Not For Ourselves: Upside Down Kingdom

03.22.2026 | In this week’s sermon by David Lee, we explore the radical teachings of Jesus found in the Gospel of Mark. The message challenges our common, transactional view of relationships and community by highlighting the values of an “upside down kingdom.” Key Points: The inherent human desire for status, power, and belonging to "inner rings," which often leads to the exclusion of others. Jesus's countercultural call for followers to move from seeking to be served to becoming servants and slaves to all. The realization that true Christian community flourishes through sacrificial love rather than dominance or political control. How the Gospel provides the unique power to live unselfishly, rooted in Jesus's own sacrifice as a ransom for many. Commonly Asked Questions Addressed: Why do I feel the need to be an "insider" in my community? How can I break free from the transactional nature of my relationships? Where does the power to truly live for others come from? What does it mean for a Christian to be "great" in the eyes of God?