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Pastor Luke preached from Exodus 19 about our Covenantal God. Our Covenantal God expects: His people to continually remember His salvation, His people to fully obey His commands, and His people to always be His holy nation. The main idea was, "Being in a covenant relationship changes who we are and how we live."Video available: https://youtu.be/Ie5…

Pastor Luke preached from Exodus 16 about how the Lord abundantly provided for the Israelites. He said that "Our abundant God wants us to know He is trustworthy."Video available: https://youtu.be/ulgzHGDj9Xw?si=4K2Z4_RXWva4duEm&t=1155Av East Bend Church

Pastor Luke preached about how the Lord saved the Israelites from Egypt, in Exodus 13-15. The main idea was, "The Lord is the only One who delivers people from death."Av East Bend Church

The message from Exodus 12 was given by Don Patterson, who is our regional pastor with Evana Network. He gave 7 bridges from Passover to Jesus. He said, "Today, we celebrate the God who provides, We recognize when Jesus paid our price. We are reminded to take Jesus in."Av East Bend Church

Pastor Luke preached about God's power displayed in Egypt in the 10 Plagues, from Exodus 5-11. The main idea was, "God's power shows all people that He alone is to be worshiped."Av East Bend Church

Pastor Luke's message, from Exodus 3-4, was about Moses' interaction with our God who personally reveals His plans, His name, and His power. God equips people to accomplish His will in His name.Av East Bend Church

Pastor Luke began a new series called, "Excerpts from Exodus" with a message about God's faithfulness in Exodus 1-2. He said, "Our faithful God is working even when we don’t see it."Av East Bend Church

Pastor Luke preached the Gospel of Jesus as we celebrate our Risen Savior on Easter Sunday, by answering the questions: "Who is God?" "Who am I?" "How is Jesus unique?" What does it mean to follow Jesus?" and "Why is this important?"Av East Bend Church

In the fith Gospel thread, Pastor Luke shared about eternity, from the book "Gospel Threads." Hell is a place of continual rebellion and a final separation. Heaven is a place of Full Reconciliation, Complete Restoration, and an Ultimate Reunion. Our choice is: live without Christ now and die without Christ forever or die with Christ now and live wi…

Elder, Greg Liestman, preached about living by faith instead of fear and our need for repentance.Av East Bend Church

Pastor Luke preached a message about what Jesus did to rescue us from our sin. Using David Platt's book "Gospel Threads" he said that Jesus lived the life we could not live, Jesus died the death we deserved to die, and Jesus conquered the enemy we cannot conquer.Av East Bend Church

Pastor Luke preached a message about the problem we all have with sin. A sobering reality: We have rebelled against God, we are separated from God, and we are dead without God.Av East Bend Church

Pastor Luke began a new sermon series called "Gospel Threads" with the message about the character of God. He said, "God’s holiness and justice require a payment only He can graciously provide."Av East Bend Church

Pastor Luke preached about our mission as Jesus' disciples to develop disciples. The main idea was, "Disciples who follow Jesus together, develop disciples."Av East Bend Church

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Pastor Luke shared how the key to unity is praying in the Spirit, as "praying in the Spirit builds unity in Christ."Av East Bend Church

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Pastor Luke preached about the inexpressible joy that we can have in Jesus. He said that "Those who rejoice in Christ’s salvation are filled with joy!"Av East Bend Church

There was panel discussion wrapping up how the New Testament Challenge was this fall. Rich Schrock lead the panel of Gaby Good, Mark Ingold, Matt Kreeb, and Amy Schrock.Av East Bend Church

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Pastor Luke shared about the vastness of God's love, saying, "The loving Father fills His family to live full of love."Av East Bend Church

Today's message was the about the birth of our Savior, Jesus Christ, from the accounts in Matthew 1-2 and Luke 2.Av East Bend Church

Pastor Luke preached about the peace that the Lord gives. He said, "The God of peace is present with those who embrace His peace."Av East Bend Church

For the first week of Advent, Pastor Luke preached about hope all believers have in Christ.Av East Bend Church

Pastor Luke preached about what the Holy Spirit did in the early church from Acts 2. The main idea was, "When believers follow Jesus together, God draws people to Himself."Av East Bend Church

Pastor Luke preached about the gift of the Holy Spirit, that Jesus gave His followers. The main idea was, "The Holy Spirit helps believers love and obey God."Av East Bend Church

Pastor Luke preached about Jesus' upside down kingdom, preaching from John 12:20-36. The main idea was, "Jesus didn’t give His life for us to keep living ours."Av East Bend Church

Our regional pastor from Evana Network, Don Patterson preached from Matthew 18.Av East Bend Church

Pastor Luke preached from Mark 9 about Jesus' encounter with a father who had unbelief. The main idea was, "Jesus has the power to restore what has been broken."Av East Bend Church

Pastor Luke preached from Luke 6:17-36 say, "Jesus calls followers to a radical way, bringing blessings for all eternity."Av East Bend Church

Pastor Luke began the series "Encountering Jesus in the Gospels" by preaching from Mark 1. The main idea was, "Repentance is required to be part of the Kingdom of God."Av East Bend Church

Pastor Luke preached from Joshua 1 about how those who soak in God's Word, live courageously for and with the Lord.Av East Bend Church

Pastor Luke preached about choosing God's Word. He said, "Those who choose to live by God’s Word, enjoy blessings from Him."Av East Bend Church

Pastor Luke preached about the importance of reading our Bibles, challenging us to prioritize it. He said, "Those who listen and follow the Words of life, grow in abundant life."Av East Bend Church

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Pastor Luke preached about humility from Romans 12 and said that "Humility is crucial when using your gifts."Av East Bend Church

Pastor Luke preached about leadership from 1 Timothy 3. He said that "Leaders worth following lead by seeking the best for others."Av East Bend Church

Our nine person mission team shared about their experience of serving in Nicaragua, with Tesoros de Dios (God's Treasures). Ellen Rosenberger spoke about the theme verse of Tesoros de Dios, found in 2 Corinthians 4:7.Av East Bend Church

Duane Eby finished his 2 part series on biblical pacifism. Todays sermon is called, "A Cross Examination of Biblical Pacifism."Av East Bend Church

This week Duane Eby started a 2 part sermon series where he explores and talks about biblical pacifism. This weeks sermon is called, "A Case for Biblical Pacifism."Av East Bend Church

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Pastor Luke preached from Romans 12 about followers of Jesus worshiping the Lord with our whole selves as living sacrifices. He said, "Spiritual worship is a response of God’s mercy. Spiritual worship is being living sacrifices. Spiritual worship sets us apart, which pleases God."Av East Bend Church

The message from our youth and delegates, who went to Evana Network’s ReGen 2023, was from Romans 12:2 abouting being transformed.Av East Bend Church

Pastor Luke preached about Jesus being with us in the hard times. He said that dark valleys are certain to come. ‎Fear vanishes when we sense the presence of our Shepherd. ‎God’s presence gives us comfort.Av East Bend Church

Pastor Luke recapped what was talked about at Vacation Bible School this week; Jesus is holy, trustworthy, forgiving, worth following, and Jesus is for everyone!Av East Bend Church