Sermons about Relieving Poverty

The Upside Down Logic Of Heaven Series

Contributed by Chris Anderson on Mar 28, 2023

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Message 10 in an expositional series through Paul's "second" letter to the church in the ancient Greek city of Corinth. This devotional is an abbreviated sermon preached on a Sunday in which the Lord's Supper was celebrated.

On what was probably a beautiful spring day in the first-century Roman providence of Judea, a large crowd had gathered on the Korazim Plateau, overlooking the southern slopes of Lake Tiberias. It was rumored that the increasingly popular teacher, Yeshua (yay-SHOO-a), would be addressing the crowd ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 8:1-9, 2 Corinthians 8:9, Philippians 2:6-8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Call For Social Justice - The Role Of The Church

Contributed by Ivy Drafor-Amenyah on Aug 8, 2024

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The church has a role in preparing men and women, as well as children to speak against social injustice and increase our witness

Advocacy is at the core of the implementation of the Accra Confession which calls upon Reformed Christians around the world to engage injustices in the world as an integral part of their churches' witness and mission. Everyone has a voice but some voices are stronger and can support weaker ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:18, Psalm 12:5, Proverbs 31:8-9, Micah 6:8, Isaiah 59:14 (view more) (view less)

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Speaketh Better Things!

Contributed by Raphiel Manenge on Sep 10, 2005

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Many voices may speak about you but there is only one voice of the blood of Jesus which speaks better things!

“And to Jesus the mediator of the new covenant, and to the blood of sprinkling, that speaketh better things than that of Abel.” Hebrews 12:24 Everything in the world today is turning from bad to worse. Things that used to be good are now bad; people who used to be nice are now monsters. The world ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:24

Denomination: Pentecostal

How To Live A Joy Filled Life

Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Apr 4, 2005

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Joy is one of the characteristics that the world lacks and Christians who possess joy have the potential of a strong witness in the world.

Acts 3:1-10 “How To Live A Joy Filled Life” INTRODUCTION What is the difference between joy and excitement? When we become excited, are emotions are stimulated from outside of us. When we experience joy, we have an intense pleasurable emotion that is inwardly motivated. Joy is one of the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 3:1-10

Denomination: Lutheran

Prosperity Is Power, But God Judges The Abuse Of Power Series

Contributed by Henry Trocino Jr. on Mar 30, 2017

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Part 7 of the Sermon Series, "Rich Man Poor Man in Proverbs"

"A false witness will not go unpunished, and he who breathes out lies will not escape" (Prov. 19:5). "It is not fitting for a fool to live in luxury, much less for a slave to rule over princes" (Prov. 19:10). "To be poor is to be powerless. But to be rich is to be powerful and influential. The ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 19:5-10, Proverbs 30:21-22

Denomination: Baptist

The Strength Of Sex And The Silence Conspiracy Series

Contributed by Olu-Timi Lewis Afolabi on Jan 5, 2014

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THERE IS THE NEED FOR CHRISTIANS AND NON-CHRISTIANS TO KNOW THE NEGATIVE AND POSITIVE IMPACT OF SEX ON PEOPLE'S DESTINY. PEOPLE TAKE SEX FOR GRANTED AND ARE PAYING DEARLY FOR THE CONSEQUENCE OF THEIR INDISCRETION.

THE STRENGTH OF SEX AND THE SILENCE CONSPIRACY The energy of sex is so strong that its intensity is said to be matchless by any emotions ever known to mankind. It is a phenomenon that is greater and more pervasive than alcoholism, drug, food, football and gambling addiction combined. If not so ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 0:1-12

Denomination: Evangelical Free

The Grace Of Giving Series

Contributed by Donald Mcculley on Mar 20, 2019

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Paul teaches us that giving in an act of grace. God’s grace motivates a heart to give.

THE GRACE OF GIVING II CORINTHIANS 8:1-24 INTRODUCTION: When it comes to giving, some people stop at nothing! Is your pocketbook converted? You can tell a lot about a person just by the way they handle their money. It is grace that births giving. How’s grace working in you? The Corinthian ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 8:1-24

Denomination: Baptist

God Shall Give You Rest On Every Side

Contributed by James Dina on Aug 13, 2022

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You deserve rest on every side. You deserve a peaceful life. Claim this promise from the covenant-keeping God.

GOD SHALL GIVE YOU REST ON EVERY SIDE “And the kingdom of Jehoshaphat was at peace, for his God had given him rest on every side” (2 Chronicles 20:30). Rest is a blessing promised to every child of God (1 Kings 8:56), but we tend to lose this benefit when enemies revolt against us and weigh us ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 20:30

Denomination: Pentecostal

How Do I Live Generously? Series

Contributed by Brady Boyd on Jun 15, 2021

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The Scriptures are not opposed to ambition that leads to growth and prosperity. When that ambition becomes selfish and self-centered, it is condemned.

Proverbs How do I … Live Generously June 20, 2021 Proverbs 11:24-25 NIV “One man gives freely, yet gains even more; another withholds unduly, but comes to poverty. 25 A generous man will prosper; he who refreshes others will himself be refreshed.” We must learn to be generous. 1. Generous ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 11:24-25, Proverbs 22:9, John 12:3-8, 1 Timothy 6:17-19, Proverbs 11:24 (view more) (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Felix Before Paul Series

Contributed by Ian Humphrey on Oct 30, 2025

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Felix Before Paul

Acts 24 v 22 - 27 Felix Before Paul The Word of the Governor - Defer 22 And when Felix heard these things, having more perfect knowledge of that way, he deferred them, and said, When Lysias the chief captain shall come down, I will know the uttermost of your matter. The Word to the Guard - ...read more

Scripture: Acts 24:22-27, Proverbs 6:6-11

Denomination: Holiness

The Church At Smyrna: A Crushed Church Series

Contributed by Dean Rhine on Nov 3, 2016

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A look at the Church of Smyrna

The Church at Smyrna: A Crushed Church -- Revelation 2 -- 1/17/10 Turn with me this morning to the book of Revelation. We want to continue on today, looking at the question, “What does God think of His church?” Here in Revelation 1, we find the disciple John, living on an island ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:8-15

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Crowned Church-Smyrna Series

Contributed by Douglas Dudley on May 17, 2005

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DOES THE CHURCH SUFFER ON EARTH? HOW DO WE DEAL WITH IT AND WHAT IS THE CHURCH’S REWARD?

The Crowned Church—Smyrna Text—Revelation 2:8-11 Introduction. Clarence Jordan, the author of “Cotton Patch”, is a minister in Americus, Georgia. Jordan was getting a red-carpet tour of another minister’s church. Now Clarence was the minister of a poor, struggling, inter-racial congregation ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:8-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Ah The Power Of Cheese Series

Contributed by Larry Pozza on Feb 14, 2007

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A sermon about the power of help using the David & Goliath epic.

Ah, the Power of Cheese 1 Samuel 17 Introduction A. When I was planning this morning’s message last month, I ran across a curious little phrase in 1 Samuel 17:18 that reads “take along these ten cheeses to the commander of their unit. Here we see the scenario of David delivering some cheese to ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 17:1-50

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Where Giving Begins

Contributed by Kevin Higgins on Jan 17, 2006

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Part 1 of 3: Five lessons to learn from the Macedonian believers.

2 Corinthians 8:1-7 Where Giving Begins Woodlawn Baptist Church January 8, 2006 Introduction Today we are going to begin a three part series of messages about giving as it is taught by the apostle Paul in 2 Corinthians 8-9. January is a wonderful time of year as it brings in a new year with new ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 8:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

An Example Of Grace-Oriented Giving Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Oct 14, 2007

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In our series on guidelines for grace-oriented giving, we shall notice in this sermon an example of grace-oriented giving.

Scripture For the next few weeks I plan to take a break from my sermon series in Romans. I want to preach a four-week series of sermons titled “Guidelines for Grace-Oriented Giving” from 2 Corinthians 8:1-9:15. There are several reasons for talking about giving. First, I want to refresh our ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 8:1-5

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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