Eastview Students: High School

Do you believe in miracles?  Do you believe that miracles still happen?  This week, to kick off our new “Christmas Miracles” series, Zach preaches from Mark 6 about the miraculous feeding of the 5,000.  In our lives, we often think that miracles like this don’t happen anymore, but what if they did?  What if God could work miraculously in your life during this Christmas season?  This week, Zach challenges us to ask God for a miracle that we need in our life, and to have faith that our God is a miraculous God. (12/5/21)

This week, Zach talks about the good news of Jesus. In just 2 simple verses, Jesus reveals his character and his mission. To fulfill a promise, to bring God close, to defeat sin, and to believe in him. When you think about your life up until this point, who is Jesus to you? That’s the question to ponder this week… (11/28/21)

Temptation is all around us and is something that we all experience. This week, guest preacher Joy Thompson talks about the temptation of Jesus in Mark chapter 1, and how Jesus withstood against Satan's futile attempts against Him. In our lives, we also encounter temptation, yet we can have hope and strength in the midst of it! (11/21/21)

Do you struggle with anxiety? Have you had a tough time adjusting back to normal life after the pandemic? Are you oftentimes stressed and anxious, and aren't sure how to deal with it? Maybe you're depressed, and perhaps even struggle with suicidal thoughts? If you resonate with any of those questions, this episode is for you. In this conversation, Zach and Cooper sit down with former counselor and current pastor Sara Thompson and talk all about anxiety, why we're facing it, and how to deal with it. This conversation will give you practical advice on how to battle anxiety and depression, insight into anxiety/depression from a professional, as well as just a chance to feel seen & heard if you struggle with these feelings.

Why should we get baptized? What is baptism? Why did Jesus get baptized? This Sunday, guest preacher Connor Wood talks about baptism, and encourages us about why it's important to take that step. Considering baptism? If so, reach out to our staff, or DM us on Instagram if you want to learn more about baptism! (11/14/21)

When you wake up, is your goal to make your name great, or to make Jesus' name great? Are our lives focused on building our own kingdoms, or the Kingdom of God? This week, Zach dives into the story of John the Baptist, and how we can learn from His example of proclaiming Jesus. Jesus has rescued us, and He has set the ultimate example of love and humility found in Philippians 2. As His children, how can we respond to that example? By making ourselves less, and making Jesus's name greater. (11/7/21)

How often do we hesitate to follow Jesus? What would it look like to respond immediately to Jesus, instead of telling Him "I'll get to that in a little bit?" This week, Zach preaches about how Jesus is always worth it, and how following Him means responding "at once." A relationship with Jesus is wonderful, but this world is also full of people that need to know the Gospel. We are called to say "yes" to Jesus and "fish for people." (10/31/21)

The world desperately needs to know about Jesus. How can God use us to tell the world about Him? What God might be calling us to do in order to help more people hear the good news? Why should we care about missions? In Episode 15 of Counterculture, Zach and Cooper talk to Tommy Nika and Paul Beeghly, two pastors of Eastview Global, about what "Missons" is, and how High School students can live more missional-focused lives. Tune in to this conversation to hear ultra-convicting stats, as well as encouragement on how to become more like Jesus in area of global missions.

This week, we're starting a NEW SERIES called "Beginnings," where we'll be diving into the New Testament stories of Peter and Mark. This week, Matt takes us through the life of Mark in the scriptures, and shows how we can be encouraged by looking at his story. Mark's journey was full of ups and downs, yet God still used him for His kingdom. In the same way, we can be encouraged that our journey is important, and that God wants to use us too. (10.24.21)

God has a purpose for each of us. Wrapping up our study from Exodus, Zach challenges us to identify our purpose, while also encouraging us that we can have peace knowing God is on our side. Instead of going through the motions, what would happen if we chased after the purpose God has given us, while trusting that He is with us every step of the way? (10/17/21).