East Memorial Ministries

The interpretation of Genesis 1–3 influences the understanding of several major theological topics (like the nature of man, sin and death, and even salvation). Also, how you interpret Genesis 1–3 will expose your view of Scripture as a whole.

Passages Discussed: Genesis 1; 1 Corinthians 15; Romans 5:12-21; Exodus 20:8-11

Four General Interpretive Approaches to Genesis 1-3 (We Hold to the Literal Historical View - Six-Day Creation) | Bro. Jeremy Moore | Pathfinder Fellowship Group | March 12, 2023

We have faith that God who exists in eternity created everything, but it’s not blind faith like those who reject God. Our faith makes sense of what we observe, and science confirms it in many ways.

Passages Discussed: Genesis 1:1; Romans 1:20; Colossians 1:16; Colossians 2:3; Colossians 2:9; 2 Corinthians 13:14

Genesis: Can God Really Have No Beginning? | Bro. Jeremy Moore | Pathfinder Fellowship Group | February 26, 2023

God declares His power to us when He reveals Himself to us in our need. We have the power within us to kill sin, because it was given us by the Father when we were regenerated. Such strength in power comes is the possession of Christ!

Passages Discussed: Colossians 1:11-12; Eph 3:14-21; Eph 1:17-21

According to His Glorious Might | Colossians 1:11-12 | Bro. Jeremy Moore | Pathfinder Fellowship Group | May 1, 2022

Paul's intent here is that the Colossians would be filled with a deep, full, rich understanding of the grace of God that is theirs in Christ, a grace that stretches from eternity past when God set His will and predestined them to adoption as sons all the way through the present and into the future where they will spend eternity discovering the wonders of their inheritance in Christ as sons of God.

Being Filled Leads to Righteous Living | Colossians 1:9-10 | Bro. Jeremy Moore | Pathfinder Fellowship Group | April 24, 2022

Spiritual growth doesn't happen apart from being filled up and controlled by the Word of God.

Filled With the Knowledge of His Will | Colossians 1:9-12 | Bro. Jeremy Moore | Pathfinder Fellowship Group | April 17, 2022

What does the resurrection of Jesus Christ prove? This life will end and there is something out there, something beyond the grave. In Romans 1:19-20, God tells us He made Himself known, evident – His invisible attributes, His eternal power and divine nature have been clearly seen and understood through creation. There is a God-consciousness in every person. The Gospel (1 Corinthians 15:1-4) is that Christ died for our sins; He was buried and was raised the third day, according to the Scriptures. He appeared -- He’s alive and will come again. The resurrection of Jesus Christ proves that His sacrifice was acceptable by God (Colossians 2:14), sin was nailed to the cross. The resurrection of Jesus Christ proves that life after death is true -- there is life beyond the grave. Jesus said He is the resurrection and the life; if you believe in Jesus, you will live even if you die (John 11:25). We will die, then what? The resurrection of Jesus Christ proves that there is a resurrection for all people – a resurrection unto eternal life -- or – a resurrection unto eternal death. In 1 Peter 1:3 – God caused us to be born to a living hope through the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead. This living hope should be so real and evident to others, always ready to give an account for the hope that is in you (1 Peter 3:15). My hope is not in the economy, my good deeds, my hair, my family, or anything. Either you believe or you don’t; If you believe, then you forsake, repent, follow Him.

Passages Discussed: Romans 1:19-20, 1 Corinthians 15:1-4, Colossians 2:14, John 11:25, 1 Peter 1:3, 1 Peter 3:15

What Does the Resurrection of Jesus Christ Prove? | 1 Corinthians 15:1-4 | Bro. Glenn Graham | Sunday Morning Sermons | April 17, 2022

What happens after the new birth? We live in an age of easy believe-ism, cheap grace, religious experience; where there is no biblical proof to say someone is a Christian. It’s not attendance, not baptism; Matthew 7:23 Jesus says “I never knew you; depart from Me, you who practice lawlessness.” There are many who believe they are a Christian, but most are not. Do not be like Esau (Hebrews 12:15-17) immoral, godless, who refused to repent though he sought for it with tears. To come short of the grace of God means that you are not saved, not going to heaven. The cultural Christian moves from the objective (Word of God) to the subjective (“I think …”). The objective is sure and steadfast; what does the Bible have to say? 2 Corinthians 13:5 – take the self-diagnostic test - lest you fail the test, to see if you are in the faith, if Christ be in you. There is one way we know we are His – if we keep His commandments, if we desire to do His will (John 14:15). 2 Corinthians 5:17 says the believer is a new creature; God did something new that was not there before – on the inside of a true believer. God did it though Christ – if you are a new creature, you are radically changed. Are you really a Christian or are you just playing? If you are really a Christian, there is an impact, there are effects of salvation. Don’t be self-deceived. God rejected Esau because there was no place for repentance – even though he prayed, begged, wept for it. Ephesians 5:6-8 – let no one deceive you with empty words. Formerly you were darkness (depraved, lost, dead, self-righteous, darkest because you saw no need); now you are light (redeemed, regenerated new creature). Matthew 5:16 says let your light shine and reveal the effects and impact of the Gospel in your life.

Passages Discussed: Hebrews 12:15-17, Matthew 7:23, 2 Corinthians 13:5, 2 Corinthians 5:17, John 14:15

The Effects of the New Birth | Hebrews 12:15-17 | Bro. Glenn Graham | Sunday Morning Sermons | April 10, 2022

The Gospel is not simply something non-Christians must hear and new Christians have believed, but it is that which growing Christians continue to learn.

Passages Discussed: Colossians 1:6-8; Mark 4:8-20; Matt. 28:19-20

The Gospel: Heard, Believed, and Learned | Colossians 1:6-8 | Bro. Jeremy Moore | Pathfinder Fellowship Group | April 10, 2022

There are people today who say they are believers but there is no effect in their life that a new birth has occurred. They are shallow professors but not possessors – not true believers. The church needs more true believers. 1 Peter 2:22 You can get cleaned up on the outside, but what’s on the inside reveals itself. People like what Christ offers, but are not willing to deny self and take up their cross. 1 John 2:19, says they were not really of us. People don’t like discipline or to be convicted, challenged with the truthfulness of the Word of God. Instead, they will go find a church that gives approval to their sinful actions. God makes it very clear in His word what is right. People like to be affirmed in their sin, not confronted. Not everyone who says, “Lord, Lord” will enter Heaven. Jesus said, “Depart from Me. I never knew you, who practice lawlessness.” Just because someone says or claims or is a member, it does not equate to salvation. The wages of sin is eternal death(hell). 1 Cor.6:9 – do you not know? The unrighteous will not inherit the kingdom of God. Do not be deceived. If the lifestyle is contrary to the Biblical standard, there is no rebirth. The person is not a true believer. John 3 tells us of the necessity of salvation. Hebrews 2,3,4 tells of the urgency of salvation. Does salvation effect the person? YES! In 2 Cor 5:17, if any man is in Christ, he is a new creation. The Greek word means to make or create something which has not existed before, the new birth is the handiwork of God Himself. As in Matthew 13, the seed which lands in the fertile soil will bear fruit. There will be evidence of salvation.

The Effects of the New Birth | 2 Corinthians 5:6-21 | Bro. Glenn Graham | Sunday Morning Sermons | April 3, 2022

Jesus came to those “in need of a physician.” They knew they were in need. The self-righteous are in eminent danger of an eternity filled with torment. Hebrews 2:3 – How will we escape if we neglect so great a salvation? Hebrews 3:7 – today if you hear His voice. Hebrews 3:13, 3:15, 4:7 – Today! We must respond today. There is an urgency. 1 Kings 18:21 – how long will you hesitate? Some people “play” at church – they do not have a real love for the Lord, a trust and obedience. Today – what is so important about today? (1) There is no guarantee of tomorrow. Death can come suddenly and without warning. There was recently a local man who, just minutes after he went forward to accept Christ, he went back to his seat and fell down, dead. For him, there was just four minutes between heaven and hell. (2) There is no guarantee of another opportunity. There is no guarantee you’ll ever hear God’s voice again – that convicting presence of the Holy Spirit where we are confronted with our own sinfulness. If you hear – come, repent, believe. There is no escape, no other Savior. Jesus is the way, the truth, and the life. There is only one gate, one door; it is straight, narrow, and few find it. To not respond – is a decision. Every time you say no to God’s mercy, it is easier to say “no” the next time. Hebrews 3:8, do not harden your heart. Do not be like Esau, Hebrews 12:15-17, an immoral man, who sought for salvation with tears, but he had no repentance. To the church – do we sense an urgency or are we willing to let the world around us “go to hell in a hand basket” -- that’s exactly what our lackadaisical honoring of Christ and living for Christ amounts to. 1 Peter 3:15 – sanctify Christ as Lord in your hearts always being ready to make a defense to everyone who asks, with gentleness and reverence. It’s all about submission; make known the truths of scripture. Today, don’t harden your heart. Say yes and come in faith in repentance - today.

Passages Discussed: Hebrews 2:3, 3:13, 3:15, 4:7; 1 Kings 18:21, Hebrews 12:15-17