In this episode, Pastor Jordan continues our journey through Hebrews by exploring the certainty of God’s promise (Hebrews 6:13–20). After weeks of wrestling with the warning passages, we now shift to the assurance that God’s word is unshakable and His promises never fail.

Drawing from God’s oath to Abraham in Genesis 22 and the image of Jesus as our steadfast anchor, Jordan unpacks why we can trust God’s unchanging character even in life’s storms. When trials, doubts, and suffering threaten to undo us, our hope rests not on our performance but on God’s oath, His faithfulness, and His Son who has gone before us into the very presence of God.

This episode reminds us that faith is persevering trust: like Abraham, we wait patiently on the Lord; like the early church, we cling to Christ as our High Priest and forerunner. Ultimately, Jesus is our sure and steadfast anchor of the soul.

Whether you’re in a season of waiting, wrestling with doubt, or seeking encouragement to endure, this message calls you to hold fast to the God who swears by Himself, and cannot lie.

Episode Title: The Third Warning: Against Apostasy (Hebrews 5:11–6:12)

Description:
How do you know if someone is truly mature, not just in life, but in their walk with Jesus? In this episode, Pastor Jordan unpacks the third warning in Hebrews, a sobering call against apostasy. Using both Scripture and everyday stories (yes, even Marvel villains and Narnia characters), he explores three types of people in the church: those with a failure to thrive, the theological gluttons, and those who truly belong.

From apple-picking gone wrong to the danger of truth without love, Jordan challenges us to see that right theology without right action is hollow, and that good works without the truth of the gospel is equally dangerous. Drawing from Hebrews 5:11–6:12, we will see the marks of spiritual immaturity, the traps of consuming knowledge without living it out, and the joy of belonging to those who persevere in faith and love.

Whether you are wrestling with doubts, feeling spiritually stagnant, or just hungry to grow, this conversation is a call to move beyond spiritual infancy into a life that bears fruit for God’s glory.

Episode Title: Jesus, the Perfect Priest-King
Series: Hebrews – Jesus is Greater
Text: Hebrews 5:1–10
Speaker: Jordan West

Episode Summary:
In this episode, we dive into Hebrews 5:1–10 to explore what it truly means that Jesus is our great High Priest. Many of us are familiar with the idea that Jesus intercedes for us, but do we actually understand the weight of that role? What did priests do in the Old Testament, and how does Jesus fulfill and surpass those responsibilities?

The writer of Hebrews paints a powerful picture of Jesus not only as a priest but also as a king in the order of Melchizedek—a mysterious figure who points forward to the eternal nature of Christ’s priesthood. We look at how earthly priests were called to offer sacrifices, bless the people, teach the law, and mediate between God and man. But these priests were limited by sin and death. Jesus, however, is without sin, and His obedience—proven through suffering—makes Him the only one truly qualified to be our eternal High Priest.

You’ll also learn:

• Ten key responsibilities of Old Testament priests and how Jesus fulfills every one

• Why Jesus’ priesthood had to be appointed by God and not self-claimed

• How the life of Melchizedek in Genesis 14 foreshadows Christ

• What it means that Jesus "learned obedience through suffering"

• How Jesus represents us before the Father and bears our names even now

• Why Jesus doesn’t want ten percent—He wants your whole heart

Whether you're familiar with the priestly system or this is new territory, this episode will deepen your understanding of Christ's majesty and mercy. He is our perfect Priest. He is our eternal King. And He is worthy of every part of our lives.

In this message from Hebrews 4:14–16, Pastor Jordan West leads us into the heart of the gospel with a compelling reminder: Jesus is our great high priest—not distant, but present. He has passed through the heavens, not merely offering a symbolic sacrifice, but presenting His own blood in the true heavenly temple. And now, He intercedes for us.

This sermon marks a shift in the Hebrews series—from the theme of “rest” to the person who is our rest: Jesus Christ. Jordan shows how true Sabbath is not just about ceasing from work—it’s about entering into communion with the One who upholds the universe by the word of His power.

Standing exposed before a holy God should bring fear, yet through Christ, we are invited to approach the throne with confidence—not because of our merit, but because of His mercy. With clarity, urgency, and pastoral warmth, Jordan challenges listeners to hold fast their confession and draw near to the throne of grace in their time of need.

Key Themes:

• Jesus as our great and sympathetic high priest

• The torn veil and access to God’s presence

• Rest as communion with Christ

• Confidence versus casualness in worship

• The power of confession and dependence on Christ

Call to Action:
Are you striving in your own strength—or resting in Christ’s finished work? Let this message call you back to confidence, communion, and mercy found at the throne of grace.

In this message from The Heights at Night series through Hebrews, we unpack one of the most beautiful and challenging truths in the Christian life: the gospel is rest.

Hebrews 4 confronts us with a sobering reality—you can be delivered from Egypt and still die in the wilderness. You can escape addiction, clean up your behavior, go to church, even do all the “right” things... and still miss out on the true rest that only comes through faith in Christ.

But here’s the good news: the promise still stands.

In this message, Pastor Jordan explores:

• The difference between religious striving and spiritual rest

• Why God’s rest isn’t about land or lifestyle, but a person—Jesus Christ

• How to strive to stay in rest, not to earn it, but to remain in it

• The dangers of hardened hearts, spiritual performance, and trusting in your own strength

• The power of the Word of God to pierce through our pretense and expose the truth

• Why physical Sabbath is still a necessary rhythm that reflects a deeper spiritual reality

Using a simple lamp illustration, we’re reminded that no matter how much effort we put in, we can’t light the bulb—we must stay connected to the source. The Christian life isn’t about doing for God, but being with God.

We’re invited to a life of dependence, focus, and communion. A life that rests not because we’re lazy, but because Christ’s work is finished. It’s a call to stop performing and start abiding.

So… are you striving or are you resting?

Podcast Description:
This week, Jordan speaks a heavy but hope-filled word from Hebrews 3:7–19. Building on the theme of warning passages in Hebrews, this message challenges us not to stop short of what God has promised. Through stories, pastoral honesty, and sharp biblical teaching, Jordan presses into the danger of unbelief and the tragedy of missing out on God’s rest—even for those who profess faith.

What does it mean to harden your heart? Why does the Holy Spirit keep saying “Today”? And how can we know if we’ve been lulled into spiritual drift? You’ll hear a vivid illustration of Pharaoh’s rebellion, a warning from the wilderness generation, and a challenge to recognize that the gospel is more than just escaping sin, it’s about entering into communion with God.

Jordan unpacks the neuroscience of sin habits, the deceitfulness of spiritual apathy, and the call to exhort one another every day. The gospel offers rest but unbelief robs us of it. This isn’t just about eternity. It’s about living free today.

Key Themes:

• The urgency of today in responding to God's voice

• Why enduring faith is the evidence of saving faith

• The dangers of spiritual drift and heart-hardening

• Gospel rest as communion with God, not just rescue from sin

• Why accountability is the antidote for apostasy

Takeaway Quote:
“It’s not just about leaving Egypt. It’s about entering into His rest.”

If you’re tired, anxious, or spiritually numb—this message is for you. Listen in and take the warning seriously. Don’t miss the rest.

In this conversation, Jordan discusses the importance of faith and the warnings against drifting away from it. He emphasizes that a saving faith is an enduring faith and explores the concept of salvation as presented in the book of Hebrews. The conversation highlights the need for believers to pay careful attention to their spiritual lives and the assurance that true faith will endure.

• We must pay very careful attention to our faith.
• Drifting away is a gradual spiritual decline.
• A saving faith is an enduring faith.
• Neglecting salvation can lead to serious consequences.
• Jesus Christ paid the ultimate price for our salvation.
• True believers will endure in their faith.
• The warnings in Hebrews are meant to alarm us.
• We should actively engage with our faith and community.
• Faith without works is dead.
• Today is the day of salvation.

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What’s the big deal about angels—and why does the book of Hebrews start by comparing Jesus to them?

In this episode, we dive into Hebrews 1:4–14 and discover why this ancient letter begins by making one thing crystal clear: Jesus is greater than the angels. For modern listeners, that might sound obvious. But for a first-century audience, angels were powerful, mysterious, and deeply revered. They were seen as messengers, warriors, worshipers, and even mediators of the law.

Hebrews draws on Psalm 2, 2 Samuel 7, Psalm 45, Psalm 102, and Psalm 110 to make an earth-shaking claim: Jesus isn’t just another voice—He’s the final Word. He’s not just a servant—He is the Son. He’s not created—He’s the Creator. And while angels worship around the throne, Jesus sits on it.

We also unpack what Scripture says about the nature of angels and demons:
– What do they do?
– Are they still active today?
– Can believers be possessed?
– What’s their role in spiritual warfare?
– And what does it mean that Jesus “disarmed the rulers and authorities” at the cross?

You’ll come away with a richer understanding of the spiritual realm and a deeper awe of Christ’s supremacy. More than a theology lesson, Hebrews 1 points us to worship. Because if Jesus is greater than the angels, the only right response is to pay closer attention to His message and never drift from it.

📖 Text: Hebrews 1:4–14
🎙️ Theme: The Supremacy of the Son over the spiritual realm
📌 Application: Worship Jesus. Listen to His Word. Hold fast and don’t drift.

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We can be good loving Christian’s and land on opposing political and social views

Opening Questions:

What does it mean to be meak? 

Can you be an advocate for a cause in today’s world and promote peace?

What does social justice mean? 

Does God desire social justice?

Matthew 5:5-10

When we flip the beatitudes inside out we often find just a description of humanity. 

On Social Change

Vs 5: The Meek

defining meek

"instead of meekness, arrogance."

Our most inward being doesn't long to be gentle; rather it desires to chase our own desires and self-righteousness arrogantly. Instead, in meekness, we trust the word of God, what He says about us and His eternal inheritance.

Instead of self idolatry we exalt the name of Christ. 

Instead of self worship we worship Jesus 

Its not that we are pacifists…we are not fighting masculinity, its that we are humble… even to the point of death like Jesus

Not my own well being. But the wellbeing of others

Vs 6: Hunger and Thirst for Righteousness 

To hunger for righteousness is a normal Christian desire

We are the body of Christ, which means we do not all operate or do the same things. God’s plan is for us all to operate under the given role and manifestation of the Spirit of God. We naturally will try to make our circles look more like the Kingdom of Heaven

1 Corinthians 12

God wants you to make his kingdom visible in specific areas. Not all 

Vs 7 Mercy (also vs 9-10 peacemakers and those who are persecuted). 

Receiving love, mercy, and forgiveness from Christ is a prerequisite for giving mercy. It’s like adding to your vocabulary 

Seek first the kingdom and the rest will be added 

1. Meditate daily on the teachings and life of Jesus.

2. Remember always that the non—violent movement in Birmingham seeks justice and reconciliation — not victory.

3. Walk and talk in the manner of love, for God is love.

4. Pray daily to be used by God in order that all men might be free.

5. Sacrifice personal wishes in order that all men might be free.

6. Observe with both friend and foe the ordinary rules of courtesy.

7. Seek to perform regular service for others and for the world.

8. Refrain from the violence of fist, tongue, or heart.

9. Strive to be in good spiritual and bodily health.

10. Follow the directions of the movement and of the captain on a demonstration.

What do you notice about this?

Closing Thoughts: Romans 12

Many (Not all) current social justice movements have been fueled by taking control, power, reparations, and vengeance. If these are the heart of a movement it is against God’s character. I question if it is honoring God. 

Spurgeon

For those outside of Christ his sovereignty is terrifying because you are not in control… yet for those that are in Christ it is safety, security, and blessing.

Romans 12:9-21