Faith Alive Church - Sunday Message

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 Commandments are called the “Ten...

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 Word?

Focus Commandments (Exodus 2...

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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 — “Teach us to number our days,...

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:
  • Goals accomplished
  • Reso...

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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 what we say shapes our lives.
• Words...

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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 of marriage
  • Respect for ...

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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 that defiles you, but what ...

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 fulfilled the law perfectly:

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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 of life (James 3).
• Words...

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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 rest—He modeled it for us.

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• 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 from what fills the hear...

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 with such reverence that people refused ...

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 world’s joy ...

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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 annou...

Jordon Gilmore

This Week’s Focus: The First Two Commandments

1. No other gods before Me
2. 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 of that deliverance, He alone des...

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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 children from your union.”
• Earthly p...

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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 Law

1. Protection ...

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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 Christians:
  • Kids don’t ...

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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 lifelessness.
• Painful because ...