Eastern Hills Audio Podcast

In the third week of our Refocus series, we'll see Jesus at His most vulnerable — wrestling with grief, praying with raw honesty, and choosing surrender in the Garden of Gethsemane. We'll talk about what it means to take our unedited emotions to God, why spiritual maturity requires emotional honesty, and how to trust God in our moments of greatest pressure. Join us as we discover why Jesus doesn't just model faith for us — He feels with us.

With more and more people living maxed out, this week we'll explore a powerful moment where Jesus confronts our adversary—and reveals how embracing healthy limitations can lead to lasting freedom. Bring your Bible, invite a friend, and come ready for a message that might just reframe the way you see freedom and breakthrough.

This week, we'll begin with an important conversation between Jesus, Mary, and Martha—a moment that invites us to slow down, take inventory, and rediscover what matters most. You won't want to miss it!

Join us this Easter Sunday as we explore the powerful transformation from despair on Friday, to renewed hope at the sight of the empty tomb. As we follow Peter's journey, we'll reflect on the true meaning of hope.

Join us this Palm Sunday as we walk through the Triumphal Entry and confront our misconceptions about Jesus—not the king we expected or deserved, but the Savior we truly need.

Join us this Sunday as we explore God's wisdom and how it can transform our lives. In the Bible, Solomon asked God for wisdom but became distracted by wealth and lost sight of God. Jesus, on the other hand, gave everything for us. True wisdom begins with trusting Jesus, offering stability, hope, and guidance in life's challenges.

This Sunday, we discuss the timeless pursuit of wisdom, learning from Solomon's journey, and embracing the wisdom, stability, and life offered through faith in Jesus Christ. Discover how aligning with Him can transform our decisions and guide us through life's challenges.

Join us this Sunday to explore King David's journey from sin to forgiveness and how it parallels our own need for absolution. Discover the transition from Old Testament atonement rituals to the grace offered by Jesus' sacrifice. Reflect on your own moments needing forgiveness and embrace the redemption through Christ.

This Sunday, we'll talk about how David defeated Goliath and how we can face our own giants. Learn how focusing on God, like David did, helps us confront challenges instead of avoiding them. Discover the power of faith and having supportive friends as we prepare to tackle life's battles.

Join us this Sunday for an inspiring discussion on how we can shine as true reflections of God's character, unlike the distortions caused by Eli's sons. Discover how to positively represent God's image to those around us. Don't miss it!

Join us today to hear Ruth's story of acceptance and purpose through Boaz. Discover how God uses outsiders for His plans and learn ways to extend love and acceptance to those feeling left out today.

Join us today to delve into the Book of Judges. Learn how leaders like Deborah and Gideon helped Israel return to God and how we can avoid their mistakes by prioritizing God and guiding future generations. Discover how Jesus is our ultimate savior, guiding us today.

Join us today as we explore how Joshua led the Israelites to conquer their giants through faith and courage. Discover how we can face our own obstacles with strength and confidence, knowing Jesus is with us every step of the way.

Join us today as we explore how life's journey mirrors a road trip, complete with unexpected questions and the temptation to grumble. Learn how choosing gratitude and faith over complaints can shape your path and influence those traveling with you.

Join us as we explore God's invitation to dwell among the Israelites and how His guidelines fostered love for Him and each other. Discover how living these principles, as Jesus taught, enhances God's presence in our lives and inspires others to recognize us as His people. Embrace the opportunity to change the world by loving one another.

Today, discover how faith can break down life's barriers. Like the Israelites at the Red Sea, God offers us a path through fear and doubt. Join us to learn how trusting in Him transforms obstacles into opportunities.

Today, we'll explore Joseph's journey, highlighting how God can transform our stalled dreams into purpose. Even in life's unexpected challenges, we can trust that God has new dreams aligned with His plans. Join us as we embrace the better story He has for us!

Today we continue on in our series, Binge The Bible.

Today, we continue on in our series, Binge The Bible, with Pastor Leon. This week's episode is all about creation.

Today we begin a new series called, "Binge the Bible".

What would be the greatest gift you could ever receive? Join us for a special Christmas Eve message with Pastor Rob.

Join us as we wrap up our series, Advent, with special guest speaker, Robby Riggs.

We're continuing our Advent Series through the book of Luke. 

Today, we're continuing our Advent series through the book of Luke.

Corrie Ten Boom once said, "Never be afraid to trust an unknown future to a known God." This Sunday, we look at Jesus' anticipated arrival through the eyes of a skeptic who didn't grow up going to church. His account helps us better understand an essential staple of our walk in Christ.

Today, we'll explore 2 Corinthians 9:7-15 to answer the question, “How Can We Be Generous?”

Today, we'll explore 2 Corinthians 8:16-9:6 to answer the question, “Are We Willing to Be Generous?” ENGAGE Find more ways to engage with our church at --- https://easternhills.org/engage PLAN YOUR VISIT We'd love to see you in person! Plan your visit with us at --- https://easternhills.org/plan CALLED TO GIVE Help us further the mission of Eastern Hills by donating at --- https://easternhills.org/give

Today, we start a new study in 2 Corinthians, chapters 8 and 9. For the next few weeks, Pastor Leon will help us see how growing our faith in Christ can lead to generosity that stretches us and grows God's kingdom.

What does wardrobe selection have to do with the return of Christ? Find out today as we conclude our study in Romans 13.

Is the solution to having a small influence to throw out all influence? This week, we continue our study in Romans 13:8- 10, unpacking what will happen when love is a duty and a delight.

This week, the Apostle Paul will help us navigate a real tension we all experience. When honor is due, and we don't want to pick up the tab, what's next?

Today, we continue our study through Romans 13. We'll explore the tension around war: Is it ever justified? Why or why not?

This Sunday, we start a new study through Romans 13, embracing the tension we all experience when our heavenly citizenship collides with our earthly citizenship.

Author Max Lucado said, “Our prayers may be awkward. Our attempts may be feeble. But since the power of prayer is in the one who hears it and not in the one who says it, our prayers do make a difference.” This Sunday, we will focus on prayer and experiment with a few opportunities to respond.

Did you catch the Summer Olympics? The dedication of those athletes is incredible. Did you know the Apostle Paul equates our mission as Jesus' followers to a race? Today, we ask, "What would it take for us to run to win?"

How would you fill in the blank: Church is ____________. Today, we will explore the truth that God's church was meant to be so much more than a monument; he envisioned a movement.

Remember the slogan, “I don't want to grow up because I'm a Toys R Us kid?” It's a catchy jingle but a flawed approach to life. Jesus wants better for us! Today, we will discuss what Jesus has to say about our growth in Him as we unpack our mission as a church.

Today, we will hear a stand-alone message from Brad Crofoot titled "Enjoyment in Employment." We are excited to hear him bring the Word on Sunday.

This week, we wrap up our series, AKA God, as we take a closer look at the one who is our Everlasting Father. Many evaluate our Everlasting Father through their earthly Father; this Sunday, we'll consider a new perspective to help us experience new freedom and joy in Christ.

Today, August 18th, we are continuing our series "AKA God" with a message from Matthew Brazil. Matt serves as the Chairman of the board of Elders.

Today, we'll talk about the title Jesus used the most to describe Himself, and that you and I use the least when praying, singing, or talking about Him. We'll also look at what people say about Jesus, what you say about Him, and what He says about Himself to see if they all align as we learn about the "Son of Man," AKA God!

For thousands of years, God made a promise that one day there would be a savior who would come to save the world from their sin. As Matthew 1:23 says, 'He will be called Immanuel, which means God WITH Us.' This Sunday, we are going to look at how Jesus is the fulfillment of this promise and how His presence in our lives means that we are truly NEVER alone!

This Sunday, we continue our study through the names of God. Doug Bullock, former Lead Pastor of Eastern Hills Bible Church, will join us again. He'll help us better understand how we can better experience the loyal love of Yahweh through gratitude and loving the unlovely. 

This Sunday, we continue our study through the names of God. Doug Bullock, former Lead Pastor of Eastern Hills Bible Church, will join us. He'll help us better understand Yahweh, the essential one, and the importance of going to Him first.

Today, we will continue our study of the many names of God found throughout the Bible. We will be joined by Leon McKenzie, a candidate for the role of Associate Pastor of Adult Ministries and Spiritual Formation. You can learn more about Leon through his website, LeonMcKenzie.com. He will unpack the name El Shaddai. We will see that though God contextualizes who He is, He doesn't compromise who He is. Bring your Bible, notebook, and a friend. We'll see you on Sunday!

Join in as we kick off a brand new Summer series, AKA God, with a special devotional from Brad Crofoot.

Currently, Amazon offers 57,136 books with the word “leadership” in the title. Organizations invest significant resources every year in training leaders. When it comes to the local church, Jesus built a movement that is thousands of years in the making through a group of unproven leaders who needed significant development. This week, we wrap up our study in 1 Peter, considering the role of leadership in the local church.

Brian Laxamana, who is interviewing for the Adult Ministries Pastor position, will deliver the message this Sunday as we continue our study of 1 Peter. His wife, Jennine, and their one-year-old baby girl, Winona Rose, will also join him. The Laxamanas currently live in Muskegon, MI, and are excited to spend time with our church family. Please be ready to give the Laxamana family a warm welcome. 

Have you wrestled with feeling loved or chosen? We all have at some point, and if we are honest, we have asked ourselves, "Does God really love me?" This Sunday, we will break from our series in 1 Peter to answer the question, "Why does God love me?" and remember Christ's sacrifice for us through communion.

This Sunday, we will continue our study through 1 Peter. We will be joined by Michael Rome, who is interviewing for the Next Gen and Teaching Pastor position. His wife, Anna, and his two sons, Chancellor (14) and Coulson (8), will join him. Michael's oldest daughter, Maszie, recently graduated High School and will be away at camp before attending Cairn University this fall. Please grab your bible and notebook, and be ready to give the Rome family a warm Eastern Hills welcome.

We are continuing our series on Identity, a Study through 1 Peter. We'll unpack what it looks like when we allow God to transform our hearts, the tension that comes with transformation, and our response to that tension.