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Sometimes as Christians, we feel the pressure to have it all together, but Jesus teaches us the importance of relying on Him. Being "poor in spirit" means recognizing our need for God, like using crutches when we can't walk on our own. It's about spiritual dependence, not independence. We must embrace our need for God and lean on Him, for this is where true strength and a taste of heaven begins.

In the Sermon on the Mount, Jesus proclaims the gospel as the good news that the upside down, inside-out Kingdom of God is here now, and seeking it leads to human flourishing. As disciples of Jesus, living out the ways of the Kingdom will bring it to earth by pursuing a way of blessing that is countercultural, counterintuitive, and distinct in posture, priorities, perspective, practices, and path.

To witness the extraordinary works of God in our lives, we must consistently practice our faith and follow His revealed guidance. As we draw closer to God, He will draw closer to us, fulfilling His promises in His perfect timing. Throughout this sermon, we are presented with 9 daily decisions to help deepen our faith.

Fasting provides spiritual nourishment from a heavenly source and gives us remarkable grace to handle whatever we face. Eating food we don’t know about means focusing on and living according to God's will and being nourished by His spirit. Hunger is a reminder of our need to be nourished. When hunger persists, it causes us to remember where real and lasting nourishment come from, which is God alone.

Join Allison and Dave as they explore the themes of operating in the opposite spirit, especially in home and work settings, and the importance of understanding spiritual realities in daily conflicts.
To watch this past week's sermon: Operating in the Opposite Spirit | Dave Buehring
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When you are in situations where you are falsely accused, treated unjustly, actively opposed, or spoken to disrespectfully how do you respond? When faced with wrongful actions, our natural tendency is to react out of our flesh—anger for anger, hurt for hurt. However, Jesus teaches us to move in the opposite spirit, turning these situations into opportunities for spiritual impact. This purposeful response not only changes the spiritual atmosphere around us but also advances God's Kingdom, embodying true discipleship by serving others and continually forgiving and blessing, even in the face of injustice.