Sermons on spiritual bankruptcy: showing 16-30 of 104,697

Spiritual Mourning Series

Contributed by Mitchell Skelton on Dec 26, 2004

As much as being "poor in spirit" is diametrically opposed to the conventional wisdom of today’s culture, so to with the thought that happiness could be connected with mourning. If there is one thing that the world tries to avoid it is mourning. Everyth

Spiritual Mourning Matthew 5:4 #2 of 8 in series INTRODUCTION Last week we started a series of sermons on the Beatitudes of Jesus’ Sermon on the Mount. We considered poorness of spirit and the role it plays in salvation. One must first realize that he is in sin before He can come to ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:4

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Destructive Lifestyle Series

Contributed by Brad Beaman on Mar 12, 2022

At first glance these were great days to be alive. But, a warning from the prophet Hosea revealed a deep-seated spiritual bankruptcy. The prophet Hosea gave a message of hope in the midst of coming judgment. Hosea’s preaching includes an appeal to repent.

It must have been exciting to live in the Northern Kingdom of Israel in 800 BC. You could get up early and check the stock market prices and see new records set. New record highs set every day. The economy was great. At first glance these were great days to be alive. However, lying, murder and ...read more

Scripture: Hosea 4:1-19

Denomination: Baptist

Have A Holly, Jolly Bankruptcy!

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Dec 21, 2016

So Jesus' birthday is celebrated by going into debt for stuff when He came to set us free? He only got a manager and people who loved Him. Why do we need stuff we cannot afford?

Luke 2:7 And she brought forth her firstborn son, and wrapped him in swaddling clothes, and laid him in a manger; because there was no room for them in the inn. "No holiday should manipulate you to the point where you are going into debt just to so show someone that you love them." - ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:7

Denomination: Baptist

A Bankrupt Nation

Contributed by Jerry Flury on Aug 9, 2011

We have become a bankrupt nation – financially, morally and spiritually. As politicians, economists, and sociologists scramble to find a cure for the nation’s woes, God has provided America with His prescription for what ails us in His Word.

A Bankrupt Nation 2 Chronicles 7:13-14 John MacArthur in his book “Can God Bless America” states that “America wants God’s blessing but not God. Our nation has systematically pushed Him out of the national consciousness—rejecting biblical morality, ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 7:13-14

Denomination: Baptist

Spiritual Inventory

Contributed by Ed Pruitt on Jun 16, 2005

Have you done a Spiritual Inventory of your life lately?

Spiritual Inventory Sunday October 15, 2000 Luke 12:13-40 13 Then someone called from the crowd, “Teacher, please tell my brother to divide our father’s estate with me.” 14 Jesus replied, “Friend, who made me a judge over you to decide such things as that?” Our Lord absolutely refused to sit in ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:13-40

Denomination: Church Of God

Blessed Are The Spiritual Zeros

Contributed by David Taylor on Oct 7, 2004

Blessed are those who are poor in spirit.

Sermon on Mount Blessed are the spiritual Zeros May 9, 2004 Today I start working through our series on the on the Beatitudes. I.e. Dan and Deanne’s bareness. It is at the outset of the Sermon on the Mount that we learn that we do not have the spiritual resources to put any of the Sermons ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:3

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Spiritual Decline Of The Spiritually Inclined Series

Contributed by Patrick Mead on Feb 20, 2006

The destruction of sin upon the life of faith

The Spiritual Decline of the Spiritually Inclined Genesis 19:1-38 Introduction Chapter nineteen of the book of Genesis is an interesting chapter to say the least. It is interesting from the standpoint of a sinful world. It is interesting from the standpoint of God answering the prayers of the ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 19:1-38

Denomination: Baptist

Spiritual Poverty Series

Contributed by Keith Foskey on Apr 15, 2014

Poverty of spirit drives us to the Savior.

Series: The Sermon on the Mount Title: The Poor in Spirit Text: Matthew 5:3 When two people who love one another come together on the day of their wedding, there are traditional vows which are often spoken to one another. I, take you, to be my wife... for better and for worse... in sickness and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:3

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

"Gain The Proper Perspective On Spirituality” Series

Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Mar 25, 2009

What characterizes the life of the truly spiritual Christian?

As we have considered the beatitudes thus far, we have talked about how Jesus says that happiness is found in brokenness, happiness is found in mourning, happiness is found in meekness, and now, we will look at what Jesus had to say about how happiness is found in hungering and thirsting after ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:6

Denomination: Baptist

Be Poor In Spirit Series

Contributed by Kevin Cummins on Feb 10, 2011

Being poor in spirit has absolutely nothing to do with depression or finances. This sermon gives a description of the poor in spirit that Jesus calls us to.

The teacher in a Bible class asked a woman to read from the Book of Numbers about the Israelites wandering in the desert. "The Lord heard you when you wailed, 'If only we had meat to eat!' " she began. "Now the Lord will give you meat. You will not eat it for just one day, or two days, or five, or ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:1-3

Denomination: Church Of God

The Poor In Spirit Series

Contributed by Mike Hamilton on Jul 15, 2003

The poor in spirit are those who REALIZE that they are spiritually BANKRUPT before a Holy God and are in NEED of his Grace.

“The Poor in Spirit” Matthew 5:3 SOM I. Introduction A. Review As we continue our study of the Sermon on the Mount, we are reminded that this sermon is a Constitution for those who enter Christ’s new Kingdom. It is filled with guidelines for how to live as God’s chosen people. These ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:3

Denomination: Baptist

Unpacking Crazy Happy Premium Sermon

Contributed by PRO Premium on Oct 9, 2023

This sermon explores the concept of true happiness according to the Bible, emphasizing that it is found in unexpected places as outlined in Jesus' Beatitudes.

It shouldn't surprise us at all that God wants us to be happy. God loves us and God is for us and God has given us life and life more abundantly. But, what does come as a huge surprise for us, is where God's plan for happiness is found. Looking back to last week, we said the blessed person (in ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:3-6

Topics: Biblical Happiness, Spiritual Mourning, Divine Fulfillment

Sermon Series: Crazy Happy

The Poor In Spirit Have God's Approval Series

Contributed by Warner Pidgeon on Sep 12, 2011

Part 1. God's approval, his blessing, rests upon those who are poor, contrite in spirit, aware they are spiritually bankrupt before God.

‘Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven’ (5:3). The Good News Bible says, ‘Happy are those who know they are spiritually poor’ but that doesn’t properly capture what Jesus means. Although it seems old fashioned now, when a father gives his ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:3

Denomination: Anglican

The Coming Of Christ Brings Me Joy

Contributed by Jim Erwin on Dec 29, 2010

The coming of Christ brings me joy because He soaks up my sin like a sponge, and He helps me get a spiritual bailout.

The Coming of Christ Brings Me Joy John 1:29-34 SLIDES 1, 2 Christ brings me joy because He takes away my sin. The next day John saw Jesus coming toward him and said, "Here is the Lamb of God, who takes away the sin of the world! (John 1:29 HCSB) SLIDE 3 – Sponge Bob VISUAL ILLUSTRATION ...read more

Scripture: John 1:29-34

Denomination: Baptist

Depends On Who You Depend On PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 26, 2023

Explore the meaning of being "poor in spirit" as stated in Matthew 5:3, emphasizing our spiritual poverty without God and the importance of depending on Him to live out the Beatitudes.

Good morning, brothers and sisters! Today, we're diving into the heart of Jesus' teaching from the Sermon on the Mount, specifically, Matthew 5:3: "Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven." This verse is one of the Beatitudes, those beautiful blessings that Jesus ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:3

Topics: Poor In Spirit