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The Verdict - When You are Located | Pastor John Eaton |The People's Court | 07/05/2026

What happens when God asks, "Where are you?" It isn't because He doesn't know where you are—it's because He wants you to honestly see where you've ended up.

In this powerful message, we explore some of the most searching questions God asks throughout Scripture. From Adam and Eve hiding in the garden, to the Prodigal Son coming to his senses, to Jonah's anger, Job's humility, and Elijah's discouragement, each story reveals a God who lovingly confronts us with truth before leading us toward restoration.

Sometimes the greatest breakthrough begins with an honest answer to one question: "How did I get here?"

If you've been blaming others, carrying anger, living in regret, or wondering why you feel distant from God, this sermon is an invitation to stop, let God speak, and allow Him to locate your heart.

Scriptures in this message:
• Genesis 3:9–13
• Genesis 4:9–10
• Luke 15:11–24
• Jonah 4
• Job 38–42
• 1 Kings 19:9–13

Key Takeaways:

God's questions are invitations to truth, not condemnation.
Healing begins when we stop making excuses.
Humility opens the door to repentance and restoration.
God meets us where we are—but He loves us too much to leave us there.

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Protect the Innocent | Pastor John Eaton |The People's Court | 06/28/2026

Who is protecting the innocent?

In a world where accusations spread faster than truth and social media often becomes the court of public opinion, God calls His people to something different. Justice isn't about winning arguments—it's about protecting the innocent, confronting wrongdoing, and restoring relationships whenever possible.

In this message from The People's Court series, we examine God's heart for justice through the Cities of Refuge, the wisdom of Proverbs, and ultimately the life of Jesus Christ—the only truly innocent One who was condemned so that we could be forgiven.

Discover why God values the "lower courts" of family, friendships, and the church, how to respond when you've hurt someone unintentionally, and why defending truth matters more than taking sides.

In this message you'll learn:
• Why God commands us to protect the innocent
• The danger of the "court of public opinion"
• The difference between accidental harm and malicious harm
• How to restore relationships before conflict grows
• Why Jesus is our ultimate Refuge and example of perfect justice and mercy

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Father's Day | Pastor John Eaton |The People's Court | 06/21/2026

The story of your life is your relationships.

In this message from The People’s Court, we continue exploring what it means to live under God’s wisdom in how we treat one another. From family to marriage, friendships to community, God’s Word calls us to a life shaped by justice, mercy, and humility.

Based on Micah 6:8, this sermon challenges us to examine how we handle relationships in the “lower courts” of life—home, church, and everyday interactions—so we don’t end up in higher courts of conflict, brokeness, and regret.

You’ll be challenged to consider:
• What does it mean to act justly in your home?
• How do we love mercy when it costs us something?
• What does it look like to walk humbly with God in real life?

When we live by the Fruit of the Spirit and follow God’s design for relationships, we reflect His heart and build stronger families, healthier communities, and deeper faith.

📖 Scripture References:
Micah 6:8
Galatians 5:22–23
Matthew 7:6

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Introduction | Pastor John Eaton |The People's Court | 06/14/2026

What if the story of your life is really the story of your relationships?

In this message, we begin a powerful new series by exploring God's heart for justice, truth, mercy, and healthy relationships. Through Micah 6:8 and Exodus 18, we discover that one of the first gifts God gave His people after delivering them from Egypt was judges—people who could help settle disputes, reveal truth, and restore peace.

Our relationships tell the story of who we are:
• How do we treat others?
• Do we seek truth, even when it exposes our own faults?
• Do we forgive when we've been hurt?
• Do we allow justice and mercy to work together?
• Are we teaching God's ways in our homes?

In a world filled with competing voices, opinions, and agendas, God calls His people to pursue something greater—the truth. Healthy families, strong churches, and thriving communities are built when people desire God's will more than simply being right.

Join us as we examine what it means to act justly, love mercy, and walk humbly with God, and how these principles can transform every relationship in our lives.

📖 Scriptures:
Micah 6:8
Exodus 18:13-26
John 8:44

The story of your life is your relationships. What story are you writing?

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Digging Your Well | Pastor John Eaton | | 06/07/2026

What happens when the wells of life get stopped up?

In this powerful message, we explore the story of Isaac in Genesis 26 and discover how the battle over wells was about much more than water—it was about access, blessing, purpose, and God's provision.

From the daily struggles faced by millions around the world who lack access to clean water to the spiritual reality of our need for the Living Water of God's Spirit, this sermon challenges us to examine what may be blocking the flow of God's life in us.

Just as Isaac faced conflict, opposition, jealousy, and discouragement while digging wells, many of us encounter obstacles that threaten to stop our spiritual growth. Yet God calls us to keep digging until we find the place of abundance, purpose, and blessing.

In this message you'll discover:
• The significance of Isaac's wells in Genesis 26
• How the enemy attempts to stop up the wells of our spiritual lives
• The connection between physical water and spiritual thirst
• What it means to create good soil for God's Word to grow
• How Jesus fulfills our deepest thirst through the Living Water of the Holy Spirit
• Why persistence in God's calling leads to breakthrough

Jesus declared, "If anyone thirsts, let him come to Me and drink. Rivers of living water will brim and spill out of the depths of anyone who believes in Me." (John 7:37-39)

If you're feeling dry, discouraged, stuck, or thirsty for more of God, this message is for you.

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My Ministry | Pastor John Eaton | | 05/31/2026

Many people believe ministry is for pastors, missionaries, or church staff. But the truth is that every follower of Jesus has been called to ministry.

In this message, we discover that ministry simply means serving—and God has uniquely designed each of us to serve Him and others through our gifts, experiences, and calling. Whether meeting physical needs, helping people heal emotionally, or building healthy relationships, God has a purpose for your life that extends far beyond simply attending church.

We'll explore what spiritual maturity looks like, why emotional and relational health matter in our walk with Christ, and how God uses ordinary people to accomplish extraordinary things for His Kingdom.

You were created for ministry.
You were saved for ministry.
You are called into ministry.

The question isn't whether God has a ministry for you—the question is whether you'll say yes.

Key Scriptures:
• Ephesians 2:10
• 2 Timothy 1:9
• Galatians 1:15
• 1 John 3:18
• Matthew 25:35-40
• James 5:16
• 2 Corinthians 5:18
• Colossians 1:28-29
• Galatians 5:22-23

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Choosing Contentment | Pastor John Eaton | Arguing with God | 05/24/2026

In the final message of our series, Arguing with God: Let God Win – Trust and Surrender, we explore one of the most powerful spiritual choices a person can make: contentment.

Why do we struggle to trust God’s limits, timing, and ways? Why do we constantly crave more—more success, more control, more pleasure, more recognition? Scripture reveals that discontentment is often at the root of our arguments with God.

In this message, we look at Israel demanding a king in 1 Samuel 8 and discover how contentment is:

A throne issue
A memory issue
A trust and surrender issue

God has always been searching for people who will decide that He is enough.

This sermon will challenge you to:

Trust God’s leadership over your life
Remember His faithfulness in your past
Surrender your cravings and comparisons
Find balance through contentment
Stop chasing what was never meant to rule you

If you’ve been frustrated with God, wrestling with His timing, or struggling to feel satisfied in life, this message is for you.

Let God win. Trust Him. Surrender to Him. And discover the freedom of contentment.

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Pride Goes Before | Pastor John Eaton | Arguing with God | 05/10/2026

Why do we argue with God? Why do we resist His direction, question His authority, and insist on our own way?

In this message from our “Let God Win – Trust & Surrender” series, we take a deep look at the root issue behind so much conflict with God: PRIDE.

From Adam and Eve in the garden to the story of Esther, Mordecai, Haman, and King Xerxes, this sermon reveals how pride deceives us into believing we are in control, always right, and above correction. But Scripture reminds us that pride always leads to destruction while humility leads to wisdom and life.

📖 “Pride goes before destruction, a haughty spirit before a fall.” – Proverbs 16:18

This sermon will challenge you to:
• Recognize the subtle ways pride operates in your life
• Understand why pride makes us argue with God
• Learn the freedom that comes through humility and surrender
• Discover how God opposes pride but honors the humble
• Trust God’s plan even when you don’t understand it

The story of Esther powerfully reminds us that God is always working behind the scenes—even when prideful people think they are in control.

If you’ve ever struggled with control, demanded answers from God, or wrestled with surrender, this message is for you.

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Women in the Bible - Mother's Day | Pastor John Eaton | Arguing with God | 05/10/2026

In this special Mother’s Day message from our series, Arguing with God: Let God Win — Trust & Surrender, we look at the lives of powerful women throughout Scripture who faced moments of fear, disappointment, uncertainty, and impossible situations.

From Deborah, Jael, Abigail, Hannah, Esther, Rahab, Sarah, and Eve… to Mary, the mother of Jesus — each woman had a choice: argue with God or trust Him.

What happens when we stop fighting God’s plan?
What if the breakthrough is found in surrender?
What if God’s timing is greater than our understanding?

This message is a reminder that God is not holding out on you. He is working through every season, every delay, every challenge, and every act of obedience for a greater purpose.

No matter your past, your fears, or your current situation, God can use your faith and surrender to impact generations.

📖 Scriptures:
Judges 4–5
1 Samuel 25
Genesis 3 & 18
Esther 4
Luke 1
Hebrews 11

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His Calling - Let God Win - Trust, Surrender | Pastor John Eaton | Arguing with God | 05/03/2026

What if the greatest struggle in your life isn’t your circumstances—but your resistance to God’s calling?

In this message, His Calling, we confront a powerful truth: many of us spend our lives arguing with God. We question who He made us to be, where He’s leading us, and what He’s asking us to do. We disqualify ourselves, delay obedience, and make excuses—often missing the very purpose we were created for.

But here’s the reality: you are not here by accident.

Every generation before you, every moment in history, every detail of your life points to intentional design. God formed you, shaped you, and brought you here for such a time as this.

Through the lives of Jeremiah, Jonah, and Moses, we see that even those called by God wrestled with fear, doubt, and frustration. They argued. They resisted. But ultimately, God’s purpose prevailed.

This message will challenge you to:
• Stop arguing with God about your identity
• Stop running from His voice
• Stop letting fear and insecurity disqualify you
• And start trusting His plan, even when it’s difficult

God’s calling may stretch you. It may lead you into uncomfortable places. But it will always lead to purpose, impact, and life.

It’s time to stop resisting and start surrendering.

Let God win.

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