Sermons on spiritually poor:

Blessed Are The Poor Series

Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Oct 27, 2008

A backwards look at how the poor are blessed. Part 2 of 9

October 5, 2008 Blessed are the Poor Matthew 5:1-3 One Sunday after worship was over a little boy told the pastor, “When I grow up, I’m going to give you some money. The pastor replied, “Well, thank you, but why?” “Because my daddy says you’re one of the poorest preachers we’ve ever had.” Being ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

The Poor In Spirit Series

Contributed by D. Greg Ebie on Jan 27, 2004

The Beatitudes: Building Blocks to Be Like Jesus #1

In Matthew 5 Jesus begins the Sermon on the Mount with what we have called the beatitudes . What are the beatitudes and how do they apply to the Christian life? Over the next several weeks we’re going to take a closer look at these paradoxical statements of joy. Why would I call the beatitudes ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:3

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Poor In Spirit Series

Contributed by Edward Cook on Jun 8, 2003

This is the first sermon in a series on the Beatitudes in Matthew 5.

The Poor in Spirit Scripture reading: Matt. 4:23 - 5:16. Text: Matt. 5:3. I. INTRODUCTION Part of the Sermon on the Mount 1. Make a few remarks about the sermon generally. a. The longest recorded continuous discourse of our Lord. The greatest single sermon of all time. b. Remember Who is ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:3

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Declaring Spiritual Bankruptcy Series

Contributed by Johann Neethling on Jul 8, 2006

Examination of the first BE-Attitude: Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the Kingdom of Heaven

PURSUING HAPPINESS : Declaring Spiritual Bankruptcy Matthew 5:1-12 1. This past Tuesday our nation celebrated its 230th year of Independence and one of the most famous phrases in the Declaration of Independence, listed as one of the “unalienable rights of man” is “Life, liberty, and the pursuit of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:1-12

Denomination: United Methodist

Pride And The Poor In Spirit

Contributed by Chris Mccarthy on Jan 11, 2011

This series is a study of the seven deadly sins contrasted with solutions found in the Beatitudes from Matthew 5. This second sermon uses the popular stories of the Prodigal Son and the Rich Man and Lazarus to contrast being proud against being poor in sp

Pride and the Poor in Spirit Seven Sins and Solutions THE STORY IS TOLD OF A MAN WHO HAD A DREAM IN WHICH AN ANGEL showed him two doors — one marked Heaven and the other Hell. Curious, the man went to the door marked Hell. Inside he saw an unhappy sight. Twelve emaciated people sat around a ...read more

Scripture: Luke 16:19-27

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Welfare Of The Poor Series

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

Poor are owners of Poverty. God commands to have concern for POOR, needy, widows, oppressed and aged. They are poor because they are deprived of their privileges, cheated, defrauded by the powerful. B How often we are disheartened to see how justice is denied to the poor and needy.

Theme: Welfare of the Poor Text: Psalm 112:1-10 I greet you all in the name of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ. We praise God the grace given to all of us to cope up with Lockdown for more than 68 days. By the grace of God, we are privileged to participate in the online Sunday Services and ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 112:1-10

Denomination: Methodist

Poor In Spirit Series

Contributed by Troy Borst on Jul 6, 2020

Pray that we would understand our place in God’s order and obediently take our place. Pray for humility to understand our sinfulness and what Jesus has done for us. Pray that we stay in step with the Holy Spirit and ask the Holy Spirit to mold our hearts to understand who we are.

BEATITUDES SERIES: POOR IN SPIRIT MATTHEW 5:3 #Beatitudes WHAT DOES IT LOOK LIKE TO BE “POOR IN SPIRIT?” EXAMPLE IN ISAIAH 6 READ Isaiah 6:1-5 “In the year that King Uzziah died, I saw the Lord seated on a throne, high and exalted, and the train of His robe filled the temple. 2 Above Him were ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:3, Isaiah 6:1-5, Luke 5:1-8, Luke 18:11-14

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Giving To The Poor

Contributed by Roddy Chestnut on Oct 18, 2000

Thesis: There is a tension between being generous people & responsible stewards.

Thesis: There is a tension between being generous people & responsible stewards. Intro.: 1. Illust. "The Good Woman of Szechwan" is a play by Bertolt Brecht. The play captures the tension between being generous and being responsible. Shen Teh is a poor Chinese woman who one day shows hospitality ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 10:16

A Poor Brother

Contributed by Bo Dunford on Dec 22, 2000

Our attitude toward soul-winning

LUKE 15:25-32 "A POOR BROTHER" * This whole chapter is a parable, but in three stories. * Lost sheep - represent lost sinners; * Lost coin - represents lost talents; * Lost son - represents lost fellowship. * Although three stories are involved, they all ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:25-32

Denomination: Baptist

Give To Poor Series

Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on Sep 6, 2021

The significance of giving to the poor, and its relationship with being thankful to God is found in Matthew 6:1-4.

GIVE TO POOR - Matthew 6:1-4 Greetings The Lord is good; his love endures forever. I greet you all in the name of our Lord and Saviour, Jesus Christ. This evening, I would like to share the significance of giving to the poor, and its relationship with being thankful to God. We would meditate from ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:1-4

Denomination: Methodist

"Blessed Are The Poor"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Oct 30, 2007

What does this mean for the Church in 21st Century America?

“Blessed Are the Poor” Luke 6:20-31 By: Ken Sauer, Pastor, Grace UMC, Soddy Daisy, TN www.gbgm-umc.org/grace-sdtn Right before our Gospel Lesson for this morning we are told beginning in verse 17 that, “[Jesus] went with them and stood on a level place. A large crowd of his disciples were ...read more

Scripture: Luke 6:20-31

Denomination: United Methodist

Service To The Poor Series

Contributed by Mike Wilkins on Nov 30, 2004

The bible teaches us that to truely live in this life and the next, we must serve the poor.

Keys of Life – Service August 29, 2004 Isaiah 58:9b-12 According to the advertisers, what brings life? Lotto Super 7 TV Ad Destinator Professor Posh Jesse Streets The Splurger Cosmetica Relaxo 2-Weeks-Notice-Man Email Spam Money Weightloss Sex It’s easy to believe them – the ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 58:9-12

Denomination: *other

"Blessed Are The Poor"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Jul 2, 2011

Jesus' call on our lives is biblically radical.

Luke 6:20-26 “Blessed are the Poor” By: Ken Sauer, Pastor of East Ridge United Methodist Church, Chattanooga, TN eastridgeumc.org Right before our Gospel Lesson for this morning we are told, beginning in verse 17 that, “[Jesus] went…and stood on a level place. A large ...read more

Scripture: Luke 6:20-26

Denomination: United Methodist

To Remember The Poor Series

Contributed by Tim Smith on Mar 17, 2011

All throughout scripture, we see the priority God has with the poor. We are called to participate in that inititative

To Remember the Poor Luke 1:46-55 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KLkNGyPq90E Somehow this is what we've turned Christmas into. When did Christmas become all about us? The Madison Avenue version of Christmas with the angels, glitter and gold, and cheap plastic Santas and snowmen and Christmas ...read more

Denomination: Methodist

Good News For The Poor And Infirm

Contributed by Charles Scott on Jan 11, 2008

Jesus came to restore the whole man, both physically and spiritually as evidenced by his healing of the Leper.

Lk 4__14-22 and 5__12-13 Proclaim glad tidings to the poor Friday after Epiphany First Reading 1 Jn 4:19–5:4 Beloved, we love God because he first loved us. If anyone says, “I love God,” but hates his brother, he is a liar; for whoever does not love a brother whom he has seen cannot ...read more

Denomination: Anglican