Sermons on Considering The Poor:

Jesus And The Temple

Contributed by Geoffrey Foot on Mar 13, 2018

Why did Jesus lose His temper in the Temple when He saw the traders and money changers there? The context explains everything - they were on the take! Jesus was a danger to their profits and had to go.

The temple John 2:13-25 The reading we have just heard from John's gospel might seem rather strange especially as it is at the start of his gospel; but ironically the synoptic gospels have this incident in the temple at the start of His last week just after His triumphant entry into Jerusalem - ...read more

Scripture: John 2:13-25, Matthew 21:12-13, Mark 11:15-17, Luke 19:45-46

Suddenly Like A Thief Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Nov 8, 2020

If we can’t show the fruits of God’s investment at the end of our lives, just what good have we done ourselves, our God or our neighbor?

Thirty-third Sunday in Course 2020 “Suddenly, Like a Thief in the Night” Most of us have probably noticed over the last two or three decades that TV comedies, and even some dramas, most often have a brilliant and comely female lead and a bumbling, even stupid male co-star. That’s not a new idea. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:14-30, 1 Thessalonians 5:1-6, Proverbs 31:10-31, Matthew 28:16-20

Denomination: Catholic

How To Know That You Are In The Light

Contributed by Dr. Abraham Obadare on Jun 14, 2025

You know you are in the light if you do not harbor hatred against anyone. 1 John 2:9 says, “He who says he is in the light and hates his brother, is in darkness until now.” Hatred is a poisonous heart condition that makes us treat others as enemies.

Song: I have the light of God in me /2x I have the spirit of the Son of God I have the light of God in me. This is one of the choruses we sing as Christians. Let us think through this song and measure ourselves against the scale of the word of God. Let us read 1 John 2:7-11, which ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 2:7-11, 1 John 3:14-15

Denomination: Pentecostal

"When ‘bad Luck’ Knocks Us Down” Series

Contributed by Jim Butcher on Apr 4, 2023

The story of Joseph being sold into slavery provides a compelling example of moments when it seems like "bad luck" has come our way when God may be up to something else.

WHY DID THAT HAPPEN? There are moments when we feel like bad luck knocked us down. - We will get into the specifics that this passage details as we go through the sermon, but this is obviously a passage with some “just-so-happened” moments. - To use the common vernacular, someone might say, “Oh, ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 37:12-36

Denomination: Baptist

Pursuing God In Giving Series

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Jan 31, 2010

1) The Danger of False Righteousness. 2) The Practice and Reward of False Giving 3) The Practice and Reward of True Giving

With the recent earthquake in Haiti, there has been a world wide outpouring of assistance. In Canada and the United States we just saw two telethons, where celebrities participated to raise funds. One curious phenomena was the participation of John Travolta. "I have arranged for a plane to take ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:1-4

Denomination: Other

Repentance

Contributed by Michael Fogaras on Jan 17, 2004

What God desires is true repentance not a presumption of. This sermon takes a look at several areas of personal repentance.

REPENTANCE Hosea 6:1-3 INTRODUCTION: As we enter into a new year of 2004 I am expecting to be involved in a supernatural manifestation of God right here at North Thurston Life Center. I believe with all that is within me that our God is going to manifest Himself in our lives, in our families, ...read more

Scripture: Hosea 6:1-3, 2 Chronicles 7:14

Denomination: Pentecostal

What Chair Are You Sitting In?

Contributed by Kris Roberts on Sep 16, 2004

An illustrate message challenging youth to determine their commitment level to Jesus.

What Chair Are You Sitting In? Introduction: When I was small, I used to play a game with my friends called musical chairs. Do you remember it? The object of the game was to be in possession of a chair when the music stopped. All through life it often seems we’re caught up in this game. ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:7-11

Denomination: United Methodist

Characteristics Of The Proverb Mother Series

Contributed by Charles Mallory on May 6, 2001

A message perfect for Mother’s day to encourage women with the seven godly characteristics of purity, trustworthiness, committment, diligence, optimism, compassion, and dignity.

SUCCESS - HOW DO WE REALLY DEFINE IT TODAY? THE WORLD HAS ESTABLISHED VARIOUS METHODS FOR US SO THAT WE CAN "CHART" OR KEEP TRACK OF OUR PROGRESS TOWARDS ACHIEVING WHAT WOULD BE CONSIDERED TO BE A SUCCESSFUL LIFE. SOME OF THOSE METHODS THE WORLD GIVES US TO USE TO CHART OUR PROGRESS ARE THE JOB’S ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 31:10-31

Denomination: Free Methodist

The Healing Of The Blind Beggar

Contributed by W. Alderman on Feb 26, 2006

This is a message that shows how a blind person spiritually can see.

THE HEALING OF THE BLIND BEGGAR Pastor W. Max Alderman Text: Mark 10:46-52 INTRODUCTION: A pitiful person, named Bartimaeus is sitting by the highway begging. His blindness is a pity, and his having to beg is a greater pity. Yet, through ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:46-52

Denomination: Baptist

The Lord's Day

Contributed by Clarence Clough on Sep 25, 2008

The Sabbath was made for man.

THE LORD’S DAY The Lord’s Day: — Text: Mark 2:27-28 Intro: Labor is God’s appointment. His wholesome and needful law. But did He mean us to bear the drudgery of ceaseless toil? How wretched, how degrading, how brutalizing! And God has not appointed it: “Six days shalt thou labour.” Son ...read more

Scripture: Mark 2:27-28

Denomination: Church Of God

Work Is Part Of The Blessing

Contributed by Shawn Raloff on Apr 7, 2007

Happiness / Joy come from knowing your true purpose in life.

Intro: Have you ever had a case of the Mondays? (Robert Frost Quote) Work is part of the blessing, not part of the curse Go ahead – get it out… Genesis 1:28 28 God blessed them and said to them, "Be fruitful and increase in number; fill the earth and subdue it. Rule over the fish of the sea and ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:28

Denomination: Free Methodist

Meet The Parents Series

Contributed by Dan Brown on Dec 20, 2007

Part one of our De-santa-tizing Christmas series: After centuries of tradition, Christmas Carols, Rankin & Bass Christmas specials, and countless retellings of the Christmas narrative the whole story has been cleaned up and much of the true meaning has be

Sermon-07-12-2-Meet the Parents Christmas Pop Quiz 1– True of False-As long as Christmas has been celebrated, it has been on Dec. 25th. (False, not until about the 4th century was the Dec. 25 date settled on) 2-True or False-Mary and Joseph were married when Mary became pregnant. (False, ...read more

Denomination: *other

Jesus Knows

Contributed by Michael Cansler on Nov 22, 2025

Jesus runs a WELL driving ministry and will give you the living water so that you never thirst again.

Jesus Knows (John 4: 1-15) 1-2) Jesus realized that the Pharisees was keeping count of the baptism The Pharisees was saying that Jesus was baptizing more people then John They are attempting to make it look like it was a competition between Jesus and John Turning them into rivals Is that not like ...read more

Scripture: John 4:1-15

Denomination: Baptist

Compassion To The Underprivileged PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 25, 2023

To encourage believers to emulate Jesus's compassion for the underprivileged, as illustrated in the story of the Good Samaritan, and understand that it is our responsibility as Christians to show such compassion.

Good morning, church family. I trust you've all had a blessed week. Today, we're going to dive deep into Luke 10 and explore how Jesus's compassion for the underprivileged was not just a part of His character, but it's also an instruction for us as believers. We're going to look at how we can ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:30-37

Topics: Compassion

The Vanity Of Wealth Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Oct 10, 2010

In today’s lesson we are warned against a greedy pursuit of wealth and encouraged instead to enjoy God’s daily gifts.

Scripture In his quest to find out how to live a meaningful life the writer of Ecclesiastes addresses the issue of the vanity of wealth. Let us read Ecclesiastes 5:8-6:9: 8 If you see in a province the oppression of the poor and the violation of justice and righteousness, do not be amazed at the ...read more

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed