Podcasts about poor in spirit

Pastor Derek starts a new Series based on Ephesians 5:18: "Be being filled with the Spirit." Explore the transformative power of living a life led and empowered by the Holy Spirit, and the importance of trust and submission to God's Spirit within us. This message emphasises the continual need to be filled with the Spirit, who is always available to help us, and how it impacts our soul, bringing righteousness, love, peace, and joy. Discover how to live under grace, and draw upon the Holy Spirit's power in your daily life. Through the Beatitudes we discover the key heart attitudes to live in the fullness of the Spirit.

Jesus' Sermon on the Mount opens with a startling observation: “Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.” Flying in the face of human reasoning, Jesus asserts that it is those who humble themselves who will find their way to His kingdom. This coming Sunday, in a sermon entitled “Blessed Are the Poor in Spirit,” we will discuss how one develops this disposition and how to keep pride from blinding us to the great promise Jesus has made.Recorded on August 16, 2026

"Blessed Are The Poor In Spirit" Pastor Kody Hughes 8.9.26

"Happy Are The Poor In Spirit" Pastor Daniel Kraft 8.9.26

"Blessed Are The Poor In Spirit!" Pastor Stephen McCoy 8.9.26

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This week Pastor Seth begins our series on the Beatitudes, exploring Jesus' declaration that the poor in spirit and those who mourn are truly blessed. 

What does it really mean to be blessed?As we begin our new series, Blessed?, Pastor Dale Oquist walks through the opening of Jesus' Sermon on the Mount and explores one of His most surprising statements:"Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven."The Beatitudes turn our understanding of blessing upside down. Jesus isn't giving commands or describing virtues to achieve. He's extending an invitation and making a promise to those who feel broken, overlooked, weary, and in need of hope.The Kingdom of God isn't reserved for those who have it all together. It's for those who know they don't.In this message, you'll discover:- Why the Beatitudes are an invitation, not a list of commands- What Jesus meant by "poor in spirit"- How God's Kingdom is radically different from the values of our culture- Why brokenness becomes the doorway into God's Kingdom- How hope is found in God's promises, even during life's hardest seasons- Why your past doesn't have to determine your future- How Jesus welcomes the overlooked, hurting, and weary into His Kingdom

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In Luke 18, Jesus said that blessed are the poor in spirit. Do you believe that? Today, Brett Andrews share how blessed it is to be poor in spirit. Share your stories, prayer requests, or your response to this devotional in the comments below.If you would like to know more about New Life, who we are, what we believe, or when we meet, visit http://newlife.church. Or you can fill out a digital connection card at http://newlife.church/connect - we would love to get to know you better!

Listen in this week as Lead Pastor Daniel Bridgman kicks off our new series   :The Upside Down Kingdom with a sermon enetitled Poor In Spirit, teaching from Matthew 5, focusing on the idea of God's favor coming to those who approach the Father with empty hands.

In Luke 18, Jesus said that blessed are the poor in spirit. Do you believe that? Today, Brett Andrews share how blessed it is to be poor in spirit. Share your stories, prayer requests, or your response to this devotional in the comments below.If you would like to know more about New Life, who we are, what we believe, or when we meet, visit http://newlife.church. Or you can fill out a digital connection card at http://newlife.church/connect - we would love to get to know you better!

One of our favorite questions to ask when folks gather around City Church is: what version of you is showing up today? Sometimes people answer happy, energized, focused, grateful. And sometimes people answer sad, discouraged, exhausted, anxious. Is there room in the life of faith for all of ourselves, for the broken or tired parts as well as the strong and beautiful? Come explore with us this Sunday as we look at Jesus's words of blessing for the poor in spirit.

This week's preacher: Dr. Davis Chappell Our Scripture reading: Matthew 4:23-5:3

Mario Hernández | Recorded May 2, 2026

Mario Hernández | Recorded May 2, 2026

What did Jesus actually mean by "blessed are the poor in spirit"? It's the first line of the Beatitudes, the opening of the most famous sermon ever preached, and it's almost the opposite of what most of us picture when we imagine the good life. In this message from Matthew 5:3, we walk through what "poor in spirit" really means, and why Jesus says the good life belongs not to the people who have it all together, but to the ones who come empty.We tend to fill in the blank "Blessed is the one who…" with success, security, or having our life in order. Jesus fills it in differently. Using the picture of a full cup and an empty cup, this teaching unpacks why the kingdom of heaven is available right now, not later, not after you've earned it, to anyone willing to come to God open-handed. It's an honest look at the Sermon on the Mount, grace, and what it means to stop striving and start receiving.Support the show

July 26, 2026David ComstockJesus begins the Sermon on the Mount with words that challenge everything our culture celebrates. In Matthew 5:1–12, He teaches that the kingdom of heaven belongs to those who recognize their need for God, revealing that true blessing begins with humility and dependence—not achievement.In this message from our Blessed series, we explore:Why God's kingdom is received, not achievedHow our heart posture shapes our experience of God's presenceWhat it means to be "poor in spirit"How Jesus transforms our desires and gives us a kingdom imaginationThe world tells us to chase success, control, and self-sufficiency. Jesus invites us into something better: a life shaped by surrender, filled with His presence, and transformed by His kingdom. When we make room for Him, He fills us with the life we were created for.

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Experience the profound beauty of humility and God's faithfulness through Hannah's heartfelt prayer.In this episode, we explore the depth of being 'poor in spirit' and how it opens the doors to the kingdom of heaven. Join us for a powerful journey through Hannah's prayer, reflecting on our need for divine guidance and grace.Today's Bible verse is Matthew 5:3, from the King James Version.Download the Pray.com app for more Christian content including, Daily Prayers, Inspirational Testimonies, and Bedtime Bible Stories.Pray.com is the digital destination for faith. With over 5,000 daily prayers, meditations, bedtime stories, and cinematic stories inspired by the Bible, the Pray.com app has everything you need to keep your focus on the Lord. Make Prayer a priority and download the #1 App for Prayer and Sleep today in the Apple app store or Google Play store. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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Jerome Daniels continues our series on The Beatitudes, speaking from Matthew 5.

Send us Fan MailGrace and peace to you I hope all is well and that yo are enjoying season 20.This week we discuss the reality of how being poor in spirit leads to our firm foundation In Christ. We are nothing without Jesus and when we finally acknowledge this fact our whole world starts to change for HimEnjoyBig Love Jeff and TamaraSupport the show

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“Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.” (Matthew 5:3 NKJV) Jesus began His Sermon on the Mount with these words: “Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven” (Matthew 5:3 NKJV). The word translated as poor comes from a verb that means “to shrink, cower, or cringe.” It describes a destitute person or someone who is completely dependent on others for help. You’ll notice, however, that Jesus didn’t just say, “Blessed are the poor.” He said, “Blessed are the poor in spirit.” Jesus wasn’t addressing people’s economic situation but rather their spiritual condition. Let’s not miss the implications of His words. Blessed, or happy, are the people who recognize their spiritual poverty apart from God. Blessed, or happy, are those who recognize what they really are in God’s sight: lost, hopeless, and helpless. Apart from Jesus Christ, everyone is spiritually poor. Regardless of our education, accomplishments, or religious knowledge, we’re all spiritually destitute. We may be tempted to look at someone who’s in prison or who’s down and out or who’s struggling with drug addiction and think, “Now, there’s someone who’s spiritually destitute.” We may be tempted to compare ourselves favorably with them. Maybe we’ve lived a relatively refined life. Maybe we have a good education or have accomplished certain things. If so, we may conclude, “I’m not as destitute as that person.” In one sense, that may be true. But in another sense, it isn’t true at all. Before God, all people are spiritually destitute and unable to help themselves. Some people have a hard time admitting this. It’s difficult for us to acknowledge we need to reach out to God and need His forgiveness. We prefer the illusion of being spiritually self-sufficient, of being good enough in and of ourselves. But the Bible doesn’t give us that option. What do we have to offer God—our righteousness? Romans 3:10 says, “No one is righteous—not even one” (NLT). Our good works? Isaiah 64:6 says, “We are all infected and impure with sin. When we display our righteous deeds, they are nothing but filthy rags” (NLT). The only thing we can offer God is our sincere humility. James 4:10 says, “Humble yourselves before the Lord, and he will lift you up in honor” (NLT). To receive the blessings Jesus talked about, we must embrace our status as being poor in spirit. We were created to bring glory to God, not to ourselves. When we prioritize Him by humbling ourselves, we connect to our original purpose. We find a soul-deep sense of satisfaction and fulfillment. We discover our spiritual potential when we acknowledge our spiritual poverty. Reflection question: How do you maintain a spirit of humility in your relationship with God? Harvest Crusade tickets are fully claimed—but it’s not too late to participate and witness what God does on July 11. Invite your loved ones to watch online with you and make sure you join the waitlist in case more tickets become available. — The audio production of the podcast "Greg Laurie: Daily Devotions" utilizes Generative AI technology. This allows us to deliver consistent, high-quality content while preserving Harvest's mission to "know God and make Him known." All devotional content is written and owned by Pastor Greg Laurie. Listen to the Greg Laurie Podcast Become a Harvest PartnerSupport the show: https://harvest.org/supportSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Eric Johnson Matthew 5:3  Most of us read the Sermon on the Mount and feel the gap between the life Jesus describes and the life we actually live. This week, Jesus meets us right there. The Beatitudes aren't a checklist of people Jesus is searching for — they're a picture of who we're becoming.

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Continuing the summer series on the Beatitudes, Pastor Scott Engebretson tackles our tendency to make false assumptions about life, work, and faith. Zooming in on Matthew 5:3, Scott unpacks the countercultural definition of what it means to be "poor in spirit." He explains that kingdom flourishing doesn't come from getting louder, bigger, or more self-reliant, but from a posture of spiritual bankruptcy—admitting our emptiness and decreasing so that Christ can increase. Even in the midst of a dry spiritual drought, Scott invites the community to step out of self-sufficiency, embrace a posture of humility, and receive the refreshing overflow that Jesus promises to those who know their need for Him. For more information about the church, please visit northwestvineyard.org.

A new series begins. In a world shaped by empire, fear, power, and performance, Jesus announces a radically different way to be human. In Part 1 of Unlearning Empire, we explore why Jesus calls the poor in spirit blessed—and how the Beatitudes confront everything empire tells us about success, strength, and worth.   Follow us on social media! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/viningslake Facebook: https://facebook.com/viningslake TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@viningslake

What does it really mean to be blessed? In a world that equates blessing with success, comfort, and status, Jesus offers a radically different vision. In this series, Blessed, we'll discover the surprising path to a life of deep joy and purpose. Jesus redefines what it means to live under God's favor. This is an invitation to embrace a kingdom perspective—one that turns our assumptions upside down and forms us into people who reflect the heart of Jesus.

Wednesday May 20, 2026 Open: Every one of us battles a stubborn monster called reality.... for full notes: https://www.cgtruth.org/index.php?proc=msg&sf=vw&tid=3296

Matthew 5:3 – Poor in Spirit

God's very best blessings belong to the ones who know they're the least deserving of them. Brett McDonald | Senior Pastor

God's very best blessings belong to the ones who know they're the least deserving of them. Brett McDonald | Senior Pastor

This week for Senior Sunday, Student Minister Nathan Slonaker preached a one-off message from Matthew 5:1-3 about dependence. Nathan reminded us that the Christian life is not about growing into self-sufficiency, but about growing into a deeper dependence on God. He challenged us to resist pride and the illusion of independence, encouraging us instead to live with a posture of humility, prayer, and continual reliance on God's grace.

In this message from Matthew 5, Pastor Caleb teaches through the first two Beatitudes: “Blessed are the poor in spirit” and “Blessed are those who mourn.” This sermon explores humility, dependence on God, surrender to Jesus, grief, repentance, and the comfort God brings through His presence, forgiveness, and restoration.Click here to view the episode transcript. (00:00) - Welcome and Introduction to the Beatitudes (00:44) - Understanding the Sermon on the Mount (02:10) - Why Crowds Traveled to Hear Jesus (04:35) - A Different Kind of Revolution (06:13) - The Beatitudes Must Lead Us to Jesus (07:24) - Matthew 5 and the First Two Beatitudes (07:50) - What Does Blessed Really Mean? (11:45) - Present Assurance and Future Promise (13:10) - What It Means to Be Poor in Spirit (15:52) - Solomon and the Emptiness of Life Without God (20:24) - The Kingdom of Heaven and Full Dependence on God (27:07) - Depend on God Daily, Not Just in Crisis (29:23) - Blessed Are Those Who Mourn (31:29) - Learning to Grieve in a Healthy Way (35:06) - Mourning Sin, Suffering, and What Breaks God's Heart (37:16) - God's Comfort, Forgiveness, and Restoration

What does it mean to be “poor in spirit” and why is that character trait a prerequisite for inheriting the kingdom of heaven? Let's fully explore this mystery even going back to the original Greek to pull back the veil revealing hidden truths. Then, let's find out what our inheritance is and lay claim to it. This revelation is the portal leading to the other eight beatitudes spoken during the Sermon on the Mount.Ministry website: www.shreveministries.org Comparative religion website: www.thetruelight.net The “Catholic Project” website: www.toCatholicswithlove.org Video channel: www.YouTube.com/mikeshreveministries All audio-podcasts are shared in a video format on our YouTube channel. Mail: P.O. Box 4260, Cleveland, TN 37320 / Phone: 423-478-2843Get Mike Shreve's book revealing the spiritual identity of God's people: WHO AM I? Dynamic Declarations of Who You Are in ChristGet Mike Shreve's book comparing Catholicism to biblical Christianity The Beliefs of the Catholic Church, 25 Questions Comparing Doctrines, Practices and Traditions to Scripture.Mike Shreve's other podcast Revealing the True Light—a study on comparative religion themes, as well as mysterious or controversial biblical subjects: https://www.charismapodcastnetwork.com/show/revealingthetruelight

beatitude: BLESSEDNESS (how to be blessed)BLESSED (Makarios) = FAVORED by God; divine happinessBlessed means HAPPINESS in spite of my CIRCUMSTANCES.Matthew 5:3-10 Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. Blessed are those who mourn, for they will be comforted. Blessed are the meek, for they will inherit the earth. Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they will be filled. Blessed are the merciful, for they will be shown mercy. Blessed are the pure in heart, for they will see God. Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called children of God. Blessed are those who are persecuted because of righteousness, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.These blessed statements REVEAL where TRUE HAPPINESS is found.Matthew 5:3 NLT God blesses those who are poor and realize their need for him, for the Kingdom of Heaven is theirs.Matthew 5:3 GWT Blessed are those who recognize they are spiritually helpless. The kingdom of heaven belongs to them. Matthew 5:3 CEV God blesses those people who depend only on him. They belong to the kingdom of heaven!Poor in spirit means accepting our spiritual BANKRUPTCY and complete DEPENDENCE on Jesus' forgiveness and grace.WHAT DOES IT MEAN TO BE POOR IN SPIRIT? 1. I admit that no amount of MATERIAL WEALTH will satisfy my soul.The MORE we have, the LESS we may think we need God. The LESS we have, the EASIER it can be to acknowledge our need for God.Matthew 19:23-24 Then Jesus said to his disciples, “Truly I tell you, it is hard for someone who is rich to enter the kingdom of heaven. Again I tell you, it is easier for a camel to go through the eye of a needle than for someone who is rich to enter the kingdom of God.”2. I admit that no amount of SELF-RIGHTEOUSNESS will make me right with God.Matthew 7:22-23 MSG I can see it now—at the Final Judgment thousands strutting up to me and saying, ‘Master, we preached the Message, we bashed the demons, our super-spiritual projects had everyone talking.' And do you know what I am going to say? ‘You missed the boat. GOOD people don't go to heaven, FORGIVEN people do.Romans 3:23 for all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God,Romans 6:23 For the wages of sin is death, but the gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord.3. I admit that I am SPIRITUALLY BANKRUPT, and only JESUS can pay for my sins and make me whole.

What does it mean to be poor in spirit—and why is it the pivot of human life and history? In this episode of Faith & Family Bible Study, Steve Wood explains how the Beatitudes describe the inner life of Christ formed in the believer, not a checklist of steps. Focusing on the first Beatitude, Steve traces the root of human suffering to pride in Genesis, connects it to modern moral relativism, marriage struggles, and end-times warnings, and shows why humility before God is essential today. A timely call to dethrone the self and live fully united to Christ. For more resources, visit us online at www.BibleforCatholics.com.

If only “poor in spirit” would mean just "plain ol' poor"! Financially I mean. It would be a lot easier to achieve than what everyone is called to in the Beatitudes. Financial poverty is easier to achieve than spiritual poverty. It certainly would require less of me. This is worth figuring out, for the inheritance of a KINGDOM is at stake.  As the Lord allows, I am here most every day. Will you join me?https://youtu.be/TXTqPykQg3U

The Mayor of NYC has a new tax on rich people in NYC. It, of course, will cause even more rich people to leave the city, but he doesn't care. We compare this policy with Jesus' Sermon on the Mount, "Blessed are the poor in spirit."

The Mayor of NYC has a new tax on rich people in NYC. It, of course, will cause even more rich people to leave the city, but he doesn't care. We compare this policy with Jesus' Sermon on the Mount, "Blessed are the poor in spirit."

When Jesus sat down to preach His most famous sermon, He pronounced a series of surprising blessings. Today, R.C. Sproul introduces the Beatitudes and explains what it truly means to be blessed by God. Get R.C. Sproul's commentary on the gospel of Matthew with your donation: https://gift.renewingyourmind.org/   Live outside the U.S. and Canada? Request the Matthew commentary ebook with your donation: https://www.renewingyourmind.org/global Get 3 free months of Tabletalk, the Bible study magazine from Ligonier Ministries. Begin your risk-free trial today: https://www.trytabletalk.com/   Meet Today's Teacher:   R.C. Sproul (1939–2017) was founder of Ligonier Ministries, first minister of preaching and teaching at Saint Andrew's Chapel, first president of Reformation Bible College, and executive editor of Tabletalk magazine. Renewing Your Mind is a donor-supported outreach of Ligonier Ministries. Explore all of our podcasts: https://www.ligonier.org/podcasts