Greatness According to Jesus (Matthew 18:1-5)

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Oct 22

Elder Adam Paul shares about Greatness According to Jesus from Matthew 18:1-5. We'll talk about the importance of child-like faith and serving God out of love.

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October 22, 2026

Greatness According to Jesus (Matthew 18:1-5)

October 22, 2026

Elder Adam Paul shares about Greatness According to Jesus from Matthew 18:1-5. We'll talk about the importance of child-like faith and serving God out of love.

October 22, 2026

October 8, 2026

Set Apart (Psalm 1)

October 8, 2026

Elder Dan Long will challenge us to be set apart by looking at Psalm 1. God has called His people to live differently. Do we do that?

October 8, 2026

July 23, 2026

Oh No! There's a Hole in the Roof! (Luke 5:17-26)

July 23, 2026

Elder Tom Toone preaches from Luke 5:17-26 on the account of Jesus healing a paralytic. This passage will teach us about friendship, faith, forgiveness, and fortitude.

July 23, 2026

May 21, 2026

In the Beginning God (Romans 8:28)

May 21, 2026

Elder Dan preaches on God's providence from Romans 8:28. God is in control and is over all things, so we should trust Him.

May 21, 2026

April 30, 2026

Salt and Light (Matthew 5:13-16)

April 30, 2026

Elder Adam teaches on Jesus' challenge to be salt and light from Matthew 5:13-16.

April 30, 2026

March 5, 2026

Death...Grief...Somebody Help Me!

March 5, 2026

Elder Tom Toone shares a message looking at what the Bible tells us about death and grief. We will encounter both in our lives on this earth. How does the Bible call us to respond?

March 5, 2026

January 5, 2026

He Restores (Psalm 23:3)

January 5, 2026

Elder Daniel Long will be preaching on Matthew 11:28-30. He will be unpacking what it is like to take Christ's yoke and apply it to our daily living. As you prepare for the message, please read the passage and ask yourself: "What is the rest that Christ offers?" "Am I experiencing that rest?"

January 5, 2026

Looking For Evidence of Our Faith (James 2:14-26)

January 5, 2026

Stephen Howard will challenge us to look for evidence of our faith from James 2:14-26.

As you prepare for the message, please read the passage and ask yourself: "If I was on trial for being a Christian, would there be enough evidence to confict me? Why or why not?"

January 5, 2026

December 18, 2025

How To Run Well (Hebrews 12:1-2)

December 18, 2025

Stephen Howard will be preaching on Hebrews 12:1-2. This passage will challenge us to think about how well we run the race of the Christian life.

As you prepare for the message, please read the passage and ask yourself: "How can I better run the race of my Christian life?"

December 18, 2025

October 30, 2025

Everyone Needs Compassion (Luke 10:25-37)

October 30, 2025

Elder Tom Toone shares from Luke 10:25-37 about how everyone needs compassion. Using the quintessential Parable of the Good Samaritan, we highlight practical steps for showing compassion both to our brothers and sisters in Christ, and the unsaved world around us.

As you prepare for the message, please read the passage and ask yourself: "Am I as compassionate as I think I am?"

"Do I know how to use discernment before I go about sharing any 'Words of Wisdom' with those who are in the midst of suffering?"

October 30, 2025

October 9, 2025

Talk Less...Listen More

October 9, 2025

ESBC Elder Tom Toone shares a challenge for believers to talk less and listen more. Scripture emphasizes that listening--especially to God and others--is foundation to love, understanding, and spiritual growth.

As you prepare for the message, please read the passage and ask yourself: "Would I call myself a 'good listener'?"

"Why is it important for Christians to listen well?"

October 9, 2025

September 18, 2025

Hope Through Trust (John 11:1-44)

September 18, 2025

Elder Adam Paul shares the story of the resurrection of Lazarus from John 11:1-44. Through this story, we will learn that we can trust God because He is a God of love, life, and restoration.

As you prepare for the message, please read the passage and ask yourself: What things am I tempted to put my hope in instead of God? What comfort and assurance does Jesus bring into my life?

September 18, 2025

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Adam Paul

Tom is married to Debbie (1982), and the father of John (wife Christine & daughter, Maria), Tommy (wife Rita), Jackson, and Diann. A retired public-school principal, Tom and his family joined the church in 1991. He has served the church in many roles: Elder, Deacon, Sunday School Teacher, Biblical Counselor and Evangelism Leader to name a few.

In the community Tom volunteers as a Chaplain at a local hospital and is a volunteer driver for the township’s Senior Citizen Van Service.

Hobbies include hiking, biking, and cheering for the Philadelphia Eagles and Sixers.

Greatness According to Jesus (Matthew 18:1-5)

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