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In Kingdom Manifesto: The Revolution of the Blessed, Jesus launches a movement that challenges the world's idea of success. His Beatitudes are a manifesto for a new kind of revolution—one built on mercy, meekness, and grace. Together, we'll discover what it means to live beautifully and courageously in a world desperate for something different.
Join Bay City Director Tamara Schlatter along with Senior Pastor Josh Pardee and Executive Pastor Nate Murray as they explore the message from week 1 of our current series titled Kingdom Manifesto.
In this episode, we look a the first beatitude a little closer, and we find that learning to live open handed opens us up to receive all that God has for us!
What does it really mean to live well? In a world that equated the "good life" with success, comfort, and self-fulfillment, Jesus offers a surprising invitation. In Matthew chapter 5, Jesus redefines blessing and shows us a better way to live. This series explores how the upside-down wisdom of Jesus leads us to truly experience "The Good Life." • Westbridge Church is people helping people FIND and FOLLOW JESUS! We believe that no matter where you are in your faith, there's always a next step you can take to grow in your relationship with God. As a church, we are committed to continually growing and encouraging others to grow in their faith, connect in community, share God's grace, serve others, live generously, and have serious fun along the way. Learn more: https://westbridgechurch.com/ Connect with us: https://linktr.ee/westbridgechurchmn Current worship: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/2lpxmpwwtzhkeebpp8frhihttp://spotify.com/playlist/2lpxmpwwtzhkeebpp8frhi
Send us a text In Episode 2 of our slow-and-deep journey through the Sermon on the Mount, we linger over the first Beatitude: Matthew 5:3 — “Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.” What does “blessed” (makarioi) actually mean? What kind of “poverty” is Jesus talking about (ptōchoi)—and why does He begin His kingdom teaching here? We explore the Greek language, Old Testament echoes, and the spiritual posture Jesus calls the doorway into kingdom life: open hands, honest need, and surrender. This episode isn't about self-hatred or spiritual performance—it's about the freedom of dependence and the surprising promise that the Kingdom belongs to those who stop pretending they can earn it. Support the show If you have any questions about the subjects covered in today's episode you can find us on Facebook at the links below or you can shoot me an email at joe@buddywalkwithjesus.com One Stop Shop for all the links Linktr.ee/happydeamedia
(40) Matthew 5:3 Blessed are the Poor in Spirit
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.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Episode 274 - Blessed Are The Poor In Spirit What if the places you feel most empty are the places God is closest? In this episode, the friars explore what it really means to be poor in spirit, not as an idea, but as the lived experience of feeling powerless, stretched, or unable to fix what hurts. They speak into the poverty we feel in our families, our vocations, our emotions, and our prayer, and how these very places become the doorway for God's coming. Advent reveals that poverty isn't a flaw to overcome but an invitation to trust, surrender, and let God be the one who fills what we cannot. It's the space where the Kingdom breaks in. Join us as we learn to stop resisting our poverty and discover God waiting for us there. The Poco a Poco podcast happens because of many generous donors, including recurring monthly donations of any amount. Thinking about helping out? You can give at https://spiritjuice.org/supportpoco. Thank you!
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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.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
In today's devotional, Dr. Michael A. Youssef explains the importance of being conscious of our sinful nature.If you would like more insight into today's devotional topic, watch or listen to Dr. Michael A. Youssef's sermon Happiness Is in You, Part 1: LISTEN NOW| WATCH NOW
The Beatitudes have provided generations of Christians comfort, guidance, and strength for their faith. Join Groundwork as we study the first four of Jesus' Beatitudes in Matthew 5:3-6 to gain a deeper understanding of what it means to be poor in spirit, to mourn, to be meek, and to hunger and thirst for righteousness. We'll also discuss why Jesus promises the kingdom of heaven and blesses those who possess these dispositions, and why he invites us to cultivate them in our own lives of discipleship.
Every year the news shows shocking scenes of houses washed away in mudslides, hurricanes, or floods. No matter how grand or beautiful the homes might have been, they end up in rubble when strong storms hit because they weren't built on solid ground. Life is the same way. Storms like job losses, health problems, or broken relationships can sweep you away unless your foundation is built on something immovable and unchanging—a relationship with Jesus Christ.Jill explores the Beatitudes, a well-known teaching from Jesus that gives practical guidelines about the outward actions and inward attitudes of believers. This rich teaching gives you the tools to deepen your relationship with Christ as you study His compelling and challenging life lessons. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/1141/29
In the first in our series on the "beatitudes", Joy and Bob look at the poor in spirit, mentioned in Matthew 5:3.Why are the poor in spirit blessed, and what does it mean that theirs is the kingdom of heaven?
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Week 3 | The Sermon on the MountIn this sermon, Darrell examines the importance of the first sentence of the Beatitudes, "Blessed are the poor in spirit for theirs is the kingdom of heaven." He claims that these words set the tone for the entire sermon and suggests that they actually ought to be read before and after every single section of the Sermon on the Mount. He explains that being "poor in spirit" is so foundational because it describes those who recognize their spiritual poverty and dependence on God. Darrell unpacks how the poor in spirit are those who know their need for God and how it is only those who know this need who will inherit the kingdom.The Bible CourseDarrell's BooksGive to the Ministry of Darrell Johnson—Subscribe to Darrell's Mailing ListWebsite | darrelljohnson.caYouTube | youtube.com/darrelljohnson
Matthew 5:1-9 Everyone wants to be happy, but what if everything we thought about the way to get it was wrong? What if ‘the good life' – or ‘the blessed life' as Jesus calls it in his very first sermon – was found in the very places we often try to avoid? Tune in to hear our series on The Beatitudes, where we learn about the life God calls us to, how it looks nothing like we think, and why it's better than we could ever imagine.
Pastor Christian Powell preaches to the Faith Church congregation on Sunday morning, October 5, 2025. This message is the first one in a new series titled "Happy Life" and it is titled "The Poor In Spirit Are Blessed". It comes from Matthew 5:1-3.
Series: Upside Down KingdomKey Verses: Matthew 5Teaching Pastor: Matthew CorkSeptember 28, 2025_____________________________New to Friends Church? We're so glad you're here! We stream live every week:SUNDAY 9A / 11A PTSubscribe to The Friends Church YouTube channel to watch this message again later this week!Website: https://www.friends.churchInstagram: / friendschurch
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Northwest Bible Church – Sept. 28, 2025 – Matthew – Alan Conner Matthew 5:3 Blessed are the poor in spirit Intro A. THE MEANING OF POOR IN SPIRIT. 1. Not financial poverty. 2. Spiritual poverty – humility. a) their neediness. b) depends totally on God to provide for those needs. Isa. 57:15; 66:2 3. The contrast would be one who is “rich in spirit.” B. EXAMPLES OF BEING POOR IN SPIRIT. 1. Pharisee and publican in prayer (Lk. 18:9-14). 2. Prodigal son (Lk. 15:11-24). C. THE ORIGIN OF BEING POOR IN SPIRIT. 1. Not natural to our depraved human nature. 2. Produced by the Holy Spirit. This is a heaven grown virtue. 3. Christ centered focus. 4. A permanent virtue. D. HELP ON BEING POOR IN SPIRIT. 1. Attitude toward self a. Remember our sinful nature. Eph. 2:1-3; Rom. 3:10-12 b. Remember that all we have is a gift. 1 Cor. 4:7; 1 Cor. 3:6-7; Jas. 1:17 c. We can do nothing apart from Christ. Jn. 15:5 d. Humility. 1 Cor. 15:9; 1 Tim. 1:15; 2 Cor. 3:5 2. Attitude toward others. a. Esteem others as more important than self. Phil. 2:3 b. Servant's attitude. Mk. 10:44-45. 3. Attitude toward Christ. a. Esteem Christ above all. 2 Cor. 5:15; 1 Pet. 3:15 b. Seek first His kingdom. Mt. 6:33 E. THE BLESSING: THE KINGDOM OF HEAVEN. 1. The blessing is present. 2. The blessing is future. Conclusion
“Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven." Matthew 5:3
Preacher: Jason Min Sermon Series: Life Reimagined Title: Blessed are the Poor in Spirit Text: Matthew 5:1-11 (NIV)
This sermon was preached by our Lead Pastor Paul Smith on Matthew 5:3–12 and is part of our series The Beatitudes.
—Sermon text:Matthew 5:1–3 Download the discussion guide for this sermon here
Today we begin to examine the Beatitudes, beginning with the Poor In Spirit. https://longhollow.com/theforgottenjesuspodcastshownotes
Today we begin to examine the Beatitudes, beginning with the Poor In Spirit. https://longhollow.com/theforgottenjesuspodcastshownotes
This is the first sermon in our new series "The Good Life" The title of this message is "Blessed are the poor in spirit" Jeff Francona is on the Preaching Team at The Gospel Tabernacle. September 7, 2025.
8.10.25 Sermon by Dr. Brad Clayton, based on Matthew 5:1-12.
As we start a new series on the Beatitudes, we look at what it means to be poor in spirit. To be poor in spirit is the foundation we build each beatitude on, and it is a way Christians learn to live so that we can experience the fullness of the Kingdom of Heaven.
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Beatitude #1 - Blessed are the poor in spirit. What does this mean? It's time to find out! This is a powerful Foundation Stones. Open your Bible to Matthew 5 and we'll get started! "Foundation Stones" Book:https://a.co/d/076hUZUSupport the show
A sermon on Matthew 5:3 by pastor Andrew Dionne. Preached on August 24, 2025, evening service, at Trinity Presbyterian Church (Evangel Presbytery) in Spartanburg, SC.
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We all want the good life, but the definition looks a lot different depending on the author. By the world's standards, the good life seems obvious, but Jesus flips the script. When we read Matthew 5, the “blessed” life seems upside down, but it leads to something far deeper and more lasting. Join us for our fall series, "The Good Life," as we examine what Jesus says it truly means to be blessed.