Sermon Series

The Upside Down Kingdom

A Series on The Beatitudes in Matthew 5

Whether chasing the blessed, happy, or good life, we all spend time, emotion, and money pursuing a "better" life. We all want to live a life where we wake up with peace in our hearts instead of anxiety, gladness instead of despair, and hope instead of hopelessness. Through the Beatitudes, the opening section of Jesus’ Sermon on the Mount, Jesus teaches postures and rhythms that will flip our lives upside down, change us for the better, and unlock the way to living a full life in an empty world. Join us as we spend eight weeks covering the twelve verses that make up the Beatitudes!

Share Your Story

September 8th, 2024 by Spence Shelton

In Exodus 18, we see how Moses shares what God has done for him with his father-in-law, Jethro, and are encouraged by how we can share our story of what God has done for us with others!

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Fight Your Battles in God’s Power

September 1st, 2024 by Darrick Smith

Pastor Darrick continues in our Exodus series with a sermon on how to fight our battles by relying on God's present provision, leaning into gospel-centered friendships, and recalling God's past faithfulness to us.

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The Lord is My Banner

September 1st, 2024 by Mike Herman

Pastor Mike continues in our Exodus series with a sermon on fighting our battles by recognizing both the spiritual and physical aspects of the battle, relying on other believers when we're ready to give up, and looking ahead to the ultimate victory that is already won in Christ Jesus.

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Fight Your Battles God’s Way

September 1st, 2024 by Scott Urbanek

Pastor Scott continues our Exodus series with a sermon on how we can fight external battles God's way - by relying on God, prayer, community, and remembering God's past faithfulness to us.

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God Will Provide – Part 2

August 25th, 2024 by Spence Shelton

As Pastor Spence continues in our Exodus series, the Israelites face a lack of resources in the wilderness. Once again, they complain about their circumstances to Moses, quickly forgetting that God has already demonstrated His ability to provide everything they need. Pastor Spence emphasizes that our present thirst can often blind us to God's past provision in our own lives.

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God Will Provide

August 19th, 2024 by Spence Shelton

As Pastor Spence continues in our Exodus series, we learn about God's provision of manna for the Israelites and understand how this example of provision can encourage us in the midst of the difficult times we experience today.

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Why We Sing

August 11th, 2024 by Spence Shelton

As Pastor Spence continues in our Exodus series, he highlights Israel's song in Chapter 15 as evidence that humanity was created to praise God, especially through singing. Throughout the sermon, he focuses on why we sing, what we sing about, and how we sing.

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Red Sea Deliverance

August 4th, 2024

Pastor Spence uses the Israelites' passage through the Red Sea as an example of how God is still with us in our unknowns and uncertainties. When God calls us to decisions that may feel backward to the word, He uses these seasons to do something in our lives that ultimately brings him glory and reveals Himself as the one, true God.

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God’s Promised Presence Will Never Leave You

July 28th, 2024 by Darrick Smith

Pastor Darrick highlights God's promised presence, emphasizing trust in God's unchanging promises and rest in His constant presence. He illustrates how God's guidance may lead us on detours for our own good and provides confidence and hope in overcoming life's challenges.

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You Can Trust God

July 28th, 2024 by Scott Urbanek

Pastor Scott encourages listeners to trust in God's wisdom despite unclear paths, to believe in His promises, and to rely on His constant presence. The sermon emphasizes the importance of faith and trust in God for guidance and transformation in our lives.

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You Can Trust God

July 28th, 2024 by Brett Bouldin

Pastor Brett invites us to trust God's wisdom, promises, and presence. He emphasizes the importance of trusting God in unexpected challenges, using the Israelites' journey through the wilderness as an example. Pastor Brett highlights that God's wisdom surpasses human understanding and urges listeners to hold on to His promises.

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Remember God’s Goodness and Celebrate His Faithfulness

July 21st, 2024 by Darrick Smith

Pastor Darrick urges the congregation to remember God's goodness and faithfulness. He focuses on consecration, unleavened bread, and the redemption of the firstborn, emphasizing trusting God with all aspects of life. He encourages intentional celebration, gratitude, and passing on faith to the next generation.

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Remember the Lord’s Salvation

July 21st, 2024 by Mike Herman

Pastor Mike discusses the importance of remembering God's acts of mercy in our lives. The sermon dives into the story of Israel's exodus from Egypt and emphasizes the need to remember God's deliverance amidst life's trials. He encourages giving our best to God, recognizing His strength, and holding onto hope for the promised land like the Israelites in the wilderness.

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Celebrate and Remember

July 21st, 2024 by Scott Urbanek

Pastor Scott highlights the importance of actively remembering and celebrating the faithfulness of God in our lives. Drawing from the book of Exodus, he explains how forgetfulness hinders our relationship with God and emphasizes the need to keep God's faithfulness at the forefront of our minds.

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A Heart for the Lost

July 14th, 2024 by Ryan Brooks

Guest speaker Ryan Brooks, Lead Pastor of Vertical Church in Hillsborough, NC preaches from Jonah 4 and implores us to have a heart for the lost. Looking at Jonah's heart issues helps listeners to understand where their own hearts may be misaligned in withholding the good news of Jesus from others.

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Blessed Are the Persecuted

May 13th, 2024 by Spence Shelton

Pastor Spence finishes our series with the eighth beatitude, "Blessed are the persecuted," by helping us understand what this verse means for the modern-day believer.

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Blessed Are the Peacemakers – Pastor Brett

May 5th, 2024 by Brett Bouldin

Pastor Brett teaches on the seventh beatitude, "Blessed are the peacemakers," defining what being a peacemaker means and giving practical advice for obtaining and maintaining peacefulness.

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Blessed Are the Peacemakers – Pastor Darrick

May 5th, 2024 by Darrick Smith

Pastor Darrick teaches on the seventh beatitude, "Blessed are the peacemakers," explaining that God's children embody a life of peacemaking.

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Blessed Are the Peacemakers – Pastor Mike

May 5th, 2024 by Mike Herman

Pastor Mike teaches on the seventh beatitude, "Blessed are the peacemakers," by defining peace, explaining our role as children of God, and giving practical handles on how we can live as peacemakers.

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Blessed Are the Pure in Heart

April 29th, 2024 by Spence Shelton

Pastor Spence teaches on the sixth beatitude, "Blessed are the pure in heart," explaining what it means, how we become pure in heart, and how we remain that way.

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Blessed Are the Merciful

April 15th, 2024 by Spence Shelton

Pastor Spence teaches on the fifth beatitude, "Blessed are the merciful," by exploring the concept of mercy using a parable from Matthew 18. He emphasizes that giving mercy opens the door to receiving more of God's mercy, urging believers to reflect on extending mercy to others despite difficulties, leading to healing and reconciliation.

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Blessed Are Those Who Hunger for Righteousness – Pastor Josh

April 8th, 2024 by Josh Jones

Pastor Josh teaches on the fourth beatitude, explaining what it means to hunger and thirst for righteousness and emphasizing that only through Jesus can true satisfaction and restoration be found.

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Blessed Are Those Who Hunger for Righteousness – Pastor Rashard

April 8th, 2024 by Rashard Barnes

Pastor Rashard teaches on the fourth beatitude, explaining what it means to hunger and thirst for righteousness and encouraging listeners to draw near to God and empty themselves to the world so that they may be filled.

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Blessed Are Those Who Hunger for Righteousness – Pastor Brett

April 7th, 2024 by Brett Bouldin

Pastor Brett teaches on the fourth beatitude, explaining how we can navigate a spiritually hungry world to find true satisfaction and favor in God's kingdom.

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Blessed Are the Humble

March 17th, 2024 by Spence Shelton

Pastor Spence teaches on the third beatitude, "Blessed are the humble," by helping us define humility, looking to Jesus' example, and providing practical ways to live out Christlike humility in our everyday lives!

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Blessed Are Those Who Mourn

March 10th, 2024 by Spence Shelton

Pastor Spence teaches on the second beatitude, "Blessed are those who mourn," and helps us understand to whom comfort is promised.

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Blessed Are the Poor in Spirit

March 3rd, 2024 by Spence Shelton

Pastor Spence teaches on the first beatitude, "Blessed are the poor in spirit," and explains why it's the fundamental characteristic of the Christian life.

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The Upside Down Kingdom – An Introduction

February 25th, 2024 by Spence Shelton

Pastor Spence introduces us to “The Beatitudes”- the short teaching of Jesus found just before his famous Sermon on The Mount. Over the next eight weeks, we will learn about one beatitude each week, but to begin, we must learn about their purpose and power as a whole.

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