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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.

Title: Walk Out MusicSeries: UnveiledPassage: Mark 10:32-45This week Jesus is taking a walk that we’ll not soon forget. As we join Him on His walk to Jerusalem, we’ll learn that this may actually be the most important walk in human history.Join us as we open our Bibles and learn how this particular walk is filled with importance for Jesus, as well as significant implications for us.

Title: If I Was A Rich ManSeries: UnveiledPassage: Mark 10:17-31Jesus is heading out of town with His disciples. As He’s ready to depart, a man stops Him and kneels before Him. We learn that this man is very wealthy. However, on his mind today is not his great wealth, but his great question, the one he can’t shake. So he asks it to Jesus. By the end of this episode, Jesus’ response disappoints the man, shocks his disciples and calls every last one of us to a major crossroads in our life.

Title: The God Who Answers Series: Stand Alone Passage: 1 Kings 18:17-40 Let's set the scene. Elijah, a lone prophet of God. An evil king. 450 prophets of Baal. All of Israel in attendance. It was time to settle the matter: Whose god should the people follow? Whose god should the people worship? Whose god was the real God? A decision must be made.

Title: Marriage & Divorce Series: Unveiled Passage: Mark 10:1-12 Jesus has called us to follow Him, wherever He may go. He’s teaching His disciples to live in the Kingdom and His ways are counter-cultural. This week the Pharisees come and invite Jesus to weigh in on one of the hottest debates of their day: for what reason can someone divorce their spouse. Jesus engages their debate in a way that only He can and leaves us walking away with a greater commitment to following Him, even in our marriages.

Title: Mother's Day with JesusSeries: UnveiledPassage: Mark 10:13-16Jesus is busy. Countless people are crowding around Him. He’s teaching and ministering around the clock. It’s non-stop! However, there are some parents who have come forward and would like Jesus to bless their children. Is He too busy to be distracted by kids? Is His work too important to stop for children? This Mother's Day we’re going to learn a lot as we see the disciples’ and Jesus’ reaction toward these children.

Title: Pride SaysSeries: UnveiledPassage: Mark 9:38-50Last week, the disciples wanted to know who the greatest in the kingdom was and Jesus flipped the pecking order upside down. To be the greatest, you need to take the place of a servant. You would think this would settle the issue of pride in the disciples, but as we are going to see this week, it does not. The conversation continues and Jesus makes His disciples aware of the different areas that pride has crept in. Pride Says a lot of things and if we aren’t careful, we can start to believe in what it has to say.

Title: The G.O.A.T.Series: UnveiledPassage: Mark 9:33-37This week the disciples are asking a question that many of us have asked: Who is the greatest of all time? However, they weren’t debating basketball legends or hockey superstars. They were talking about… themselves. Yikes. This week Jesus doesn’t discourage their debate – he settles it and tells us exactly who God considers to be the greatest in His Kingdom. Grab your Bibles, bring your notebooks and join us as we turn to God’s word and consider the identity of the GOAT.

Title: Failing Forward Series: Unveiled Passage: Mark 9:14-29 We all fail. Some of us fail quietly. Some of us fail spectacularly. Fortunately, none of us have our failures immortalized forever and ever in the Bible for people to read about for the rest of human history. This week we see the disciples fail, but by God’s grace all is not lost. Jesus steps into the scene and uses this experience to teach a powerful lesson that they, and we, will need as we seek to reach our world for Jesus.

Title: Now You See Me Series: Unveiled Passage: Mark 9:1-13 What are the "You should have seen it" moments in your life? A catch to win the game? Bringing home your first child? A prank on a college roommate? This week, a few of Jesus' disciples are going to have another "You should have seen it" moment of their own. And as they do, we'll get a glimpse behind the veil of who Jesus really is.

Title: Which Way? Series: Easter Passage: Mark 8:27-38 Are you good with directions? However you answer that, we’ve all at some point in our life had our sense of direction put to the test. We’ve all had to do a double take on our GPS. We’ve all received instructions that leave us scratching our heads and asking, “Which way? ” This week, Jesus’ directions are sure to leave his audience in a state of confusion. As people are trying to find their way through life, searching for directions and asking “Which Way?”, He gathers them together and tells them that the directions are found…in Easter. Join us as we celebrate the Resurrection and listen to Jesus unpack the meaning of Easter.

Title: One or Two?Series: UnveiledPassage: Mark 8:14-26How’s your eye sight? Do you have 20/20 vision or are you as blind as a bat? Have you yet to break out the reading glasses or are you still holding out? Eventually we all need to face the music, and so we schedule an appointment with the eye doctor. We sit in the chair and have our vision checked as the optometrist ask us that famous question: “One or two?”This week the disciples sit down, not with the eye doctor, but with Jesus. And as he checks their eyes the diagnosis is bleak. But hopefully they, and we, will leave this encounter seeing better than they did at the beginning.

Title: Class is in SessionSeries: UnveiledPassage: Mark 8:1-13Grab your pens and notebooks because we are going back to school. Jesus continues to bring his disciples through this immersive internship and this weekend will be memorable as His classroom is a bit… unorthodox. By the time the lesson is done, however, the disciples will have a notebook full of life-changing truths – as will we. Get ready – for Class is in Session.

Title: Can You Hear Me Now Series: Unveiled Passage: March 7:31-37 How loud does God have to speak for the world to hear Him? This week Jesus meets a man who can’t hear anything. As He pulls him away from the crowd, Jesus is not only going to change the life of this broken human; he’s going to demonstrate to the world what it is He has come to do for all of humanity. So listen up! For as the Son works in power, we’re going to hear the Father speaking loud and clear.

Title: Far From Home Series: Unveiled Passage: Mark 7:24-30 We’re back in the Gospel of Mark and Jesus is going abroad. As he travels Far From Home, we’re going to learn what Jesus thinks about those who are far from God.

This week, we're welcoming back our friend Andy Ziesemer! Andy serves as the President of the missions organization A Jesus Mission, traveling to support missionaries and teams around the world.

Title: DependableSeries: GrowPassage: John 15:1-11Have you ever depended on someone who didn't come through for you? The world teaches us that depending on others is dangerous and that the only person worth depending on is ourselves. But what does the Bible say about dependency? This week, as we wrap up our Grow series, we take a look at John 15 where Jesus shares some of His last words with His disciples. Along with some great gardening tips, we get a better understanding about dependency. Contrary to what the world says, there is one who is Dependable.

Title: The Collection For The SaintsSeries: GrowPassage: 2 Corinthians 8:1-9There’s a famine in the land! A severe food shortage has hit Jerusalem and the followers of Jesus are in serious need. This week we learn that they received relief from an unlikely source. As we learn the story, we receive not only hope for our needs, but also a timeless example for followers of Jesus everywhere. This week we find another “mark of maturity" as we tune into The Collection for the Saints.

Title: All Hands On Deck Series: Grow Passage: 1 Peter 4:10-11 All Hands on Deck! This is what the captain of a ship would cry when everyone, and both of their hands, was needed up top. The moment required that everyone take their skills and expertise and get busy for the good of the ship. No one could afford to stay sleeping below. If they were going to make it, they needed everyone. This week in 1 Peter, the Lord is addressing a group of beleaguered believers. As they are figuring out how to stay standing and keep growing in the midst of harsh opposition, the Lord gives them a clue as He shouts, All Hands on Deck!

Title: Man On A Mission Series: Grow Passage: Matthew 28:16-20 What were Jesus’ last words before leaving earth? As the gospel of Matthew comes to a close, He leaves His disciples with some final instructions. As we mull over those final words ringing in our ears, they will shape our understanding of the Church and show us that to be a mature follower of Jesus is to carry on His mission.

Title: Don't Drop The BatonSeries: GrowPassage: Deuteronomy 6:1-12Israel is on the doorstep of the Promised Land. As they prepare to enter it, God’s instructions to them reveal to us another important mark of maturity. This week we see that God calls the community of faith to...

Title: Don't Hate, Cultivate Series: Grow Passage: Acts 2:42-47 Followers of Jesus GROW! This week we look for the second “mark of maturity” and we find it at Ground Zero of the Church. As we go back and follow the lives of Jesus’ first followers, we find that this growing movement of people was marked by a very particular mentality – and the world took notice. Join us this week as we ask the Lord to help us understand this trait and to empower us to cultivate it on our own lives. Don’t miss it as we continue with Don’t Hate, Cultivate

Title: Good News of Great JoySeries: Hope of the WorldPassage: Isaiah 61:1-3Good news can change your entire life. All it takes is a few words to let you know that things will never be the same. This Christmas Eve, our messenger makes one final appearance to share with us a few words that will change your world... from the Creator of the world. He comes to us as a man on a mission, carrying Good News of Great Joy.

Title: Take A WalkSeries: GrowPassage: Psalm 1God is at work to make us GROW! He is actively at work in us to move us toward maturity. This week you’ll need your sneakers, because God is inviting you… on a walk! Our Creator will take us on a stroll, and along the way He will point out some sights as He reveals to us the first picture of a mature and godly follower of Jesus.

Title: God's PlanSeries: GrowPassage: Colossians 1:21-22, 28-29Happy New Year!As most people are thinking about the resolutions and intentions they want to fulfill this year, we’re going to begin the new year by asking an even bigger question: What is God’s plan for my life? Join us as we look at God’s Plan and determine how we’ll respond to this plan in 2023 as a community of faith.

Title: He Loves Me, He Loves Me Not Series: Hope of the World Passage: Isaiah 43:1-7 If actions are louder than words, than what is the most powerful way to say, “I love you”? This week, God arrives with a declaration of love for His people as His people look forward to the ultimate demonstration of His affection: The advent of Love Himself. Join us on Sunday for He Loves Me, He Loves Me Not.

Title: When Peace is in PiecesSeries: Hope of the WorldPassage: Isaiah 25:6-9 & 26:1-4Invasion. War. Factions. Displaced refugees. Not much has changed since 586 B.C. Globally, our peace is in pieces. Relationally, our society is not much better as gossip, division and hostility rule the day. Most of us can’t even spell the word “peace” behind our keyboards, even with 140 characters. This week, Isaiah, God’s messenger comes to God’s people to tell them of a day when peace will rule the land and our hearts.

Title: Promise of HopeSeries: Hope of the WorldPassage: Isaiah 35:1-10The weather cools and the windows frost. The lights are going up and the eggnog is going down. Everyone is saying, “Tis the season!” as we all look forward to Christmas Day. But there was a time that an entire nation, the people of Israel, looked forward with even greater anticipation and hope. They longed for the day where they would be able to say “Tis the season” of God’s salvation.Join us this week as we turn to Isaiah to feel their longing and hear their hope for the day their dark cloud of tragedy would be replaced with something infinity better.

Title: The ReconcilerSeries: ReconciledPassage: 2 Corinthians 5:16-21In order for us to be reconciled to each other, we need to understand how God has reconciled us to Him. This week, as we wrap up our Reconciled series, we take a look at Paul's word to the Corinthians on how to be imitators of the Reconciler.