Jesus Is Better Than Blind Faith (Hebrews 11:1-16)

Mar 29

Pastor Tom will be sharing about how we can put our faith to use from Hebrews 11:1-16. We will learn about the faith that God has given us and how it is better than blind faith because it is secure and certain. Then we will discuss how to put our faith to action by obeying the word of God and growing in the knowledge of God.

What is the Bible talking about when it talks about “faith”? How can I grow in faith?

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Jesus is Better - Amen! (Hebrews 13:18-25)

June 21, 2022

We finish our study through the Book of Hebrews by looking at Hebrews 13:18-25. Throughout the book, we have been discovering how Jesus is better than anything and anyone we could compare Him to. Since Jesus is better, that means that we are dependent on Him. We need to call out to Him in prayer for the help we need to live for our Lord.
How does the truth that “Jesus is Better” make a difference in your life?

June 21, 2022

June 14, 2022

Jesus Is A Better Leader (Hebrews 13:7-17)

June 14, 2022

In this sermon, Pastor John talked about leadership as we study Hebrews 13:7-17.
What makes a good leader? Is Jesus worth following? If so, why?

June 14, 2022

May 24, 2022

Jesus Is Better Than Self-Love (Hebrews 13:1-6)

May 24, 2022

In this sermon we move into the practical application part of the Book of Hebrews in Hebrews 13:1-6. This passage will challenge us with the truth that worshiping Jesus means living a life that is others-focused, rather than self-focused.
Does selfishness have a place in the Christian life? Why or why not? What should a Christian life look like?

May 24, 2022

May 17, 2022

Jesus Is Better - A Better Kingdom (Hebrews 12:18-29)

May 17, 2022

In an often challenging world, God encourages us with the truth that this world is not our home. We are living for a better kingdom! In this sermon we will talk about that kingdom and what it looks like to live for it from Hebrews 12:18-29.
What kingdom am I living for? Does my life reflect that kingdom?

May 17, 2022

May 10, 2022

Jesus Is Better Thank A Participation Trophy (Hebrews 12:12-17)

May 10, 2022

In this sermon we will learn from the example of hard-working mothers to talk more about the race of life in Hebrews 12:12-17. God doesn’t call us to get saved and then relax. He has a goal for His people to strive after: peace and holiness.
What is the purpose of my life? What keeps me from growing to be more like Jesus Christ?

May 10, 2022

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April 11, 2024

Share The Gospel! (Isaiah 62)

April 11, 2024

This week we are going to be looking at Isaiah 62, the whole chapter. One core tenet of East Shore is evangelism, we love it, we share the gospel every week. We collect the evangelism stories each week to encourage us to press on.
As this is Pastor Tom's final sermon, he wants to encourage you all the more to continue sharing the gospel! It is Pastor Tom’s prayer that Isaiah 62 will only strengthen that passion of gospel proclamation.

April 11, 2024

April 3, 2024

Light In The Darkness (Exodus 11)

April 3, 2024

In this sermon we are going to look at the 9th plague, the darkness covering over Egypt. It is a fitting passage for Easter Sunday because we will see that Jesus also faced the darkness and overcame it, which means all of us, through Christ, are brought out of the darkness.

April 3, 2024

January 10, 2024

More That A Dream (Psalm 126)

January 10, 2024

Pastor Tom encourages us from Psalm 126. We will be challenged to press on with joy, to worship God expecting Him to work, and to commit more than ever to live a life fully surrendered to Him.

Do I expect God to work in m life?
What would it look like to be joyfully surrendered to God?

January 10, 2024

October 17, 2023

Who Is Jesus? | Our God Is Faithful (Mark 14:26-31)

October 17, 2023

Pastor Tom will shares from Mark 14:26-31 about Jesus' prediction that His disciples would deny and abandon Him. Jesus knew from eternity past that they would deny Him and leave Him all alone, and yet, He still goes before them and claims them as His own. He does the same with us. When we are faithless, we can rest knowing that Jesus will be faithful.

How have I been faithless to Jesus?
How has He remained faithful to me?

October 17, 2023

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Pastor Tom SylviaHebrews

Pastor Tom Sylvia

Tom and his family spent four years church planting on the Mexican border in El Paso, Texas where he served as the associate pastor of Sun City Church.

Tom became Associate Pastor of East Shore Baptist Church in January of 2022.

Jesus Is Better Than Blind Faith (Hebrews 11:1-16)

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