Sermons on Ministry To The Poor:

The Greatest Thing

Contributed by Byron Perrine on Jul 9, 2019

An abridgment and adaptation based upon "The Greatest Thing in the World" by Henry Drummond, 1851-1897, dealing with the centrality of love in Christian life and ministry.

(If you have found this sermon helpful, please visit us at www.HeritageRestorationProject.org or www.ChristianWisdom.info) The Gospel of Jesus Christ proclaims that God is love, and, that we as Christians are called to love perfectly (see 1 John 4:15-19). Somehow along the way we have lost the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:1-13

Denomination: United Methodist

Jesus Rejected By His Own People The Jews

Contributed by Gordon Mcculloch on Feb 12, 2013

However, we must ask the question, “Why do people not believe in Jesus as the Messiah and personal Saviour” particularly when they know the facts and choose not to believe? I hope the gospel message this morning helps to answer that question.

1 Intro At school nowadays us teachers get more than our share of abuse for the pupils. Most of it goes over my head, but now and again something minor gets through, and it hurts. Last week I heard some of the pupils talking, and I was meant to listen, and what they were saying was, “Stop ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:21-30

Denomination: Episcopal

Frenchie Upsets His Dad - Or - Would You Rather Be Very Poor Or Very Rich? Series

Contributed by Fr Mund Cargill Thompson on Oct 12, 2024

Jesus's challenge to the rich young man - Does it leave us discombobulated and feeling uncomfortable? Which of the many interpretations is correct? [This sermon was preached 13 October 2024 when I was the guest preacher at St Nicholas Church Perivale in West London]

A very wealthy man came to his vicar and said, “Father, I’m having a problem with this tithing thing. You see I made £500,000 dollars last year. If I gave 10% then I’d have to give….” No - before I finish that anecdote - lets do a poll- would you rather be very rich or very poor - hands up ...read more

Scripture: Amos 5:6-15, Hebrews 4:12-16, 1 Chronicles 29:14, Mark 10:17-31, Luke 1:46-55  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Anglican

From Rags To Riches! Series

Contributed by Thomas Mccracken on Jan 14, 2015

A series through the Beatitudes: The Victorious Christian Life!

From Rags to Riches Matthew 5:1-3 Introduction: John Stott calls the Sermon on the Mount the “most complete delineation anywhere in the New Testament of the Christian counter-culture.” Today we launch into a new series that I have entitled “Being the Believing!” as we ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

Your Money Or Your Life?

Contributed by Alison Bucklin on Jul 25, 2023

Jesus asks us to hold ALL of God’s gifts lightly, to be ready to give them up, if necessary, to follow him. But it’s hard. And the more you have, the harder it is.

Do any of you remember the story of the poor fisherman and his wife, who caught a magic fish, who granted them 3 wishes? Or Aladdin and his wonderful lamp (not the Disney version)? Or all the other fairy tales involving magic and wishes and unexpected consequences? When I was young I used to spend ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:17-31

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Now

Contributed by Ken Crow on Nov 12, 2009

Now is the time.

NOW 2 Corinthians 6:1-2 Pastor Ken Crow We then, as workers together with him, beseech you also that ye receive not the grace of God in vain. 2(For he saith, I have heard thee in a time accepted, and in the day of salvation have I succoured thee: behold, now is the accepted time; behold, now ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 6:1-2

Denomination: Church Of God

Confirmed In Jerusalem Series

Contributed by Christopher Benfield on Jan 25, 2026

Since the Garden of Eden, Satan has been working against the plans and purposes of God regarding humanity. As one reads the Scriptures, a pattern of resistance and opposition is prevalent against those who sought to proclaim the truth. He continues to oppose the Word and the faithful.

Confirmed in Jerusalem Galatians 2: 1-10 Since the Garden of Eden, Satan has been working against the plans and purposes of God regarding humanity. As one reads the Scriptures, a pattern of resistance and opposition is prevalent against those who sought to proclaim the truth. The prophets of old ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 2:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

The Church That Would Not Surrender

Contributed by Robert Travis on Oct 2, 2001

They were poor, but rich in what really matters.

THE CHURCH THAT WOULD NOT SURRENDER (Revelation 2:8-11) And unto the angel of the church in Smyrna write; These things saith the first and the last, which was dead, and is alive; I know thy works, and tribulation, and poverty, (but thou art rich) and I know the blasphemy of them which say they are ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:8-11

Denomination: Baptist

The Boulder Or The Beach Series

Contributed by Nathan Johnson on Apr 3, 2008

You see where poor foundations lead.

The Boulder or the Beach Griffith Baptist Church – 4/8/08 A.M. Service Text: Matthew 7:24-29 The Introduction Did you know that the United States is #1 in the world? Yes, the U.S. is #1 in the World in violent crime, divorce, teen pregnancies (industrial world), abortions, illegal drug use, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:24-29

Denomination: Baptist

The Beauty Of Poverty Series

Contributed by Russ Barksdale on Jul 22, 2015

Blessed are the poor in Spirit for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.

The Beauty of Poverty Matthew 5:3 The Sermon on the Mount: a new way of viewing how one has a right relationship with God. blessed=makarious (Greek)=supremely happy. OUR secrets keep us from discovering THE secrets Jesus is revealing about how to gain supreme happiness. Secret #1: ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:3

Denomination: Baptist

A Challenge To Action Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Oct 31, 2015

The Church has a responsibility in justice to help the poor.

Thursday of 31st week in course 2015 Joy of the Gospel We call this month of November the month of the poor souls in Purgatory, and are rightly encouraged to pray for them. Not much is known from Scripture about what I call the state of washing up before entering the presence of God. When I ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 26:10-11

Denomination: Catholic

Where's Lazerus

Contributed by John Gullick on Aug 12, 2018

A sermon about the poor man at the gate of the rich man.

Where’s Lazerus???????????? Luke 16:19 Where's Wally? is a British series of children's puzzle books created by English illustrator Martin Handford. The books consist of a series of detailed double-page spread illustrations depicting dozens or more people doing a variety of amusing things at a ...read more

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

A Time For Healing Series

Contributed by D Marion Clark on Oct 21, 2012

Presents Jesus the healer.

Introduction Jesus’ ministry has started with powerful action. No sooner does he start to teach than he has his first encounter with an evil spirit, i.e. a demon. With a mere rebuke Jesus casts the demon out of his victim shrieking in agony. As Mark will show in this passage, that was ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:29-34

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Mud In Your Eye

Contributed by Joe Hayes on Nov 20, 2008

Mud in You eye is the easy bit, it getting people to believe how it got their. You can listen to this message at www.preaching.co.nr (sep 2008)

Mud In Your Eye John 9 "Wives feel resentment when it is assumed that they are responsible for everything that goes wrong around the house. This is epitomized in the television ad in which the husband is upset because there’s a ’ring around the collar.’ The wife breaks into tears because her ...read more

Scripture: John 9:1-12

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Heaven's Treasures Series

Contributed by Dennis King on Jun 21, 2022

The Lord is not against us gathering up some savings, or fill our closet with a few dresses and suits. But our faith and trust should be be rooted in something other than worldly possessions.

Jesus taught about good works and giving. “Be careful! When you do something good, don’t do it in front of others so that they will see you. If you do that, you will have no reward from your Father in heaven. “When you give to those who are poor, don’t announce that you are giving. Don’t be like ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 24:1, Proverbs 11:24-25

Denomination: Baptist