Each week our pastors study diligently to deliver practical, thought-provoking messages from the Word of God.
The Bible teaches that giving is more blessed than receiving, and that through generosity, we honor God and are blessed by Him. We are stewards of the gifts God has given us, and it is important to consider what we will do with what we have been given.
Read MoreIn this message, we learn about Paul's second missionary journey and how God directed him in his travels to establish churches. While Paul was initially planning to go to Asia, God forbade him from doing so. We see that God's will sometimes involves saying no to certain plans and redirecting us toward His ultimate purpose.
Read MoreIn this message, Pastor emphasizes the importance of collective effort in the growth of Eastland Baptist Church, underscoring that every member's involvement is not just desired, but crucial. Drawing from a unique biblical text, he highlights the admirable ethic of Uriah who refused to rest while his brothers battled, a principle that is deemed essential in our Christian journey today. The message concludes with a call to action, urging members to actively participate in the ministry's work, to contribute to what they expect others to provide, and to understand that everyone shares equal responsibility in making the church thrive.
Read MoreEvery system is perfectly designed to get the result it does, and in this message, we explore how this principle can be applied to human behavior. There is great importance of making choices in light of their outcomes, as every decision is tied to a consequence. We are encouraged to take inventory of our choices and do a systems check in the new year.
Read MoreDisagreements between good people are inevitable. However, disagreement between two people doesn’t automatically make one right and one wrong, one good and one evil. We must learn to navigate disagreement among fellow believers with grace and understanding.
Read MoreIn all that concerns us and in all we have been given to accomplish in this world, we ought to go to God first. We should talk to God about men and then talk to men about God…in that order.
Read MoreFor all the glory of Christ coming to earth, this story is full of difficulty and adversity. God would not accomplish his purposes in Christ minus sorrow and pain. The bearing of a cross is a reality of the Christian life too often forgotten.
Read MoreChrist is our hope. He was the Light, He was the Hope of the Jewish people, but He was also the Hope of the Gentiles. As the people of God, the Messiah is our Light; He is our hope. We have a significant responsibility to ensure those who do not yet know God have an opportunity to experience and know this same Hope.
Read MoreOf all the things that can be found in the biggest holiday of the year, the most important thing is our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ.
Read MoreThe gift of God at Christmas is the gift of a hopelessly broken relationship restored. We have peace with God.
Read MoreThe glory that causes heavenly hosts to sing is the glory of God demonstrated in His reconciling man to Himself. We can rejoice this Christmas because we who once were at enmity with God can now call Him Father.
Read MoreJesus Christ has singularly impacted history in a way that is unprecedented, difficult to fathom, and truly supernatural. As those who claim to follow Him, it would be wise to examine how much we allow Him to impact our day-to-day lives.
Read MoreIn this message, we learn about God's promise to Israel during a time of darkness and judgment. This promise was that a child would be born, and he would bring deliverance to his people. We explore the four names Isaiah gave to describe this coming deliverer and how they encourage us to seek guidance, strength, care, and peace from Jesus.
Read MoreThe story of Christmas is a story of unbelievable condescension. It is a story of unbelievable humility—for which we praise God. As Christians, there is no better way to emulate and glorify Christ than to demonstrate the same humility he demonstrated when he came to earth as a helpless baby—the humility we celebrate in this season.
Read MoreGod has promised a ministry to His children. He has predestined us to be conformed to the image of His Son, and He is working to bring about this ministry in our lives.
Read MoreIt is vital that we not become so enraptured with the gift that we fail to be thankful for the giver.
Read MoreThis message discusses how modernity has made us wealthy, but we are not richer for it. Seeking pleasure and abundance reduces happiness, whereas humility increases it. The message emphasizes the importance of seeing life as a resource, serving others, and finding fulfillment in God and service to others.
Read MoreGratitude is a gift from God that allows us to appreciate and experience the beauty and wonder of the world. Our senses give us the ability to see and appreciate the world, and equally, gratitude is a gift that contributes to a vibrant and joyful life. The episode highlights how failure to be thankful could detract from the richness of life.
Read MoreThis message explores the importance of demonstrating resiliency and grace towards one another in our fallen, sinful world. The speaker uses the analogy of a bank account, emphasizing the need for regular deposits in our relationships to offset the withdrawals of our sin nature. We are reminded that maintaining positive relationships and institutions requires both grace and intentional investment.
Read MoreWe are known to others by our spirit, otherwise known as our attitude. It is our attitude or our disposition that can make or break us as people and as Christians.
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