Our Mission: To Raise Up Godly Leaders (Titus 1:5-9)

Jan 22

The Apostle Paul challenges our church to raise up godly leaders in Titus 1:5-9. Elders are one example of those kinds of leaders, but every believer should aspire to grow in spiritual maturity.

As you prepare for the message, please read the passage and ask yourself,

"Am I growing in my love for the Lord?"
"Do I lead/inspire others to know/worship Him?"
"Does my character reflect my relationship with Jesus?"

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February 20, 2025

Our Mission: Share The Life-Changing Gospel (Titus 2:11-15)

February 20, 2025

In this sermon we will talk about the life-changing power of the gospel of Jesus Christ from Titus 2:11-15. The gospel is from God's grace and brings salvation that makes a difference in our lives. It gives us hope, redeems us, and brings us into God's family. Our mission as a church is to share that message.

As you prepare for the message, please read the passage and ask yourself,

"What is my favorite part of the gospel?"

"How do I share the gospel message?"

February 20, 2025

February 12, 2025

Our Mission: Represent Christ Well (Titus 2:7-10)

February 12, 2025

In this sermon we will talk about representing our faith in Christ in a God-honoring way from Titus 2:7-10. This is especially important when we interact with people who do not know the Lord at the places where we work. Our attitude and actions should point others toward the Lord.

As you prepare for the message, please read the passage and ask yourself,

"How do I represent Christ?"

"When people look at my life, what do they learn about Jesus?"

February 12, 2025

February 6, 2025

Our Mission: Teach One Another (Titus 2:1-6)

February 6, 2025

Titus 2:1-6 will talk about the important role each of us has in the church to teach one another the truths of God's Word and model how to live those truths out. Whether we call it discipleship, teaching, or mentoring, we are called to help each other grow in our relationship with the Lord.

As you prepare for the message, please read the passage and ask yourself, "Who taught me how to be a Christian?"

"How do I teach other believers to live for the Lord?"

February 6, 2025

January 30, 2025

Our Mission: Confront Dangerous Errors (Titus 1:10-16)

January 30, 2025

In this sermon we will continue our study of the mission of the church in Titus 1:10-16. In this passage, Paul challenges us to confront dangerous errors that often try to worm their way into the church. We must fight for the truth that our salvation is based on faith alone and there is nothing we can (or need to) add to it. At the same time, God holds us accountable to live out that truth by living for Him.

As you prepare for the message, please read the passage and ask yourself,

"Why is it important to fight/stand up for the truth of salvation?" "What difference does that truth make in your life?"

January 30, 2025

January 22, 2025

Our Mission: To Raise Up Godly Leaders (Titus 1:5-9)

January 22, 2025

The Apostle Paul challenges our church to raise up godly leaders in Titus 1:5-9. Elders are one example of those kinds of leaders, but every believer should aspire to grow in spiritual maturity.

As you prepare for the message, please read the passage and ask yourself,

"Am I growing in my love for the Lord?"

"Do I lead/inspire others to know/worship Him?"

"Does my character reflect my relationship with Jesus?"

January 22, 2025

January 15, 2025

Titus: Mission Of The Church

January 15, 2025

We start a new sermon series through the book of Titus. 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.

As you prepare for the message, please read the passage and ask yourself, "How did I come to know God's truth?" "How does knowing that truth make a difference in my life?"

January 15, 2025

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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

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!