Why does Jesus promise happiness to those who mourn? We instinctively avoid sorrow, often ignoring or excusing our sin rather than facing the grief it causes. Pastor Dorrell examines Matthew 5:4 to argue that the “mourning” Jesus blesses is not general sadness, but a specific and necessary grief over our personal sin. Building on the foundation of being “poor in spirit,” he demonstrates that this honest grief is the essential prerequisite for receiving the profound comfort of the Holy Spirit. This message challenges the listener to courageously confront their own sin, to grieve it honestly, and to thereby discover the unparalleled joy and comfort that God promises to the mournful.

Eastland is a Place to Belong

Eastland Baptist Church is located in Tulsa, Oklahoma. We are a welcoming and close-knit family community that loves to care for each other through the Church. We strongly believe in loving and supporting each other and our neighbors. Our members don’t just attend our Church; they feel a strong sense of belonging.

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How do we truly measure spiritual maturity? In a world focused on impressive talents and outward success, Christians can mistakenly elevate spiritual gifts, leading to pride, comparison, and division. Examining the iconic chapter of 1 Corinthians 13, Pastor Ben confronts this miscalculation. He argues that Paul presents "a more excellent way," demonstrating that without charity—a radical, selfless love in action—all other spiritual demonstrations are ultimately empty and amount to nothing. This love, perfectly embodied by Christ, is the supreme virtue and the true evidence of the Spirit's work. Listeners are challenged to stop being a mere reflection of a selfish world and instead become a clear window through which others can see the love of Christ.

Eastland is a Place to Belong

Eastland Baptist Church is located in Tulsa, Oklahoma. We are a welcoming and close-knit family community that loves to care for each other through the Church. We strongly believe in loving and supporting each other and our neighbors. Our members don’t just attend our Church; they feel a strong sense of belonging.

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Have you ever felt a heavy burden to act, yet God seems silent? We hate waiting; it makes us feel powerless and anxious, tempting us to force a solution on our own timetable. Examining Nehemiah's four-month wait before King Artaxerxes, Pastor Daniel argues that the initiative for opening doors belongs to God, not us. The sermon illuminates how true faith is demonstrated not by rushing ahead, but by patiently praying and actively preparing for the opportunity God will provide. While we wait, God is not inactive; He is working on our hearts and on the hearts of those in authority to bring about His perfect will. This message challenges listeners to trust God's sovereignty in the waiting, allowing Him to build the strength and courage needed for the work He has prepared.

Eastland is a Place to Belong

Eastland Baptist Church is located in Tulsa, Oklahoma. We are a welcoming and close-knit family community that loves to care for each other through the Church. We strongly believe in loving and supporting each other and our neighbors. Our members don’t just attend our Church; they feel a strong sense of belonging.

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Why do the high standards of Christian character, like the Beatitudes, often feel so unattainable? Many believers strive to be meek, merciful, and pure in heart, only to find their own spiritual resources completely depleted. Examining the first Beatitude, Pastor Daniel argues that this feeling of inadequacy is not a failure, but the essential starting point for a vibrant faith. He illuminates what it means to be "poor in spirit"—a continuous realization of our own spiritual insufficiency and complete dependence on God. This posture of humility is presented not as a weakness, but as the foundational prerequisite for receiving God's strength and grace. Listeners are challenged to cultivate this spiritual poverty through a more sincere and fervent prayer life.

Eastland is a Place to Belong

Eastland Baptist Church is located in Tulsa, Oklahoma. We are a welcoming and close-knit family community that loves to care for each other through the Church. We strongly believe in loving and supporting each other and our neighbors. Our members don’t just attend our Church; they feel a strong sense of belonging.

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When we attend a church service, is our primary role to receive a blessing, or to be a blessing? We often focus on what we get out of worship, but what is our obligation to others in the room? Examining the disorder in the Corinthian church, Pastor Dorrell analyzes 1 Corinthians 14 to argue that the purpose of the gathered assembly is the mutual edification of believers and a clear witness to outsiders. He contends that intelligibility and love must govern our worship, moving the focus from individual experience to corporate well-being. The worship service is therefore a shared responsibility, not a performance for spectators. This message challenges each believer to consider their active role, consciously contributing to an environment where others are built up and can plainly see that God is truly present.

Eastland is a Place to Belong

Eastland Baptist Church is located in Tulsa, Oklahoma. We are a welcoming and close-knit family community that loves to care for each other through the Church. We strongly believe in loving and supporting each other and our neighbors. Our members don’t just attend our Church; they feel a strong sense of belonging.

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In a culture that promotes an isolated, self-focused life, how should a Christian practically respond to the immense grace of salvation? Is a private faith enough? Pastor Dorrell examines Romans 12:3-8, arguing that the first and most reasonable act of worship following salvation is active participation in a local church community. He posits that a truly transformed life moves beyond self-interest to embrace the 'other orientation' God requires, where gratitude is expressed by humbly using one's unique gifts for the mutual edification and unity of the body of Christ. Listeners are challenged to reject spiritual isolation and commit to serving others within their church, recognizing this as the primary expression of a life transformed by the gospel.

Eastland is a Place to Belong

Eastland Baptist Church is located in Tulsa, Oklahoma. We are a welcoming and close-knit family community that loves to care for each other through the Church. We strongly believe in loving and supporting each other and our neighbors. Our members don’t just attend our Church; they feel a strong sense of belonging.

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We often equate being "blessed" with fleeting happiness or earthly prosperity, and view the Kingdom of Heaven as a distant, future hope. What if this understanding misses the point of Jesus's most famous sermon? In this introduction to the Beatitudes, Pastor Daniel examines Jesus's radical definition of blessedness. He argues that being "blessed" signifies possessing the deep, stable favor of God that comes with being a citizen of heaven—a citizenship that is a present reality, not merely a future promise. Jesus's message establishes that wherever His reign is present, the Kingdom is there. Listeners are challenged to live as practicing citizens of heaven now, embracing the responsibilities and characteristics that define this heavenly kingdom.

Eastland is a Place to Belong

Eastland Baptist Church is located in Tulsa, Oklahoma. We are a welcoming and close-knit family community that loves to care for each other through the Church. We strongly believe in loving and supporting each other and our neighbors. Our members don’t just attend our Church; they feel a strong sense of belonging.

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In this message, Pastor Dorrell examines 1 Corinthians 12 to address the proper understanding and use of spiritual gifts within the church. Using the Apostle Paul's instruction to the divided Corinthian church, he explains that while believers possess a wide variety of gifts, they all originate from the same Spirit for a unified purpose. Pastor Dorrell uses the powerful analogy of the body to illustrate that every single member, regardless of how prominent or hidden their function may seem, is essential for the health and effectiveness of the whole. This sermon challenges the tendency to undervalue one's own contribution, reminding us that God has uniquely and supernaturally equipped every person to play an indispensable role in building up the local church.

Eastland is a Place to Belong

Eastland Baptist Church is located in Tulsa, Oklahoma. We are a welcoming and close-knit family community that loves to care for each other through the Church. We strongly believe in loving and supporting each other and our neighbors. Our members don’t just attend our Church; they feel a strong sense of belonging.

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As a church grows, it's tempting to believe that your individual contribution isn't necessary. Pastor Dorrell confronts this dangerous assumption by looking at the tribes of Reuben and Gad in Numbers 32, who initially wanted to sit out of the fight. This message explores how non-participation is not a neutral act, but one that can discourage the entire body and hinder the work God has for the church. Discover why God expects every member to be an active contributor and how your unique involvement is not only noticed but is crucial for the health, spirit, and success of the ministry.

Eastland is a Place to Belong

Eastland Baptist Church is located in Tulsa, Oklahoma. We are a welcoming and close-knit family community that loves to care for each other through the Church. We strongly believe in loving and supporting each other and our neighbors. Our members don’t just attend our Church; they feel a strong sense of belonging.

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In this message, Pastor Dorrell explores the dynamic nature of God's grace, drawing from 1 Corinthians 15 to illustrate that it is not a dead-end gift to be kept, but a powerful blessing meant to flow through us. He explains how we are called to be conduits, extending the same hope and goodness we have received to the people around us. This sermon unpacks the practical ways we can labor in God's grace—through meaningful connection, words of encouragement, and contagious joy—challenging us to rethink Christian growth as a transformative force that not only changes us but also enriches the lives of others.

Eastland is a Place to Belong

Eastland Baptist Church is located in Tulsa, Oklahoma. We are a welcoming and close-knit family community that loves to care for each other through the Church. We strongly believe in loving and supporting each other and our neighbors. Our members don’t just attend our Church; they feel a strong sense of belonging.

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