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  • Jim Butcher avatar

    Why Does The Government Do More Than The Church To Help The Poor? Series

    Contributed by Jim Butcher on Jun 26, 2015
     | 5,451 views

    This passage on the care of widows opens up a larger question: what's the place the church should have in the care of the poor (versus the place the government should have)?

    THE POINT OF THE PASSAGE: Taking care of the needy widows was a big deal in the early church. - There was a different societal structure and a lack of social safety net back then. The church stepped in to help. - Unpack some of the passage. - The passage raises a more general question: why ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Crown Of Life ... For The Humble Or The Rich? Series

    Contributed by Stephen Belokur on Jul 29, 2015
     | 6,203 views

    Those in humble circumstances and those who are rich undergo testing. This is a continuation of the opening themes of testing, endurance and victory in the first chapter of James.

    Today as we continue in the first chapter of the book of James we will be looking specifically at verses 9 through 12 but before we get into those verses let's read starting at verse one to refresh our minds with what the Lord is saying through James. James 1:1-12 “James, a servant of God ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    Divine Warfare: Breaking The Chains Of Death And Spiritual Oppression Series

    Contributed by Rudolf E. Y. Mensah on Mar 30, 2025
     | 642 views

    Psalm 2 is a powerful scripture that speaks of God's sovereignty and His ultimate authority over all nations and rulers.

    Title: Divine Warfare: Breaking the Chains of Death and Spiritual Oppression. By: Rev. Prophet Rudolf E. Y. Mensah Introduction Psalm 2 is a powerful scripture that speaks of God's sovereignty and His ultimate authority over all nations and rulers. With unseen battles—forces working against ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

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    "We Are Called To Imitate Jesus"

    Contributed by Ken Sauer on Sep 18, 2015
     | 7,477 views

    Seeing Jesus in the vulnerable.

    "We Are Called to Imitate Jesus" Mark 9:30-37 One cold morning when I was in high school I was dropped off early for basketball practice, and the doors to the school were locked. A janitor who worked at the school opened the door for me and invited me into his office. As I sat there, he got ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    Does God Really Cares For Us This Christmas?

    Contributed by Randy Bataanon on Dec 14, 2009
    based on 54 ratings
     | 9,091 views

    If Christ has already redeemed the world, why evils such as injustice still happen in the world today?

    Just a week before Christmas 2011, My country, Philippines has been devastated by strong typhoon that killed more than 500 people with hundreds still missing. I wonder how the victim’s family can celebrate Christmas this year. A month before Christmas 2009, 57 people including 30 journalist had ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    What Should You Do When You Are Feeling Oppressed?

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 27 ratings
     | 21,311 views

    It is rare to find someone who has not lived with the feeling of oppression.

    It is rare to find someone who has not lived with the feeling of oppression. Abraham Lincoln once felt such a heavy feelings of oppression that friends came to his house to remove all sharp objects and knives fearing that he would commit suicide. Lincoln even wrote in his diary, "I fear that I ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    God Love 'em

    Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Jan 17, 2006
    based on 64 ratings
     | 6,087 views

    Sanctity of Life Sunday-- A focus on several groups God loves today, inc. the unborn. Link included to formatted text, and PowerPoint Presentation.

    “God Love ‘em” Jeremiah 1:5 One of the most memorable moments in my life was when my wife returned home from an ultrasound and said, “there’s 2 of them…it’s twins!” And thru the next dozen or more ultrasounds we watched them grow, move, and fight! And as we’d look at them on the ultrasound ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Leighton (Lee) Vary avatar

    The Beatitudes - Part 1 Series

    Contributed by Leighton (Lee) Vary on Feb 22, 2016
     | 6,250 views

    The Beatitudes of our Lord are powerful, holding before the world a descriptive picture of the true disciple of God. Centering in this message the poor in Spirit

    I. Introduction A. A man walks into a shoe store, and tries on a pair of shoes. "How do they feel?" asks the sales clerk. "Well ... they feel a bit tight." replies the man. The assistant promptly bends down and has a look at the shoes and the mans feet. "Try pulling out on the tongue." offers ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Depends On Who You Depend On PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 26, 2023
    based on 3 ratings
     | 1,128 views

    Explore the meaning of being "poor in spirit" as stated in Matthew 5:3, emphasizing our spiritual poverty without God and the importance of depending on Him to live out the Beatitudes.

    Good morning, brothers and sisters! Today, we're diving into the heart of Jesus' teaching from the Sermon on the Mount, specifically, Matthew 5:3: "Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven." This verse is one of the Beatitudes, those beautiful blessings that Jesus ...read more

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    The Collection For God's People PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 26, 2023
    based on 3 ratings
     | 1,384 views

    To explore and understand the concept of courageous, watchful, and abundant generosity.

    Good morning, family. Today, we're going to delve deep into a message that's all about generosity. Yes, you heard me right - generosity, but not just regular 'ol giving, we're talking about courageous, watchful, and abundant generosity. It's a powerful message from 1 Corinthians 16: 1-18. As John ...read more

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  • Peter Schmidt avatar

    Christianity Makes No Sense! Series

    Contributed by Peter Schmidt on May 2, 2005
    based on 14 ratings
     | 5,649 views

    Christianity Makes No Sense to our Human Way of Thinking. 1. It’s good to be poor and sad? 2. It’s good to be submissive and oppressed?

    Epiphany 4 Matthew 5:1-12 Have you ever been talking to a fellow Christian, and, as they were telling you about something that had happened to them, you made the remark, “Wow, you’ve really been blessed”? What situation could occur that you would call another person “blessed”? Maybe if the Lord ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Free Indeed: The Occult Series

    Contributed by Tim Huie on Jan 22, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,585 views

    When Christians play around with the occult, they set themselves up for spiritual attack and oppression.

    “The Occult” Free Indeed #1 1. Illus. of Patricia • I knew a precious Christian once named Patricia. Married to a great husband, had a precious little boy. • Referred to me by another Christian young woman. She had many of the symptoms of spiritual oppression. • Fear and anxiety would overwhelm ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Sean Lester avatar

    Poor In Spirit, Rich In God's Kingdom Series

    Contributed by Sean Lester on Jan 2, 2004
    based on 87 ratings
     | 13,006 views

    Sermon one of a series through the beatitudes of Matthew chapter 5. Theme: God favors people who depend upon Him for their lives.

    The Poorer the Richer Rev. Sean Lester January 4, 2004 Morning Service Matthew 5:3 "Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven." (ESV) Introduction: This is the first statement that Jesus makes in what we have come to call the Sermon on the Mount. As we begin this ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Chris Thron avatar

    3 Wrong Concepts Of Outreach To The Poor

    Contributed by Chris Thron on Sep 19, 2002
    based on 35 ratings
     | 5,669 views

    Biblical basis of outreach to the poor

    3 false ideas about reaching out to the poor. 1. You’re not just going for their benefit. It’s more for your own sake than for theirs. You need it more than they do, and you will benefit more than they do. (John 4:6-10) In Jesus’ encounter with woman at well, who was the physically needy one? ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Anthony Smith avatar

    A Poor Man, With Rich Mans Dreams

    Contributed by Anthony Smith on Nov 6, 2004
    based on 20 ratings
     | 5,103 views

    The Bible states that God, creates the Rich and the poor. But there is no difference between them when it comes to judgments.

    A Poor Man, With Rich Mans Dreams Have you ever heard the phrase, a poor man with rich mans dreams? Many people in this life are completely exhausted by the race to wealth and prosperity. Looking for today and not for tomorrow. The poor man has only today, struggling to make ends ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal