Sermons on Poor And Needy:

Being Rich Can Make Us Spiritually Poor Series

Contributed by Peter Toy on Mar 28, 2013

If we don’t learn to handle our wealth in a godly manner, it can separate us from God.

Being rich can make us spiritually poor. A story is told of a rich man who was on his death bed. He called in three of his friends, a pastor, a doctor and a lawyer to give them a strange request. He gave each of the men an envelope with one million dollars in it. He instructed the men that during ...read more

Scripture: James 5:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

Jubilee Series

Contributed by Vic Folkert on Oct 3, 2018

Jubilee provides a glimpse of God's plan for his people to thrive, and insight into his priorities. In the spirit of Jubilee, we have a heart for the poor, work for social justice (opportunity and responsibility), and live joyfully as the church in the kingdom of God

JUBILEE—Leviticus 25 (Project a picture of the Liberty Bell, with the inscription, “Lev. XXV V.X Proclaim liberty throughout the land to all the inhabitants thereof.”) The Liberty Bell is often connected with freedom from British rule, as the bell was rung for the first reading of the ...read more

Scripture: Leviticus 25:1-55

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

(Section 6) The Perfect Man And The Second Coming Series

Contributed by Luther Sexton on Jun 26, 2018

Discussion of Chapter 5 of James, Poor being abused. Rich being arrogant. Watch your mouth.

THE PERFECT MAN AND THE SECOND COMING Intro: Many topics are discussed in this chapter: Trouble of various kinds, poor being deprived of their wages, people physically sick, spiritual backsliding, and prayer. James encourages the believer through it all by saying, "for the coming of the ...read more

Denomination: Pentecostal

Is Greed A Poor Man's Vice?

Contributed by William Mouser on Mar 3, 2005

Greed is every bit as much -- maybe more -- a poor man’s vice as it is a rich man’s folly.

Fifthteenth Sunday in Trinity: Scripture: Luke 12:13-21, Ecclesiasticus 5:1-10 "Is Greed a Poor Man’s Vice?" The lessons appointed for today have three things in common. First of all, both contain teaching from men who were named Jesus. Jesus ben Sirach composed the passage from the apocryphal ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:13-21

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

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

How True Faith Helps Those In Need Series

Contributed by Paul Barreca on Mar 17, 2014

James writes to these troubled believers and reveals the manner in which Believers should respond to the NEEDY

James 1:26–27 "If anyone thinks he is religious and does not bridle his tongue but deceives his heart, this person’s religion is worthless. " "Religion that is pure and undefiled before God, the Father, is this: to visit orphans and widows in their affliction, and to keep oneself ...read more

Scripture: James 1:26-27

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Least Of These Series

Contributed by Sherm Nichols on Sep 21, 2015

Sermon series intro. Concept is borrowed from a series by Tim Cook, a fellow preacher. A study of "the least of these" and how the church can help them, accompanied by practical application for the whole church family to do together.

Intro: I know I keep saying this, but did you notice that in the Scripture we had read today, there are 2 groups? 2 – those who go into eternal life, and those who go into eternal punishment. There’s no 3rd group. And the main difference between these groups is the way they treated ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:31-46

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Worth Fighting For Series

Contributed by David Owens on Mar 18, 2013

In this sermon, we see that Paul believed that the truth of the Gospel and the care of the poor were worth fighting for.

Introduction: A. The story is told of a young boy who arrived home from school with two black eyes. 1. His mother said to him, “Have you been fighting again? Didn’t I tell you that when you were angry you should count to 100 before you did anything?” 2. The young boy replied, ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 2:1-10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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

Contributed by Jim Butcher on Jun 26, 2015

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

Scripture: 1 Timothy 5:3-16

Denomination: Baptist

Excel In Giving Series

Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on Sep 3, 2022

The thump rule for giving to God and to the needy is love to God. This is the secret to prosperity and success. God has left a challenge to all the Tithe payers that he would open the windows of heaven and pour out the overflowing blessings upon them if they are faithful in paying their Tithe.

Theme: Excel in Giving Text: 2 Corinthians 8:7 Excel in Giving Naturally, we are tempted and more enthusiastic about getting, and retaining than giving. Paul remembered the words of our Lord Jesus Christ related to giving and recorded in his preaching saying, ‘It is more blessed to give than to ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 8:7-11

Denomination: Methodist

A Thankful Christian

Contributed by Mark Aarssen on Jun 25, 2018

We are a generous Nation and are great contributors to charities but still a third of the world goes to bed hungry every night a third of the world is without proper medical care, a third of the world is thirsty for clean water and God's word.

How do we express our thankfulness to God for the blessings we have received? Today in North America we are considered some of the wealthiest people on the planet. That does not mean that you have a fortune tucked away somewhere but rather our standard of living is some of the best. We have ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 19:16-30

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Grace Within Boundaries

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Sep 27, 2022

The theme or our text is walking the extra mile, grace within boundaries.

Grace Within Boundaries (Matthew 5:38-42) 1. A Catholic priest, a Baptist evangelist, and an Assembly of God minister were in a row boat in the middle of a pond fishing. None of them had caught anything all day. The evangelist stands up, says he needs to go to the bathroom climbs out of the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:38-42

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Be Wise About Justice Series

Contributed by David Owens on Jul 15, 2024

There is no doubt that God cares about justice for all people and it comes from His character. Because God cares about justice, especially for the powerless and the voice-less, so should God's people.

A. The story is told about a police officer in a small town who stopped a driver who was speeding down Main Street. 1. “But officer,” the man said, “I can explain.” 2. “Just be quiet!!!” snapped the officer. “Or I'm going to let you cool off in jail until the chief gets back.” 3. “But ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 31:8-9, Proverbs 24:11-12, Isaiah 30:18, Deuteronomy 32:4, Deuteronomy 24:14-22, Proverbs 21:3  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

3 Wrong Concepts Of Outreach To The Poor

Contributed by Chris Thron on Sep 19, 2002

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

Scripture: Psalm 41:1

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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