Eastwood Baptist Sunday Sermons

Paul writes to his spiritual son Timothy to affirm his apostolic authority and prepare him to lead the church in the apostle's possible absence.

The sermon introduces 1 Timothy by highlighting the purpose of the letter: to combat false teaching, promote love born of a pure heart and clear conscience, and instruct Timothy how to conduct himself in God’s household.

This sermon examines the "shame of the cross," showing how crucifixion was a degrading, scandalous form of execution in the first century and why a crucified Messiah offended both Jews and Gentiles.

Drawing on 1 Corinthians, Pastor Jud explains how the cross subverts human wisdom, requires spiritual revelation, and continues to challenge how the gospel is received today.

This sermon explores Hebrews 12:25–29, reflecting on moments of shock and loss when life feels unstable. Pastor Jud shows how created things can be shaken, calls God our refuge in trouble, and points to Christ's unshakable kingdom as the basis for lasting hope.

Listeners are invited to bring honest grief to God, reorient their hope toward what is eternal, and respond with gratitude, reverent worship, and surrender.

Sermon Guide: After the Ashes.

This sermon examines the myth that Christianity's success depends on cultural popularity, critiquing the trend to water down the gospel for mass appeal.

It contrasts designer, consumer-friendly messages with the biblical call to self-denial and the costly, scandalous nature of the cross, citing Paul as an example of faithfulness despite shame.

Pastor Jud urges faithful proclamation by God’s power rather than cultural influence and previews a deeper look into the shame of the cross in upcoming sessions.

In the final week of the "One Another" series, Pastor Jud walks through James 5:13–20 to urge believers to bring their whole lives to God and to one another. Confession, prayer, and mutual care are presented as the church’s way to pursue healing, restoration, and spiritual growth.

The message emphasizes that confession should happen with trusted, grace-filled people, that prayer is powerful even from ordinary believers, and that community involves pursuing and restoring those who wander.

Practical steps are encouraged: ask for prayer, confess to a trusted brother or sister, reach out to those who are struggling, and let the church be a place where sin and suffering are met with mercy and faithful prayer.

Sermon Guide: Confess and Pray for One Another.

This sermon unpacks Revelation 21:8, warning that habitual lying and unrepentant sin reveal an unchanged heart and lead to the lake that burns with fire and brimstone, the second death.

Pastor Jud explains the difference between occasional failure and a settled pattern of deception, shows how habitual lying signals spiritual allegiance to the father of lies, and calls listeners to examine their lives, repent, and trust Jesus for forgiveness and transformation.

This sermon explores Galatians 5:13-15 and the call to use Christian freedom as an invitation to humble, practical service. It explains how love turns serving into worship, how self-focus damages community, and challenges listeners to take one faithful step to serve others.

Sermon Guide: Serve One Another.

In this sermon we study Luke 14:28–33, where Jesus challenges would-be followers to "count the cost" of discipleship. The message explains that true surrender requires self-denial, taking up the cross, and a willingness to forsake all for Christ.

Pastor Jud warns against watering down the gospel for popularity or convenience, emphasizes the role of the Holy Spirit in true conversion, and calls listeners to honest, whole-hearted surrender rather than a superficial or consumer-based faith.

This sermon explores Hebrews 10 and shows how encouragement flows from confidence in Jesus, thoughtful attention to one another, and staying connected as a church family.

Practical examples and a clear call to action urge listeners to speak life to others, invite the isolated back into community, and choose one person to intentionally encourage this week.

Sermon Guide: Encourage One Another.

In this sermon of the Hard to Believe series, Pastor Jud explains that true discipleship requires radical self-denial — deny yourself, take up your cross, and be willing to lose your life to gain eternal life.

He contrasts the narrow gate that leads to life with the wide, popular gospel that promises comfort and self-fulfillment, urges listeners to count the cost of following Jesus, and prepares to continue the theme with Luke 14:28–30.