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Title: Let It GoSeries: Whole Heart Passage: Malachi 3:6-12 You can learn a lot about a person by looking at their financial statements. Where they like to shop. What they prefer to eat. Where they like to travel. This week, Malachi has gotten ahold of the financial statements of God's people and they reveal something troubling. God's people are holding tight to something God has called them to hand over.

Title: The Response Plan Series: Whole Heart Passage: Malachi 2:17-3:6 When it comes to any worthwhile endeavor, a response plan is vital! If things start to go sideways, what will we do? If the unexpected happens, how will we fix it? Having a plan can be the difference between success and failure, between tragedy and triumph, or even between life and death. We live in a world that is broken and riddled with evil. So what’s the plan? What’s the Creator of this world going to do about it? This week, we turn to the book of Malachi, looking for hope, and ask, “God, what is your Response Plan?”

Title: Momma Always Says Series: Whole Heart Passage: Malachi 2:10-16 Many of us have the memorable sayings of our mothers etched into our minds. We’re forever grateful for the wisdom they instilled in us and the lasting impact of their guidance. This week we honor our mothers and the mothers among us by listening to Malachi as he gives the people a message their mother would want them to hear...

Title: A Priestly Pathology Series: Whole Heart Passage: Malachi 2:1-9 A spiritual sickness has infected God’s people. The symptoms are severe and the spread has reached epidemic proportions in ancient Israel. The Lord has traced the source of their disease and He is extremely upset, for the very people He’s entrusted with the spiritual wellbeing of His people... are the ones who have infected them. This week the Lord gives a strong warning to leadership of His people as He prepares the antidote for A Priestly Pathology.

Title: HonorSeries: Whole HeartPassage: Malahi 1:6-14This week, Malachi continues to show God’s people the signs and symptoms of their half-hearted devotion. In this second conversation, God “defines the relationship,” reminding them exactly Who it is they’re in a relationship with. And as He does, we will see that this special relationship calls for one important ingredient... Honor.

Title: The Motions of FaithSeries: Whole HeartPassage: Malachi 1:1-5Our hearts are pulled in countless directions. Like a weird episode of The Bachelor, many things seek to woo and win our hearts, competing for our time, mind share, and affection. The result: we’re divided. Our souls are worn thin as we’re stretched in a dozen different directions. We give distracted efforts to competing endeavors with half-hearted devotion. We wake up weary, wondering if what we’re doing is working. There must be more… In this series, God arrests our attention and confronts our idols, calling us back to the only place our souls truly come alive. Together, we’ll learn how the life we long for is found when we give God our Whole Heart.

Title: It's All About Jesus Speaker: Todd Miles Passage: Luke 24:13-53 Jesus understood and taught that all of the Scriptures are ultimately about Him. That not only makes Him the key to understanding the Bible; it reveals Him to be the Lord, the solution to humanity’s most pressing problem, and the fulfillment of every one of our deepest legitimate desires.

Title: The Presence of Jesus Series: Life After Death Passage: John 20:19-29 It's Sunday night. Just three days prior Jesus was brutally murdered and His body placed in a tomb. Now rumor has it He has risen. But without seeing it, His disciples won't believe it. We find them locked in a room, separated from the outside world. They are filled with fear, burdened with grief, and emptied of hope. If the rumor is true, if He really has risen, they are free from their despair. But is it true...?

Title: The Worst Kept Secret Series: Life After Death Passage: Mark 16:1-20 He is risen! He is risen indeed. Death is defeated and hope is alive. Join us as we celebrate the empty tomb, unpack its implications for our lives and learn Jesus’ plan for continuing to advance the life-changing, history-shaping, soul-saving mission of His gospel.

Title: Order in the Court Series: Life After Death Passage: Mark 15:1-15 Court is the place where justice is served... usually. What does it mean when the guilty walk free? How are we to feel when the innocent are condemned to death? What do we do when good men are given for guilty ones? Despite our sense of injustice, we’re invited to come and see how the greatest injustice in history has become the greatest blessing ever.

Title: The J-Word Series: Life After Death Passage: Mark 14:53-72 Words are important, so we must choose them wisely. There are certain words we just don’t say. Some are rude and offensive. Other words make us bad company and are better left unsaid. And then there is a word in a category of its own... It can invoke hostility. People get mad, things get awkward and in some case the situation can grow dangerous. This week, we will hear “The J-word,” and learn that though things get hostile, God is always faithful.

Title: Under Pressure Series: Life After Death Passage: Mark 14:43-52 Whether we like it or not, pressure (and our response to it) tends to reveal who we truly are. As we explore a moment of explosive tension in the final hours of Jesus' life, we see a number of responses from key people that reveal a character that is - well, less than stellar. But when we see how Jesus handles the intensity of the moment with characteristic grace, we're left with the strength to confront our hidden flaws with the confidence that we've been forgiven. Join us on Sunday as we go Under Pressure.

Title: Weak & WanderingSeries: Life After DeathPassage: Mark 14:26-42If you had to pick two words to describe your faith, what would you choose? What adjectives do you think best capture the level of your spiritual strength? Now what if Jesus were asked the same question, about you? This week Jesus gives the disciples an honest glimpse of what’s inside of them. While the results may not be flattering, we’ll see why his assessment is dripping with unconditional love, unimaginable grace, and heartfelt hope. So calling all the Weak and Wandering - come and be encouraged as we hear from Jesus.

Title: The Last Supper Series: Life After Death Passage: Mark 14:12-25 This week we come to one of the most famous moments in history: The Last Supper. As we go back in time and see Jesus eating with his disciples, we’ll find that there is something at the table that we all need. It’s not just history – the thing we’re longing for in the present and hoping for in the future is there – right there! Come, sit and join us as we dive into this passage, take communion together, and find what God is offering us at the table.

Title: Fork in the Road Series: Life After Death Passage: Mark 14:1-11 What is the most important place in the world? There’s a place where lives are changed, futures are shaped and destinies are formed. This place is so important that the quality of our entire lives depends on how we approach it. This week we draw near to the place and see a variety of approaches: scheming, devotion, greed, offense, indignation, and even betrayal. Come and see the most important place in the world and consider how your approach might lead you to joy, peace, and eternal life.

Title: The Last LectureSpeaker: Michael HearnPassage: 2 Timothy 1&2Discover the poignant "Last Lecture" of Paul from his dim, underground cell. With love and urgency, he pours out encouragement and exhortation to Timothy, echoing through centuries. Paul's raw honesty about his imminent execution and loneliness grips the soul. Yet, he implores Timothy to fan the flames of faith and embrace suffering as a soldier, athlete, and farmer in God's kingdom. This final charge resounds today, urging us to endure, compete by God's standards, and diligently cultivate hearts. Join the transformative journey of Paul's Last Lecture and embrace timeless wisdom for life's journey.

Title: If You Build It... Series: All Hands On Deck Passage: Exodus 35:4-29 What does it look like when God’s people catch a vision for something that matters? This week, we see Moses initiate one of the most important building projects ever. As the we see the people rally, we’re led to consider what we’re giving the energy of our life toward, and to ask ourselves – will it matter in 100 years.

Title: The Church Has Got Talent Series: All Hands On Deck Passage: Romans 12:3-8 Imagine a TV show in which gifted church members could compete. Each week they face off, pitting their talents and abilities against one another as judg... er, elders look on to determine definitively: Who is the best? We’d call it, The Church Has Got Talent. Would it be entertaining? Would people tune in? Better question: Would it be good for us? This week we explore how God wants His gifted people to use His gracious gifts with a heart and mind that differs greatly from the culture of our world.

Title: Uplights Series: All Hands On Deck Passage: 1 Peter 4:10-11 What does your life have in common with night running? What could we learn, as a community of faith, from running in the dark? We find out this week as we turn to 1 Peter, an important letter written to followers of Jesus living in an environment that was hostile to their faith. Though they were surrounded by darkness, they had each been given something to help them dispel it. Join us this week for Uplights.

Title: Growing To Maturity As Christ's Body Series: All Hands On Deck Passage: Ephesians 4:1-16 Only time will tell where God is leading us, or what the future holds. Whatever it is... where ever it is... it will take ALL of us. This week, we are joined by Mark McGeever from Times12 to share about Growing To Maturity as Christ's Body.

Title: Body Language Series: All Hands On Deck Passage: 1 Corinthians 12:12-27 Eastpoint Church – we are on a mission. God has called us to make a tangible difference in the lives of people all over the Eastern Shore. God is pursuing your families and friends, your children and their classmates, your coworkers and neighbors... and He wants to use you. We could sit back and hope someone else answers the call. Or we can, by faith, dare to believe He can use even people like us. If we’re going to be transformed into the change agents God is calling us to be, then we need to understand our roles; we need to understand 1 Corinthians 12; we need to understand the church’s Body Language.

Title: Remember When Speaker: Ronnie Cannon Passage: Joshua 4 On the last day of 2023, how does God want you to respond to the amazing things He has done this year? In one word: remember.

Title: The VenueSeries: HOPE: A Weary World RejoicesPassage: Luke 2:8-14It’s Christmas! Stockings are hung, lights are twinkling, trees are decorated and presents are wrapped. Every year, we see our whole community full of holiday cheer as they work to transform our normal spaces into a magical venue that is worthy of Christmas. As we go back to the very first Christmas, we take notice of The Venue and consider how it couldn’t have been a better place to announce the Hope of the world.

Title: Broken Series: HOPE: A Weary World Rejoices Passage: 42:1-9 The world is Broken… so where is God? Things have fallen far from the beauty of His creation. Peace and justice are scarce while darkness and sin prevail. But hope is not lost. This week we see how the God who created the world plans on fixing it.

Title: Fill in the Blank Series: Hope: A Weary World Rejoices Passage: Isaiah 11:1-10 How would you fill in the blank: When I get ___________, everything will be better. If I only could have ______________, I’d be okay. Those of us who long for better days are all putting our hope in something. Things will turn around - I know it! It just depends on ___________. This holiday season. what is the object of your hope? This week, the prophet Isaiah comes forward with another message of hope, not just for Israel but for the whole world. To a hurt people and weary world, he says “take heart,” for a King is coming, and his name is ___________.

Title: Wishful Thinking Series: Hope: A Weary World Rejoices Passage: Isaiah 9:1-7 Sometimes the darkness is so thick that it feels like Wishful Thinking to imagine it could ever change. Promises of better days ring hollow and well-wishes feel hopelessly empty. Because of that, we think to ourselves, ‘wouldn’t it be nice!’ or ‘if only!’ and walk away. An end to the bleakness is just too good to be true… This month we’re offered something better than wishful thinking or trite holiday cliches. To those who desperately need it, comes a message of HOPE. There is light for the darkness, freedom from our cycles and peace from the storms. This holiday season, come and see why the weary world rejoices.

Title: Lead the Way Series: Shepherd: The Flock of God Passage: Psalm 23 Have you ever been lost? Not knowing where to go or who to ask for help? Whether you were stuck in the middle of the woods without a compass or a season of life that left you asking the question, where do I go from here? We've all been there. And no matter how great our navigation skills are, we need someone we can trust and depend on daily for direction. But who? Over the last couple of weeks, we have learned how important it is for sheep to have a shepherd. And as we wrap up our Shepherd: The Flock of God series, we are going to walk with a Shepherd who goes above and beyond for His sheep. Let's follow as He Leads The Way.

Title: Shepherd PainSeries: Shepherd: The Flock of GodPassage: Ezekiel 34:1-16Imagine a group of shepherds, laughing and dining together. From afar, it looks like a merry feast! They are dressed in their holiday best and the aroma of sizzling meat fills the room. They welcome you in and ask if you’re hungry. When you ask what’s on the menu for the evening. They reply... sheep. The shepherds are eating... sheep.We’re going to tune into a time in Israel’s history where this very thing happened. As we see God’s response, we will be comforted to know that He has plan for dealing with our Shepherd Pain.

Title: Between You & Me and Them Series: Shepherd: The Flock of God Passage: 1 Peter 5:1-5 Have you ever overheard a conversation you wish you hadn’t? Some matters are just better left “between you and me.” This week we find a super important conversation taking place between church elders... and they’re doing it in front of the entire congregation! However, we won’t excuse ourselves or leave them to it, because the more people who overhear this conversation the better. We’re celebrating a major “milestone of maturity” this week at Eastpoint Church. You do not want to miss this important series. Grab your Bibles and join us as we follow God toward greater levels of health and into a God-glorifying future. Come learn more as we begin our series, Shepherd the Flock of God.

Title: Jerusalem Has Fallen Series: Return of the King Passage: Mark 13 What would it be like if the heart of our nation, the capital, the seat of power and authority that represents our freedom was overtaken and destroyed by a foreign power? Well, this is exactly what happened in Jerusalem. Forty years before it happened, Jesus prophesied, telling his disciples what was to come. As we listen to Jesus address their future, we will receive comfort and wisdom for facing ours.

Title: When Fear Shakes Your Faith Passage: 1 Samuel 21:1-15 Symptoms of fear may include a racing heart, sweating palms, a spinning head, or a sinking stomach. That's how it affects your body, but what does it do to your faith? With new reasons to be afraid waiting around every turn, how does your faith respond? This week, as we look at 1 Samuel 21, we're going to see what happens when Fear Shakes Your Faith.

Title: Objects in Mirror Series: Return of the King Passage: Mark 12:35-44 We all know how the phrase goes: Objects in mirror are ... closer than they appear. Whether you’re backing out of the driveway, surfing the internet, talking to a neighbor or going to church – things aren't always what they seem. This week as Jesus teaches in the temple, he warns us of fake spirituality and points us to genuine devotion. And wouldn't you know it, in both scenarios – things are not as they appear.

Title: The Heart of GodSeries: Return of the KingPassage: Mark 12:28-34If someone asked you, “What matters most to God?” what would you say? We know there are a lot of teachings and so many stories – the Bible is a big book! But at the end of the day, if we could boil it all down, what does God want from me? What is most important to Him? What’s the heart of God? This week we learn the heart of God from the Son of God so that we can live as children of God.

Title: The AfterlifeSeries: Return of the KingPassage: Mark 12:18-27There are little questions and there are big questions. Little questions are obvious: What shirt should I wear? Chicken or beef? Cash or credit? But then there are big questions – like really big. These are questions about our existence, the universe and ultimate reality. Where did we come from? What’s the meaning of life? Is there life beyond our world? What happens to us when we die?This weekend Jesus tackles one of life’s biggest questions and thought-provoking topics: Is there an afterlife? As we listen to His teaching onThe Afterlife, we’ll consider how our approach to this life might be affectedby our take on the life to come.

Title: Canceling JesusSeries: Return of the KingPassage: Mark 12:13-17What would Jesus need to say to get canceled? This week, Jesus is drawn into some hot-button political issues. As we follow His story, we’ll see him weigh in on an important matter. And as He does, we’ll learn His answer. But we’ll also learn how we can respond to the tired and divisive issues of our world with a refreshing and wise approach. Grab your Bibles and join us for Canceling Jesus.

Title: Mirror, Mirror on the Wall Series: Return of the King Passage: Mark 11:27 - 12:12 Everyone is building a life. We want to build good ones, stable ones, that will stand for something and withstand the storms of life. This weekend we’ll see a group of people who were building, like you and me. They were powerful, popular and seemingly successful. However, a good look in the mirror will reveal that they’ve missed the most important part of the project…

Title: Dead or AliveSeries: Return of the KingPassage: Mark 11:12-26Jesus has just arrived in the capital and he wastes no time. With a memorable scene under a fig tree and an unforgettable exchange in the temple courts, Jesus shows us what God thinks of empty religion and dead faith.

Title: The Savior King Series: Return of the King Passage: Mark 11:1-11 Two thousand years ago, people were asking the same question that many are asking today: Who is Jesus? More to the point, Is He relevant? This week Jesus arrives in the heart of the nation, the capital city, and with very few words and some startling statements, He declares powerfully that He’s the King we need.

Title: How To Live A Faithful Like Series: Proverbs: Words of the Wise & the Ways of God Passage: Proverbs: 3:1-12 We all have a limited number of years on this earth. Don't you want them to mean something? Don't you want them to be fulfilling? We could look to the world and see that fulfillment comes from looking within. Or from buying this product. Or from being true to yourself. Or instead, we could return to Proverbs 3 and see that a faithful life is a fulfilling life.

Title: The TalkSeries: Proverbs: Words of the Wise & the Ways of GodPassage: Proverbs 5What’s the Bible’s perspective on sex? Is God anti-sexuality? Does He leave us alone to figure out how this works? For those of us who are seeking to follow the grain of God’s design…where does this fit?This week we tune-in to a father having The Talk with his son. His instruction will teach us, who desire to walk on God’s path of life and light, how to avoid slipping up in our sexuality. With all the love and sincerity of a good father, he solemnly warns us of pain and happily directs us to pleasure.

Title: Do Not Enter Series: Proverbs: Words of the Wise & the Ways of God Passage: Proverbs: 4:14-27 Want to be wise? Then get in the car, because we are continuing our journey through the Proverbs, where Wisdom is leading us through the paths of life. She’s teaching us, students of Wisdom, how to navigate and find our way to the blessed path. This week our travels being us across a very important road sign. As we approach the sign, Wisdom slows down, points out the window and has a lot to say. Pay attention, for those who ignore this sign will lose more than just their way – they will lose their life.

Title: When I Was Your Age Series: Proverbs: Words of the Wise & the Ways of God Passage: Proverbs 4:1-13 If you were stranded on a deserted Island and could only bring one.... you've done this thought experiment before, right? Well, what if the question was more like this: what is the ONE THING you think someone needs to live life well? Is it grit? Curiosity? Determination? Something else? In this message we explore Proverbs 4:1-13 and get to overhear a Father/Son chat about what matters most for a life well lived.

Title: This Will Change Your Life Series: Proverbs: Words of the Wise & the Ways of God Passage: Proverbs 3:13-35 To purchase a thirty second ad during the Super Bowl this year, advertisers paid on average seven million dollars. You read that right. It’s safe to say – they probably know what they’re doing… Advertisers understand that they’re not selling products – they’re offering lifestyles. If you drive their car, drink their beverages or wear their clothes, your life will be as fun and satisfying as the models in the commercials. Their pitch to you is nothing less than this: "This will change your life.” This week the Proverbs show us that there is something that really will change your life and it’s not false advertising.

Title: God's Path For Your LifeSeries; Proverbs: Words of the Wise & The Ways of GodPassage: Proverbs 3:5-6How do we navigate the path of life? Forks along the path come and go. Decisions must be made. Life is not static. As a pastor, one of the most frequent questions I get is, “How can I know God’s will for my life?” “Do I take the job? Should I move to Florida? Is this the person I’m to marry?” Proverbs 4:26 tells us to “Ponder the path of your feet; then all your ways will be sure.” But how do we do that? Join us this Sunday as we discover how “He will make our paths straight.”

Title: Wisdom From God & The Way Of The WorldSeries: Proverbs: Words of the Wise & The Ways of GodPassage: Proverbs 2:1-22She is crying out in the streets. She is raising her voice in the market place. She is speaking at the city gates. Everywhere you turn, there she is, Wisdom, calling out to you. The only problem is… so is the world. The world is there too, calling out with lies disguised as truth and temptation covered up by smooth words. Everyday you’re faced with the decision: Which voice will you listen to? Will you pursue wisdom from God or the way of the world?

Title: An Offer You Can't Refuse Series: Proverbs: Words of the Wise & the Ways of God Passage: Proverbs 1:20-33 Life is hard. Situations can be sticky. Relationships are often confusing. And the happenings around us leave us scratching our heads, wondering what to do. There’s no denying – the complexity of this world requires a level of insight that allows us to identify and skillfully choose the ways that work well. We need wisdom! But where do you find it? And why doesn’t everyone have it? This week we invite a special friend to break it down for us and to make us An Offer You Can’t Refuse.

This weekend we welcomed back our good friend Andy Ziesemer with an update from the field! He was joined with other members of A Jesus Mission including Jeremy Camp, James Mead and Pierce Westfall.

Title: Warning for the Wise Series: Proverbs: Words of the Wise & the Ways of God Passage: Proverbs 1:8-19 Could anyone use some wisdom? In the Proverbs, we’ve been invited to pull up a chair and get some. (Wisdom, that is!) As we incline our ear toward wisdom, we receive a lesson this week in the form of a warning. If we wish to walk in wise ways and desire to learn the ways that work well in life, then we must watch out for something that will wreck us. So the Lord invites us over and offers us a Warning For The Wise.

Title: The Was That Work Series: Proverbs: Words of the Wise & the Ways of God Passage: Proverbs 1:1-7 There is right and wrong... and then there is everything else. We need the ability to navigate the complex situations of life in this world. We need insight and understanding of The Ways that Work. We need wisdom. Join us this week as we begin our new series called, Proverbs: Words of the Wise and the Ways of God.

Title: The Eyes of Faith Series: Unveiled Passage: Mark 10:46-52 As we wrap up our Unveiled series with the final episode, there is one more person who wants to see Jesus. However, there is one issue: He’s blind. His eyes don’t work. However, his story provides a powerful lesson for all of us who wish to see Jesus. Through his encounter with Jesus, God teaches us that all who wish to see Him must approach Jesus with The Eyes of Faith.