Sermons on poverty causes: showing 166-180 of 84,263

Dominican Mission Team Report

Contributed by Mike Wilkins on Mar 20, 2008

The Team tells stories and reflections of their time in the Dominican

DR team presentation 2008 Mike Hosts Begin with Steve’s Video - http://youtube.com/watch?v=wOrKxLiLkgk Wednesday & Thursday – Arrival & Orientation Mike talks about Los Algadones & hope for housing Friday – Construction and Poncho Mateo Dawn shares about young mothers in Poncho Mateo Saturday ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 65:17-25

Denomination: *other

The Five Second Rule

Contributed by J. Curtis Goforth, O.s.l. on Oct 3, 2007

Sermon on the rich man and Lazarus that addresses the parable from the perspective of the hungry in our world. It reminds us that our faith is not just something between us and Jesus, but also something between us and Lazarus.

“The Five Second Rule” Sermon on Luke 16:19-31 Pentecost +18-C September 30, 2007 Rev. J. Curtis Goforth, O.S.L. “There was a rich man who was dressed in purple and fine linen and who feasted sumptuously every day. And at his gate lay a poor man named Lazarus, covered with sores, who longed to ...read more

Scripture: Luke 16:19-31

Denomination: United Methodist

If The Lord Does Not Help You, Who Will

Contributed by Devon Witherspoon on Feb 21, 2008

We as believers must realize that no one can help us like GOD can.

If the LORD does not help you, who will? Prayer Text: 2 Kings 6: 24-27 And it came to pass after this, that Ben-hadad king of Syria gathered all his host, and went up, and besieged Samaria. [25] And there was a great famine in Samaria: and, behold, they besieged it, until an ass’s head was ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 6:24-27

Denomination: Baptist

Playing Favorites Series

Contributed by Josh Reich on May 12, 2007

All of play favorites. It has become so common place that nobody raises an eyebrow to it. In fact, if you don’t play favorites, you stand out.

For many of us, when we think of high school we have moments when we cringe. Maybe it is when you see a picture of yourself of what you looked like. The picture from prom. Or a picture form your air guitar band. You knew that was coming back. Maybe though, you can remember the feeling of ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Go And Learn What This Means

Contributed by Mitch Davis on Jun 22, 2007

We all have a perception of ourselves and others that can often be greater (or lesser) than how others perceive us to be. Most important, however, is our ability to practically learn of God’s TRUE perception of our lives.

Go and Learn What This Means Theme: Walking as ones in need of being healed from our sins. INTRODUCTION A. Our lives are full of perceptions: 1. How we perceive ourselves. 2. How we perceive others. B. A number of people (with honest hearts) realize – when confronted – the need to be saved and want ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 9:9-13

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Is Justice Blindfolded? Series

Contributed by Vance Elzinga on Jun 22, 2007

God’s passion for justice and mercy was a big part of our evangelical heritage, and ought to be part of the way we live our faith as well.

Is Justice Blindfolded? - Amos Intro Amazing Grace movie looks great to us – but Wilberforce at the time… People with burdens sometimes seems to BE burdens! You People ever bother you about what you ought to do? Some things you would honestly rather not think about? Imported problems? You’re ...read more

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

What Is Your Occupation?

Contributed by Darrell Jones on Jul 11, 2005

Among the sins of Sodom, we find the sin of doing nothing. The question Pharoah asked in our text is a good question for us today? We answer the question is it a sin to do nothing.

I once heard Granny Clampett say this about a man named Leif Crick, "he’s the only one I know who can get up in the morning with nothing to do, and at the end of the day he is only half done." In (Matthew 29:3, we find the word idle used, in the Greek it is rendered as a man without work. Friends, ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 47:3

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Remember The Poor

Contributed by Mike Wilkins on Dec 28, 2004

Caring for the poor is a basic tenant of the Christian faith. Here’s how to do it the Biblical way.

Remember The Poor Boxing Day 2004 Galatians 2:10 Nowadays when we think of "Boxing Day," the word "sale" almost immediately follows. But in it’s tradition Boxing Day is not about getting more stuff at reduced prices. The Boxing Day tradition began in Britain possibly as early as in the ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 2:10

Denomination: *other

Stewardship Is About The Heart, Not Causes Series

Contributed by Doug Fannon on Oct 3, 2018

But part of stewardship is motive. Yes, giving is part of stewardship, but what is needed is not a rulebook telling us what to give, how much to give, by what means we give. What is needed is a heart that is right with Jesus.

Video: The Power of Giving (1:29 min) (Available on SermonCentral.com) What Every Christian Needs to Know About Stewardship: Stewardship in church terms has always meant giving. But over the last few weeks we have looked at stewardship meaning so much more. We established that all we have is ...read more

Scripture: John 12:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

Poverty Makes God Your Defender Series

Contributed by Henry Trocino Jr. on Apr 9, 2017

Part 13 of the Sermon Series, "Rich Man Poor Man in Proverbs"

"Do not rob the poor, because he is poor, or crush the afflicted at the gate, for the Lord will plead their cause and rob of life those who rob them" (Prov. 22:22-23). The chiastic composition in Proverbs 22:22-23 gives the thought—robbery, court case, court case, robbery. A Do not rob the poor, ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 22:22-23, Proverbs 1:21, Proverbs 24:7, Proverbs 1:19

Denomination: Baptist

Poverty Is Prevented By Diligence And Divine Sovereignty Series

Contributed by Henry Trocino Jr. on Mar 28, 2017

Part 2 of the Sermon Series, "Rich Man Poor Man in Proverbs"

"A wise son makes a glad father, but a foolish son is a sorrow to his mother. Treasures gained by wickedness do not profit, but righteousness delivers from death. The Lord does not let the righteous go hungry, but he thwarts the craving of the wicked. A slack hand causes poverty, but the hand of ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 10:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

'wealth & Poverty'

Contributed by Gordon Curley on May 14, 2024

'Wealth & Poverty' (selected Proverbs) - sermon by Gordon Curley (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

Wealth & Poverty Reading: Proverbs 10:4, 10:15, 10:22, 13:8, 18:11, 18:23, 19:4, 21:6, 30:8-9 Quote: • I like what Earl Wilson said: • “There ought to be a better way of starting the day than having to get up.” • Reminds me of the story of the teenage boy, • Who was so lazy that he ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 10:4, Proverbs 30:8-9

Denomination: Brethren

God Will Cause You To Forget

Contributed by Jeff Taylor on Jan 30, 2023

There are things in our lives that we need to forget and move passed if we are to reach our potential in God. People believe that we are to forgive and forget, but as we are about to see, nothing could be further from God's Truth.

Turn with us to Genesis 41:51, as we talk today on the theme "God Will Cause You to Forget". This is a teaching sermon. It is a concept presented by Joseph, who had two sons, Manasseh and Ephraim. Their two names reflect the cornerstone doctrines of Christianity. Manasseh means God has ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 41:51

Denomination: Pentecostal

02. The Foundation Of Faith: Spiritual Poverty Series

Contributed by Dr. Bradford Reaves on Feb 15, 2023

If you come to God, humbly as a beggar, realizing you have no worth or righteousness to stand upon, not even deserving to ask. He will not turn away from you but will welcome you in.

Dr. Bradford Reaves Crossway Christian Fellowship Hagerstown, MD www.mycrossway.org We have started a journey through the Sermon on the Mount. This is a sermon that Jesus himself delivered to his disciples and the multitudes. Just like the day that Jesus preached it, it is a message that turns ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:3

Denomination: Brethren

Joy Plus Poverty Equals Wealth

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Jul 7, 2009

World Hunger Sunday, 1989: We will find joy in giving if we make our giving a priority, if it is done proportionately and sacrificially, and if we see it as a privilege.

The notion is going around in some circles that poor people are happy people. Have you heard that? It’s a kind of romantic idea, that poor people are happy people, that when you have nothing you at least have each other, you at least depend on God … you know all the usual things that are said. I ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 8:1-9

Denomination: Baptist