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Shawn, Justin, and "Other" Justin tackle Matthew Chapter 8:14-17 and talk about demons for a little bit
2 Corinthians 5:11-6:2 - Speaker: Lukus Counterman - In 2 Corinthians 5, Paul explains his rationale for not losing heart in the face of adversity. He reasons that even if death overtakes him, the great Victor will raise him up and give him a glorified body. That is a far superior option in Paul's mind. But as he waits, he continues to engage in gospel ministry. He wants his motives to be right and his message to be right. So, as we continue looking into God's word this weekend, may we be ambassadors and fellow workers for his glory. May we proclaim a message of good news until our last breath.
- Speaker: Lukus Counterman - Discussion on building plans and options.
Luke Chapter 1November 30th, 2025 If you'd like to get in touch with us, email us at: kerkefree@gmail.comDon't miss an episode by subscribing or following
Psalm 5 - Matthew SpiveyWant to learn more about Eastwood? Visit https://eastwood.church
Sermon Notes - Isaiah 55 - O Come All Ye FaithfulMain Point: God invites everyone to come to him and receive his salvation.-Everyone is Invited (1-3a)-God's Promise is Certain (3b-5)-Repentance is Required (6-9)-God's Word is Unfailing (10-11)-Salvation is Everlasting (12-13)
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Acts 18:24-19:20. Three episodes in Ephesus (Apollos, John's disciples, Sons of Sceva) prove ignorance isn't bliss. Faith in Christ brings Holy Spirit power.For the study resources and manuscript go to messiahbible.org
Some weeks, the loudest voice in your life isn't God's—it's the one telling you what you're not. It whispers before you're fully awake. It follows you into the car, into the office, into the quiet moments. And most days, it doesn't need anyone else's help; we're perfectly capable of discouraging ourselves. Relationship researchers John and Julie Gottman found that negative words hit us harder than positive ones, so much so that it takes about five positive interactions to counter just one negative moment. And while other people's criticism can sting, the deeper wounds usually come from the things we mutter inwardly: You're not enough. You're not capable. You're pretending . . . and someone will eventually find you out. Left unchecked, that inner voice only grows louder. It's exhausting trying to outshout your own self-doubt. Thankfully, our Heavenly Father has already stepped into that fight on our behalf. In Psalm 136, He doesn't reassure us five times but twenty-six times that His love never ends. Twenty-six reminders that you are seen, known, and cherished. Twenty-six reasons to trust that His steadfast love truly endures forever. As we approach Thanksgiving, let's fill our hearts with the greatest reason to give thanks—the never-ending love of God.
November 26th, 2025 If you'd like to get in touch with us, email us at: kerkefree@gmail.comDon't miss an episode by subscribing or following
Acts 18:1-23 centers on God's sovereign power and faithfulness working through the acknowledged weakness and limitations of human servants like the Apostle Paul.For the study resources and manuscript go to messiahbible.org
Shawn, Justin, "Other" Justin tackle Matthew Chapter 8:5-13
2025-11-23 Biblical Thanksgivingby Pastor Chris BergScripture References:1 Thessalonians 5:16-18 Rejoice always, 17 pray without ceasing, 18 give thanks in all circumstances; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you.Psalm 105:1 Oh give thanks to the Lord; call upon his name; make known his deeds among the peoples!James 1:17 Every good gift and every perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of lights, with whom there is no variation or shadow due to change.Proverbs 15:18 A hot-tempered man stirs up strife, but he who is slow to anger quiets contention.Colossians 3:15 And let the peace of Christ rule in your hearts, to which indeed you were called in one body. And be thankful.Philippians 4:6-7 do not be anxious about anything, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God. 7 And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.Hebrews 13:15 Through him then let us continually offer up a sacrifice of praise to God, that is, the fruit of lips that acknowledge his name.Mandeville Bible Church "Where God's Word is Our Foundation"https://www.mandevillebiblechurch.org/Come and see that God's Word is alive and at work right here in Mandeville.. and throughout the world!All are welcome. 217 Carroll Street, Mandeville, LA 70448(985) 626-3114Sunday Service: 9:30AMAdult Sunday School: 10:45-11:30AMNursery and Children's church available.
- Speaker: Lukus Counterman - Constitution Update #3
2 Corinthians 5:1-10 - Speaker: Lukus Counterman - In 2 Corinthians 5, Paul gives his concluding reasons for not losing heart in the face of suffering. He encountered danger and death constantly, yet he wanted to have good courage and confidence in the Lord. The way he did that was by remembering the resurrection and hoping for the day when he would spend eternity with the Lord. It was his future body and his future life with Christ that sustained him in times of affliction. May the Lord focus our attention on the unseen things of eternity and renew our hope in the future he has planned for those who love him.
1 Thessalonians 1November 23rd, 2025 If you'd like to get in touch with us, email us at: kerkefree@gmail.comDon't miss an episode by subscribing or following
1 Kings 11 - Daniel GillespieWant to learn more about Eastwood? Visit https://eastwood.church
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Sermon Notes - John 6:59-71 - Jesus: His True vs. False DisciplesMain Point: Who Jesus is and what he has done divides true disciples from false disciples.-False disciples reject Jesus because of what he says (59-66) -They followed the crowds, not Jesus -They wanted what Jesus could do more than Jesus himself -They were unwilling to give up control of their lives to Jesus -They did not really believe in Jesus-True disciples remain with Jesus because of who he is (67-71) -Jesus has the words of eternal life -Jesus is the Holy One of God
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Philippians 2:5-11: Paul compels believers to live like the King of Humility. Count others as more significant through JOY (Jesus first, Others second, You third).For the study resources and manuscript go to messiahbible.org
On this episode of Gifts and Graces we get to hear from McKay Caston on how to maximize redemptive impact by narrowing expository focus, increasing homiletical clarity, and improving structural flow. McKay Caston is an author and leads Cross-Tethered Preaching. Let's listen as Caston provides a practical framework for maximizing the redemptive impact of expository sermons by moving beyond conventional 3-point messages to a system that leverages sermonic movement.
Shawn, Justin and "Other" Justin dive verse by verse into Matthew chapter 8:1-4
2025-11-16 Biblical Givingby Pastor Chris BergScripture References: Matthew 6:21 For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also.Psalm 24:1 The earth is the Lord's and the fullness thereof, a the world and those who dwell therein,2 Corinthians 8:10-12 And in this matter I give my judgment: this benefits you, who a year ago started not only to do this work but also to desire to do it. 11 So now finish doing it as well, so that your readiness in desiring it may be matched by your completing it out of what you have. 12 For if the readiness is there, it is acceptable according to what a person has, not according to what he does not have. 2 Corinthians 9:7 Each one must give as he has decided in his heart, not reluctantly or under compulsion, for God loves a cheerful giver.2 Corinthians 8:1-5 We want you to know, brothers, about the grace of God that has been given among the churches of Macedonia, 2 for in a severe test of affliction, their abundance of joy and their extreme poverty have overflowed in a wealth of generosity on their part. 3 For they gave according to their means, as I can testify, and beyond their means, of their own accord, 4 begging us earnestly for the favor of taking part in the relief of the saints— 5 and this, not as we expected, but they gave themselves first to the Lord and then by the will of God to us.Exodus 36:5-7 and said to Moses, “The people bring much more than enough for doing the work that the Lord has commanded us to do.” 6 So Moses gave command, and word was proclaimed throughout the camp, “Let no man or woman do anything more for the contribution for the sanctuary.” So the people were restrained from bringing, 7 for the material they had was sufficient to do all the work, and more.Matthew 6:2-4 “Thus, when you give to the needy, sound no trumpet before you, as the hypocrites do in the synagogues and in the streets, that they may be praised by others. Truly, I say to you, they have received their reward. 3 But when you give to the needy, do not let your left hand know what your right hand is doing, 4 so that your giving may be in secret. And your Father who sees in secret will reward you.2 Corinthians 9:6 The point is this: whoever sows sparingly will also reap sparingly, and whoever sows bountifully will also reap bountifully.2 Kings 4:1-7 Now the wife of one of the sons of the prophets cried to Elisha, “Your servant my husband is dead, and you know that your servant feared the Lord, but the creditor has come to take my two children to be his slaves.” 2 And Elisha said to her, “What shall I do for you? Tell me; what have you in the house?” And she said, “Your servant has nothing in the house except a jar of oil.” 3 Then he said, “Go outside, borrow vessels from all your neighbors, empty vessels and not too few. 4 Then go in and shut the door behind yourself and your sons and pour into all these vessels. And when one is full, set it aside.” 5 So she went from him and shut the door behind herself and her sons. And as she poured they brought the vessels to her. 6 When the vessels were full, she said to her son, “Bring me another vessel.” And he said to her, “There is not another.” Then the oil stopped flowing. 7 She came and told the man of God, and he said, “Go, sell the oil and pay your debts, and you and your sons can live on the rest.”Luke 6:38 give, and it will be given to you. Good measure, pressed down, shaken together, running over, will be put into your lap. For with the measure you use it will be measured back to you.”Philippians 4:18-20 I have received full payment, and more. I am well supplied, having received from Epaphroditus the gifts you sent, a fragrant offering, a sacrifice acceptable and pleasing to God. 19 And my God will supply every need of yours according to his riches in glory in Christ Jesus. 20 To our God and Father be glory forever and ever. Amen.Mandeville Bible Church "Where God's Word is Our Foundation"https://www.mandevillebiblechurch.org/Come and see that God's Word is alive and at work right here in Mandeville.. and throughout the world!All are welcome. 217 Carroll Street, Mandeville, LA 70448(985) 626-3114Sunday Service: 9:30AMAdult Sunday School: 10:45-11:30AMNursery and Children's church available.
- Speaker: Lukus Counterman - Constitution Update #2
Psalm 18 - Speaker: Jotham Manoranjan - Psalm 18 is David's psalm of royal thanksgiving. He writes it as he looks back over decades of running, war, betrayal, and recounts the saving work of God in his life. The psalm traces a simple but profound storyline — Peril → Prayer → Rescue → Praise — as David, overwhelmed by the cords of death and torrents of destruction, cries out and is rescued by the living Lord who moves heaven and earth to save him. Yet the content is too big and too full to refer only to David. Who we find in this Psalm is Jesus Christ.
1 Kings 10 - Daniel GillespieWant to learn more about Eastwood? Visit https://eastwood.church
Expository Reading and Pastoral Prayer - Psalm 78:17-31 - Pastor Kurt M. Smith - 11/16/2025
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Sermon Notes - John 6:22-58 - Jesus: The Bread of LifeMain Point: Jesus is the bread of life - when we believe in him and come to him, we will live in him.-Believe (22-35)-Come (36-48) -The Father gives his people to the Son -His people come to the Son because the Father draws them -The Son keeps his people and will raise them on the last day-Live (49-58)
Acts 18:1–23: Paul preaches in Corinth, a "cesspool of sensuality." Despite fear, God brings revival, saves the synagogue ruler, and rejuvenates the disciples.For the study resources and manuscript go to messiahbible.org
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Shawn, special guest Damon, Justin and "Other" Justin dive verse by verse into Matthew chapter 7:24-29
- Speaker: Lukus Counterman - Constitution Update #1
Psalm 67 - Speaker: DV - To the choirmaster: with stringed instruments. A Psalm. A Song. May God be gracious to us and bless us and make his face to shine upon us, Selah that your way may be known on earth, your saving power among all nations. Let the peoples praise you, O God; let all the peoples praise you! Let the nations be glad and sing for joy, for you judge the peoples with equity and guide the nations upon earth. Selah Let the peoples praise you, O God; let all the peoples praise you! The earth has yielded its increase; God, our God, shall bless us. God shall bless us; let all the ends of the earth fear him!
Genesis 22November 9th, 2025 If you'd like to get in touch with us, email us at: kerkefree@gmail.comDon't miss an episode by subscribing or following