Posts by Mark Jordan
We Serve Him When We Serve Them // Matthew 25
We have taken some time this week breaking down the section of the sheep and the goats from Matthew 25 and considering the impact of our choices. Today we see another facet of that which comes down to how we live in relationship with others. Jesus taught that when we love on our neighbors —…
Read MoreThe Shepherd’s Kingdom // Matthew 25:34
Yesterday we looked at the first part of this section in Matthew 25 when Jesus will separate the proverbial sheep and the goats. Ultimately, we have the choice as to whether we will follow Christ or not, and Jesus essentially honors our choice. He is the Good Shepherd who desperately wants to protect and provide…
Read MoreChoosing Sides? // Matthew 25:31-32
We so frequently talk about unity and Christ, as well we should. The Scriptures are clear that we are all one, regardless from whence we came, when we are united in Christ. That’s not to say though that everyone will be counted in the One. Jesus, Himself, talked about the time that will come when…
Read MoreNothing // Romans 8:38-39
Today’s verse is one beloved by many. The bottom line is nothing can separate you from the love of God in Christ Jesus. When Jesus declared, “It is Finished!” from the cross, He sealed the deal. The battle against evil was won. The penalty for sin was paid. God’s wrath exhausted. Now, all we must…
Read MoreBuild Your Life on Jesus // Mark 12:10
The cornerstone of a building is the base of a foundation, and the stone upon which the entire building is constructed. Often times inscriptions will be made on the cornerstone to tell the story and proclaim the building’s purpose. The Bible teaches that we are to make Jesus the chief cornerstone of life. God wants…
Read MoreEnter God’s Presence, Praise the Lord, and Thank Him for Everything // Psalm 100:4-5
The Lord is good! Do you believe it? So, what do we do when we encounter things in life that definitely are not good? Well persevere, of course, knowing in faith that God is real, with hope that God’s way wins in the end, propelled by love from the here and now to your home…
Read MoreThe Healing at Bethesda
A message by Rev. Dr. Mark Jordan | Pastor John 5:1-9 (NIV) | Some time later, Jesus went up to Jerusalem for one of the Jewish festivals. Now there is in Jerusalem near the Sheep Gate a pool, which in Aramaic is called Bethesda and which is surrounded by five covered colonnades. Here a great…
Read MoreRealizations and Revelations // Romans 10:14
Did you know you might be the hands, feet, and mouthpiece for God He will use to help someone realize the Lord is real, loves us, and has a purpose for life? St. Francis of Assisi is credited with the famous saying, “Preach the Gospel unceasingly, and when necessary, use words.” In other words, use…
Read MoreNational Baking Day // Psalm 34:8
What is your favorite kind of cake? Mine is carrot cake topped with a thick, decadent cream cheese frosting. The thing about cakes is many of the individual ingredients aren’t very appetizing on their own. From flour, oil, and baking soda, none of those items are particularly appetizing. I like carrots, nuts, raisins sugar, and…
Read MoreAstronomical Improbabilities? // Psalm 19:1
Have you ever heard of the Galactic Inhabitable Zone? It is the astronomically improbably sliver of space where the earth resides that makes it possible to sustain life. If the earth was in a different spot, even down to a single degree (if not fraction of a degree), then life would not be possible. Too…
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