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!

The Upside Down Kingdom
Why Are We Like This?

Why Are We Like This?

by Spence Shelton

Pastor Spence unpacks why humanity struggles with sin and the consequences of exchanging the truth of God for lies, revealing the need for heart change rather than just behavior modification.

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I Am Not Ashamed of the Gospel

I Am Not Ashamed of the Gospel

by Spence Shelton

Pastor Spence continues teaching from Romans 1, highlighting the very passage that sparked the Protestant Reformation, and encourages us to honestly consider whether or not we identify with the apostle Paul's declaration of being unashamed of the gospel of Jesus Christ.

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Loved, Saved, and Sent

Loved, Saved, and Sent

by Spence Shelton

Pastor Spence opens 2025 with our longest sermon series yet - the book of Romans! This New Testament book is a transformative letter that deeply impacts church history and explores fundamental questions about our identity and God's love.

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New Year, New You?

New Year, New You?

by Blake Templeton

Blake Templeton, our Providence Road Campus Director, exhorts us to make our home in Jesus. He examines the story of Mary and Martha and helps us consider our focus as we enter the new year.

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Great Joy

Great Joy

by Mike Herman

Pastor Mike preaches on the birth of Jesus Christ and the hope the arrival of the Messiah brings to all.

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Come & See, Go & Tell

Come & See, Go & Tell

by Spence Shelton

Pastor Spence preaches on the birth of Jesus Christ and the hope the arrival of the Messiah brings to all.

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Behold, the Savior of the World

Behold, the Savior of the World

by Darrick Smith

Pastor Darrick preaches on the birth of Jesus Christ and the hope the arrival of the Messiah brings to all.

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Nothing Is Impossible With God

Nothing Is Impossible With God

by Spence Shelton

Pastor Spence focuses on the core message from Luke 1:37, "Nothing will be impossible with God. " He encourages listeners to hold fast to God's promises in areas where they may feel challenged. He reminds us of God's presence in our lives and encourages us that while we may face challenges or suffering, having God with us is all we truly need.

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He’s My King

He’s My King

by Spence Shelton

Pastor Spence outlines three responses to hearing about Jesus: perceiving Him as nobody, rejecting Him as an enemy, or embracing Him as King, ultimately calling for a heart posture that recognizes Jesus as King.

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God Is With Us

God Is With Us

by Spence Shelton

In this sermon, we learn about Joseph and the divine interruption in his life caused by Mary's unexpected pregnancy. Pastor Spence encourages listeners to see interruptions as invitations to trust God and grow closer to Him, highlighting that God's plans often surpass our own.

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Rest in Christ

Rest in Christ

by Mike Herman

Pastor Mike emphasizes that the genealogy of Jesus in Matthew shows that Jesus came for everyone, including outsiders, and offers rest for our soul's restlessness. Despite life's challenges, he reassures us that God is always working, even in silence, and that in Jesus, the work needed for salvation is complete, allowing us to find true rest.

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Rejoice! The Messiah Has Come

Rejoice! The Messiah Has Come

by Darrick Smith

Pastor Darrick focuses on the genealogy of Jesus in Matthew, demonstrating that Jesus came from a lineage of flawed individuals, reinforcing that He came for everyone, regardless of their background.

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Hope in Jesus

Hope in Jesus

by Brett Bouldin

Pastor Brett explores the genealogy found in Matthew's gospel, highlighting three key figures: Abraham, David, and Jesus, and demonstrating how God's promise to bless the world, establish a kingdom, and save sinners is fulfilled in Christ.

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What God Says About Friendship

What God Says About Friendship

by Spence Shelton

In the final sermon in this series on Proverbs, Pastor Spence emphasizes the importance of trusting God and the role of friendship as a way to demonstrate and experience God’s love.

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What God Says About Dating

What God Says About Dating

by Spence Shelton

Pastor Spence preaches on the importance of dating within a Christian context, emphasizing that dating has the ultimate purpose of finding a spouse. He explains that both marriage and singleness are valuable seasons from God, encouraging singles not to rush but to seek a partner who shares their faith and commitment to growth in Christlikeness.

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Blessed Are the Persecuted

Blessed Are the Persecuted

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

Blessed Are the Peacemakers – Pastor Brett

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

Blessed Are the Peacemakers – Pastor Darrick

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

Blessed Are the Peacemakers – Pastor Mike

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

Blessed Are the Pure in Heart

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

Blessed Are the Merciful

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

Blessed Are Those Who Hunger for Righteousness – Pastor Josh

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

Blessed Are Those Who Hunger for Righteousness – Pastor Rashard

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

Blessed Are Those Who Hunger for Righteousness – Pastor Brett

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

Blessed Are the Humble

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

Blessed Are Those Who Mourn

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

Blessed Are the Poor in Spirit

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

The Upside Down Kingdom – An Introduction

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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