Sermons on He Has Given To The Poor:

Rich Dad, Poor Dad, Perfect Dad

Contributed by Bill Purvis on Oct 20, 2008

Using Genesis 48:9 this Father’s Day sermon can be used year around to help people appreciate their fathers or learn to cope with the absence of a good father figure.

“Rich Dad, Poor Dad, Perfect Dad” Genesis 48:9 Robert Kiyosaki (Ki yo sa ki) wrote a best selling book on finances called, “Rich Dad, Poor Dad”. It’s an awesome book I highly ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 48:9

Denomination: Baptist

"The Legalist Only Has Law" Series

Contributed by Clark Tanner on Jan 4, 2010

Jesus has no cheerful words for the legalist. Is your faith in your strength? Is your trust in your keeping of the law; the rules? Go and do it. That’s all He can say to you.(Lk 10:37)

(Part 1 of 2 in a study of the Parable of the Good Samaritan) “And a lawyer stood up and put Him to the test, saying, “Teacher, what shall I do to inherit eternal life?” 26 And He said to him, “What is written in the Law? How does it read to you?” 27 And he answered, “YOU SHALL LOVE THE LORD ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:25-37

Denomination: Orthodox

The Best News Ever: Jesus Has Risen

Contributed by Dr. Abraham Obadare on Feb 19, 2021

The best news ever is to hear that Jesus did not remain in the graves, but that He is alive.

In the good news of Jesus resurrection, we see that • Those who do not withhold from Jesus always get their concerns met and fear removed (the stone which was their concern had been rolled away before they arrived (vs. 1-4). • Those who seek Jesus curiously always receive good news (vs. 6; Mark ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:11-15, Mark 16:1-9, Matthew 28:18-20, Mark 16:1-20

Denomination: Pentecostal

Remember What God Has Done

Contributed by Barnabas Park on Jan 8, 2021

Our spiritual battle has to do with our memory. If we remember who God is and what he has done then we will overcome. But we tend to forget what we have to remember.

Joshua 12:1-24 Joshua chapter 12 we just read is divided into two parts. The first part, verses 1 through 6, talks about 2 kings east of Jordan River, King Sihon of the Amorites and King Og of Bashan both of whom had been killed and their land was taken by the Israelites under the leadership of ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 5:15, Deuteronomy 16:1, Amos 5:25, Genesis 17:14, Joshua 12:1-6  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

Because He Went Through

Contributed by Elizabeth Mccaskill on Oct 28, 2004

so many of us sit around and talk about what we cannot not do; and how we can not make it; but you need to know this morning, that Jesus has already made a way for us to make it through any situation we may face.

When we read the Book of John, we find that it is different from the other three Gospel. The first three gospels Matthews, Mark, and Luke are called synoptic gospels. They are called synoptic gospels because they describe many of the same events in the life of Jesus. However, Johns writes about ...read more

Scripture: John 4:1-4

Denomination: Methodist

Knowing How To Use Our Gifts

Contributed by Joe Rowland on Feb 26, 2009

I have entitled this today: “Knowing How To Use Our Gifts” God does not want us to be ignorant in the church world. He has given us gifts and He wants us to know how to use what He has given us. What has He given you and do you know how to use that which

Knowing How To Use Our Gifts Romans 12:3-8 Ro 12:3 For I say, through the grace given unto me, to every man that is among you, not to think of himself more highly than he ought to think; but to think soberly, according as God hath dealt to every man the measure of faith. 4 For as we have many ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:3-8

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Blessed Are You Poor! - Jesus' Sermon On The Plain

Contributed by David Smith on Apr 21, 2005

Father Dave on Jesus’ Sermon on the plain, and the blessings of the poor.

I’ve had a tough week: On Monday I was robbed again. My wallet has been stolen by the same guy two weeks running! I had to deal this week with the painful letter written in our Diocesan Newpaper regarding our legal situation. More serious by far is my dad’s situation in hospital Perhaps most ...read more

Scripture: Luke 6:21-26

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

The Church Determines That Unity Is The Way! Series

Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Jun 17, 2024

What did God do for us? Not only has He given us His Son, not only has He given us salvation in Christ, not only has He allowed us to be accepted - He brought unity to the church in the form of clarifying this is how people are saved!

To the Ends of the Earth, Part 22 The Church Determines that Unity is the Way! Acts 15:1-22 Introduction - Welcome to Seasons Church & 2024 sermon series, “To the Ends of the Earth” -- In 2023 we unpacked the beginning of all history (Creation/Fall/Promise) -- And we looked ahead, ...read more

Scripture: Acts 15:1-22, John 5:24, Ephesians 2:8-9

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

"He Gave Thanks... He Blessed And Gave..." Series

Contributed by Frederick Davison on Aug 3, 2003

A Eucharistic Sermon on the Feeding of the Four Thousand

“He Gave Thanks… He Blessed and Gave…” Genesis 2.7-17; Romans 6.19-23; St. Mark 8.1-9; Psalm 34; TLH 312 the Sunday Sermon preached at Zion Evangelical Lutheran Church—UAC for the Seventh Sunday after Trinity August 3, 2003 by the Rev. Frederick E. Davison, Pastor + + + Grace, Mercy, and Peace ...read more

Scripture: Mark 8:1-9

Denomination: Lutheran

Did He Get What He Paid For ?

Contributed by Robert Laymance on Mar 20, 2001

The great price of Salvation and the quality of the product.

Sometimes when an ordered meal is presented to you, it is not prepared correctly or served properly, and you send it back. Maybe an item purchased does not perform as it was advertised, so you return it for a refund. Thank God He does not throw away the clay. Remember that we are predestined to be ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:7-14, 1 Peter 1:13-25

Denomination: Baptist

Fourth Sunday In Ordinary Time- The Real Meaning Of "blessed Are The Poor In Spirit.”

Contributed by Paul Andrew on Dec 22, 2022

The other, more important meaning, is that there will be a coming reversal of circumstances for those who are unfortunate, the marginalized, the abused, those who live in poverty, so these beatitudes are not just virtues to attain in this life.

Dear Abby, the popular advice column in the newspaper still published today with authorship changes, once received a letter that describes the "if only" attitude: "It was Spring, But it was Fall I wanted, the colorful leaves and the cool dry air. It was Fall, but it was Winter I ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:1-12, Matthew 5:3

Denomination: Catholic

Overcoming The Spirit Of Fear

Contributed by Rev. Duraimony Dickson on Jan 15, 2021

God has given us a sound mind! We are instructed to be strong and courageous! God has given us the power so we can overcome every obstacle in our way; He has given us love.

OVERCOMING THE SPIRIT OF FEAR "Have I not commanded you? Be strong and of good courage; do not be afraid, nor be dismayed, for the Lord your God is with you wherever you go.” Joshua 1:9. As we all have learned in Sunday School, the children of Israel wandered in the wilderness for forty years! ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 1:9

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

He Is Still God, He Is Still On The Throne

Contributed by Joshua Blackmon on Jul 10, 2022

We all face life-altering moments that change us forever. There is consolation in knowing that God is still on the throne.

He Is Still God, He Is Still On The Throne TEXT: Isaiah 6:1-8 (NKJV) In the year that King Uzziah died, I saw the Lord sitting on a throne, high and lifted up, and the train of His robe filled the temple. 2 Above it stood seraphim; each one had six wings: with two he covered his face, with ...read more

Denomination: Pentecostal

Where Are The Blessings On Those Who Are Poor Or Weak?

Contributed by Gordon Mcculloch on Jan 18, 2014

The ‘blessed ones’ are the so called experts to whom many people go to for advice; seeking fame, riches and beauty as outward signs of God blessing them; but secretly they want others to kowtow to their success. Jesus could sort them out.

Summary: The ‘blessed ones’ are the so called experts to whom many people go to for advice; seeking fame, riches and beauty as outward signs of God blessing them; but secretly they want others to kowtow to their success. Jesus could sort them out. Micah 6:1-8 1 Corinthians ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:1-12

Denomination: Episcopal

No Freebie

Contributed by Dr John Singarayar Svd on Aug 19, 2022

No Freebie

No Freebie Scripture Luke 14:1, Luke 14:7-14    Reflection Dear sisters and brothers, Option for the poor, preference for the poor, and reaching out to the periphery are the slogans good for advertisements. It does nothing on the ground. Today, Jesus, the Guest questioned the attitude of ...read more

Scripture: Luke 14:1, Luke 14:7-14

Denomination: Other