Podcasts about upside down kingdom

Listen to the sixth week of our series Upside Down Kingdom with Pastor Cory Rice!

Those Who Wrestle With God: Part 4 - Look At What The Lord Has Done - Pastor Andrew DamazioThis week, we celebrated our 8-year anniversary as Pastor Andrew closed out our Those Who Wrestle With God series, sharing what's been stirring in his heart as he reflects on past seasons, the cycles we've walked through, and the new season of redemption and fresh beginnings ahead as we continue to live by faith and surrender to God.Want to connect more with Rose Church? Find more information at https://www.rosechurch.org and give at - https://www.rosechurch.org/giveMake sure to subscribe so you don't miss more incredible sermons like this one or previous series like “The Upside Down Kingdom” or “The Tension of Faith” from Pastor Andrew Damazio, Dr. AJ Swoboda, Pastor Julia Damazio and many other incredible pastors!Thanks for watching!

The Upside Down Kingdom

This week Pastor Darrin continues his series on the Sermon on the Mount as he talks about lust and the weight of our sins.

This week Brigid spoke to us about Jesus' parables in Luke 15, introducing a new series exploring how Jesus' stories reveal God's character and the nature of God's kingdom. Dive deeper into this talk by visiting sps.church/docks Who are we? We are the church on the highway, the church in the docks, the church with the big red door. For hundreds of years we have been a harbour for worshippers. We are full of bold hope and generous love, a chapel of rest for all, a refuge to find peace in the storm and a launching post into the new, the exciting and the undiscovered. Dive in and explore with us. sps.church

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Pastor Corey Johnsrud continues our Upside Down Kingdom series with a message from Luke 15 on February 22nd, 2026 at Kent Covenant Church.

Bible Readings: Ps 37:1‑24, Lk 6:17‑49 Last Sunday’s sermon: “Upside down enemies” with Tom Barrett, part of our series “Upside Down Kingdom”. The post Upside down enemies appeared first on All Saints North Epping.

In Luke 8, a storm reveals the disciples' fear, but it also shows the power of Jesus' presence. In the Upside Down Kingdom, faith is not the absence of fear—it is learning to trust the One who is in the boat with us.

Introduction of The Best Life, an Upside Down Kingdom

Listen to the fifth week of our series Upside Down Kingdom with Pastor Channock Banet!

The Upside-Down Kingdom is a three-part podcast series exploring Jesus' Sermon on the Mount in the Gospel of Matthew. Together, we look at how Jesus redefines blessing, power, and righteousness—calling his followers into a way of life shaped not by success or control, but by mercy, integrity, trust, and love.Discussion Questions — Episode 31. Which spiritual practice feels most difficult to do quietly and unseen?2. How does anxiety reveal what you trust most?3. Why do you think Jesus connects judgment of others with our own spiritual blindness?4. What does “seeking first the Kingdom” look like in ordinary life?5. What small, faithful practice could help you build on solid ground this week?

Upside Down Kingdom | Parables of the Hidden Treasure and Precious Pearls by Napoleon Church of the Nazarene

Upside Down Kingdom | The Parables of the Mustard Seeds and the Yeast by Napoleon Church of the Nazarene

What does life actually look like under the reign of God? Jesus invites us into a Kingdom that turns our expectations upside down—where surrender leads to freedom, humility leads to blessing, and trust reshapes everything. This message reframes what it means to truly live the Kingdom life.

Why does God allow good and evil to grow side by side? In the Parable of the Wheat and the Weeds, Jesus reveals a Kingdom marked by patience, mercy, and hope. This message challenges our desire for quick judgment and calls us to faithful witness in a mixed field while trusting God with the final harvest.

Grace In The Exile: Part 3 - Pastor Andrew DamazioThis week, Pastor Andrew shared a powerful reminder that God remains faithful, even in seasons that feel like exile. Even when we fall short, His grace is not something we have to earn and it never runs dry.Throughout the month of January, we are reading Secrets of the Secret Place by Bob Sorge. Get your copy here: https://a.co/d/h0yCQtqWant to connect more with Rose Church? Find more information at https://www.rosechurch.org and give at - https://www.rosechurch.org/giveMake sure to subscribe so you don't miss more incredible sermons like this one or previous series like “The Upside Down Kingdom” or “The Tension of Faith” from Pastor Andrew Damazio, Dr. AJ Swoboda, Pastor Julia Damazio and many other incredible pastors!Thanks for listening!

This week Pastor Darrin continues his series through the Sermon on the Mount as he talks about the command not to murder.

Pastor Corey Johnsrud continues our series through the Gospel of Luke with a message from chapter 14 on Sunday, February 15th at Kent Covenant Church.

Bible Readings: 1 Sam 21:1‑9, Lk 5:33 ‑ 6:16 Last Sunday’s sermon: “Upside Down Religion” with Sam Freney, part of our series “Upside Down Kingdom”. The post Upside Down Religion appeared first on All Saints North Epping.

The Upside-Down Kingdom is a three-part podcast series exploring Jesus' Sermon on the Mount in the Gospel of Matthew. Together, we look at how Jesus redefines blessing, power, and righteousness—calling his followers into a way of life shaped not by success or control, but by mercy, integrity, trust, and love.Head, Heart and Hands... by Dennis P Hollinger: https://shorturl.at/AlE2uDisciplines of the Spirit by Howard Thurman: https://tinyurl.com/4r2zdpd8Discussion Questions — Episode 21. Why do you think Jesus insists he fulfills the Law instead of replacing it?2. Which of Jesus' reinterpretations feels most challenging?3. Where do you notice yourself defaulting to rule-keeping instead of heart change?4. How does moving righteousness inward feel freeing — or frightening?5. What might “enemy love” look like in everyday life, not ideal scenarios?

Those Who Wrestle With God: Part 2 - The Manufactured Blessing - Pastor Andrew DamazioThis week, Pastor Andrew shared a message on trusting God's faithfulness, reminding us that His promises will be fulfilled in His timing, even when we act out of fear or uncertainty.Want to connect more with Rose Church? Find more information at https://www.rosechurch.org and give at - https://www.rosechurch.org/giveMake sure to subscribe so you don't miss more incredible sermons like this one or previous series like “The Upside Down Kingdom” or “The Tension of Faith” from Pastor Andrew Damazio, Dr. AJ Swoboda, Pastor Julia Damazio and many other incredible pastors!Thanks for watching!

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Speaker: Jason Malone

Speaker: Charlie Boyd

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Pastor Corey Johnsrud continues our series The Upside Down Kingdom with a message from Luke 10 on Sunday, February 8th, 2026 at Kent Covenant Church.

This week Pastor Darrin continues his series on The Sermon on the Mount as he talks about the law and how Jesus came to fulfill it.

A new MP3 sermon from Paramount Church is now available on SermonAudio with the following details: Title: The Upside Down Kingdom Subtitle: Encounter the Gospel Kingdom Speaker: Rush Witt Broadcaster: Paramount Church Event: Sunday Service Date: 2/1/2026 Bible: Matthew 27:27-44 Length: 45 min.

Those Who Wrestle With God: Part 1 - Pastor Andrew DamazioThis week, Pastor Andrew shared that while we wrestle with many things in the world, God invites us to wrestle with Him about who we truly are. What feels like abandonment is often an invitation to be alone with God, where our true identity is revealed and transformed.Throughout the month of January, we are reading Secrets of the Secret Place by Bob Sorge. Get your copy here: https://a.co/d/h0yCQtqWant to connect more with Rose Church? Find more information at https://www.rosechurch.org and give at - https://www.rosechurch.org/giveMake sure to subscribe so you don't miss more incredible sermons like this one or previous series like “The Upside Down Kingdom” or “The Tension of Faith” from Pastor Andrew Damazio, Dr. AJ Swoboda, Pastor Julia Damazio and many other incredible pastors!Thanks for watching!

The Upside-Down Kingdom is a three-part podcast series exploring Jesus' Sermon on the Mount in the Gospel of Matthew. Together, we look at how Jesus redefines blessing, power, and righteousness—calling his followers into a way of life shaped not by success or control, but by mercy, integrity, trust, and love.Show Notes - David Roth Sermon: https://share.transistor.fm/s/1e0eb87f- Tattoos on the Heart by Gregory Boyle: https://shorturl.at/T4J2ZDiscussion Questions1. When you hear the word blessed, what images or assumptions come to mind?2. Which Beatitude feels hardest to accept as truly “blessed”?3. How does Jesus' definition of blessing challenge cultural ideas of success?4. Where in your life might God be closer than you expected — precisely because of weakness or loss?5. What would change if you believed blessing was about nearness to God rather than comfort?

"Stories from an Upside Down Kingdom: The Parables of Jesus" refers to the profound teachings of Jesus that challenge conventional wisdom and societal norms. Through vivid and relatable stories, or parables, Jesus reveals the values and characteristics of the Kingdom of God, which often stand in stark contrast to worldly expectations. These parables invite listeners to embrace humility, mercy, and love, emphasizing that the last will be first and the first will be last. In this "upside-down" Kingdom, grace and redemption are offered to all, regardless of status, encouraging a transformative perspective on faith and community. If you liked this podcast, please like, subscribe and/or SHARE. If you would like to know more information about Canyon Springs Church in San Diego, visit http://www.canyonsprings.org Subscribe to all of our podcasts on iTunes here: http://goo.gl/h0mlhv

Listen to the fourth week of our series Upside Down Kingdom with Pastor Cory Rice!

The Upside-down Kingdom- Goin-Burgess 1 Corinthians 1:18-31 Matthew 5:1-12

The Upside-down Kingdom- Veach 1 Corinthians 1:18-31 Matthew 5:1-12

This message invites us into the radical concept of Jubilee—a divine reset button that God has been waiting to press in our lives. Drawing from Luke 4 and the ancient practice described in Leviticus 25, we discover that every 50 years, God commanded Israel to declare a year of complete transformation: rest for the land, restoration of lost property, and release from all debts and slavery. Yet remarkably, historians find no record of Israel ever observing this sacred year. For 1,500 years, God's people lived under the weight of insurmountable debt, exhausting labor, and relentless anxiety because of their inability to trust God and their insatiable greed. Then Jesus walks into the synagogue in Nazareth, reads from Isaiah 61, and declares that this ancient promise is now fulfilled in Him. He is sounding the horn of Jubilee—bringing good news to the poor, liberty to captives, sight to the blind, and freedom to the oppressed. The profound truth here is that our Jubilee begins when we recognize our desperate need and humbly accept Jesus not just as helper, but as the Son of God and our King. The message challenges us to examine whether we've become merely familiar with Jesus through proximity, or whether we've entered into genuine intimacy with Him. Our miracle, our reset, our breakthrough in 2026 begins at the altar of surrender, on our knees before the King who offers us rest, restoration, and complete freedom from everything that enslaves us.

[Mark 10:17-31] In the upside-down kingdom of God, eternal life isn't earned by flawless performance or careful rule-keeping, but received with empty hands through childlike trust that lets go of everything else to follow Jesus.

Pastor Corey Johnsrud continues our series through the Gospel of Luke with a message from Luke 9 on Sunday, February 1st 2026 at Kent Covenant Church.

This week Pastor Darrin continues his series on the Sermon on the Mount as he talks about being salt and light.

Canyon Springs was planted in Scripps Ranch, San Diego in 1998 with a simple dream: reach people far from God and create a church where you could invite friends and family. Since then, Canyon Springs has grown to baptize and reach 1,000s of people with one simple message: It's about the one. We believe that a relationship with Jesus can transform your life.  If you liked this podcast, please like, subscribe and/or SHARE. If you would like to know more information about Canyon Springs Church in San Diego, visit http://www.canyonsprings.org Subscribe to all of our podcasts on iTunes here: http://goo.gl/h0mlhv

Altars: Part 4 - Building an Altar of Hunger and Desire - Pastor Andrew DamazioThis week, Pastor Andrew reminded us that true satisfaction is found in seeking God with a sincere and hungry heart, learning to desire His presence above everything else.Throughout the month of January, we are reading Secrets of the Secret Place by Bob Sorge. Get your copy here: https://a.co/d/h0yCQtqWant to connect more with Rose Church? Find more information at https://www.rosechurch.org and give at - https://www.rosechurch.org/giveMake sure to subscribe so you don't miss more incredible sermons like this one or previous series like “The Upside Down Kingdom” or “The Tension of Faith” from Pastor Andrew Damazio, Dr. AJ Swoboda, Pastor Julia Damazio and many other incredible pastors!Thanks for watching!

Whether it be expectations, prejudgments of others, or something we've worked so hard to achieve, we are often called to let them go to wholeheartedly follow Jesus.

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Altars: Part 3 - The Lord is my Shepherd Psalm 23 - Dr. Sandra RichterThis week, Dr. Sandra Richter spoke on Psalm 23, reminding us that we are God's sheep—vulnerable, prone to wander, and completely dependent on our Shepherd. As we begin fasting this week, we are invited to trust the God who faithfully seeks, guides, and protects His sheep.Throughout the month of January, we are reading Secrets of the Secret Place by Bob Sorge. Get your copy here: https://a.co/d/h0yCQtqWant to connect more with Rose Church? Find more information at https://www.rosechurch.org and give at - https://www.rosechurch.org/giveMake sure to subscribe so you don't miss more incredible sermons like this one or previous series like “The Upside Down Kingdom” or “The Tension of Faith” from Pastor Andrew Damazio, Dr. AJ Swoboda, Pastor Julia Damazio and many other incredible pastors!Thanks for watching!

Listen to the second week of our series Upside Down Kingdom with Pastor Cory Rice!

Altars: Part 2 - Fasting and the Whole Person- Pastor Andrew DamazioThis week, we learned how fasting shapes our body, soul, and spirit by helping us let go of the seen and draw closer to God.Throughout the month of January, we are reading Secrets of the Secret Place by Bob Sorge. Get your copy here: https://a.co/d/h0yCQtqWant to connect more with Rose Church? Find more information at https://www.rosechurch.org and give at - https://www.rosechurch.org/giveMake sure to subscribe so you don't miss more incredible sermons like this one or previous series like “The Upside Down Kingdom” or “The Tension of Faith” from Pastor Andrew Damazio, Dr. AJ Swoboda, Pastor Julia Damazio and many other incredible pastors!Thanks for listening!

Listen to the second week of our series Upside Down Kingdom with Pastor Channock Banet!

Altars: Part 1 - Building an Altar of Expectation - Pastor Andrew DamazioThis week, we start a new series called Altars. This message explores what it means to build an altar of expectation, contrasting Nazareth and Bethany to show how our posture toward Jesus shapes our experience of His presence, power, and work in our lives.Throughout the month of January, we are reading Secrets of the Secret Place by Bob Sorge. Get your copy here: https://a.co/d/h0yCQtqWant to connect more with Rose Church? Find more information at https://www.rosechurch.org and give at - https://www.rosechurch.org/giveMake sure to subscribe so you don't miss more incredible sermons like this one or previous series like “The Upside Down Kingdom” or “The Tension of Faith” from Pastor Andrew Damazio, Dr. AJ Swoboda, Pastor Julia Damazio and many other incredible pastors!Thanks for watching!