Sermons on Poverty Aid:

Rising Above The "See Level"!!!

Contributed by Suresh Manoharan on Jan 16, 2018

Yours truly aims to cast his spotlight on three instances in The Bible where the main characters’ in their relationship with another individual focused on invisible spiritual factors rather than the plainly visible physical ones’ for their own good!!!

Rising above the “see” level!!! “Do the seeing really see” wondered aloud the popular blind author cum lecturer namely Helen Keller in one of her lectures reminiscing her interactions with the husbands who weren’t able to recollect immediately ...read more

Denomination: *other

The Beauty Of Hunger Series

Contributed by Russ Barksdale on Jul 22, 2015

Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they will be filled

The Beauty of Hunger Matthew 5:6 1st Secret: Poverty is beautiful. 2nd Secret: Brokenness brings healing. 3rd Secret: Selflessness is rewarding. Righteousness? a. Conformity to God’s law b. Moral or personal piety c. Making things right d. Being right e. Holiness 2 ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:6

Denomination: Baptist

Sin Obsequio

Contributed by Dr John Singarayar Svd on Aug 19, 2022

sin obsequio

sin obsequio Sagrada Escritura Lucas 14:1, Lucas 14:7-14   Reflexión Queridos hermanos y hermanas, Opción por los pobres, preferencia por los pobres y llegar a la periferia son los eslóganes buenos para los anuncios. No hace nada en el suelo. Hoy, Jesús, el Huésped ...read more

Scripture: Luke 14:1, Luke 14:7-14

Denomination: Other

A Man That Lived In The Land Of Uz

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Apr 29, 2022

Job was a man that HAD IT ALL, and he was also a man WHO LOST IT ALL. When you HAVE HAD IT ALL, it hurts when you LOSE IT ALL.

When the great depression hit this country and: • The stock market crashed. • The banks closed. Rich men were rich one day and they were poor as a church mouse the next. It was so unbearable for some, that they leaped from the windows of tall buildings and committed suicide. If you have never ...read more

Scripture: Job 1:22

Denomination: Baptist

Won't You Be A Neighbor? Series

Contributed by Perry Greene on Oct 14, 2019

BEING a neighbor is the means to fulfilling the greatest commandment.

1. No Neighbors: There is a true story about a 28 year old woman who had just got off from work a little after 3:00 a.m. She drove home, parked her car and began to walk down the sidewalk and across the street to her house. About 30 feet from her door she noticed a man standing in the shadows. When ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:25-37

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Great Reversal

Contributed by Paul Dayao on Aug 24, 2025

In God's Kingdom, our true identity and reason for rejoicing are found not in our financial status, which is temporary and fragile, but in our eternal position in Christ, which is permanent and secure.

Introduction: The Status Game Our world is obsessed with a game, and it’s a game we are all forced to play from the moment we are old enough to understand it. It’s the status game. We measure ourselves and we measure each other constantly, don't we? We notice the car someone drives into the ...read more

Scripture: James 1:9-11

Denomination: Baptist

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

The Three Success Secrets Of Shamgar

Contributed by Brian Atwood on Nov 9, 2004

Aids to advancing in adversity.

The title of this message is from the yet-to-be released book by Pat Williams (Senior Vice President of the Orlando Magic), Jay Strack (Founder of Student Leadership University), and Jim Denney. In an advance synopsis of the book the authors say that Shamgar’s brief notoriety in the Bible lends ...read more

Scripture: Judges 3:31

Denomination: Baptist

The Poor You Have With You Always

Contributed by Gene Gregory on Apr 30, 2021

Next in series on John. Examines causes and response to poverty.

John 12 (2) You always have the poor with you - Read John 12:1-8 This morning I would like to address Jesus’ statement about poverty and the poor. In verse 8 Jesus says, “You always have the poor with you.” You always have the poor with you! Why is that? Why do you always have the poor with ...read more

Scripture: John 12:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

Admitting Our Blindness In Human Development Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Nov 14, 2009

Jesus can act as Messiah when He is approached by humans who admit their blindness, weakness and sin; so we must admit decades of blindness in our human development policies.

November 16, 2009 Caritas in Veritate “Deeds without knowledge are blind, and knowledge without love is sterile.” As Luke portrays Jesus making his pilgrimage to the Holy City whose inhabitants will murder him, He finally responds to one who is publicly calling him The Messiah–Son of David. But ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:45-53

Denomination: Catholic

It's An Epidemic

Contributed by Mark Eberly on Aug 11, 2008

This week we are going to look at a hugely important issue that God has laid on my heart: AIDS. We’ll look at this crisis that the church is facing and some ways to respond.

It’s an Epidemic Matthew 4:23-25 August 10, 2008 A man asked his friend, “What color are your pastor’s eyes?” He answered, “I don’t know. When he prays He closes his eyes and when he preaches I close mine.” As many of you know, we’ve examining some important issues for our congregation. This ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:23-25

Denomination: Church Of God

Timely Support For Ministry-1

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Aug 17, 2010

Part 1 of 2. Paul urgently needed Timothy’s support. Thus effective ministry requires timely support. But what the specifics? Timely support for ministry requires a Sacrifice to...

TIMELY SUPPORT for MINISTRY-I—2Timothy 4:9-22 This section highlights some personal concerns of Paul the apostle in his last recorded letter. They entail concerns regarding certain named people both good & bad. Paul makes sure that Timothy is aware of their background so he is better able ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 4:9-22

Denomination: Baptist

Deborah & Barak's Song (Judges 5)

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Mar 6, 2025

What does God think about those who refuse to come to the aid of someone in trouble? Let's look at Judges 5.

What does the victory song of Deborah and Barak teach us about God? What is the last enemy to be destroyed? Are we like Meroz? Let’s look at Judges 5. Did men give themselves willingly, letting the hair grow untrimmed until victory was won? Did God give the victory? Later that day, Deborah and ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

From Poverty To Prosperity And Breaking Free From A Broken Mindset Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on Feb 13, 2025

In this sermon, we will explore the biblical principles that can help us break free from a broken and poverty-stricken mindset.

As Christians, we are called to live a life of abundance and prosperity, but for many of us, a poverty mindset holds us back from experiencing the fullness of God's blessings. In this sermon, we will explore the biblical principles that can help us break free from a broken and poverty-stricken ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:2

Loving Lady Poverty To Pull Society From Chaos To Christ Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Sep 30, 2020

Francis, the poor friar in his garment of third-rate cloth who smiles through his poverty is enormously attractive, because he is totally exceptional.

Feast of St. Francis of Assisi 2020 October 4, 2020 G.K. Chesterton said about St. Francis that “he plunged after poverty as men have dug madly for gold.” He was in love with what or who he called “Lady Poverty” for a crazy but practical reason and it has to do with spreading the Gospel of the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 19:21

Denomination: Catholic