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Satan, the Original Narcissist - Who is Your Father | Pastor John Eaton | Relate Series | 8/31/2025

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What’s your life built on—control or intimacy? Leverage or love? In this message, we explore the stark contrast between the Father of Light and the father of lies, and how that contrast impacts every relationship we have.

Jesus modeled a life fully surrendered to His Father’s will, showing us what true intimacy with God looks like. Satan, on the other hand, seeks only to deceive, accuse, and destroy. When we live in control, manipulation, or accusation, we reflect the enemy’s nature. But when we live in truth, forgiveness, and love—we reflect the Father’s heart.

Through the story of Job, Paul’s words in Ephesians, and Jesus’ teaching, we’ll uncover how to:
✅ Recognize the schemes of the enemy
✅ Live as children of the Light
✅ Build marriages and friendships on intimacy, not leverage
✅ Step into freedom, truth, and lasting hope

This sermon will challenge you to examine your relationships and choose the way of light over darkness, intimacy over control.

📖 Scripture References: Isaiah 14, Ezekiel 28, John 8, Job 1, Ephesians 4–5

God, Who Gives Signs | Pastor John Eaton | | 8/24/2025

Have you ever prayed for a sign from God—whether to take that job, marry that person, or make a big life decision? In this message, Pastor John Eaton explores what the Bible really says about signs from God. From Moses and the burning bush to the “Sign of Jonah,” we’ll uncover why God gives signs, what they mean, and how to discern between God’s direction and our own desires.

You’ll discover:
✅ The 6 reasons God gives signs
✅ How to tell if a sign is truly from Him
✅ Why Jesus’ resurrection is the ultimate sign of God’s love
✅ How to avoid chasing false signs that lead to confusion

Don’t miss this life-changing word—it’s time to see clearly how God is speaking to you!

📖 Key Scriptures: Exodus 3–4, Matthew 16:2-4, Job 9:8-9, Psalm 19, Romans 10, Revelation 12

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Take out the Trash | Pastor John Eaton | | 8/17/2025

What’s weighing you down? Old regrets, broken relationships, toxic habits, or memories you should have let go of years ago? In this message, we explore what it means to “throw off everything that hinders and the sin that so easily entangles” (Hebrews 12:1–3) and how to finally take out the trash in your life.

Through practical examples, biblical truth, and a clear call to freedom, you’ll discover:
✅ How to identify the “junk” you’ve been carrying.
✅ Why holding on costs you more than you think.
✅ What Jesus says about moving forward into your purpose.
✅ How to let go of past failures, regrets, and toxic influences.

It’s time to stop storing what’s weighing you down and start living the life God has called you to.

Scriptures referenced: Hebrews 12:1–3, Luke 9:59–62, Romans 12:2, Psalm 51:10, Isaiah 1:18, 1 John 1:9, Hebrews 10:22, James 4:8, 2 Corinthians 7:1, Romans 5:1

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Worth Living For | Pastor John Eaton | A Journey to Meaning | 8/10/2025

Life is hard—really hard. We all face loss, disappointment, suffering, and the daily grind that seems to outweigh the wins. But what if there’s something greater than the pain? What if you could live a life so filled with meaning, purpose, and calling that even the hardest moments can’t steal your hope?

In this powerful message, we explore the Apostle Paul's words in 2 Corinthians 4 and 2 Timothy 4—words written not from comfort, but from the heart of suffering. Yet he didn’t lose heart. Why? Because he had a purpose bigger than the pain.

In this sermon, you'll discover:

Why pleasure and ease alone will never make life worth living

How God invites you into His eternal mission

What it means to carry the message of Christ in the midst of a broken world

How to endure suffering without becoming bitter

What you can do today to live with true, lasting purpose

This is not about shallow positivity. It’s about deep-rooted hope in something eternal. If you’ve ever asked yourself, "What am I doing today that makes life worth it?" — this message is for you.

Scripture Focus:
2 Corinthians 4:1-18 (MSG, NIV)
2 Timothy 4:1-8 (MSG)

Life By Your Conscience | Pastor John Eaton | A Journey to Meaning | 8/03/2025

One of the most dangerous things we can do is silence the very voice God placed inside us—our conscience. In this powerful and raw message, we explore how violating our God-given moral compass leads to chaos, broken relationships, and spiritual confusion.

Through personal stories, biblical truth, and cultural reflection, we unpack the difference between real conviction from the Holy Spirit and the crushing weight of manmade guilt.

🔹 What is your conscience really for?
🔹 Why does ignoring it make life feel more empty—even when sin feels good at first?
🔹 How can we tell the difference between God’s truth and religion’s manipulation?
🔹 And what does it mean to protect your conscience in a world pulling toward chaos?

You’ll hear biblical insight from Romans 2, 1 Timothy 4, and 1 Corinthians 10, and be challenged to tune back into the voice that brings life, peace, and order.

🕊️ If you’ve ever felt weighed down by guilt, unsure about right and wrong, or numb to spiritual conviction—this message is for you.

Your Life's Direction | Pastor John Eaton | A Journey to Meaning | 7/27/2025

Are You Growing Spiritually or Just Coasting? 

Are you becoming more like Christ, or just going through the motions? In this powerful and honest message, we explore one of life’s most important questions: What direction is your life really headed?

✅ Are you spiritually stronger than you were a year ago?
✅ Are your relationships deeper, or more surface-level?
✅ Are you truly pursuing a mature relationship with God — or just casually dating Him?

Drawing from Hebrews 12:11, 1 Timothy 4:8-10, and Matthew 25, this message challenges believers to move beyond comfort and into commitment. Discover how childlike faith leads to spiritual maturity, and why God isn’t looking for a half-hearted relationship — but a fully surrendered life.

Topics Covered:

How to measure spiritual growth

The dangers of spiritual complacency

Why church attendance matters for maturity

What Jesus meant by keeping your lamp burning (Matt. 25)

The difference between dating God and marrying Him

If your relationship with God feels distant or shallow, this sermon will help realign your heart and inspire a deeper, lasting connection with the one true living God.

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Making Your Life Stable | Pastor John Eaton | A Journey to Meaning | 7/20/2025

Are you tired of the ups and downs in life? Feeling like your foundation is always shaking?
In today’s message, we conclude our Journey to Meaning series by focusing on something we all need — STABILITY.

✅ Real friendships
✅ Financial strength
✅ Health and stamina
✅ Purpose-driven living
✅ A solid spiritual foundation

Pastor John Eaton brings a timely word about what it means to build your life on the unshakable foundation of God’s Kingdom — a life that isn’t blown around by circumstances, drama, or empty pursuits.

Key Topics Covered in This Message:
- Why acquaintances aren’t enough — you need true, stable relationships
- The danger of investing your life in temporary pleasures
- How to commit to the things that truly matter
- The power of spiritual maturity and daily discipline
- Jesus’ call to build your life on the Rock, not the sand (Matt. 7:24-27)

From broken beginnings to lasting strength — this message is your invitation to start building a life that lasts.
Make today the day you place your "stone marker" and say: From this moment forward, I’m committing to a stable life in Christ.

The Voice | Relate Church | Guest Speaker Harvie Neatherlin | 7/13/2025

"The Gentle Whisper: Hearing God's Voice in a Noisy World" | 1 Kings 19:1–18 Sermon

In this powerful sermon, we explore one of the most profound moments in Scripture—when the prophet Elijah encounters God not in the wind, the earthquake, or the fire... but in a gentle whisper.

What voice are YOU listening to?
Is it the voice of distraction, fear, ambition—or the quiet voice of the Father?

Text: 1 Kings 19:1–18
Learn how to:

Discern Divine Dialogue in your daily life

Distinguish Distractions that drown out God's voice

Dedicate Yourself to Daily Devotion and spiritual growth

This message will help you tune your heart to the frequency of heaven and hear God’s whisper in the middle of the chaos. Don't miss this timely word!

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Comparing Yourself with Christ | Pastor John Eaton | A Journey to Meaning | 7/06/2025

Are you tired of feeling like you don’t measure up? In this powerful and honest sermon, we explore the dangers of comparison—how it robs us of joy, distorts our identity, and distracts us from our true calling.

We reflect on the final words of Steve Jobs, the lives of biblical figures like Cain, Rachel, and the prodigal son, and most importantly, we focus on Jesus—the only true standard for our lives.

 Learn why comparing yourself to others will always leave you empty
 Discover the peace that comes from embracing your identity in Christ
 Understand your God-given responsibility and purpose
 Be inspired to live a life that reflects Jesus—not the world

 Key Scriptures: 1 Corinthians 11:1, Galatians 6:2–5, Hebrews 12:1–7, James 3:16, Proverbs 14:30

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Sowing with Meaning | Pastor John Eaton | A Journey to Meaning | 6/29/2025

In this powerful message, we dive into the principle of sowing with meaning and how the measures we are willing to sow will determine the depth of meaning we reap in our lives. It's easy to chase instant success, but true significance requires sacrifice, perseverance, and a heart dedicated to sowing good seeds—even in the toughest of places.

Join us as we explore:

The law of sowing: Little sowing = Little meaning, Big sowing = Big meaning

Biblical examples of meaningful lives: Moses, Esther, Paul, and David

What it really means to live a meaningful life—beyond success and worldly recognition

Passion, risk, and purpose: How to make every moment count

If you're tired of living a humdrum life and want to embrace something bigger, more purposeful, and more impactful, this message is for you. Discover how to sow seeds of meaning in your relationships, career, and personal journey.

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