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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Sunday 17 August 2025

In this week’s Battle Ready Sermons, Rob Westwood-Payne explores how to fix your thoughts when life feels overwhelming.

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Drawing on Philippians 4:8–9, this Salvation Army preaching reminds us that what we dwell on shapes how we live. Fear, worry, and distraction can cloud our thinking, but God invites us to redirect our minds towards truth, hope, and peace.

This Christian sermon offers practical and biblical teaching on choosing what to focus on when your thoughts spiral. Whether you’re seeking encouragement in anxiety, strength in uncertainty, or resilience for everyday faith, you’ll discover steps that help you fix your eyes on Christ.

Rooted in the mission of The Salvation Army and accessible for anyone exploring faith, the message speaks to believers and seekers alike. We all wrestle with negative voices and unhelpful patterns of thought, but there is hope: God’s peace stands guard over our hearts and minds when we trust him.

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