First Baptist Decatur Podcast

In this message, Dr. David Jordan and Rev. Kristen Koger shares the second of a 3-part sermon series on the "7 Principles of an Engaging Church." We are striving to embody these principles as a community in the coming years and we hope you'll do your best to live from them as well! These principles can best be remembered through the acronym: i. W.e. T.h.e.e. (Inviting, Welcoming, Evangel...

In this message, Dr. David Jordan shares the first of a 3-part sermon series on the "7 Principles of an Engaging Church." We are striving to embody these principles as a community in the coming years and we hope you'll do your best to live from them as well! These principles can best be remembered through the acronym: i. W.e. T.h.e.e. (Inviting, Welcoming, Evangelizing, Transforming, Hel...

In the final sermon of our Summer of the Spirit series, Dr. David Jordan shares with us from Acts 16:11-15. It's a glimpse at the first church on European soil! And you know what? It was unlike any other at the time. — FBC Decatur is a vibrant and progressive community of faith located in the heart of Decatur, GA. Here you will find people who are: learning to follow Jesus in everyday life; encoun...

In this message, Dr. David Jordan shares with us from Acts 13:1 about the importance of the diversity and character of the leadership in the early church. – FBC Decatur is a vibrant and progressive community of faith located in the heart of Decatur, GA. Here you will find people who are: learning to follow Jesus in everyday life; encountering community through authentic relationships; finding mean...

In this message, Dr. David Jordan shares with us from Acts 16:1-10 in a story about the missional plans of the early church and how they're creatively displayed throughout Acts. What can we learn from the early church's missional vision? How have Baptist missions reflected this? How might we reorient ourselves to demonstrate to others that God loves them? — FBC Decatur is a vibrant and progressive...

In this message, Rev. Kristen Koger shares with us from Acts 12:6-17 about the story of Peter being miraculously busted out of prison by an angel. The story has some incredible parallels with that of Jesus during his last days. It also has a relevant, meaningful message for us today. — FBC Decatur is a vibrant and progressive community of faith located in the heart of Decatur, GA. Here you will fi...

In this message, Dr. David Jordan shares with us from Acts 11:19-26 about the community in Antioch that was first called "Christians." What's significant about this early group? Listen to find out! — FBC Decatur is a vibrant and progressive community of faith located in the heart of Decatur, GA. Here you will find people who are: learning to follow Jesus in everyday life; encountering co...

In this message from Dr. David Jordan, he shares the story from Acts 10:1-43 and speaks about the mutual hatred and tension between Peter (a Jew) and Cornelius (a Roman lieutenant). But God worked in both of their hearts to help them overcome their prejudice. A poignant sermon fitting for the tension that exists in our country right now regarding the crisis at the border. What are we to do about t...

This week's message is from Dr. David Jordan on Acts 9:1-19 in a sermon titled, "Got Issues?"  — FBC Decatur is a vibrant and progressive community of faith located in the heart of Decatur, GA. Here you will find people who are: learning to follow Jesus in everyday life; encountering community through authentic relationships; finding meaning by learning how to believe not just what to be...

In this message, Dr. David Jordan shares with us from Acts 8:26-39 in the story of Philip's interaction with the Ethiopian eunuch and what we can learn from it by being attuned to the Spirit, available, and attentive to scripture. Give it a listen! FBC Decatur is a vibrant and progressive community of faith located in the heart of Decatur, GA. Here you will find people who are: learning to follow...

In this message, which kicks off our summer sermon series exploring the book of Acts, Dr. David Jordan shares with us from Acts 6:1-7. The early church was experiencing some conflict within its fellowship and came up with an effective way to address the problem. It's something we can learn from in our churches, businesses, and organizations today. — FBC Decatur is a vibrant and progressive communi...

Dr. David Jordan shares with us in this message on Ephesians 4:1-3 about being worthy of our calling(s). — FBC Decatur is a vibrant and progressive community of faith located in the heart of Decatur, GA. Here you will find people who are: learning to follow Jesus in everyday life; encountering community through authentic relationships; finding meaning by learning how to believe not just what to be...

In this message, Dr. David Jordan shares with us from Acts 2:1-13 about the Holy Spirit filling the disciples at Pentecost, marking the birth of the New Testament church. For Baptists in the South, it is sometimes difficult to know what to do with this passage, but Dr. Jordan helps us understand it more clearly. — FBC Decatur is a vibrant and progressive community of faith located in the heart of...

In this message, Rev. Shelley Woodruff guest preaches on Luke 24:36-53 when Jesus appears to the disciples and then ascends into Heaven. The question remains: Who is going to fill the place of power Jesus left empty? Or did he leave it empty? — FBC Decatur is a vibrant and progressive community of faith located in the heart of Decatur, GA. Here you will find people who are: learning to follow Jesu...

In this message, Dr. David Jordan shares with us from the Gospel of Luke concerning the disciples' encounter with Jesus on the road to Emmaus. What happens when we share a meal together? Why is the breaking of bread so symbolic? What do we see when our hearts come into alignment with God's? — FBC Decatur is a vibrant and progressive community of faith located in the heart of Decatur, GA. Here you...

In this message, Dr. David Jordan and Rev. Kristen Koger look at Moses' encounter with God in Exodus 3:1-15 and reflect on what it means for us today in leaning on faith in God to lead us. — FBC Decatur is a vibrant and progressive community of faith located in the heart of Decatur, GA. Here you will find people who are: learning to follow Jesus in everyday life; encountering community through aut...

In this week's message from Dr. David Jordan, he shares with us from John 21:15-19 where Jesus confronts Peter and asks him three times: "Do you love me?" This is a powerful message about God's endless pursuit of us and meeting us where we are. — FBC Decatur is a vibrant and progressive community of faith located in the heart of Decatur, GA. Here you will find people who are: learning to...

In this message, Dr. David Jordan shares with us from John 21:1-14 in a message about subtle shifts. -- FBC Decatur is a vibrant and progressive community of faith located in the heart of Decatur, GA. Here you will find people who are: learning to follow Jesus in everyday life; encountering community through authentic relationships; finding meaning by learning how to believe not just what to belie...

In this message, Dr. David Jordan shares from John 20:10-23. The disciples feared the Pharisees and the government right after Jesus' death, but then something miraculous happens. Jesus appears to them in the upper room and says, "Peace be with you." Dr. Jordan looks at what we can take away from this message in today's world. — FBC Decatur is a vibrant and progressive community of faith...

In this Easter Sunday message from Dr. David Jordan, he looks at the resurrection story of Jesus as found in John 20:1-18. Dr. Jordan pays specific attention to not only Mary, but other women throughout the Gospel of John who proclaim the resurrection life found in Jesus! — FBC Decatur is a vibrant and progressive community of faith located in the heart of Decatur, GA. Here you will find people wh...

In this Palm Sunday sermon, Dr. David Jordan and Rev. Kristen Koger take a look at Jesus' triumphal entry into Jerusalem (Luke 19:28-40) and what it might mean for each of us. — FBC Decatur is a vibrant and progressive community of faith located in the heart of Decatur, GA. Here you will find people who are: learning to follow Jesus in everyday life; encountering community through authentic relati...

In this message, Dr. David Jordan shares a powerful word from the story of the first gentile convert to Christianity in Acts 8:26-39. It's a message about overflowing joy, passion, and becoming vessels of good news! Do yourself a favor and listen to this one! — FBC Decatur is a vibrant and progressive community of faith located in the heart of Decatur, GA. Here you will find people who are: learni...

In his debut sermon at FBCD, Dr. David Jordan shares with us from Ephesians 2:8-10 and Psalm 103:8-17. Pastor David looks at destiny and grace, and what they mean for us.

Rev. Bill Neal shares with us from Matthew 5:43-48 and 1 Jn. 4:16b-21 in a sermon about making love the grounding in all of our connections with those around us. It's a heartfelt and meaningful message directed at those who call themselves Christians. A must listen!

Rev. Keith Pierce shares with us from Romans 12:3-18 in a message titled, "Pick Up and Oar and Row." It's about us all doing what it takes to make the church move and breath as the body of Christ, especially here in 2018 Decatur.