Sermons on considering the poor:

Open The Doors Of The Church Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Nov 29, 2014

Jesus enjoins us to do the will of the Father, but learning how to do God's will is a lifelong journey.

Thursday of the 1st Week in Advent Joy of the Gospel When I read this passage from the great prophet of Advent, the Hebrew priest Isaiah, my memory goes back almost ten years to our pilgrimage to the Holy Land. Both the Old and New Testaments contain a recurring theme, one we see most perfectly ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:21-27

Denomination: Catholic

Is It Wrong To Be Rich? Series

Contributed by Dr. Jonathan Vorce on Dec 11, 2018

The subject of wealth has been one of great controversy since the beginnings of the New Testament Church. We cannot serve God and Mammon. Does this mean that it's wrong to be wealthy? Let's examine this subject from the teachings of Jesus.

Luke 20:20-26 INTRODUCTION: • The subject of wealth has been one of great controversy since the beginnings of the New Testament Church. We cannot serve God and Mammon. Does this mean that it's wrong to be wealthy? Let's examine this subject from the teachings of Jesus. • The Setting - ...read more

Scripture: Luke 20:20-26, 2 Timothy 2:15, 3 John 1:2, 2 Corinthians 8:9, Deuteronomy 8:18, 1 Timothy 6:10, Joshua 1:8, Psalm 1:1-3, Luke 12:13-21, 1 John 3:17, Proverbs 17:22  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Church Of God

The Unveiling Of The Kingdom Of God In The Beatitudes (1) Series

Contributed by Ron Tuit on Feb 5, 2013

The Beatitudes proclaimed on the Jesus' famous "Sermon on the Mount" are often misunderstood. This message examines the first four "happy sayings" as well as the explosion of miracles which preceded this meg- meeting on the mount.

The Unveiling of the Kingdom of God in the Beatitudes (1) Matthew 4:23- 5:1-6 Matthew 4:23 “Jesus was going throughout all Galilee, teaching in their synagogues and proclaiming the gospel of the kingdom, and healing every kind of disease and every kind of sickness among the people. 24 The ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Do Not Fear; Only Believe

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Jun 27, 2024

God made man and woman in His image, with the plan that they would act and become more and more good, more and more like Himself. That was the divine order.

Thirteenth Sunday in Course 2024 In his great Summa Theologiae, St Thomas Aquinas wrote “the order of the Divine government is wholly directed to good. . .no one acts intending evil.” (ST I Q 104 Art 1) Those words are an appropriate commentary on the words from the post-exile writing Book of ...read more

Scripture: Mark 5:21-43, 2 Corinthians 8:7-15, Exodus 16:18, Psalm 30:2-12

Denomination: Catholic

Paul's Resume

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Feb 9, 2024

If they are rolling in the dough to their church or program do not go.

Paul's resume dispels the whole Prosperity Gospel. When these false apostles and prophets have a resume like Paul's I might want to hear what they have to say as that experience will prove they are wrong. Apostles and prophets that brag about their wealth and live the life of a rock ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 6:5-10, Matthew 7:21-23, Proverbs 19:17, 2 Corinthians 11:1-33

Denomination: Baptist

Good News For All

Contributed by John Newton on Feb 3, 2025

The Galatians wanted to put restrictions on the new Gentile converts in their church. But Paul put his foot down...

The little churches in Galatia were facing a serious issue—and they didn’t know what to do about it. It may seem surprising, but their problem revolved around the fact that they were growing. And the new people (there seemed to be more and more of them all the time!) just weren’t fitting in. It ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 2:1-10

Denomination: Episcopal

Sacrificial Giving

Contributed by David Mende on Aug 1, 2018

Jesus doesn't say that the poor widow gave more than anyone else. Rather, he says that she gave “more than all.” But why did Jesus say that she gave more than all? I would be delighted if you could rate this sermon and give brief feedback.

INTRODUCTION (SECURE ATTENTION) & BACKGROUND OF THE PASSAGE: PRAY before starting the sermon. ILLUSTRATION: {There is an old story about a king that was coming to visit a certain land. The people in the land were so excited that a king would grace their little village with his presence. They ...read more

Scripture: Mark 12:41-44, Luke 21:1-4

Denomination: Assembly Of God

A Pivotal Question About Fasting Series

Contributed by Richard Tow on Apr 9, 2006

Fasting that pleases God is examined and the blessings considered.

A Pivotal Question About Fasting (Fifty Days of Consecration #6) Isaiah 58[1] 4-24-05 I. Our text this morning in Isaiah 58 pivots on a question raised by God’s people. It is perhaps a question that has crossed your mind at one time or another. We’ll talk about the question in a moment. But ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 58:1-14

Denomination: Charismatic

Too High A Price

Contributed by Michael Dephillips on Feb 8, 2003

Consider the cost of following Jesus

" TOO HIGH A PRICE!" MARK 5:2-20 FOCUS ON 14-17 I wonder if we ever really consider the cost of following Jesus? We may see numerous people come forward and kneel down and ask for salvation but do we really consider the cost of following JESUS? When I got saved the only thing that I knew was ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:2-20

Denomination: Baptist

"Why Worship" Series

Contributed by Robert Leroe on Jul 5, 2002

Considering the value and necessity of worship

Psalm Steps>> “Why Worship?” Psalm 122 -Pastor Bob Leroe, Cliftondale Congregational Church, Saugus, Massachusetts I spend a lot of my time talking to people who don’t go to church. I’ve heard all the flimsy excuses people give for not attending worship. One I hear a lot is, “There are too ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 122:1-9

Denomination: Congregational

Pleasure While They Perish

Contributed by Dean Rhine on Dec 9, 2003

The need to consider the plight of the unsaved

“Pleasure While They Perish” Jonah 4 Intro: Can I make a confession to you? I am not the most patient person in the world. There are some areas where I can be extremely patient. But there are some times I tend to have very little patience. For example, am I the only one who gets upset waiting ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 4:1-10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Salvation That Is Precious

Contributed by W. Alderman on Feb 24, 2006

This message considers the doctrine of Salvation

A SALVATION THAT IS PRECIOUS Text: 1 Peter 1: 8-2:3 W. Max Alderman Introduction: The Lord chose to use the prophets of old to communicate the truths pertaining to the salvation that was to be later revealed. The prophets could only give a shadow; the substance would come in ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Behold His Glory In The Incarnation

Contributed by Kevin Higgins on Nov 27, 2006

An invitation to consider the love of God.

John 1:1-14 Behold His Glory In The Incarnation Woodlawn Baptist Church November 26, 2006 Introduction If I’m counting correctly, after today we’ll have 28 shopping days left until Christmas. Whether we were ready or not, Thanksgiving came and went, leaving us just a few short weeks of holiday ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-14

Denomination: Baptist

The Ministry Of Reconciliation

Contributed by Kevin L. Jones on Feb 23, 2014

Considering the glorious Ministry Of Reconciliation

The Ministry Of Reconciliation 2 Corinthians 5:18-21 A story is told of two brothers. They lived on adjoining farms, but they had a deep quarrel. They had often shared their resources, but that practice stopped; and there was nothing left but bitterness. One morning a John answered a knock at his ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:18-21

Denomination: Baptist

Heaven Is A Physical Place

Contributed by Douglas Phillips on Sep 17, 2015

CONSIDER THE POSSIBILITY OF A PHYSICAL HEAVEN.

HEAVEN IS A PHYSICAL PLACE LUKE 16:19-31 TODAY WE ARE GOING TO LOOK AT THE QUESTION “IS HEAVEN A PHYSICAL PLACE?” THERE IS SOME CONTROVERSY OVER THIS ISSUE. SOME PEOPLE BELIEVE THAT HEAVEN IS ON AN ENTIRELY SPIRITUAL REALM WITH NO PHYSICAL CHARACTERISTICS AT ALL. THERE IS A ...read more

Scripture: Luke 16:19-31

Denomination: Baptist