Sermon Notes and Reflection Questions

A Baptism message by Rev. Dr. Mark Jordan, Pastor Check out this video on YouTube about taking advantage of the opportunities right in front of you as they present themselves. Baptism of the Lord Sunday Acts 8:26-40 (MSG) | Later God’s angel spoke to Philip: “At noon today I want you to walk over to…

A Message for the Christmas Season by Rev. Dr. Mark Jordan, Pastor Merry Christmas! Today we relight the Christ Candle The Good Shepherd Micah 5:1-5a (NIV) | Marshal your troops now, city of troops, for a siege is laid against us. They will strike Israel’s ruler on the cheek with a rod. “But you, Bethlehem…

A Christmas Eve Message by Rev. Dr. Mark Jordan, Pastor Advent helps us focus on peace, hope, love, and joy of God as we prepare for Christmas. Tonight we light the Christ Candle Time in the Bible The Time has Come A Time for Waiting: I’m not a big fan of waiting, so I tend…

A message by Pastor Mark Jordan Remember: Advent Love in the Bible Lighting the Wreath Isaiah 53:1-12 (NIV) The Origin The Ordeal The Obedience The Outcome Jesus, The Offering Reflection Questions

A message by Rev. Dr. Mark Jordan, Pastor Remember: Advent– Time of preparation like getting ready for an importantguest– Focus on peace, hope, joy, and love. Hope in the Bible– Means confidence, security, and carefree– No doubt in this understanding Lighting the Wreath– 1 Peter 1:3 (NIV) | Praise be to the God and Father…

A Message by Rev. Dr. Mark Jordan, Pastor Advent is… Isaiah 40:1-5 (NIV) | 1 Comfort, comfort my people, says your God. 2 Speak tenderly to Jerusalem, and proclaim to her that her hard service has been completed, that her sin has been paid for, that she has received from the Lord’s hand double for…

A Message by Rev. Dr. Mark Jordan, Pastor Message Notes 1 Thessalonians 5:18 (NIV) | give thanks in all circumstances; for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus. So Far: Today: Generosity over Greed Greed in the Bible: Excessive desire for riches, power, fame, etc. that serve one’s selfishness. Greed can lead to other sins…

A message by Pastor Mark Jordan Follow-Along Notes 1 Thessalonians 5:18 (NIV) | give thanks in all circumstances; for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus. Two Mindsets: Scarcity vs Abundance Scarcity Mindset –       Sees lack at every turn –       Focuses on what can be achieved or acquired –       Puts us in competition…

A message by Pastor Mark Jordan Last Week Fear God commands us not to fear God wants us to have faith To choose faith over fear, you can: This Week’s Challenge Reflection Questions

An All Saints Day Message by Pastor Mark Jordan Click here to watch the intro video for this week’s message Intro | Gratitude Challenge 2 Corinthians 5:1-9 (MSG) | For instance, we know that when these bodies of ours are taken down like tents and folded away, they will be replaced by resurrection bodies in…