“Encountering Jesus: Transformative Moments in the Gospel of Mark” Week 7: “Stop and Pray” *Father’s Day Big Idea: Jesus miraculously feeds a multitude with five loaves and two fish, revealing his compassion and provision. - Building a Prayer Life to Trust God in All Situations Practice: Trust in Jesus’ abundance and generosity, and be willing to share what you have with others in need. Reference: Mark 6:30-44 Cross-Reference: Matthew 14:13-21 “He said to them, “Come away by yourselves to a remo...
Jun 17, 2024•52 min
Sermon Series Title: “Encountering Jesus: Transformative Moments in the Gospel of Mark” Week 6: “The Cost of Discipleship” Big Idea: John the Baptist’s martyrdom illustrates the challenges and sacrifices of discipleship. Practice: Count the cost of following Jesus and be willing to endure persecution and hardship for the sake of the Gospel. - martus : a witness Usage : a witness; an eye- or ear-witness [1] - in an ethical sense those are called μάρτυρεςἸησοῦ, who after his example have proved th...
Jun 10, 2024•47 min
Sermon Series Title: “Encountering Jesus: Transformative Moments in the Gospel of Mark” Week 5: "The Sent Ones: Mission, Authority, and Identity" Reference: Mark 6:7-16 Cross-Reference: Matthew 10:7-8 1. The Call to Mission (Mark 6:7-9) Teaching Points: Calling and Sending: Jesus calls his disciples and sends them out in pairs. The significance of partnership in mission. Authority Given: Jesus grants authority over unclean spirits, emphasizing the power that accompanies the mission. Dependence o...
Jun 03, 2024•42 min
Thank you for joining us today! We hope that you will enjoy. Please help us make this resource more easily accessible to those you love by like, share, subscribing and by leaving a comment. We love you all, God bless! Today's teaching text is Ephesians 4:4-6. Our hope with teaching through the Book of Ephesians is to put practicality to the strategies we learn relating to community missions. The most effective way for us to be image bearers of Jesus is to strive to be more like Jesus. Join us in...
Jun 03, 2024•53 min
“Encountering Jesus: Transformative Moments in the Gospel of Mark” Week 4: “Rejection in Nazareth” Reference: Mark 6:1-6 Big Idea: Despite Jesus’ miracles, Jesus was still rejected by those most familiar with Him. - People often doubt and reject what they can’t explain or understand. Cross-Reference: Matthew 13:57-58 Practice: Guard against familiarity breeding contempt, approach Jesus with fresh eyes and open hearts. Structure: Jesus Galilean Ministry [Mark 3:13-6:6] Comes to a close. · Jesus a...
May 27, 2024•36 min
Thank you for joining us today! We hope that you will enjoy. Please help us make this resource more easily accessible to those you love by like, share, subscribing and by leaving a comment. We love you all, God bless! Today's teaching text is Ephesians 4:4-6. Our hope with teaching through the Book of Ephesians is to put practicality to the strategies we learn relating to community missions. The most effective way for us to be image bearers of Jesus is to strive to be more like Jesus. Join us in...
May 23, 2024•47 min
“Encountering Jesus: Transformative Moments in the Gospel of Mark” Week 3: “The Power of Resurrection” Reference: Mark 5:35-43 Cross-Reference: John 11:25-26 Verses 35-36: Teaching Point: Jesus calls for unwavering faith in the face of seemingly insurmountable obstacles. V35 Literally interjecting Jesus' commendation on the woman with the issue of bloods miracle is a neigh-sayer. - Almost jeering to Jairus, your daughter is dead - “Not that Jesus could have helped” insulting tone of “why bother ...
May 20, 2024•45 min
Thank you for joining us today! We hope that you will enjoy. Please help us make this resource more easily accessible to those you love by like, share, subscribing and by leaving a comment. We love you all, God bless! Today's teaching text is Ephesians 4:4-6. Our hope with teaching through the Book of Ephesians is to put practicality to the strategies we learn relating to community missions. The most effective way for us to be image bearers of Jesus is to strive to be more like Jesus. Join us in...
May 20, 2024•50 min
“Encountering Jesus: Transformative Moments in the Gospel of Mark” Week 2: “Faith That Heals” *Mother’s Day Big Idea: A woman’s faith leads to her healing when she touches Jesus’ garment. Reference: Mark 5:21-34 Cross-Reference: Hebrews 11:6 ”Now without faith it is impossible to please God, since the one who draws near to him must believe that he exists and that he rewards those who seek him.“ Hebrews 11:6 CSB Practice: Exercise unwavering faith in Jesus, believing that even a touch can bring h...
May 13, 2024•50 min
Thank you for joining us today! We hope that you will enjoy. Please help us make this resource more easily accessible to those you love by like, share, subscribing and by leaving a comment. We love you all, God bless! Today's teaching text is Ephesians 4:4-5. Our hope with teaching through the Book of Ephesians is to put practicality to the strategies we learn relating to community missions. The most effective way for us to be image bearers of Jesus is to strive to be more like Jesus. Join us in...
May 09, 2024•47 min
“Encountering Jesus: Transformative Moments in the Gospel of Mark” Week 1 “Freedom Found in Christ” Big Idea: Jesus has reign & authority over the seen and the unseen, evil must relent at the name of Jesus. Practice: Seek deliverance from anything that enslaves you, and trust in Jesus’ power to set you free. Reference: Mark 5:1-20 Cross-Reference: Ephesians 6:12 Listen in as we grapple with the complexities of mental health in the context of spiritual warfare and examine the miraculous power...
May 06, 2024•50 min
Thank you for joining us today! We hope that you will enjoy. Please help us make this resource more easily accessible to those you love by like, share, subscribing and by leaving a comment. We love you all, God bless! Today's teaching text is Ephesians 4:1-3. Our hope with teaching through the Book of Ephesians is to put practicality to the strategies we learn relating to community missions. The most effective way for us to be image bearers of Jesus is to strive to be more like Jesus. Join us in...
May 02, 2024•40 min
“Radiant Faith: Building Blocks for Spiritual Growth” Week 4: **"Acts of Service and Compassion: Living Out Love"** - Big Concept: Walking in obedience to God through the ministry of compassion for others. - Main Passage: Matthew 25:31-46 (The parable of the sheep and the goats) ”Open your mouth for the mute, for the rights of all who are destitute. Open your mouth, judge righteously, defend the rights of the poor and needy.“ Proverbs 31:8-9 ESV ”The Spirit of the Lord God is upon me, because th...
Apr 29, 2024•46 min
“Radiant Faith: Building Blocks for Spiritual Growth” Week 3: **"Evangelism and Discipleship: Sharing and Growing Together"** - Big Concept: Embracing the call to share the Gospel and disciple others. Working Defintions: Evangelism- is sharing the good news about Jesus Christ with others. It's like spreading the word about something amazing you've discovered, but in this case, it's about the love, forgiveness, and salvation that Jesus offers to everyone. So, evangelism involves talking to people...
Apr 22, 2024•50 min
Thank you for joining us today! We hope that you will enjoy. Please help us make this resource more easily accessible to those you love by like, share, subscribing and by leaving a comment. We love you all, God bless! Today's teaching text is Ephesians 3:17-21. Our hope with teaching through the Book of Ephesians is to put practicality to the strategies we learn relating to community missions. The most effective way for us to be image bearers of Jesus is to strive to be more like Jesus. Join us ...
Apr 22, 2024•44 min
“Radiant Faith: Building Blocks for Spiritual Growth” Week 2: **"Scripture Study: Nourishing the Soul"** - Big Concept: Delving into the significance of studying and applying Scripture for spiritual growth. - Main Passage: Psalm 119:105-112 (The Word is a lamp to our feet) John 1:1-18 (Christ, the Word) Nun – the fourteenth letter of the Hebrew alphabet, pronounced “ noon ”. Deut. 18:15-18; Isaiah 43:15-19; (After JTB arrest in Matt. 3-4); Matt. 5-7 Jesus in the Sermon on the Mount [the new Mose...
Apr 15, 2024•42 min
Thank you for joining us today! We hope that you will enjoy. Please help us make this resource more easily accessible to those you love by like, share, subscribing and by leaving a comment. We love you all, God bless! Today's teaching text is Ephesians 3:14-17. Our hope with teaching through the Book of Ephesians is to put practicality to the strategies we learn relating to community missions. The most effective way for us to be image bearers of Jesus is to strive to be more like Jesus. Join us ...
Apr 11, 2024•40 min
“Radiant Faith: Building Blocks for Spiritual Growth” Week 1: **"Prayer: The Foundation of Spiritual Formation"** - Big Concept: Understanding the transformative power of prayer as a foundational discipline. - Main Passage: Matthew 6:5-15 (The Lord's Prayer) 6 Keys to a Godly Prayer Life 1. Honor 9 Pray then like this: “ Our Father in heaven, hallowed be your name. 2. Submission 10 Your kingdom come, your will be done, on earth as it is in heaven. 3. Supplication 11 Give us this day our daily br...
Apr 08, 2024•51 min
Risen Week 6 “Jesus Changes Everything.” Mark 4:35-41, Luke 24:1-8 Easter 2024 EBC The Textual Idea Sentence: In the testimony/account of Mark and Luke; Jesus took the time and initiative to intervene. The Sermon Idea Sentence: Jesus is still intervening in the lives of those who call on Him, as LORD AND SAVIOR. The Interrogative Sentence: How is Jesus able to change the lives of those who believe? The Transition Sentence: Our text provides two SUPERNATURAL ways how Jesus changes everything! 1. ...
Apr 01, 2024•48 min
Title: The Triumph of the Redeemer: A Resurrection Revelation 9 But we do see Jesus — made lower than the angels for a short time so that by God’s grace he might taste death for everyone — crowned with glory and honor because he suffered death. 10 For in bringing many sons and daughters to glory, it was entirely appropriate that God — for whom and through whom all things exist — should make the pioneer of their salvation perfect through sufferings. 11 For the one who sanctifies and those who are...
Apr 01, 2024•22 min
Good Friday, 2024 Eastview Baptist Church Station 1: Jesus in the Garden of Gethsemane • Scripture: Matthew 26:36-46 • Liturgy: “Lord, in moments of trial, help us surrender to Your will as Jesus did in Gethsemane. May we trust in Your plan even when facing difficulties.” Station 2: Jesus Betrayed by Judas • Scripture: Matthew 26:47-56 • Liturgy: “Reflecting on betrayal, Lord, grant us the strength to forgive as You forgave. Help us embrace love over resentment.” Station 3: Jesus Condemned by th...
Apr 01, 2024•1 hr 17 min
Holy Wednesday "Blessings In Betrayal” I. Introduction A. Setting the Stage: The Atmosphere of Holy Week B. The Significance of Passover: Background and Symbolism II. Understanding Passover (Matthew 26:1-2) A. Historical Context: The Exodus and the Passover Feast B. Symbolism of Passover in Jewish Tradition C. Significance for Jesus: Fulfillment of Prophecy III. Treachery of the Sanhedrin (Matthew 26:3-5) A. Introduction to the Sanhedrin and Religious Elite B. Their Fear and Envy of Jesus C. Plo...
Apr 01, 2024•52 min
I. Introduction A. Opening Scripture: Matthew 28:19-20 19 Go therefore and make disciples of all nations , baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, 20 teaching them to observe all that I have commanded you. B. Setting the tone: Understanding the servant-leadership model. 1.) Making Disciples 2.) Baptizing Believers 3.) Growing formationally (Being Spiritually Formed.) διάκονος or diakonos (dee-ak'-on-os) · one who executes the commands of another, esp. of a...
Mar 25, 2024•58 min
Risen Week 5: "The Mustard Seed Faith" Mark 4:26-34 and John 19:38-42 Big Idea: Growing in faith and trusting God's process. Mark 4:26: "He also said, 'The kingdom of God is like someone who scatters seed on the ground'" Jesus begins with a parable illustrating the nature of the Kingdom of God. The imagery of scattering seed on the ground emphasizes the idea of sowing and the potential for growth, this represents the proclamation of the Gospel. Mark 4:27: "He sleeps and rises night and day, and ...
Mar 25, 2024•42 min
Risen Week 4: "The Lamp and the Light" Mark 4:21-25 and Matthew 27:45-56 Discover the awe-inspiring events and timeless truths as we journey through the darkness and light of the crucifixion in Matthew 27:45-56. Witness the earth-shattering moments of Jesus's cry, the temple veil tearing, and the astonishing occurrences that follow. Experience a profound reflection on the centurion's recognition of Christ's divinity and the incredible faith of the women who stood by witnessing these miracles. Ou...
Mar 18, 2024•45 min
Text: Job 1:8 (ESV) "And the Lord said to Satan, 'Have you considered my servant Job, that there is none like him on the earth, a blameless and upright man, who fears God and turns away from evil?'" I. Trust in God's Sovereignty (T) Our journey begins with "T" for Trust. In times of trial, we must trust in the sovereignty of our Heavenly Father. Proverbs 3:5-6 reinforces this notion, reminding us to lean not on our own understanding but to trust in the Lord with all our hearts. Cross Reference: ...
Mar 18, 2024•52 min
“Risen: A Journey from Discipleship to Eternal Glory" Week 3: "Rooted in the Word" Mark 4:10-20 and John 12:12-19 Discover the profound impact of Jesus's Parable of the Sower on our spiritual lives in today's exploration of Mark chapter 4. Walk with us through the rich symbolism of the path, rocks, thorns, and fertile soil as we unravel the diverse responses of the human heart to the Word of God. Together, we'll confront the eternal consequences of our reaction to the gospel, contemplating wheth...
Mar 11, 2024•42 min
Thank you for joining us today! We hope that you will enjoy. Please help us make this resource more easily accessible to those you love by like, share, subscribing and by leaving a comment. We love you all, God bless! Today's teaching text is Ephesians 3:11-13. Our hope with teaching through the Book of Ephesians is to put practicality to the strategies we learn relating to community missions. The most effective way for us to be image bearers of Jesus is to strive to be more like Jesus. Join us ...
Mar 11, 2024•51 min
“Risen: A Journey from Discipleship to Eternal Glory" Week 2: "Sowing Seeds of the Kingdom" Mark 3:31-4:9 Together, we delve into the profound messages of scripture—from the radical redefinition of family in Mark chapter 3 to the enlightening parables Jesus shares. We stand shoulder to shoulder in spiritual reflection, pondering the sower's seeds and our receptivity to the divine truths that can germinate within us. It's a moment to fortify our faith, and I'm eager to guide you through this shar...
Mar 04, 2024•48 min
Thank you for joining us today! We hope that you will enjoy. Please help us make this resource more easily accessible to those you love by like, share, subscribing and by leaving a comment. We love you all, God bless! Today's teaching text is Ephesians 3:9-11. Our hope with teaching through the Book of Ephesians is to put practicality to the strategies we learn relating to community missions. The most effective way for us to be image bearers of Jesus is to strive to be more like Jesus. Join us i...
Mar 04, 2024•43 min
