EastLake Church Chula Vista

Can we really trust the Bible? And is asking that question something Christians should be afraid to do? In week one of Asking for a Friend, Pastor James Grogan kicks off a new series, creating space for honest questions about faith. Christianity doesn't require us to shut down our minds, stop asking questions, or pretend difficult questions have easy answers. Instead, we're invited to appr...

What changes when a church stops feeling like "their church" and starts becoming our church? In week three of I Love Our Church, Pastor James Grogan closes the series by looking at generosity and how giving moves us from simply consuming to contributing to God's mission. Generosity isn't just about money. It's about our hearts, our trust, and recognizing how much we've al...

Are you a fan of Jesus, or are you actively playing your part in His mission? In week two of I Love Our Church, Pastor James Grogan challenges us to move from simply consuming church to committing and contributing. The church isn't an event or a building. Scripture calls it the Body of Christ, and every one of us has a part to play. Jesus isn't looking for fans sitting in the stands. He's calling...

We were never created to do life alone. In week one of I Love Our Church, Pastor Hosanna Wong talks about the epidemic of loneliness in our world and the power of real, authentic relationships. Church was never meant to be a place where we simply attend. It’s a family where we can move from feeling like outsiders and spectators to knowing that we truly belong.  From the very beginning, God cr...

When was the last time something left you in awe? In the final week of Pray First... and Always, Pastor Kevin McPeak explores the fourth simple prayer: Wow. Sometimes we experience something so beautiful, powerful, or unexpected that words fail us. All we can say is, “Wow.” And that sense of marvel and wonder can become a prayer.  Through Psalm 8, we discover that we can marvel at who God is,...

Why is it so hard to say, “I’m sorry”? In week three of Pray First... and Always, Pastor James Grogan continues through four simple prayers: Help, Thanks, Sorry, and Wow. This week, we look at SORRY and discover how confession can move us out of hiding and into the freedom, forgiveness, and healing God offers us.  Pride, fear, justification, and shame can all keep us from being honest about t...

In week two of Pray First… and Always, Pastor James Grogan continues our journey through four simple prayers: Help, Thanks, Sorry, and Wow. This week, we focus on THANKS and discover one of the biggest obstacles to gratitude: entitlement. The mindsets of “I want it now” and “I deserve more” can quietly rob us of joy and keep us from recognizing what God has already given us. Through Jesus’ story o...

What if prayer didn’t have to be complicated? Sometimes we don’t have the perfect words, or even many words at all. Sometimes all we can say is, “Help.” In week one of Pray First... and Always, Pastor Hosanna Wong reminds us that the way we see God shapes the way we speak to God. Throughout this series, we’re using four simple words to help us grow in prayer: HELP, THANKS, SORRY, and WOW. We begin...

Every story has an ending, but the ending often reveals what the story was really about all along. As we conclude  God Intended It For Good , Pastor James Grogan looks at the final chapter of Joseph's life and uncovers the truth that carried him through betrayal, suffering, success, and restoration.  Joseph's story reminds us that unresolved guilt can distort our view of God's grace, but...

Forgiveness can be one of the hardest parts of following Jesus, especially when the wound is deep or the person we need to forgive is ourselves. In Week 6 of  God Intended It For Good , Jake Vayda looks at Joseph’s reunion with the brothers who betrayed him and how forgiveness changed who held the power in his story. Through Joseph’s example, we discover that our wounds don’t have the power t...

What happens when the past you've tried to leave behind suddenly shows up right in front of you? In week 5 of our  God Intended It For Good  series, Karla Sanchez-Renfro continues Joseph's story through Genesis 42-44, where years after being betrayed by his brothers, Joseph comes face-to-face with them again. The famine that brought them to Egypt also forces this broken family to confron...

What if the season you're trying to escape is actually the place where God is preparing you? In week 4 of our  God Intended It For Good  series, Chris Muller-Tabaneras walks through Genesis 41, where Joseph's story takes a dramatic turn from prison to the palace. But beneath the incredible promotion is a much deeper story about God's presence, wisdom, and purpose. After years of betrayal...

What do you do when life feels like it's going in circles? When your prayers seem unanswered, your circumstances won't change, and you're left wondering if God has forgotten you. In week 3 of our  God Intended It For Good  series, Kristian Mendoza and Judy Otero continue the story of Joseph in Genesis 40. Wrongfully imprisoned and forgotten by the very person who promised to help him, Jo...

Does integrity still matter when no one seems to notice, when the truth costs you, or when doing the right thing leads to the wrong outcome? In week 2 of our  God Intended It For Good  series, Kevin McPeak continues the story of Joseph in Genesis 39. After being betrayed by his brothers and sold into slavery, Joseph finds himself in Egypt, serving in Potiphar’s house. Even there, God is...

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What gives us hope when life hurts? In the final week of our  Brand New  series, Pastor James Grogan walks through the second half of Romans 8 and reminds us that suffering is real—but it is not the end of the story. Through one of the most powerful chapters in all of Scripture, we discover how followers of Jesus can live with unstoppable hope and unconquerable love, even in the middle o...

What if the Christian life was never meant to be lived in your own strength? In week 7 of our  Brand New  series, Pastor James Grogan walks through the powerful truths of Romans 8—one of the most hope-filled and life-changing chapters in all of Scripture. Often called “The Everest of the New Testament,” Romans 8 reminds us what is now true because of Jesus and what it means to live with...

What if following Jesus was never meant to feel like an exhausting checklist? In week 5 of our  Brand New  series, Pastors James Grogan and Chris Muller-Tabanera walk through Romans 7 and unpack the freedom we have because of Jesus. Through powerful stories, practical illustrations, and Paul’s teaching, this message reminds us that we are no longer bound to a system of rules—we are invit...

Why do we still struggle with sin even after putting our faith in Jesus? In week 6 of our  Brand New  series, Pastor Hosanna Wong walks through Romans 7 and 8 and reminds us that the struggle within us is not proof that we are failing—it’s often proof that God’s Spirit is actively working in us. Using honest stories, practical encouragement, and powerful truth from Scripture, Hosanna unp...

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Who’s really in charge of your life? In week four of our  Brand New  series, Pastor James Grogan walks through Romans 6 and shows that following Jesus isn’t just about forgiveness—it’s about a transfer of allegiance. We all serve something or someone. The question is: who are you giving your life to? Romans 6:14 reminds us of this powerful truth:  sin is no longer your master… you a...

Do you know what you really have in Christ? In week three of our  Brand New  series, Pastor James Grogan teaches from Romans 6 and reminds us that many followers of Jesus live unaware of the power, freedom, and identity they already have through Him. Like a family who used a gold nugget as a doorstop without realizing its value, we can know about Jesus—but miss the life-changing reality...

What have you inherited—and what can Jesus make brand new? In week two of our  Brand New  series, Hosanna Wong teaches from Romans 5 and reveals the contrast between two legacies: what we inherit in Adam, and what we receive in Jesus. Some patterns may have been passed down to us through family, culture, or pain—but they do not have to define our future.  This message explores the p...

In week one of our  Brand New  series, Pastor James Grogan walks through Romans 5 and shows how the death and resurrection of Jesus didn’t just inspire a movement—they made a whole new way of life possible. Because of Jesus, we are not just improved… we are made brand new.  This message unpacks powerful truths like: • Justified Through Faith We are made right with God not by perform...

It’s possible to say all the right things about Jesus… and still miss what it actually means to follow Him. In Week 4 of our series  Questions Jesus Asked , Hosanna Wong unpacks one of Jesus’ most direct and challenging questions from : “Why do you call me ‘Lord, Lord,’ and don’t do the things I say?”  (Luke 6:46) This isn’t a question about what we  say  we believe. It’s...