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What's actually inside the Bible, and why does it still matter today?
In week two of The Bible: Start Here, Pastor Dave Hastings takes us inside the 66 books of Scripture to discover how the Bible is organized, why we can trust it, and how its wisdom applies to everyday life.
From Genesis to Revelation, the Bible tells one incredible story of God's love, humanity's need for redemption, and the hope we have through Jesus Christ.
Whether you're new to reading the Bible or have studied it for years, this message will encourage you to move beyond simply owning a Bible to knowing God's Word, trusting it, and living it out.
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Where did the Bible come from, who decided what belongs in it, and how can we know it's trustworthy?
In the first message of our new series, The Bible: Start Here, Pastor Silas Crowell explores the origins of Scripture and why Christians believe the Bible is God's Word. Discover how the Bible was inspired, collected, and preserved throughout history, and why its many books come together to tell one incredible story of God's love and redemption.
We'll also explore how to choose a Bible translation that works for you and why reading Scripture is essential to growing in your relationship with Jesus.
Whether you're opening the Bible for the first time or have been reading it for years, this message will help you better understand the book that has shaped the Christian faith.
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Does God's grace simply forgive our sins, or does it actually change the way we live?
In Titus 2:11–14, Pastor Dave Hastings explores how God's grace does more than save us. Through the power of the Holy Spirit, grace transforms our hearts, reshapes our desires, and teaches us to pursue a life that honors God.
Following Jesus doesn't mean we'll never struggle with sin. But as we grow in our relationship with Him, we begin to desire what is good and turn away from what once held us back.Discover why living righteously isn't about earning God's favor. It's about responding to the incredible grace we've already received through Jesus Christ.
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What has God given you, and what are you doing with it?
In Romans 12:3–8, Paul reminds us that following Jesus means moving from asking “What can I get?” to “What can I give?” By His grace, God has given every believer unique gifts that are meant to serve others and strengthen the church.
In this message, Pastor Dave explores spiritual gifts and what it means to discover, develop, and use what God has placed within us. Whether your gift is serving, teaching, encouraging, giving, leading, showing mercy, or something else, God has equipped you to make a difference.
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Why is forgiveness one of the hardest things God asks us to do?
In this message from Matthew 18:21–35, Pastor Dave explores Jesus' Parable of the Unmerciful Servant and reminds us that the grace we've received from God is meant to flow through us to others.
Discover why forgiveness is often a journey rather than a single moment, how bitterness keeps us trapped, and why God's grace gives us the freedom to take the next step toward healing and restoration.
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Why does God sometimes allow pain, hardship, or unanswered prayers to remain? In this message from 2 Corinthians 12:7–10, Pastor Dave explores Paul's "thorn in the flesh" and the powerful promise God gave him: "My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness."Discover how God's grace doesn't always remove our struggles, but it always gives us the strength to endure them. Learn why weakness can become one of the greatest places to experience God's power, humility, and faithfulness.Follow us for more weekly messages from Eastside pastors! 
 

Can we ever do enough to earn God's acceptance?
In Ephesians 2:1–10, the apostle Paul reminds us that our greatest problem isn't something we can fix on our own. Sin separates us from God, but because of His incredible love and mercy, He stepped into our story through Jesus Christ.
In this message, Pastor Dave explores the life-changing truth that salvation is a gift of grace received through faith—not something we earn through good works. Discover how God's grace not only rescues us from sin but also transforms the way we live each day.
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We all search for something to satisfy the deepest needs of our hearts; but what if we've been looking in the wrong places?
In this message from John 4, guest speaker Matt Cameron explores Jesus' encounter with the Samaritan woman at the well and the life-changing invitation He offers. Jesus met her where she was, spoke truth with compassion, and offered the living water that only He can give.
Discover how Jesus can transform your past, reshape your perspective, and redirect your priorities as you learn to trust Him for the fulfillment only He can provide.
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What if following Jesus meant going beyond what's expected?
In this message from Matthew 5:41, guest speaker Barry Cameron challenges us to embrace a "whatever it takes" faith. Jesus didn't call His followers to simply do enough to get by - He called them to go the second mile, live with wholehearted commitment, and make God's Kingdom their highest priority.
Discover what it means to stop settling for ordinary faith and become the kind of person who leads with courage, serves with generosity, and is willing to do whatever it takes to help others find Jesus.
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Jesus didn't come just to set us free; He came so we could remain free.
In this message from John 8, guest speaker Nate Ross explores Jesus' teaching on truth, freedom, and the lies that quietly pull us away from God's best. Whether it's isolation, a false identity, or living for our own glory, every lie has the power to keep us in spiritual bondage.
Discover how knowing the truth of Jesus leads to lasting freedom and why staying free means continually replacing lies with God's truth.
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