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  • Steve Ely avatar

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    Contributed by Steve Ely on Jan 23, 2022
     | 2,822 views

    On Christmas we expect to hear that Jesus’ arrival made everything right! And in once sense it did, but really Jesus’ arrival turned everything upside down.

    I. Introduction It is Christmas. It is the time of year that most of us, even the most cynical and crusty, are filled with emotions, memories, and nostalgia. The older you get the more you long for the simpler days of Christmas morning excitement, gathering with family and friends, to sing familiar ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Exchange Series

    Contributed by Steve Ely on Jan 23, 2022
     | 2,695 views

    On Christmas we expect to hear that Jesus’ arrival made everything right! And in once sense it did, but really Jesus’ arrival turned everything upside down.

    I. Introduction There are a lot of things that I love about Christmas. The music. The get togethers. The excitement over giving gifts. Haven't you noticed the older you get how much more exciting it is to give the unexpected gift than it is to receive the unexpected gift? The lights. The jog ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Don't You Know Who I Am?

    Contributed by Bill Sullivan on Apr 24, 2006
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     | 4,150 views

    Rather than demand His rights as the King of Kings and Lord of Lords, Jesus expected no special treatment - in fact, He turned the idea of service upside down.

    Don’t You Know Who I Am? TCF Maundy Thursday sermon April 13, 2006 You may have heard on the news the past few weeks about the congresswoman from Georgia, who tried to walk past Capitol security without proper identification. When the security officer tried to stop her, she struck him. Though ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    To Live To Give Series

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Apr 24, 2024
    based on 1 rating
     | 935 views

    I’ve found over the years that the Lord is constantly turning things upside down. That's the way He gets things rightside up.

    Fifth Sunday of Easter 2024 The psalm that we sang or heard just a little while ago, our responsorial today–does anyone remember the first words of the whole psalm in Scripture? It’s Psalm 22. The last time we encountered it this year was during Holy Week. The first words were spoken by Jesus from ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

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    Pastor's Nightmare

    Contributed by V. David Sedaca on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 64 ratings
     | 8,746 views

    Today we have read the terrifying account of one Judas Iscariot, a man chosen to be one of twelve men that would turn the world upside down for the glory of God.

    Today we have read the terrifying account of one Judas Iscariot, a man chosen to be one of twelve men that would turn the world upside down for the glory of God. We find them receiving the power that was needed, (apostolic power, not prevalent today, to some this is a matter of debate, but I ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    What Happened To One Body?

    Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Sep 3, 2019
     | 3,432 views

    People go to Hell because of our division. The early Church was one and turned the world upside down. We need to unite in the one doctrine of God not the myriads of doctrines of men.

    1 Cor 1:10 Now I beseech you, brethren, by the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, that ye all speak the same thing, and that there be no divisions among you; but that ye be perfectly joined together in the same mind and in the same judgment. 11 For it hath been declared unto me of you, my brethren, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Mordecai, The Powerful Preacher Series

    Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on Feb 3, 2024
     | 2,510 views

    Mordecai depicted as a simple slave waiting at the gate of Susan. But he was a powerful reformer, revolutionary and preacher. He turned the world upside down through his short sermon. How?

    Theme: Mordecai, the Powerful Preacher Text: Esther 4:12-17 Introduction to Book of Esther: According to Jewish Library sources: Megillah Esther is the name of the Book of Esther in the Jewish TANAKH. Megillah means Ketuvim (“Writings”). It is one of the Diaspora stories of Jews. It provides an ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Living In A World Of Chaos Series

    Contributed by Dr. Lewis W. Gregory on Mar 20, 2020
    based on 1 rating
     | 10,395 views

    We are living in a very troubling time in the world. The rapid spread of COVID-19 has turned the world upside down. The world conditions have escalated from confusion to chaos.

    We are living in a very troubling time in the world. The atmosphere of our world has dramatically changed. The world conditions have escalated from confusion to chaos. In recent days this has been confirmed by the events in many countries of the world. Tragically, things must often get worse ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Sermon # 4 - The Power Of The Early Church Series

    Contributed by Andrew Dixon on Jan 30, 2023
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,866 views

    The early church was dynamic and turned their world upside down because they possessed certain characteristics. If we want to see revival in our churches today, we too must follow their example.

    We have been considering God’s promise for His people from Act 11:21, “And the hand of the Lord was with them: and a great number believed, and turned unto the Lord.”(KJV) We will consider in detail the life of the early church, and see what we ought to do, in order for the Lord to fulfil this ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

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    Panic-Stricken: A World In Turmoil Series

    Contributed by Dr. Lewis W. Gregory on Mar 20, 2020
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,683 views

    The COVID-19 has resulted in worldwide turmoil and panic. It is hard to imagine that a microscopic virus has turned the world upside down. The Coronavirus is spreading rapidly, and the severity of this virus is still uncertain.

    The COVID-19 has resulted in worldwide turmoil and panic. It is hard to imagine that a microscopic virus has turned the world upside down. The Coronavirus is spreading rapidly, and the severity of this virus is still uncertain. To be sure, there have been other pandemics and natural disasters ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Go! And Be Comforted And Filled - Matthew 5:4,6 Series

    Contributed by Dean Courtier on Jul 30, 2025
    based on 1 rating
     | 129 views

    Jesus begins His public teaching ministry not in a temple, but on a hillside. The crowds gather. The disciples sit close. And the Lord opens His mouth to speak words that turn the world upside down.

    Go! And Be Comforted and Filled - Matthew 5:4,6 Opening Prayer: Gracious Heavenly Father, We come before You in need of Your truth, Your comfort, and Your righteousness. Open our ears to hear, our minds to understand, and our hearts to receive all that You want to say to us through Your Word ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    They Hailed Him As King

    Contributed by Chris Surber on Mar 31, 2007
    based on 5 ratings
     | 3,603 views

    The Kingdom of God is a kingdom of mercy, where the King rides into the capital on a humble donkey, instead of a powerful majestic horse. The Kingdom of God is completely unique… if compared to the kingdoms of this world it is an upside-down kingdom.

    “They Hailed Him as King” Luke 19:28-40 (Year C Palm Sunday) Introduction King Jesus, why did you choose me, a lowly donkey to carry you to ride in your parade? Had you no friend who owned a horse—a royal mount with spirit for a king to ride? Why choose a donkey, small, unassuming beast of burden ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

  • Spencer Homan avatar

    A Servant People

    Contributed by Spencer Homan on Nov 19, 2009
     | 3,408 views

    This sermon focuses on Jesus’ challenge for an "Upside Down Kingdom" challenging us to be first by being last. This is a call to except that challenge and become first place in the things God wants us to be excellent in.

    Mark 10:35-45 35 Then James and John, the sons of Zebedee, came to him. "Teacher," they said, "we want you to do for us whatever we ask." 36 "What do you want me to do for you?" he asked. 37 They replied, "Let one of us sit at your right and the other at your left in your glory." 38 "You ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    God's Will Is "Good, Acceptable & Perfect" - Romans 12:2

    Contributed by Samuel Lazarus on Oct 9, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,294 views

    Sometimes it might seem like everything is going upside down. Sometimes it could even end up in failure in spite of many prayers. Does it mean God didn't answer our prayers?

    Sometimes it might seem like everything is going upside down. Sometimes it could even end up in failure in spite of many prayers. Does it mean God didn't answer our prayers? Bible says God's will is "Good, Acceptable & Perfect" - Romans 12:2 God's plans for us are a million times better ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    "Once A Heretic, Now A Hero”

    Contributed by Clarence Eisberg on Oct 28, 2021
     | 1,248 views

    Both William Tyndale and Luther translated the bible. My opening illustration asks people to take out their bible and turn to Romans 3:21-24 and turn their bible upside down and read the text....

    In Jesus Holy Name October 30, 2021 Romans 1:17, 3:22-24 Reformation Redeemer “Once a Heretic, Now a Hero” Today Protestant churches are celebrating the Reformation, remembering the man Martin Luther and singing the ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran