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Title; Cafeteria ThrowbackSeries; The ArrivalPassage: Mark 2:13-17Ask any high schooler and they will tell you what the scariest place on the planet is... the cafeteria. This week Jesus confronts the tendencies that prevail in high school cafeterias and continue to weave their way into our lives long after we leave those hallowed halls.We’ll see you this week for our Cafeteria Throwback.

Title: Raise The RoofSeries: The ArrivalPassage: Mark 2:1-12If Jesus showed up and said, “Name it and I’ll fix it,” what would you ask from Him? This week we meet a man who could answer that question in a nanosecond. As he comes face to face with the King of God’s Kingdom, he’s going to walk away with even more than he expected.

Title: The Prayer. The Plan. The People.Series: The ArrivalPassage: Mark 1:35-45If you want to find out who a person really is, find out what they prioritize. And as we follow Jesus around for another day, as we see what He prioritizes, the answer to the question we have been asking, who is this Jesus, becomes a little bit clearer. And as disciples of Jesus we must ask this question of ourselves, what do we prioritize?

Title: The Guest SpeakerSeries; The ArrivalPassage: Mark 1:21-34There are times in our lives when we’re reminded of the brokenness of our world. This past week has been one of those. The presence of darkness and evil taunt us. The dread of death and disease frighten us. We are like captives as we are confronted by painful reminders of our own mortality and of the world’s brokenness. This week we meet a Guest Speaker whose claims to have authority over both darkness and disease will be put to the test.

Title: What Time Is It?Series: The ArrivalPassage: Mark 1:14-20What time is it? Everyone who has ever been in a team huddle or in a pre-game locker room knows that you don’t need a watch to answer that question. The correct answer is always, “Game time!” This is when the team realizes that the time has come. The moment they’ve been waiting for is finally here. The wait is over and now it’s time… This week Jesus tells us what time it is and he’s not wearing a watch. By the time he’s done, there will be no confusion or debate as we consider our moment in redemptive history in time and ask the question, “What time is it?”

Title: A Day To RememberSeries: The ArrivalPassage: Mark 1:9-13Most days are unmemorable, coming and going with nothing noteworthy taking place. And then there are days that you will never forget. There are moments of such significance that you will always remember where you were and how you heard the news. This week we will experience anything but “just another day.” The implications and consequences of this event will change the lives of everyone in attendance and completely alter the course of human history. This Sunday, we continue our series and brace ourselves for A Day to Remember.

Title: The Red CarpetSeries: The ArrivalPassage: Mark 1:1-8Every great story has a beginning. Jesus Christ came, fulfilling the plan of God told long ago and catalyzing a movement that would spread across the globe, transforming the world. Do you ever wonder what it was like at Ground Zero, the place where it all began? Let's go back to the beginning and see how things happened on day one.In this series we're traveling back to The Arrival.

Title: A Jesus MissionSpeaker: Andy Ziesemer"Humanitarian aid meets a need for a moment... it's temporal. Christian Missionaries provide aid through the lens of eternity. The supplies we're able to bring creates an opportunity to share the reason we're bringing them."Today, we get to hear from missionary Andy Ziesemer about his missionary sending organization, A Jesus Mission.

Title: This Changes EverythingSpeaker: Daniel FuocoPassage: 1 Peter 1:3-12Last week, we celebrated the death and resurrection of Jesus. His sacrifice made a way for us to have new life: eternal life. But how does the promise of eternal life change the way we live our regular, ordinary, everyday lives? The good and the bad of the messy middle? This week, we're gonna see how Peter encourages exiled believers of the hope they have on earth and in heaven. This hope changes everything.

Title: The Craziest Thing You've Ever HeardSeries: GonePassage: Luke 24:1-12; 36-49During his lifetime, Jesus told his disciples that he would be betrayed, put to death and on the third day rise; a sequence of events that would change the course of history. But they didn’t get it… until Easter Sunday. On that day everything was made clear, as they looked for a body in a tomb, only to realize... He was gone.

Title: Time To Say GoodbyeSeries: UnfinishedPassage: Philippians 4:10-21What a trip! We’ve journeyed through the book of Philippians, verse by verse over the last few months. We’ve been challenged. We’ve laughed. We’ve cried. And as a result, we’re different. Don’t miss our series finale this Sunday because it’s Time to Say Goodbye.

Title: One Hit WonderSeries: UnfinishedPassage: Philippians 4:1-9We know the marvel that is the One Hit Wonder. What started so well, with so much potential... flops.The ceiling was high and the future was bright – but nothing more materialized beyond the initial exciting moment. When that happens, we're left wondering, “What went wrong? Why couldn’t they go the distance?” This week, Paul gives the Church some vital instructions that, if heeded, will help us avoid that same fate.

Title: Press On Series: UnfinishedPassage: Philippians 3:12-21We know we’re not perfect. Every day, in different ways, our brokenness confronts us and reminds us of the many ways we fall short. Sometimes we despair at the sight of our own sin. We may bow our head in shame or throw our hands up in frustration. Other times we isolate from others or pretend like it’s all okay.This week in Philippians we’re presented with another option. As a matter of fact, it’s the only good option. We must Press On.

Title: Jesus+ Series: Unfinished Passage: Philippians 3:1-11 We’re living in a world of “plus”. We have Disney+, Apple TV+, ESPN+, CNN+, and Paramount+. That little plus sign taunts us! We’re in, but not all the way. We have some of it, but there still more to be gained, a further step to be had. You need the “plus.” Sometimes we approach our faith in the same way: We’re close to God family, but there’s still a little more to do to get all the way in. While the plus makes for great streaming services, it makes for a dangerous approach to following Jesus. This week we are warned to look out for the Jesus+ crowd.

Title: The Power of a Picture Series: Unfinished Passage: Philippians 2:19-30 It’s been said that a picture is worth a thousand words. There’s no denying the effectiveness of a visual aid to make an idea memorable or the ability of an illustration to make a powerful point. This week we are introduced to two important people whose very lives are like living illustrations, demonstrating some key gospel principles and attesting to The Power of a Picture.

Title: What's It There For?Series: UnfinishedPassage: Philippians 2:12-18What’s your ultimate plan for your life? What is your highest priority, the goal toward which you are running with all earnestness? In this week’s passage we find one of the most important words in the English language and consider what it means for our life pursuits as we ask... “What’s it there for?”

The Key IngredientUnfinishedPhilippians 2:1-11Some people enjoy baking. Others enjoy eating baked goods. (Who are we to judge?) Either way, they both have the ability to tell when a "key ingredient" is missing.

Title: Have You Heard?Series: UnfinishedPassage: Philippians 1:27-30Your phone buzzes. You have a new text: “Have you heard?!” You want to know: What’s happening? What’s going on? What are people talking about?This week in our letter to the Philippians, Paul tells us what he hopes people will be talking about when they say... “Have you heard about those followers of Jesus?!”

Aaron HixonSingle Sermon2 Corinthians 3:5-18THIS WEEK - We're welcoming our friend and guest speaker, Aaron Hixson from Bay Area Community Church!

Title: The Big DaySeries: UnfinishedPassage: Philippians 1:18-26Paul, the author of our letter, is fastly approaching the biggest day of his life... His fate will soon be determined. This week he gives us an honest peek into his feelings, hopes and desires as he prepares for his big day. As we listen in and observe his approach to death, we are challenged to consider our very approach to life.

Title: Stop The SpreadSeries: UnfinishedPassage: Philippians 1:12-18The powers that be have tried to put the kibosh on Paul’s mission. There’s no more traveling; no more public gatherings or speaking engagements. The plans have been disrupted. What’s next? As we explore the outcomes of this frustrating situation, we’ll realize that you and I have been invited to participate in something that comes with a powerful promise.

Title: A Three-Part PrayerSeries: UnfinishedPassage: Philippians 1:9-11We know we should pray...but how do we pray? What do we pray for? This week the love and affection that Paul has for those sitting at the table with him, his gospel-community, overflows into a powerful prayer. The result is a powerful pattern we can use to pray for ourselves and others. This week we take a look at a Three-Part prayer.

Title: Table MannersSeries: UnfinishedPassage: Philippians 1:3-8What is it like around the dinner table at your place? How do you expect people to act? What’s appropriate? What’s inappropriate? We all have an idea of what the time and behavior around our tables should be like. This week we are introduced to a special table and as we take a seat we are going to learn what life is like around this table. This week we learn Table Manners.

Title: Buckle UpSeries: UnfinishedPassage: Philippians 1:1-2We are going on a trip! This Sunday we begin an important journey through a book of the Bible: Philippians. And as in every journey, there is one thing we know for sure: We will be different by the time we make it to the end. This trip is going to change us. So get ready and Buckle Up... you don’t want to miss this.

Title: The Unstoppable GospelSeries: UnfinishedPassage: Acts 16:16-34Everyone has bad days. Paul and Silas enter new territory to preach the Gospel of Jesus Christ. And it isn't long before they are arrested, beaten and placed in prison for demonstrating God's power. The question is, can the advancement of the Gospel truly be stopped? This week, we look at Acts 16 and find out what happens when opposition tries to stop the Gospel and to those who place their trust in It.

Title: Beautiful Feet Series: God With Us Passage: Isaiah 51:1-8 The year was 586 B.C. God’s people have been marched across the continent in chains, being exiled into captivity. After years they wonder in despair, Where is God? Has He forgotten us? Is He even there? This week the dungeon door opens and a messenger arrives, bringing a message few would have expected: God Himself is coming. And redemption is with Him.

Title: The Shepherd KingSeries: God With UsPassage: Isaiah 40:9-11Jerusalem is in shambles. The people are exiled, taken into captivity, and the temple has been destroyed. A prophet is sent to the mountain tops to proclaim a message that will change the outlook of their situation and alter the course of history forever: the arrival of the Shepherd King.

Title: The Sign of the SonSeries: God With UsPassage: Isaiah 7:1-16Jerusalem is surrounded! Two enemy kings have teamed up to wipe out King Ahaz and his people. The prophet Isaiah shows up with a word of encouragement and a call to not fear. God is about to make clear what He is going to do by providing a sign… the Sign of the Son.

Title: Life's TransitionsGuest Speaker: Allen SmithPassage: Psalm 23In life we all eventually go through major transitions. Whether it be moving away to school, having a baby, getting a new job, loosing a family member or friend, or simply getting older, we all experience a major transition at some point, and with each change we have to say “goodbye" to what is over before we can say “hello" to what is new. David takes on a journey in Psalm 23 that also had many transitions. He went from “green pastures” to “dark valleys” then finally ends up “dwelling in the house of the Lord”. Come this Sunday to learn how the Lord helped David through his transitions and find hope for ours as well.

Title: Processing The PainSeries: Cast DownPassage: Psalm 43The Sons of Korah have captured their grief, sadness, and longing in this powerful song. As we come to the final verse, we hear the Psalmist Processing the Pain. As he does, we find a timeless and powerful truth that will transform us, not only in the current season of pain but in every season that we will ever face again.

Title: Tides of GriefSeries: Cast DownPassage: Psalm 42:6-11Everyone loves the beach. We watch the waves come in and out; the tides rising and falling. It’s scenic. It’s also a picture of what our grief is like. Good days are followed by rough days and highs alternate with lows. This week we continue in Psalm 42 and see the psalmist experiencing the Tides of Grief.

Title: First Verse, Then The ChorusSeries: Cast DownPassage: Psalm 42:1-5

Title: Gospel Fueled PrayerSeries: Single SermonPassage: Colossians 4:2-6We are missionaries! We want to see the gospel spread and people come to know Jesus all over the shore. This week we learn that for that to happen, we need to depend on something vital: Gospel-Fueled Prayer

Title: Family PhotosSeries: 1000 | Pictures of the ChurchPassage: Ephesians 2:11-19How often do you look back at old family photos? How often do you scroll through old videos? There’s something special about remembering where we’ve come from. This week we end our series by looking at our church’s Family Photos.

Title: D.T.R. Series: 1000 | Pictures of the Church Passage: 1 Thessalonians 2:17-20 There often comes a point in many key relationships where we need to have a D.T.R: A talk to “Define the Relationship." This week our picture of the Church will lead us to have a little DTR of our own as we contemplate: What is the relationship between a pastor and his people?

Title: It's A Wonderful ChurchSeries: 1000 | Pictures of the ChurchPassage: Matthew 5:13-16If the Church disappeared, who would notice? What difference should the Church make in its local community and the world around it? This week we continue our 1000 series and get two pictures in one as we turn to one of Jesus’ most famous metaphors for the Church: Salt and Light.

Title: New ConstructionSeries: 1000 | Pictures of the ChurchPassage: 1 Peter 2:4-8There is some exciting new construction happening in Talbot County and the surrounding areas. This is no ordinary building project – God Himself is building something. What He is working on is going to change your life, massively impact the Shore, and ultimately change the world. Don’t miss this week as we visit the building site of powerful New Construction.

Title: The BodySeries: 1000 | Pictures of the ChurchPassage: 1 Corinthians 12:12-27The Church is filled with people of different experiences, gifts, passions, personalities and temperaments. This week’s picture of the Church shows us these people can do more than simply coexist – they can come together and accomplish something even greater than the sum of their parts. Don’t miss this week’s picture as we dive into 1 Corinthians 12:12-27, The Body.

Title: The SequelSeries: Cultivating From 1 JohnPassage: 1 John 2:28-3:9Jesus is coming back. How should those who have been made children of God prepare for this? This week we dive into a critical section of 1 John and see how we should live in light of His imminent return.

Title: The FieldSeries: 1000 | Pictures of the ChurchPassage: 1 Corinthians 3:1-9If a picture is worth a thousand words, then what does the Bible mean when it compares the Church to a field? Don’t miss this week’s message as The Field provides the cure for our human tendency to divide over opinions, preferences, positions, and even personalities.

Title: The BrideSeries: 1000 - Pictures of the ChurchText: Ephesians 5:25-27It’s been said, “A picture is worth a thousand words.” As Eastpoint Church launches, we’re going to look at some pictures in the Bible that teach us how God views the church and what He is calling us to be. Don’t miss this momentous day as we kick off with picture number one: The Bride.

Jesus and The ChildrenSeries: Family GatheringPassage: Matthew 19:13-15As Jesus arrives in town, the crowds are growing and the demands are high. With so much to do, surely praying for little kids is at the bottom of the list… However, Jesus’ response shows us that in God’s kingdom, children are valuable, loved, and have more to teach us than we realize. We’ll look at this story with our children in our first ever Family Gathering.

Turn on the LightsSeries: Cultivating From 1 JohnPassage: 1 John 1:5-10We are in God’s family, partaking in this life together with God “at the table.” This week John addresses one thing that can destroy this community. Tune in to answer the question, “How do we handle our sin?"Want to share how this message impacted you? Email us at [email protected]

Set The Record StraightSeries - Cultivating From 1 JohnPassage - 1 John 1:1-4We begin a new journey this week into the letter of 1st John. As John writes to a group of Jesus’ followers, he wants to make sure, first and foremost, that they know the nature of The One they are following.