East Bend Church

Pastor Luke preached about how delighting in the Lord is the point of practicing Sabbath rest. He said in practicing Sabbath rest we delight in God's world, God's Word, and God's work. The main idea was, "Sabbath without delight misses God’s heart."

Pastor Luke preached about the inviation to rest, which Jesus offers His followers. The main idea was, "Jesus offers you the rest you think you don’t need."

Pastor Luke preached about the fourth command from the 10 Commandments; keeping the Sabbath Day. The main idea was, "Stopping is the way to start Sabbath rest."

On Easter Sunday, we worship Jesus, the Resurrected Messiah, who defeated death to bring you life. You no longer have to be dead in your sins. You can have an abundant life in a Living Savior. You can have a secured hope for eternal life.

Pastor Luke preached about Jesus, the Radical Messiah, who was celebrated as King, in Matthew 21. He said, "Our Radical Messiah brings an unexpected salvation."

Pastor Luke preached about Jesus telling his disciples that He, the Messiah will be rejected, die and be resurrected, and also what is required to be His followers. The main idea was, "You can either reject your will or reject Jesus as Lord."

Pastor Luke began a series leading up to Easter about Jesus, the Messiah. In Matthew 16, Peter declares that Jesus is the Messiah. The main idea was, "Jesus, the revealed Son of God, came to save all people."

Pastor Luke preached from Revelation 3 about the letter to the church in Laodicea. Actions show the temperature of our passion for Jesus, self-sufficiency misses what Jesus offers, and repentance is the key to life with Jesus. The main idea was, "Jesus is ready for us to be hot and ready."

Pastor Luke shared two faulty ways of how we sometimes related to God: Life For God and Life From God and talked about God's invitation of life WITH God. The main idea was, "A healthy relationship with God enjoys Him more than what He gives."

Pastor Luke shared two faulty ways of how we sometimes related to God: Life Uncer God and Life Over God. Living WITH God is the view that is about accepting His invitation to be in relationship with Him. The main idea was, "A healthy relationship with God doesn’t use Him to get what we want."

Ellen Rosenberger shared from John 15:4-5 about living life WITH Jesus. Some of the youth shared about what they learned at Ice Camp, which was from this topic.

Pastor Luke preached from John 15 about Jesus warning His followers of the opposition they will face. The main idea was, "Though not accepted by the world, followers of Jesus belong to Him."

Pastor Luke continued the series, "Following Jesus Together" by preaching about Jesus' followers living according to His Word. He said, "As believers walk in friendship with Jesus they live according to His Word."

Pastor Luke preached about loving like Jesus, saying, "Loving like Jesus happens when you’re full of Jesus’ love." Fully receiving His Love, greely giving your life, and faithfully obeying His teaching.

Pastor Luke began the new year with a series about following Jesus together. He preached from John 15 about abiding in Jesus. He said, "Before going, stay and get filled with Jesus' love."