Faith Alive Church - Sunday Message

Joshua Boyd The Ark of the Covenant The tabernacle was never merely an ancient tent or a collection of religious artifacts. It was a God-designed shadow of heavenly realities, revealing His desire to dwell among His people. In this message, we explore the significance of the Ark of the Covenant and the Mercy Seat, discovering how every detail ultimately points to Jesus Christ and our relationship...

Dr. Jordon Gilmore Royal Priesthood Part of the Tabernacle Series What does it mean to be part of God's spiritual house? In this message, Jordon explores our identity as God's "royal priesthood" (1 Peter 2:4-10), showing that every believer has a unique role in God's Kingdom. In This Episode We are "living stones" being built into God's spiritual house. Our...

Joshua Boyd Genesis 5:3 – Adam became the father of a son, Seth, who was "just like him, in his very image." Main Idea Fatherhood is not simply a consequence of having children—it is a calling from God. Just as mothers reflect God's nurturing nature, fathers reflect God's nature as an initiator. God has designed fathers to plant seeds, start things, and help shape the next gene...

Dr. Jordon Gilmore Key Theme Let go of anxious control and grab hold of God’s peace. Anxiety is defined as: A feeling of worry, nervousness, or unease about something with an uncertain outcome. While anxiety is a normal human experience, believers are not called to identify with it or be ruled by it. God’s Peace Guards and Governs Philippians 4:6-7  “Do not be anxious about anything.”   Prayer, th...

Joshua Boyd God’s Desire Has Always Been Relationship From the Garden of Eden onward:  God desired to walk with humanity   Sin broke that fellowship   The Tabernacle was God’s solution to dwell among His people  “Build me a sanctuary so I can live among them.” The Tabernacle was literally a “Tent of Meeting.” Why So Much Detail?  Over 50 chapters of Scripture describe the Tabernacle and Temples   ...

Dr. Jordon Gilmore This special service is geared toward the youth of the church.  

Joshua Boyd Series Context  Part of A Walk Through the Bible  Focus on how Old Testament feasts point directly to Jesus and the Church  God Is a God of Order  Numbers, timelines, and feasts throughout Scripture matter   The Old Testament wasn’t written just as history  “All these things happened as examples for us.” The Three Major Feasts God instructed Israel to celebrate:  Passover / Unleavened...

Dr. Jordon Gilmore In Part 3 of the Modern Christianity series, Dr. Gilmore  continues exploring the 40 days between Jesus’ resurrection and Pentecost. This short but powerful period gives us a blueprint for modern faith, showing how believers grow through doubt, faith, testimony, Scripture, and the power of the Holy Spirit. Key Theme: Two essential parts of Christian life are the power of testimo...

Joshua Boyd God’s First Command: Be Fruitful From Genesis:  God created everything with:   A purpose   A seed   A mechanism to multiply  “Be fruitful and multiply”  Blessing in the Bible is always connected to:   Increase   Fruitfulness   Multiplication  Why Woman Was Created Differently  Adam was formed from dust   Animals were formed from the earth   Woman was uniquely constructed from man Why?...

Dr. Jordon Gilmore Big Idea  Doubt and faith often coexist  Matthew 28:17 : “They worshiped Him, but some doubted”   Even in powerful encounters with Jesus, doubt can remain  Key Truths About Doubt  God is not surprised by your doubt   God is not intimidated by your doubt   Doubt does not disqualify you from God’s call   Unchecked doubt leads to hardness of heart  Doubt must submit to faith to mov...

Joshua Boyd Series Context  Part of A Walk Through the Bible  Core truth: God is the same yesterday, today, and forever  Not two different Gods (OT vs NT)   Justice has always existed— Jesus changed how judgment is paid Humanity Hasn’t Changed  Sin existed before the Law (Cain & Abel)   Pattern throughout history:   Sin → Judgment → Repentance → Rescue   Seen clearly in Judges (repeated cycles...

Dr. Jordon Gilmore Series Overview  New mini-series exploring the 40 days between the resurrection and Pentecost   Focus: how this period mirrors the journey of modern believers  Why This 40-Day Window Matters  Often overlooked between Resurrection Sunday and the early church in Acts   Though short, it’s a critical transition period shaping how believers live today   Reveals real, human responses...

Joshua Boyd Series Context  Part of a “Walk Through the Bible” series (30,000-foot view)   Key theme: God is the same yesterday, today, and forever  The Old Testament is still relevant—Jesus Himself quoted it often  What is Righteousness?  “Righteous” = what is right, just, and fair  The key question: Whose perspective defines what’s right?  Culture says: “what’s right to me”  Bible says: God alon...

Dr. Jordon Gilmore Resurrection Sunday is the celebration of new life in Christ. Jesus was crucified as the full payment for our sin, buried, and raised on the third day with all power. Because of His victory, death has lost its sting for those who believe, and our salvation is complete in Him. This message centers on one key truth: humility is the soil in which all the virtues of the Spirit grow....

Dr. Jordon Gilmore Key Illustration: The Growing Seed (Mark 4:26–29)  A farmer scatters seed, then goes about daily life.   He doesn’t understand how growth happens.   The earth produces the harvest over time.   His role: sow the seed  God’s role: bring the increase Takeaway: What matters most is not just what we do—but what God does with what we do. Personal Reflection  We often focus more on fai...

Joshua Boyd A Holy God - A Holy People The Bible is God’s story (His story) , and its truths still apply to us today. One of the clearest themes throughout Scripture is this: God is holy. What Does “Holy” Mean? The word holy simply means: Set apart Dedicated Separated for God’s purpose Holiness isn’t about halos or perfection.  It’s about being separated from what contaminates and dedicated to God...

Dr. Jordon Gilmore Key Text: Gospel of Luke 24:13–35 Pastor Jordon begins with the story of the two disciples walking on the road to Emmaus after Jesus’ crucifixion. They were discouraged and confused. As they walked, Jesus joined them—but they didn’t recognize Him. Only after He explained the Scriptures did they realize who He was. Their sorrow turned to excitement, and they ran to tell the other...

Joshua Boyd Key Theme: The Bible Is a Book of Choices As we continue our Walk Through the Bible series, we’re looking at an overarching theme found from Genesis to Revelation: The power of “if.” Our anchor verse remains: 1 Corinthians 10:11–12 These things happened as examples for us… If you think you are standing strong, be careful not to fall. The stories of Scripture aren’t just children’s less...

Dr. Jordon Gilmore 1. The Source of Resemblance In the natural, family resemblance comes from DNA—a biological code passed from generation to generation. DNA carries traits that strengthen and shape future generations. Spiritually, there is also a “divine DNA.” As children of God, we are called to reflect our Father. The question is:   When the world sees us, do they recognize the family resemblan...

Joshua Boyd A Walk Through the Bible – Series Introduction Big Picture Purpose This series is not just a history lesson . It’s about why we believe what we believe . Every word of Scripture is: True Right Still relevant today Instead of deep-diving into one book, we’re stepping back for the 30,000-foot view —seeing the Bible as one connected story and one unified plan of God. The Old Testament: Wr...

Jordon Gilmore The Courtroom Analogy Imagine life as a courtroom where believers serve as witnesses. Our credibility is shaped by integrity. When our words and actions align, our witness is strengthened. If our lifestyle contradicts our testimony, it weakens our influence for God’s kingdom. What Makes Someone a Witness? A witness is someone who has: Seen something Heard something Experienced somet...

Joshua Boyd Sometimes as I’m praying and meditating about upcoming sermons, the Lord drops a phrase in my spirit, something I wasn’t thinking about but I know is the Lord. My first thought typically is “how is that an entire message?”  It requires some digging in the Word to get all of the ingredients together for the meal.   Today’s message is the outcome of a single phrase: “let your yes be yes”...

Jordon Gilmore Key Scripture Exodus 20:17 “You shall not covet…” Unlike earlier commandments that prohibit actions, this commandment targets thoughts, desires, and heart posture It addresses how we: View ourselves View others View what we have and what we lack What It Means to Covet Coveting = an unhealthy desire or lust for what God has given to someone else, or has not yet ordained for you It be...

Joshua Boyd Core Truth: The key to a blessed life is obedience.  The key to obedience is the tongue. This message ties together the Law, faith, and daily Christian living—showing how words shape obedience and outcomes. God’s Word Was Meant to Be Spoken Scripture (Old & New Testament) remains fully relevant—God does not change. Jesus fulfilled the Law; He did not eliminate it. The Ten Commandme...

Jordon Gilmore Podcast Notes — Law of Christ (Part 6B): Do Unto Others (Stealing & Truth) Series Context Law of Christ series uses the Ten Commandments as a mirror , not a means of salvation. We are saved by faith in Christ, who perfectly fulfilled the law. The law remains holy, righteous, and good (Romans 7:7, 12). Ongoing question: How am I doing in this area when I hold my life up to God’s...