Who Does God's Kingdom Belong To? (Mark 10:13-16)

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May 18

In this sermon, we will hear from Jesus in Mark 10:13-16 about why we should love children and what we can learn from them about faith.

What do children teach us about how we should love God? What is my role in helping children to become disciples of Jesus Christ?

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July 3, 2025

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

July 3, 2025

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?"

July 3, 2025

November 6, 2024

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

November 6, 2024

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?

November 6, 2024

August 16, 2022

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

August 16, 2022

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.

August 16, 2022

April 19, 2022

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

April 19, 2022

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?

April 19, 2022

January 11, 2022

January 9, 2022 Sermon

January 11, 2022

A sermon from Pastor John Toone.

January 11, 2022

August 17, 2021

Seek and Find (Jeremiah 29:10-14)

August 17, 2021

How we can seek and find God?

Am I seeking God? What truth do we find in the Bible about Jesus Christ?”

August 17, 2021

May 18, 2021

Who Does God's Kingdom Belong To? (Mark 10:13-16)

May 18, 2021

In this sermon, we will hear from Jesus in Mark 10:13-16 about why we should love children and what we can learn from them about faith.
What do children teach us about how we should love God? What is my role in helping children to become disciples of Jesus Christ?

May 18, 2021

April 6, 2021

He Is Not Here (Easter Sunday 2021)

April 6, 2021

This Easter, we look at the resurrection account in Matthew 28:1-10 and celebrate the fact that Jesus’ body is not in the tomb because He is risen!
What is the significance of the resurrection to my daily life?

April 6, 2021

February 2, 2021

Psalm 23

February 2, 2021

A sermon from Pastor John Toone.

February 2, 2021

November 3, 2020

What To Do On November 4th (Colossians 4:2-6)

November 3, 2020

Turn on the news, look on social media, or just drive around and see all the yard signs… it seems like everyone is focused on the upcoming election. But have you thought about what will happen after the election? This Sunday, we will look at what we should do after the election. How can we prepare to respond in a God-honoring way, regardless of the outcome? Paul’s words in Colossians 4:2-6 may give us an answer.
Should there be a difference between how I act before the election vs. after the election? How should Christians respond to a contentious political environment?

November 3, 2020

June 23, 2020

How To Get Along (Romans 15:1-7)

June 23, 2020

How should we get along with Christians we disagree with? The Apostle Paul looks at this issue in Romans 15:1-7.

How should Christians who disagree treat each other?

June 23, 2020

April 13, 2020

The Hope of the Resurrection (1 Corinthians 15:50-58)

April 13, 2020

Why is the Resurrection of Jesus Christ good news?
How can Christ’s resurrection give me hope today?

April 13, 2020

Recent Series

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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.

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?

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.

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?

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.

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.

Who Is Jesus? | The Gospel Of Mark

Summer Reading With The Word: A Study Of Psalm 119

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.

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?

Love In A Broken World - A Study of the Book of Ruth

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

The Sermon (Matthew 5-7)

What is The Sermon about?

Hope in Hard Times (Lamentations 3)

When it feels like God is against you.

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!

Who Does God's Kingdom Belong To? (Mark 10:13-16)

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