EastLake Church Chula Vista

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...

Following Jesus isn’t always easy. In fact, sometimes His words are hard to hear. In Week 3 of our series  Questions Jesus Asked , Pastor James Grogan unpacks a powerful and personal question from Jesus in : “You do not want to leave too, do you?”  (John 6:67) After a crowd of followers walked away from Jesus because His teaching felt too difficult, too offensive, or too demanding,...

Everyone has opinions about Jesus. But at some point, the question becomes personal. In Week 2 of our series  Questions Jesus Asked , Mike Meeks explores one of the most important questions Jesus ever asked His disciples:  “W...

What are you really looking for in life? In Week 1 of our new series  Questions Jesus Asked , Pastor James Grogan explores one of the very first questions Jesus asked His followers:  “What are you seeking?”  (John 1:38). Throughout the Gospels, Jesus asked powerful questions—not because He didn’t know the answers, but because His questions reveal what’s happening in our hearts. In t...

Have you ever felt like God was silent? Like your prayers were one-sided or you couldn’t figure out His direction for your life? In Week 5 of  Uncomplicate It , Pastor James Grogan tackles one of the most discouraging spiritual roadblocks:  the silence of God . Many people assume something is wrong with their faith when they can’t clearly “hear” God—but Jesus actually taught that His fol...

Why does spending time with God feel so hard when we want it to feel natural? In Week 4 of  Uncomplicate It , Hosanna Wong addresses one of the most common roadblocks to faith:  distraction . Many of us sit down to pray only to find our minds racing, our phones buzzing, and our attention pulled in a dozen directions. But what if distraction isn’t the end of connection with God… what if i...

Shame has a way of making us feel like we need to hide from God. But what if the very places we want to conceal are the places Jesus wants to meet us most? In Week 3 of Uncomplicate It, Pastor James Grogan walks through the powerful story of Jesus and the Samaritan woman in John 4 — a moment where Jesus steps directly into someone’s shame, not to condemn her, but to heal her and change her future....

What if your busiest season isn’t a barrier to God — but actually your  shortcut  to Him? In Week 2 of  Uncomplicate It , Hosanna Wong tackles one of the most common roadblocks to connecting with God:  busyness . Many of us feel like we need a different season of life before we can truly experience God — less chaos, more margin, fewer responsibilities. But what if God wants to...

Connecting with God can feel complicated. Many of us carry an unspoken picture of what a “perfect” Christ-follower looks like, and when our real lives don’t match that image, we’re left feeling behind, discouraged, or disconnected. In Week 1 of our new series,  Uncomplicate It , Hosanna Wong invites us to name the roadblocks that often stand between us and God and discover how Jesus came to r...

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What happens when a church dares to pray  bold  prayers together? In Week 3 of our  Pray First  series, James Grogan invites us to pray intentionally for our church and believe God for renewal, miracles, and transformation. Beginning with the powerful story of Honi the Circle Maker, we’re reminded that bold, persistent prayer has always been a catalyst for God’s movement among...

Healthy faith, strong families, and meaningful relationships don’t happen by accident. In Week 2 of our  Pray First  series, we focus on what it looks like to be  intentional  about prayer in our homes and families. Using Deuteronomy 6, we’re reminded that God cares deeply about what happens in our homes and that prayer is meant to shape everyday life, not just church moments....

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