Breaking Free from a Poverty Mindset
September 22, 2024
Series: Breaking Free
Pastor Shawn Shoemate
September 22, 2024
Beloved, I pray that you may prosper in all things and be in health, just as your soul prospers. 3 John 2 NKJV
Thesis: Too many Christians are bound by a poverty mindset.
I. The
1. Developed by
“We destroy arguments, and every lofty opinion raised against the knowledge of God.” 2 Corinthians 10:5
2. Developed by
And do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind, that you may prove what is that good and acceptable and perfect will of God. Romans 12:2 NKJV
For as he thinks in his heart, so is he. Proverbs 23:7 NLV
II. The
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God’s greatest joy is to be trusted but His greatest pain is to be doubted.
10 Bring all the tithes into the storehouse so there will be enough food in my Temple. If you do,” says the Lord of Heaven’s Armies, “I will open the windows of heaven for you. I will pour out a blessing so great you won’t have enough room to take it in! Try it! Put me to the test! Malachi 3:10 NLT
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6 Be anxious for nothing, but in everything by prayer and supplication, with thanksgiving, let your requests be made known to God; 7 and the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus. Philippians 4:6-7 NKJV
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a. God calls us to
24 And let us consider how we may spur one another on toward love and good deeds. Hebrews 10:24 NIV
III. The
1. Remain steadfast in
For all the animals of the forest are mine, and I own the cattle on a thousand hills. Psalm 50:10 NLT
2. Labor with
Lazy hands make for poverty, but diligent hands bring wealth. Prov 10:4 NIV
23 Work willingly at whatever you do, as though you were working for the Lord rather than for people. 24 Remember that the Lord will give you an inheritance as your reward, and that the Master you are serving is Christ. Colossians 3:23-24 NLT
3. Maintain the right
Blessed is the man who walks not in the counsel of the ungodly… Psalm 1:1 NKJV
4. Become a living
10 How I praise the Lord that you are concerned about me again. I know you have always been concerned for me, but you didn’t have the chance to help me. 11 Not that I was ever in need, for I have learned how to be content with whatever I have. 12 I know how to live on almost nothing or with everything. I have learned the secret of living in every situation, whether it is with a full stomach or empty, with plenty or little. 13 For I can do everything through Christ, who gives me strength. 14 Even so, you have done well to share with me in my present difficulty. Philippians 4:10-14 NLT