Sermons on dignity of poor:

"Blessed Are The Poor"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Oct 30, 2007

What does this mean for the Church in 21st Century America?

“Blessed Are the Poor” Luke 6:20-31 By: Ken Sauer, Pastor, Grace UMC, Soddy Daisy, TN www.gbgm-umc.org/grace-sdtn Right before our Gospel Lesson for this morning we are told beginning in verse 17 that, “[Jesus] went with them and stood on a level place. A large crowd of his disciples were ...read more

Scripture: Luke 6:20-31

Denomination: United Methodist

The Poor In Spirit Series

Contributed by Greg Johnson on Sep 24, 2007

The first quality of character of a citizen of God’s Kingdom that Jesus addresses is spiritual poverty. The poor is spirit are blessed with a deposit of God’s Kingdom now knowing that the best is yet to come.

This message is an edited version of a sermon given at Loving God Fellowship. Copyright © 2007 Loving God Fellowship, Inc. http://www.LovingGodFellowship.org . You are encouraged to share this message with those you know that are hungry for God’s Word. The Poor in Spirit The Greatest Sermon ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:3

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Poor In Spirit Series

Contributed by Dan Brown on Feb 19, 2007

Part 9 preaching through Matthew, the beginning of the Sermon on the Mount, covering the first of the Beatitudes.

Sermon-2/9/03-Matt. 5:1-3-Poor In Spirit/Dependance on God The Sermon on the Mount-Vintage Christinianity-Taught on this passage more than possibly any other in the Bible-learn more and more each time. When we look at the Christian faith as it is practiced today it can appear to be clouded by ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:1-3

Denomination: *other

Remember The Poor

Contributed by David Owens on Dec 18, 2006

The poor have a special place in God’s heart, and God expects His people to remember and respond appropriately to the poor.

Introduction: A. As you know, I like the Peanuts cartoons. 1. In one cartoon, Lucy approaches Charlie Brown with a piece of paper and a pen, and says, “Here sign this. It absolves me from all blame.” 2. Then she goes to Shroeder with the same paper and says, “Here, sign this. It absolves me from ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 58:1-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Poor In Spirit Series

Contributed by Kranthi Kumar Medida on Dec 24, 2006

What do you mean by becoming poor in spirit? First in a series of sermons on the Beatitudes.

Introduction: People all around the world are searching for blessings in their lives regardless of their religion. The source of all blessing is God. True blessings come from the True God. If you received the Lord Jesus Christ into your heart, then you are eligible to receive the true blessings. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:3

Denomination: Pentecostal

Blessed Are The Poor Series

Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Oct 27, 2008

A backwards look at how the poor are blessed. Part 2 of 9

October 5, 2008 Blessed are the Poor Matthew 5:1-3 One Sunday after worship was over a little boy told the pastor, “When I grow up, I’m going to give you some money. The pastor replied, “Well, thank you, but why?” “Because my daddy says you’re one of the poorest preachers we’ve ever had.” Being ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

The Poor Widow Series

Contributed by Neil Partington on Jul 31, 2007

Many people give, but it really doesn’t show their committment to God. Today, we are going to look at a widow who didn’t give much by society’s standards, but she gave it all.

When I was growing up, I participated in several organizations that held fundraisers. The High School band held the biggest fundraisers twice a year to support our band trips (Disney World, Boston, Canada, etc…). Because I didn’t have the money to go on the trips, it was important for me to ...read more

Scripture: Mark 12:41-44

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Responding To The Poor

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Dec 25, 2013

The duty of all Christians to remember the poor.

RESPONDING TO THE POOR. Acts 11:27-30. When Paul made his second post-conversion visit to Jerusalem, it was in response to a revelation (Galatians 2:1-2). A prophet named Agabus had signified by the Spirit that there would be a great dearth throughout the Empire, and Paul and Barnabas were sent ...read more

Scripture: Acts 11:27-30

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Defending The Poor Series

Contributed by Robert Leroe on Mar 3, 2013

God cares for the poor and oppressed; one of the most prominent themes in the Bible is our response toward the poor. It is the duty of God’s people to provide for those in need as best as we can with compassion, following the example of Nehemiah.

Nehemiah has resisted outward attacks, but now there’s corruption within. It’s been said that, “No test of leadership is more revealing than the test of opposition” (Boice). Nehemiah wasn’t expecting opposition from his own people. The outcry of the poor reached his ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 5:1-19

Denomination: Congregational

"Blessed Are The Poor"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Jul 2, 2011

Jesus' call on our lives is biblically radical.

Luke 6:20-26 “Blessed are the Poor” By: Ken Sauer, Pastor of East Ridge United Methodist Church, Chattanooga, TN eastridgeumc.org Right before our Gospel Lesson for this morning we are told, beginning in verse 17 that, “[Jesus] went…and stood on a level place. A large ...read more

Scripture: Luke 6:20-26

Denomination: United Methodist

Be Poor In Spirit Series

Contributed by Kevin Cummins on Feb 10, 2011

Being poor in spirit has absolutely nothing to do with depression or finances. This sermon gives a description of the poor in spirit that Jesus calls us to.

The teacher in a Bible class asked a woman to read from the Book of Numbers about the Israelites wandering in the desert. "The Lord heard you when you wailed, 'If only we had meat to eat!' " she began. "Now the Lord will give you meat. You will not eat it for just one day, or two days, or five, or ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:1-3

Denomination: Church Of God

To Remember The Poor Series

Contributed by Tim Smith on Mar 17, 2011

All throughout scripture, we see the priority God has with the poor. We are called to participate in that inititative

To Remember the Poor Luke 1:46-55 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KLkNGyPq90E Somehow this is what we've turned Christmas into. When did Christmas become all about us? The Madison Avenue version of Christmas with the angels, glitter and gold, and cheap plastic Santas and snowmen and Christmas ...read more

Denomination: Methodist

Poor In Spirit Series

Contributed by Troy Borst on Jul 6, 2020

Pray that we would understand our place in God’s order and obediently take our place. Pray for humility to understand our sinfulness and what Jesus has done for us. Pray that we stay in step with the Holy Spirit and ask the Holy Spirit to mold our hearts to understand who we are.

BEATITUDES SERIES: POOR IN SPIRIT MATTHEW 5:3 #Beatitudes WHAT DOES IT LOOK LIKE TO BE “POOR IN SPIRIT?” EXAMPLE IN ISAIAH 6 READ Isaiah 6:1-5 “In the year that King Uzziah died, I saw the Lord seated on a throne, high and exalted, and the train of His robe filled the temple. 2 Above Him were ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:3, Isaiah 6:1-5, Luke 5:1-8, Luke 18:11-14

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Give To Poor Series

Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on Sep 6, 2021

The significance of giving to the poor, and its relationship with being thankful to God is found in Matthew 6:1-4.

GIVE TO POOR - Matthew 6:1-4 Greetings The Lord is good; his love endures forever. I greet you all in the name of our Lord and Saviour, Jesus Christ. This evening, I would like to share the significance of giving to the poor, and its relationship with being thankful to God. We would meditate from ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:1-4

Denomination: Methodist

Blessed Are The Poor Series

Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Jul 16, 2022

A series of messages about the meaning of the Beatitudes for us in our lives.

Blessed are the Poor Matthew 5:1-3 July 10, 2022 One Sunday after worship --- a little boy told the pastor, “When I get a job, I’m gonna give you some money. The pastor said, “Well, thank you, but why?” “Because my daddy says you’re one of the poorest preachers we’ve ever had.” Being poor, ooh, ...read more

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

Denomination: Baptist