Steps to Joy: I Am PowerlessPastor Clay SmithMatthew 5:3-5Sermon Notes:· Rejoice in the Lord always; I will say it again: Rejoice! - Philippians 4:4· Admit we are powerless.· We can’t control ourselves.· Kate Bowler – Control is a drug and we are all hooked.· You will not find joy until you embrace the truth: You are not in control.· Matthew 5:3 - 3“Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.· Proud people do not come to Jesus.· Heavenly Father, I confess, I am powerless to solve my own problems.· You lack the power, but God has the power. Matthew 5:4 4 Blessed are those who mourn, for they will be comforted.· John 14:16-17a - 16 And I will ask the Father, and he will give you another advocate to help you and be with you forever— 17 the Spirit of truth.· God’s grace is bigger than your biggest failure. That is good news.· Matthew 5:5 - 5 Blessed are the meek, for they will inherit the earth.· The worse your story, the warmer your welcome.· Where are you not fine?· Admit to God you are powerless.LIFE Group Discussion QuestionsOpener: Please share one area of life where you do not feel in control1. Read Matthew 5:32. In your opinion, what does it mean to be spiritually poor?3. How would you advise someone to become aware of their spiritual poverty?4. Read Matthew 5:45. In your opinion, what is the biggest barrier a person faces when it comes to mourning the condition of his or her life?6. How has God comforted you in moments when your life fell apart?7. Read Matthew 5:58. Do you know any gentle people? What are they like?9. In your opinion what does it mean to have a home with God while still living here on earth?

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