Series: “Secrets to a Happy Life”- Part 1
Sermon: “It Depends on Who You Depend On”
Scripture Lesson: “Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.” Matthew 5:3
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Series: “Secrets to a Happy Life” Part 1
“It Depends on Who You Depend On”
Pastor Jerry
October 27, 2019
“BLESSED are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.” (NIV)
“God blesses those who realize their need for him . ..” (NLT)
“. . . who know they have great spiritual needs . . .” (NCV)
“The Lord God blesses everyone who trusts him and depends on him.” Psalm 146:5 (CEV)
To Be “Poor In Spirit” Means:
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How Do I Do This? (Be Poor in Spirit)
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There is a way that seems right to a man, but in the end it leads to death.”
Proverbs 14:12 (NIV)
“Trust in the Lord with all your heart; do not depend on your own understanding. Seek his will in ALL you do….” Proverbs 3:5-7 (NLT)
“If any of you lack wisdom, you should pray and ask God, who gives it generously and graciously to all.” James 1:5
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“You bless all who depend on you for their strength.”
Psalm 84:5a (CEV)
“Those who trust in the Lord for help will find their strength renewed. ….they will run and not get weary….” Isaiah 40:31 (TEV)
Psalm 71:16a (LB) ; Psalm 73:26 (NLT)
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“I trust in you, O Lord. You are my God. My times are in your hands.” Psalm 31:14-15a
“God has set the right time for everything.” Eccl.3:11a (TEV)
Isaiah 60:22b (NCV); Micah 7:7 (CEV)
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“God blesses and protects everyone who runs to him.”
Psalm 2:12 (CEV)
“I depend on God alone; I put my hope in him. He alone protects and saves me; he is my defender, and I shall never be defeated. My salvation and honor depend on God; he is my strong protector; he is my shelter!” Psalm 62:5-7 (TEV)
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“And my God will supply all my needs from his abundant wealth because of what Christ Jesus has done for us.” Philippians 4:19
* The idea and material for this message series was inspired from Rick Warren , pastor of the Saddleback Church in CA, and author of the “Purpose Driven Life.”