Sermons on Oppression Of The Poor:

Justice Versus Injustice Series

Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Feb 16, 2010

Jesus curses both the fig tree and teh temple for their fruitlessness. Rather than standing for justice and assisting the poor, the temple has sided with Roman Imperialism and in doing so has promoted injustice.

Mark 11:12-21 “Justice versus Injustice” INTRODUCTION What do you do if you do not reach a goal for which you were striving? Do you give up, try again, make a different goal, or do something else? What do you do if your children fail to live up to your expectations—your ...read more

Scripture: Mark 11:12-21

Denomination: Lutheran

The Church Under Pressure - Symrna Series

Contributed by Graham Kettle on Dec 4, 2010

Afflicated and poor yet incredibly rich. The church would do well to look at what God calls rich and not hold to the world's opinion of riches. Even in the face of persecution, these Believers hold steadfast.

THE CHURCH UNDER PRESSURE – SMYRNA READING Rev 2:8-11 "To the angel of the church in Smyrna write: These are the words of him who is the First and the Last, who died and came to life again. 9 I know your afflictions and your poverty--yet you are rich! I know the slander of those who say ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:8-11

Denomination: Church Of God

Keys To Happiness

Contributed by Daniel Austin on Mar 20, 2010

It is the worldly who are poor, and it is believers who are rich. Our treasure is in heaven, and we should set our minds “on the things above, not on the things that are on earth” (Colossians 3:2)

Keys to Happiness 01/04/09 PM Reading: Psalms 37:1-11 Text: Hebrews 13:5-6 I was flipping channels the other night and I happened upon one of the many cable news outlets which was conducting an interview of someone who had suffered some amount of financial loss in one of the recently publicized ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 13:5-6

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Downward Mobility Of Jesus Series

Contributed by David Smith on Jul 6, 2009

“For you know the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ. Although He was rich, for your sakes he became poor, so that you, through his poverty, might become rich. “

I thought it was about time I began a sermon with a joke, and today’s passage did make me think of that story about the world’s leaders at prayer, asking God when their countries would repay their national debts. As the story goes, President Obama prays to God, asking when the US economy will ...read more

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

Entertaining Angels

Contributed by John Gaston on Feb 4, 2016

Angels sometimes come in the guise of needy persons to test our compassion, greed, selfishness, and obedience to help the poor. We should be diligent to minister to those less fortunate: they might even be angels.

ENTERTAINING ANGELS Heb. 13:2 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: AN EMAIL FROM GOD 1. One day God was looking down at Earth and saw all of the evil that was going on. He decided to send an angel down to Earth to check it out. So he called one of His best angels and sent the angel to Earth for a time. 2. ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 13:2

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Are You Going Up Or Down?

Contributed by Craig Condon on Mar 19, 2015

The rich man's sin was not his wealth, but his hard heart. Those who are rich have an obligation to help the poor. How we use what we have leads to God's judgment.

The Pope, Billy Graham and Oral Roberts all died on the same day and arrived at the Pearly Gates at the same time. St. Peter said to them, "I have some bad news and some good news. The bad news is that we are full right now and I am going to have to send the three of you down to the devil. The good ...read more

Scripture: Luke 16:19-31

Denomination: Anglican

Six Informative Vineyards Of Scripture Series

Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Oct 19, 2022

From drunkenness in a vineyard, to murder by lust in a vineyard, and great failure in another vineyard; restitution in vineyards, and vineyards for the poor - these are considered in this message. Taking vineyards by greed, and abiding in the Vine in another vineyard - it is here.

SIX INFORMATIVE VINEYARDS OF SCRIPTURE VINEYARD NUMBER ONE:- THE VINEYARD OF HUMAN FAILURE {{Genesis 9:20-24 “Then Noah began farming and planted a vineyard Gen 9:21 and he drank of the wine and became drunk and uncovered himself inside his tent. Gen 9:22 Ham, the father of Canaan, saw the ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 9:20-24, Genesis 9:1-17, Isaiah 5:1-7, 1 Kings 21:1-16, James 1:14-15, Exodus 22:5, Leviticus 19:9-10, Nehemiah 5:1-7, John 15:1-8  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Raise Me From The Dust O Lord

Contributed by Babatunmishe Oke on Nov 3, 2024

Psalm 114:7-8 states, “7 He raises the poor from the dust and lifts the needy from the ash heap; 8 he seats them with princes, with the princes of his people.

RAISE ME FROM THE DUST O LORD! What is dust? Dust is a collection of microscopic particles that can be made up of many different things, including: Natural materials: Sand, soil, pollen, ash, smoke, and salt crystals Organic materials: Dead skin cells, animal dander, hair, and fragments of ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 114:7-8

Denomination: Pentecostal

Psalm 62

Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Oct 24, 2003

Are you oppressed by many things: Bring it to Him Cultivate the RELATIONSHIP with HIM. a) Abide in HIM pray often and spend time listening b) Read the Bible hear and put into practice what the Bible teaches. c) Spend time with other Christians L

English Charismatic Fellowship July 1993 Psalm 62:2 He alone is my rock and my salvation He is my fortress, I will never be shaken. This evening I want to focus in on Christ alone is my rock , my salvation and my fortress. Three key words: 1. ALONE 2. ROCK 3. SALVATION (and with it ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 62:1-2

Denomination: Anglican

God's Never-Ending Love Series

Contributed by Chris Appleby on Feb 14, 2006

Throughout salvation history, God acts out his loving nature. He continues to call people out of ’Egypt’: out of fear, out of oppression, out of loneliness, out of meaninglessness, out of bondage of every kind. He never gives us up.

Sermon by Di Appleby Many of us have heard a parent’s anguish when talking about their teenager. Perhaps you were the teenager I am about to introduce to you. Perhaps you’re the parent. A 16 year old and the parent are engaged in constant battles. At this point in the story, she is barely ...read more

Scripture: Hosea 11:1-11

Denomination: Anglican

A Branch On The Tree.

Contributed by Howard Strickland on Mar 16, 2024

Israel could not produce the type of fruit that God had intended because they tried to produce it on their own- and not God’s way. God expected to find peace, but instead He found bloodshed; He expected to find justice but instead He heard cries of oppression.

A Branch On The Tree. Charlie Brown, “Snoopy some day we will all die.” And Snoopy says, “True, but on all the other days we will not.” Here's my addendum, -The believer never dies! The grapevine has always been central to Israel’s agriculture and economy and was an important symbol for ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:22-23, Daniel 12:3

Denomination: Pentecostal

Right Side Up In An Upside Down World Series

Contributed by Mark Opperman on Oct 1, 2015

Rather than giving a list of ideals to strive for, Jesus was showing the people how widely available God’s kingdom was – even for ordinary, poor, ignorant, imperfect, despised people. The beatitudes describe their struggle & grace to thrive in adversity.

Right Side Up in an Upside Down World Intro: The more I study the Sermon on the Mount, esp. the Beatitudes, the less prescriptive and the more descriptive they become to me. Here is what I mean by that. Last week as I shared them, I introduced the first one (poor in spirit) as a requirement for ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:1-16

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Almsgiving Of Job Series

Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on Sep 14, 2023

Job was a righteous and good man. He was a good steward of what God has given him. He mentioned his deeds of generosity in Job 31:16-23. His concerns for poor, needy, care of the fatherless and vulnerable. Great motivational passage.

Text: Job 31:16-23 Theme: Almsgiving of Job Illustration: A preacher asked the congregation. What makes a good sermon? They said, “A good sermon should have a good beginning and a good ending, then have the two as closer as possible.” Introduction to the Book of Job: The book of Job has ...read more

Scripture: Job 31:16-23

Denomination: Methodist

The Via Dolorosa – The Universality Of Suffering (5/12) Series

Contributed by Eduardo (Eddie) Fernandes on Jun 17, 2020

Suffering is universal. Everyone experiences it. None escape it. It is part and parcel of the human condition. Many Evangelicals love to focus on “health/wealth/blessings” forgetting to teach the other “side of the coin”. As such people are ill-equipped to deal with life’s many harsh blows.

Message by Pr. Eddie Fernandes Introduction Hold On Video (lights off…video begins…video ends…lights on…Eddie & Marta on stage) Hold on! How many of you need to take hold of God’s hand this morning because you are struggling? Life hasn’t been easy. Perhaps you’ve lost your job. Maybe the ...read more

Scripture: Mark 15:15-20

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Those Who Hunger And Thirst For Righteousness

Contributed by Mike Hamilton on Oct 28, 2003

In a state of humility (poor in spirit), mourning (the natural response of brokenness), and meekness (submitting to Christ), they have a passion to rid themselves of the sin that fills them and to be filled with what they see in Christ (Hunger and Thirst

“Those Who Hunger and Thirst for Righteousness” Matthew 5:6 “Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they will be filled.” Review: The single most important lesson we have learned about the Beatitudes is that they are not eight separate and distinct classifications of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:6

Denomination: Baptist