Eastridge Baptist Church Sermons

After warning His disciples of the cost of discipleship (8:34–38), Jesus tells His disciples that He will provide a glimpse into His final victory. 9:1–13 display the glory of the Lord Jesus Christ in such a way that would encourage His followers uniquely as He prepares to shepherd them through His impending death, burial, and resurrection. What is the hope which Christians must cling to? That Christ will be victorious in the end!

Pastor David Erickson continues our study in the gospel of Mark. Jesus asks His disciples: who do the people say that I am and who do you say that I am?

Pastor Adam Bueltel from Mission Road Bible Church reflects on an account from the Gospel of John that is about John the Baptist which more rightly magnifies the identity of Jesus, as he shares with us three commitments in the life of a believer that magnify the focus on Christ.

This shorter section of Mark is packed with powerful messaging about physical and spiritual blindness. Through an intimate encounter with a blind man, the Lord displays how following Him can allow us to live in the light of eternity by having our eyes be opened

In a world where the truth about Jesus is suppressed for various reasons, Jesus warns His disciples to beware the tendency to be “slow in heart to believe.” In Mark 8:14–21 Christ's disciples misunderstand His warning which leads Him to warn them further that the danger of a hardened heart is nearer than they think. May the Lord's church today learn to be ever-vigilant against the deceitfulness of a hardened heart.

Christ is again followed by a large hungry crowd, this time consisting of primarily gentiles. After showing compassion on the gentile Syrophoenician woman (7:24–30) and the healing of the gentile man (vv. 31–37), not Jesus shows that He is the compassionate shepherd who feeds (spiritually and physically) those who would come to Him from any nation (8:1–9). This faithful reception is not mirrored by the religious leaders in Israel who instead of receiving His teaching ask for signs to prove His identity (vv. 10–13). Jesus refuses to allow them to “put the Lord to the test” and refuses with emotive compassion. The question left to the reader is: Will I scrutinize and put the Lord to the test, or will I receive His word with humility?

The inherent problem of every human being ever born into this world is their separation from God, which brings loneliness because of our sin which came through the fall of man, as written in Genesis 3. The solution to this problem is faith in the gospel of the Lord Jesus Christ who is Savior and Redeemer, which brings a global new beginning for all of creation.

This section of Scripture shows many sides to Jesus' human emotions and character, as well as revealing His Godly power to those He interacts with. When seeking to take a break from His previous escapades, our Lord encounters a woman of great faith seeking to have her daughter be healed. Through his responses, we can see how showcasing faith in God can produce powerful results.

Pastor Trevor Ice from Edgewood Bible Church preaches on the next section in Mark, which reveals to us that the great problem in life is not outside of us, rather it comes from within.

The Lamb of God was slain to take away the sins of all those who will trust Him. But three days later He rose from the grave proving that the Father accepted His sacrifice! Now there is one thing left to consider…. Will you trust this salvation or harden your heart against it? “[Jesus Christ]…. there is salvation in no one else, for there is no other name under heaven that has been given among men by which we must be saved” Acts 4:12

As the Passover season begins, Jesus arrives to “the city of the great king” (Ps 28:2) and prepares to enter into it. Through the fulfillment of Zechariah 9:9 and Psalm 118, it is clear that Jesus is the Messiah King (cf. Matt 21:1–5, 6–9). However, just because His identity is clear to those who know and believe the word of God, does not mean there are not those who scrutinize the evidence with suspicion. The eternally significant questions staring the reader in the face is this… “Who do you say that Jesus is?”

Jesus is Lord over the laws of nature. The feeding of the five thousand sets the scene for Jesus walking on the Sea of Galilee as He ministered to His disciples in a raging storm.

Guest speaker Matt Bowen from Lakewood Bible Chapel brings us the Word in this video, concluding his messages that he brought to EBC's 2025 Man Up Conference. This passage of Scripture speaks about the importance of becoming an active member of the church body, with Paul speaking of how the congregation must be a proactive body working in tandem to glorify the Lord.

After the Apostles debrief Jesus on the mission He sent them on (vv. 30–32) and after the death of John the Baptist (vv.14–29), Jesus plans for His disciples to have some rest in a “desolate place by themselves” (v. 32). When this restful retreat is interrupted by a massive crowd, Jesus gives up His own rest to compassionately serve the ones who came to find Him. The people are sheep without a shepherd, but He the Good Shepherd will care for them.

When Jesus and His traveling followers had been working overtime proclaiming the gospel and attesting to the gospel's validity with signs, one of Jesus' most faithful servants in another place was paying the ultimate price for his allegiance to the One True God. The forerunner for the Messiah, John the Baptist was met with resentment and martyrdom for holding others accountable to biblical principles. He was faithful in his task. Though he met an early death on earth, he will have a great reward in heaven.

This section of Mark showcases the calling and obedience of the twelve Disciples after Jesus sends them out to preach the Gospel. These verses can serve as a reminder to the reader that the Christian is to be obedient to the calling of spreading and sharing the Gospel so that they may know the message of Christ.

From the early days of Jesus' ministry, He was disdained by the Jewish authorities (Mk 2:7, 16, 24, 3:2, etc.), and He was even discounted by His very own family members who tried to persuade Him to end His ministry (3:31–25). While He grew in popularity in the regions He visited, there always remained a sad reality that those who should have been closest to Him did not receive His teaching in faith. Mark 6:1–6 recounts how Jesus dealt in the face of opposition from the very region who should have embraced Him as their own. How will you receive Jesus?

This rich passage of Scripture showcases the importance of displaying true faith and trust in the Lord Jesus. This section of Mark discusses three pivotal stories of certain individuals that allows the reader to reflect on the actions of the individuals and the compassion of Jesus in His interactions with them.

After Jesus exercised His authority over the tumult of the wind and the waves of the sea (Mk 4:34–41), He then further shows His authority over the tumult of a man's life riddled with demonic oppression. The case of Christ's identity and authority is proven as “The Son of the Most High God” as He saves a man and commissions him against all odds to a life of gospel ministry.

This passage in Mark shows the disciples being stricken by fear over an impending storm, only to present Jesus as the calm, sovereign figure over their situation. This sermon analyzes how we handle the storms in our life, presenting how we should approach them knowing that the Lord will guide us through anything we face.

In Mark chapter 4, Jesus' teaching ministry transitioned to open proclamation of the gospel (Mark 1:15) to teaching in parables (4:33–34). In vv. 21–34, we see Jesus' method and manner of teaching about the Kingdom of God to the general masses and we see His intentional explanations to those who came to Him with soft teachable hearts.

Jesus begins to teach in enigmatic parables to the crowds. The Parable in Mark 4:1–20 describes how so many crowds of people can hear the message of the gospel and receive such varied responses from the masses.

Pastor David Robinson from Westhill Church continues our series on the Gospel of Mark in this sermon video. In this passage, we see three parties respond to Jesus' healing in the synagogue and selecting of the Disciples in various ways. This sermon analyzes these responses and how Jesus explains and guides them to understand the truth.

After showing the Pharisees the true meaning of sabbath resulting in their further hatred (2:23–3:6), Jesus withdraws to the Sea of Galilee where multitudes came to Him. The multitude pressed in on Him seeking healings so that Jesus appointed twelve delegates (apostles) to learn from Him, preach, and exercise His authority.

The Pharisees were depicted as men who, though attempting to follow the Law of the Old Testament, did not see Jesus as their Savior. This passage of Mark shows them attempt to discredit Jesus by attempting to control what others do on the Sabbath, in spite of the Lord of the Sabbath being in their midst.

The apostle Paul exhorts pastor Titus to charge the church members at Crete to live in such a way so as to match their profession of faith. Verses 11–14 describe how and why a believer can accomplish such righteous living.

Many have heard of Christ or know about Him but the significance of who He is has been lost on many. In Luke chapter 2, God reveals that while Christ Jesus was sent for the benefit of the world, not all in the world will receive Him. He is a gracious Savior to the humble but is a stumbling block to many who neglect Him.

In the familiar birth narrative of Luke 2, we are exposed to the miraculous birth of the Lord Jesus Christ, but we are also charged to evaluate our own response to Him. Will we neglect Him, or will we believe the testimony about Him and exalt Him in worship?

Guest Pastor, Trevor Ice continues the Advent season for us, challenging us to see that God provides His people with preparation to be able to receive His gift in Christ Jesus.

Pastor Trevor Ice of Edgewood Bible Church preaches on the story of Zechariah and Elizabeth, and how they were prepared by God to become an integral part of the story of Jesus Christ. In this text, we see how God works in people to execute his Will, and challenges us to make space for His leading in our lives.

Sometimes it is in our most difficult hour that we see God's greatest power. In darkness, a light shines even brighter. It was in difficult and dark times that God predicted that He would send His Son, the Messiah.

In light of Thanksgiving, Pastor Richard encourages us to deeply consider making the giving of thanks to God a daily practice and presents us with two fitting offerings to bring before God.

The Gospel of Mark continues to display Jesus as the sole Savior of the world by recognizing that the old has passed away, and the new and better Way is shown through His teaching.

In this preeminent section of Mark, two eternal truths are explored for those who would have a Savior in Christ.

Pastor David Erickson begins chapter two of Mark by reading through the miracle of the paralytic, depicting how persistent faith prompts historic action. In this passage, it is proven that only Jesus has the authority to forgive sins.

Pastor Andrey Tiginyanu continues our series on the Gospel of Mark by highlighting for us the compassion of our Lord Jesus as seen through His miraculous and counter-cultural healing of a man with leprosy.

Pastor Richard Lemmon continues our series on the Gospel of Mark by highlighting for us three qualities of our Lord which Display His perfect character and wisdom.

Pastor Trevor Ice from Edgewood Bible Church preaches on the next section in Mark, which centers on the beginning of Jesus' teaching following the selection of His disciples. In this section, we can see the immediate and formidable Jesus' display of authority captures the attention of those that He first encountered in the early days of His teaching.

Continuing the series on the Gospel of Mark, Pastor David Erickson preaches on the beginning of Jesus' ministry and how He selected His disciples. In this text, we can see Jesus and His commanding authority dictate the course of the future.

Missionary to Chile Steve Schneider speaks on the Epistle of Ephesians. He notes that there are numerous actions that a church must take to ensure that they remain healthy and well-grounded. In this sermon, he highlights five of those points, discussing them as prescriptions for Christ's church.

The beginning of the first chapter of Mark presents us with a description of John the Baptist, who is an important forerunner that paves the way for Jesus Christ and His mission. Pastor David Erickson presents us with four critical components that must be discussed when reviewing this indispensable section of Scripture.

The beginning of the first chapter of Mark presents us with a description of John the Baptist, who is an important forerunner that paves the way for Jesus Christ and His mission. Pastor David Erickson presents us with four critical components that must be discussed when reviewing this indispensable section of Scripture.

The Gospel of Mark presents an opening verse that sets the stage well for one of the four Gospel accounts of the life of Jesus Christ. Before we can delve deep into the material, however, we must first consider who Mark is, the message he is sharing from his perspective, and who Jesus is described as within the text.

In a sin-cursed world, all is tainted by darkness, but that isn't the end of the matter. God lovingly sent the light of His Word to guide us throuhg the dark so that we might know Him. The Apostle Peter urges us to both "Pay Careful Heed to the Illuminating Scriptures" and to "Remember the Divine Source of the Scriptures," giving us everything we need to navigate the darkness faithfully until the new Day dawns.

Pastor David Erickson of Immanuel Bible Church in Bellingham teaches on Psalm 113, a passage that focuses on the intentional praise and worship of the Lord. In being good stewards of what God has created, we must determine to focus on Him above all else, and prioritize praising His great Name.

Pastor Stephen Duwe of Montage Bible Church presents a message from the book of Habakkuk, analyzing his prayer to the Lord during the judgement of the Israelites. Even amidst a crisis and difficult trial, Habakkuk's prayer contains critical elements that can be used to shape the manner in which we should communicate and interact with the Lord.

The Bible is clear on how Christ's disciples should function within the church, providing numerous examples within the Gospels and Paul's letters. In 2 Timothy, Paul writes about the characteristics of a true disciple and provides guidance on how they should carry themselves.

Four imperatives for God-honoring faithfulness from the life of Daniel. Pastor Andrey Tiginyanu.

In the light of God's wondrous salvation in and through His Beloved Son, we now have the joy and duty, by God's Grace, of Worshipping Him out of a heart of love and gratitude for all He's done, not only personally but also as a community of faith.

As those who have been the privileged recipients of God's unfathomable love in Christ, Christians, of all people, are empowered by the Spirit of God to love God and love one another, from the heart, and for God's Glory.

As holy and redeemed people, we are to strive, by God's Grace, to walk in humble dependence upon our great God in prayer, knowing that apart from Him we can do nothing.