East Bend Church

Pastor Luke preached from John 3 about how followers are regularly: Bringing their questions to their Master, being taught by their Master, and believing their Master’s Words. The main idea was, "Followers of Jesus are always learning from their Master."

Pastor Luke began a new series about following and began with Joshua declaring that people must choose who they follow. The main idea of this message was, "Followers give their hearts completely to the Lord."

On Easter Sunday, Pastor Luke preached from Isaiah 53 about the sacrifice of our Savior and that He rose from the dead, defeating death. Jesus’ sacrifice is the only way to save you.

The team that served on a mission team in Ashville, NC shared how it went and how we are called to all be on mission for the Lord's kingdom. In order of speaking: Jeff Good, Rich Schrock, Duane Eby & Matt Kreeb.

Former Pastor of East Bend, Michael Dean, returned and shared a message about the identity believers in Christ have in Jesus.

Pastor Luke preached from Exodus 15-17 about the Lord provides (for our needs): Providentially in His timing, Abundantly as a loving Father, and Miraculously proving to be trustworthy. The main idea was, "God is the faithful provider of all we need."

This message called, “God of Covenant” by Pastor Luke Rosenberger, was about God Almighty making an everlasting covenant with Abraham, in Genesis 17. Our God of covenant promises His blessings, provides His sign of remembrance, and proves His faithfulness. The main idea was, “The Lord initiates a covenantal relationship with you.” For more information about East Bend Church go to EastBend.org or to watch this service go to: https://youtu.be/l-nvtoZ6FRc

Who are we and why do we exist? In Genesis 1, we were made: In the likeness of our Creator, Blessed with purpose and provision, and Exceedingly wonderful. The main idea: "The Lord views you as His prized creation."

This East Bend Christmas Program includes worship songs from both children and adults, and interviews from members of the church about how Jesus is the greatest gift to them. Pastor Luke Rosenberger also introduced the new year bible plan that East Bend is doing in 2026. For more information about East Bend Church go to EastBend.org

Sunday Worship Service

Pastor Luke preached about how delighting in the Lord is the point of practicing Sabbath rest. He said in practicing Sabbath rest we delight in God's world, God's Word, and God's work. The main idea was, "Sabbath without delight misses God’s heart."

Pastor Luke preached about the inviation to rest, which Jesus offers His followers. The main idea was, "Jesus offers you the rest you think you don’t need."

Pastor Luke preached about the fourth command from the 10 Commandments; keeping the Sabbath Day. The main idea was, "Stopping is the way to start Sabbath rest."

On Easter Sunday, we worship Jesus, the Resurrected Messiah, who defeated death to bring you life. You no longer have to be dead in your sins. You can have an abundant life in a Living Savior. You can have a secured hope for eternal life.

Pastor Luke preached about Jesus, the Radical Messiah, who was celebrated as King, in Matthew 21. He said, "Our Radical Messiah brings an unexpected salvation."

Pastor Luke preached about Jesus telling his disciples that He, the Messiah will be rejected, die and be resurrected, and also what is required to be His followers. The main idea was, "You can either reject your will or reject Jesus as Lord."

Pastor Luke began a series leading up to Easter about Jesus, the Messiah. In Matthew 16, Peter declares that Jesus is the Messiah. The main idea was, "Jesus, the revealed Son of God, came to save all people."

Pastor Luke preached from Revelation 3 about the letter to the church in Laodicea. Actions show the temperature of our passion for Jesus, self-sufficiency misses what Jesus offers, and repentance is the key to life with Jesus. The main idea was, "Jesus is ready for us to be hot and ready."

Pastor Luke shared two faulty ways of how we sometimes related to God: Life For God and Life From God and talked about God's invitation of life WITH God. The main idea was, "A healthy relationship with God enjoys Him more than what He gives."

Pastor Luke shared two faulty ways of how we sometimes related to God: Life Uncer God and Life Over God. Living WITH God is the view that is about accepting His invitation to be in relationship with Him. The main idea was, "A healthy relationship with God doesn’t use Him to get what we want."