Eastside Church Podcast

This week, Pastor Russ unpacks how Jesus responded to injustice. Discover how His righteous anger defended the mistreated and brought healing, showing us how to channel our emotions with purpose.

What a memorable 4th Sunday at Eastside Church! Celebrating water baptisms was a powerful reminder of the new life we have in Jesus. From heartfelt worship to meaningful moments of fellowship, it was a joy to gather as a church family. God is moving in our community, and we’re expectant for what’s ahead! Join us next Sunday, we’d love to see you there!

This week, Pastor Russ shares how we can follow Jesus' example in winning the battle against anxiety. Learn how talking to God, seeking support, and addressing our feelings can lead to lasting peace in the midst of life’s challenges.

In this week’s sermon by Pastor Russ, we explored emotions through the lens of Jesus’ compassion in Luke 7:11–16, showing how His example teaches us to navigate joy, sadness, and more.

Pastor Jun delivers an inspiring message about Jesus as the ultimate Shepherd, a God who shows deep compassion for the crowds, caring for them as sheep without a shepherd.

Pastor Meagan invites us to reflect on “God Moments” as we close out the year. These moments remind us to pause, fill our hearts with joy, and strengthen our faith in God's goodness. Explore how remembering God’s works can anchor us in trust and hope. Pastor Trey also shares powerful insights from Matthew, encouraging us to carry these truths into the new year. Take time to reflect with us and par...

This week, Pastor Russ continues our Advent series, “The Weary World Rejoices,” with a focus on “The Everlasting Father.” Join us as we celebrate the transformative hope found in the Savior who reigns with justice, righteousness, and unending peace.

This week, Pastor Russ continues our Advent series “The Weary World Rejoices” with a focus on “The Mightiest Gift.” Together, we’ll celebrate the unexpected gift of Jesus—the Savior who brings light, peace, and redemption to our weary world.

This Advent season at Eastside, we’re embracing the powerful truth that “The Weary World Rejoices.” We’ll explore how the birth of Jesus brings hope, joy, and peace to a world walking in darkness. Isaiah proclaims, “The people walking in darkness have seen a great light; on those living in the land of deep darkness a light has dawned” (Isaiah 9:2). Despite the brokenness and despair of the world,...

Pastor Russ concludes our vision and mission sermon series by unpacking our final two core values: "contributors, not consumers" and "forming, not finished". Discover how we’re called to use our unique gifts to bring restoration to the world while embracing God’s work of making all things new in us.

In this sermon by Pastor Jun, we are challenged to live differently as followers of Christ, reflecting the character of our heavenly Father and what it means to love our enemies and love selflessly.

Join Pastor Russ as he kicks off our vision and mission series, exploring where God is leading us and who He's calling us to become as a community at Eastside.

In the final sermon of our Ephesians series, Pastor Russ unpacks Ephesians 5 to reveal God’s design for a Christ-centered marriage. Discover how Jesus' relationship with the Church serves as a practical guide for building a marriage rooted in faith.

In this sermon by Pastor Russ, we explore the Sword of the Spirit and how God’s Word equips us to stand firm in every challenge. Through Jesus’ example in the wilderness, discover how Scripture fits every hand, situation, and personality, empowering us to live boldly in faith.

In this sermon by Pastor Russ, we focus on the Helmet of Salvation and its powerful connection to joy. Discover how salvation isn’t just about our past or future, but how it brings us present joy in the Lord.

In this sermon, we explore the "Shoes of Peace" from Ephesians 6 and their role in spiritual warfare. Pastor Russ unpacks the meaning of readiness (hetoimasia) and shares practical steps to "put on" these shoes by confronting our struggles and trusting in Jesus.

In this message, Pastor Jun unpacks the significance of the 'Shield of Faith' from Ephesians 6:16 and shares practical steps on how to use faith and God’s truth as a shield against doubt, fear, and life’s toughest battles. We experienced some issues with the audio from the original livestream recording on Sunday, so have re-recorded it. Thank you for your understanding.

Every month with a 5th Sunday is a special moment for our church family to come together, and this service was no different. We had an amazing time celebrating with worship, water baptisms, and fellowship! If you missed it, be sure to join us for our next 5th Sunday gathering. We can’t wait to see you there!

Join Pastor Russ as he dives into the powerful meaning behind the 'Breastplate of Righteousness' in our ongoing series on Ephesians. Discover how this essential piece of God's armor equips us to stand firm in our faith and face life's spiritual battles.

“Finally, be strong in the Lord and in his mighty power. Put on the full armor of God, so that you can take your stand against the devil’s schemes. For our struggle is not against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the powers of this dark world and against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly realms.” – Ephesians 6:10-12 This morning, Pastor Russ cont...

"Submit to one another out of reverence for Christ." - Ephesians 5:21 Today we heard a message from our Associate Pastor Danielle Scott about Kingdom Culture and submission to our Lord Jesus Christ.

"Therefore, having put away falsehood, let each one of you speak the truth with his neighbor, for we are members one of another. Be angry and do not sin; do not let the sun go down on your anger and give no opportunity to the devil." Ephesians 4:25-27 This morning, Pastor Russ continued our series on Ephesians.

"To be made new in the attitude of your minds; and to put on the new self, created to be like God in true righteousness and holiness." Ephesians 4:23-24 This morning, Pastor Russ spoke on how we can be transformed and changed by Jesus.

"Instead, speaking the truth in love, we will in all things grow up into him who is the Head, that is, Christ." Ephesians 4:15 This morning, Pastor Russ spoke on how we can grow in maturity as Christians.

"Be kind to one another, tenderhearted, forgiving one another, as God in Christ forgave you. Therefore, be imitators of God, as beloved children." - Ephesians 4:32-5:1 Today our Youth Pastor Trey continued our series on Ephesians as we learned how to walk a life centered on Christ.