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Bible Readings: Ps 132, Lk 1:57-80 Last Sunday’s sermon: “The King of Mercy” with Tom Barrett, part of our series “Upside Down Kingdom”. The post The King of Mercy appeared first on All Saints North Epping.
Tim Neale teaches on The Upside Down Kingdom. Bible readings from John 1:1-14 & Philippians 2:1-11.
For nearly fourteen hundred years, the smartest people in the world believed something that turned out to be completely upside down. Aristotle taught it. Ptolemy mapped it. Generations assumed it without question. They believed the universe revolved around the Earth. That the sun moved for us. The stars…
Bible Readings: Mal 4:1‑6, Lk 1:1‑25 Last Sunday’s sermon: “Prepared for the Lord” with Leigh Zadro, part of our series “Upside Down Kingdom”. The post Prepared for the Lord appeared first on All Saints North Epping.
Biblical joy during Advent looks radically different from holiday happiness. Mary's Magnificat wasn't a gentle lullaby but a revolutionary song about God's upside-down kingdom that lifts up the lowly and fills the hungry. When angels announced Jesus' birth, they chose shepherds - society's outcasts - as the first witnesses. True joy isn't passive emotion but active participation in God's mission to include the excluded and bring hope to the forgotten. This Advent, we're called to embody joy by seeking out those who are overlooked and meeting practical needs in our community.
Tim Neale teaches on The Upside Down Kingdom. Bible readings from Matthew 5:1-5.
How could the servants be the greatest as Jesus declared? Listen as I suggest how in an upside down kingdom it is technically the case.
Luke 1:45-56 NIVI. MAGNIFY: Worship Begins with Right PerspectiveLuke 1:46-47 ESVMary doesn't say “my soul feels the Lord”—she says “my soul magnifies the Lord.” Worship isn't about amplifying your feelings; it's about amplifying God's greatnessIllustration:"A telescope doesn't make stars bigger—it helps you see how big they already are.” “You become small when you make yourself big. You become significant when you make God big.”“Mary called Him ‘Savior' before the manger, before the cross—she knew she needed rescue too.”Application: Even the mother of Jesus needed a Savior. Nobody gets to God on their résumé.What's competing with God for the “bigness” in your life?II. MERCY: Remember That Grace Flows to the Low Places God didn't choose Mary because she was exceptional—He chose her because she was available. Her “humble estate” wasn't an obstacle to God's plan; it was a qualification for it.Luke 1:48-49“God's eyes scan past the spotlight to find the servant.”“Mercy isn't God meeting you halfway—it's God coming all the way down.” “Fear of the Lord isn't terror—it's the awe that makes you finally stop performing.”“Pride says, ‘Look what I've done.' Humility says, ‘Look what He's doing.'”Application: Stop trying to make yourself impressive enough for God. Emptiness/Brokenness is the invitation.III. MIGHTY REVERSALS: The Gospel Turns the World Upside Down Luke 1:51-53This isn't just future prophecy—it's present reality wherever the gospel takes root. The kingdom of God inverts every human hierarchy.Potential memorable quotes: pretending you have it together…. Says you don't need grace“The proud get scattered because they were never really together.”The modern world is not evil; in some ways the modern world is far too good. It is full of wild and wasted virtues. When a religious scheme is shattered (as Christianity was shattered at the Reformation), it is not merely the vices that are let loose. The vices are, indeed, let loose, and they wander and do damage. But the virtues are let loose also; and the virtues wander more wildly, and the virtues do more terrible damage. The modern world is full of the old Christian virtues gone mad. The virtues have gone mad because they have been isolated from each other and are wandering alone. Thus some scientists care for truth; and their truth is pitiless. Thus some humanitarians only care for pity; and their pity (I am sorry to say) is often untruthful. GK Chesterton (Orthodoxy)Timothy Keller said it this way: The ultimate reversal happened at the cross. The Mighty One became weak. The Rich One became poor. The Exalted One was humbled to death. Why? So that in Him, our weakness becomes strength, our poverty becomes riches, and our humiliation becomes glory.Application: What are you gripping so tightly that God can't fill your hands? What throne are you protecting that's blocking your blessing?IV. MEMORY: God Keeps Promises We Forgot He MadeLuke 1:54-55Two thousand years of silence, and God hadn't forgotten a single syllable of His covenant. Mary's baby was the “Yes” to a promise made to Abraham in Genesis 12.
"Christ's Upside Down Kingdom" From Mountain to Manger, Isaiah 11:1-10, The Rev. Dcn. J.D. Meeder.
Ephesians 6:1-4
"That's not fair." We tend to value fairness, but Jesus tips everything upside down.
The Upside Down Kingdom: Waiting Well - Pastor Andrew DamazioThis week, we wrap up our series "The Upside Down Kingdom" with a powerful message on three parables in Matthew that show us what it really looks like to wait well.Want to connect more with Rose Church? Find more information at https://www.rosechurch.org and give at - https://www.rosechurch.org/give Make sure to subscribe so you don't miss more incredible sermons like this one or previous series like “I Am” or “The Tension of Faith” from Pastor Andrew Damazio, Dr. AJ Swoboda, Pastor Julia Damazio and many other incredible pastors!Thanks for listening!
Series: Upside Down Kingdom FinaleKey Verses: Matthew 5Teaching Pastor: Matthew CorkNovember 23, 2025_____________________________New to Friends Church? We're so glad you're here!We stream live every week:SUNDAY 9A / 11A PTSubscribe to The Friends Church YouTube channel to watch this message again later this week!Website: https://www.friends.churchInstagram: / friendschurch
The Upside Down Kingdom: Communion - Pastor Andrew DamazioThis week Pastor Andrew called the church to examine their hearts, restore honor to communion, and remember the sacrifice Jesus made. Want to connect more with Rose Church? Find more information at https://www.rosechurch.org and give at - https://www.rosechurch.org/give Make sure to subscribe so you don't miss more incredible sermons like this one or previous series like “I Am” or “The Tension of Faith” from Pastor Andrew Damazio, Dr. AJ Swoboda, Pastor Julia Damazio and many other incredible pastors!Thanks for listening!
Title: The Upside Down KingdomSpeaker: Nate HoldridgeOverview: Pastor Nate Holdridge teaches Matthew 4:12-25, revealing how Jesus' ministry location, personnel choices, and healing demonstrations preview the radical nature of God's kingdom. This message explores why Jesus established his headquarters in marginalized Galilee rather than religious Jerusalem, how he called ordinary fishermen to immediate and costly discipleship, and what his comprehensive healing ministry reveals about the kingdom's power to overturn every form of brokenness—physical, mental, spiritual, and relational. Link to Discussion QuestionsLink to Sermon Notes
Jerry Daley: "The Upside Down Kingdom" by GraceLife Church
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The Upside Down Kingdom: Becoming A Fool - Pastor Andrew DamazioThis Sunday, Pastor Andrew continues our series on the Kingdom God is building, challenging us to live generously now, rather than later.Want to connect more with Rose Church? Find more information at https://www.rosechurch.org and give at - https://www.rosechurch.org/give Make sure to subscribe so you don't miss more incredible sermons like this one or previous series like “I Am” or “The Tension of Faith” from Pastor Andrew Damazio, Dr. AJ Swoboda, Pastor Julia Damazio and many other incredible pastors!Thanks for listening!
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I. If you want to KNOW who Jesus is, BE WITH Him.II. If you want to FOLLOW God's will, then you MUST BECOME LIKE Him.III. If you want to ANSWER Jesus' call, DO AS HE DID.
The Upside Down Kingdom: The Posture of Prayer - Pastor Andrew DamazioThis Sunday, Pastor Andrew continues our series on the Kingdom God is building! This parable challenges how we see righteousness, why we serve Jesus, and how we treat one another.Want to connect more with Rose Church? Find more information at https://www.rosechurch.org and give at - https://www.rosechurch.org/give Make sure to subscribe so you don't miss more incredible sermons like this one or previous series like “I Am” or “The Tension of Faith” from Pastor Andrew Damazio, Dr. AJ Swoboda, Pastor Julia Damazio and many other incredible pastors!Thanks for listening!
In Mark 10, Jesus teaches that only those who receive the kingdom of God like a child will enter it. The rich young man reveals how self-righteousness and self-reliance keep us from fully depending on God, while the disciples show us the beauty of humble, childlike trust. True faith means releasing control, resting in God's promises, and following Jesus wherever He leads—believing that His way is always best. For in His kingdom, the first will be last, and the last will be first.
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Overflow is a series about living generously with our whole lives.When we live in the confidence that God has and will provide, we are able to live with open hearts toward those around us.Living in God's abundance, we are filled to overflowing with His peace, gratitude, and joy.You are welcome and wanted at Life Vineyard Church, we can't wait to meet you!We meet every Sunday at 10am in Mahomet.Lifevineyard.org
The Upside Down Kingdom: Temporary Residents - Pastor Andrew DamazioThis week Pastor Andrew continues our series on the kingdom that God is building! This message reminds us that life on earth is temporary and what truly matters is how we live in light of eternity.Want to connect more with Rose Church? Find more information at https://www.rosechurch.org and give at - https://www.rosechurch.org/give Make sure to subscribe so you don't miss more incredible sermons like this one or previous series like “I Am” or “The Tension of Faith” from Pastor Andrew Damazio, Dr. AJ Swoboda, Pastor Julia Damazio and many other incredible pastors!Thanks for listening!
Welcome to the Saltbox Church Podcast. We desire to lead people to become fully surrendered disciples of Jesus. On our channel, you'll learn how to read and understand the truths of the Bible from Pastor Michael Mattis and other members of our teaching team. You can expect to walk away with a deeper understanding of the things of God, but challenged to live a surrendered life. We cover topics such as the will of God, mental health, women in leadership, Christianity vs. other faith traditions and many other in-depth studies of scripture. -------------------------------- Scripture & Literature References: Luke 6:12-16, Mark 14:43-51, & Genesis 3:21-24 -------------------------------- CONNECT: Small Group Questions ►https://drive.google.com/file/d/1VmRHev-UJn8ab6T8GkjCpwulGjGL-S-E/view?usp=sharing LinkTree ► https://linktr.ee/saltboxchurch Website ► http://www.SaltboxChurch.com Podcast ► https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast... Instagram ► https://www.instagram.com/saltboxchurch/ Facebook ► https://www.facebook.com/saltboxchurch/ Yellow Truck Coffee Co. ► https://www.yellowtruckcoffeeco.com/ --------------------------------
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The Upside Down Kingdom: The Kingdom Is Worth Everything - Pastor Andrew DamazioThis week Pastor Andrew continues our series on the kingdom that God is building!Want to connect more with Rose Church? Find more information at https://www.rosechurch.org and give at - https://www.rosechurch.org/give Make sure to subscribe so you don't miss more incredible sermons like this one or previous series like “Breaking the Cycle” or “The Spiritual Realm” from Pastor Andrew Damazio, Dr. AJ Swoboda, Pastor Julia Damazio and many other incredible pastors!Thanks for listening!
Jesus ushers in the Upside Down Kingdom where he tells us the broken and poor are close to God and the seemingly well off or rich are missing it. Leveraging the ideas of threshold moments and hindsight realization, Jesus is taking his disciples (and now us) on a journey towards understanding the true economy of the kingdom of Heaven - how what we know now is just a slice, and because of Jesus everything will change.This message is from our Sunday morning service on October 26th, 2025.We meet at The Simon (957 Main St., Louisville, CO 80027) on Sunday mornings at 10am.Connect with us:kindredchurch.co@kindredchurch.cofacebook.com/kindredchurch.co
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Pastor Charlie Dawes' message from Hill City DC's Live Services on October 26, 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...
The Upside Down Kingdom: The Slow Kingdom - Pastor Andrew DamazioThis week Pastor Andrew continues our series on the kingdom that God is building!Want to connect more with Rose Church? Find more information at https://www.rosechurch.org and give at - https://www.rosechurch.org/give Make sure to subscribe so you don't miss more incredible sermons like this one or previous series like “Breaking the Cycle” or “The Spiritual Realm” from Pastor Andrew Damazio, Dr. AJ Swoboda, Pastor Julia Damazio and many other incredible pastors!Thanks for watching!
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Pastor Charlie Dawes' message from Hill City DC's Live Services on October 19, 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...
The Upside Down Kingdom: Grace Over Kezazah - Pastor Andrew DamazioThis week Pastor Andrew kicks off a brand new series!Want to connect more with Rose Church? Find more information at https://www.rosechurch.org and give at - https://www.rosechurch.org/give Make sure to subscribe so you don't miss more incredible sermons like this one or previous series like “Breaking the Cycle” or “The Spiritual Realm” from Pastor Andrew Damazio, Dr. AJ Swoboda, Pastor Julia Damazio and many other incredible pastors!Thanks for listening!
Everything We Need | Upside Down Kingdom | Zach Chronley by Akouo Church
As we continue in Matthew throughout the fall and see the outworking of Christ's Upside-Down Kingdom, we will shift gears this week by looking at a prophecy spoken by Jeremiah hundreds of years before the birth of Christ. In Jeremiah 23:1-8, God declares disaster upon Judah's wicked kings through His prophet Jeremiah because of their stubborn rebellion in forsaking the covenant. But because of his grace, the looming disaster was not the end of the story. A King would come one day into the world who would rule in righteousness and redeem from captivity. Jesus fulfilled the prophecy of Jeremiah, and Christ our King rules now without end. That reality gives us hope when hope is in short supply.------------------------------------------- Connect with us on Social Media Website | Instagram | Threads | Facebook | Vimeo------------------------------------------- Download our AppApple App Store | Google Play Store
Series: Upside Down KingdomKey Verses: Matthew 5Teaching Pastor: Matthew CorkOctober 11, 2025_____________________________New to Friends Church? We're so glad you're here!We stream live every week:SUNDAY 9A / 11A PTSubscribe to The Friends Church YouTube channel to watch this message again later this week!Website: https://www.friends.churchInstagram: / friendschurch
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Pastor Charlie Dawes' message from Hill City DC's Live Services on October 12, 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...
Death Prompted Purpose | Upside Down Kingdom | Humbie Cervera by Akouo Church
Last week we saw the power of Jesus on display over nature, evil, sickness, and sin, proving that Jesus is the Son of Man prophesied in Daniel 7. He is sovereign over all things and worth following. This week we will see what it takes to follow Jesus as we continue our series The Upside-Down Kingdom with Matthew 9:9-13. This passage is personal for our author, Matthew, because it is the story of Jesus calling him to follow. Matthew is a tax collector. It is difficult to capture the fulness of what that meant in society at the time; tax collectors were despised. The people Jesus called to follow him were not the people that anyone else would have chosen, and for every one of us, that's good news. ------------------------------------------- Connect with us on Social Media Website | Instagram | Threads | Facebook | Vimeo------------------------------------------- Download our AppApple App Store | Google Play Store
Sunday, October 5, 2025
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Series: Upside Down KingdomKey Verses: Matthew 5Teaching Pastor: Matthew CorkSeptember 28, 2025_____________________________New to Friends Church? We're so glad you're here! We stream live every week:SUNDAY 9A / 11A PTSubscribe to The Friends Church YouTube channel to watch this message again later this week!Website: https://www.friends.churchInstagram: / friendschurch
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