Sermons on Helping Poor:

"Looking Good"

Contributed by Gerald Roberts on Jun 19, 2017

The psalmist believe his life is amazing because of God he has steadfast love, strength, answers to prayer, and he has help and comfort. Man is my life looking Good.

Psalm 86:1-17 “Looking Good” 1. David Request Gods attention • David says, "Incline your ear, O LORD" (v. 1), found frequently in the Psalter (e.g., 10:17; 17:6; 31:2; 71:2; 88:2). The figure of inclining the ear (cocking the head? turning the head to hear better?) ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 86:1-17

Denomination: Methodist

Pastor - Flock - Church

Contributed by Bruce Ball on Apr 16, 2008

A message regarding how the pastor & the flock make up the church, and how the church helps us as Christians. Text, communion meditation, and audio will be at www.sermonlist.com

The story is told of how they used to make the masts for the old sailing ships of the past. They would go into a forest and select a tree that was tall and straight. Then, they would cut all the surrounding trees down, leaving that large tree standing by itself to endure the winds of time for ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:14-16

Denomination: *other

23 - A New Life Series

Contributed by Michael Collins on Aug 1, 2021

This is the 23rd of 30 Studies on the Book of Romans

Romans 12:9-13 9 Let love be without hypocrisy. Abhor what is evil. Cling to what is good. 10 Be kindly affectionate to one another with brotherly love, in honour giving preference to one another; 11 Not lagging in diligence, fervent in spirit, serving the Lord 12 Rejoicing in hope, patient in ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 12:43-45, John 11:35-36, Proverbs 27:2, Deuteronomy 32:35, Matthew 5:43-48, Matthew 18:15-17  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Independent/Bible

How To Build A Complaint Free World

Contributed by Don Hawks on Jun 25, 2007

An invitation is presented to accept a 21 day challenge, and embark upon a complaint-free life and help build a complaint free church and a complaint free world—one person at a time.

I know how easy it is to complain, to find dissatisfaction with a situation or circumstance. In the 1970s, TV’s Saturday Night Live program, one of their skits involved "The Whiner Family." Anybody remember that skit? The family members spoke with a grating, irritating whine. When they engaged in a ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 11:28-30

Denomination: Methodist

Home Is Where The Soul Is

Contributed by Jason Jones on Nov 16, 2022

Focusing on what God has done for us in salvation will help us get through the truth that the world is not our home and we will not find satisfaction, rest, or peace except in Him.

A. Opening illustration: A real Christian is an odd number anyway. He feels supreme love for One whom he has never seen. Talks familiarly every day to Someone he cannot see. He expects to go to heaven on the virtue of Another, empties himself in order that he might be full, admits he is wrong to he ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:1-2

Denomination: Baptist

The Theology Of The Cross

Contributed by Rev. Duraimony Dickson on Mar 27, 2021

God works under opposites in order to help mature us in our faith so that we might appreciate even more the miracle of His love. And that love is truly miraculous.

The Theology of the Cross God sometimes does not work in the ways which we would expect our God to work. Sometimes, He does not always give us what we want. Sometimes, there are moments in our life where God seems so far away. We pray to Him and nothing happens. We look at God to intervene in our ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 21:5

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Battling The Bite Of Betrayal Series

Contributed by Todd Stiles on Jan 18, 2007

Gain insight into the two main words Christ used to help his disciples avoid the temptation to quit in this sermon from Luke 22.

“Battling the Bite of Betrayal” Luke 22:39-46 Good morning, First Family. It’s been a good month so far in Luke 22, and I hope God is using His Word to bring the right kind of growth and exposure to your walk. As we think about battling sins and conquering the secret strongholds of our life, let ...read more

Scripture: Luke 22:1-46

Denomination: Baptist

Bowed But Not Beaten

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Aug 20, 2002

When faced with the difficulties of life, David’s words in Psalm 56 can help us to bear up under the worst of circumstances.

OPENING: A minister was making a wooden trellis to support a climbing vine. As he was pounding away, he noticed that a little boy was watching him. The youngster didn’t say a word, so the preacher kept on working, thinking the lad would leave. But he didn’t. Pleased at the thought that his work ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 56:1-12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

16 Pentecost A

Contributed by Roger Haugen on Sep 12, 2002

For life in the church, Jesus gives us a process and promise to help us deal with conflict so that others may see Jesus clearly.

16 Pentecost A Matthew 18:15-20 8 Sept.2002 Rev. Roger Haugen In my final year of university at Camrose Lutheran College, I was in charge of one of the dorms. There was one guy determined to get my goat. He was always at the centre of disturbances, always living just over the edge of the dorm ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:15-20

Denomination: Lutheran

Who Is Your Master? Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Oct 31, 2003

The slavery to sin is broken, but now what? I want to thank Gareth Reese for his great commentary on Romans that was very helpful in this series!

INTRODUCTION • Today our country is in the throws of a war to help free the nation of Iraq from the oppression of their FORMER dictator err “President” Saddam Hussein. I do not know if you have some of the torture that he subjected his people to, but it is horrible to think a person could have ...read more

Scripture: Romans 6:12-23

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Pursuing Peace Series

Contributed by Marty Baker on Jul 8, 2002

This message is based on the fruit of the spirit and focuses on three types of peace. It concludes with practical insights to help people get along with one another.

Pursuing Peace Dr. Marty Baker July 7, 2002 Galatians 5:22-23 www.stevenscreek.net Over the last several weeks, we have watched the violence continue between the Israelis and the Palestinians over the West Bank and the Gaza Strip. Even last night, Palestinians fired a mortar shell at a an ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:22-23

Denomination: Church Of God

Relevant Environments Series

Contributed by Brian Moon on Jan 9, 2003

Part 2 of this series that is looking into why people can’t help but say, "I Love this Place." This message looks into our strategy.

“I Love this Place” part 2 (Relevant Environments) Brian A. Moon The other day I was driving around and I noticed something very interesting. Located just a few hundred feet from each other were two competing coffee shops. One of the shops had advertising all over the place. Out in the road, and ...read more

Scripture: 1 Chronicles 12:32

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

You're Not Alone

Contributed by James Bryant on Jan 21, 2003

Sometimes when we are hurt by fellow christians we wonder is ther really anyone who is pure. This sermon will help with the pain of mistrust.

YOU’RE NOT ALONE by: Rev. James W. Bryant 1st Kings 19:13-18 (13) And it was so, when Elijah heard it, that he wrapped his face in his mantle, and went out, and stood in the entering in of the cave. And, behold, there came a voice unto him, and said, What doest thou here, Elijah? (14) And he ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 19:13-18

Denomination: Baptist

Everybody Is Known For Something Series

Contributed by Guy Glass on Jan 31, 2003

1st in a series on the seven Churches in Revelation. Looking at characteristics that help us have a positive presence in our community and in our church.

EVERYBODY IS KNOWN FOR SOMETHING A Study in the Churches of Revelation Revelation 1:19-2:7 INTRODUCTION: “Corporate Identity” is a much sought after commodity in the business world today. It is something really very few obtain to a great degree. Two companies stand out in this area though – The ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

What Would Jesus Do ... About Enemies

Contributed by David Hughes on Feb 10, 2003

This sermon aims to help Christian teenagers (and adults) consider how they might respond to people who apparently take a disliking to them.

WHAT WOULD JESUS DO ... about enemies? I wonder if you have ever had, or even have now, someone who just doesn’t seem to like you and who would apparently do anything to get at you? We probably don’t want to have enemies, but they’re there anyway, so what do we do about them? Well, first, ask ...read more

Scripture: Luke 6:27-36, Romans 12:9-21

Denomination: Baptist