Study Guides

SERIES name Unleashing the Power of Compassion MESSAGE INTRODUCTION The early church was so moved by God’s heart for people with physical, financial, and medical needs that they unleashed unprecedented levels of compassion in this world. Acts 2:45 tells us that they sold their possessions to meet the needs of others. What sounds radical to […]

SERIES name Unleashing the Power of Community  NOTE TO LEADERS This week’s sermon is designed to help people understand the importance of community and encourage them to join a small group.  For us as leaders, and probably for most people in our groups, this is something we understand very well. Consequently, this week’s discussion guide

SERIES name Unleashing the Power of Gods Voice message INTRODUCTION We all face big decisions in our lives: relational decisions, vocational decisions, educational decisions, geographical decisions, moral decisions, financial decisions, marriage decisions, spiritual decisions. Big decisions carry big risks.  Wouldn’t it be great if we could hear God’s voice, get his direction and guidance when

SERIES name Unleashing the Power of Prayer SERIES INTRODUCTION This past weekend we began a series entitled, “Unleashing the Power of….”  The upcoming season is a big one at Eastside. Fall is always a key time when lots of people join our community and find relationship with Jesus.  This fall is especially full of opportunity

SERIES TITLE When God Then You by Rusty George introduction One of the most basic principles in life is cause and effect.  When you do X, you get Y.  It’s true for bad things: when you commit a crime, you risk going to jail.  And for good things: when you maintain your car, it lasts

INTRODUCTION Jonah was a prophet who loved his own country, Israel, so when God told him to go to Nineveh—the capital city of the Assyrian empire, known for its brutality and licentiousness—Jonah ran.  When Jonah’s boat encountered a violent storm and seemed likely to sink, Jonah told the crew to throw him overboard, knowing that

INTRODUCTION Jonah was a prophet who loved his own country, Israel, so when God told him to go to Nineveh—the capital city of the Assyrian empire, known for its brutality and licentiousness—Jonah ran.  When Jonah’s boat encountered a violent storm and seemed likely to sink, Jonah told the crew to throw him overboard, knowing that

INTRODUCTION Jonah was a prophet who loved his own country, Israel, so when God told him to go to Nineveh—the capital city of the Assyrian empire, known for its brutality and licentiousness—Jonah ran. What do you love most about the place you’re from? UNDERSTANDING Have a volunteer read Jonah 1:1-3. When God told Jonah to

INTRODUCTION Our relationship with God is dependent on one thing, Jesus.  The work that Jesus did on the cross to reconcile us to God is the only thing we need. Anyone who tries to tell you that your relationship with God is dependent on what you eat or drink or experience or do is full