All !n with Jordan Easley

As we continue through the Gospel of Matthew, we see how the disciples responded to everything Jesus endured in the final hours before His crucifixion. In His moment of greatest need, His closest friends scattered, leaving Him alone.

But before that happened, Jesus brought His disciples to the Mount of Olives. When they arrived in the garden, He told them to sit. That detail may seem small, but it’s significant. Why would Jesus ...

Jesus was an incredible teacher, and one thing that made Him so effective—beyond the fact that He is the Son of God—was His ability to use what was right in front of Him to communicate truth. Jesus often taught through vivid, tangible illustrations, helping people see and understand His message more clearly.

As we come now to Matthew 16, imagine what it must have been like for the disciples as they walked through the gates and i...

The question I want us to consider today is this: how do we love and serve the God who saved us? After all, I firmly believe that when you truly experience God, you should naturally want to serve God. In this message, we’re going to look at a couple of different ways we can serve God based on what we learn from those who served well in Scripture. The people we’re going to look at today set a great example of what it looks like to s...

If you’ve lived in the South for any amount of time, you’ve probably encountered a plant called kudzu. This plant was originally brought to America from Asia to help with erosion back in the 1930s because it grows extremely fast, up to one foot a day. At first, it looks totally innocent, just a few leafy vines growing along the side of the road. But give it time, and it will take over everything. Trees, power lines, abandoned cars…...

Paul opens the second chapter of Colossians, acknowledging that the church in Colossae was in danger, not because of persecution, but because false teaching was creeping in. Deceptive philosophies, legalism, and mystical experiences were threatening to rot their spiritual roots. Writing from prison in Rome, Paul urges believers then and now with a clear message: Don’t be uprooted. Be rooted in truth. Being rooted in truth protects ...

Storms are coming. They are an inevitable part of life. And when storms hit, only what’s rooted on the rock will remain standing. This series isn’t about looking religious. It’s not about behavior management or surface-level growth. This series is about strengthening what lies beneath the surface: your root system. Because the truth is, if you aren’t deeply rooted in Christ, you will collapse in a moment of crisis. We live in a wor...

Many years ago, a wealthy man contracted two artists to paint a picture that would capture the essence of peace. The first painted a serene landscape including a still lake, soft clouds, and gentle sunlight. It was calm and beautiful. The second painted a violent storm, with lightning and crashing waves, yet tucked into the rocks was a bird’s nest with a mother bird sheltering her babies, unmoved by the chaos. The man chose the sec...

Seven hundred years before Jesus was born, the nation of Israel was in a mess. Assyria was threatening to invade from the north, and the people of God were living in darkness and fear. King Ahaz wanted to protect Judah, but instead of trusting God, he took matters into his own hands and sought alliances with foreign powers. In the midst of this chaos, God gave a message to the prophet Isaiah, a message of hope. He told them that a ...

I want you to imagine two chairs: one labeled OLD and the other NEW. Everyone knows what it’s like to sit in the OLD chair. This chair symbolizes our old self, our original nature as sinners. Psalm 51:5 says, “Indeed, I was guilty when I was born; I was sinful when my mother conceived me.” In the OLD chair, we strive for personal success, wealth, comfort, and status. We’re driven by self-interest and the applause of others. We live...

We live in a world where resentment is easy and forgiveness feels impossible. When someone hurts us, our natural response is to hold a grudge, seek revenge, or cut them off completely. But in Kingdom Culture, Jesus calls His followers to a radically different way of life: to love not only our friends but even our enemies. That kind of love is countercultural and supernatural. In Matthew 5:43-48, Jesus raises the standard for what i...

There’s a big difference between becoming a Christian and being a Christian. Becoming a Christian happens in a moment when you place your faith in Jesus, ask for His forgiveness, receive His salvation, and are born again. But that beautiful moment is just the beginning. Being a Christian is more than a spiritual moment. It’s a lifelong journey. It’s a daily commitment to live differently, to love radically, and to follow Christ com...