Sermons on Gods Concern For Poor:

Relying On God Series

Contributed by Lanny Smith on Jan 11, 2022

Blessed are the poor in spirit - God is pleased when we rely on Him.

Relying on God lanny smith Reboot / Dependence; Pride / Matthew 5:3   • Old saying that “God helps those who help themselves.” Attrib. to Ben Franklin but actually from an earlier source from the 1600. • In fact, different cultures across 100’s of years have had similar sayings. From Buddhism, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:1-3, Romans 12:1-3, Romans 3:23, Matthew 6:31-33

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

God Of The Marginalized

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Feb 13, 2025

A sermon comparing God's ways with our ways.

“God of the Marginalized” Luke 6:17-26 Something VERY radical is taking place here in Luke Chapter 6. Jesus is speaking to His disciples, His followers, His students and He is giving them their first lesson. But it sounds VERY strange to our ears, does it not? I mean, this isn’t the American ...read more

Scripture: Luke 6:17-26

Denomination: United Methodist

Imitate Christ In Your Concern Series

Contributed by Michael Stover on Aug 2, 2007

As we are spiritually transformed by God’s Holy Spirit (Romans 12:1-2) we will show the evidence. Romans 14 shows that we will imitate Christ in our Concern for others.

IMITATE CHRIST IN YOUR CONCERN Romans 14:1-23 I. Genuine Acceptance (vs. 1-4) A. No Reservations 1. The weak in faith here is seen to be those who held to OT traditions and trappings of the Law 2. Romans 15:1 – Paul includes himself in the “WE” there, indicating that the strong in faith are those ...read more

Scripture: Romans 14:1-23

Denomination: Baptist

Mary: Ordinary, Poor And Chosen

Contributed by Warner Pidgeon on Dec 16, 2012

A very short talk given at our 2012 Nativity Service. Put simply, God chose Mary. She was a young, poor female from the wrong end of the country but he had a perfect plan for her. He has a plan for you too!

The Angel said, “Do not be afraid, Mary, you have found favour with God. You will be with child and give birth to a son, and you are to give him the name Jesus. He will be great and will be called the Son of the Most High” (1:30-32). A very famous and rich couple are going to have a ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:38

Denomination: Anglican

Doubting John

Contributed by Donnie De Loney on Jan 15, 2010

Have you ever doubted God? John asked Jesus if he was the Messiah or should he look for another.

Doubting John Matthew 11:1-6 1. Have you ever doubted God 2. I think most every child of God goes through momentary lapses of faith. From time to time we all doubt. When we do, we usually feel incredibly guilty. We wonder what our Father must think of us. I want you to jot down an important ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 11:1-6, Matthew 11:2

Denomination: Assembly Of God

God Is Concerned Of Our Giving All Throughout

Contributed by Joel Santos on Sep 23, 2004

IN THE OLD TESTAMENT, GOD INSTITUTED A WORTHY WAY OF GIVING BEFORE HIS VERY EYES. EVEN TODAY, JESUS IS CONCERNED IN OUR WAY OF GIVING

IN THE OLD TESTAMENT, GOD INSTITUTED A WORTHY WAY OF GIVING BEFORE HIS VERY EYES. EVEN TODAY, JESUS IS CONCERNED IN OUR WAY OF GIVING I. JESUS IS CONCERNED IN WATCHING THE MOTIVE OF OUR GIVING (VS.41-42) a. He is aware of our crowd-seeking motive (v.41) “Threw in”: with a distance, sounds to ...read more

Scripture: Mark 12:41-44

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Four Words Concerning God's Amazing Grace

Contributed by Duane Smith on Nov 25, 2008

The purpose fo this message (part 1 of 2) is to help us see the amizing grace of God and all that it does for us, that we might magnify the Lord Jesus Christ.

FOUR WORDS CONCERNING GOD’S AMAZING GRACE – Part 1 of 2 Titus 2:11-15 INTRODUCTION: A. Your worst days are never so bad that you are beyond the reach of God’s grace. And your best days are never so good that you are beyond the need of God’s grace. 1. The words of Jerry Bridges ring ...read more

Scripture: Titus 2:11-15

Denomination: Baptist

Four Words Concerning God's Amazing Grace

Contributed by Duane Smith on Nov 25, 2008

Part two of two. This message is intended to help us see the amazing grace of God and all that it does for us that we might magnify the Lord Jesus Christ.

FOUR WORDS CONCERNING GOD’S AMAZING GRACE – Part 2 of 2 Titus 2:11-15 INTRODUCTION: A. Phillip Yancey describes grace in his book What’s So Amazing About Grace. He writes, “Grace means there is nothing we can do to make God love us more—no amount of spiritual calisthenics and renunciations, no ...read more

Scripture: Titus 2:11-15

Denomination: Baptist

God Has A Great Concern For Christian Unity Series

Contributed by Rick Crandall on May 3, 2024

That's why... 1. God gave us a preacher of unity (vs. 1). 2. God puts a priority on our unity (vs. 3). 3. God points us to His pattern of unity (vs. 4-6).

God Has A Great Concern for Christian Unity Ephesians 4:1-6 Sermon by Rick Crandall Series: The Book of Ephesians (Prepared May 3, 2024) BACKGROUND: *The Lord has always had a great concern for unity in His Church. Even the first Apostles had to overcome bitter jealousy and arguments. Mark ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

How To Inherit God's Kingdom

Contributed by Martin Wiles on Sep 24, 2010

God's eternity is received only when we realize that we cannot attain it on our own but must rely on God's grace-we must be poor in spirit.

How to Inherit God’s Kingdom Matthew 5:1-3 INTRODUCTION I suppose since time began people have made a mad pursuit to find happiness. Many have tried money. One such Texas millionaire said; “I thought money could buy happiness. I have been miserably disillusioned.” Actress Sophie ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

“counsel Concerning Planning For Tomorrow” Series

Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Aug 9, 2015

James tells us that God centered planning can make our life worth living.

Having just finished telling his readers about the need for them to avoid the wisdom of this world that is hostile to God, James gives a practical example on how to approach life in a different way than the world does. (READ TEXT) Verse 13 illustrates the planning of one who has not thought to ...read more

Scripture: James 4:13-17

Denomination: Baptist

On Loving God

Contributed by R. Joseph Owles on Jun 20, 2012

God will ask us if we love Him, and we answer, not with our mouths, but with our lives.

A time will come, whether we believe it or not, when we will stand before God and God will ask us just one question–only one. And he will not ask us how many times we have gone to church, or how many times we have read the Bible, or how many times we have received holy communion, how much ...read more

Denomination: Catholic

Biblical Lessons Concerning Evangelism Series

Contributed by Duane Smith on Sep 8, 2008

This is a two part message inteneded to show the absolute need we have for the Holy Spirit’s presence in evangelism. God uses us in the process, but it is His work from start to finish.

BIBLICAL LESSONS CONCERNING EVANGELISM Acts 10:1-48 INTRODUCTION: A. Evangelism – What are we to think? 1. For some Evangelism is a program dilemma. a. Just a quick look in our own Lifeway catalog sets the tone 1) Faith 2) The NET 3) Share Jesus Without Fear 4) ...read more

Scripture: Acts 10:1-48

Denomination: Baptist

It Is Well

Contributed by Larry Grant on Jan 28, 2023

"It is well", must have been the theme phrase of this Shunamite woman's life. She knew that there are things in life that we cannot control and yet she demonstrated her faith in God by keeping the standard in the face of extreme trials, knowing that He was in complete control.

2 Kings 4:14-26 (NKJV) “It is Well” January 27, 2023 The United Kingdom (Saul, David, Solomon) has divided (931 BC). Our text takes place around 850 BC - Elisha was God’s prophet to the Northern kingdom. He was the son of a farmer, Shaphat, and also understudy of Elijah. At Elijah’s ascension ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 4:14-26

Denomination: Baptist

"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