East Bend Mennonite Church

Pastor Luke preached about the inviation to rest, which Jesus offers His followers. The main idea was, "Jesus offers you the rest you think you don't need."

Pastor Luke preached about the fourth command from the 10 Commandments; keeping the Sabbath Day. The main idea was, "Stopping is the way to start Sabbath rest."

On Easter Sunday, we worship Jesus, the Resurrected Messiah, who defeated death to bring you life. You no longer have to be dead in your sins. You can have an abundant life in a Living Savior. You can have a secured hope for eternal life.

Pastor Luke preached about Jesus, the Radical Messiah, who was celebrated as King, in Matthew 21. He said, "Our Radical Messiah brings an unexpected salvation."

Pastor Luke preached about Jesus telling his disciples that He, the Messiah will be rejected, die and be resurrected, and also what is required to be His followers. The main idea was, "You can either reject your will or reject Jesus as Lord."

Pastor Luke began a series leading up to Easter about Jesus, the Messiah. In Matthew 16, Peter declares that Jesus is the Messiah. The main idea was, "Jesus, the revealed Son of God, came to save all people."

Pastor Luke preached from Revelation 3 about the letter to the church in Laodicea. Actions show the temperature of our passion for Jesus, self-sufficiency misses what Jesus offers, and repentance is the key to life with Jesus. The main idea was, "Jesus is ready for us to be hot and ready."

Pastor Luke shared two faulty ways of how we sometimes related to God: Life For God and Life From God and talked about God's invitation of life WITH God. The main idea was, "A healthy relationship with God enjoys Him more than what He gives."

Pastor Luke shared two faulty ways of how we sometimes related to God: Life Uncer God and Life Over God. Living WITH God is the view that is about accepting His invitation to be in relationship with Him. The main idea was, "A healthy relationship with God doesn't use Him to get what we want."

Ellen Rosenberger shared from John 15:4-5 about living life WITH Jesus. Some of the youth shared about what they learned at Ice Camp, which was from this topic.

Pastor Luke preached from John 15 about Jesus warning His followers of the opposition they will face. The main idea was, "Though not accepted by the world, followers of Jesus belong to Him."

Pastor Luke continued the series, "Following Jesus Together" by preaching about Jesus' followers living according to His Word. He said, "As believers walk in friendship with Jesus they live according to His Word."

Pastor Luke preached about loving like Jesus, saying, "Loving like Jesus happens when you're full of Jesus' love." Fully receiving His Love, greely giving your life, and faithfully obeying His teaching.

Pastor Luke began the new year with a series about following Jesus together. He preached from John 15 about abiding in Jesus. He said, "Before going, stay and get filled with Jesus' love."

In our candle light service, we celebrated the birth of Jesus Christ, on that Holy Night 2,000 years ago. Pastor Luke shared how looking a candy cane can show how much Jesus loves you.

Pastor Luke preached about Jesus being the greatest gift to savor, save and share. He said, "Because Jesus came to us, we get to go and share His love with others."

This East Bend Christmas Program includes monologues from the characters in the story of Jesus' birth, special music, and testimonies of how the Lord has transformed their lives.

Pastor Luke preached about the angels appearing to a group of ordinary shepherds, to announce the birth of Jesus, the Savior. Shepherds were usually rejected socially and often rejected spiritually, but these shepherds experienced God's favor and His peace. The main idea was, "All people can experience the peace that Jesus brings."

Pastor Luke began an advent series about the announcements from the angels. In this first message about what the angel said to both Mary and Joseph, we find that "Hope is possible for believers, because nothing is impossible with God."

The book of James was closed out by a message from Jim Phillips of Live Your Mission.

Executive Director of Seek N Find Ministries, Mike Roberts, preached about what it looks like to live being mission minded.

Pastor Luke preached from James 5 about how believers are to have patience, no matter their circumstances. The main idea was, "Believers patiently receive eternal treasures rather than take temporary pleasures."

In this message, Pastor Luke preached James 4 about how we need to submit to the Lord. He said, "Living for ourselves always opposes living God's way."

Brian Zeifang from Jesus Is The Way Ministry, came and shared how God is working and preached about living a new way of life in Christ. Michael, from Jesus Is The Way, shared his testamony.

Pastor Luke preached from James 3 about two types of wisdom: wisdom from above and earthly wisdom. The main idea was, "Wisdom from above doesn't exalt those below."

Pastor Luke preached from James 2:14-26 about faith. Claiming faith doesn't mean it's saving faith. Faith without actions is dead and useless. The results of a saving faith are evident by actions. The main idea was, "Actions are the proof of genuine faith."

Pastor Luke preached from the end of James 1 about being doers of God's Word. True faith humbly receives God's Word, continually obeys God's Word, and actively lives out God's Word. The main idea was, "How you live outside usually reveals what's inside."

Pastor Luke preached from the book of James about temptations. The main idea was, "Don't trick yourself that God's good isn't good enough."

Pastor Luke began a new series on the book of James, called "Active Faith." In the first part of the book James is about the trials that believers face. Trials can produce perseverance and can lead to prayer, and can give perspective. The main idea was, "Enduring trials reminds believers to think eternally."

Pastor Luke preached Apostle Paul's benediction in 2 Corinthians about the Lord's blessing of being with us. The main idea was "God's grace, love and fellowship is everything we truly need."

Pastor Luke concluded the series about the parable of the sower by preaching from Jeremiah 17, what a thriving life looks like. He said, "A life trusting in the Lord cultivates a life that thrives."

Pastor Luke preached from Matthew 13 about having listening ears to Jesus' message. He said that "God's message is not hidden to those who are listening."

The importance of forgivness!

Pastor Luke preached about the plants that were fruitful, from Jesus' Parable of the Sower in Matthew 13. He said, "God's message greatly multiplies when it's truly understood."

Pastor Luke preached from Matthew 13:7 and 22, about the worries and worldly pleasures that choke out God's message. He said, "God's message gets choked when it's not embraced."

Pastor Luke preached about the second part of Jesus' parable of the sower in Matthew 13. He said, "God's message gets scorched when it's not well grounded."

Lead Elder, Duane Eby, preached from 1 Thessalonians 4:9-12 about how Christians are instructed to live a quiet life.

Pastor Luke preached from the first part of Jesus' parable of the sower, in Matthew 13. He said, "Main Idea: Our adversary destroys God's message when it's not understood."

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=1155

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."

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."