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Taming The Tongue

Contributed by Chris Jordan on Jun 13, 2014

In James Chapter Three, we learn about the power of our words and we are challenged to learn to tame our tongue.

JOURNEY THROUGH JAMES #5: TAMING THE TONGUE INTRO TO TOPIC: Talk about taming the tongue and the power of words. • Echoes Proverbs: “Death and life are in the power of the tongue.” (Prov. 18:21, NKJV). THE BIG IDEA: In James Chapter Three, we learn about the power of our words ...read more

Scripture: James 3:1-12

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Friendship With God

Contributed by Chris Jordan on Jun 18, 2014

Everyone has the choice to either be friends with God or friends with the world. In this passage, James gives us seven characteristics of the person who is a friend of God.

JOURNEY THROUGH JAMES #6: FRIENDSHIP WITH GOD INTRO TO TOPIC: What are some of the most important things in your world? I am sure that most of you would say it is your friendships. Have you ever pondered what it means that we have the opportunity to become friends with God, the Creator of the ...read more

Scripture: James 4:1-17

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What Is Your Life?

Contributed by Chris Jordan on Jun 26, 2014

God has an amazing plan for our lives, and we need to learn how to trust Him.

JOURNEY THROUGH JAMES #7: WHAT IS YOUR LIFE? INTRO TO TOPIC: This morning I want us to think about our lives. What is your life? • What is God calling you to do? How can you impact and bless others? Think about it! I. WHAT IS YOUR LIFE?: “Come now, you who say, "Today or tomorrow we ...read more

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We Are Family

Contributed by Chris Jordan on Jul 25, 2014

In this final section of James, we see a beautiful picture of the different seasons of life for the family of God: From suffering and sickness, to prayer, confessing sins and bearing one another’s burdens.

JOURNEY THROUGH JAMES #8: WE ARE FAMILY INTRO TO SPEAKER: Just celebrated Caleb’s grade 12 graduation this past week. THE HEART OF PASTOR JAMES: “Of James, the brother of the Lord, we read the following: James, being considered a just and perfect man, governed the church with the ...read more

Scripture: James 5:13-20

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Jesus Said, "Love One Another." But... How Are We To Do That?

Contributed by Chris Jordan on Jul 25, 2014

Jesus told us to love one another. We can do this in many different ways, through quality time, words of affirmation, giving of gifts, acts of service, and physical touch.

JESUS SAID: “LOVE ONE ANOTHER” – BUT… HOW DO WE DO THAT? OPENING TEXT: Jesus said: “A new commandment I give to you, that you love one another; as I have loved you, that you also love one another. By this all will know that you are My disciples, if you have love for ...read more

Scripture: John 13:34-35

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Breakthrough: Run Towards Your Giant

Contributed by Chris Jordan on Mar 11, 2013

What giants are you facing in your life? The story of David gives us the keys to having confidence to run towards our giants and defeat them.

BREAKTHROUGH: RUN TOWARDS YOUR GIANT OPENING TEXT: “For whatever is born of God overcomes the world. And this is the victory that has overcome the world--our faith.” (1 John 5:4). • If you are born of God, then His desire for you is to experience overcoming victory. • If ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 17:1-51

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The Walking Dead: Alive! Series

Contributed by Chris Jordan on Mar 31, 2013

Apart from Jesus, we are all the Walking Dead. But because of Christ’s resurrection from the dead, we can become fully alive.

THE WALKING DEAD: ALIVE! (EXPERIENCING THE RESURRECTION) OPENING: Declare: “Christ is risen!” Pray for all of the other churches in town. INTRO TO TOPIC: Have you ever seen the TV show The Walking Dead, or any of the popular zombie movies? The basic idea behind them all is that during ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:1-9

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Great Grace And Freedom #6: Redemption Series

Contributed by Chris Jordan on Apr 2, 2013

Christ has redeemed us from the curse of the law so that we can receive the blessing of Abraham in our lives.

GREAT GRACE & FREEDOM #6: REDEMPTION: ON SLAVES AND SAILBOATS INTRO TO TOPIC: One of the most important concepts in the Bible is that of redemption. But – what is redemption, and what significance does it have in our life? THE BIG IDEA: Christ has redeemed us from the curse of the law so ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 3:1-14

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Great Grace And Freedom #7: On Bacon, Shrimp And Tattoos Series

Contributed by Chris Jordan on Apr 2, 2013

God’s primary way of relating to His people is through His covenant of promise. The law was given to show us how guilty we are, not to make us right in God’s sight.

GREAT GRACE & FREEDOM #7: THE LAW: ON BACON, SHRIMP AND TATTOOS INTRO TO SPEAKER: Love for the church – Jesus (Eph. 5:25), Paul (2 Cor. 11:28) and me. Love for my family. Liza and I are celebrating 18 years of marriage with four great children! INTRO TO TOPIC: How many of you have ever read ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 3:15-29

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Great Grace #8: Adoption And Freedom From Bondage

Contributed by Chris Jordan on Apr 11, 2013

A simple Bible study in Galatians 4, looking at our adoption into God's family, and freedom from bondage.

GREAT GRACE & FREEDOM #8: ADOPTION AND FREEDOM FROM BONDAGE OPENING QUOTE: “One of the tragedies of legalism is that it gives the appearance of spiritual maturity when, in reality, it leads the believer back into a “second childhood” of Christian experience.” (Warren ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 4:1-31

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Great Grace #9: The Fruit Of The Spirit Series

Contributed by Chris Jordan on Apr 12, 2013

In response to the grace of God in our lives, God wants us to live a life of freedom, love for others, and walking in the Spirit, bearing the fruit of the Spirit.

GREAT GRACE & FREEDOM #9: THE FRUIT OF THE SPIRIT INTRO TO SPEAKER: Story of my fixing of the leak under the kitchen sink. Third attempt! ILLUSTRATION: A man applied for a job as a handyman. The prospective employer asked, "Can you do carpentry?" The man said, “No.” "How about ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:1-26

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Great Grace #10: Share Each Others Troubles Series

Contributed by Chris Jordan on Apr 18, 2013

As Christians, we are called to share each other’s troubles, help our pastors and teachers, and do good to everyone.

GREAT GRACE & FREEDOM #10: SHARE EACH OTHERS TROUBLES THE BIG IDEA: As Christians, we are called to share each other’s troubles, help our pastors and teachers, and do good to everyone. 1. SHARE EACH OTHERS TROUBLES: (Galatians 6:1-5, NLT). 1 Dear brothers and sisters, if another Christian ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 6:1-10

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When You Have A Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day

Contributed by Chris Jordan on Apr 21, 2013

The story of Jehoshaphat gives us some principles for what to do in the day of trouble.

WHEN YOU HAVE A TERRIBLE, HORRIBLE, NO GOOD, VERY BAD DAY INTRO TO TOPIC: “I went to sleep with gum in my mouth and now there’s gum in my hair and when I got out of bed this morning I tripped on the skateboard… and I could tell it was going to be a terrible, horrible, no good, ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 20:1-22

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Proverbs: Random Gems Of Wisdom Series

Contributed by Chris Jordan on May 29, 2011

Getting wisdom is the most important thing you can do. This wisdom for daily living can be found in the Bible Book of Proverbs.

PROVERBS #4: RANDOM GEMS OF WISDOM OPENING SCRIPTURE: “Getting wisdom is the most important thing you can do!” (Proverbs 4:7a, NLT). • We are wrapping up a month long journey through the Book of Proverbs. • We have looked at wisdom for daily living, family relationships, and the power of ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 31:10

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The Tender Commandments #1: Put God First Series

Contributed by Chris Jordan on Jun 5, 2011

The rightful setting of the Ten Commandments is the boundless, faithful, Father-love of the living God. God gives us rules because He loves us.

THE TENDER COMMANDMENTS #1: PUT GOD FIRST (June 2011 – Beausejour Church – Pastor Chris Jordan) WEIRD LAWS IN CALIFORNIA: 1. It is illegal for anyone to try to stop a child from playfully jumping over puddles of water. 2. A California law makes it illegal to set up a mousetrap without a hunting ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:1-17

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