Upside Down Kingdom – Week 5 | The Power of the Cross

Everything feels upside-down right now — social distance has become normal, hospitals are stretched, and debates about rights and authority flare online while neighbors quietly need help. People are wrestling with how to lead, how to change things, and whether force or service actually makes a difference when the future looks uncertain. This message traces how the cross reframes power: not as domination or quick fixes, but as costly substitution and humble service that breaks cycles of revenge and builds lasting influence. You’ll hear why sacrifice, asking people what they truly need, and giving up rights in favor of mercy can be the most effective witness during crisis. The sermon challenges the quick, managerial solutions we default to and points to a different kind of greatness — one that wins by laying down life for others — and leaves you wondering how that upside-down view of power could reshape your next choice.