Generosity
January 26, 2025 - Luke 12:13-21
Psalm 24:1 says, “‘The earth is the Lord ‘s and all that is in it, the world, and those who live in it.”
Do you live as if God is the owner of everything? On Sunday, we will explore generosity and its relationship to stewardship. Pastor John’s sermon will explore the teaching of Jesus on this matter. You can listen to the scripture here:
Come and join us at 9:15 AM for our in-person worship service or you can watch the service live at https://www.edenchurch-edw.org/Watch or on our Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/EdenChurchEdwardsville
Accountability
January 19, 2025 - Matthew 25:14-30
Psalm 24:1 says, “‘The earth is the Lord ‘s and all that is in it, the world, and those who live in it.” Do you live as if God is the owner of everything? How should Christians view the claim that God owns everything? How should we behave? On Sunday, we will begin to explore the topic of stewardship. Pastor John’s sermon will explore the teaching of Jesus on this matter. You can listen to this unusual story here:
Come and join us at 9:15 AM for our in-person worship service or you can watch the service live at https://www.edenchurch-edw.org/Watch or on our Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/EdenChurchEdwardsville
Shrewdness
January 12, 2025 - Luke 16:1-13
Psalm 24:1 says, “‘The earth is the Lord ‘s and all that is in it, the world, and those who live in it.” Do you live as if God is the owner of everything you own or as if you are? Does you believe God owns you? How should Christians view the claim that God owns everything? How should we behave? On Sunday, we will begin to explore the topic of stewardship. Pastor John’s sermon is a story about a steward. You can listen to this unusual story here:
Come and join us at 9:15 AM for our in-person worship service or you can watch the service live at https://www.edenchurch-edw.org/Watch or on our Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/EdenChurchEdwardsville
Ingesting and Digesting our Savior
January 05, 2025 - Luke 22:19-20
The first Sunday of the new year is a communion Sunday. What is important about the practice of taking holy communion? How does Jesus bless us as we eat and drink? Come join us and find out.
You can watch Pastor John read Luke 22:19-20 here:
Come and join us at 9:15 AM for our in-person worship service or you can watch the service live at https://www.edenchurch-edw.org/Watch or on our Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/EdenChurchEdwardsville
The Infant Jesus
December 29, 2024 - Luke 2:21-38
On the Sunday following Christmas we continuing to focus our attention on the infant Jesus. We know little of His childhood but Luke records a story about Jesus, His parents and His first trip to the Temple in Jerusalem. This event was brief but rich with important information about Jesus for you and me. Come join us on Sunday as Pastor John teaches about this story and its relevance for our lives today.
You can watch Pastor John read Luke 2:21-38 here:
Come and join us at 9:15 AM for our in-person worship service or you can watch the service live at https://www.edenchurch-edw.org/Watch or on our Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/EdenChurchEdwardsville
A Servant Speaks
December 22, 2024 - Luke 1:39-56
On the 4th Sunday of Advent, we will have our Christmas Cantata and will focus on the love of God. God’s love is poured out from heaven on all his people. What is this love like? What is it about? God speaks to us through his servant to reveal how Jesus is God’s love gift to us. Let’s learn about God’s love this Sunday.
You can listen to pastor John read our scripture below:
Come and join us at 9:15 AM for our in-person worship service or you can watch the service live at https://www.edenchurch-edw.org/Watch or on our Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/EdenChurchEdwardsville
A Victory Assured
December 15, 2024 - Zephaniah 3:14-20
The focus of the third Sunday of Advent is joy. The coming of Jesus brings great joy to the people who know Him. That joy is wrapped up in the knoweldge that the Lord will be victorious in reclaiming the earth for the kingdom of God. Zephaniah the prophet speaks of that joy in his prophetic word. Come and anchor your joy in the promises of God.
Hear the scripture reading:
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A People Prepared
December 08, 2024 - Luke 3:1-6
On this second Sunday of Advent, we turn our attention to John the Baptist. John the Baptist plays an important role in the coming of Jesus. John was cousin of Jesus but more than that, John was tasked with preparing the people for the coming of the Lord. How can John prepare us for the kingdom of God today? Come and see.
Listen to the scripture reading here:
Watch the carol Hark the Herald Angels Sing here.
Come and join us at 9:15 AM for our in-person worship service or you can watch the service live at https://www.edenchurch-edw.org/Watch or on our Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/EdenChurchEdwardsville
A Promise Fulfilled
December 01, 2024 - 1 Thessalonians 3:6-13
On this First Sunday of Advent, we turn our attention to the coming of Jesus Christ. God has promised the coming of the Messiah and His work of establishing the Kingdom of God. God fulfills His promise in the coming of Jesus and God continues to fulfill His promises in building His people. This was true in the beginning of the church and it is still true today.
Listen to our scripture reading:
The song we will sing is “Come Thou Long Expected Jesus”. Listen to it here.
Come and join us at 9:15 AM for our in-person worship service or you can watch the service live at https://www.edenchurch-edw.org/Watch or on our Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/EdenChurchEdwardsville
Walking by Faith and the Appalachian Trail
November 24, 2024 - 1 Peter 2:1-3 & Hebrews 12:1-2
Join us for worship at Eden Church as Dave Johnson preaches to us about walking by faith. Christians are called to walk by faith, to live our lives in daily trust in the Lord. Dave will teaches us what he learned while hiking the Appalachian Trail.
Listen to our scripture readings:
The song we will sing is “Counting My Blessings”. Listen to it here.
Come and join us at 9:15 AM for our in-person worship service or you can watch the service live at https://www.edenchurch-edw.org/Watch or on our Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/EdenChurchEdwardsville