Welcome Back to Earth | Acts 1:6-11
Sermon Summary:
In Thessalonica Paul and Silas begin to preach the Crucified and Risen Jesus as Lord and King, just as they do wherever they go on their missionary journeys. They usually receive mixed reviews when they do this–some hear and believe the news about Jesus, while others hear, get angry, and try to imprison or kill them. This particular time the opponents of Paul and Silas say something especially interesting: “These men who have turned the world upside down have come here also…and they are all acting against the decrees of Caesar, saying that there is another king, Jesus.” In this sermon, Pastor Smith will explore how the preaching about Jesus as King turns the world upside down. Why does this message cause so many negative, angry reactions even today? And why does this message still need to be preached? We will look at how the world does indeed need to be turned upside down…so that we can truly be right-side up under the lordship of Christ.
You could summarize the book of Acts by saying the apostles turned the world upside down by preaching the gospel about King Jesus.
When people hear about Jesus, they either hear and believe or hear and have a strong, negative reaction.
What kind of king do people want?
What do you clutch most tightly when you hear that Christ is your new king? Whatever that is, that is the king of your heart.
The mission of turning the world upside down begins with the Spirit’s reordering of your heart.
In Christ, I am ready because I’ve been made ready (through faith).
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