Eastbridge Podcast episodes:

• October 03, 2017The Upside Down Walk

  1. Walking with Jesus means sacrifice

  2. Walking with Jesus means eternal gain

  3. Walking with Jesus is empowered by the Gospel

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• September 24, 2017Praying Our Love Debt

  Romans 13:8-10

  “Paying Our Love Debt”

  Introduction:

  I. Debts to Avoid (Love Liabilities) (8a)

  II. A Debt to Avow (Love is fulfillment of the Law) (8b-9)

  III. A Debt that is Immense and Endless (9b-10)

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• September 17, 2017Relating to Rulers and Rules

  Romans 13:1-7

  “Relating to Rulers and Rules”

  Introduction:

  I. The Principle of Rulers: Placed in Positions by God (1-2)

  II. The Purpose of Rulers: Protect the Good and Punish the Evil (3-4)

  III. The Point of Respecting Rulers: Please God not Prevent Punishment (5)

  IV. The Payment of Respect to Rulers: Taxes and Honor (6-7)

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• September 10, 2017Radical Relating

  Romans 12:14-21

  “Radical Relating”

  Introduction:

  I. Radical Relating – General Qualities (15-16)

  A. Compassion [empathy] (15)

  B. Concurrence [unity] (16a)

  C. Humility [identity] (16b)

  II. Radical Relating – Specific Qualities (17-21)

  A. No – Paybacks (17) (19)

  B. Yes – Promote Peace (18)

  C. Yes – Provide for Persecutors (20-21)

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• September 03, 2017"Love Is . . . "

  Romans 12:9-13

  “Love Is …”

  Introduction:

  I. Love is Real (“genuine” – 9a)

  II. Love is Righteous (“abhor evil / cling to good” – 9b)

  III. Love is Relational (“brotherly affection” – 10)

  Supporting cast of characteristics

  1. Devoted in Disposition (“not slothful …” / “fervent” – 11)

  industrious (not slothful in zeal) …

  enthusiastic (fervent in spirit) …

  2. Delighted in Duty (“serving the Lord” – 11c)

  3. Durable in Difficulties (“hope … tribulation … prayer” – 12)

  4. Dispenses Donations (“contribute to needs/show hospitality” – 13)

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• August 27, 2017Melded Members for Mutual Ministry

  Romans 12:3-8

  “Melded as Members for Mutual Ministry”

  Introduction:

  I. Mutual Ministry is Built on Humility (3)

  II. Mutual Ministry Produces Unity (4-5)

  III. Mutual Ministry Requires the Management of Abilities (6-8)

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• August 20, 2017Molded by the Mercies of God

  Romans 12:1-2

  "Molded by the Mercies of God"

  Introduction:

  I. The Characteristics of Commitment to God (1)

  A. The Motivation for Commitment to God (His Mercies)

  B. The Manner of Commitment to God (1b) (Present your body)

  II. The Contrast between Committed and Not Committed to God (2)

  A. Not Committed: Conformed to the world

  B. Committed: Changed into a Completely New Person

  III. Consequences of Commitment to God (2b) (aligned with his will)

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• August 13, 2017Equip the Saints

  Ephesians 4:11-14

  “Equip the Saints”

  Introduction:

  I. Leaders Equip the “Laity” (11, 12)

  II. When the Laity are Equipped the Body is Built Up (12-13a)

  A. The Body is Built Up through Intimacy with Christ (13a)

  B. The Body is Built Up through Maturity to Christ-likeness (13b)

  C. When the Body is Built Up, it Manifests Stability (14)

  D. When the Body is Stable, it Manifests Integrity (15)

  E. When the Body Possesses Integrity, it Manifests Mutuality (16)

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• August 06, 2017Enraptured with God

  Romans 11:33-36

  “Enraptured with God”

  Introduction:

  I. God - Beyond our Comprehension or any Categories (33)

  II. God - Beyond our Counsel or any Constraints (34-35)

  III. God - the Cause, the Channel, the Culmination of All (36)

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• July 30, 2017Israel Plus Israel Equals Israel

  Introduction: can we be sure of god’s promises?

  I. God Has not Rejected His People, the Jews (1-6)

  Evidence:

  1. God’s Proof that He’s Still Dealing with Jews - Paul (1b)

  2. God’s Plan (foreknowledge) for the Jews Remains Intact (2)

  3. God’s Promise to the Many is often through the Few. (2b-5)

  II. God’s People, the Jews, Have Largely Rejected Him (7-12)

  III. God Reached the Nations through the Self-caused but Temporary Rejection of the Jews. (13-21)

  IV. God will Recover the Jews, then ALL of Israel will be Saved (22-31)

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