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Upside Down Kingdom
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SERIES THEME:
This sermon series is about how following Jesus, mimicking His life, obeying His commands, being conformed to His image, and living out the principles He teaches, … is SOOO counter intuitive to our world’s culture, mores, and norms it really looks like Jesus’ ideas are totally UPSIDE DOWN! However, it only appears that way to us because we have been living in this Upside Down fallen world for so long that the principles of righteousness in God’s Kingdom (which are in fact “right-side-up”) confuse us. In this sermon series we will explore several of those Kingdom Principles that appear so Upside Down from our fallen perspective and we will see how following Jesus in these Kingdom Principles will help us to live right-side-up!
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The Imagery: The graphics/imagery for this series is a reference to the popular Netflix Original TV Series: “Stranger Things” in which the regular lives/world of several families in the 1980’s were being invaded by a parallel world of darkness/rot/monsters/etc… In that show they called this other world the “Upside-Down.” The cultural reference is only meant to capitalize on the relevance of that show; it bears no impact on the theology of the series!
The Music: Worship Songs that highlight how God’s ways are different/other/greater than our ways etc… would be very thematically appropriate. For example:
“Greater” ~ Mercy Me
“Different” ~ Micah Tyler
“Center” ~ Charlie Hal
“Better is One Day” ~ Matt Redman
“Reckless Love” ~ Cory Asbury
“It is Well” ~ Todd Fields
“The Stand” ~ Hillsong United
etc…
WEEKLY SERMON DETAILS:
Please recognize that this map includes FIVE sermon prompts! However it would work just as well as a shorter series if your preaching team would simply chose the appropriate prompts that speak most directly to the needs of your church!
[1] Upside Down Kingdom: Humility vs. Pride
Critical Concept: In our upside-down fallen world, pride, arrogance, and self-promotion are lauded as virtues. However in God’s Kingdom HUMILITY is recognizing our proper position before our infinite loving GOD and considering other’s Greater than ourselves!
God says when you are humble, you are free from pride and arrogance. You know that in your flesh you are inadequate, yet you also know who you are in Christ.
Godly humility is being comfortable with who you are in the Lord and therefore putting others first.
The picture of humility in the Bible is one of a strong person who loves others, not someone who is a wimp.
Humility also is recognizing that you need God’s help, knowing you can’t truly succeed in your own strength.
Scripture:
Ephesians 4:2 “Be completely humble and gentle; be patient, bearing with one another in love.”
Philippians 2:3 “Do nothing out of selfish ambition or vain conceit. Rather, in humility value others above yourselves.”
Proverbs 11:2 “When pride comes, then comes disgrace, but with humility comes wisdom.”
Romans 12:16 “Live in harmony with one another. Do not be proud, but be willing to associate with people of low position. Do not be conceited.”
James 4:10 “Humble yourselves before the Lord, and he will lift you up.”
And many more…
[2] Upside Down Kingdom: Dependence vs. Independence
Critical Concept: In our upside-down fallen world it is considered weak or shameful to depend on anyone or anything but yourself. However in God’s Kingdom we recognize that we have been made to fully depend on God our Heavenly Father!
Depending on God is basic to the Christian life.
God’s children should share that quality of depending on their loving Heavenly Father for everything they need.
The moment I tell myself, “I can handle this one myself, it’s small and it will be easy,” I run the risk of moving forward in the flesh rather than by dependence on the Holy Spirit!
“Jehovah-Jireh” is the KJV’s translation of YHWH-Yireh and means “The LORD Will Provide” (Genesis 22:14). It is the name memorialized by Abraham when God provided the ram to be sacrificed in place of Isaac.
As leaders who want to reach our generation for Christ, we need to lead in a way that allows others to see our faith as we FOLLOW GOD in total dependence on Him.
Scripture:
Proverbs 3:5-6 “Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways submit to him, and he will make your paths straight.”
John 15:5 “I am the vine; you are the branches. If you remain in me and I in you, you will bear much fruit; apart from me you can do nothing.”
Isaiah 40:29 “He gives strength to the weary and increases the power of the weak.”
Romans 12:4-5 “For just as each of us has one body with many members, and these members do not all have the same function, so in Christ we, though many, form one body, and each member belongs to all the others.”
Matthew 6:25-34
And Many More …
[3] Upside Down Kingdom: Others vs. Self
Critical Concept: In our upside-down fallen world the standard practice is to “lookout for number one.” However in God’s Kingdom we sacrificially love others in the same way we love ourselves!
Even simple acts of kindness are effective ways of loving others like Jesus.
The most loving thing we can do for others is love God more than we love them. For if we love God most, we will love others best.
There is so much pain and loneliness in the world, you can be pretty sure the person next to on the bus or the checker at the grocery store could use a kind word, a smile, or a helping hand. Get off your cell phone and talk to them. Get to know them. Ask them how their day is going… and mean it.
Scripture:
Romans 12:9-16 “Love must be sincere. Hate what is evil; cling to what is good. Be devoted to one another in love. Honor one another above yourselves. Never be lacking in zeal, but keep your spiritual fervor, serving the Lord. Be joyful in hope, patient in affliction, faithful in prayer. Share with the Lord’s people who are in need. Practice hospitality. Bless those who persecute you; bless and do not curse. Rejoice with those who rejoice; mourn with those who mourn. Live in harmony with one another.”
John 15:12-13 “My command is this: Love each other as I have loved you. Greater love has no one than this: to lay down one’s life for one’s friends.”
1 John 4:7[-11] “Dear friends, let us love one another, for love comes from God.”
Matthew 22:37-39 “Jesus replied: “‘Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind.’ This is the first and greatest commandment. And the second is like it: ‘Love your neighbor as yourself.’”
[4] Upside Down Kingdom: Purity vs. Pleasure
Critical Concept: In our upside-down fallen world the reckless pursuit of personal pleasure, satisfaction of our own appetites, and being guided by our feelings are considered irresistible forces of nature that should just be embraced. However in God’s Kingdom we are empowered to live lives of purity as we pursue an ever stronger relationship with Jesus Christ the source of purity!
Whilst purity is lost in sin it can be found again in Christ Jesus!
God gave man and woman the joy and pleasure of sexual relations within the bounds of marriage, and the Bible is clear about the importance of maintaining sexual purity within the boundaries of that union between man and wife.
“Purity is not an accomplishment, it is a relationship with the One who is pure.” ~ PURE HOPE Ministries
Scripture:
Matthew 5:8 “Blessed are the pure in heart, for they shall see God.”
Psalm 119:9 “How can a young man keep his way pure? By guarding it according to your word.”
1 Corinthians 6:18 “Flee from sexual immorality. Every other sin a person commits is outside the body, but the sexually immoral person sins against his own body.”
Hebrews 13:4 “Let marriage be held in honor among all, and let the marriage bed be undefiled, for God will judge the sexually immoral and adulterous.”
1 John 1:9 “If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness.”
Galatians 2:20 “I have been crucified with Christ. It is no longer I who live, but Christ who lives in me. And the life I now live in the flesh I live by faith in the Son of God, who loved me and gave himself for me.”
2 Corinthians 5:21 “God made him who had no sin to be sin for us, so that in him we might become the righteousness of God.”
And Many More…
[5] Upside Down Kingdom: Investing in Eternity vs. Now
Critical Concept: In our upside-down fallen world everything is broken, decaying, and temporal. Therefore, many people live only for the here and now. However in God’s Kingdom we know that God intends for us to live on with Him for eternity, and that eternity starts NOW for those of us in Christ!
The Bible teaches that those who are true children of God enter our Father’s presence and eventually spend eternity in the New Heaven and New Earth. But those who refuse to believe and follow Jesus Christ will spend eternity in the lake of fire.
How you live your todays will impact yours/others’ tomorrows and maybe even their eternities!
Choosing to FOLLOW Jesus according to His Kingdom principles (instead of the upside down principles of this fallen world) is a great way to ensure your life will have Eternal impact!
Scripture:
1 John 5:11 “And the testimony is this, that God has given us eternal life, and this life is in His Son.”
John 3:16 “”For God so loved the world, that He gave His only begotten Son, that whoever believes in Him shall not perish, but have eternal life.”
John 11:25-26 “Jesus said to her, “I am the resurrection and the life; he who believes in Me will live even if he dies, and everyone who lives and believes in Me will never die. Do you believe this?”
1 Corinthians 15:5 “O DEATH, WHERE IS YOUR VICTORY? O DEATH, WHERE IS YOUR STING?”
Matthew 6:19-2o ““Do not store up for yourselves treasures on earth, where moths and vermin destroy, and where thieves break in and steal. 20 But store up for yourselves treasures heaven, where moths & vermin do not destroy, & where thieves do not break in and steal.”
Ecclesiastes 3:11 “He has made everything beautiful in its time. He has also set eternity in the human heart; yet no one can fathom what God has done from beginning to end.”
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“Against the Flow”
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SERIES THEME:
This sermon series explores four biblical narratives where the main characters remained strong and did the right thing against tremendous social pressure! As we explore these narratives we will examine the important elements required for us to press back “AGAINST THE FLOW” of unrighteous social and cultural pressures today!
(NOTICE: Each week must have a very clear and distinct main point so as to ensure that these four sermons are not unduly repetitive).
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The Imagery: The main series imagery concept is cloud of arrows that are all pointing in one direction. This cloud of arrows facing the same direction are the same color to demonstrate their unanimity. Then your eye is drawn to an arrow of vibrant color pointing back in the opposite direction from the crowd. The idea is that to press on against the overwhelming flow of the crowd is not easy but it is what we are called to do! In the torrent of a society that is unapologetically rebelling against God’s will and plan, it is critical that we press back, “AGAINT THE FLOW!”
The Music: Songs that emphasize endurance and commitment are ideal tie-ins to this sermon series thematically! For example: “Greater,” “In Christ Alone,” “Oceans,” “Voice of Truth,” “We Believe,” “The Stand,” and “Hosanna” by Hillsong, etc…
“Be The Body” tie-in: Every sermon series should always have a clear tie-in to what it means to “be the body” – the CHURCH! A good way to do this in the “Against the Flow” series is to emphasize how the PARTS of the BODY can work in harmony to resist the pressures of society more effectively! The local church should be a community of support, coordination, encouragement, refuge, and accountability as we recharge on God’s truth before reentering the spiritual battle taking place at work, school, the gym, everywhere else in society where the Flow of social norms and mores are turning against God’s truth! The BODY must resolve with one united voice to lovingly and unyieldingly press back “Against the Flow!”
WEEKLY SERMON DETAILS:
“Against the Flow: Daniel” (Week 1)
Critical Concept: Resolve IN ADVANCE to follow the Lord!
Have you made a decision that you will NEVER defile yourself before God?
To successfully, enduringly, and consistently press back “Against the Flow” it is critical to resolve in advance not to defile ourselves by capitulating to the unrighteous pressures of society!
Scripture: A survey of challenges in the book of Daniel while referring back to the concept in Daniel 1:8 where Daniel “Resolved” not to defile himself
“ Against the Flow: Elijah” (Week 2)
Critical Concept: Even if you have to stand alone, STAND WITH GOD!
Are you ever in an environment where you are all alone as a Christ Follower? Maybe at Work? School? Your circle of Friends?
The Prophet Elijah was the only remaining prophet of the Most High God while Baal had 450 false prophets. It appeared he might have been the only follower of the one true God left…
Even in the face of overwhelming opposition, Elijah had the faith to stand firm for the one true God, even if he had to make his stand alone. However, when you walk with God you are never alone and never out numbered!
Essential Scripture: 1 Kings 18:22-40 [Elijah and the showdown with the prophets of Baal on Mount Carmel]
“ Against the Flow: Esther” (Week 3)
Critical Concept: God places all of us in our environments, “FOR SUCH A TIME AS THIS!” Even environments where the social tide is flowing against God, don’t miss the opportunity to step up and step out in faith with God against the flow!
Where has God planted you is where you need to be fulfilling His purpose “for such a time as this?”
The Infinite God of the Universe does not NEED us in any way! However, according to his grace and mercy, He has arranged that we participate in His awesome mission!
God’s plan and will cannot be thwarted, but we can miss out on the adventure, joy, blessing, and victory of rising to the task for which he has purposed and appointed us!
DO NOT MISS OUT, FAIL TO SPEAK UP, NEGLECT TO PUSH BACK “AGAINST THE FLOW” for such a time as this!
Scripture: Mordechai’s encouragement/exhortation to Esther in Esther 4:14
“ Against the Flow: ACTS 4” (Week 4)
Critical Concept: Do not be afraid but be bold and Courageous!
The disciples found supernatural boldness by faith after the resurrection!
Even with the threat of beatings and imprisonment they pressed on by faith “Against the Flow” for God’s glory & the advancement of the Gospel/Kingdom!
Scripture: ACTS 4 especially the courage and boldness the disciples displayed in the face of danger for the sake of Jesus and the Gospel!
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