Study Guides

series TITLE The God I Wish You Knew sermon title Bringing the funny with Michael Jr. series introduction Michael Jr. got his start when George Wallace took him to the legendary Comedy & Magic Club in Hermosa Beach. Even though the club is the home of Jay Leno and “The Tonight Show” staff, the club’s […]

series TITLE The God I Wish You Knew sermon title He Transforms series introduction Have a volunteer read Genesis 37:3-8. Joseph was a daddy’s boy, his father’s favorite—a blessing and a curse when you have 11 brothers.  Jacob gave Joseph this sweet coat.  It was like wearing ancient Gucci while all of your siblings were

series TITLE The God I Wish You Knew sermon title Bravely Forward Short Film/He Speaks series introduction The way that people, even church people, understand God is all over the map.  To some, God is the violent dictator crushing people under his feet.  To others He’s like a capricious child, subjecting the world to His

series TITLE The God I Wish You Knew sermon title His Grace is Enough series introduction The way that people, even church people, understand God is all over the map.  To some, God is the violent dictator crushing people under his feet.  To others He’s like a capricious child, subjecting the world to His whims. 

series TITLE The God I Wish You Knew series introduction The way that people, even church people, understand God is all over the map.  To some, God is the violent dictator crushing people under his feet.  To others He’s like a capricious child, subjecting the world to His whims.  Still others believe him weak and

Note to Leaders: The fall semester ends on December 10, and the spring semester will run January 29-April 29.  During the break we will not be writing sermon discussion guides. However, if your group has been using them and is meeting during the break, here are a couple of short studies you can use in

introduction Hopelessness is a difficult thing, and this feeling that your situation will never improve is usually accompanied by a deep loneliness.  Rarely does someone who is surrounded by people who love them feel hopeless, even if the situation is hopeless. One of the most remarkable things about Jesus was his ability and—more importantly—his willingness

introduction God has always intended His Church to be a place where all people are welcome, people of every background, race, upbringing, age, culture, and political perspective.  The Church is meant to be a people who demonstrate the power of the Gospel of Jesus Christ to bring together people who are nothing alike—people who otherwise

Note to reader This week we had the opportunity to hear from Chris Hodges, pastor of Church of the Highlands, one of the largest and fastest-growing churches in the country and a church that has been influential in Eastside’s own ministry in recent years. In his message, Pastor Chris shared about the importance of introducing