First Baptist East Students

Ever found yourself in an argument and later realized it wasn’t really about what you were arguing about? In this message from James 4:1–12, we uncover what’s really behind the conflict in our lives—and it’s deeper than we think. We talk about the war happening inside of us, how unchecked desires lead to broken relationships, and how slowly drifting toward the world can put us at odds with God. Bu...

Our words carry more weight than we often realize. In James 3:1–12, we see how something small like the tongue can direct our lives, destroy relationships, and reveal what’s really in our hearts. James challenges us to consider whether our words are building others up or tearing them down. When we surrender our hearts to God, He begins to transform our words — and our words can begin to point othe...

In this message from John 20:24–29, we looked at the story of Thomas and what it teaches us about doubt and faith. Many people know the facts about Jesus, but still wrestle with believing them personally. Thomas reminds us that doubt doesn’t have to be the end of faith—when brought to Jesus, it can actually become the place where faith grows deeper.  Through Thomas’ story, we see three important t...

When doubts arise, the resurrection of Jesus gives us a foundation for faith. In this message, we explore how the empty tomb demands a decision, deserves an examination, and ultimately changes everything.

In a world that never slows down, it’s easy to stay busy but miss what matters most. In this message, we look at two moments in Luke 10—the story of the Good Samaritan and the interaction between Mary and Martha—to see how busyness can cause us to overlook the very things God places in front of us. Sometimes our schedules keep us from noticing opportunities to love others. Other times our distract...

In Week 2 of our Influencer series, we talk about something every student has—even if they don’t realize it: influence. The question isn’t if you influence people… it’s what kind of influence you have. We dive into how the things that influence us—people, habits, and situations—shape the way we live and lead. Looking at passages like 1 Timothy 4:12 and Titus 2:7–8, we see that age isn’t a barrier...

In this session, students will learn that real influence begins with understanding who they are. When you belong to Jesus, you become a new person, and your past no longer defines your future. We were challenged to live from the truth that their identity is received (not earned) and to practice choosing “new life” daily.

In this week we answered students questions! Listen in!

In this week’s message, we walked through Colossians 3 and talked honestly about dating, desire, and identity. Paul reminds us that if we’ve been raised with Christ, what we seek—and what we set our minds on—must change. Dating isn’t the problem. Misplaced desire is. When Jesus isn’t first, relationships begin to carry a weight they were never meant to bear. But when Christ is first, dating become...

Who is shaping your life right now — and where are they leading you? In Week 1 of our Relationships: Making Much of Him series, we talk about friendships and why they matter more than we often realize. Scripture reminds us that friendships don’t just affect our social lives — they shape our faith. In this message, we explore three key truths: Stand Out — Following God, not the world (Romans 12:2;...

We spent some time going looking back at what God taught us through James 2.

This week we closed out James 2 looking at two Biblical examples of how our faith is proven through Obedience. Abraham and Rahab are two totally different people that God used to show us our obedience is a sign of our faith.

Breakout from United Weekend 2026 from Sean Morales on Discipleship

Breakout from United Weekend 2026 from Jordan Sheehy on Peer pressure and accountability in relationships.

Breakout from United Weekend 2026 from Sam Buzzard on dating and relationships

We have all said we were going to do something and never did it. We looked at James 2:14-17 where James talks about our actions backing up what we say. While our faith doesn't need works to have a relationship with God, our works prove our faith. Listen in to this weeks message!

Final week of our Christmas series “Why Jesus?” The quesiton isn't Why Jesus but What will you do with Him?

Week 2 of our Christmas series “Why Jesus?” Have you ever received something and you thought you knew what it was only to realize it is better than you could have dreamed. This week we talked about the story of the women at the well and how Jesus gives us more than we are even looking for.

Week 1 of our Christmas series “Why Jesus?” In this message we look at Genesis 12 and ask: Why follow Him at all? Following Jesus isn’t a transaction—it’s a covenant built on trust and obedience.

In this message, we look at the story of Samson—a man called by God but trapped by pride and poor choices. Even after his greatest failures, God wasn’t finished with him. We unpack how Samson’s final prayer, “Sovereign Lord, remember me again,” reminds us that no matter how far we’ve fallen, God still hears us, His grace restores our purpose, and He can still use us to make a difference.

Have you ever felt like you’re not ready for what God’s asking you to do—or that someone else would be better for the job? In Week 3 of our U-Turn series, we dive into the story of Gideon, a man who doubted himself long before God ever called him “mighty hero.” Even when Gideon hid in fear, God saw courage. Even when he felt weak, God showed strength. And even when he wrestled with doubt, God stil...

What if the thing that makes you feel overlooked is actually the very thing God wants to use to make an impact? In Week 2 of our U-Turn series, we look at three unexpected heroes—Ehud, Deborah, and Jael—ordinary people God used in extraordinary ways. Their stories from the book of Judges show us that God sees what others miss, works in unpredictable ways, and moves through those who trust Him. If...

Have you ever done something you knew was wrong? In our new series we are going to look at the choices we make and how to break out of this cycle of sin! Thanks for listening (or watching)!

As we wrapped up our series on James 1—The Dual Life—we heard from students sharing what God has been teaching them and offering encouragement to their peers. Huge thanks to Connor Claborn, Natalie Miller, Julianne Evans, and Emma Kirby for leading us in such an impactful way. Thanks for listening (or watching)!

Are you passing the test—or just pretending? In James 1:26–27, we’re given three clear ways to see if our faith is genuine: the way we talk, the way we treat people, and the way we live set apart. In this message, we unpack the test of the tongue, the test of compassion, and the test of separation. From controlling our words, to showing real love to the overlooked, to staying unstained from the wo...