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Pursued By Jesus | Upside Down Kingdom | Desiree Leiloglou by Akouo Church
When life feels out of control, and the wind and waves of sorrow and suffering are battering us, it is hard to trust that God is sovereign and watching. This week we will continue our series The Upside-Down Kingdom with Matthew 8:18-9:8. In it we will see the sovereign authority and power of Jesus over the natural world, the spiritual world and dark powers, sickness and death itself, and over the weight of sin that drags at our souls. Jesus, the Son of Man, is the One who has the power over all things. ------------------------------------------- Connect with us on Social Media Website | Instagram | Threads | Facebook | Vimeo------------------------------------------- Download our AppApple App Store | Google Play Store
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Pastor Charlie Dawes' message from Hill City DC's Live Services on September 28, 2025.Safe & secure ways to give to the ministry at Hill City: https://hillcitydc.com/give--Resources:In need of Prayer or Pastoral Care: https://hillcitydc.com/careHill City Live Sunday Messages: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/sh...--Stay Connected:Website: https://hillcitydc.com/Hill City Worship: https://shorturl.at/hjQR0YouTube: / @hillcitydc Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/hillcitydc/Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/hillcitychur...
We explore how how the kingdom of God appears upside down in the greatest way possible.
Persistent & Consistent | Upside Down Kingdom | Tony Jaramillo by Akouo Church
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Pastor Charlie Dawes' message from Hill City DC's Live Services on September 21, 2025.Safe & secure ways to give to the ministry at Hill City: https://hillcitydc.com/give--Resources:In need of Prayer or Pastoral Care: https://hillcitydc.com/careHill City Live Sunday Messages: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/sh...--Stay Connected:Website: https://hillcitydc.com/Hill City Worship: https://shorturl.at/hjQR0YouTube: / @hillcitydc Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/hillcitydc/Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/hillcitychur...
Counter-cultural teachings from the Sermon on the Mount
Main Idea: Kingdom Family is Genuine Family.1. Life at God's table Invites Ridicule.2. Life at God's table Robs satan's People.3. Life at God's table Makes you Family.
https://media.blubrry.com/winning_with_the_word/content.blubrry.com/winning_with_the_word/2025_09_18_The_Upside-Down_Kingdom.mp3September 18, 2025 Hello and Happy Day! This is Dr. MaryAnn Diorio, Novelist and Life Coach, welcoming you to another episode of Winning with the Word. Today is Thursday, September 18, 2025, and this is episode #18 in Series 2025. This episode is titled, “The Upside-Down Kingdom." Before we get into our message for this week, I want to extend a warm welcome to all of our new subscribers around the world. By the grace of God, Winning with the Word now reaches 85 countries all over the globe! Praise the Lord and glory to God!I want you to know how much I appreciate your support, and I trust that Winning with the Word blesses you and encourages you during these difficult last days. Please share this podcast and blog with your family and friends. I would love to bless them and encourage them as well.Now, on to this week's message titled "The Upside-Down Kingdom."If you have been a Christ-follower for any length of time, you have likely noticed that the Kingdom of God runs by laws opposite those of the natural world. For example, in the kingdom of earth, one lives first and then dies. In the Kingdom of God, one dies first and then lives.In the kingdom of earth, one must see first before one believes, while in the Kingdom of God, one must believe first before one sees. In the kingdom of earth, one does something in order to be something. In the Kingdom of God, one is something before one does something.In a very interesting passage in Acts 17: 6, the Bible calls the disciples "the men who have turned the world upside down." We tend to think of this expression of turning the world upside down as meaning to disrupt the natural order of things. And it does mean that. But, the coming of Christ to earth also turned the world upside down in a very literal way. The old order of the way things worked passed away. Jesus ushered in a new order, a new way of seeing and doing life. And that way is the only true way.Let's take a look at this new order of things that Jesus brought by exploring each of the ways the Kingdom of God is upside down from the kingdom of earth.1) Death before Resurrection.In john 12: 24 NIV, Jesus said this: "Very truly I tell you, unless a kernel of wheat falls to the ground and dies, it remains only a single seed. But if it dies, it produces many seeds." The Kingdom of God is like a seed. A seed must be planted in order to produce a crop according to the seed's kind. So it is with the one who chooses to follow Jesus Christ. That one must die to himself in order to live in Christ.This seems like a paradox, and it is. 2) Believing before Seeing.In the earthly kingdom the dictum is, "Seeing is Believing." In God's Kingdom, the dictum is "Believing is Seeing." The Kingdom of God is the Kingdom of Faith. In order to benefit from the promises of the Kingdom, one must walk in faith. Faith is the switch that turns on the power of God and enables t he Christ-Follower to experience the promises of God fulfilled in his life. Faith is the currency of the Kingdom of God whereby all transactions are conducted. Without faith, it is impossible to please God.3) Being before Doing.I find it very interesting that here in the earthly kingdom, when we meet someone new, one of the first questions we ask is, "What do you do?" Why don't we ask our new friend, "Who are you?" The reason is that the dictum for the kingdom of earth is "Doing precedes Being," while in the Kingdom of God, the dictum is "Being precedes Doing."In the Kingdom of God, we must first abide in Christ before we can bear any fruit. Jesus said this in John 15: 4 NIV: "Remain in Me, as I also remain in you. No branch can bear fruit by itself; it must remain in the vine. Neither can you bear fruit unless you remain in Me." So, let me ask you, friend, are you engrafted in the Vine that is Jesus Christ? If not, you need to be.
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We explore how how the kingdom of God appears upside down in the greatest way possible.
Truly Humble | Upside Down Kingdom | Humbie Cervera by Akouo Church
Dr. Jeremy Sims' message from Hill City DC's Live Services on September 14, 2025.Safe & secure ways to give to the ministry at Hill City: https://hillcitydc.com/give--Resources:In need of Prayer or Pastoral Care: https://hillcitydc.com/careHill City Live Sunday Messages: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/sh...--Stay Connected:Website: https://hillcitydc.com/Hill City Worship: https://shorturl.at/hjQR0YouTube: / @hillcitydc Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/hillcitydc/Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/hillcitychur...
Counter-cultural teachings from the Sermon on the Mount
The first time I ever received an Amber Alert on my cellphone, I was just about to see a play at the Keller Auditorium in Portland. It took me a minute to figure out what it was, and then a few more to turn it off! Amber Alerts are still used across the United States and internationally. As of December 2024, the system has helped aid in the successful recovery 0f 1,268 children. Now, you know how the Amber Alert system works… it is, quite literally a ginormous, real-life game of telephone – except the info doesn't get garbled in the transmission process. But what would happen if the person whose job it was to actually activate the Amber Alert, just entered the data in the system and then did… nothing? There is more to being a watchman, to staying alert, vigilant, and awake than just gathering info. If you don't spread the news, well, then... what's the point? We have reached our final week of our summer series, Upside Down Kingdom: The Gospel According to Mark. Over the past three months, we've discovered many ways in which Jesus' kingdom operates completely opposite of the kingdoms of this world. And as we wrap up, we find that Jesus has one more bit of counterintuitive instruction for His followers. And it applies to us today, every bit as much as it did then. Come join us this Sunday at 11 AM. You'll find us online by clicking the "Join Us Sunday" button on our website or connect with us via our YouTube channel. Or come worship with us in person! Enjoy coffee, cookies and conversation in the Lobby before the service. We would love to connect with you! We do know that 11 AM on Sunday doesn't work for everyone. If that's you, the service will be available on-demand, so you can watch at a time that works better for your schedule. I'm tellin' ya... don't miss it! ----------------------------------- TAKE YOUR NEXT STEP ----------------------------------- Let us know that you were watching with us and you will be entered to receive a free prize by completing our Connection Card: http://dsf.church/ecard Give Online: https://www.simplechurchgiving.net/App/Giving/dsf Message Notes: https://www.dayspringfellowship.com/messages Like, comment & subscribe to stay updated! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dayspringkeizer Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DayspringKeizer YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/dayspringfellowship Website: http://dsf.church #dayspringkeizer #dayspringfellowship #2025sermon ___________________ Thanks for watching Dayspring Fellowship's worship service! At Dayspring Fellowship, we believe there is nothing more important than your spiritual growth.
There Can Only Be One | Upside Down Kingdom | Humbie Cervera by Akouo Church
The Upside-Down Kingdom: Redefining GreatnessLuke 22:24-34The Village Chapel - 09/07/2025In a world consumed by wealth, status, and the pursuit of greatness, Jesus turns everything upside down. Luke 22 unveils a radical truth: true greatness isn't about outshining others or chasing personal glory—it's about humility, service, and deep heart transformation at work in the lives of believers, through God's grace. As the disciples bickered over which of them was greatest, Jesus modeled real greatness. Jesus walked the path to the Cross, showing how selfless service and even suffering can lead to God's glory and the good of others. Join Pastor Jim as he explores how Jesus defined greatness, how it transforms the trials we endure, and calls us to a servant-hearted life, boasting in Christ alone.To find more resources like these, follow us:Website: https://thevillagechapel.comYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCQVTzDbaiXVUAm_mUBDCTJAInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/tvcnashville/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/tvcnashvilleX: https://twitter.com/tvcnashvilleTo support the ongoing mission of The Village Chapel go to https://thevillagechapel.com/give/. If you are a regular giver, thank you for your continued faithfulness and generosity!
Welcome to the final week of our 12-week sermon series, "Summer on the Mount: Jesus' Upside-Down Kingdom," from Grace City Church. In this powerful and reflective message, Pastor Casey Olsen takes us through Matthew 7:24–29, where Jesus closes His Sermon on the Mount with a defining challenge: Will you build your life on the rock, or on the sand?This is more than just the end of a series—it's a spiritual decision point. Jesus invites us not just to admire His words, but to align our lives with them.Subscribe to our channel for more gospel-centered teaching and visit our website to learn more about Grace City Church.---In this closing message, Pastor Casey reminds us that hearing the words of Jesus isn't enough—it's about doing them. Our lives are shaped not just by what we believe on Sunday, but by what we build on Monday.Through honest testimony, biblical insight, and practical wisdom, this sermon explores what it means to build a storm-proof life on the unshakable foundation of Christ.---In this sermon, you'll learn:- Why amazement at Jesus' teachings is not the goal—obedience is- How storms in life reveal the cracks in our spiritual foundations- What it means to anchor your life in Christ, not comfort or control- How habits like prayer, Scripture, community, and obedience build spiritual strength- That it's never too late to rebuild, even if the storms have already exposed your weakness- How a life built on Jesus becomes a source of strength and peace for others---Key Passage:Matthew 7:24-29
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We explore how how the kingdom of God appears upside down in the greatest way possible.
View the guide for this sermon here:https://calvaryga.com/upside-down-kingdom-week-2/
Pastor Charlie Dawes' message from Hill City DC's Live Services on September 7, 2025.Safe & secure ways to give to the ministry at Hill City: https://hillcitydc.com/give--Resources:In need of Prayer or Pastoral Care: https://hillcitydc.com/careHill City Live Sunday Messages: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/sh...--Stay Connected:Website: https://hillcitydc.com/Hill City Worship: https://shorturl.at/hjQR0YouTube: / @hillcitydc Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/hillcitydc/Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/hillcitychur...
Counter-cultural teachings from the Sermon on the Mount
Many young people measure their Christianity by boxes checked and rules kept. In this episode, Bobby Bosler challenges that mindset with the words of Jesus: “But I say unto you.” Victory in the Christian life is not about religion or outward conformity, but about walking with the living Christ in daily dependence and surrender.Topics DiscussedWhat it really means to be “more than a conqueror” in ChristThe danger of checklist Christianity and outward conformityHow Jesus corrected shallow interpretations of God's lawThe difference between religion and relationshipListening to the Spirit's voice in daily lifeYielding to Christ in practical moments (family, ministry, soul winning)Key TakeawaysJesus didn't save you to lose—He saved you to live as a conqueror through His power.A checklist mentality leads to dead religion; true Christianity flows from relationship with Christ.Obedience is not about outward compliance but inward surrender to Jesus.The Spirit of God actively corrects, leads, and guides believers—if we are listening.Dependence on Jesus enables victory in habits, prayer, soul winning, and God's will.Additional ResourcesThee Generation Youth Summit — Learn more and register early for this year's conference.Upside Down Kingdom Series — Read Bobby's articles on the Sermon on the Mount (with audio read-along available).Fellowship Baptist Church Podcast — Weekly sermons from the pulpit of Fellowship Baptist Church in Fairmont, WV. Available on Spotify or Apple Podcasts. If you've been encouraged by this podcast, please take the time to give us a five-star rating and write a brief review. That would help tremendously in getting the word out and raising the visibility of the Thee Generation for others. For more faith inspiring resources and information about joining Thee Generation, please visit theegeneration.org.
In the Old Testament, a watchman's job was to stand guard in a tower or on a city wall to detect any impending threat, like an approaching army or storm, and then alert the city inhabitants to take shelter or prepare to defend their city. The Old Testament prophets served as spiritual watchmen, warning people of sin and calling them to repentance. Whether providing physical or spiritual exhortation, a watchman was to be vigilant, alert, paying close attention to what was going on in the world around them. As we near the end of Mark's gospel and our series, Upside Down Kingdom, we find Jesus warning and encouraging His disciples about what would happen in the future. Though they still didn't grasp the meaning of all He told them, He urged them to keep watch and remain faithful, even in the midst of confusion and persecution. Come join us this last Sunday of summer at 11 AM. You'll find us online by clicking the "Join Us Sunday" button on our website or connect with us via our YouTube channel. Or come worship with us in person! Enjoy coffee, cookies and conversation in the Lobby before the service. We would love to connect with you! We do know that 11 AM on Sunday doesn't work for everyone. If that's you, the service will be available on-demand, so you can watch at a time that works better for your schedule. We'll see you on Sunday! ----------------------------------- TAKE YOUR NEXT STEP ----------------------------------- Let us know that you were watching with us and you will be entered to receive a free prize by completing our Connection Card: http://dsf.church/ecard Give Online: https://www.simplechurchgiving.net/App/Giving/dsf Message Notes: https://www.dayspringfellowship.com/messages Like, comment & subscribe to stay updated! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dayspringkeizer Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DayspringKeizer YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/dayspringfellowship Website: http://dsf.church #dayspringkeizer #dayspringfellowship #2025sermon ___________________ Thanks for watching Dayspring Fellowship's worship service! At Dayspring Fellowship, we believe there is nothing more important than your spiritual growth.
Prodigal Father | Upside Down Kingdom | Gabe Aguilar by Akouo Church
We explore how how the kingdom of God appears upside down in the greatest way possible.
View the guide for this sermon here:https://calvaryga.com/upside-down-kingdom-week-1/
Invited and inviting—that's the heartbeat of the church. God doesn't hand out VIP passes to a select few; in holy baptism, everyone gets a seat at Christ's big, messy, joyful banquet table. And let's be honest: no one's asked to bring a casserole to earn their place. When the Spirit stirs up humility and mutual love among us (instead of, say, squabbling over the thermostat or the hymnal selection), the church becomes even more inviting. Imagine a community where the welcome is as warm as the coffee and as wide as God's grace—that's the kind of table Jesus keeps setting.Scripture Reading: Proverbs 25:6-7a; Hebrews 13:1-8, 15-16; Luke 14:1,7-14
When was the last time something or someone amazed you?Show photo of Charles and I on coasterShow photo of Hannah and I on coasterShow close up on hannah“Mark 1:21-22”Big Idea today:Jesus has the authority to bring heaven to earth through you. In Mark 1:1-20 Jesus DECLARES his purposeIn Mark 1:21-41 Jesus DEMONSTRATES his purpose“Mark 1:23-27”“People tend to fall into one of two extremes regarding the devil and demons: either they dismiss them entirely, or they become overly fascinated and obsessed.” - C.S. LewisI will rescue you from your own people and from the Gentiles, to whom I am sending you to open their eyes so that they turn from darkness to light and from the power of Satan to God, so that they may receive forgiveness of sins and a share among those who are sanctified by faith in me.'Acts 26:17-18Be a liberator in a captive worldFor our struggle is not against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the powers, against the world rulers of this darkness, against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavens. For this reason, take up the full armor of God so that you may be able to stand your ground on the evil day, and having done everything, to stand. Stand firm, therefore, by fastening the belt of truth around your waist, by putting on the breastplate of righteousness, by fitting your feet with the preparation that comes from the good news of peace, and in all of this, by taking up the shield of faith with which you can extinguish all the flaming arrows of the evil one. And take the helmet of salvation and the sword of the Spirit (which is the word of God).Ephesians 6:12-17“Mark 1:29-31”Be a healing presence in a hurting world.Incarnational livingYou should have the same attitude toward one another that Christ Jesus had, who, though he existed in the form of God, did not regard equality with God as something to be grasped, but emptied himself by taking on the form of a slave, by looking like other men, and by sharing in human nature. He humbled himself by becoming obedient to the point of death —even death on a cross!Philippians 2:5-8“Mark 1:44-45”Be a there you are person in a here I am worldChallenge:Fill others with the hope of heaven
In this bonus episode of Summer on the Mount, Pastor Casey takes a closer look at Matthew 7:12—better known as the “Golden Rule.” Often treated as a simple moral guideline, this verse is actually the heartbeat of the Sermon on the Mount, summarizing the entire vision of life in God's kingdom. Discover how this single sentence wraps up Jesus' teachings on humility, mercy, and dependence on the Father, while also setting the stage for the sobering invitations and warnings that follow.Whether you've been tracking with the series or just want to see this well-known verse in a fresh light, this conversation will help you understand the radical, Spirit-empowered love Jesus is calling us to live out in our everyday relationships.
"We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable Rights, that among these are Life, Liberty and the pursuit of Happiness." - United States Declaration of Independence It sounds so simple, so good, doesn't it? I mean, this is it... the foundational idea behind the establishment of the United States. That we all get to live as we please, provided our living doesn't infringe upon someone else's living. But that's where the rub comes... when what I want, isn't what you want. When what I think is right, you believe is wrong. And it's a conflict that predates the Declaration of Independence. And we're still battling about rights today. We're in week 13 of our series, Upside Down Kingdom: The Gospel According to Mark and Jesus is at the Temple in Jerusalem. He's fielding question after question from groups of disgruntled leaders. They're feeling threatened by His teaching and the authority with which He speaks. They are determined to set Him up and take Him down. "Who does He think He is? What right does He have to speak like this?" We'd love for you to join us this Sunday at 11 AM. You'll find us online by clicking the "Join Us Sunday" button on our website or connect with us via our YouTube channel. Or, better yet, come worship with us in person! Enjoy coffee, cookies and conversation with friends, old and new, in the Lobby before the service. We would love to get to know you. We do know that 11 AM on Sunday doesn't work for everyone. If that's you, the service will be available on-demand, so you can watch at a time that works better for your schedule. We'll see you on Sunday! ----------------------------------- TAKE YOUR NEXT STEP ----------------------------------- Let us know that you were watching with us and you will be entered to receive a free prize by completing our Connection Card: http://dsf.church/ecard Give Online: https://www.simplechurchgiving.net/App/Giving/dsf Message Notes: https://www.dayspringfellowship.com/messages Like, comment & subscribe to stay updated! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dayspringkeizer Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DayspringKeizer YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/dayspringfellowship Website: http://dsf.church #dayspringkeizer #dayspringfellowship #2025sermon ___________________ Thanks for watching Dayspring Fellowship's worship service! At Dayspring Fellowship, we believe there is nothing more important than your spiritual growth.
Count The Cost | Upside Down Kingdom | Humbie Cervera by Akouo Church
We explore how how the kingdom of God appears upside down in the greatest way possible.
We explore how how the kingdom of God appears upside down in the greatest way possible.
In Matthew 8 & 9, following the conclusion of the Sermon on the Mount, there are 11 accounts of miraculous healings. Matthew 8:16-17 says, "He drove out the spirits with a word and healed all who were sick, so that what was spoken through the prophet Isaiah might be fulfilled: He himself took our weaknesses and carried our diseases." These stories include spiritual, emotional, physical, and relational healings. As we wrap up the Upside Down Kingdom series, we enter into these stories of healing and ask Jesus to heal the brokenness in our lives.
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In this episode, Brian and Cory wrap up this series around the Upside Down Kingdom and share insights from the past several episodes. We discuss the concept of greatness in the kingdom of God, emphasizing that true leadership is rooted in servanthood and familial relationships. The conversation explores the challenges of multiplication and the importance of identity in leadership, as well as practical examples of how to develop leaders in a way that reflects the values of the kingdom.
Kingdom Feast | Upside Down Kingdom | Alyssa Leal by Akouo Church
from Matthew 5:1-12 Jesus’ teaching in Matthew 5-7, we know as The Sermon on the Mount…but it is so much more than just a collection of wisdom and challenge and instruction from Jesus. It is at the heart of it, an invitation from Jesus to consider that there is another way, that there is a … Continue reading "(August 17, 2025) “Sermon on the Mount: Upside Down Kingdom”"
In this episode, Brian and Cory interview Tim Jore and Jesse Griffin as we explore the themes of leadership, church structure, and the role of the church as a family. Tim and Jesse have written extensively about how we view leadership in the church and the necessity of understanding what the original authors of the New Testament were communicating to us about how we lead the church in a modern context.
Narrow Path | Upside Down Kingdom | Humbie Cervera by Akouo Church
Jesus introduces a revolutionary kingdom in the Sermon on the Mount. He contrasts the pattern, power, and product of two kingdoms: the old one which we are currently under, and the new one which is to come. Jesus' teaching goes against every natural instinct, and represents a reversal of the world's values. This sermon was preached by Dr. Timothy Keller at Redeemer Presbyterian Church on March 21, 1999. Series: The Mount; Life in the Kingdom. Scripture: Luke 6:17-26. Today's podcast is brought to you by Gospel in Life, the site for all sermons, books, study guides and resources from Timothy Keller and Redeemer Presbyterian Church. If you've enjoyed listening to this podcast and would like to support the ongoing efforts of this ministry, you can do so by visiting https://gospelinlife.com/give and making a one-time or recurring donation.