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RELATE is Self-Control | Pastor John Eaton | Relate Series | 10/05/2025

In this message, we dive into one of the most overlooked yet life-changing fruits of the Spirit — self-control.

Through the story of Esau and Jacob, we see what happens when a single moment of weakness costs a lifetime of blessing. Esau traded his entire inheritance for one bowl of soup. In the same way, many today trade their purpose, peace, and future for temporary satisfaction.

But God has called us to something greater. Self-control is not about restriction — it’s about strength, focus, and trusting God’s timing. When you learn to say “no” to the flesh, you’re saying “yes” to the future God has for you.

Join us as we explore how self-control can:

Build stronger relationships
Guard your calling
Unlock God’s favor and blessing
Keep you from trading eternity for temporary pleasure

Don’t make the rest of your life about a bowl of soup — choose the Kingdom instead.

Scriptures referenced: Galatians 5:22–23, Genesis 25:27–34, Hebrews 12:17, Matthew 13:45–50, Revelation 21–22

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Accept My Part | Pastor John Eaton | Relate Series | 9/28/2025

Why do we keep doing the very things we hate? Paul wrestled with this same question in Romans 7, and if we’re honest, so do we. We want to do good, but sin trips us up. We make promises, but our flesh craves shortcuts. We even create conflict just so we can justify sin.

In this message, we uncover the lie that sin will somehow work for us—even though it’s never worked for anyone else in history. We’ll explore why we can’t trust our own hearts, why God’s commands are necessary, and how the RELATE process helps us break free from predictable patterns of destruction.

If you’ve ever asked, “Why do I keep messing up?”—this sermon will give you clarity, hope, and the good news that Jesus Christ is the One who sets us free.

📖 Scripture: Romans 7:15–25 MSG, Jeremiah 17:9, Matthew 5:17
🔑 Key Topics: Sin, self-deception, pride, RELATE process, accountability, freedom in Christ
🙌 Don’t just survive sin’s cycle—learn how to reroute, elevate, list, accept, turn, and enlist.

List My Threats | Pastor John Eaton | Relate Series | 9/21/2025

Every one of us faces threats to our security, our significance, and our relationships. When we don’t process those threats God’s way, fear, pride, and anger take over—and like Ahab, Jezebel, or Haman, it can lead to ruin. But when we learn to RELATE, we find freedom and true love.

RELATE stands for:

Reroute my thinking

Elevate others

List my threats

Accept my part

Turn from my sin

Enlist accountability

In this message, we walk through the stories of Ahab & Naboth and Queen Esther to see how people respond when they feel threatened. Some collapse in selfishness, others rise in faith. How you process threats determines which side of history you’ll be on.

 Scriptures: 1 Kings 21, Esther 1–7, John 14, Luke 12, Revelation 21, Psalm 8
 Key takeaway: God has already spoken about your security, your significance, and your relationships. The question is—do you believe Him?

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Elevate Others | Pastor John Eaton | Relate Series | 9/14/2025

This week, we dive deep into the second step of the RELATE journey—Elevate Others.
What does it really mean to put others first in a world that constantly tells you to protect yourself at all costs? Jesus showed us a different way—a way of love, responsibility, and purpose.

🧭 In this message, you’ll learn:

• Why true love begins with you taking care of YOU.

• How living responsibly is actually the first step to loving others.

• What it looks like to stop being a threat to others and start being a blessing.

• How to set boundaries that honor both your purpose and the people in your life.

• Why recognizing others as God’s possession changes how you treat them.

• How to lovingly challenge others to rise to the identity God gave them.

🧩 Part of the RELATE Framework:

• R – Reroute My Thinking (Watch last week’s sermon!)

• E – Elevate Others 👈

• L – List My Threats

• A – Accept My Part

• T – Turn From My Sin

• E – Enlist Accountability

📖 Scripture References:

• Mark 3:20–21, 31–35

• Leviticus 25:23–24

• Hebrews 2:6–8

• Ephesians 4:15, 4:14–16 (MSG)

💡 Key Quote:
"Elevating others starts when I remove the threat I pose to them—by taking care of me and living out my God-given purpose."

Re-Route My Thinking | Pastor John Eaton | Relate Series | 9/07/2025

Last week we uncovered the original narcissist—the father of lies, the enemy of our souls. He manipulates, gaslights, and deceives, but Jesus shows us a better way.

In this message, Pastor John shares how to re-route your thinking when fear and selfishness threaten to take control. Discover how conflict often comes from our fear of not getting what we want or losing what we have, and how Jesus calls us to trust the Good Father instead of clinging to possessions, pride, or control.

Through the story of Naboth’s vineyard, the teachings of Jesus, and the promises of Romans 8, we learn how to live free from fear, stop reacting to threats, and walk in peace knowing nothing can separate us from God’s love.

Key Points:

Conflict happens when selfishness collides.

Fear of losing or not getting drives most of our struggles.

Rerouting your thinking means choosing truth over fear.

Trust the Good Father for justice, timing, and provision.

Nothing—absolutely nothing—can separate us from the love of Christ.

Scriptures: Matthew 5:40–42, 1 Kings 21, Romans 8:31–39, Matthew 16:24–26

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

RELATE: Building Relationships God’s Way

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.