Sermons on Poverty:

New World People Living In An Old World

Contributed by Monty Newton on Feb 10, 2014

Though we live in an Old World we act and live like people of the New World.

Kingdom Attitudes Title: New World People in an Old World Text: Matthew 5:1-12 Thesis: Though we live in an Old World we act and live like people of the New World. When I speak of an Old World I am referring to this life here on earth. There was a time in history when it was believed there ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:3-5

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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

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

The Poor In Spirit Series

Contributed by Greg Johnson on Sep 24, 2007

The first quality of character of a citizen of God’s Kingdom that Jesus addresses is spiritual poverty. The poor is spirit are blessed with a deposit of God’s Kingdom now knowing that the best is yet to come.

This message is an edited version of a sermon given at Loving God Fellowship. Copyright © 2007 Loving God Fellowship, Inc. http://www.LovingGodFellowship.org . You are encouraged to share this message with those you know that are hungry for God’s Word. The Poor in Spirit The Greatest Sermon ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:3

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Prayer That Impresses God Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Oct 23, 2025

If you want to impress God with your prayers, stop trusting yourself and start trusting the Lord. Reject any self-righteous pride and recognize your own sinful, spiritual poverty.

For years, Mike Atkinson has published a daily email humor list, which I enjoy reading. He calls it “Mikey’s Funnies,” and several years ago, he wrote: If you can start the day without caffeine; if you can get going without pep pills; if you can always be cheerful, ignoring aches and pains; if ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:9-14, Isaiah 64:6, Psalm 51:17, Matthew 5:3

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Just Do Your Part! PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 29, 2023

Explore the true essence of giving, serving, and obedience through the story of the humble widow in Mark 12:41-44, who gave all she had to the Lord despite her poverty.

Good morning, church family! Today, we're going to dive into a powerful passage from the book of Mark that speaks volumes about the heart of giving, the power of serving, and the reward of obedience. It's a passage that tells the story of a humble widow who, in her poverty, gave all she had to the ...read more

Scripture: Mark 12:41-44

Topics: Tithes, Offering

The Landmine Of Slothfulness Series

Contributed by Charles Stanley on Sep 20, 2007

Some people go about their work with energy and joy, giving their best effort to every detail. Others do as little as they can, as slowly as they can, as indifferently as they can. What about you? Do you work with intensity or indifference—or somewhere i

Landmines in the Path of the Believer Part 2: The Landmine of Slothfulness Summary: Some people go about their work with energy and joy, giving their best effort to every detail. Others do as little as they can, as slowly as they can, as indifferently as they can. What about you? Do you work ...read more

Scripture: 2 Thessalonians 3:6-16

Denomination: Baptist

Thanksgiving: Giving: There Is A Secret In This Sermon

Contributed by Peter Loughman on Nov 17, 2006

A Thanksgiving Sermon - Imagine. Your life when you take the words of Jesus……Seriously

There was a man who was in desperate need – all he needed was a little cash and he could get by. So he decided to go from house to house to see if there were any odd jobs he could do. After being turned down by several home owners he came upon a house where an older woman answered the door. He gave ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:1-24

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

“sometimes I Get Caught Cheating!”

Contributed by Amiri Hooker on Jan 2, 2014

This sermon deals with the fact of the servants of Jesus needing to be responsible to the needs of the poor and oppressed.

) November 3, 2013 [White or Red]
Twenty-Fourth Sunday after Pentecost
Habakkuk 1:1-4; 2:1-4
Psalm 119:137-144 (UMH 840)
2 Thessalonians 1:1-4, 11-12
 Sermon St John Luke 19:1-10 “Sometimes I get Caught Cheating!” Well this couple came in for concealing ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:1-10

Denomination: United Methodist

Why Are We Still Playing War?

Contributed by Amiri Hooker on Jan 2, 2014

This is a sermon about the foolishness of War. This sermon also looks a the cost of War in this country and the fact that a lot of the resources in this country go to feed the war monster.

December 1, 2013 [Blue or Purple]
First Sunday of Advent (Year A)
Psalm 122 (UMH 845)
Romans 13:11-14 Isaiah 2:1-5 St John “Why are We Still Playing War” As we gather this first Sunday of Advent, the Isaiah 2 passage is a great reminder that the God we ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 2:1-5

Denomination: United Methodist

Good Grief! Series

Contributed by Thomas Mccracken on Jan 14, 2015

Second in my Being the Believing series through the Beatitudes

Good Grief! Matthew 5:4 Introduction: The eight beatitudes should be viewed as stepping stones that are all building on each other, ultimately culminating in a powerful position and blessed state. In the business world we call this the corporate ladder: you start in an entry level position, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:4

Denomination: Baptist

She Put In Everything She Had Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Nov 4, 2012

Why was the story of the widow's lepta so very important to the early Church, and to Christ?

32nd Sunday in Course 2012 Verbum Domini Giving All Most of the stories the Holy Spirit shares with us in the Holy Gospel are stories of what Jesus did, or what he said. Only a few, like this story of the widow’s lepta, are about what he said regarding the actions of another. The actual ...read more

Scripture: Mark 12:38-44

Denomination: Catholic

Joy And Hope: A Personal Encounter With Christ In The Church Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Nov 22, 2012

The Constitution on the Church in the Modern World gives us a kind of charter for the substance of the New Evangelization.

Monday of 34th Week in Course 2012 Documents of Vatican II: Gaudium et Spes The redeemed pictured in John’s Revelation stand in the Father’s house on Mount Zion, that is the heavenly mountain, and they are with the Lamb, redeemed by the blood of the Lamb. What are they doing for all ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 14:1-5

Denomination: Catholic

Rev.# 60~18:1-3 Political & Commercial Babylon Destroyed-Pt.1 Series

Contributed by William D. Brown on Sep 8, 2010

This economic system is a worldwide system; it’s to do with wealth and commerce. Babylon emphasized in this chapter is commerce on a worldwide scale, i.e., international or multinational organizations. Business minded people that invest money in stock

Rev.# 60~18:1-3 POLITICAL & COMMERCIAL BABYLON DESTROYED 6-26-10 Babylon was not only an ancient city and a powerful empire, but also the symbol of mankind’s rebellion against God. Here in chapter 18: Babylon represents the world economic system of the beast. –The ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 18:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

The Conscience Of An Economy Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Dec 19, 2009

Not only commutative, but distributive and social justice must be part of development for the Christian

December 21, 2009 Caritas in Veritate There’s a great deal of jumping around in this week’s Scriptures, excitement not unlike that of children who are out of school for the week before Christmas. In fact, there are two different OT readings we can use today, and they both are full of ADHD action. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:39-45

Denomination: Catholic