Eastmont Church Weekly Teachings
Join us as we delve into the books of the Bible, exploring each chapter line by line and verse by verse. Our goal is to provide clear and insightful explanations, making the timeless truths of the Bible accessible and understandable for everyone. Whether you're new to the faith or a seasoned believer, our podcast offers thoughtful teachings that will help you grow in your understanding and application of God's Word.
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Romans 9:1-5
07/19/2026
Romans 9:1-5
Pastor Blaine begins Romans 9 by explaining Paul's deep sorrow over Israel's rejection of Christ, even after receiving God's unique blessings, covenants, law, worship, and promises. He reviews the gospel message of Romans 1–8 to show that salvation has always been by grace through faith, then introduces the central question of whether God's promises to Israel have failed. Rather than responding with bitterness toward those who reject Christ, Blaine emphasizes that Paul's example calls believers to compassion, courage, and gospel proclamation. The sermon concludes by reminding Christians that they are saved solely by God's grace, leaving no room for pride and every reason to extend that same grace to those who have not yet believed.
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Romans 8:35-39
07/12/2026
Romans 8:35-39
Pastor TJ concludes Romans 8 by reminding believers that their security in Christ rests entirely on God's work, not their own. He explains that because God has justified His people through the death, resurrection, and ongoing intercession of Jesus, no accusation, condemnation, suffering, or spiritual power can separate them from God's love. TJ acknowledges that Christians will face trials, persecution, and hardship, but emphasizes that these difficulties are not evidence of God's absence. Instead, through Christ, believers are "more than conquerors," able to endure every circumstance with confidence because their victory and eternal security are found in Him. Throughout the sermon, he encourages Christians to rest in the assurance of God's unchanging love, remain faithful in the face of opposition, and live with confidence knowing that nothing can separate them from Christ.
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Psalm 119 | Summer of Psalms
07/05/2026
Psalm 119 | Summer of Psalms
Pastor TJ teaches through Psalms 119, highlighting the beauty, power, and sufficiency of God's Word. He explains that Scripture is more than information—it is God's revealed truth that gives life, strength, hope, wisdom, comfort, and direction for every season of life. TJ shows that as believers grow in their understanding of God's Word, it shapes both their hearts and their actions, producing delight, awe, and a deeper longing for God. Throughout the sermon, he encourages Christians to intentionally treasure Scripture by guarding it, storing it in their hearts, meditating on it daily, and building their lives upon it, trusting that God uses His Word to transform His people and sustain them through every circumstance.
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Psalm 46 | Summer of Psalms
06/29/2026
Psalm 46 | Summer of Psalms
Pastor TJ teaches through Psalms 46, reminding believers that God is their refuge, strength, and ever-present help in times of trouble. Using the story of King Hezekiah and the Assyrian siege as background, he explains that God's people do not need to fear, even when life feels chaotic, uncertain, or overwhelming, because God is sovereign over every circumstance. TJ emphasizes that the refuges and sources of strength we build for ourselves will eventually fail, but God alone is a secure fortress who never fails His people. He also explains that the command to "be still and know that I am God" is not merely a call to quietness, but a call to stop striving, trust God's authority, and remember that God will ultimately be exalted over all nations. Throughout the sermon, TJ encourages Christians to run to God first in seasons of crisis, finding peace, strength, and hope in Christ rather than in circumstances, worldly security, or their own abilities.
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Psalm 103 | Summer of Psalms
06/22/2026
Psalm 103 | Summer of Psalms
Pastor Jeremy teaches through Psalms 103, calling believers to intentionally remember and praise God for who He is and all that He has done. He explains that David speaks to his own soul, reminding himself of God's benefits—including forgiveness, redemption, healing, and steadfast love—especially during seasons of discouragement or doubt. Jeremy emphasizes that God's benefits should lead believers to worship because they reveal His character: He is righteous, merciful, gracious, patient, and abounding in steadfast love. He also reminds Christians of their own frailty and dependence on God, contrasting the temporary nature of human life with God's eternal faithfulness. Throughout the sermon, Jeremy encourages believers to regularly preach truth to themselves, remember God's faithfulness in every season, and respond with lives marked by worship, obedience, and the passing on of faith to future generations.
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Psalms 42-43 | Summer of Psalms
06/15/2026
Psalms 42-43 | Summer of Psalms
Pastor Blaine teaches through Psalms 42–43, focusing on how Christians should respond to seasons of grief, sorrow, and despair. He explains that the psalmist is honest about his pain, feeling distant from God, overwhelmed by suffering, and longing for the days when life felt different. Yet instead of letting his emotions have the final word, he repeatedly speaks truth to himself, reminding his soul to “hope in God.” Blaine emphasizes that believers should be honest about their struggles while also grounding their hearts in God's character and promises. Throughout the sermon, he encourages Christians to preach truth to themselves, trust God even when circumstances do not change, and remember that their ultimate hope is not found in relief from suffering but in the salvation and eternal security they have in Jesus Christ.
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Psalm 73 | Summer of Psalms
06/08/2026
Psalm 73 | Summer of Psalms
Pastor Dan teaches through Psalms 73, focusing on the struggle of seeing wicked people prosper while those who follow God suffer. He explains that Asaph nearly loses his footing because he becomes consumed with envy and frustration, questioning whether following God is even worth it. Everything changes when Asaph enters God's presence and gains an eternal perspective, realizing that earthly success is temporary while God's justice and goodness are eternal. Dan encourages believers to bring their honest doubts and frustrations to God, but not to remain focused on their circumstances. Instead, he calls Christians to lift their eyes to God's character, trust His timing and justice, and find their hope in His presence rather than in comfort, success, or circumstances. Ultimately, the sermon reminds believers that even when life is difficult and unfair, God Himself is their greatest treasure, their refuge, and their portion forever.
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Church & Israel | Part 2
05/31/2026
Church & Israel | Part 2
Pastor Blaine continues his teaching on Israel and the Church by answering questions about who Israel is, how God’s promises apply today, and what the Kingdom of God means. He explains that while salvation is available only through faith in Jesus Christ, God remains faithful to His promises and still has a future plan for Israel. Blaine points to Jesus as the fulfillment of God’s redemptive plan, reminding believers that Christ came first as a suffering Savior and will return again as a conquering King. Throughout the sermon, he encourages Christians to build their beliefs on Scripture rather than politics, share the gospel with all people, and live faithfully in light of Christ’s return.
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Church & Israel | Part 1
05/24/2026
Church & Israel | Part 1
Pastor Blaine taught on the relationship between Romans 9–11, Israel, and the Church, encouraging Christians to let the Bible shape their views instead of politics or internet opinions. He explained that God chose Israel in the Old Testament to be the people through whom the world would come to know Him, but many rejected Jesus when He came as the Messiah. Because of that, the gospel spread to the Gentiles through the Church, though God still remains faithful to His promises and is not finished with Israel. Blaine emphasized that salvation has always come through faith in Christ alone, not through ethnicity, heritage, or religious works. Throughout the sermon, he called Christians to humility, love, and careful Bible study, warning against arrogance, hatred toward Jews, and building beliefs from social media instead of Scripture.
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Romans 8:31-34
05/17/2026
Romans 8:31-34
Pastor Blaine taught from Romans 8:31–34, focusing on the confidence and assurance Christians can have because of what Jesus has done for them. He explained that when Paul says, “If God is for us, who can be against us,” it doesn’t mean life will be easy, but that nothing can ultimately separate believers from God or overturn their salvation. Blaine emphasized that the greatest proof of God’s love is the cross—God giving His own Son to save sinners—not temporary blessings or personal experiences. He also talked about how believers often face accusations from themselves, others, and Satan, but because Jesus died, rose again, and now intercedes for His people, no charge can stand against those God has justified. Ultimately, the sermon encouraged Christians to place their confidence not in themselves or their circumstances, but in the finished work of Christ and the promises of God.
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Romans 8:26-30
05/10/2026
Romans 8:26-30
Pastor Blaine taught from Romans 8:26–30, focusing on how Christians endure suffering through both the hope of future glory and the present help of the Holy Spirit. He explained that human weakness is often seen most clearly when suffering leaves us unable to even articulate what we feel or how to pray, yet the Holy Spirit intercedes on behalf of believers according to God’s will. Blaine emphasized that God’s promise to “work all things together for good” does not mean a life free from pain or hardship, but that God sovereignly uses suffering to conform believers into the image of Christ. He also unpacked themes of God’s sovereignty, predestination, calling, justification, and glorification, showing that salvation is entirely rooted in God’s grace from beginning to end. Ultimately, the sermon pointed listeners away from self-reliance and toward confidence in a sovereign God who is not surprised by suffering, who walks with believers through it, and who promises eternal glory beyond the brokenness of this life.
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Romans 8:23-25
05/03/2026
Romans 8:23-25
Pastor Jeremy taught from Romans 8:18–25, focusing on how both creation and humanity “groan” under the weight of sin and brokenness, yet believers groan differently because they have the Holy Spirit as a promise of future glory. He emphasized that suffering is not meaningless but is part of God’s process to shape us into the likeness of Christ, calling Christians to develop a right theology of suffering rather than trying to escape it. Through the tension of the “already but not yet,” he explained that while believers are already adopted, saved, and redeemed, they still await the full realization of those promises—especially the redemption of their bodies. Ultimately, he pointed listeners to a hope not rooted in present circumstances but in the future glory secured by Jesus’ death and resurrection, urging them to endure suffering with an eternal perspective, patient faith, and confident hope in Christ.
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Romans 8:18-22
04/26/2026
Romans 8:18-22
Pastor Blaine teaches that the suffering of this present life—whether persecution, pain, illness, loss, or emotional hardship—is real, but cannot compare to the eternal glory awaiting believers in Christ. Paul’s point is not to minimize suffering, but to give it proper perspective by contrasting temporary pain with infinite joy. Blaine explains that all creation itself is broken and “groaning” under the curse of sin, longing for the day when God will fully redeem His people and remake the world in a new heaven and new earth. He encourages Christians not to waste suffering, but to let it deepen their hope in eternity and point others to Christ. He also challenges believers to worship the Creator rather than the creation, stewarding the world well without idolizing it, and to invest their lives in what is eternal rather than in a temporary, passing world.
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Romans 8:15-17
04/19/2026
Romans 8:15-17
Pastor Blaine explains that the gospel doesn’t just forgive sin or declare us innocent—it brings believers into God’s family through adoption. Those led by the Spirit are no longer slaves living in fear, but sons and daughters who can call God “Father,” with the Holy Spirit giving them deep assurance of that identity. This new status means believers are heirs with Christ, promised a future inheritance far greater than anything in this life. While following Jesus includes suffering, it is worth it because of the eternal glory to come. Blaine urges believers to live in light of this identity and future hope, and calls non-Christians to turn to Christ, emphasizing that nothing in this world compares to the inheritance offered through Him.
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Romans 8:12-14
04/12/2026
Romans 8:12-14
Pastor TJ teaches that the resurrection is the foundation of the Christian faith, proving Jesus is who He says He is and guaranteeing eternal life for believers. Because the Holy Spirit now dwells in Christians, they are no longer enslaved to sin but are called to actively fight and put it to death. Sin is not something to manage—it is destructive and must be killed. This battle is fought through the Spirit working through God’s Word, leading believers to truth and producing the fruit of the Spirit. Ultimately, the message emphasizes that believers fight sin not to earn salvation, but because of their identity as God’s children, calling them to live in obedience and holiness.
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Easter Service | 2026
04/05/2026
Easter Service | 2026
This Easter message focuses on Jesus’ question, “Who do you say that I am?” highlighting that while many people have opinions about Jesus, true understanding matters most. Peter correctly calls Him the Christ but misunderstands that it requires suffering and death, which Jesus explains is necessary for our salvation. Following Jesus is not just belief but surrender—denying yourself and valuing eternity over temporary gain. The sermon challenges the idea that Jesus exists to improve our current life, emphasizing instead that He came to save us from sin and offer eternal life. It closes by urging skeptics to investigate, warning against false versions of Jesus, and reminding believers that salvation is by grace, with the resurrection proving everything Jesus claimed is true.
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Romans 8:9-11
03/29/2026
Romans 8:9-11
Pastor Blaine explains that true Christians are defined by the indwelling of the Holy Spirit, not by knowledge, works, or experiences, and this gives believers real confidence in their relationship with Christ. Through a Trinitarian lens, he highlights that the same power that raised Jesus from the dead now lives in believers, guaranteeing both spiritual life now and physical resurrection in the future. While death is still a present reality and brings real grief, Christians have hope because death is ultimately defeated and leads to eternal life. Blaine warns against placing hope in temporary things like politics, comfort, or personal control over health, emphasizing instead that true Christian hope is rooted in the resurrection of Jesus and the promise of eternity. He concludes by calling believers to live faithfully as ambassadors for Christ, trusting God with their lives and finding confidence and hope in the gospel.
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Romans 8:5-8
03/23/2026
Romans 8:5-8
Pastor Blaine teaches that there are only two kinds of people—those living according to the flesh and those living according to the Spirit—and that our nature is revealed by what we set our minds and affections on. A life focused on the flesh leads to death, while a life centered on the Spirit leads to life and peace. He emphasizes that sin is active hostility toward God and that salvation is not based on works or experiences, but on a present, ongoing relationship with Jesus marked by repentance and a desire to obey Him. Christians are called to live in the world with rightly ordered love, enjoying life without idolizing it, while serving as ambassadors for Christ, and can have confidence in their salvation because they are known and securely held by Him.
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Romans 8:2-4
03/15/2026
Romans 8:2-4
Pastor Blaine explains how the gospel makes it possible for believers to live free from condemnation. Because humanity could not keep God’s law, weakened by sin, God sent Jesus in human flesh to accomplish what we could not. Through Christ’s death and resurrection, the penalty for sin is fully paid and the righteous requirement of the law is fulfilled for those who trust in Him. Blaine emphasizes that the heart of the gospel is substitutionary atonement—Jesus lived the perfect life we failed to live and died the death we deserved, taking our place under God’s judgment. As a result, believers are not only declared righteous but are also given the Holy Spirit, who empowers them to live a new life that honors God.
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Romans 8:1
03/08/2026
Romans 8:1
Pastor TJ explains that Romans 8:1 is the culmination of everything Paul has argued in the first seven chapters of Romans: because of Christ’s finished work, believers are completely freed from condemnation. Even though Christians still experience an ongoing battle with sin, their position before God is secure. TJ emphasizes that salvation is not based on our performance but on our union with Christ, who has already paid the full penalty for sin. Through the work of the Holy Spirit, believers are justified, kept, and assured of eternal security. The message encourages Christians to reject the condemning lies of the enemy, rest in the truth of the gospel, and live confidently in the identity and freedom found in Christ.
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Romans 7:21-25
03/01/2026
Romans 7:21-25
Pastor Blaine explains that the Christian life is marked by an ongoing war between a redeemed heart and remaining sin. Paul’s cry, “Wretched man that I am,” reflects not defeat but humility—an honest recognition that even believers still battle sinful desires. The law is good and exposes sin, but only Christ delivers. Blaine emphasizes that victory over sin requires both fleeing temptation and actively resisting through prayer, Scripture, community, confession, and intentional boundaries. Most importantly, believers must fix their eyes on Jesus rather than obsess over their sin. True transformation comes not from self-effort or blame-shifting, but from the power of the Holy Spirit and gratitude for the gospel. The message calls Christians to take sin seriously, live in accountability, and confidently pursue holiness because of what Christ has already accomplished.
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Romans 7:13-20
02/23/2026
Romans 7:13-20
Pastor Blaine explains the internal struggle Paul describes between the desire to honor God and the persistent pull of sin. He argues that Paul is speaking as a Christian, not an unbeliever, highlighting the real tension believers experience between their new identity in Christ and their ongoing battle with sin in the flesh. The law is good and spiritual—it doesn’t create sin but exposes it, like an X-ray revealing a broken bone. While Christians are positionally saved from sin’s penalty, they are not yet free from its presence. Blaine emphasizes that this passage does not excuse sin but calls believers to humility, vigilance, and dependence on the Holy Spirit. True growth comes not from self-confidence but from ongoing repentance, faith, and recognizing that victory over sin comes only through God’s power, not our own strength.
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Romans 7:7-12
02/15/2026
Romans 7:7-12
Pastor Blaine explains that the law itself is not sinful; rather, it reveals the depth of our sin. Using Paul’s example of coveting, he shows how the law exposes what is already in the human heart and even provokes rebellion in our sinful nature. The problem is not God’s commands but our condition. The law is holy, righteous, and good, but because of sin it brings awareness of guilt and ultimately death. Blaine emphasizes that the law functions like a mirror—it shows us our need but cannot fix us. The message drives listeners to recognize their inability to save themselves and their need for Christ, who alone provides the righteousness and life the law could never produce.
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Romans 7:1-6
02/08/2026
Romans 7:1-6
Pastor TJ explains that believers are no longer under the authority or condemnation of the law because they have died to it through the body of Christ. Using the illustration of marriage, Paul shows that death changes relationship and authority—just as death frees a person from marriage law, believers’ death with Christ frees them from the law’s rule. Blaine emphasizes that the law was never meant to save; it exposes sin and ultimately produces death. Through Christ, Christians are released from the law so they can belong to Him, bear fruit for God, and serve in the new way of the Spirit rather than the old way of external rule-keeping. The message highlights that true transformation comes not from more rules, but from new life in Christ and ongoing sanctification by the Spirit.
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Thinking Biblically About Immigration
02/02/2026
Thinking Biblically About Immigration
Pastor Blaine addresses immigration by calling the church to think biblically rather than politically or emotionally. He explains that Scripture affirms nations, borders, and governing authorities as God-ordained, with a responsibility to uphold law, order, and justice. At the same time, individual Christians are called to show compassion, mercy, and dignity to every person made in God's image. Blaine carefully distinguishes between individual responsibility (loving neighbors, caring for those in need) and national responsibility (enforcing laws and protecting citizens), warning against misusing Scripture to justify political positions. He challenges believers to reject tribalism, false teaching, and selective justice, urging the church to be peacemakers who submit to biblical authority, pursue truth with clarity, and keep Christ—not culture—at the center of the conversation.
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Romans 6:15-23
01/25/2026
Romans 6:15-23
This sermon continues through Romans 6, focusing on what it means to live under grace rather than sin. Pastor Blaine explains that while believers are no longer ruled by sin, they still face a daily choice about who they will serve. Everyone is a slave to something—either sin, which leads to death, or obedience to God, which leads to righteousness and life. Blaine emphasizes that grace doesn’t remove responsibility; it changes our motivation. True freedom isn’t doing whatever we want, but being freed from sin to joyfully serve God. The message calls Christians to live consistently with their new identity in Christ, offering their lives fully to Him out of gratitude for the salvation they’ve received.
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Sanctity of Life | 2026
01/18/2026
Sanctity of Life | 2026
This sermon addresses the sanctity of human life by grounding its value in God's design and character. Pastor Blaine teaches that every human life is created in the image of God, giving it inherent worth, dignity, and purpose from conception to natural death. He emphasizes that the issue is not ultimately political or cultural, but theological—how we view God determines how we treat human life. The message calls believers to respond with both truth and compassion: to uphold God's design for life while extending grace, forgiveness, and hope through the gospel. Blaine challenges the church to be a people who protect the vulnerable, care for those who are hurting, and confidently proclaim Christ as the source of redemption, healing, and true life.
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Romans 6:6-14
01/11/2026
Romans 6:6-14
Pastor Blaine teaches that because believers are united with Christ, their old sinful self has been crucified and no longer has dominion over them. Salvation changes both our position before God and how we practically live in this life. Christians are no longer slaves to sin but are called to live under Christ’s lordship, presenting every part of their lives—heart, mind, speech, and actions—as instruments of righteousness. Blaine emphasizes that true freedom isn’t found in autonomy or self-rule, but in submitting to Jesus as Lord. Obedience flows from grace, not law, and the Christian life is marked by ongoing repentance, dependence on the Holy Spirit, and a daily choice to live in light of what Christ has already accomplished.
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Romans 6:1-5
01/04/2026
Romans 6:1-5
Pastor Blaine teaches that because believers are united with Christ, sin no longer has authority over them. Romans 6 shows that salvation doesn’t just forgive sin—it fundamentally changes who we are. Through Christ’s death and resurrection, Christians have died to their old selves and been raised to new life, meaning they are no longer slaves to sin but servants of righteousness. Blaine emphasizes that grace is never a license to keep sinning; instead, grace empowers obedience. The call of the passage is to live in light of what is already true—counting ourselves dead to sin, actively turning away from it, and offering our lives fully to God as people who have been made alive in Christ.
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Forward | Pastor TJ Auten
12/28/2025
Forward | Pastor TJ Auten
This sermon from Pastor TJ sets the tone for the year with a clear call to move forward in faith. Drawing from Philippians 3, TJ emphasizes that knowing Christ is of surpassing worth and that following Jesus requires intentional effort—pressing on rather than living in the past. He challenges the church to avoid a wasted life by building on a firm foundation: trusting, knowing, and storing God’s Word. Using personal stories and Scripture, he highlights the authority and reliability of the Bible and calls the church to deeper engagement with Scripture, obedience to Christ, and shared dependence on God as they move forward together.
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