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:
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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
How to Listen to Bad Sermons
November 17, 2024 - Acts 20:7-12
This coming Sunday, we will have our final message on how to listen to sermons. This Sunday’s title is, “How to Listen to Bad Sermons”. Sometimes we will hear a bad sermon. The message may be boring. It may be doctrinally spurious. It may be too long. This Sunday, Eden Church will learn how to be a better listener, even to bad sermons.
Listen to our scripture reading:
The song for this Sunday is Grace greater Than Our Sin. You can 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
Do What the Bible Says Today and Rejoice
November 10, 2024 - Hebrews 3:7-19
This coming Sunday, we will have our seventh message on how to listen to sermons. This Sunday’s title is, “Do What the Bible Says Today and Rejoice”. The key to being a good listener is to obey the Bible, immediately. In doing so, we guard against having an evil unbelieving herart. Come join us as we read and heed the words of Hebrews 3.
The song for this Sunday is “I Surrender”. 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
Do What the Bible Says
November 03, 2024 - James 1:19-27
This coming Sunday, we will have our sixth message on how to listen to sermons. This Sunday’s title is, “Do What the Bible Says”. The key to being a good listener is to obey the Bible. We will consider the words of James the Lord’s brother as we heed the warning to be doers of the word.
This is James 1:19-27. The song is Let My Words be Few: WATCH NOW.
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Be There Week By Week
October 27, 2024 - Mark 4:21-25
This Sunday, Eden Church will have its fifth message on how to listen to sermons. This Sunday’s title is, “Be There Week By Week”. Is there an expectation to be at Church every Sunday? Who sets that expectation? Why? How does regular attendance help me to be a better listener?
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
This is Mark 4:21-25. The song is He will Hold Me Fast: WATCH NOW.
Hear the Sermon in Church
October 20, 2024 - Nehemiah 8:1-12
This Sunday, Eden Church will have its fourth message on how to listen to sermons. This Sunday’s title is, “Hear the Sermon in Church”. In today’s age, when sermons can be watched on computers, TVs, and heard over the phone, why should we make an effort to hear the sermon in person, in the Church? Comeon Sunday and find out as we develop our listening skills for sermons.
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
This is a reading of Nehemiah 8:1-12. Be sure to check out the link to the song, Holy Spirit: WATCH NOW.