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 testimony and revelation in Scripture.

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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 constr...

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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

1.  God is not surprised by your doubt 
2.  God is not intimidated by your doubt 
3.  Doubt does not disqualify you from God’s call 
4.  Unchecked doubt leads to hardness of heart
5.  Doubt must submit to faith to move forward 

What Is Doubt?

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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) 
•  Ecclesiastes: “Nothin...

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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 to encountering the risen Jes...

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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 alone defines what is right

The...

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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. If we want to walk in resurrection l...

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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 failures than wins (negativity bia...

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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.

From the very beginning...

Dr. Jordon GilmoreKey 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 disciples.

This story reflects a comm...

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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 lessons. They are rea...

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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 resemblance?

2. Children of God – A Growing R...

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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: Written for Us

1 Corinthians 10:1...

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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 something
• Has a unique perspective on...

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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”.  Of course, this comes from Scriptu...

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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 b...

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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...

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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,...