Sermons about Relieving Poverty

Bear Fruit Or Burn

Contributed by Jan Arthur Lee on Oct 18, 2006

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Examining the message and implications of John the Baptist.

BEAR FRUIT OR BURN Text: Matthew 3:1-12 Good morning. If you have your bibles please turn with me to the gospel of Matthew 3:1-12. Today we begin a new series that begins here in Matthew 3 and ends with the Sermon on the Mount through chapter 7. And this section of Scripture in the gospel of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 3:1-12

Denomination: *other

A Promise Made Series

Contributed by Gordon Pike on Dec 13, 2018

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A faith promise prioritizes our faith, it is a sign of our trust and faith in God, and it decreases our faith in money and increases our faith in God. When we make our commitments, God doesn’t want us to do so out of guilt, compulsion, or fear from our love for Him, for His people, for His church.

Anyone here remember … or have … a “Magic 8 Ball” when they were growing up? It looked like a giant, black number 8 pool ball only it was filled liquid and had a little window where the “8” would be. You could ask it the deep questions of life and it would give you the answer. Does Cindy like ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 9:5-7, 2 Corinthians 8:5-20

Denomination: United Methodist

First Sunday After Trinity (B C P). Series

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Jun 18, 2025

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Sermons upon the Bible readings of the Book of Common Prayer.

A). THE BLESSING OF THE COMPASSIONATE. Psalm 41:1-4. This is a Psalm of David. It is quite possibly about David. It is also about our Lord Jesus (except that Jesus has no personal sin to confess, unlike Psalm 41:4). Psalm 41:1. “Blessed is he who considers the poor: the LORD will deliver ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 41:1-4, 2 Samuel 9:6-13, 1 John 4:7-21, Luke 16:19-31

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Playing Second Fiddle

Contributed by Fred Mueller on Jan 26, 2002

based on 85 ratings

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A sermon showing John the Baptist pointing to Jesus - relinquishing his disciples to become Jesus’ disciples, an example of our pointing to the Lord.

The Reformed Church of Locust Valley Epiphany II January 20, 2002 John 1:29-32 “Playing Second Fiddle” What’s wrong with second place? First place is worth fighting for, isn’t it? Don’t we want our kids to be all they can be? to be the best, achieve the most, get the highest grades, get into ...read more

Scripture: John 1:29-32

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Is God Hidden? Series

Contributed by Mark Haines on Nov 17, 2001

based on 46 ratings

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An exploration of the reasons why God seems hidden when we go through adversity and how we can build our trust in him despite it all.

Introduction: There are three ancient questions that are as current as this morning’s news. I call them the “Three Questions No One Asks Out Loud.” 1. Is God unfair? 2. Is God silent? 3. Is God hidden? Plunging into these questions is not simply an intellectual exercise. They are vital issues in ...read more

Scripture: Job 13:20-24

Denomination: Wesleyan

Only A Righteous Man Is Remembered Forever

Contributed by Edwin Amundson on May 23, 2003

based on 75 ratings

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Curious Memorial Day Sermon that examines the legacy of every believer.

“ONLY A RIGHTEOUS MAN IS REMEMBERED FOREVER,” PSALM 112:1-10 JOKE--- Two elderly women were eating at a restaurant one morning. Ethel noticed something funny about Mable’s ear and she said, "Mable, did you know you’ve got a suppository in your left ear?" Mable answered, "I have? A suppository?" ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 112:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus Died For You - True Or False Series

Contributed by David Dewitt on Apr 5, 2004

based on 26 ratings

| 3,840 views

The evidence of history and the Bible points to the fact that Jesus died for you!

Jesus Died for You – True or False Matthew 27:24-55 April 4, 2004 – Palm Sunday This message is based on a series suggestion from Outreach Marketing and some material from the Jesus Died for You message from Brian Mavis Introduction Over the past couple of weeks we have been exploring the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 27:24-55

Denomination: Church Of God

Why Are You Just Standing Around?

Contributed by Jerry Flury on Aug 28, 2003

based on 44 ratings

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Idleness and indifference are devastating to the work of Christ. we are called to be busy for the Master.

WHY ARE YOU JUST STANDING AROUND? Matthew 20:1-16 INTRODUCTION: In this story Christ draws attention to a familiar event in Palestine. The grapes in the vineyard ripened towards the end of September needing to be harvested before the rains came. Often a frantic race against time ensued, for if the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 20:1-16

Denomination: Baptist

Blessed Are The Merciful

Contributed by David Taylor on Oct 7, 2004

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Waht it means to be merciful

Sermon on Mount Blessed are the merciful In the beatitudes, Jesus’ aim was to create a lifestyle in his followers that would make people think about the value of God, or to glorify God. The beatitudes start out showing us our great need for God and then the rest show us what it means to live ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:7

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Simeon Sees Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Dec 24, 2008

based on 27 ratings

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This message invites the listener to see more than just a cute little baby in a cute little manger at Christmastime, but to see what Simeon saw when he met the baby Jesus in the temple. He saw a Sacrifice, a Savior, and a Stone.

Simeon Sees (Luke 2:22-35) Christmas is a time of surprises. There was a lady who was preparing her Christmas cookies. There was a knock at the door. She went to find a man, his clothes poor, obviously looking for some Christmas odd jobs. He asked her if there was anything he could do. She ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:21-35

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Six Worst Words In The English Language

Contributed by Lou Butterfield on Jul 14, 2009

based on 20 ratings

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The six worst words in the English language are, "I don’t want to get involved."

Six worst words in the English language (I don’t want to get involved) Introduction: I know you are sick of hearing about this, but the news this past week will help me make the one major point I want to make. I want to use the death of Michael Jackson to make this point. The latest we know ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 22:39

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

"Can We Ever Earn Enough To Be Happy?"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Sep 2, 2009

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A stewardship sermon on tithing.

Malachi 3:6-10 “Can We Ever Earn Enough to be Happy?” By: Rev. Ken Sauer, Pastor of East Ridge UMC, Chattanooga, TN Are these tough economic times or what? Stress. Anxiety. Fear. These words capture well the state of mind of many of us today. We have witnessed dramatic market losses, the ...read more

Scripture: Malachi 3:6-10

Denomination: United Methodist

The Transformed Life

Contributed by Abiodun Adeniyi on May 24, 2011

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Transformation brings changes to your life

The Transformed Life. Text: Rom.12:2 2 And be not conformed to this world: but be ye transformed by the renewing of your mind, that ye may prove what is that good, and acceptable, and perfect, will of God. Today we will try to make this teaching more academically than Spiritual but at the end ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:2

Denomination: Pentecostal

Be Content Series

Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on Sep 26, 2020

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The World runs after ungodly things and gains, whole life is spent on Chasing the wind without end. Watch out your conversation, be content with what you have for a satisfying life.

Introduction: I greet you all in the name of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ. As per the will of God, we are meditating under the Theme: I will never leave you nor forsake you, ‘Uninterrupted Presence of God' in our lives. Today, we are meditating on the theme 'Be Content'. I am not ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 13:5-6

Denomination: Methodist

"the Spirit Of Sharing"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on May 31, 2023

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Acts Chapter 2 gives us a glimpse of what the Holy Spirit can do.

“The Spirit of Sharing” Acts 2:42-47 A headline caught my eye last week. It read, “31 Billionaires are Worth More than the US Treasury has in Cash.” At the close of business on May 25th, the Treasury of the United States had just $38.8 billion dollars. For context, 31 of our billionaires ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:42-47

Denomination: United Methodist

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