Sermons on Feeding The Poor:

Beautiful Attitudes Of Jesus- Poor In Spirit Series

Contributed by John Oscar on Sep 14, 2017

First Sermon of "The Beautiful Attitudes of Jesus" series which transitions us from studying the law into studying transformation through Christ Jesus.

The Beautiful Attitudes-Poor In Spirit CCCAG September 3rd, 2017 Scripture- Matt 5:3 Famous inaugural addresses We are going to begin today by quoting a few lines from the most famous presidential inaugural addresses, and we will see if anyone can remember the president who said them: Tammie ...read more

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Imitating Christ, Poor, Humble And Meek Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Feb 2, 2019

In this age of countless people seeking nothing but pleasure and wealth, we need the spirit of St. Colette, the spirit of Jesus.

Thursday of 4th Sunday in Course 2019 Saint Colette of Corbie The letter to the Hebrews is a fairly long book in the New Testament, but much of it has the character of a sermon or homily. There are exhortations, particularly to regular attendance at the “assembly” or Eucharist. And here today, in ...read more

Scripture: Mark 6:7-13, Hebrews 12:18-24, Exodus 34:29-31

Denomination: Catholic

Rich And Poor In The Church Of Jesus Christ

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Dec 31, 2013

There are no 'untouchables' with God!

RICH AND POOR IN THE CHURCH OF JESUS CHRIST. James 2:1-17. James 2:1. The Greek of this section of the letter of James begins somewhat abruptly: “My brethren, not with partialities!” The impact of the whole sentence is: “Do not hold the faith of our Lord Jesus Christ with respect of persons.” ...read more

Scripture: James 2:1-17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Guidelines For Christianity: Blessed Are The Poor In Spirit Series

Contributed by Jerry Cosper on Mar 26, 2015

Spiritually speaking, your attitude determines the depth of your faith and how passionate you are about your convictions.

Tonight we look at the first of the beatitudes. READ Matthew 5: 1-3. For the next 8 weeks we’re going to be talking about the Christian attitude. When I think of how a true Christian should act I think of Philippians 2:5 – “Your attitude should be the same as Christ.” A ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

Sell Your Stuff And Give To The Poor

Contributed by Keith Broyles on Oct 7, 2014

Jesus said some things that were radical then, and now. He said things like, "Sell your stuff and give to the poor."

Your soul -- not to mention your budget -- is in mortal danger as you approach the grocery store checkout lane. You say, "How?" You've carefully filled your cart with the needed items outlined on your list. You patiently wait in line, always seeming to pick the one that's slowest. Yet somehow, by ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:17-31

Denomination: Methodist

Blessed Are The Poor In Spirit As Applied To Prayer

Contributed by Paul Andrew on Oct 23, 2017

Poverty of soul is a way of entering in prayer, especially at the outset of when we begin to pray.

Poverty of soul is a way of entering in prayer, especially at the outset. Poverty of soul cannot be sought as an item of self-knowledge. It retains always an unknown, elusive quality. It cannot be simply a thought of our unworthiness before God. Much less can it be a mood of despondency about ...read more

Denomination: Catholic

"who Are The Poor In Spirit?"

Contributed by Dr. Jerry Hulse on Jun 15, 2023

"To be poor in spirit" refers to one feeling spiritually broken due to life's challenges and difficulties. They have a genuine heart for God. This study will explore the characteristics of a person broken before God, which the Bible calls the "poor in spirit."

SCRIPTURAL REFERENCES (Psalms 113:7-8) (7) "He raiseth up the poor out of the dust, and lifteth the needy out of the dunghill;" (8) "That he may set him with princes, even with the princes of his ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 113:7-8, Matthew 5:3-11, Isaiah 66:1-2

Denomination: Pentecostal

Poor In Spirit (All Saints Sunday)

Contributed by Scott Jensen on Nov 7, 2023

Jesus spoke to the Disciples, and to the crowd, but He also speaks to us. He spoke to the 'poor in spirit' and explained that they were blessed. But, who and what are the poor in spirit? This sermon attempted to answer that question.

Opening and Introduction In today's Gospel lesson, we heard the introduction to the most famous sermon that Jesus delivered, the Sermon on the Mount. 1. Setting the Stage When we align all four of the Gospels, we see that a lot has already happened with His ministry. He’s been baptized by ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:1-12, Philippians 4:8, Romans 7:15-18, Psalm 51:1-3, John 3:16-18  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Lutheran

Simon Of Cyrene: A Poor And Blessed Man

Contributed by Benjamin Utomo on Mar 10, 2025

When Simon of Cyrene was forced to carry Jesus's cross, he probably was upset. But that was a blessing in disguise. If he had not been forced to carry Jesus’ cross, he might not have known Jesus and received His grace.

Let’s read Mark 15:16-32. Last week we learned that even though Pilate knew Jesus was innocent, he eventually gave in to the pressure of the crowd who wanted Jesus crucified. Verse 15 says: “Pilate, wanting to satisfy the crowd, released Barabbas for them. But he flogged Jesus and handed him over ...read more

Scripture: Mark 15:16-32, Romans 16:13, Luke 23:34, Matthew 16:24, Romans 8:28-29, Matthew 10:29, James 1:2-4  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

"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

Scraps To The Dogs? Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Aug 10, 2011

Poverty is an ongoing problem that will not be solved by government action in a day of high deficits; it is our responsibility to help the poor.

20th Sunday in Course 2011 Spirit of the Liturgy Most Americans, if they were aware of four recent events, did not connect them. The first was the 43rd anniversary of Pope Paul VI’s encyclical, Humanae Vitae, which reaffirmed the Church’s 2000 year old teaching that married love stems ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 15:21-28

Denomination: Catholic

How Much Must We Do? Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Dec 30, 2016

It’s ironic that when dealing with these positive commandments, we don’t ever come to a point when we can say, “I have fulfilled them.”

Thursday before Epiphany 2017 Joy of the Gospel St. John teaches us today in both Epistle and Gospel: “By this we know love, that [Jesus] laid down his life for us; and we ought to lay down our lives for the brethren. But if any one has the world's goods and sees his brother in need, yet ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 3:11-21

Denomination: Catholic

Harvest: Haves & Have Nots

Contributed by Emms International on Aug 24, 2016

This is a sermon mainly designed to be used at Harvest in the UK which uses the harvest laws from Deut 24 to think about the God given responsibility that the "haves,", those with more than enough, have to the "have nots," those in real need.

HARVEST AND THE "HAVE'S" AND "HAVE NOTS" "When you reap your harvest in your field and forget a sheaf in the field, you shall not go back to get it. It shall be for the sojourner, the fatherless, and the widow, that the Lord your God may bless you in all the work of your hands. When you beat your ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 24:19-22

Denomination: *other

The Miracles In John: Lesson 5: Feeding The 5000

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Oct 25, 2005

Principles and key ideas to learn from the miracle of feeding the five thousand

A.INTRODUCTION: JOHN 6:1-14 1. When did this miracle occur? Spring time. “The Passover, a feast for the Jews, was near” (v. 4). 2. Who was involved? Mostly men. “Three times a year all your males shall appear before the Lord your God . . . at the feast of the unleavened bread” (Deut. 16:16). ...read more

Scripture: John 6:1-14

Denomination: Baptist

Ruth 2: God Provides Generous Justice Series

Contributed by Vic Folkert on Jan 16, 2020

Ruth has 3 strikes against her: a widow, a foreigner, and fatherless. God provides by the law of gleaning, and the righteousness of Boaz.

Ruth 2: God Provides GENEROUS JUSTICE ***My father told me about his great-grandfather, a farmer who emigrated to America, along with many from his church in the Netherlands. Unfortunately, the man’s wife died, leaving him with three young children. He hired a teenage girl to watch the children, ...read more

Scripture: Ruth 2:1-23, Psalm 146:5-9, Deuteronomy 10:17-18, Leviticus 19:9-10

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed