“Stranger Things” was a mega-hit TV show during the pandemic. It portrayed a group of young kids in a cosmic battle between good and evil. The key to the show was that things were not as they seemed. In fact, there was an “upside-down world” that was unseen. Understanding this “upside-down world” was the key to winning the battle between good and evil. Does this sound familiar? Of course it does! The entire Christian life is a battle between good and evil. Between the forces of darkness and light. This battle is unseen, but by no means not understood. In our sermon series on The Sermon on the Mount this week I will examine another “upside-down world.”
This “upside-down world” has to do with two different kingdoms. The kingdom of this world which seems like the best way to live. The kingdom of this world tells us we are to be confident, self-promoting, successful, and self-reliant. The kingdom of heaven is completely different. In fact, it requires upside-down thinking. It is a total “upside-down world” compared to the kingdom of the world. We begin a section of The Sermon on the Mount this Sunday that helps us understand the kingdom of heaven.
Come this Sunday to worship, to be challenged by God’s Word, and to enjoy our beautiful community of fellowship.
“Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.” - Matthew 5:3
- Pastor Curt
Please take note of ways to gather for Sunday Service at The Rock:
1) We are meeting at Manhattan Beach Pre-School for our Sunday Service at 4:30 pm.
2) We will also be live on Facebook Live. CLICK HERE at 4:30 Sunday afternoon.
3) Finally we will provide a video link to the sermon on our website.
Theological Word of The Week:
Grace
God’s goodness toward those who deserve only punishment.
Wayne Grudem, Systematic Theology
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Children's Ministry
Children can join Cameron every Sunday for Bible time during the service. They will go through the Bible story by story.
Sermon Topic - July 27
Sermon on the mount sermon series
Matthew 5:3
“the upside down world”