Passover and the deep memory of God’s deliverance from Egypt was not the only dynamic woven into the psyche of the people the Gospel of Luke describes as Jesus entered Jerusalem. His entrance into that holy city created “ambiguous complexity” then, just as his presence in our lives still does today. Choices are required. Hear with us his sacred movement into and along the Via Dolorosa in Jerusalem that day … and now. — FBC Decatur is a vibrant and progressive community of faith located in the he...
Apr 15, 2019•17 min•Ep. 110
In preparation for Palm Sunday and Holy Week, we experience a fascinating story of Jesus’ encounter with a man in a tree. Humility is hard. Hypocrisy is easy and common. Tough love might not be what we want, but it is often what we need. From this passage that many of us heard about as children, Dr. Jordan offers some new and valuable insights about Jesus and the different kind of love he shares when necessary. — FBC Decatur is a vibrant and progressive community of faith located in the heart of...
Apr 08, 2019•30 min•Ep. 109
In this message, David preached the second part of his message on the parable of the Prodigal Son. He focuses on the relationship between the two sons and their father, and points out some interesting things that Jesus doesn't share in this story. While focusing on the unconditional love of the father, we are challenged to figure out how the story ends, and what our role in the story is today. — FBC Decatur is a vibrant and progressive community of faith located in the heart of Decatur, GA. Here...
Apr 01, 2019•24 min•Ep. 108
In this message, Dr. Jordan explores how Jesus describes “what God is like.” From Luke 15, Jesus is confronted by some religious folks who are very concerned about who he is spending time with. His focus on and his acceptance of (“he even eats with them!”) this strange rabble of folks prompts “mumbling and grumbling” from these pious onlookers. Join us as we explore together his controversial, revolutionary response that is as relevant today as it ever was! — FBC Decatur is a vibrant and progres...
Mar 25, 2019•26 min•Ep. 107
In this message, Dr. David Jordan shares with us part two of his series on Luke 12:13-21. It is the story of the rich man who stores up his success for himself. Last week , David warned us of the dangers involved with success. This week, he talks about the similarities of this passage with two in Ecclesiastes, and how we can guard ourselves against inheriting the same folly as the rich fool. — FBC Decatur is a vibrant and progressive community of faith located in the heart of Decatur, GA. Here y...
Mar 18, 2019•23 min•Ep. 106
In this message, Dr. David Jordan shares with us the first part of a two-part series on Luke 12:13-21. It is the story of the rich man who stores up his success for himself. But there's a danger involved in success that David warns us against. — FBC Decatur is a vibrant and progressive community of faith located in the heart of Decatur, GA. Here you will find people who are: learning to follow Jesus in everyday life; encountering community through authentic relationships; finding meaning by lear...
Mar 11, 2019•18 min•Ep. 105
In this message, Rev. Kristen Koger shares with us from Luke 9:28-36 about the story of Jesus’ transfiguration. Embedded in this narrative is a stark reminder for all of us to become aware of the moments where the reality of Heaven touches our reality on Earth, and how we can take what we learn from “mountaintop experiences” to transform the world around us. — FBC Decatur is a vibrant and progressive community of faith located in the heart of Decatur, GA. Here you will find people who are: learn...
Mar 04, 2019•17 min•Ep. 104
In this message, special guest Alina Bowie delivers a powerful word about the cost of genuine love. Sharing from personal experience, Alina speaks into the racial divide in the Church and how white communities and communities of color can begin the process of reconciliation in a meaningful way. "The only way that we are going to move forward as the body of Christ is to embody the Luke [6:27-36] text - that means you must turn to those who do not look like you, who do not believe like you, who do...
Feb 25, 2019•19 min•Ep. 103
In this message, Suzii Paynter, retiring executive coordinator for the Cooperative Baptist Fellowship (CBF), shares with us from Luke 6:17-26. We’re reminded of Jesus’ powerful words from one of his most infamous messages and how God meets us exactly where we are. — FBC Decatur is a vibrant and progressive community of faith located in the heart of Decatur, GA. Here you will find people who are: learning to follow Jesus in everyday life; encountering community through authentic relationships; fi...
Feb 18, 2019•20 min•Ep. 102
In this message, Kelsey Lewis, Pastor for Youth and Families, shares from both Isaiah 6:1-8 and Luke 5:1-11 on “calling” and speaking the words and doing the things we feel God is leading us to do. — FBC Decatur is a vibrant and progressive community of faith located in the heart of Decatur, GA. Here you will find people who are: learning to follow Jesus in everyday life; encountering community through authentic relationships; finding meaning by learning how to believe not just what to believe; ...
Feb 11, 2019•18 min•Ep. 101
In this Super Bowl Sunday message, Dr. David Jordan shares from Romans 12:9-13, a striking passage from the apostle Paul who encourages us to love authentically and honor one another intentionally. — FBC Decatur is a vibrant and progressive community of faith located in the heart of Decatur, GA. Here you will find people who are: learning to follow Jesus in everyday life; encountering community through authentic relationships; finding meaning by learning how to believe not just what to believe; ...
Feb 04, 2019•24 min•Ep. 100
In this message, Dr. David Jordan shares from Luke 2:22-40 about the remarkable story of Simeon and Anna, two marginalized, outcasted elderly people in the temple courts, who recognized what God was doing in Jesus and blessed it. We can learn a lot about giving honor to what is to become by blessing what has been and what’s presently in front of us. — FBC Decatur is a vibrant and progressive community of faith located in the heart of Decatur, GA. Here you will find people who are: learning to fo...
Jan 28, 2019•23 min•Ep. 99
This unusual passage from the second chapter of John offers a fascinating introduction to the message of Jesus. Dr. Jordan shares important background of this first miracle of water turned to wine; we also hear why Jesus’ first miracle would have been told in this way, and what it means for us today. To go deeper into this episode, click here. — FBC Decatur is a vibrant and progressive community of faith located in the heart of Decatur, GA. Here you will find people who are: learning to follow J...
Jan 22, 2019•23 min•Ep. 98
In this message, Dr. David Jordan shares a powerful message from Isaiah 43:1-7 and Luke 3:15-16 about overcoming loneliness and understanding God's constant presence in our lives. — FBC Decatur is a vibrant and progressive community of faith located in the heart of Decatur, GA. Here you will find people who are: learning to follow Jesus in everyday life; encountering community through authentic relationships; finding meaning by learning how to believe not just what to believe; and in learning ho...
Jan 14, 2019•23 min•Ep. 97
This Epiphany Sunday, Dr. Jordan explores the connections between the Magi’s journey to visit Jesus, and our own pilgrimages of life and faith. From Isaiah 60:1: “Rise, shine, your light has come …” Matthew 2:1-12, connects that passage with the fascinating story of the Magi following a star, going to Jesus, bringing gifts and encountering Herod. GOING DEEPER: Traveling with others always requires particular sensitivity and skill. The same is true as we journey together in faith. Using the five ...
Jan 07, 2019•19 min•Ep. 96
In this message, Dr. David Jordan shares with us from Matthew 2:1-18 about Herod the Great, the Roman client king of Judea. — FBC Decatur is a vibrant and progressive community of faith located in the heart of Decatur, GA. Here you will find people who are: learning to follow Jesus in everyday life; encountering community through authentic relationships; finding meaning by learning how to believe not just what to believe; and in learning how to believe discovering purpose through making intentio...
Dec 31, 2018•25 min•Ep. 94
In this Advent message, Rev. Kristen Koger and Dr. David Jordan share with us on the theme of JOY. — FBC Decatur is a vibrant and progressive community of faith located in the heart of Decatur, GA. Here you will find people who are: learning to follow Jesus in everyday life; encountering community through authentic relationships; finding meaning by learning how to believe not just what to believe; and in learning how to believe discovering purpose through making intentional, impactful contributi...
Dec 24, 2018•23 min•Ep. 95
In this message, Dr. David Jordan shares from John 3:16 about the boundless love of God. We usually gloss over the word "love" in our Christian lives because we hear about it so much, but when taking seriously, it transforms the way we live our lives and love our neighbors. — FBC Decatur is a vibrant and progressive community of faith located in the heart of Decatur, GA. Here you will find people who are: learning to follow Jesus in everyday life; encountering community through authentic relatio...
Dec 17, 2018•19 min•Ep. 93
In this Advent message, Kelsey Lewis and Dr. David Jordan share with us on the theme of PEACE and what it means for us during this Advent season. — FBC Decatur is a vibrant and progressive community of faith located in the heart of Decatur, GA. Here you will find people who are: learning to follow Jesus in everyday life; encountering community through authentic relationships; finding meaning by learning how to believe not just what to believe; and in learning how to believe discovering purpose t...
Dec 10, 2018•20 min•Ep. 92
In this message, Rev. Kristen Koger shares with us from 1 Kings 19:11-15 in a message called "The Sound of Silence." — FBC Decatur is a vibrant and progressive community of faith located in the heart of Decatur, GA. Here you will find people who are: learning to follow Jesus in everyday life; encountering community through authentic relationships; finding meaning by learning how to believe not just what to believe; and in learning how to believe discovering purpose through making intentional, im...
Nov 27, 2018•22 min•Ep. 91
In this message, Dr. David Jordan shares with us from Romans 5:1-15 about the flow of hope, the power of love, and the centrality of grace. — FBC Decatur is a vibrant and progressive community of faith located in the heart of Decatur, GA. Here you will find people who are: learning to follow Jesus in everyday life; encountering community through authentic relationships; finding meaning by learning how to believe not just what to believe; and in learning how to believe discovering purpose through...
Nov 19, 2018•20 min•Ep. 90
In this message, Dr. David Jordan shares with us from Romans 1:16-17 in a message about the Reformation, Martin Luther, and the effects that changes in perspectives can have on us and the world. — FBC Decatur is a vibrant and progressive community of faith located in the heart of Decatur, GA. Here you will find people who are: learning to follow Jesus in everyday life; encountering community through authentic relationships; finding meaning by learning how to believe not just what to believe; and...
Nov 12, 2018•21 min•Ep. 89
In this message, Dr. David Jordan shares with us from Philippians 1:3-11 about ways we can cultivate happiness in our lives, but primarily by becoming a community in the gospel, a fellowship of grace, and a people overflowing with love. — FBC Decatur is a vibrant and progressive community of faith located in the heart of Decatur, GA. Here you will find people who are: learning to follow Jesus in everyday life; encountering community through authentic relationships; finding meaning by learning ho...
Nov 05, 2018•25 min•Ep. 88
In this message, Dr. David Jordan shares from Mark 10:46-52 and asks the questions: What does it mean to be called by Jesus? Looking at the story of blind Bartimaeus in Mark 10:46-52, we learn how Jesus uses crowd psychology to shift our perspective on those around us so we might turn and say to them, “Take heart, get up, Jesus is calling you!” — FBC Decatur is a vibrant and progressive community of faith located in the heart of Decatur, GA. Here you will find people who are: learning to follow ...
Oct 29, 2018•23 min•Ep. 87
In this message, Dr. David Jordan concludes the second part of his sermon on "Crossing Boundaries." He looks at the parallels between the story of Nicodemus in John 3 and the Samaritan woman in John 4, and how we can learn to embrace others like Jesus. — FBC Decatur is a vibrant and progressive community of faith located in the heart of Decatur, GA. Here you will find people who are: learning to follow Jesus in everyday life; encountering community through authentic relationships; finding meanin...
Oct 22, 2018•23 min•Ep. 86
In this message, Dr. David Jordan speaks about crossing boundaries, not just spiritually, but in our everyday life. Jesus lives in such a way that we are challenged to cross boundaries of comfort, of ideas, and of thought to engage with a people in a transforming, loving way. — FBC Decatur is a vibrant and progressive community of faith located in the heart of Decatur, GA. Here you will find people who are: learning to follow Jesus in everyday life; encountering community through authentic relat...
Oct 15, 2018•28 min•Ep. 85
In this message, Dr. David Jordan walks us through key points within scripture where God makes a covenant with humans, what covenants are, and how they evolved to ultimately liberate us. — FBC Decatur is a vibrant and progressive community of faith located in the heart of Decatur, GA. Here you will find people who are: learning to follow Jesus in everyday life; encountering community through authentic relationships; finding meaning by learning how to believe not just what to believe; and in lear...
Oct 08, 2018•20 min•Ep. 84
Our Pastor for Youth and Families, Kelsey Lewis, shares with us from James 5:7-12. She speaks of the long, arduous road of suffering, of growth, and the necessity of patience and uncertainty along the way. You won’t want to miss this! — FBC Decatur is a vibrant and progressive community of faith located in the heart of Decatur, GA. Here you will find people who are: learning to follow Jesus in everyday life; encountering community through authentic relationships; finding meaning by learning how ...
Oct 01, 2018•16 min•Ep. 83
In this message, Dr. David Jordan shares in the final installment of his sermon series concerning the parable of the Good Samaritan in “How to Inherit Eternal Life.” — FBC Decatur is a vibrant and progressive community of faith located in the heart of Decatur, GA. Here you will find people who are: learning to follow Jesus in everyday life; encountering community through authentic relationships; finding meaning by learning how to believe not just what to believe; and in learning how to believe d...
Sep 24, 2018•23 min•Ep. 82
In this message, Dr. David Jordan shares about more from Luke 10:25-37 concerning the parable of the Good Samaritan in part two of “How to Inherit Eternal Life.” — FBC Decatur is a vibrant and progressive community of faith located in the heart of Decatur, GA. Here you will find people who are: learning to follow Jesus in everyday life; encountering community through authentic relationships; finding meaning by learning how to believe not just what to believe; and in learning how to believe disco...
Sep 17, 2018•28 min•Ep. 81
