Sermons on Giving To The Poor:

The Poor In Spirit Have God's Approval Series

Contributed by Warner Pidgeon on Sep 12, 2011

Part 1. God's approval, his blessing, rests upon those who are poor, contrite in spirit, aware they are spiritually bankrupt before God.

‘Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven’ (5:3). The Good News Bible says, ‘Happy are those who know they are spiritually poor’ but that doesn’t properly capture what Jesus means. Although it seems old fashioned now, when a father gives his ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:3

Denomination: Anglican

3 Wrong Concepts Of Outreach To The Poor

Contributed by Chris Thron on Sep 19, 2002

Biblical basis of outreach to the poor

3 false ideas about reaching out to the poor. 1. You’re not just going for their benefit. It’s more for your own sake than for theirs. You need it more than they do, and you will benefit more than they do. (John 4:6-10) In Jesus’ encounter with woman at well, who was the physically needy one? ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 41:1

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

"When The Poor Won't Be Quite"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Oct 3, 2012

A sermon about "seeing."

“When the Poor Won’t Be Quite” Mark 10:46-52 In their book, Justice in the Burbs: Being the Hands of Jesus Wherever You Live, Will and Lisa Samson write: “The suburbs seem particularly designed to avoid facing the bigger issues of life. It almost feels as if these ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:46-52

Denomination: United Methodist

"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

A Runaway Is Found, A Poor Decision Is Exposed

Contributed by Gregory Fisher on Jul 16, 2018

Abram and Sarai are desperate for an heir. So desperate, in fact, that they are willing to try anything...and, do. As life spins out of control the impact of their poor choices affects more than just their own relationship. But, God shows up as a searching and seeking God.

A Runaway Is Found, A Poor Decision Is Exposed, And Faithful People are Tested. Text: Genesis 16: 1-16 16 Sarai, Abram’s wife, hadn’t yet produced a child. She had an Egyptian maid named Hagar. Sarai said to Abram, “God has not seen fit to let me have a child. Sleep with my maid. Maybe I can ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 16:1-16

Denomination: Foursquare

Beatitude #1: Blessed Are The Poor In Spirit Series

Contributed by Vernon L Caruthers on Jun 13, 2006

JESUS BEGAN HIS MINISTRY PREACHING THE FAMOUS SERMON ON THE MOUNT. SOME SUGGEST THAT THIS WAS NOT ONE LONG SERMON BUT RATHER SEVERAL SERMONS. WHICHEVER THE CASE, THIS SERMON WAS TOTALLY DIFFERENT THAN ANYTHING MANKIND HAD EVER HEARD BEFO

SERMON SERIES: THE BEATITUDES SERMON #2: THE 1ST BEATITUDE: "BLESSED ARE THE POOR IN SPIRIT" SCRIPTURE REFERENCE: MATTHEW 5:3 "BLESSED ARE THE POOR IN SPIRIT, FOR THEIR’S IS THE KINGDOM OF ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:3

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

Life's Not Fair Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Jul 19, 2015

Solomon is troubled by the unfairness of life. But he was the king - why didn't he just legislate away injustice and punish all the wrong-doers and give away some his vast wealth to feed the poor? Why wouldn't that work?

OPEN: Awhile back there was an article that appeared in a Kentucky newspaper which read: "I used to think I was poor. Then they told me I wasn't poor, I was needy. Then they told me it was self-defeating to think of myself as needy, that I was culturally deprived. Then they told me 'deprived' ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 4:1-6

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A Poor Man, With Rich Mans Dreams

Contributed by Anthony Smith on Nov 6, 2004

The Bible states that God, creates the Rich and the poor. But there is no difference between them when it comes to judgments.

A Poor Man, With Rich Mans Dreams Have you ever heard the phrase, a poor man with rich mans dreams? Many people in this life are completely exhausted by the race to wealth and prosperity. Looking for today and not for tomorrow. The poor man has only today, struggling to make ends ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 19:17-23

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Poor You Have With You Always

Contributed by Gene Gregory on Apr 30, 2021

Next in series on John. Examines causes and response to poverty.

John 12 (2) You always have the poor with you - Read John 12:1-8 This morning I would like to address Jesus’ statement about poverty and the poor. In verse 8 Jesus says, “You always have the poor with you.” You always have the poor with you! Why is that? Why do you always have the poor with ...read more

Scripture: John 12:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

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

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

Slow Fade: A King's Poor Choices

Contributed by John Stackhouse on Mar 8, 2016

Discusses how poor choices can influence events in our lives and the lives of others around us and even our children. Importance of seeking God's will before we act. Applies to churches as well as parishioners.

* A young boy lived in the country. His family had to use an outhouse, which the young boy hated. It was hot in the summer, cold in the winter, and always smelly. The outhouse was located near the creek so the boy decided that he would push it into the water. After a spring rain, the creek swelled ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 13:8-14

Denomination: Nazarene

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