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Join us by audio! We are Faith Alive Church - a church with the mission in the name - to keep faith alive. Faith isn't a one time decision, or a checkbox on a form. Faith is how God functions and He's given us a portion of His faith to live by on earth. Located in Greenville South Carolina and online at faithalivechurch.us.

  1. 22h ago

    Rejecting Anxiety, Embracing Peace

    Dr. Jordon Gilmore Key Theme Let go of anxious control and grab hold of God’s peace. Anxiety is defined as: A feeling of worry, nervousness, or unease about something with an uncertain outcome.While anxiety is a normal human experience, believers are not called to identify with it or be ruled by it. God’s Peace Guards and Governs Philippians 4:6-7  “Do not be anxious about anything.”  Prayer, thanksgiving, and bringing requests to God open the door for His peace.  God’s peace acts as a guard over our hearts and minds. Colossians 3:15  The peace of Christ is not only protection—it is meant to rule in our hearts.  Peace should have authority over our thoughts, emotions, and reactions. Peace Is a Person Ephesians 2:14  “He Himself is our peace.”  Peace is not merely a feeling; it is found in Christ Himself.  If we have Christ, we already have access to peace. Jesus’ Example in Gethsemane Mark 14:32-42  Jesus experienced intense sorrow, distress, and pressure before the cross.  He did not deny His emotions.  Instead, He repeatedly brought them to the Father in prayer.  Though circumstances did not immediately change, Jesus emerged with peace and resolve. Lesson: Peace does not always come from a changed situation. Sometimes it comes from surrendering control to God. Peace Was Given Before the Crisis John 14:27  Jesus told His disciples, “My peace I give to you.”  He gave them peace before the trial, arrest, and crucifixion.  Likewise, believers already possess the peace they need before problems arise. The Two Cycles Cycle of Anxiety  Uncertainty  Anxiety/Fear  Desire for Control  Taking Control  Frustration  More Anxiety Cycle of Faith  Uncertainty  Anxiety/Fear  Prayer  Trusting God’s Control  God Works His Plan  Faith Grows  Peace Increases The more we practice trusting God, the quicker we move from fear to faith. Worry Accomplishes Nothing Luke 12:25-32  Worry cannot add a single hour to life.  God already knows our needs.  The solution is simple: Seek His Kingdom. Trust His provision.  Receive what He freely desires to give. Practicing Peace Philippians 4:8-9  Think on what is true, honorable, just, pure, lovely, and praiseworthy.  Peace is not only received—it is practiced. Jordon encouraged everyone to:  Identify things that bring joy.  Remember relationships that bless them.  Reflect on dreams God has fulfilled. By intentionally focusing on God’s goodness, we create an environment where peace can flourish and anxiety loses its grip. Key Takeaways  Anxiety is real, but it does not have to rule your life.  God’s peace is both a guard and a ruler.  Jesus experienced distress and modeled how to respond.  Peace is already available through Christ.  Prayer moves us from control to trust.  Practicing gratitude and godly meditation strengthens our ability to walk in peace. Closing Thought You do not have to earn peace—you already have access to it through Christ. The challenge is learning to practice it, trust it, and allow it to govern your heart and mind.

    50 min

  2. Jun 7

    A Walk Through the Bible - Part 6 - The Tabernacle

    Joshua Boyd God’s Desire Has Always Been Relationship From the Garden of Eden onward:  God desired to walk with humanity  Sin broke that fellowship  The Tabernacle was God’s solution to dwell among His people “Build me a sanctuary so I can live among them.”The Tabernacle was literally a “Tent of Meeting.” Why So Much Detail?  Over 50 chapters of Scripture describe the Tabernacle and Temples  Hebrews teaches that these earthly structures were:  Copies  Shadows  Patterns of heavenly realities God gave Moses exact instructions because the design reflected something real in heaven. The Purpose of the Tabernacle The goal was never rituals alone. The purpose was:  To meet with God  To hear from God  To experience His presence “There I will meet with you.”The Pattern of Approach The Tabernacle reveals a pathway into God’s presence: 1. The Gate  Only one entrance  Points to Jesus “I am the door.”2. The Altar of Sacrifice  Blood was required for forgiveness  Points to the sacrifice of Christ 3. The Bronze Laver  Washing and cleansing  Points to being washed by God’s Word 4. The Holy Place Three daily responsibilities:  Lampstand → Keep the light burning  Showbread → Daily bread from God’s Word  Incense → Prayer and worship 5. The Holy of Holies  God’s manifest presence  Place of meeting and hearing from God  Accessible only through preparation Jesus Fulfilled the Pattern Jesus became:  The Door  The Sacrifice  The Cleansing Word  The High Priest Through His blood:  Sin is forgiven  The veil is torn  Access to God is opened The Veil Was Torn Before Christ:  One man  One day a year  Could enter God’s presence After Christ:  Every believer has access Yet access does not remove the need for reverence and preparation. Daily Preparation Matters Many believers want God’s presence but neglect the daily practices that lead there. The pattern still teaches us to:  Stay in the Word  Maintain prayer  Keep our spiritual light burning  Continually cleanse ourselves from worldly distractions God wants to meet with us, but we must intentionally draw near. Don’t Stop in the Outer Court Some believers stop at:  Forgiveness  Salvation  “My ticket to heaven” But God desires more:  Relationship  Communion  Conversation  Direction The goal is not merely being saved. The goal is meeting with God. Draw Near “Draw near to God, and He will draw near to you.”God is not hiding from us.  He designed the entire system—from the Tabernacle to the Cross—to make relationship possible. Final Takeaways  The Tabernacle is a picture of God’s desire to dwell with His people.  Every element points to Jesus.  Salvation is the entrance, not the destination.  God wants more than ritual—He wants relationship.  The pathway into His presence is available to every believer. Closing Challenge Don’t settle for the outer court. Spend time in:  The Word  Prayer  Worship  Fellowship with God Because the ultimate purpose of the Tabernacle was not sacrifice—it was meeting with God.

    49 min

  3. May 31

    Do What You Can While You Can

    Dr. Jordon Gilmore This special service is geared toward the youth of the church.

    19 min

  4. May 24

    The Day of Pentecost

    Joshua Boyd Series Context  Part of A Walk Through the Bible Focus on how Old Testament feasts point directly to Jesus and the Church God Is a God of Order  Numbers, timelines, and feasts throughout Scripture matter  The Old Testament wasn’t written just as history “All these things happened as examples for us.” The Three Major Feasts God instructed Israel to celebrate:  Passover / Unleavened Bread  Feast of Firstfruits  Feast of Final Harvest (Pentecost) These weren’t random holidays:  ➡️ They prophetically pointed to Jesus. Jesus Fulfilled the Feasts Passover  Jesus entered Jerusalem  The Lamb prepared for sacrifice Unleavened Bread  Jesus crucified and buried  Unleavened bread represented purity and no sin Firstfruits  Resurrection Sunday  Jesus became the firstfruits of a new kind of humanity The Seed Principle A seed must:  Be planted  Die  Then produce new life Jesus:  Died  Was buried  Rose again with a glorified body ➡️ The first human body resurrected into eternal life Why Pentecost Matters Pentecost = 50 days after Passover Originally:  Feast of Final Harvest Spiritually:  Jesus was the Firstfruit Believers are the Final HarvestThe Meaning of the Yeast Most sacrifices:  Required bread without yeast (symbol of purity) But Pentecost was different:  God specifically commanded bread WITH yeast Why?  Jesus was the perfect, sinless sacrifice  Because of Him, imperfect people can now carry God’s Spirit ➡️ The Spirit of God can now dwell in flawed humanity Before vs After Pentecost Old Testament  Spirit came upon people temporarily After Jesus  Spirit lives inside believers permanently Acts 2 — The Fulfillment On Pentecost:  Wind filled the room  Tongues of fire appeared  Believers were filled with the Holy Spirit This connected to:  Moses and the burning bush  Fire on Mount Sinai  God’s presence descending But now:  The fire no longer consumed  It indwelled Christ Is the Reality The Old Testament was always pointing to Him. What Pentecost Means for Us Because of Jesus:  We become new creations  God’s Spirit lives within us  We can walk daily with God  We have direct access to His presence The Holy of Holies Is Open In the tabernacle:  Only the high priest could enter once a year Now:  Every believer can enter God’s presence anytime Final Takeaways  Jesus fulfilled the feasts  Pentecost was always part of God’s plan  We are the “final harvest”  The Holy Spirit is not just with us—but in us Closing Encouragement Don’t stop at salvation alone. There is:  New life through Jesus  AND fullness through the Holy Spirit The same God who descended in fire now desires to dwell within His people.

    40 min

  5. May 17

    Modern Christianity (Part 3) — The Power of Testimony and Revelation in Scripture

    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. Testimony is more than reporting what happened. It is a kingdom tool God uses to strengthen faith, encourage others, and point people to Jesus. Revelation in Scripture is more than gaining knowledge. It is the Holy Spirit opening our understanding so we can see Christ more clearly throughout the Word. This compares to a charger. The power is available, but testimony and Scripture help connect our faith to that power. Mary Magdalene and the Women at the Tomb In Matthew 28, the angel tells the women, “He is risen,” then immediately sends them to tell the disciples. Jesus Himself also appears to them and repeats the instruction: go and tell. This marks a shift. During Jesus’ earthly ministry, He often told people not to spread the news of miracles. But after the resurrection, the command becomes urgent: go testify. The women obeyed even though they were afraid. Their message sounded impossible—Jesus was alive, and the disciples needed to go to Galilee. Yet they went in faith. Their example reminds us that our call to testify is immediate and urgent, even when we feel fear, uncertainty, or concern about being misunderstood. The Road to Emmaus In Luke 24, two followers walk with Jesus without recognizing Him. As He opens the Scriptures to them, their hearts begin to burn. When they finally recognize Him in the breaking of bread, they immediately return seven miles to Jerusalem to tell the others. Their testimony became a natural response to encountering Christ. They were tired, discouraged, and confused—but once they recognized Jesus, urgency replaced weariness. Testimony Builds Faith When we share what God has done, it strengthens others. Someone else’s testimony may help us believe until we have our own encounter. Then we become the ones encouraging others. Testimony creates a chain reaction in the body of Christ. Revelation in Scripture Jesus did not always reveal Himself immediately. On the road to Emmaus, He first opened the Scriptures. This shows that faith often grows as God connects the dots for us through His Word. Mature faith moves beyond knowing isolated Bible stories. It begins to see how all of Scripture points to Christ and how God’s plan connects to our lives today. The Role of the Holy Spirit John 16:13 says the Spirit of truth will guide us into all truth. John 14:26 says the Holy Spirit will teach us and bring Jesus’ words to remembrance. We are not left to understand Scripture on our own. The Holy Spirit helps open the Word and apply it to our lives. Not every Bible reading moment feels dramatic. Sometimes Scripture is like a simple meal—daily nourishment. Other times, it feels like a feast. But both are necessary for spiritual growth. Call to Action Matthew 28:18–20 gives the Great Commission: go, make disciples, baptize, and teach. This was the plan from the moment Jesus rose, and it is still the plan today. Final Reflection: Who are you telling about what God has done? How is your understanding of Scripture growing? Testimony and revelation should both be active in our walk with Christ.

    55 min

  6. May 10

    Mothers & the Heart of God

    Joshua Boyd 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 constructed from manWhy?  To complete the blessing  To complete the image of God  To provide the mechanism for fruitfulness ➡️ Woman completed what was missing Mothers Complete the Blessing  Without Eve, Adam could not fulfill:  “Be fruitful and multiply”  Mothers are not just child-bearers  Women carry:  Nurture  Comfort  Multiplication  The heart of God in the home God’s Nature Reflected in Mothers Isaiah compares God’s comfort to a mother comforting a child. The Pattern in Scripture Again and again:  Mothers prayed  Mothers interceded  Mothers carried faith for their children Examples:  Hannah praying for Samuel  Samson’s mother receiving the angelic message  The Shunammite woman  Mary receiving the promise of Jesus ➡️ God often spoke to the mothers first Jesus and Mothers One powerful story:  Jesus saw a widow mourning her dead son  She didn’t ask for a miracle  Jesus initiated it out of compassion “Jesus gave him back to his mother”➡️ Jesus sees a mother’s heart Encouragement to Moms  Don’t stop praying for your children  Even if they’ve wandered  God hears the prayers of mothers  Your heart for your children reflects God’s heart Honor Your Father and Mother  One of the most repeated commands in Scripture  Also the only command tied to a promise:  Long life Honoring parents honors:  The role God created  The image of God placed within them Women in the Resurrection Story  Women first received:  The announcement of Jesus’ birth  The news of Jesus’ resurrection  Women were present at:  The empty tomb  Pentecost ➡️ God consistently honored women in key moments of redemption Final Truths  Women are created intentionally  Mothers reflect the nurturing heart of God  Men and women together reveal the image of God  Mothers help complete the blessing in the home Closing Encouragement To every mother and spiritual mother:  You are seen  You are valued  You are created with purpose  Your prayers matter  Your nurturing reflects the very heart of God “Be fruitful and multiply” is still part of God’s blessing today.

    30 min

  7. May 3

    Modern Christianity (Part 2) — When Doubt Meets Faith

    Dr. Jordon Gilmore 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  God is not surprised by your doubt  God is not intimidated by your doubt  Doubt does not disqualify you from God’s call  Unchecked doubt leads to hardness of heart Doubt must submit to faith to move forward What Is Doubt?  A natural response based on observations and expectations Not sin by itself—but must be addressed  Two main sources: Fear → “I’m afraid to trust God” Cynicism → “I won’t risk being disappointed again” Faith Defined Hebrews 11:1: “Faith shows the reality of what we hope for; it is the evidence of things we cannot see”  Contrast:  Doubt = based on what we see Faith = anchored in what we cannot seeContext: Why the Disciples Doubted John 20:19: They were hiding behind locked doors out of fear  Their doubt was shaped by:  Trauma (crucifixion)  Fear of persecution  Broken expectations Pattern: How Jesus Handles Doubt Women at the tomb Afraid → Angel says “Don’t be afraid”  Act in faith → Jesus meets them Disciples Hear testimony → don’t believe Road to Emmaus Jesus explains Scripture → reveals Himself  They respond → go tell others (not believed) Jesus appears to disciples Addresses fear directly: “Why are you frightened?”  Shows physical proof → eats with them Thomas Doubt from disappointment  Jesus meets him personally → “Don’t be faithless, believe” Key Insight: Jesus Meets Every Doubt  Over 40 days, Jesus intentionally addresses:  Fear  Confusion  Disappointment  He doesn’t avoid doubt—He engages itThe Galilee Moment (Faith in Action)  Jesus calls people to travel ~100 miles to Galilee  Some go by faith (before seeing Him)  Over 500 witnesses gather (1 Corinthians 15:6)  Even then: some worship, some doubt The Commission Still Stands  Despite doubt, Jesus gives everyone the mission:  “Go and make disciples…”  “I am with you always”  He doesn’t exclude doubters—He includes them Final Movement: From Doubt to Power  Jesus sends them back to Jerusalem  Command: Wait for the Holy Spirit Faith + Holy Spirit = ability to fulfill the mission Takeaways  Doubt is natural—but not meant to stay  Jesus meets you in your doubt  Faith grows when doubt is surrendered  You are still called—even while growing  The Holy Spirit empowers what faith begins Closing Thought Don’t settle into doubt. Let Jesus meet you there—and lead you into belief.

    54 min

  8. Apr 26

    A Walk Through the Bible - Part 5 - Everything is the Same...Or Is It?

    Joshua Boyd 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 paidHumanity Hasn’t Changed  Sin existed before the Law (Cain & Abel)  Pattern throughout history:  Sin → Judgment → Repentance → Rescue  Seen clearly in Judges (repeated cycles)  Ecclesiastes: “Nothing new under the sun”Two Cycles 1. God’s Cycle (Life Cycle)  Sin  Judgment  Repentance  Rescue 2. Death Cycle  Sin → Judgment → Sin → Judgment (no repentance) God’s Character in the Cycle MercifulCompassionateSlow to anger Gives repeated opportunities to repent Delay of judgment ≠ lack of justice It is mercy Why Judgment Seems Delayed  God desires all to be saved (1 Timothy 2)  If judgment were instant:  None of us would stand  What we see as delay = God giving time to repent Perspective Problem  We often say:  “This is the worst it’s ever been”  Reality:  Humanity has always had extreme evil  God sees all of history:  Our “worst moment” = a tiny blipBiblical Example: The Flood  Humanity became:  “Consistently and totally evil”  Judgment came—but only after time to repent One man (Noah) completed the cycle Faith + obedience = rescue One person’s obedience can impact generations God’s Nature (Key Truth)  God is:  Slow to anger  Full of unfailing love  Eager to forgive He is not looking to punish—He’s looking to rescue Jonah & Nineveh Lesson  Jonah wanted judgment  God showed mercy when people repented  Jonah got angry ➡️ Lesson:  We often want justice for others  But mercy for ourselves Why We Shouldn’t Judge  We don’t see:  The full story  Private repentance Eternal Perspective  This world is temporary  God’s Word is eternal (Matthew 24:35)  Solomon’s mistake:  Focused on temporary things → found emptiness ➡️ True meaning = eternal focus “Where Is God?” Question  People have always asked this (2 Peter 3)  Answer:  God is not slow He is patient“He does not want anyone to perish, but all to repent”Time Perspective Delay = opportunity Final Encouragement  Stay in the full cycle When you sin → repent quickly  Trust God:  Judgment is just  Mercy is available  Reward is coming

    42 min
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Join us by audio! We are Faith Alive Church - a church with the mission in the name - to keep faith alive. Faith isn't a one time decision, or a checkbox on a form. Faith is how God functions and He's given us a portion of His faith to live by on earth. Located in Greenville South Carolina and online at faithalivechurch.us.

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