Upside Down Living: Blessed are the Poor in SpiritStephen Palm
This series explores the "upside down" kingdom values that Jesus laid out in His Beatitudes. This sermon focuses on the phrase "poor in spirit" and contrasts this with similar statements that Jesus made concerning the blessedness of the poor. We will ask hard questions such as, "Is poverty equivalent to spiritual blessing?" Or is poverty of spirit something broader? We will explore a variety of scriptures which equate humility and poverty of spirit.
Jesus said the kingdom of heaven is like a treasure found in a field and a pearl of such value that the merchant was willing to sell all he had to purchase it. That's the gospel - it's worth everything we own but not everyone is willing to pay the price.
Upside Down Living: Blessed are the Poor in SpiritStephen Palm
This series explores the "upside down" kingdom values that Jesus laid out in His Beatitudes. This sermon focuses on the phrase "poor in spirit" and contrasts this with similar statements that Jesus made concerning the blessedness of the poor. We will ask hard questions such as, "Is poverty equivalent to spiritual blessing?" Or is poverty of spirit something broader? We will explore a variety of scriptures which equate humility and poverty of spirit.
Jesus said the kingdom of heaven is like a treasure found in a field and a pearl of such value that the merchant was willing to sell all he had to purchase it. That's the gospel - it's worth everything we own but not everyone is willing to pay the price.
In Part-5 of this message we talk about the practical day-to-day battles a believer faces in the mind and how to win these battles. We learn how to renew our mind and develop a positive mindset.
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Today's message by Ps Dalbir Singh in the youth meeting. Luke 12:16-20 And he told them this parable: "The ground of a certain rich man produced a good crop. He thought to himself, 'What shall I do? I have no place to store my crops.'
"Then he said, 'This is what I'll do. I will tear down my barns and build bigger ones, and there I will store all my grain and my goods. And I'll say to myself, "You have plenty of good things laid up for many years. Take life easy; eat, drink and be merry." ' "But God said to him, 'You fool! This very night your life will be demanded from you. Then who will get what you have prepared for yourself?'
In Part-5 of this message we talk about the practical day-to-day battles a believer faces in the mind and how to win these battles. We learn how to renew our mind and develop a positive mindset.
For sermon audio, notes, slides, archives and other free resources like books, please visit our website - http://www.apcwo.org
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Today's message by Ps Dalbir Singh in the youth meeting. Luke 12:16-20 And he told them this parable: "The ground of a certain rich man produced a good crop. He thought to himself, 'What shall I do? I have no place to store my crops.'
"Then he said, 'This is what I'll do. I will tear down my barns and build bigger ones, and there I will store all my grain and my goods. And I'll say to myself, "You have plenty of good things laid up for many years. Take life easy; eat, drink and be merry." ' "But God said to him, 'You fool! This very night your life will be demanded from you. Then who will get what you have prepared for yourself?'
Basic symbolism that gives revelations, wisdom, and Truth. By Kenneth Andre. More coming soon.
Pay attention and read the verses in the slides carefully. I wish you all the best.
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BIBLICAL SYNTHESIS
After reading the assigned Bible passages, synthesize these passages into a response to the following question: “What is the responsibility of Christians with regards to economic development, leadership within the community, and the mandates of the Gospel?”
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Biblical integration must be included in a thoughtful manner as articulated in the required
reading and presentations.
2. Citations from the required reading and presentation must be included in answering the
assigned questions.James 1:26-27New International Version
26 Those who consider themselves religious and yet do not keep a tight rein on their tongues deceive themselves, and their religion is worthless. 27 Religion that God our Father accepts as pure and faultless is this: to look after orphans and widows in their distress and to keep oneself from being polluted by the world.
Proverbs 29:7New International Version
7 The righteous care about justice for the poor,
but the wicked have no such concern.
Malachi 3:6-12New International VersionBreaking Covenant by Withholding Tithes
6 “I the Lord do not change. So you, the descendants of Jacob, are not destroyed. 7 Ever since the time of your ancestors you have turned away from my decrees and have not kept them. Return to me, and I will return to you,” says the Lord Almighty.
“But you ask, ‘How are we to return?’
8 “Will a mere mortal rob God? Yet you rob me.
“But you ask, ‘How are we robbing you?’
“In tithes and offerings. 9 You are under a curse—your whole nation—because you are robbing me. 10 Bring the whole tithe into the storehouse, that there may be food in my house. Test me in this,” says the Lord Almighty, “and see if I will not throw open the floodgates of heaven and pour out so much blessing that there will not be room enough to store it. 11 I will prevent pests from devouring your crops, and the vines in your fields will not drop their fruit before it is ripe,” says the Lord Almighty. 12 “Then all the nations will call you blessed, for yours will be a delightful land,” says the Lord Almighty.
Matthew 6New International VersionGiving to the Needy
6 “Be careful not to practice your righteousness in front of others to be seen by them. If you do, you will have no reward from your Father in heaven.
2 “So when you give to the needy, do not announce it with trumpets, as the hypocrites do in the synagogues and on the streets, to be honored by others. Truly I tell you, they have received their reward in full. 3 But when you give to the needy, do not let your left hand know what your right hand is doing, 4 so that your giving may be in secret. Then your Father, who sees what is done in secret, will reward you.Prayer
5 “And when you pray, do not be like the hypocrites, for they love to pray standing in the synagogues and on the street corners to be seen by others. Truly I tell you, they have received their reward in full. 6 But when you pray, go into your room, close the door and pray to your Fa ...
There are many parables, secrets, and jigsaw puzzle pieces of Gold hidden within these slides. Pay attention and keep going over the slides while doing your own research and study. By Tengujutsu master Kenneth Andre
Lk. 12:30-32 For all the nations of the world seek these things; and your Father knows that you need them. Instead, seek his kingdom, and these things shall be yours as well. "Fear not, little flock, for it is your Father's good pleasure to give you the kingdom.
2. Philippians 4:8 Finally my brothers and sisters, fix your thoughts on what is what is true, and honorable, and right, and pure, and lovely, and admirable. Think about things that are excellent and worthy of praise.
3. Mark 12:30 30Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind and with all your strength.'
4. Matthew 6:33 33But seek first his kingdom and his righteousness, and all these things will be given to you as well.
5. Matthew 13:45-46 45"Again, the kingdom of heaven is like a merchant looking for fine pearls. 46When he found one of great value, he went away and sold everything he had and bought it.
6. Jeremiah 29:11 11 For I know the plans I have for you," declares the LORD, "plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.
7. Luke 15 Lost sheep found Lost coin found Lost son found Emphasis on celebration Note: v6, v9 & v23
9. Songs of Solomon 2:4 He brought me to this banqueting table and His banner over me is love.
10. Conclusion Philippians 4:9 9Whatever you have learned or received or heard from me, or seen in me—put it into practice. And the God of peace will be with you.