“Upside Down Kingdom” is a Lenten sermon series that focuses on the key events of Passion Week from the perspective of the Gospel of Matthew. Together we will unpack the significance of these events in light of Matthew’s emphasis on the Kingdom of God’s arrival in Christ. It is a kingdom unlike anything in this world, in both its character and in its establishment, and at its center is Israel’s rejected Messiah to whom has been granted “all authority in heaven and on earth” (Matthew 28:18).
Series Playlist
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The Triumphal Approach
Feb 18, 2024 • 42:46
Jesus’ purpose in Jerusalem did not meet anyone’s expectations or demands, so within just a matter of days the very voices that praised him fell silent and the ones shaken by his arrival called for his execution. What is our response to his arrival, presence, and self-revelation in our own…
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Cleansing the Temple
Feb 25, 2024 • 41:47
Speaker: Richard Meservey Series: Upside Down Kingdom Scripture: Matthew 21:12-17
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A Supper Like No Other
Mar 3, 2024 • 35:42
Speaker: Karl Bowden Series: Upside Down Kingdom Scripture: Matthew 26:17-30
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The Divine "No"
Mar 10, 2024 • 1:01:31
Jesus shows us what true humanity looks like. He freely said “yes” to God’s divine “no,” and the result of that decision changed everything. He invites all people, not just to accept his atoning sacrifice, but to make his own God-united humanity our own, that by his work in our…
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Life by the Sword
Mar 17, 2024 • 43:07
God is in control of human history. He calls men and women to look to Jesus, the author and finisher of faith, for salvation. Jesus invites us to join him in his commitment to the will and word of God. Speaker: Sean Scribner Series: Upside Down Kingdom Scripture: Matthew 26:47-56
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Peter's Bold Rejection
Mar 24, 2024 • 57:05
The work of Jesus provides both restoration for past failures and power for future boldness. The work of the disciple is not to try harder or dig deeper, but to surrender over in watchful prayer to the will and work of God. Speaker: Sean Scribner Series: Upside Down Kingdom Scripture: Matthew…
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The Sunday of All Sundays
Mar 31, 2024 • 37:18
This is the Gospel of Jesus Christ: That Christ died according to the Scriptures for sinners—even sinners like you and me; that Christ is risen from the dead—that he has forever broken the power of sin and death, that his victorious life can be yours today; that Christ will come…
