I Can't Believe They Did That...Now What?

Now What?
Written By Pastor John Toone

We're going to continue seeking the answer to the question “Now What?” How should we live in this confusing time? What should we do? This week, we talk about how we should respond when someone does or says something that we disagree with. Should we respond with outrage? Ignore it? Paul touches on some principles in 1 Corinthians 4:1-7 that should help us.

How do I respond when I disagree with another’s words or actions? Who is the ultimate judge over every person?

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Moving Forward...Now What?
Moving Forward...Now What?

This is the the last week of our “Now What?” series.

We are going to talk about moving forward. What’s next for our church? How should we live for our Lord during this time? We will listen to the words of John the Baptist in John 3:25-30 to help us answer those questions.

Who should get the credit for what happens in a church? Is my life supposed to be about me or someone else?

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Cries for Justice...Now What?
Cries for Justice...Now What?

We continue seeking the answer to the question “Now What?” How should we live in this confusing time? What should we do?

This week, we talk about justice. Many people talk about justice nowadays (or speak against a perceived lack of justice). But what does God think about justice? And what does He expect us to do about it? Isaiah chapter 1 (especially verses 16-18) will help us answer those questions.

What does God think about justice? How should I respond when others cry out for justice?

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I Can't Believe They Did That...Now What?
I Can't Believe They Did That...Now What?

We're going to continue seeking the answer to the question “Now What?” How should we live in this confusing time? What should we do? This week, we talk about how we should respond when someone does or says something that we disagree with. Should we respond with outrage? Ignore it? Paul touches on some principles in 1 Corinthians 4:1-7 that should help us.
How do I respond when I disagree with another’s words or actions? Who is the ultimate judge over every person?

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God Feels Distant...Now What?
God Feels Distant...Now What?

We continue seeking the answer to the question “Now What?” How should we live in this confusing time? What should we do?

This week, we are going to think about what we should do when God feels distant. With all the craziness in the world today, we can sometimes wonder if God is really with us. In Psalm 19, we will discover where and how we can see God at all times.

Do I feel close to God or does He seem distant? What should I do to get closer to God?

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The Church Scattered...Now What? (Acts 11:19-26)
The Church Scattered...Now What? (Acts 11:19-26)

A lot has changed in the world, our country, our community, and our church over the past 5 months. It has left many of us thinking, “Now what? What happens now? What do we do?”

For the next few weeks, we are going to consider what happens, what we should do, and how we should live in this unique time. We’re going to start by looking at the church. Some people are comfortable coming into the church building, some prefer the safety of joining us online, the church is scattered… now what?

While the effects of a pandemic on this scale is unprecedented, the church has been scattered before. We are going to look this week at Acts 11:19-26 and see what God does when He scatters His people. Discovering what God has done for His church before will help us to see what we should do now.

How is church different now? How might God be using this moment for His purposes?

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In Remembrance Of Me (1 Corinthians 11:17-34)
In Remembrance Of Me (1 Corinthians 11:17-34)

1 Corinthians 11:17-34 will highlight how the Lord's Supper is meant to be a testimony to our unity as a church, a powerful moment to remember and proclaim the good news of Jesus Christ, and an opportunity to reflect on what Jesus has done for us.

As you prepare for the message, please read the passage and ask yourself, "What does it mean to 'examine' myself?"

"Why is the Lord's Supper important?"

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What To Do After The Election (Colossians 4:2-6)
What To Do After The Election (Colossians 4:2-6)

The 2024 election is only a few days away. Maybe you think about it with excitement, anxiety, or relief that the political ads will stop. In this sermon, Colossians 4:2-6 will remind us that while elections are important, the daily decisions that we make to live for Christ are more important. Believers should daily decide to pray, share the good news, and walk in wisdom toward non-believers.  Why are the daily decisions I make to live for Christ so important? How can I put those decisions in the proper perspective?

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Not "By" Works, But "For" Works (Ephesians 2:8-10)
Not "By" Works, But "For" Works (Ephesians 2:8-10)

Inspired by this year's VBS theme verse, we'll then look at Ephesians 2:8-10 to talk about the relationship between salvation and good works. We are not saved "by" good works, but "by" God's grace and through faith in Jesus Christ.
Yet, we are saved "for" good works that God has prepared ahead of time for us to do for His glory.

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The Race on Easter Morning (John 20:1-9)
The Race on Easter Morning (John 20:1-9)

We look at John 20:1-9 and the account several people who were running around on the morning of Christ’s resurrection trying to figure out what happened to the tomb and body of the man they loved. The answer would surprise them and change the world!

Why do we come to church on Easter morning?

What difference does (or should) the resurrection of Jesus make in my daily life?

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Luke: Discovering Jesus
Luke: Discovering Jesus

We will start a new sermon series on the Gospel of Luke. This sermon will be an introduction to the book and the first two chapters, focusing on Luke 1:1-4. We can trust what Luke writes about Jesus because he is presenting an orderly account of Jesus' life based on eyewitness testimony. This book should give us certainty about the truth of Jesus Christ.

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Amos: The Lord Roars
Amos: The Lord Roars

We begin a new series through the book of Amos, which show us how to respond when the Lord roars with judgment.

Where do we find hope in the Lord’s passion for justice?

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2 Peter: Double-check
2 Peter: Double-check

2 Peter is about making sure (or double-checking) that we know what we believe and that we are growing in the faith.

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JOB: Where Is God?
JOB: Where Is God?

We will begin a new series going through the Old Testament book of Job. We ponder what we should do when God feels distant and things go wrong in our lives. Will we still trust in God's sovereign goodness and loving-kindness?

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Titus: Mission Of The Church
Titus: Mission Of The Church

Our focus will be on what God says our mission/goal as a church should be. In Titus 1:1-4, we'll talk about our responsibility to know the truth, live it out, and trust in the hope of eternal life.

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Exodus | Escape To God’s Presence
Exodus | Escape To God’s Presence

Exodus emphasizes what God has done to bring us (His people) into His presence and into a relationship with Him.

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Who Is Jesus? | The Gospel Of Mark
Who Is Jesus? | The Gospel Of Mark
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Summer Reading With The Word: A Study Of Psalm 119
Summer Reading With The Word: A Study Of Psalm 119
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Jesus Is Better - A Study Of The Book Of Hebrews
Jesus Is Better - A Study Of The Book Of Hebrews

This is a powerful book that boldly proclaims the message that Jesus is Better! We’ll look at Hebrews 1:1-3 and talk about how the message ‘Jesus is Better’ can be a great encouragement to us.

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We're Back! Now What? - A Study of The Books of Ezra & Nehemiah
We're Back! Now What? - A Study of The Books of Ezra & Nehemiah

Like the Israelites in exile, we have experienced many events that have kept us from serving God the way we were used to. But now, how should we move forward? The books of Ezra and Nehemiah help us answer that question. We’ll start this week in Ezra 1-2 learning about how God keeps His promises.
Will God keep what He has promised? How can I learn to trust Him?

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Love In A Broken World - A Study of the Book of Ruth
Love In A Broken World - A Study of the Book of Ruth
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Rejoice & Grow (Epistle to the Philippians)
Rejoice & Grow (Epistle to the Philippians)

“Joy is how believers who know Christ and whose futures are guaranteed by Christ respond in the context of present difficulties.” -Gordon Fee

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The Sermon (Matthew 5-7)
The Sermon (Matthew 5-7)

What is The Sermon about?

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Hope in Hard Times (Lamentations 3)
Hope in Hard Times (Lamentations 3)

When it feels like God is against you.

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Moving Forward: A Study Through the Book of Joshua
Moving Forward: A Study Through the Book of Joshua

God is faithful and is ready to move forward.

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Pastor John Toone

Pastor John Toone had served as East Shore’s Associate Pastor from June 2014 until his appointment as Senior Pastor in September 2020. 

John’s passion is to glorify God and see His Word transform lives into the image of Christ, by the Holy Spirit’s power, in fulfillment of the Great Commission. He enjoys spending time with his family, talking about the Bible and theology, reading, watching movies, and cheering on the Philadelphia Eagles!

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