Eastview Baptist Church Teaching Podcast

"The Cost of the Call: Surrender, Power, and Legacy" Main Texts : 1 Kings 19:19-21, 2 Kings 2:1-15 Big Idea : God’s call on your life requires radical surrender, relentless pursuit, and the power of the Holy Spiritto carry forward Christ’s mission. I.  The Call : Radical Surrender to God’s Mission Text : 1 Kings 19:19-21 Key Point : God's call often comes when we least expect it, and it requires c...

"Be Hopeful / Be Hope-Filled" Vision Statement :  To make disciples who embody the hope of Christ, living missionally in community, as Jesus did with His disciples. HOPE - Be Hopeful/Hope-Filled Be unapologetically in love with Jesus Christ and His message of redemption for a lost and dying world. Be faithfully abounded to the Word of God and its governance of our lives in unity with the empowerme...

This special message from 1 Kings 19 is from the SC Baptist Convention annual Pastor's Conference delivered by Dr. Richard Blackaby.

“Courage in the Storm: Standing Strong in Times of Crisis” Title :  Faith in the Fire                        Text : 1 Kings 18:20-46 Theme : True faith (faith by fire) trusts God to show up in impossible circumstances, calling us to bold prayer, unwavering confidence, and full surrender to His power. Big Idea : Faith that is tested in the fire (James 1:2-4) reveals the power and glory of the one t...

“Be Hopeful – A Vision for 2025 at Eastview Baptist Church”   Core Passage: Romans 15:13 (ESV) - “May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing, so that by the power of the Holy Spirit you may abound in hope.”   HOPE - Be Hopeful Be unapologetically in love with Jesus Christ and His message of redemption for a lost and dying world.  Be faithfully abounded to the Word of God and...

“Courage in the Storm: Standing Strong in Times of Crisis” Week 1: “Called to Confront”           The Rise of Ahab and Jezebel’s Influence (1 Kings 16:29–17:24) Core Passage:  James 5:16-18 - “ 16 Therefore confess your sins to each other and pray for each other so that you may be healed.  The prayer of a righteous man has great power to prevail .  17 Elijah was a man just like us .  He prayed ear...

Thank you for joining us today! We hope that you will enjoy. Please help us make this resource more easily accessible to those you love by like, share, subscribing and by leaving a comment. We love you all, God bless!   Today's teaching text is Ephesians 4:17-24. Our hope with teaching through the Book of Ephesians is to put practicality to the strategies we learn relating to community missions. T...

Crossroads: Living Out “The Way”       Mark 10:13-22  "The Freedom of Childlike Faith: Trusting God with Everything" Point 1: A Childlike Heart is the Key to the Kingdom (verses 14-15) In a society where children were seen as 'lesser' or insignificant, Jesus elevates them, saying the Kingdom belongs to such as these.  Childlike faith is the opposite of self-sufficiency . It’s a posture of  opennes...

Thank you for joining us today! We hope that you will enjoy. Please help us make this resource more easily accessible to those you love by like, share, subscribing and by leaving a comment. We love you all, God bless!   Today's teaching text is Ephesians 4:17-24. Our hope with teaching through the Book of Ephesians is to put practicality to the strategies we learn relating to community missions. T...

"For Better or Worse: God’s Blueprint for Marriage"              Sacredness of Marriage Theme:  The Sacredness of Marriage  Core Value:  Covenant Faithfulness  Key Verses: “They said, “Moses permitted us to write divorce papers and send her away.” But Jesus told them, “He wrote this command for you because of the hardness of your hearts.” Mark 10:4-5 CSB “Therefore what God has joined together, le...

Thank you for joining us today! We hope that you will enjoy. Please help us make this resource more easily accessible to those you love by like, share, subscribing and by leaving a comment. We love you all, God bless!   Today's teaching text is Ephesians 4:14-16. Our hope with teaching through the Book of Ephesians is to put practicality to the strategies we learn relating to community missions. T...

Crossroads: Living Out “The Way”  Mark 9:38-50  "All In: Radical Choices for a Holy Life" Main Theme:   Radical Discipleship .          Core Value:  Holiness.          Key Practice:  Radical Obedience Main Teaching Principles: 1.     Cutting Off What Causes Sin:  The seriousness of sin and the call to radical holiness. 2.     Salt and Peace:  The importance of maintaining both purity and peace wit...

Crossroads: Living Out “The Way  " Mark 9:30-37 "The Upside-Down Kingdom: Greatness Redefined" Scripture Reading & Exegesis Read  Mark 9:30-37 . Set the Scene : "Jesus and His disciples are on their way through Galilee, but this is more than just a casual journey. Jesus is intentionally taking time away from the crowds to teach His disciples something crucial. For the second time, He predicts...

"O Faithless Generation: When Belief Battles Doubt" Verse Breakdown : •      Verse 14-16: Jesus encounters a crowd, arguing with the disciples. It’s the typical scene of disorder that often surrounds moments of spiritual battle. People are confused and doubting the disciples’ ability to help. •       Verse 17-18: A desperate father brings his son, who has been possessed by an unclean spirit that r...

Reflections on Gratitude In Times of Trouble

The R.E.S.T. Method Overview The R.E.S.T. method presents a four-part scriptural framework to help believers overcome anxiety and depression through God’s Word: R:  Release control to God (Philippians 4:6-7). E:  Embrace God’s promises (2 Corinthians 1:20). S:  Seek God’s presence daily (Psalm 16:11). T:  Trust in God’s timing (Isaiah 40:31). The R.E.S.T. method is not a quick fix but a spiritual...

Sermon Summary: This sermon explores the transfiguration of Jesus as described in Mark 9, emphasizing the revelation of Christ's divine nature and His supreme authority over the law and prophets. The pastor highlights the importance of recognizing Jesus as the Son of God, the necessity of personal transformation for believers, and the challenge of moving beyond mere verbal profession to a life...

Thank you for joining us today! We hope that you will enjoy. Please help us make this resource more easily accessible to those you love by like, share, subscribing and by leaving a comment. We love you all, God bless!   Today's teaching text is Ephesians 4:11-13. Our hope with teaching through the Book of Ephesians is to put practicality to the strategies we learn relating to community mission...

Crossroads: Living Out “The Way”       Mark 8:31-9:1   "The Crossroad: Choosing the Way of the Cross" I. Messianic Revelation and the Suffering Son of Man (Mark 8:31-33) Verse 31: The Messianic Expectation in the Old Testament:  The title “Son of Man” draws directly from the prophecies of Daniel 7:13-14, where the Son of Man is depicted as a glorious, divine figure who is given authority...

Thank you for joining us today! We hope that you will enjoy. Please help us make this resource more easily accessible to those you love by like, share, subscribing and by leaving a comment. We love you all, God bless!   Today's teaching text is Ephesians 4:11-13. Our hope with teaching through the Book of Ephesians is to put practicality to the strategies we learn relating to community mission...

Crossroads: Living Out “The Way”  – Week 2 Mark 8:22-30    Sermon Title:   "Seeing Clearly: The Journey from Doubt to Confession" I. The Condition of Man for Unbelief (Mark 8:22-26) Text Explanation: Jesus and His disciples arrive in Bethsaida, and a blind man is brought to Jesus. The man’s blindness represents the spiritual blindness of humanity. Jesus takes the man outside the village—...

Thank you for joining us today! We hope that you will enjoy. Please help us make this resource more easily accessible to those you love by like, share, subscribing and by leaving a comment. We love you all, God bless!   Today's teaching text is Ephesians 4:7-10. Our hope with teaching through the Book of Ephesians is to put practicality to the strategies we learn relating to community missions...

Crossroads Week 1:   "Beware of Blind Spots: Missing God’s Signs" Main Teaching Points: Mark 8:11-13 –  The Pharisees’ Demand for a Sign Mark 8:14-16 –  The Disciples’ Misunderstanding Mark 8:17-21 –  Jesus Confronts Their Blindness Verse 11, The Pharisees come demanding a sign, but not just a sign or miracle (there were an abundance of “miracle workers” in the society, but they require...

"Fan or Follower? What It Means to Be a Christian" Week 4: “From Prayer to Practice: Making Earth Like Heaven” Theme:  Living on Earth as in Heaven  Big Idea:  Christians are called to live out the values of God's Kingdom here on earth. Key Practice:  Acting justly, loving mercy, and walking humbly with God. Core Values of a “Christian”: Kingdom-minded living. Justice, mercy, and hum...

What Is A “Christian”: A follower of Jesus who leaves a lasting impact of Kingdom-centric legacy. A “Christian” is a multiplying disciple,  a disciple who makes disciples .  Big Idea Recap:   Authentic Christianity  isn’t just about personal faith; it’s (also, in addition) about passing that faith to the next generation and raising up leaders  who will continue the work of the Kingdom . (Cyclical...