Faith Alive Church - Sunday Message

Joshua Boyd Series Focus: Continuing the series on speaking from the heart —understanding that words are not cheap; they carry power whether spoken intentionally or not. God accomplishes His will through His Word, and our words matter most when they align with His. A New Year, A Wise Perspective God’s mercies are new every morning, but new years give us moments to reflect and refocus. Psalm 90:12...

Jordon Gilmore Message Focus A pause in the Law of Christ series to reflect on God’s preparation Transitioning from 2025 into 2026 Theme: God uses seasons of preparation to ready us for what’s next Key Scripture Philippians 1:6 God finishes what He starts We are all in process until Christ returns Whether or not we hit our goals, God is still working Reframing the Year We often measure years by: G...

Joshua Boyd Key Text: Luke 2:1 — “And it came to pass…” 1. Words Are Never Just Introductory Scripture doesn’t use filler language. “And it came to pass” signals something generated , not merely reported. The Bible is God’s living Word, carrying power and purpose. 2. Speaking From the Heart Jesus: “Out of the abundance of the heart the mouth speaks.” What fills our heart shapes what we say—and wha...

Jordon Gilmore Series Context Law of Christ Focus: the remaining commandments that govern how we treat others These commandments move from God-focused to community-focused obedience The Commandments in View (Exodus 20:13–16) You shall not murder You shall not commit adultery You shall not steal You shall not bear false witness Why These Matter They establish: The value of human life The sanctity o...

Joshua Boyd 1. Core Truth of the Series What fills the heart eventually comes out of the mouth—especially under pressure. You can mask speech temporarily, but pressure reveals true belief. To change what we say, we must first change what fills our heart. 2. Jesus’ Emphasis: Heart Over Appearance The Pharisees focused on outward behavior; Jesus focused on heart condition. “It’s not what goes in tha...

Jordon Gilmore Key Text Exodus 20:12 – “Honor your father and your mother, that your days may be long in the land the Lord your God is giving you.” Ephesians 6:1–3 – The first commandment with a promise . 1. Why This Commandment Matters This command sits in the middle of the Ten Commandments—between spiritual laws and moral laws. Its placement shows how important honoring parents is to God. Jesus...

Joshua Boyd 1. Review of the Core Principle We speak whatever fills our heart — “Out of the abundance of the heart the mouth speaks.” Whatever we consistently talk about reveals what we’re feeding our heart (sports, politics, problems, etc.). If praise and faith come out naturally, it shows the Word is in abundance in the heart. 2. How Words Shape Belief and Outcomes The tongue directs the course...

Jordon Gilmore I. Introduction The Law = God’s guidelines for Israel (not just the Ten Commandments). Purpose: Not to justify us, but to align our lives with Christ. Jesus fulfilled the Law perfectly; we follow in His steps. II. The Fourth Commandment – The Sabbath A. Exodus 20:9–11 – The Command Six days of work, one day of rest. The Sabbath is rooted in God’s pattern at creation. God didn’t need...

Joshua Boyd • The message begins in Genesis 1. The Spirit of God was present over the earth, but nothing changed until God spoke . The speaking was the catalyst. • This principle carries into our walk of faith: faith speaks . The same Spirit of faith is in us (2 Corinthians 4:13) — “I believed, therefore I spoke.” • What we speak reveals what we really believe. Jesus taught that the mouth speaks f...

Jordon Gilmore In this message, we continue the Law of Christ series, using the Ten Commandments as a framework to explore how Jesus fulfilled the law and how we live that out today. This week focuses on the Third Commandment — “You shall not take the name of the Lord your God in vain” (Exodus 20:7). 1. The Meaning Behind God’s Name In ancient Israel, the name of the Lord — Yahweh — was treated wi...

Joshua Boyd This message was recorded at a special event with multiple ministries coming together to bring Joy.  Hosted by Crown Heritage Fellowship and Armed Ministries.   Key Verse: John 15:11 (NKJV) “These things I have spoken to you, that My joy may remain in you, and that your joy may be full.” 1. The Promise of Jesus’ Joy Jesus promised not only peace, but His joy—a lasting, divine joy. The...

Joshua Boyd Key Scripture: Luke 4:18 (NLT) “The Spirit of the Lord is upon me, for he has anointed me to bring Good News to the poor.  He has sent me to proclaim that captives will be released, that the blind will see,  that the oppressed will be set free, and that the time of the Lord’s favor has come.” 1. Jesus’ Mission Statement When Jesus read Isaiah’s prophecy in Luke 4, He announced why He c...

Jordon Gilmore This Week’s Focus: The First Two Commandments No other gods before Me Do not make idols These are the foundation of our relationship with God—who He is, and who He alone deserves to be in our lives. 1. “No Other Gods” Exodus 20:2–3 Key Truths: God begins by declaring relationship — “I am your God.” He is both Savior and Deliverer (for Israel, from Egypt; for us, from sin). Because o...

Joshua Boyd Overview This message concludes our Parenting 101 series with a focus on maturity — both in parenting and in our spiritual walk as children of God. Parenting mirrors how God relates to us: we guide our children toward independence from us, while God teaches us to grow more dependent on Him.  God’s Purpose in Parenting Malachi 2:15 reminds us that God’s goal for families is “godly child...

Jordon Gilmore Opening New series: The Law of Christ Goal: Explore boundaries, authority, and holiness through God’s Word. Anchor: The law reveals our need for God and points us to Christ. Connection to Previous Series Parenting series talked about boundaries & authority (like parental controls). God’s law also establishes boundaries for His people: Protection Blessing Holiness Purposes of the...

Joshua Boyd Key Idea: Repentance is not a one-time event at salvation—it is a continual practice for believers, parents, and children alike. Just as we teach our kids to say “I’m sorry,” God calls us to take responsibility, repent, and walk in His forgiveness. Main Points: Pop Quiz: When was the last time you repented? Repentance should be regular, not a distant memory. Children & Young Christ...

Jordon Gilmore Introduction Theme: Fruitfulness in Scripture (Galatians 5 – Fruit of the Spirit, Mark 4 – Parable of the Sower, John 15 – Vine and branches). Contrast: Unfruitfulness/Barrenness vs. Fruitfulness . Biblical examples of barrenness: Sarah, Rebecca, Rachel, Elizabeth → God intervenes and brings fruitfulness. Barrenness in Scripture Associated with reproach, emptiness, shame, curse, or...

Joshua Boyd Theme: Parenting as God parents us – learning to imitate our heavenly Father. Pop Quiz Reflection Questions: When the enemy attacks, what is your first action? When was the last time you said out loud, “I resist you, devil” ? Key Scriptures Malachi 2:15 – God’s design for marriage includes raising godly children. Spiritually, all believers are called to multiply the kingdom and make di...

Jordon Gilmore Friendship Series – Part 5: Friendship Points Us to the Cross Theme: This final part emphasizes the ultimate purpose of friendship : to point us to the cross and display the gospel. Friendship is not just a blessing—it is a witness. Quick Recap of the Series John 15 – Jesus calls His disciples friends. Friendship with God – Abraham, Moses, and now us through Christ. Jesus as model –...

Jordon Gilmore Theme: Today’s focus is not just on bad friends , but on discerning between good and bad friendships. Scripture calls us to steward our relationships wisely as part of our Christian walk. Today’s Focus Discern friendships Take inventory: Is this friendship healthy, harmful, or in need of attention? Steward friendships Nurture the godly relationships God has entrusted to us. Key Scri...

Joshua Boyd I’m going to open with a question today and ask a few more in the message:  in your house, does everything you say, go?  Does every command get obeyed?  Why or why not?   I pray that this series has not only brought light on how to parent your children but also opened your eyes to how the Heavenly Father relates to us as His children.   God seeks those who obey Him.  He selected and bl...

Jordon Gilmore Friendship Series – Part 3 Main Text: John 15:12–15 Jesus calls us friends , not just servants. Friendship with Jesus is both a gift and an example for how we should live with one another. Key Recap from Previous Messages Friendship is a gift from God. We are called friends of God. Jesus is the perfect example of friendship. True friends know and understand each other. They genuinel...

Joshua Boyd Continuing our series Parenting 101 this morning, let’s build off the previous topic of imitating those who imitate Christ.  If you aren’t sure how to act or what to say, watch someone else who does.  Just as a child imitates their parents, we should both be the proper example for others to imitate by finding examples to mirror.   In church, imitate those who are imitating God.  Listen...

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Jordon Gilmore We are friends of God when we believe in Him and obey Him John 15:12-15 You and I are friends of God even as we serve the Lord.  When we think about friends or friendship, many phrases come to mind.  - Birds of a feather flock together.  - You can tell a lot about a person by who their friends are.  - Get into trouble and you’ll see who your real friends are.  Who are your friends a...