Eagles View Church

In this message, Pastor Bart launches the Flourish: Living the Way of Jesus series by unpacking Jesus’ words in Matthew 6. Jesus warns against turning spiritual practices into performances and invites us to examine the why behind what we do. Through the Sermon on the Mount, we see two foundations for life: one built on sand that collapses under pressure, and one built on the solid rock of Jesus’ t...

Before we talk about what God asks of us, we must first remember who we are to Him. This message invites us to slow down and receive the truth that our identity comes before our activity. God’s love is not something we earn or maintain—it is something He initiates, pours out generously, and invites us to trust fully. As we walk through Scripture today, we’ll see that we are deeply and dearly loved...

We are exploring the opening of John’s Gospel and meeting Jesus as the eternal Word who was with God and is God. John invites us to see that God does not remain distant or hidden, but reveals Himself through testimony, light, and relationship. As we walk through John 1:1–18, we will see that truly knowing God is not about gathering information, but about believing and receiving the Word. Those who...

Have you ever wondered how God could use your messy family story for something beautiful? In this powerful Christmas message, Pastor Bart unveils the surprising truth behind Jesus's family tree—a lineage filled with outsiders, broken people, and complicated relationships. Through the stories of five remarkable women, we discover how God weaves grace through generations of imperfect lives, culm...

This Christmas message invites us to look closely at Mary’s story and what it reveals about the heart of God. Pastor Bart reminds us that Mary was not chosen because she was impressive, prepared, or powerful, but because God’s grace rests on ordinary people who are willing to trust Him. Her life shows us that God’s favor is not earned through performance, but received as a gift. Mary’s simple resp...

This past week, Pastor Bart continued our Christmas series Family Tree by showing that Jesus came from a family line marked by real people and real mess. Matthew’s genealogy is not a polished list of heroes. Instead, it intentionally includes women with complicated stories, highlighting that God does not hide brokenness. He works through it. These names remind us that Jesus did not come from a per...

Pastor Bart continues the Family Tree series by showing how Matthew’s genealogy points to Jesus as the Son of David, the promised King Israel waited for. God made a covenant with David that one of his descendants would reign forever. Even when the kingdom fell and hope seemed gone, the prophets pointed toward a coming King who would restore what was broken. Matthew announces that Jesus is that Kin...

This week, Pastor Bart opened our Christmas series Family Tree by showing why Matthew begins the story of Jesus not with angels or a manger, but with a genealogy. For first-century Jews, this wasn’t boring credits — it was the announcement that God had kept His promise. By calling Jesus the Son of Abraham, Matthew points all the way back to God’s covenant in Genesis 12, where He promised to bless...

Pastor Dustin explained that gratitude is far more than a feeling or a seasonal practice—it’s a way of life that has the power to reshape how we see everything. When we fix our attention on what God has given us, complaining becomes harder and our hearts begin to shift. The 25 Days of Gratitude Challenge was designed not as a short-term exercise, but as a catalyst for lasting transformation. Chang...

We all have names that, when mentioned, stir up old wounds and unresolved tension within us. These names are attached to stories—stories of offense, betrayal, or deep hurt. If we don’t learn how to move forward, these wounds can imprison us, affecting our present relationships and even our walk with God. The story of Louis Zamperini, a man who endured unimaginable suffering as a prisoner of war an...

As we continue our journey through Ephesians, we were reminded that the gospel not only saves us—it reshapes every part of our lives, including our closest relationships. We began by honoring our veterans, recognizing their example of selfless service, which reflects the sacrificial love of Christ. As we move forward in our 25 Days of Gratitude, we are invited to keep practicing thankfulness each...

As we enter this season leading up to Thanksgiving, Pastor Bart invites us into a journey of intentional gratitude—25 days of cultivating a thankful heart. Gratitude is not something that comes naturally to us; it’s a spiritual discipline, a choice we make daily, especially when life is hard. Paul’s words in 1 Thessalonians remind us to “be thankful in all circumstances,” not for all circumstances...

What a joy it is to witness lives transformed by Christ, as we saw in last week’s baptisms. There’s nothing quite like seeing someone profess faith and begin a new journey with Jesus. But as we walk this gospel-centered life, we must be aware of the saboteurs that threaten our faith. Often, we look outward—at the world, the flesh, or the devil—but the greatest saboteur is often the person staring...

Today, we gathered to reflect on what it truly means to be God’s masterpiece. We began by celebrating the ways God is moving among us—through the recent Fields of Faith event, where many students made decisions for Christ, and through the baptisms happening today. These are living reminders that God is still in the business of transforming lives. We explored the idea of a masterpiece, not just in...

Today’s focus is on the profound truth of transformation through the gospel of Jesus Christ. Many of us spend our lives climbing ladders—whether in sports, academics, finances, or even spirituality—constantly measuring ourselves against others and wondering if we “measure up.” Yet, when it comes to our relationship with God, the standard is not just being “good” but perfect goodness, the kind embo...

Today, we explored what it truly means to stand firm in the spiritual battles we face as followers of Jesus. Drawing from the imagery of the Battle of the Bulge in World War II, we recognized that, like those soldiers, we are often caught off guard, facing not just one enemy but multiple adversaries: Satan, our own flesh, and the world’s system that opposes God. Yet, the victory is not something w...

Today’s message focuses on the reality of spiritual warfare—not just the devil’s lies or the brokenness around us, but the pressure of “the world” itself. Scripture calls this the fallen system in rebellion against God, a culture that confuses truth, normalizes sin, and pressures believers to conform. Satan manipulates this system to exploit our own unrestrained desires (the flesh), turning good t...

Today’s focus is on the reality of spiritual warfare, not just with external enemies like Satan and the brokenness of the world, but with the enemy within—our own flesh. Every follower of Jesus faces this internal battle, a struggle with the sin nature that pulls us away from God’s best. This isn’t just a philosophical or theological idea; it’s a daily, lived experience. The enemy outside, Satan,...

We live in a world that is undeniably broken and dark, and this past week has been a heavy reminder of that reality. Many of us are carrying burdens—personal struggles, grief, confusion, and even anger at the violence and evil we see around us. Yet, in the midst of all this, we must remember that Jesus Christ has already won the victory. The answer to what ails our culture, our nation, and our own...

Today begins a journey into understanding the real enemies that followers of Jesus face and how to stand firm in the victory Christ has already won. Many of us are quick to identify enemies in our lives—people, circumstances, or even cultural forces—but Scripture reveals that our true adversaries are often unseen and spiritual in nature. Drawing from Paul’s letter to the Ephesians, we see that our...

This morning, we celebrated the powerful ways God is moving in our world, especially among the younger generation. Stories from college campuses like Ohio State University, where thousands of students have come to faith and been baptized, remind us that God is not done working. Even in a digital age, Gen Z is hungry for truth, driving a surge in Bible sales and seeking authentic encounters with Je...

Discovering and living out our calling in Christ is one of the greatest joys and responsibilities we have as followers of Jesus. Each of us is uniquely gifted, and God desires for us to use those gifts not just within the walls of the church, but in our neighborhoods, schools, workplaces, and beyond. The church is not a building—it’s the people, empowered by the Spirit, carrying the presence and l...

In a region filled with churches, it’s easy to think of church as just another building or event, but Scripture calls us to something deeper. We are not simply attendees; we are the living, breathing body of Christ, each uniquely gifted and called to belong, not just to show up. The New Testament uses powerful metaphors—temple, bride, family, and body—to describe who we are together. Today, we foc...

As summer draws to a close and families prepare for a new school year, it’s a fitting time to reflect on what it means to truly be a family—both at home and within the church. The most meaningful moments in life aren’t about the places we visit or the events we attend, but about being with the people we love, even when we realize our families are far from perfect. In the same way, the church is no...

Today’s focus is on the profound biblical truth that we, as the church, are the bride of Christ. This identity is not just a metaphor, but a reality that shapes how we understand God’s love, our relationship with Him, and how we live in the world. The imagery of the bride is deeply rooted in both the Old and New Testaments, and it speaks to the intimacy, commitment, and sacrificial love that Jesus...