Discover why the first Beatitude is the foundation of the blessed life. In this powerful sermon on Matthew 5:1-12, we explore what it truly means to be "poor in spirit" and how admitting our need for God transforms everything.

Key Points Covered:

• The real meaning of being "poor in spirit"

• Why trying to play God always leads to failure

• How humility opens the door to God's blessing

• Practical steps to live the blessed life

⏱️Timecodes

00:00 – Opening Prayer

00:55 – When Life Feels Stuck

03:30 – The Struggle of Persistent Sin

06:00 – Playing God: Our Biggest Temptation

07:45 – The Cure: The Beatitudes

08:10 – Reading Matthew 5:1-12 (NEB)

10:00 – Blessed are Those Who Know Their Need of God

13:00 – What It Means to be Poor in Spirit

18:20 – Learning Humility and Dependence

22:00 – Paul’s Testimony in Romans 7

25:00 – Receiving God’s Grace, Not Relying on Willpower

30:40 – Responding to God’s Call

33:15 – Closing Prayer

Join us for this life-changing message that will shift your perspective from self-reliance to God-dependence.

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