Sermons on Poverty Solutions:

The Most Religious Person I Know

Contributed by Brian Buriff on Jun 3, 2008

The problem and solution to Legalism & Self-Imposed Religion

I. PROBLEM OF JEWISH LEADERS IMPOSING RULES OF CONFORMITY ON COLOSIANS A. New Gentile Christians – struggling to wrap their brains around new-found faith B. Warning About Jewish Leaders 1. “Let no one judge you…” “Let no one cheat you…” (v. 16,18) 2. They are intrusive into things they have not ...read more

Denomination: Church Of God

Dealing With Fear In An Age Of Terrorism Series

Contributed by Greg Hanson on Feb 19, 2007

What are the effects of fear, and what is the solution to fear?

Let me give you a test. In your Sunrise Update this morning you’ll find some notes you can use to follow along with the message. And at the beginning of those notes you’ll find a list of 20 fears/phobias. Some, you’re probably familiar with. Others, you’ve probably never heard of. Take a look at ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 1:7

Denomination: Wesleyan

Issues: Intro Series

Contributed by Todd Bishop on Mar 29, 2007

We all have issues. God is the solution.

Everybody has ISSUES! I’ve got ‘em! You’ve got ‘em! We’ve got ‘em! Issues come from different places and points in our lives! Some people wear their issues like a t-shirt so everyone can see them! Others conceal their issues … hiding them … and deceiving people! What are some of the GREAT ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 11:28-30

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Battle Within Series

Contributed by Pat Damiani on Feb 14, 2022

The solution to my struggle with sin is a Person - Jesus.

ENGAGE Tommy Lasorda, the former Los Angeles Dodgers manager, once described his battle with bad habits: “I took a pack of cigarettes from my pocket, stared at it and said, “Who’s stronger, you or me?” The answer was me. I stopped smoking. Then I took a vodka martini and said to it, “Who’s ...read more

Scripture: Romans 7:14-25

Denomination: Baptist

Money Series

Contributed by Steven Spillman on May 2, 2008

“The wealth of the rich is their fortress; the poverty of the poor is their destruction.” (Proverbs 10:15 NLT)

Money Ooh boy. We could spend a while on this one. We will, as a matter of fact. We’ll be on this for a few weeks. Money isn’t a comfortable subject for Christians. Privately, we don’t have much of a problem with it at all. Who doesn’t like money? But publicly, we traverse the subject like we’re ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:31-34

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Blessed Are The Poor In Spirit As Applied To Prayer

Contributed by Paul Andrew on Oct 23, 2017

Poverty of soul is a way of entering in prayer, especially at the outset of when we begin to pray.

Poverty of soul is a way of entering in prayer, especially at the outset. Poverty of soul cannot be sought as an item of self-knowledge. It retains always an unknown, elusive quality. It cannot be simply a thought of our unworthiness before God. Much less can it be a mood of despondency about ...read more

Denomination: Catholic

Are You Part Of The Harvest? PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 25, 2023

Emphasize the call for Christians to actively engage in discipleship, eradicate poverty, and work towards establishing the Kingdom of God on earth.

Good morning, friends and family! Today, we gather together to explore the powerful message found in Matthew 28. In the words of the great Christian author, C.S. Lewis, "Christianity, if false, is of no importance, and if true, of infinite importance. The only thing it cannot be is moderately ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:18-20

Topics: Discipleship

If Money Could Talk… Series

Contributed by Mark Opperman on Jun 2, 2010

Selfish and dishonest gain invites God’s judgment and leaves a person in ultimate poverty.

If Money Could Talk… James 5:1-6 -Most of us have probably heard the saying, “Money talks.” Words are one thing, but when someone slaps down their money or writes the check, their words take on new meaning. Sometimes money produces results that seemed slow in coming with any ...read more

Scripture: James 5:1-6

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Living The Lord's Prayer: Forgive Us Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Jan 3, 2016

The practical love we show to the poor is critical for our discipleship.

Thursday after Epiphany 2016 Joy of the Gospel As we celebrate this day after Epiphany, we continue the readings from St. John that ornament our Christmas-Epiphany season. We also continue our review of the Pope’s long letter, the Joy of the Gospel, and we do so in this Holy Year of mercy. ...read more

Denomination: Catholic

Apostasy, What Is It?

Contributed by Ronald Crandall on Jan 16, 2003

Takes a look at what Apostasy is and what the solution is for it.

Apostasy By: Pastor Ron Crandall Text: " And then many will fall away, and betray one another, and hate one another. And many false prophets will arise and lead many astray" (Matt. 24:10-11 RSV). Scripture Reading: II Thessalonians 2:2-3 II Thess. 2:2-3 2 That ye be not soon shaken in mind, or ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 24:10, 2 Thessalonians 2:2-3, Hebrews 6:4-6

Denomination: Pentecostal

What We Believe: Mankind (Part 3) Series

Contributed by Dana Chau on Jun 24, 2003

Discover God’s universal and comprehensive solution for sin

This morning, we will finish our mini-series on mankind, which is a part of our mega-series on what our church believes. The first message on mankind identified how we get our sense of worth and how we can achieve our God-given potential in life. The second message identified the fact that we are ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:1-25

Denomination: *other

When Jesus Appears In A Dead Situation

Contributed by Devon Witherspoon on Feb 21, 2008

A solution for all of our dead situations in our lives

When Jesus appears in a Dead Situation Prayer Main verse: John 11:17-22 Then when Jesus came, he found that he had lain in the grave four days already. [18] Now Bethany was nigh unto Jerusalem, about fifteen furlongs off: [19] And many of the Jews came to Martha and Mary, to comfort them ...read more

Scripture: John 11:17-22

Denomination: Baptist

Faith Shifting

Contributed by Charles Gilbert on Aug 9, 2001

A message inspiring one to keep their faith in God and not solutions.

Faith Shifting James 1:5-6 When I speak of Faith Shifting I point to the times when our Faith switches positions. When our Faith is moved from God to the possible solution, the way out, or the decision we make. Our faith should at all times be grounded on God, whether it be God the Father, God ...read more

Scripture: James 1:5-6

Denomination: Church Of God

Let Go Of Sin Series

Contributed by Denn Guptill on Nov 2, 2014

A look at why we sin and what the solution is?

(Begin with clip from Frozen when Hans tells Ana he never loved her.) Wow, that wasn’t where I thought that would go. Didn’t see that coming, through the movie Hans has been the dashing hero, wooing Princess Ana and exhibiting heartfelt concern for the Kingdom and people of Arendelle ...read more

Scripture: Romans 6:1-7

Denomination: Wesleyan

How God Makes A Way Where There Seems To Be No Way

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on May 30, 2025

God is a Way Maker. When human options run out, God's divine interventions begin. He delights in showing His power in impossible places, making a way where there seems to be none.

HOW GOD MAKES A WAY WHERE THERE SEEMS TO BE NO WAY By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Isaiah 43:16-19 Supporting Texts: Exodus 14:13-22, Psalm 77:19, Romans 4:17-21, 2 Kings 4:1-7 INTRODUCTION: Life often confronts us with situations that appear impossible—dead ends, closed doors, and ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 43:16-19

Denomination: Assembly Of God