Eastbridge Podcast episodes:

• February 02, 2020Connecting with our Community and World

  “Connecting with Our Community and World”

  1 Corinthians 9:19-23

  Introduction: Romans 9:1-3; 10:1

  we win the lost by:

  I. By Serving Them (19)

  II. By Finding Common Ground with Them (20-22a)

  III. By Being Firm on the Essentials but Flexible on the

  Non-essentials (22b)

  IV. By Being Driven by a Consuming Purpose to Reach Them (23)

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• January 28, 2020Becoming Encouragers

  Introduction: What is encouragement? What is its function?

  A. Encouragement's Heart

  (Romans 15:5, 1 Thessalonians 2:11-12, Titus 2:11-15, Timothy 3:16-17)

  B. Encouragement's Necessity

  (1 Thessalonians 2:11-12, Genesis 3:14-19, Hebrews 12:1-4)

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• January 21, 2020Abortion: Multiple Victims

  Isaiah 49:14-16; 1 Kings 3:16-28

  “Abortion: Multiple Victims”

  Introduction:

  I. The Aborting of Humanity and Civilization

  A. How Did we Get Here?

  B. Who are “the Least of These” (Matt. 25)?

  II. The Aborting of Truth, Reality, Logic and Values

  III. The Aborting of Womanhood and Motherhood

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• January 14, 2020Admonish One Another

  Admonish One Another

  Colossians 3:16

  (Eph 4:25; Rom 15:14; Col 3:9; Heb. 10:24)

  Introduction:

  I. Attributes of and Advice about Admonition

  II. Acceptance of and Assistance from Admonition

  III. Administering Appropriate Admonition

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• January 07, 2020Confess Your Sins to, and Pray for, One Another

  James 5:16

  “Confess Your Sins to, and Pray for, One Another”

  Introduction:

  I. Confess Your Sins to One Another

  Ken Sande, Resolving Everyday Conflicts ... 7 A’s of confession ...

  1. Address everyone involved (All those whom you have affected)

  2. Avoid “if, but, and maybe” (Do not try to excuse your wrongs)

  3. Admit specifically (Both attitudes and actions – Bible name(s) for it)

  4. Acknowledge the hurt (Express sorrow for hurting the other)

  5. Accept the consequences (Such as making restitution)

  6. Alter your behavior (Change your attitudes and actions)

  7. Ask for forgiveness. NOT ... “I’m sorry!” or “I apologize!”

  Someone suggested an 8th – Allow Time ...

  II. Pray for One Another

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• December 30, 2019Immanuel, God with Us

  Introduction:

  I. The Sign that is the Story (vs. 14)

  II. The Son who is the Savior (vs. 14)

  III. The Name that we Need (vs. 14)

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• December 23, 2019Christ, the Light

  Isaiah 60:1-3 (59:9-21)

  “Christ, the Light”

  Introduction:

  I. Display the Light (Receive it / Reflect it) (1)

  II. Dispel the Darkness (Recognize it / Resist it) (2)

  III. Draw and Deliver the Nations (Reach out and Radiate) (3)

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• December 17, 2019Christ, Our Mediator

  1 Timothy 2:5-6

  “Christ, Our Mediator”

  Introduction:

  I. The One and Only Lord (5a “There is one God ...”)

  II. The One and Only Link (5b “and there is one mediator ...”)

  III. The One and Only Liberator (6a “gave himself as a ransom …”)

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• December 10, 2019Christ: The Branch Who is Our Banner

  Isaiah 11:1-10

  “The Branch Who is Our Banner”

  Introduction:

  I. The Branch

  A. The Essence of the Branch (1)

  1. Vulnerable but Vital

  2. Frail but Fruitful

  3.

  B. The Endowment of the Branch – Spirit-filled (2, 3a)

  C. The Equity of the Branch – Justice (3b-5)

  D. The Effect of the Branch – The Fall Reversed (6-9)

  II. The Banner (10)

  III.

  A. He Gathers the Nations

  B. His Glorious Rest

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• December 03, 2019Christ, The Seed

  Introduction:

  I. The Promise of the "Seed"

  II. The Profile of the "Seed" ... Christ (3:16)

  A. The Origin of His Humanity

  B. The Onset of His Work "seed OF THE WOMAN" (Gal. 4:4-5)

  III. The Purpose of the "Seed" (heel bruised / crush head of serpent)

  A. Enmity Aroused

  B. Victory Achieved

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