Eastside Church Podcast

"In him we were also chosen, having been predestined according to the plan of him who works out everything in conformity with the purpose of his will..." Ephesians 1:11 This morning Pastor Russ continued our new series on the book of Ephesians and how God has a plan.

"Praise be to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who has blessed us in the heavenly realms with every spiritual blessing in Christ." Ephesians 1:3 This morning Pastor Russ started a new series on the book of Ephesians and how we can be a church like Jesus!

"Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, because I am lowly and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls." Matthew 11:29 CSB This weekend we heard from Pastor Jun Kwak as he spoke on 1 Kings 12:1-15 and listening to God through prayer.

This morning Pastor Russ continued our series on chaos by speaking about the importance of community and meaningful relationships.

Then Jesus declared, “I am the bread of life. Whoever comes to me will never go hungry, and whoever believes in me will never be thirsty." - John 6:35 We hope you're encouraged by the message. First, we hear testimony on the importance of encountering Jesus and transformative community, followed by Pastor Russ speaking on John 6.

This morning for Palm Sunday, Pastor Russ spoke on remembering that in the midst of difficulty, God is in charge.

"For this is the will of God, your sanctification." - 1 Thessalonians 4:3 This morning Pastor Russ spoke on growth and becoming sanctified or set apart for Jesus.

"Grace and peace be yours in abundance through the knowledge of God and of Jesus our Lord." 2 Peter 1:2 This weekend we had a special guest speaker, Tammy Dunahoo who is the Executive Dean at George Fox's Portland Seminary. She spoke out of 2 Peter 1 about learning, knowledge, and wisdom as a follower of Christ.

"Surely your goodness and love will follow me all the days of my life, and I will dwell in the house of the Lord forever." - Psalm 23:6 This morning Pastor Russ spoke on trusting Jesus, our shepherd who leaves the 99 to pursue us.

"Iron sharpens iron, and one man sharpens another. Whoever tends a fig tree will eat its fruit, and he who guards his master will be honored. As in water face reflects face, so the heart of man reflects the man." - Proverbs 27: 17-19 This morning Pastor Russ spoke on Proverbs 27 as he shared about the importance of friendship centered on Jesus.

"...and hope does not put us to shame, because God's love has been poured into our hearts through the Holy Spirit who has been given to us." Romans 5:5 ESV This morning Pastor Trey spoke on how we can rejoice in the midst of suffering as followers of Jesus. We have confidence knowing that we have already won, and through God we gain the strength to keep going.

Walk in freedom knowing you are forgiven by God! This morning Pastor Russ spoke on the story of David and Bathsheba out of 2 Samuel 11 and what we can do when we make a mistake (and then make it worse).

"They triumphed over him by the blood of the Lamb and by the word of their testimony..." - Revelation 12:11 This morning Pastor Russ spoke on Revelation 12:1-9, 13-17 and how we can overcome Satan's rage by the blood of the Lamb.

"so we, though many, are one body in Christ, and individually members one of another." - Romans 12:5 For the last day of our 21 Days of Prayer + Fasting 2024 we celebrated breaking the fast with worship, water baptisms, praise reports, fellowship, and a potluck after service! Additionally, Pastor Russ shared a short message on belonging. The theme for Day 21 of our 21 Days of Prayer + Fasting 2024 is 'Strength to Soar' (Colossians 1:11-14).

Happy "4th" Sunday, Eastside! We're so glad you've joined us for church this morning! Normally here at Eastside we set aside 5th Sundays for special service but this time around we moved our last 5th Sunday from December 31 to January 28. This way we could celebrate the end of our 21 Days of Prayer + Fasting with worship, baptisms, fellowship, and a "Break Fast" themed potluck after service.

This is between you and God. Today Pastor Russ spoke about wrestling with God in reference to the story of Jacob in Genesis 32:22-32. Today's theme for Day 14 of our 21 Days of Prayer + Fasting 2024 is 'No Longer Condemned' (Colossians 2:13-15).

Never take for granted the gift of God's grace. Today we celebrated and honored our Youth Pastor Charis as we heard her final message on staff here at Eastside. Today's theme for Day 7 of our 21 Days of Prayer + Fasting 2024 was 'On Our Knees' (Ephesians 3:7-21).

"Let us consider, then, let us ponder, let us resolve how we may live according to these instructions. Let us exert ourselves in every way possible. If we set our lives in order, I promise you that we will see a great deliverance in answer to our prayers." - John Chrysostom This morning we kicked off 2024 by writing our annual Letters to Jesus and hearing a message from Pastor Russ on fasting as we prepare to start our annual 21 Days of Prayer + Fasting tomorrow!

"Many are the plans in a person's heart, but it is the LORD's purpose that prevails." Proverbs 19:21 Our series for Christmas titled 'Peace with No End' is all about finding peace in the midst of our circumstances. The title is in reference to Isaiah 9:6-7 where it describes "the greatness of his government and peace there will be no end." Join us this Christmas as we celebrate the birth of our Savior and remember that true peace can only be found in Him.

"The Advent season is a season of waiting, but our whole life is an Advent season, that is, a season of waiting for the last Advent, for the time when there will be a new heaven and a new earth.” – Dietrich Bonhoeffer Our series for Christmas titled 'Peace with No End' is all about finding peace in the midst of our circumstances. The title is in reference to Isaiah 9:6-7 where it describes "the greatness of his government and peace there will be no end." Join us this Christmas as we celebrate the birth of our Savior and remember that true peace can only be found in Him.