Sermons on Oppressing The Poor:

Rich Man, Poor Man Series

Contributed by Michael Stark on Sep 23, 2007

Learning how to assess our importance in a manner that pleases God.

JAMES 1:9-11 RICH MAN, POOR MAN1e grass he will pass away. For the sun rises with its scorching heat and withers the grass; its flower falls, and its beauty perishes. So also will the rich man fade away in the midst of his pursuits.” The Word of God is countercultural and counterintuitive. ...read more

Scripture: James 1:9-11

Denomination: Baptist

Pity Poor #144,001 Series

Contributed by Byron Harvey on Jan 18, 2010

This message is from my expository series through the book of Romans.

“Pity Poor #144,001” Romans 3:27-31 November 16, 2008 Pity poor #144,001. Jehovah’s Witnesses are sincere people, but part of their aberrant belief system is the idea that Heaven will be populated by 144,000 people. There are 6 million-plus ...read more

Scripture: Romans 3:27-31

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Rich Man/Poor Man

Contributed by Gregory Griffin on Apr 28, 2001

No one meets Jesus and stays the same, using rich young ruler and Bartimaeus the Blind man as illustrations

Rich Man, Poor Man Mark 10:17-22; 46-52 NRBM/BBM April 30, 2001 Each of us I am sure, if we stop and think, could think of a situation in life that changed our life completely, or at least left us to never be the same. For some it was meeting someone of distinction, for others it might be time ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:17-22, Mark 10:46-51

Denomination: Baptist

"Rich Man Poor Man"

Contributed by Jerry Depoy on May 12, 2008

This is a good Mother’s Day message. Compare the rich man and the poor man. Seven points on "How to Treat a Lady." A rich man’s trophy or a poor man’s treasure, which would you rather be?

Title: “Rich Man Poor Man” (A Mother’s Day Message) Which man was rich… a comparison. Introduction: David had failed. Chapter eleven is a sad chapter in the life of David. He had committed both adultery and murder. God sends his preacher to rebuke David with this parable. It very well ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 12:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

Rich Man, Poor Man

Contributed by Carl Willis on Jun 20, 2007

An examination of the parable of the rich man and Lazarus.

Rich Man, Poor Man Luke 16:19-31 September 11, 2005 Luke 16:19-20 (NLT) Jesus said, "There was a certain rich man who was splendidly clothed and who lived each day in luxury. [20] At his door lay a diseased beggar named Lazarus. A Story of Two Men  There are many divisions amongst ...read more

Scripture: Luke 16:19-31

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Being Poor In Spirit And Dependent

Contributed by Lay Man on May 26, 2015

Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. - Matthew 5:3 It is a true spiritual principle that those who come to the Lord full and not needing anything will never receive anything of the Lord. The wonderful picture is given ..

Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. - Matthew 5:3 It is a true spiritual principle that those who come to the Lord full and not needing anything will never receive anything of the Lord. The wonderful picture is given by our Lord Jesus Christ of a small child asking ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:3

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Poor Little Rich Man

Contributed by Robert Leroe on Nov 24, 2013

A Thanksgiving message on materialism and contentment/simplicity.

Here’s a question for you: The Bible says that “money is the root of all evil”…true or false?…False! It’s the love of money. Thanksgiving is upon us, and as soon as it’s over, and we’ve thanked God for what we’ve got, we enter that season ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:13-21

Denomination: Congregational

Jesus' Poor Money Sense Series

Contributed by D Marion Clark on Oct 30, 2012

Don’t hire Jesus to be a fundraiser; he just doesn’t seem to have good money sense.

Introduction One of the characteristics that makes our country great, as seen in the recent tragedy, is the pleasure people take in giving to worthy causes. People like contributing to something that makes a positive difference. Good fundraisers know this; that is why most of them feel good ...read more

Scripture: Mark 12:38-45

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Helping The Poor And Prophetic Seed

Contributed by Nnaemeka Durueke on Jun 1, 2016

THE BLESSINGS WITH A PROPHET CANNOT BE POURED OUT UNTIL THERE IS A STIRRING OF THE ANOINTING THEN A RELEASE AND RECEIVE ACTIONS TAKE PLACE.

TOPIC: BIBLICAL PRINCIPLES OF PROSPERITY LESSON V: HELPING THE POOR & THE PROPHETIC SEED. TEXT: GAL 2:10, PROV 4:1, JAMES 1:27, MATT 25:35 The apostles of the early church had a lot on their minds in Jerusalem, they were facing persecutions & trials yet they kept their eyes focused on one of ...read more

Scripture: James 1:25-27

Denomination: Pentecostal

Redeemed From Poor Choices

Contributed by Curtis E. Nester on Sep 19, 2016

Abraham and Sarah became impatient and ran ahead of God. But God overcame their poor choices.

TITLE: Redeemed from Poor Choices TEXT: Genesis 15:1-6; 16:1-5; 17:18-19 INTRO: A man named Fred inherited a huge land grant. The will provided that he could choose land in either Chile or Brazil. He chose Brazil. If he had chosen Chile, he would have received his inheritance in land on which they ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 15:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

The Joy Of The Gospel And The Option For The Poor Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Nov 24, 2015

When we act in favor of the poor–either by providing housing and food and medical care or by helping them to build systems that provide those things–we are acting as the Father and Son have done for us.

Thursday of 1st week in Advent 2015 Joy of the Gospel During the time of Advent, we look forward to the return of Our Lord Jesus Christ. The prophet Isaiah speaks of this “day of the Lord” as one based on the security provided the faithful by the Rock, the Lord God. The haughty and ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 26:1-6

Denomination: Catholic

Wind Power Or Wind Poor?

Contributed by Craig Benner on Nov 24, 2012

One of the many symbols for the Holy Spirit is the WIND. It is a powerful symbol that we need to recognize and accept. Without Him, we will be spiritually poor, by our own choosing. Let the wind blow and be blessed.

Wind Power or Wind Poor Man has only begun to take advantage of the wind. Giant windmills are being built in drafty locations to convert the breeze into energy to light and heat homes and businesses. PNEUMATOLOGY A symbol of the Holy Ghost There are other symbols that tell us a great deal about ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 2:7

Denomination: Pentecostal

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

When God Became Poor

Contributed by Daniel Keeran on Mar 29, 2018

He calls us to follow.

Presented December 18, 2011 at Shelbourne Street church of Christ, Victoria, BC, Canada Based on Radical Christianity: Peace and Justice in the New Testament For you know the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, that though he was rich, yet for your sake he became poor, so that you through his ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Poverty Is Prevented By Generosity To The Poor Series

Contributed by Henry Trocino Jr. on May 5, 2017

Part 19 of the Sermon Series, "Rich Man Poor Man in Proverbs"

"Whoever gives to the poor will not want, but he who hides his eyes will get many a curse" (Prov. 28:27). The antithetical saying in Proverbs 28:27 contrasts between giving and not giving to the poor. In the following chiastic structure, we can compare the two sub-statements: A Whoever ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 28:27, Proverbs 3:33

Denomination: Baptist