First Baptist East Students

Week 1 of our Christmas series “Why Jesus?” In this message we look at Genesis 12 and ask: Why follow Him at all? Following Jesus isn’t a transaction—it’s a covenant built on trust and obedience.

In this message, we look at the story of Samson—a man called by God but trapped by pride and poor choices. Even after his greatest failures, God wasn’t finished with him. We unpack how Samson’s final prayer, “Sovereign Lord, remember me again,” reminds us that no matter how far we’ve fallen, God still hears us, His grace restores our purpose, and He can still use us to make a difference.

Have you ever felt like you’re not ready for what God’s asking you to do—or that someone else would be better for the job? In Week 3 of our U-Turn series, we dive into the story of Gideon, a man who doubted himself long before God ever called him “mighty hero.” Even when Gideon hid in fear, God saw courage. Even when he felt weak, God showed strength. And even when he wrestled with doubt, God stil...

What if the thing that makes you feel overlooked is actually the very thing God wants to use to make an impact? In Week 2 of our U-Turn series, we look at three unexpected heroes—Ehud, Deborah, and Jael—ordinary people God used in extraordinary ways. Their stories from the book of Judges show us that God sees what others miss, works in unpredictable ways, and moves through those who trust Him. If...

Have you ever done something you knew was wrong? In our new series we are going to look at the choices we make and how to break out of this cycle of sin! Thanks for listening (or watching)!

As we wrapped up our series on James 1—The Dual Life—we heard from students sharing what God has been teaching them and offering encouragement to their peers. Huge thanks to Connor Claborn, Natalie Miller, Julianne Evans, and Emma Kirby for leading us in such an impactful way. Thanks for listening (or watching)!

Are you passing the test—or just pretending? In James 1:26–27, we’re given three clear ways to see if our faith is genuine: the way we talk, the way we treat people, and the way we live set apart. In this message, we unpack the test of the tongue, the test of compassion, and the test of separation. From controlling our words, to showing real love to the overlooked, to staying unstained from the wo...

We all know what it's like to look in a mirror - it shows the truth about us. James says God's Word works the same way. It reflects who we really are, not who we pretend to be. The challenge is whether we will walk away unchanged or let God transform us. Real faith is more than hearing; it's living. It listens before reacting, clears out sin, puts God's Word into practice and discovers real freedo...

Temptation whispers "just once." But one step can set off the whole trap. Want to break free? Listen in and find out.

This Wednesday night live we kicked off our new series The Dual Life in the book of James. Pressure from school, friends, sports, and life can expose what’s really inside us—our trials, our doubts, and our perspective. In James 1:1–12, we see that trials reveal the dual life, doubt exposes it, and God reshapes our perspective so we can live with real faith under pressure.

Have you ever walked into a room full of people and still felt unseen? We dive into Luke 19:1–10 and the story of Zacchaeus to discover three powerful truths: we’re all searching for something, Jesus sees us and knows our name, and only He can truly change our lives. If you’ve ever wondered whether you matter or if God notices you—this message is for you.

It’s our first night back for the new school year, and we kicked things off with a big question: What’s my purpose? Justin walks us through our church’s mission statement—Connecting people to Jesus, His community, and His mission—and our student ministry values: Go, Grow, Build. We talked about: Why connecting to Jesus is the foundation of everything The importance of community and choosing the ri...

Andrea and Olivia share their testimony

Ryan Mitchell shares his testimony and what God has put on his heart.

Makenna Puccini and Brenna Boyle share their testimony!

Final WNL at the Pavilion Shaun, Julianne, David, Aivan, Jackson, Danika and Ava share their testimony!

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Sara Robinson gives her testimony and we look at the parable of the lost sheep in Matthew 18.

Ethan gives his testimony and we look at the parable of the lost sheep in Luke 15.

Have you ever felt like someone was out to get you? We are in a battle and sometimes we don't even realize it. This week we talk about the armor of God and where we might be lacking. Join us in listening to this weeks message! You can follow along with the notes through the link here: https://www.bible.com/events/49441295

Have you ever felt like someone was out to get you? We are in a battle and sometimes we don't even realize it. This week we talk about who are enemy is, what he wants, how he attacks, but ultimately why he loses. Join us in listening to this weeks message! You can follow along with the notes through the link here: https://www.bible.com/events/49437995

This week we dive into Ephesians 5:1–21 and unpack what it means to live fully committed to Jesus. From reflecting Christ in our actions, to living set apart, walking in the light, and making wise moves—faith isn’t just what we believe, it’s how we live. Are you all in, or just blending in?