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 rest—He modeled it for us.

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 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 ...

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 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...

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

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 Law

1. Protection ...

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 Christians:
  • Kids don’t ...

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 lifelessness.
• Painful because ...

Joshua Boyd

Theme: Parenting as God parents us – learning to imitate our heavenly Father.

Pop Quiz Reflection Questions:

1. When the enemy attacks, what is your first action?
2. 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 disciples.
• Matthew 16:19 – ...

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

1. John 15 – Jesus calls His disciples friends.
2. Friendship with God – Abraham, Moses, and now us through Christ.
3. Jesus as model – He embodies true fri...

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

1. Discern friendships
   • Take inventory: Is this friendship healthy, harmful, or in need of attention?
2. Steward friendships
   • Nurture the godly relationships God has entrusted to us.

Key Scriptur...

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 blessed Abraham because Abraham believe...

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

1. Friendship is a gift from God.
2. We are called friends of God.
3. Jesus is the perfect example of friendship.
   • True friends know and understand each other.
   • They genuinely like each other.
   • They share ...

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 to their testimonies and learn their...

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 fr...

Joshua Boyd

People like to joke and say “don’t do what I do, do what I say” indicating that they are doing the opposite of what they are telling others to do.  That isn’t God-like. He always does what He says and says what He does.  Jesus fully followed His Father’s Words and actions. 

Paul expected this too because He practiced it very well. He wrote to the church at Corinth, whose people were acting like toddlers, giving into their...