Eastmont Church Weekly Teachings

Pastor Blaine teaches that because believers are united with Christ, sin no longer has authority over them. Romans 6 shows that salvation doesn't just forgive sin—it fundamentally changes who we are. Through Christ's death and resurrection, Christians have died to their old selves and been raised to new life, meaning they are no longer slaves to sin but servants of righteousness. Blaine emphasizes...

This sermon from Pastor TJ sets the tone for the year with a clear call to move forward in faith. Drawing from Philippians 3, TJ emphasizes that knowing Christ is of surpassing worth and that following Jesus requires intentional effort—pressing on rather than living in the past. He challenges the church to avoid a wasted life by building on a firm foundation: trusting, knowing, and storing God's W...

This Christmas sermon reframes the familiar words of the season—hope, peace, joy, and love—by grounding them in the person and work of Jesus rather than cultural sentiment. Pastor Blaine explains that biblical hope is confident expectation rooted in God's promises, peace begins with reconciliation between sinners and God, joy is a deep, lasting reality tied to relationship with Christ rather than...

Pastor Blaine teaches from Romans 5:18–21 that Adam's sin brought death to all humanity, but Jesus' obedience brings righteousness and life. The law reveals how sinful we really are—not to shame us, but to show how great God's grace truly is. Blaine explains that grace doesn't just forgive us; it adopts us into God's family and promises eternal life. He then zooms out to show the Bible's whole sto...

Pastor Blaine teaches from Romans 5, contrasting what we inherit from Adam with what we receive through Christ. In Adam, all people are born into sin, condemnation, and the reign of death — but in Christ, God offers a free, generous gift of grace, justification, and true life. Blaine emphasizes that Jesus' saving work is infinitely greater than Adam's failure, because restoring what is broken cost...

Pastor Blaine explained how sin entered the world through Adam, and how death spread to all people because all are born into that same sinful nature. Adam represents humanity—his fall shows our own tendency to rebel against God. Blaine contrasted this with Jesus, the "second Adam," who brings righteousness and life. Where Adam's sin brought death, Jesus' obedience brings salvation. He emphasized t...

Pastor TJ preached from Romans 5:6–11, showing how God's love is proven in Christ dying for us while we were weak, sinful, and even His enemies. We didn't clean ourselves up or reach for God — He reached for us. TJ emphasized that Christ's sacrifice secures both our justification and our ongoing salvation, and that reconciliation means we now have peace with God and a new calling as His ambassador...

This sermon from Romans 5 explains that because we've been justified by faith, we now have real peace with God — even when life feels anything but peaceful. Pastor Blaine shows how Paul prepares believers for the tension between what we know to be true (justification, peace, grace) and what we still experience (suffering, hardship, confusion). Paul teaches that suffering isn't pointless: it produc...

This sermon from Romans 4 focuses on Abraham's faith and what it means to truly believe God. Pastor Blaine explains that Abraham wasn't saved by his own goodness or perfect behavior, but by trusting God's promises — a faith that grew over time despite his failures. The message emphasizes that faith is about the object of our trust (God), not the strength of our belief. Blaine connects this to mode...

This message shares major updates at Eastmont. Construction on the new building officially starts January 5 and is expected to finish around summer 2027 . New leadership training, a counseling role, and a new believer's class are launching soon. Because the church is growing, services will move to five Sunday gatherings starting in January. Pastor Blaine encourages everyone to be flexible and make...

This sermon from Romans 4 teaches that the promise to Abraham was fulfilled through faith, not works — a faith ultimately pointing to Christ, the true promised offspring. Pastor Blaine explained the difference between positional righteousness (being made right with God through Jesus) and practical righteousness (living changed lives because of that salvation). Christians aren't saved by behavior,...

In this sermon on 2 Corinthians 2:14–17, Pastor Mike Hanafee unpacks the vivid imagery of believers as the "aroma of Christ." Drawing from Paul's picture of a Roman triumphal procession, he explains that followers of Jesus are part of a victorious march led by Christ Himself. Pastor Mike challenges listeners to embrace being both a "stench to some and a fragrance to others," reminding us that true...

In this sermon from Romans 4, Pastor Blaine explores why God chose circumcision as a sign of His covenant and how it points to the greater promise fulfilled in Christ. Tracing the story from Abraham through the entire Old Testament, he shows how God's plan to redeem humanity has always been centered on faith, not works. This message reveals the beauty of God's faithfulness, the depth of His grace,...

In this sermon, Pastor TJ teaches from Romans 4:1–8 on the doctrine of justification by faith alone , using Abraham's life as the prime example that righteousness is received through belief, not earned through works. He traces Abraham's story from God's call in Genesis 12 to the testing of his faith with Isaac, showing that Abraham's trust—not his deeds—was credited to him as righteousness. Pastor...

In this sermon from Romans 3:27–31, Paul confronts three big questions: What becomes of our boasting? Who belongs to God? And does the law still matter? He reminds us that salvation is by grace through faith alone, leaving no room for pride—our only boast is in Christ. God is not just the God of one group but Lord over all people, calling both Jews and Gentiles to faith in Him. And while we are ju...

In this sermon from Romans 3, we see the shift from bad news to good news: though all have sinned and fallen short of God's glory, Jesus has made a way for us to be justified, redeemed, and reconciled to God by grace through faith. We explore what it means to trust Christ rather than ourselves, why the cross was necessary for God's justice and mercy, and how even in seasons of doubt we can keep fo...

In this message, Pastor Blaine pauses the Roman series to address the shock, grief, and confusion surrounding recent events. Drawing from Scripture, he reminds us that violence and evil have always marked humanity, but the gospel speaks directly into our pain. He outlines ways for Christians to process tragedy: seeking true justice grounded in God's righteousness, anchoring in biblical truth rathe...

In this sermon on Romans 3:9–20, Pastor Blaine unpacks Paul's argument that all people—Jew and Gentile alike—are "under sin." By drawing from multiple Old Testament passages, Paul shows that sin has corrupted our thoughts, speech, and actions, leaving no one righteous before God. The sermon explains the doctrine of total depravity, not meaning that everyone is as sinful as possible, but that every...

In this sermon on Romans 3:1–8, Pastor Blaine explains Paul's back-and-forth with imagined critics, showing that while being Jewish brought real advantages—chiefly being entrusted with God's Word—it was never salvific. Even when many were unfaithful, God remains faithful, as seen in the covenant with Abraham and the example of David's repentance. Paul addresses slander that his gospel of grace enc...

In this sermon, Pastor Chris draws lessons on parenting from the failures of King David with his sons Amnon, Absalom, and Adonijah. David often avoided discipline, misplaced priorities, and modeled inconsistency, which led to heartbreak in his family. By contrast, biblical parenting requires vision—aiming our children toward Christ—along with clear instruction, consistent discipline, wise prioriti...

In this sermon on Romans 2:25–29, Pastor Blaine explains that outward religion—whether circumcision, baptism, or moral performance—cannot save us, because salvation is a matter of the heart. Paul dismantles the false assurances of heritage, the law, and religious rituals, showing that true belonging to God is inward and Spirit-driven. Using examples from Acts 10 and Peter's encounter with Corneliu...

In this sermon on Romans 2:17–24, Pastor Blaine confronts the danger of religious hypocrisy. Paul warns that the Jews relied on their identity, knowledge of the law, and proximity to God while failing to live consistently with His commands—boasting in God but dishonoring Him through disobedience. The message highlights that hypocrisy is not only universal in our daily sins but also uniquely danger...

Romans 2:12–16 Sermon at Eastmont Church — Discover what the Apostle Paul teaches about God's impartial judgment, the role of conscience, and the accountability of every person before Him. In this week's message, we see how whether we have the Law or not, our actions and hearts are measured by the truth of Christ. This sermon challenges us to examine our lives, respond to God's call for obedience,...

Romans 2:6–11 Sermon at Eastmont Church — In this powerful teaching, Paul reminds us that God judges every person impartially, rendering reward or consequence based on our actions. Whether seeking eternal life through perseverance in doing good or facing God's wrath for self-seeking disobedience, the message is clear: our deeds matter. Join Eastmont Church as we unpack how God's righteous judgment...