because I was baptized on this day seventy years ago. It is called Candlemas, because a procession with candles ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:22-40

Denomination: Catholic

"Christmas Gifts That Won't Break: The Gift Of Love"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Dec 3, 2015

A sermon about loving Christ through loving others.

"Christmas Gifts that Won't Break: The Gift of Love" Luke 2:15-20 On any given day in Chattanooga and surrounding areas such as East Ridge there are over 600 people living in tents in the woods or wherever they can set up camp. There are over 60 locations--called "tent cities" across our ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:15-20

Denomination: United Methodist

Blessed Are The Poor In Spirit: For Theirs Is The Kingdom Of Heaven Series

Contributed by Claude Alexander on Jun 27, 2017

The first beatitude. Not the economically poor but those who are poor in spiritual qualities.

Certain portions of Scripture seem to be etched more deeply into people's minds than others. Psalm 23 is definitely one of these, so also is I Corinthians 13 and Hebrews 11. The Sermon on the Mount, as Matthew chapters 5-7 is commonly called, is another. Its popularity may stem from its position ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:1-3, Luke 18:9-14, Isaiah 66:1-2

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Poor Widow - Release Your Old Life Series

Contributed by Peter Loughman on Feb 7, 2008

Placing the coins in the offering, was a greatest act of faith Jesus had seen all day, for what she gave was her total trust to God.

Note: This was preached on Ash Wednesday, but the content is good anytime of the year. The first two sections support the final section about the poor widow and call for a recommitment to Jesus. God bless. - Peter What is it that God is looking for in our lives? When God sits back and looks at ...read more

Scripture: Mark 12:35-44

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Rich Poor Church (Smyrna) Part 1 Series

Contributed by Monte Brown on Apr 13, 2013

The series of messages on End Times for Today will take the words from Revelation chapter by chapter and reveal the blessings that are promised within these pages. The city of Smyrna was called “The Crown City” because it was surrounded by hills that res

Introduction The city of Smyrna was called “The Crown City” because it was surrounded by hills that resembled a crown. It was also called “The Flower of Asia.” When the city chose a motto to be imprinted on their coinage, they chose the phrase “First in Asia in ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:8-11

Denomination: Baptist

Fear, Death, Life

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Oct 26, 2010

It may seem strange to embrace death. But John could do so as he learned of fellow believers being killed, because he had a vision of the risen Christ as lord of life and death and even as lord of all human history.

Takoma Park Baptist Church, Washington, DC July 27, 1986 The picture is indelibly etched on my memory, I'm sure because at the time the incident seemed so bizarre, so peculiar. The scene was an elementary school talent show; all of us had been groomed and polished and persuaded that we had ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 1:4-18

Denomination: Baptist

Don’t Put Your Investments In Bags With Holes

Contributed by Jack Perkins, D.min., Ladc, Csac, Cclc on Jan 13, 2020

The sermons of Haggai led to the restoration of the Temple. There are three themes in his messages encouragement, warning, and hope, the secret to understanding the response of the people and their willingness to resume work on the Temple.

God often uses a single voice to stir the hearts of his people. These prophetic voices often come at crucial points. • The Prime Minister Winston Churchill’s inspiring oratory is believed to have helped save Britain in WWII. • On November 2, 1863, several months after the battle of Gettysburg ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Proverbs 3:5 Series

Contributed by Paul Clemente on Feb 16, 2015

Do I truly consider Jesus Christ’s involvement before I take action with all areas of my life?

Last week, one of our main lessons was to consider God in everything. Let me ask this question, how involved is God in our lives today?? Can you give an example?? We are to consider God in everything because the Almighty Loving God is involved in our everything! In our passage today, we will ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 14:12-23

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Excellence Series

Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Jan 18, 2016

As a church, our goal should be excellence in all we do!

Pursuing Excellence 1 Thessalonians 4:1 January 17, 2016 Well, this week was SOTU, given by POTUS. I think the older I get, not that I’m old, the more I dislike all of the abbreviations and short hand writing. For those who are AC, better known as Abbreviation Challenged, this week was the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 4:1

Denomination: Baptist

Assessing The Situation Series

Contributed by Pat Damiani on Apr 6, 2015

Building God's people requires both dependent praying and deliberate planning

Our mission as a church is to develop mature disciples who follow, serve and proclaim Jesus as Messiah. And since that mission statement was developed based on a careful consideration of the Scriptures, it ought to be something that we all agree on. But when it comes to how to actually accomplish ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 2:1-20

Denomination: Baptist

The Madness Of Jesus

Contributed by Scott Spencer on Feb 9, 2014

He is out of His mind! He’s lost His senses! He’s crazy! He’s flipped out! I believe He’s insane! Would these be the reactions of our contemporary society to Jesus Christ, we He among us today?

The Madness of Jesus Mark 3:20-30 "And He came home, and the multitude gathered again, to such an extent that they could not even eat a meal. And when His own people heard of this, they went out to take custody of Him; for they were saying, ‘He has lost His senses.’ And the scribes who ...read more

Scripture: Mark 3:20-30

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Where Are The Blessings On Those Who Are Poor Or Weak?

Contributed by Gordon Mcculloch on Jan 18, 2014

The ‘blessed ones’ are the so called experts to whom many people go to for advice; seeking fame, riches and beauty as outward signs of God blessing them; but secretly they want others to kowtow to their success. Jesus could sort them out.

Summary: The ‘blessed ones’ are the so called experts to whom many people go to for advice; seeking fame, riches and beauty as outward signs of God blessing them; but secretly they want others to kowtow to their success. Jesus could sort them out. Micah 6:1-8 1 Corinthians ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:1-12

Denomination: Episcopal