Eastview Students: High School

COUNTERCULTURE is back! In this episode, Zach and Cooper highlight what to expect in upcoming episodes.

In our fourth week talking about being All In, Zach dives into being generous givers for the Kingdom (9/18/22). *Due to audio issues, we unfortunately were unable to post week 3*

As Christians, we are called to make disciples. In the second week of our "All In" study, Pastor Zach dives into making disciples, and loving people around us. Who are the people that you are feeling called to witness to? How can we pray for God to open up doors for them to hear the Good News? (9/4/22)

In the first week of our all-church study "All In," Zach dives into sharing your faith and how we are called to be witnesses in the different places that we find ourselves. Where are you uniquely located that you can help share the Gospel? Maybe it's your school, your club, or your sports team? This week, our hope is that you are better equipped and encouraged to go and show these people the love...

This week, pastor Zach explores the difference between religion and relationship, and answers the question: "Isn't Christianity just another religion?" (6/19/22)

This week, four senior students answer questions about following Jesus in High School (5/22/22).

This Sunday, guest preacher Ben Miller (ISU Encounter) talks about faith, miracles & signs, and the importance of seeking God (5/15/22).

This week, Zach encourages us with a message about faith, belief, and wrestling with doubt.

This week, Zach delivers an encouraging message about maintaining faith, hope, and trust in Jesus, even when life is really difficult (5/1/22).

What does it look like to follow Jesus everyday? How many of us (wrongly) assume that we have to earn our salvation? This week, pastors Rich, Kim, and Cooper tackle these topics, as well as other questions regarding having a relationship with Jesus (4/24/22).

This Sunday, Zach delivers a powerful message about the crucifixion of Christ (4/3/22).

This week, Zach talks about the beating and mocking that Jesus endured before the cross. It is in this brutal punishment meant only for the worst of criminals that we find the incredible love of Jesus. That he would take our punishment so that we might walk in the freedom of life forever with Him. It’s the kind of love that changes everything for us (3/27/22).

This week, Regan preaches out of Mark 15 on the story of Jesus being handed over by Pilate to be crucified. In the midst of His trial, Jesus' shows His love, peace, and humility, especially when a murderer named Barabbas was released instead of Him. Jesus endured His torturous death out of his immense love for all sinners, and we can live with hope knowing that, no matter what we've done, His love...

This week, Zach talks about the trial of Jesus before the Jewish council. This trial was unfair, full of insane accusations, and hard to read. And yet, we must come to understand that this should be our trial. And unlike Jesus, we are guilty. This week, Zach talks about how Jesus took our place and proved his love for us by defending us and forgiving us of our wrongs. (3/13/22)

In life, we go through hard and scary things. The truth is, this world is messed up, and we can sometimes feel betrayed, hurt, and overwhelmed. Jesus understands what this is like, because of what he went through when he was willingly arrested, as recorded in Mark 14. Zach encourages us this week to stick with Jesus in the midst of hard things, and that His power is with us as we walk through thes...

This week, Zach looks at Jesus’ prayer in the garden the night before he heads to the cross. This moment changes everything for us because it shows that Jesus went through the deepest emotions and pain we face today. We take comfort in knowing he understands how we feel, and we get to see just how much he loves us. He was willing to be in this much agony so that we wouldn’t have to. If you looking...

This week, our friend Annie Brzezinski kicks off our new series "This Changes Everything." We'll be diving into the stories surrounding the cross and the resurrection, and how they drastically change our stories. In this week's sermon, Annie kicks off the series with an encouraging message about love, forgiveness, and the act of taking communion. (2/20/22)

This week, Zach unpacks the church-wide vision, called "Love McClean County." What does it look like to love every person, every business, and every school in McLean county? As High School students, we have the opportunity to love people in our schools, clubs, and sports teams, and Zach encourages us to follow the commandments found in Mark 12 (Love God, Love People).

We, like Peter, all have a tendency to deny Jesus. Whether with our silence or with our lifestyle. As those with the good news of Jesus, what does it look like to show others we follow Him? In this sermon, we will learn to show that we are followers of Jesus. But more important, know we can be because all of our failures are gone and done with. (2/6/22)

Join us for a special Counterculture episode where we sit down with Taylor Brown (CIY, Rough Terrain Studios) and talk about following Jesus.

This week, Zach talks about Peters response to Jesus being arrested. Instead of looking to Jesus and following his plan, he pulls out a sword and start swinging. In the moments where we feel prone to temptation/sin, instead of lashing out, we should look to Jesus. (1/30/22)

Life is hard. So many of us face really difficult challenges, and it can be easy to feel discouraged and overwhelmed. This week, Matt encourages us to stop facing these things alone! God is ready to meet us in the midst of our hardships in life. As we navigate the hard things in life, let's turn to God in prayer. He's listening, and He loves us so much. (1/23/22)

This week, Zach talks about Peter’s failure to make a promise he can’t keep. So often we approach following Jesus with an “I got it” attitude. But, when we rely on ourselves, instead of Jesus, we get a greater failure because of myself. We need more of a “Jesus help me approach.” Zach talks about how we can do that and how we can also find hope that even when we do fail, Jesus is there to meet us...

How often do we make assumptions about Jesus that aren't true? How often do we follow man-made ideas of Jesus, instead of following who Jesus actually is? As we kick off the new year, we also are kicking off a new series called "Failing Fearlessly," where we'll dive into the different redemptive failures of the apostle Peter. This week, Zach tackles these questions above, while encouraging us that...

This week, Matt preaches from the perspective of the paralyzed man in Mark 2:1-12. Do you feel stuck in your sin? This is a story of redemption, restoration, and forgiveness, and we hope that it is encouraging for you this week! (12/12/21)