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  • Henry Trocino Jr. avatar

    Poverty Can Be Caused By Excessive Consumption Series

    Contributed by Henry Trocino Jr. on Apr 9, 2017
     | 4,710 views

    Part 14 of the Sermon Series, "Rich Man Poor Man in Proverbs"

    "Hear, my son, and be wise, and direct your heart in the way. Be not among drunkards or among gluttonous eaters of meat, for the drunkard and the glutton will come to poverty, and slumber will clothe them with rags" (Prov. 23:19-21). The wise writer particularly addresses his words to a young ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Gene Gregory avatar

    A Christian Response To Poverty

    Contributed by Gene Gregory on Sep 25, 2005
    based on 45 ratings
     | 19,282 views

    A topical message on the causes and Christian response to poverty.

    A CHRISTIAN RESPONSE TO POVERTY For the past several month, we have been bombarded by news of hurricanes, and flooding. We have seen pictures of the devastation left behind in Mississippi, Alabama, and Louisiana, and the damage left by the latest storm in Texas. We as a denomination, and as a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Poverty Mindset

    Contributed by Jeff Van Wyk on Apr 13, 2013
    based on 4 ratings
     | 38,614 views

    One false concept is that poverty has some mysterious refining qualities. Some believe that it is spiritual to be poor. That is not the way God lives and neither does He want us to live that way. Just look how He blessed Abraham. The Bible teaches us that

    THE POVERTY MIND-SET Simply put, being poor is not having enough food, clothing, and shelter for your family. It is an urgent unmet need for more money and material possessions. Being poor can also be described as being without a dream that will take you out of poverty. One false concept is that ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

  • Henry Trocino Jr. avatar

    Poverty Can Be Caused By Worthless Pursuits Series

    Contributed by Henry Trocino Jr. on May 5, 2017
     | 6,653 views

    Part 17 of the Sermon Series, "Rich Man Poor Man in Proverbs"

    "Whoever works his land will have plenty of bread, but he who follows worthless pursuits will have plenty of poverty. A faithful man will abound with blessings, but whoever hastens to be rich will not go unpunished" (Prov. 28:19-20). There are two antithetical sayings in the chiasm of Proverbs ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Poverty Can Be Caused By The Love Of Pleasure Series

    Contributed by Henry Trocino Jr. on Apr 1, 2017
     | 4,355 views

    Part 9 of the Sermon Series, "Rich Man Poor Man in Proverbs"

    "Whoever loves pleasure will be a poor man; he who loves wine and oil will not be rich" (Prov. 21:17). The two lines in Proverbs 21:17 give synonymously parallel meanings in a chiasm, as follows: A Whoever loves B pleasure C will be a poor man C1 will not be rich B1 wine and oil A1 He who ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Henry Trocino Jr. avatar

    Poverty Caused By Oppression Is Reversed By Divine Judgment Series

    Contributed by Henry Trocino Jr. on Apr 16, 2017
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,854 views

    Part 15 of the Sermon Series, "Rich Man Poor Man in Proverbs"

    "A poor man who oppresses the poor is a beating rain that leaves no food" (Prov. 28:3). "Whoever multiplies his wealth by interest and profit gathers it for him who is generous to the poor" (Prov. 28:8). Having studied God’s principles on poverty and prosperity thus far in Proverbs, the question ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A Look At Poverty Series

    Contributed by Robert Higgins on Apr 17, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,971 views

    The two things that break God’s heart are people in need and people in greed. God’s people must be those who minister to those in need and never tainted by greed.

    1. Review and Overview a. We have been talking about letting God turn us inside out and change the focus of our lives from being self-centered, self-interested, and self-absorbed to that of a God centered, Kingdom minded, outward focused people of God. b. This transformation will not come about as ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Instruments Of Liberation Of The Poor Series

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Nov 11, 2016
     | 3,345 views

    it means working to eliminate the structural causes of poverty and to promote the integral development of the poor, as well as small daily acts of solidarity in meeting the real needs which we encounter.

    Thursday of the 32nd Week in Course 2016 Joy of the Gospel As we move into the last Sunday and last week of the liturgical year, we continue to be challenged by Jesus to follow Him all the way to death. We know not what that end shall be, except that He has promised to be with us. We live for the ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

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    Come Meet Jesus

    Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Nov 22, 2017
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,535 views

    Have we ever wanted Jesus to show Himself? Would we like to meet Jesus? Have we been walking right past Jesus without recognizing Him?

    Prelude Have we ever wanted Jesus to show Himself? Would we like to meet Jesus? Have we been walking right past Jesus without recognizing Him? Purpose: Let’s find Jesus in the needy. Plan: Let’s look at the Judgment of the Nations in Matthew 25:31-46, the Parable of the Sheep and Goats. Story: ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    The Poor You Have With You Always

    Contributed by Gene Gregory on Apr 30, 2021
     | 2,179 views

    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

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Henry Trocino Jr. avatar

    Poverty Is A Consequence Of Injustice And Sin Series

    Contributed by Henry Trocino Jr. on Mar 28, 2017
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,692 views

    Part 4 of the Sermon Series, "Rich Man Poor Man in Proverbs"

    "A good man leaves an inheritance to his children’s children, but the sinner’s wealth is laid up for the righteous. The fallow ground of the poor would yield much food, but it is swept away through injustice. Whoever spares the rod hates his son, but he who loves him is diligent to discipline him. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Is There Not A Cause? Series

    Contributed by Dave Rajoon on Jan 19, 2007
    based on 24 ratings
     | 67,333 views

    There are giants stalking the land and many people are too afraid to take up the challenge to stand and fight. David faced a giant one day and while everyone cowered and his brothers berated him, David asked: "Is there not a Cause?"

    BIG IDEA: Giants are stalking the land but the church seems to be burying its head in the sand. We must get up and fight because there is a cause. Introduction: David was the youngest of the eight sons of Jesse. Three of his brothers served in Saul’s army. There names were Eliab who was the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Cause Series

    Contributed by Lynn Malone on Feb 24, 2016
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,554 views

    The Church is called by Christ to be ON a mission. There is one reason that underlies the entirety of the mission--the crowds. This message explores the reasons Jesus called the Church to be on a mission.

    We began Mission: Possible last week with a serious look at the call for the church, in general, and disciples in particular to be ON a mission from God. It isn’t enough to see ourselves as being IN missions, but rather on a continuing mission. To be sure, being engaged in mission work is ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Stephen E. Trail avatar

    Is There Not A Cause

    Contributed by Stephen E. Trail on May 18, 2015
     | 6,371 views

    A sermon to encourage believers to stand for the faith.

    "Is There Not a Cause?" 1 Samuel 17:1-58 1 Samuel 17:29 And David said, What have I now done? Is there not a cause? Introduction: I. The Powerful Adversary a. A traditional enemy The Philistines seem to have had an off again on again relationship with Israel. They we located ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • MELVIN NEWLAND avatar

    Is There Not A Cause?

    Contributed by Melvin Newland on May 19, 2015
    based on 4 ratings
     | 19,563 views

    "Is there not a cause?" David's question is a pretty good question today, too. What are we concerned about? What cause motivates our lives, our church? You see, we need a cause that motivates us! (Powerpoints available - #158)

    MELVIN M. NEWLAND, MINISTER RIDGE CHAPEL, KANSAS, OK (Powerpoints used with this message are available for free. Just email me at mnewland@sstelco.com and request #158.) (Revised: 2019) TEXT: 1 Samuel 17:20 29; Deuteronomy 6:7 A. In the New King James Version of the Bible, in 1 Samuel ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ