Sermons on Rich And Poor: showing 31-45 of 64,053

Prosperity Gained Without Hard Work Will Dwindle Series

Contributed by Henry Trocino Jr. on Mar 28, 2017

Part 3 of the Sermon Series, "Rich Man Poor Man in Proverbs"

"One pretends to be rich, yet has nothing; another pretends to be poor, yet has great wealth. The ransom of a man’s life is his wealth, but a poor man hears no threat" (Prov. 13:7-8). "Wealth gained hastily will dwindle, but whoever gathers little by little will increase it" (Prov. 13:11). We ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 13:7-8, Proverbs 13:11

Denomination: Baptist

Give Generously To The Poor

Contributed by James Dina on Nov 16, 2020

A cup of water can quench the thirst of the poor, but a pack of food will turn their hearts to praise the Almighty God. Don't keep it all to yourself, give a portion to those that are in need.

GIVE GENEROUSLY TO THE POOR "Do not withhold good from those to whom it is due, When it is in the power of your hand to do so" (Proverbs 3:27) It is our duty to help those in need and to share what we have with the poor and needy (Hebrews 13:16); this favor is pleasing to Almighty ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 3:27, Proverbs 21:13, Hebrews 13:16

Denomination: Pentecostal

Rich Man And Poor Man

Contributed by Ted Sutherland on Jan 28, 2001

The way we behave toward people indicates what we really believe about God!

RICH MAN, POOR MAN James 2:1-13 The secretary picked up the phone and heard a very countryfied voice on the other end saying; “I want to talk to the head hog at the trough!” Puzzled, the secretary said, “Excuse me sir?” He repeated; “I want to talk to the head hog at the trough!” She then ...read more

Scripture: James 2:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

God Is An Equal Opportunity Employer

Contributed by Troy Mason on Jun 30, 2001

God created both rich and poor for His reasons, not ours.

GOD IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER Proverbs 22:2 Introduction – Story of Rockefeller interview. I met a millionaire in Hyde Co. His automatic response to the question, “How are you,” was “If I could just make that next nickel, I believe I would be alright.”. In this world there are only two ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 22:2

Denomination: Baptist

Sermon On Wealth & Poverty

Contributed by William Meakin on Oct 6, 2020

The rich and the poor meet together. The Lord is the maker of them all

Plato, the Athenian philosopher, once stated: “Wealth and Poverty: The one is the parent of luxury and indolence, the other of meanness and viciousness and both of discontent. Proverbs 22.2 informs us: “The rich and the poor meet together; the Lord is the maker of them all.” Life is like the two ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 8:18, Proverbs 28:19

Poverty Can Be Caused By Worthless Pursuits Series

Contributed by Henry Trocino Jr. on May 5, 2017

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

Scripture: Proverbs 28:19-20, Proverbs 28:23-25

Denomination: Baptist

The Rich (Or The Poor If They Place The Wrong Emphasis On Material Things) Series

Contributed by John Wright on Feb 2, 2010

James warns that the rich or the poor, if they place the wrong emphasis on material things can Can Fatten Themselves For A Spiritual Slaughter - And They Can Be Guilty Of Murdering The Just!

INTRODUCTION #26 1. Open your bibles to James 5:5&6. 2. In a previous lesson we discussed the first four verses of this chapter. In those verses we discussed three warnings that James gives. 1) Warning #1: The Misuse Of Wealth Will Bring Miseries! Even the poor can misuse material things and ...read more

Scripture: James 5:5-6

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Harvest: Haves & Have Nots

Contributed by Emms International on Aug 24, 2016

This is a sermon mainly designed to be used at Harvest in the UK which uses the harvest laws from Deut 24 to think about the God given responsibility that the "haves,", those with more than enough, have to the "have nots," those in real need.

HARVEST AND THE "HAVE'S" AND "HAVE NOTS" "When you reap your harvest in your field and forget a sheaf in the field, you shall not go back to get it. It shall be for the sojourner, the fatherless, and the widow, that the Lord your God may bless you in all the work of your hands. When you beat your ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 24:19-22

Denomination: *other

The Poor Little Rich Church Series

Contributed by Guy Mcgraw on Jun 22, 2011

The amazing riches in a church with nothing but all that Jesus wants for them.

Through many tribulations we must enter the kingdom of God. Acts 14:22 All who desire to live godly in Christ Jesus will be persecuted. 2 Tim 3:12 1 Pet 4:12 Jn 16:33 The second Church that received a letter from Jesus by the hand of John was Smyrna. In this letter there is not one word of ...read more

Poverty Is Powerlessness Series

Contributed by Henry Trocino Jr. on Mar 30, 2017

Part 6 of the Sermon Series, "Rich Man Poor Man in Proverbs"

"The poor use entreaties, but the rich answer roughly" (Prov. 18:23). Proverbs tells about the unfair disadvantages of the poor and the advantages of the rich (Prov. 18:23-19:7). Let us study the plight of the poor first, and then the rich in the following antithetical saying. "The poor use ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 18:23, Proverbs 19:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

Poverty Is Prevented By Diligence And Divine Sovereignty Series

Contributed by Henry Trocino Jr. on Mar 28, 2017

Part 2 of the Sermon Series, "Rich Man Poor Man in Proverbs"

"A wise son makes a glad father, but a foolish son is a sorrow to his mother. Treasures gained by wickedness do not profit, but righteousness delivers from death. The Lord does not let the righteous go hungry, but he thwarts the craving of the wicked. A slack hand causes poverty, but the hand of ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 10:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

Poverty Is A Consequence Of Injustice And Sin Series

Contributed by Henry Trocino Jr. on Mar 28, 2017

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

Scripture: Proverbs 13:22-25

Denomination: Baptist

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

Contributed by Henry Trocino Jr. on Mar 30, 2017

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

Poverty Is Better Than Dishonesty Series

Contributed by Henry Trocino Jr. on Mar 31, 2017

Part 8 of the Sermon Series, "Rich Man Poor Man in Proverbs"

"Whoever keeps the commandment keeps his life" (Prov. 19:16a). "Whoever is generous to the poor lends to the Lord and he will repay him for his deed" (Prov. 19:17). "A poor man is better than a liar" (Prov. 19:22b). "The fear of the Lord leads to life, and whoever has it rests satisfied; he will ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 19:16-17, Proverbs 19:22-23

Denomination: Baptist

Poverty Can Be Caused By The Love Of Pleasure Series

Contributed by Henry Trocino Jr. on Apr 1, 2017

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

Scripture: Proverbs 21:17, Proverbs 27:9, Ecclesiastes 2:10-11

Denomination: Baptist