Luke 6:39-49 ~ Upside Down Kingdom: 4 Questions

Text: Luke 6:39-49

Preacher: Rev. Greg Brower

This morning, we conclude a sermon series entitled Upside Down Kingdom. This series draws from the gospel lectionary readings, predominantly in Luke, to help us see the counter-cultural values and ways of God’s kingdom. Our text today Jesus calls his disciples to look inward, at their own lives, to see who they are following, the sins they overlook in themselves, examine the fruit of their lives, and ensure they are building on the right foundation.

Sermon begins at 34:15

Luke 6:27-38 ~ Upside Down Kingdom: Ridiculous Generosity

Text: Luke 6:27-38

Preacher: Rev. Greg Brower

This week, we continue a sermon series entitled Upside Down Kingdom. This series draws from the gospel lectionary readings, predominantly in Luke, to help us see the counter-cultural values and ways of God’s kingdom. Our text today Jesus calls his disciples to a life of ridiculous generosity to their enemies, those who can never repay them, and everyone else as well.

Sermon begins at 37:50

Luke 6:17-26 ~ The Upside Down Kingdom

Text: Luke 6:17-26

Preacher: Rev. Greg Brower

This morning, we continue a sermon series entitled Upside Down Kingdom. This series draws from the gospel lectionary readings, predominantly in Luke, to help us see the counter-cultural values and ways of God’s kingdom. Our text today begins Jesus greatest sermon in this gospel: the Sermon on the Plain. Having just chosen his 12 disciples, he lays out for them the unique values of his kingdom. A kingdom not centered on prosperity, pleasure, power, or popularity, but standing firmly with those the world ignores, rejects, and oppresses.

Sermon begins at 50:05

Luke 4:14-21 ~! Upside down Kingdom: Jesus’ “I have a Dream” Sermon

Text: Luke 4:14-21

Preacher: Rev. Greg Brower

This morning, we continue a sermon series entitled Upside Down Kingdom. This series draws from the gospel lectionary readings, predominantly in Luke, to help us see the counter-cultural values and ways of God’s kingdom. Our text today comes from Jesus sermon to his home town of Nazareth. His vision of his ministry and the kingdom he will bring come straight from the Old Testament prophets. This vision of justice and healing challenges us to consider how our lives align with Jesus kingdom or the values of our world.

Sermon begins at 36:10

John 2:1-11 ~ Upside Down Kingdom: Weddings, Water, and Wine

Text: John 2:1-11

Preacher: Rev. Greg Brower

We continue a sermon series entitled Upside Down Kingdom. This series draws from the gospel lectionary readings, predominantly in Luke, to help us see the counter-cultural values and ways of God’s kingdom. Our text today comes from the gospel of John as Jesus begins his public ministry at a private wedding. In this surprising story, Jesus defiles holy objects to turn water into wine and keep the party going. We rightly wonder what is happening here and what might it mean for us to live in a kingdom that turns sacred objects secular for the sake of a wedding.

Sermon begins at 39:48