Sermons on The Poor Christians:

Look Both Ways Before You Cross PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 19, 2023

To understand and embody God's boundless love for all people, regardless of their earthly status, and to elevate others rather than looking down on them, reflecting His grace and mercy in our lives.

Good morning, church family! Let's get our hearts ready and open to receive today's sermon from Luke 16, the story of the rich man and the poor man, Lazarus. This tale is a powerful reminder of God's elevation of the poor and the danger of looking down on others. Someone once said, "God's love is ...read more

Scripture: Luke 16:19-31

Topics: Rich Man, Poor Man

Rich! Series

Contributed by Greg Nance on Apr 26, 2015

The Bible tells us a lot about being rich. Jesus, James and Paul all taught on this subject.

Luke 16:9-13 James 5:1-6, 1:9-11; 2:5-7; 1 Timothy 6:9-12, 17-19. Read all texts first. Jesus, James and Paul address one of the easiest traps to fall into here. It is so easy to be enamored by wealth and intimidated by the wealthy. Dreaming about and desiring to be rich are as common as human ...read more

Scripture: James 5:1-6

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

"Jesus' Mission Statement"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Jan 30, 2013

How does Jesus' Mission Statement effect you?

Luke 4:14-21 “Jesus’ Mission Statement” In 1977 NASA launched Voyager 1 and Voyager 2 to explore the galaxy. A recording called The Sounds of Earth was attached to each of the twin spacecrafts—it was a message from earth to anyone out there in the universe who ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:14-21

Denomination: United Methodist

"love Has Its Reasons"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Apr 5, 2019

A sermon about worshiping God with all we have.

“Love Has its Reasons” John 12:1-8 Our Gospel Lesson for this morning is really a continuation of John Chapter 11. If you didn’t read John Chapter 11 this past week—if you didn’t see the email I sent out-- I encourage you, when you go home today or sometime in the next few days, to read ...read more

Scripture: John 12:1-8

Denomination: United Methodist

Week Six Giving Series

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Apr 28, 2023

Tithes, offerings and benvolence.

TITHES AND OFFERINGS I. INTRODUCTION The previous lesson covered service and spiritual gifts. And though it is often difficult to persuade people to put their gift into effect through service, convincing them of their obligation to tithe and give offerings is even more difficult. One of the ...read more

Scripture: Malachi 3:8-10, Galatians 3:15-18, 1 Corinthians 16:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

I Was Naked Series

Contributed by Sherm Nichols on Sep 21, 2015

4th in this series. Borrowed from a concept by Tim Cook, a fellow preacher. A study of Matthew 25, and how the Church can put it into practice.

Intro: How did you decide what to put on this morning? I usually put on what my wife says I can wear. That’s why, if anyone ever says to me, “Oh, you look nice in that!” I can tell them, “My wife dresses me nice.” It’s true. If it matches, or anything close ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:31-46

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Unveiling Of The Kingdom Of God In The Beatitudes (1) Series

Contributed by Ron Tuit on Feb 5, 2013

The Beatitudes proclaimed on the Jesus' famous "Sermon on the Mount" are often misunderstood. This message examines the first four "happy sayings" as well as the explosion of miracles which preceded this meg- meeting on the mount.

The Unveiling of the Kingdom of God in the Beatitudes (1) Matthew 4:23- 5:1-6 Matthew 4:23 “Jesus was going throughout all Galilee, teaching in their synagogues and proclaiming the gospel of the kingdom, and healing every kind of disease and every kind of sickness among the people. 24 The ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Amos - 4 Series

Contributed by Dan Cormie on Aug 4, 2010

They trample on the heads of the poor as upon the dust of the ground and deny justice to the oppressed.

Dakota Community Church May 2, 2010 Amos 4 I want to move forward in our study of the book of Amos by looking at a couple of the themes given as reason for the coming judgment upon the people of God. Here is an e-mail Sean Goulet received this week at the lighthouse mission: To whom this may ...read more

Scripture: Amos 2:6-7

Denomination: Mennonite

Show Love, Not Favoritism (James 2:1-13) Series

Contributed by Garrett Tyson on May 27, 2022

Favoritism is a tricky thing. But we need to copy God's example, in honoring the poor. Also, my first crack at unpacking "kingdom" in light of Scot McKnight's book Kingdom Conspiracy.

Let's start today by reading James 2:1-4: (1) My brothers, don't, with partiality, hold the faith of our glorious Lord, Jesus Christ. ["w/partiality" =focused] (2) For suppose someone should enter your assembly with a gold ring on his finger, with fine clothing. Now, also a ...read more

Scripture: James 2:1-13

I Was A Stranger Series

Contributed by Sherm Nichols on Sep 21, 2015

5th in this series. Concept borrowed by work from Tim Cook, a fellow preacher. A study of Mt 25 and how the Church should practice it.

Intro: Matthew 25:31-46 (NIV) 31 "When the Son of Man comes in his glory, and all the angels with him, he will sit on his throne in heavenly glory. 32 All the nations will be gathered before him, and he will separate the people one from another as a shepherd separates the sheep from the goats. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:31-46

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Butchered Bible 3 Series

Contributed by Rick Boyne on Feb 10, 2014

We are to care for the poor.

The Butchered Bible 3 February 9, 2014 Morning Service Immanuel Baptist Church, Wagoner, OK Rick Boyne Message Point: We are to care for the poor. Focus Passage: Matthew 26:6-13 Supplemental Passage: For there will never cease to be poor in the land. Therefore I command you, 'You shall open ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 26:6-13

Denomination: Baptist

Economy Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Aug 19, 2012

As we consider politics according to the Bible, we examine what the Bible has to say about the economy.

Scripture Years ago I came across the following somewhat humorous view of the economic policies of different political systems: • In Communism, if you have two cows, the government takes both of them and gives you part of the milk. • In Socialism, if you have two cows, the government ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:32-37

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Por Favor, Denle En General A Los Pobres

Contributed by James Dina on Nov 21, 2020

Quien cierre el oído al grito del pobre, él mismo llamará y no será atendido, pero el Señor salvará al pobre de todos los problemas. Los bienes que retenemos a los necesitados testificarán contra nosotros el día del juicio.

POR FAVOR, DENLE EN GENERAL A LOS POBRES "No niegues el bien a quienes lo merecen, cuando está en tu poder hacerlo" (Proverbios 3:27) Es nuestro deber hacer el bien a los necesitados y compartir lo que tenemos con los pobres y necesitados (Hebreos 13:16); Este favor agrada a Dios ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 3:27, Proverbs 19:17

Denomination: Pentecostal

Mangyaring Bigyan Ng Masagana Ang Mga Maralita (Please Give Generously To The Poor)

Contributed by James Dina on Nov 21, 2020

Sinumang magsasara ng kanyang tainga sa pagsusumamo ng mga maralita ay tatawagin siya at hindi sasagutin kundi ililigtas ng Panginoon ang mga maralita sa lahat ng problema. Ang mga kalakal na ipinagkait natin sa mga nangangailangan ay magpapatotoo laban sa atin sa araw ng paghuhukom.

MANGYARING BIGYAN NG MASAGANA ANG MGA MARALITA (PLEASE GIVE GENEROUSLY TO THE POOR) "Huwag mong ikait ang mabuti sa kinauukulan, pagka nasa kapangyarihan ng iyong kamay na ito'y gawin." (Mga Kawikaan 3:27) Tungkulin nating gumawa ng mabuti sa mga taong gusto at ibahagi ang mayroon ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 3:27, Proverbs 19:17

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Least Of These

Contributed by Derrick Tuper on Jun 27, 2021

The title is taken from Jesus' words in Mt. 25 when he said, 'whatever you did for the least of these brothers of mine you did for me'. Let's look at how Jesus ministered to the less fortunate.

THE LEAST OF THESE The title is taken from Jesus' words in Mt. 25 when he said, 'whatever you did for the least of these brothers of mine you did for me'. Jesus didn't use that phrase to indicate that the people he was referring to were the least important. In fact, in Luke 9:48 ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:23-25, Matthew 15:29-31, Matthew 9:9-13, 2 Timothy 1:16, Luke 19:1-10, James 1:27, Matthew 25:34-40  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ