Sermons on Serving Poor:

Why Was Jesus Born Into A Family That Was Poor?

Contributed by Jim Butcher on Feb 5, 2018

Luke's gospel tells us that Mary and Joseph offered the poor person's sacrifice when taking Jesus to the Temple. Why would God have chosen for His Son to be born into a poor family?

TWO YOUNG PIGEONS: Jesus’ family gave the poor offering. - Luke 2:24. - Leviticus 12:8. - Unless you know the Old Testament background, the mention of dove/pigeon offering is one that we would pass right over. We have no frame of reference on what it means. - When we look back in Leviticus, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:21-24

Denomination: Baptist

Sell Your Stuff And Give To The Poor

Contributed by Keith Broyles on Oct 7, 2014

Jesus said some things that were radical then, and now. He said things like, "Sell your stuff and give to the poor."

Your soul -- not to mention your budget -- is in mortal danger as you approach the grocery store checkout lane. You say, "How?" You've carefully filled your cart with the needed items outlined on your list. You patiently wait in line, always seeming to pick the one that's slowest. Yet somehow, by ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:17-31

Denomination: Methodist

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

Imitating Christ, Poor, Humble And Meek Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Feb 2, 2019

In this age of countless people seeking nothing but pleasure and wealth, we need the spirit of St. Colette, the spirit of Jesus.

Thursday of 4th Sunday in Course 2019 Saint Colette of Corbie The letter to the Hebrews is a fairly long book in the New Testament, but much of it has the character of a sermon or homily. There are exhortations, particularly to regular attendance at the “assembly” or Eucharist. And here today, in ...read more

Scripture: Mark 6:7-13, Hebrews 12:18-24, Exodus 34:29-31

Denomination: Catholic

A Runaway Is Found, A Poor Decision Is Exposed

Contributed by Gregory Fisher on Jul 16, 2018

Abram and Sarai are desperate for an heir. So desperate, in fact, that they are willing to try anything...and, do. As life spins out of control the impact of their poor choices affects more than just their own relationship. But, God shows up as a searching and seeking God.

A Runaway Is Found, A Poor Decision Is Exposed, And Faithful People are Tested. Text: Genesis 16: 1-16 16 Sarai, Abram’s wife, hadn’t yet produced a child. She had an Egyptian maid named Hagar. Sarai said to Abram, “God has not seen fit to let me have a child. Sleep with my maid. Maybe I can ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 16:1-16

Denomination: Foursquare

"who Are The Poor In Spirit?"

Contributed by Dr. Jerry Hulse on Jun 15, 2023

"To be poor in spirit" refers to one feeling spiritually broken due to life's challenges and difficulties. They have a genuine heart for God. This study will explore the characteristics of a person broken before God, which the Bible calls the "poor in spirit."

SCRIPTURAL REFERENCES (Psalms 113:7-8) (7) "He raiseth up the poor out of the dust, and lifteth the needy out of the dunghill;" (8) "That he may set him with princes, even with the princes of his ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 113:7-8, Matthew 5:3-11, Isaiah 66:1-2

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Poor You Have With You Always

Contributed by Gene Gregory on Apr 30, 2021

Next in series on John. Examines causes and response to poverty.

John 12 (2) You always have the poor with you - Read John 12:1-8 This morning I would like to address Jesus’ statement about poverty and the poor. In verse 8 Jesus says, “You always have the poor with you.” You always have the poor with you! Why is that? Why do you always have the poor with ...read more

Scripture: John 12:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

Simon Of Cyrene: A Poor And Blessed Man

Contributed by Benjamin Utomo on Mar 10, 2025

When Simon of Cyrene was forced to carry Jesus's cross, he probably was upset. But that was a blessing in disguise. If he had not been forced to carry Jesus’ cross, he might not have known Jesus and received His grace.

Let’s read Mark 15:16-32. Last week we learned that even though Pilate knew Jesus was innocent, he eventually gave in to the pressure of the crowd who wanted Jesus crucified. Verse 15 says: “Pilate, wanting to satisfy the crowd, released Barabbas for them. But he flogged Jesus and handed him over ...read more

Scripture: Mark 15:16-32, Romans 16:13, Luke 23:34, Matthew 16:24, Romans 8:28-29, Matthew 10:29, James 1:2-4  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

God Love 'em

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Jan 17, 2006

Sanctity of Life Sunday-- A focus on several groups God loves today, inc. the unborn. Link included to formatted text, and PowerPoint Presentation.

“God Love ‘em” Jeremiah 1:5 One of the most memorable moments in my life was when my wife returned home from an ultrasound and said, “there’s 2 of them…it’s twins!” And thru the next dozen or more ultrasounds we watched them grow, move, and fight! And as we’d look at them on the ultrasound ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 1:5

Denomination: Baptist

United We Serve

Contributed by Arlen Payne on Nov 24, 2002

In order for the work of God there much be unity in the church as demonstrated when Ezra and people of Israel rebuild the Temple in Jerusalem.

United We Serve Ezra 3:1-13 Reading: Ephesians 4:1-7 Intro: Ezra 1:1-4 The People of God had spent many years in captivity because of their sin. God had promised to bring them back to the promised land. King Cyrus, under the direction of the Lord offered send people back to Jerusalem to ...read more

Scripture: Ezra 3:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

Improving Your Serve Series

Contributed by Ray Ellis on Oct 7, 2002

Playing Tennis is compared to practicing the fundatmentals found in Proverbs 3:5-6 to find God’s purpose and plan for your life.

Improving Your Serve -Find God’s Plan for Your Life- Proverbs 3:5-6 Playing tennis has a lot in common with finding God’s plan for your life. I first started playing tennis in High School. I enjoyed getting out and hitting the ball as hard as I could with a wood racquet. I would try spinning ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 3:5-6

Denomination: Free Methodist

Saved And Serving -- Really!

Contributed by Robert Laymance on Dec 31, 2000

Encourage and Examination of the Christian Work.

The word "resolution" in Daniel Webster says that it is the quality of not allowing difficulties or opposition to affect one’s purpose. Christians will resolute to diet, to exercise, to set new personal goals,and most do this in good will. Remember that the Word says that we can do all things ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 61:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

Hearts Ablaze For Serving Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Jan 3, 2001

Thesis: We need to have hearts that are ablaze and that burn with the passion for serving God and serving each other. Only then will we find fulfillment and happiness in life! Only then will we make a difference for all eternity.

Hearts Ablaze for Serving? Thesis: We need to have hearts that are ablaze and that burn with the passion for serving God and serving each other. Only then will we find fulfillment and happiness in life! Only then will we make a difference for all eternity. Illustration: While I was helping to ...read more

Scripture: John 13:12-17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Made To Serve God Series

Contributed by Brian Moon on Mar 14, 2003

Part 5 of this series that is looking into the purpose’s of life and how to live them out. This message shows how we were made to serve God.

Living a Purpose Driven Life part 5 (Made to Serve God) Brian A. Moon (Based on the book Purpose Driven Life by Rick Warren) Welcome to week number 5 of the 40 Days of Purpose! We have been taking an in depth look at why on earth am I here, or what is the purpose of life. We discovered that ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:10, Job 10:8

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Serve One Another Series

Contributed by Rick Stacy on Mar 10, 2002

one of a series on Building Community

Building Community - Serve One Another "A community is a group of people who matter to you, and to whom you matter." I grew up in a community where everyone knew everyone else’s business and no one thought a thing of it - because we cared about each other. I grew up on Cherry Street in a ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 5:3-16

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ