Week 5: Ministry – "Serving in Love" Text : 1 Peter 4:10 (CSB) "Just as each one has received a gift, use it to serve others, as good stewards of the varied grace of God." Thesis Statement : Ministry is the practical expression of God’s love through service, using our gifts to build His kingdom. Teaching Points : Equipped for Service : Every believer has spiritual gifts (Romans 12:6-8). Empowered by Grace : Ministry flows from God’s abundant grace (2 Corinthians 9:8). Engaged in Action : Serving...
Feb 24, 2025•44 min
The Journey to the Cross – Week 12 Mark 13:26-37 “The Already but Not Yet” Big Idea: We are living in the tension between Christ’s first coming (already) and His second coming (not yet). Thesis: The return of Jesus is both a future certainty and a present reality shaping how we live today. I. He is Coming (v26-27) – The promise for a future celebration, should cause a rejoicing TODAY! He is coming back with great power and glory (v26) He will exercise His authority/control [He will send out His ...
Feb 17, 2025•50 min
Week 4: Discipleship – "Growing in Christlikeness" Text : Matthew 28:19-20 (CSB) "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, teaching them to observe everything I have commanded you." Come Know, Go Grow - Come Follow, Go Expand Thesis Statement : Discipleship is the intentional process of becoming like Christ and helping others grow in their faith. Teaching Points : The Call to Follow : Discipleship begins wit...
Feb 13, 2025•28 min
The Journey to the Cross – Week 11 “When The World Shakes” Mark 13:1-25 Big Idea: In times of turmoil, uncertainty, and upheaval, Jesus calls us to stand firm in faith, remain watchful, and trust in His sovereign plan. Though the world may shake, the Kingdom of God remains unshaken. I. The Shaking of False Security (Mark 13:1-8) "Do you see these great buildings? Not one stone will be left upon another, which will not be torn down." (Mark 13:2) · Fulfillment: In AD 70 , the Romans, under Titus, ...
Feb 10, 2025•51 min
Week 3: Fellowship – "The Community of Believers" Text : Acts 2:42 (CSB) "They devoted themselves to the apostles’ teaching, to the fellowship, to the breaking of bread, and to prayer." Thesis Statement : Fellowship is the bond that unites the church, rooted in shared faith, love, and commitment to one another. Teaching Points : Fellowship in the Word : Centering community around God’s truth (Colossians 3:16). Fellowship in Love : Bearing one another’s burdens (Galatians 6:2). Fellowship in Pray...
Feb 10, 2025•37 min
The Journey to the Cross – Week 10 Mark 12:35-44 “Live From the Amen” Thesis: A life lived from the “Amen” is marked by submission, gratitude, and wholehearted love FOR GOD, not the pursuit of earthly recognition . I. LEARN From the Messiah (Mark 12:35-37) II. LEAD Like the Widow (Mark 12:38-40) III. LOVE Like the Widow (Mark 12:41-44) IV. The “Live From the Amen” Challenge 1. LEARN From the Widow: o Key Idea: Submission and gratitude define true devotion. o Verse: “The Lord sees not as man sees...
Feb 03, 2025•49 min
Week 2: Worship – "The Heart of the Church" Text : Matthew 22:37-38 (CSB) "He said to him, ‘Love the Lord your God with all your heart, with all your soul, and with all your mind. This is the greatest and most important command.’" Thesis Statement : Worship is the church’s highest calling, rooted in wholehearted love for God, expressed in adoration, obedience, and reverence. Teaching Points : Worship as Love (Heart) : Worship begins with loving God fully (Deuteronomy 6:5). Worship as Surrender (...
Jan 30, 2025•38 min
"The Journey to the Cross: Jesus' Mission of Love and Lordship" Week 47 (1/26) Text: Mark 12:13-34 Title: "The Cornerstone of the Cross" Big Idea The cross of Christ is the cornerstone of life and eternity—it defines our allegiance, reshapes our purpose, and anchors our love for God and others. Context and Overview This passage highlights three separate challenges to Jesus from various groups: The Pharisees and Herodians regarding taxes (v. 13-17). The Sadducees regarding the resurrection (v. 18...
Jan 26, 2025•49 min
The Journey to the Cross: Jesus' Mission of Love and Lordship "Rejected Stone, Cornerstone King" Text: Mark 12:1-12 Big Idea Jesus’ parable of the tenants reveals the tragic rebellion of humanity, the patient pursuit of God, and the unstoppable reign of the rejected King. Key Movements 1. The Parable’s Setting Verse: Mark 12:1 Imagery: The vineyard represents Israel, God’s chosen people (Isaiah 5). Message: God entrusted Israel to leaders who failed in their stewardship. 2. The Tenants' Rebellio...
Jan 20, 2025•45 min
Week 1: Evangelism – "Sharing the Good News" Text : Acts 1:8 (CSB) "But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit has come on you, and you will be my witnesses in Jerusalem, in all Judea and Samaria, and to the ends of the earth." Thesis Statement : Evangelism is the mission of the church, empowered by the Spirit to proclaim the Gospel and make disciples everywhere. Teaching Points : The Power of the Spirit : Evangelism requires dependence on the Holy Spirit (John 16:13). The Priority of the G...
Jan 20, 2025•45 min
Verse 29 “Counterquestion” Showdown (Jesus) · Initial Questioning [v28] (Chief Preists, Scribes, Elders) -By what authority are you doing these things? -Who gave you the authority to do these things? · Counterquestion [v30] (Jesus) -The baptism of John, was it from Heaven or men? Why? What is Jesus attempting to show them? - John’s authority and Jesus’ authority have the same source. They are commissioned messengersof the same sender. The crowds had clearly believed John to be a Prophet (from He...
Jan 13, 2025•41 min
Five Purposes of The Church The five purposes of the church, derived from the Great Commandment (Matthew 22:37-40) and the Great Commission (Matthew 28:19-20): 37 He said to him, “Love the Lord your God with all your heart, with all your soul, and with all your mind.(Deuteronmy 6:5) 38 This is the greatest and most important command. 39 The second is like it: Love your neighbor as yourself. (Leviticus 19:18) 40 All the Law and the Prophets depend on these two commands.” 19 Go, therefore, and mak...
Jan 12, 2025•30 min
"The Journey to the Cross: Jesus' Mission of Love and Lordship" Week 44 (1/5/25) Text : Mark 11:12-26 Title : "Faith That Moves Mountains" Big Idea : True faith in God transforms our lives, uproots obstacles, and bears fruit that glorifies Him. Points : Faithless Religion Produces Fruitless Lives (vv. 12-14) – Fruitlessness is judged. Faith That Cleanses the Temple of Our Hearts (vv. 15-19) – True worship is God-centered, not self-centered. Faith That Speaks to the Mountains (vv. 20-24) – Faith ...
Jan 05, 2025•47 min
HOPE - Be Hopeful (Romans 15:1-13) Eastview Vision 2025 Theme Verse: “May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you trust in him, so that you may overflow with hope by the power of the Holy Spirit.” (Romans 15:13, NIV) Big Idea: Hope isn’t just something we wish for—it’s something we live out daily! Let’s embrace 2025 with hope that overflows from our hearts to the world around us by living out these five powerful and instructive “Be’s.” Let’s BE HOPEFUL this year! 1. Be Unapologeti...
Jan 04, 2025•47 min
"The Journey to the Cross: Jesus' Mission of Love and Lordship" Week 43 (12/29) Text: Mark 11:1-11 Title: "The Humble King" Thesis Statement: Jesus enters Jerusalem not as a conquering warrior but as a humble king, inviting us to reimagine the nature of His kingdom—a rule marked by peace, justice, and self-giving love. I. The Setting: A Prophetic Entrance Context: • The triumphal entry fulfills Zechariah 9:9: “Behold, your king comes to you; righteous and victorious, lowly and riding on a donkey...
Dec 30, 2024•43 min
"The Journey to the Cross: Jesus' Mission of Love and Lordship" Week 42 (12/22) Text: Mark 10:46-52 Title: "The Son of David: A King for All" 1. The Cry That Proclaims a King (vv. 46-48) Key Idea: Bartimaeus’ use of the title “Son of David” is a bold declaration of Jesus’ Messianic identity . • The title “Son of David” connects Jesus to the covenant promise in 2 Samuel 7:12-13—that God would establish David’s throne forever through his descendant. • Mark 10:47-48 is the first time in the Gospel ...
Dec 23, 2024•26 min
The “No Accidents Here” List of Comparisons Between the Manger and Calvary 1. Spotless and Without Blemish · Manger: Jesus, born of a virgin, was untouched by sin—He entered the world in innocence and purity (Luke 1:35, Isaiah 7:14). o Scripture: “The holy one to be born will be called the Son of God.” (Luke 1:35) · Calvary: Jesus, the perfect and sinless Lamb of God, bore our sin on the cross as the ultimate sacrifice (1 Peter 1:18-19). o Scripture: “...a lamb without blemish or defect.” (1 Pet...
Dec 23, 2024•36 min
"The Journey to the Cross: Jesus' Mission of Love and Lordship" Week 41 (12/15) Text: Mark 10:35-45 (Matthew 20:20-28) Title: " You Just Missed It " Big Idea: Greatness in the Kingdom of God is not about power or position but sacrificial service, yet our human desires often blind us to this radical truth. Text Movements: 1. Where’s My Seat? (vv. 35-37) 2. You Don’t Know What You’re Asking (vv. 38-40) 3. Giving Up To Gain (vv. 41-45) This sermon explores the disciples' misunderstanding of true gr...
Dec 16, 2024•47 min
Week 1: “Anticipation” Big Idea: The birth of Christ fulfills the long-anticipated prophecies of the Messiah, bringing hope to a waiting world. Key Scripture: Isaiah 7:14, Micah 5:2, Matthew 1:18-23 One-Word Theme: Anticipation The Birth of Jesus the Messiah 18 This is how Jesus the Messiah was born. His mother, Mary, was engaged to be married to Joseph. But before the marriage took place, while she was still a virgin, she became pregnant through the power of the Holy Spirit. 19 Joseph, to whom ...
Dec 16, 2024•50 min
"The Journey to the Cross: Jesus' Mission of Love and Lordship" Text: Mark 10:32-34 Title: "The Road to Redemption" Big Idea: Jesus calls His disciples to embrace the way of the cross ( a path of humility, sacrifice, and ultimate hope in resurrection glory .) · The Third Prediction of His Death (Mark 8:31, 9:31) 1. The Way of the Cross is Led by Jesus (v. 32a) Biblical Insight: Jesus "leads the way" to Jerusalem, fully aware of the suffering that awaits. His courage contrasts with the disciples'...
Dec 09, 2024•42 min
Title: The New Temple Community: God’s Great House Party Big Idea: The early church's life together in Acts 2:40-47 is the fulfillment of God’s covenant plan to form a new, Spirit-filled people—a living temple that reflects His presence and restores His creation. I. The Bigger Story: A Renewed People 40 And with many other words he bore witness and continued to exhort them, saying, “Save yourselves from this crooked generation.” Then God spoke all these words: 2 I am the Lord your God, who broug...
Dec 05, 2024•35 min
"The Journey to the Cross: Jesus' Mission of Love and Lordship"Week 39 (12/1) Text: Mark 10:23-31 Title: "The Impossible Made Possible"1. When Riches Fail, Grace Prevails: The Impossibility of Human Salvation (Mark 10:23-27)Key Insight: Salvation is not achieved through human effort, wealth, or status but is a miraculous work of God.2. Give it All to Gain it All: The Radical Nature of Kingdom Living (Mark 10:28-30)Key Insight: True discipleship often requires earthly sacrifice but offers spiritu...
Dec 02, 2024•43 min
"The Cost of the Call: Surrender, Power, and Legacy" Main Texts : 1 Kings 19:19-21, 2 Kings 2:1-15 Big Idea : God’s call on your life requires radical surrender, relentless pursuit, and the power of the Holy Spiritto carry forward Christ’s mission. I. The Call : Radical Surrender to God’s Mission Text : 1 Kings 19:19-21 Key Point : God's call often comes when we least expect it, and it requires complete abandonment of the old life. Elisha’s Ordinary Life : Found plowing with twelve yoke of oxen—...
Nov 25, 2024•42 min
"Be Hopeful / Be Hope-Filled" Vision Statement : To make disciples who embody the hope of Christ, living missionally in community, as Jesus did with His disciples. HOPE - Be Hopeful/Hope-Filled Be unapologetically in love with Jesus Christ and His message of redemption for a lost and dying world. Be faithfully abounded to the Word of God and its governance of our lives in unity with the empowerment of the Holy Spirit. Be encouraged and wholly supportive of one another in family as a unified body...
Nov 21, 2024•34 min
This special message from 1 Kings 19 is from the SC Baptist Convention annual Pastor's Conference delivered by Dr. Richard Blackaby.
Nov 18, 2024•38 min
“Courage in the Storm: Standing Strong in Times of Crisis” Title : Faith in the Fire Text : 1 Kings 18:20-46 Theme : True faith (faith by fire) trusts God to show up in impossible circumstances, calling us to bold prayer, unwavering confidence, and full surrender to His power. Big Idea : Faith that is tested in the fire (James 1:2-4) reveals the power and glory of the one true God. 2 Consider it pure joy, my brothers and sisters, whenever you face trials of many kinds, 3 because you know that th...
Nov 18, 2024•46 min
“Be Hopeful – A Vision for 2025 at Eastview Baptist Church” Core Passage: Romans 15:13 (ESV) - “May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing, so that by the power of the Holy Spirit you may abound in hope.” HOPE - Be Hopeful Be unapologetically in love with Jesus Christ and His message of redemption for a lost and dying world. Be faithfully abounded to the Word of God and its governance of our lives in unity with the empowerment of the Holy Spirit. Be encouraged and wholly su...
Nov 14, 2024•40 min
“Courage in the Storm: Standing Strong in Times of Crisis” Week 1: “Called to Confront” The Rise of Ahab and Jezebel’s Influence (1 Kings 16:29–17:24) Core Passage: James 5:16-18 - “ 16 Therefore confess your sins to each other and pray for each other so that you may be healed. The prayer of a righteous man has great power to prevail . 17 Elijah was a man just like us . He prayed earnestly that it would not rain, and it did not rain on the land for three and a half years. 18 Again he prayed, and...
Nov 11, 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 4:17-24. 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 ...
Nov 07, 2024•42 min
Crossroads: Living Out “The Way” Mark 10:13-22 "The Freedom of Childlike Faith: Trusting God with Everything" Point 1: A Childlike Heart is the Key to the Kingdom (verses 14-15) In a society where children were seen as 'lesser' or insignificant, Jesus elevates them, saying the Kingdom belongs to such as these. Childlike faith is the opposite of self-sufficiency . It’s a posture of openness , humility , and trust . Children depend entirely on others, and Jesus says this is the heart of Kingdom li...
Nov 04, 2024•41 min
