Eastside Church Podcast

Love Thy Neighbor | Week 4

Online Sunday Service | Russ Schlecht

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Christmas At Eastside | Week 3

In this message, we look beyond the virgin birth to a deeper issue: fear. Through Mary’s response to God, Israel’s fear in the wilderness, and Jesus’ words to anxious hearts, this sermon challenges…

Christmas At Eastside | Week 2

In Week 2 of Christmas at Eastside, we explore the historical reality of Jesus’ birth and what “Emmanuel, God with us” truly means. This message walks through biblical and historical evidence for the…

The Good News for All | Part 2

In this sermon, Pastor Russ looks at how cultural shifts have changed the way we share our faith—and why many believers feel hesitant or unsure today. He highlights four barriers that hold us back…

The Good News for All | Part 1

In this message, Pastor Russ unpacks Jesus’ encounter with the Samaritan woman at the well and shows how it reveals the heart of evangelism. As we enter the Christmas season, we’re reminded that…

The Invitation to the Father's Heart | Jun Kwak

No matter where you are in your walk with God, He’s always inviting you back to His heart. In this powerful message, Pastor Jun unpacks the parable of the prodigal son from Luke 15—revealing how both…

Part 7: Pay Attention

Are you moving too fast to notice what God is doing right in front of you? In this message, Pastor Russ explores how spiritual awareness changes everything. From Aaron carrying the names of Israel…

Part 6: Why Are We Generous and not Greedy?

What drives us to be generous instead of greedy? In this message, we explore how God’s heart for generosity transforms ours—from Zacchaeus’ story in Luke 19 to timeless wisdom in Proverbs 13.…

Part 5: Realize. Repair. Refill

This week’s message looks at what it means to slow down, seek wise counsel, and create space for God to refill our souls. From the wisdom of Proverbs to the story of Mary and Martha in Luke 10, we’re…

Part 4: Get Off of Autopilot

The Church isn’t about lights or buildings—it’s about people. In this sermon, Pastor Russ reminds us that real faith begins with authenticity, reflection, and community. God meets us in our…

Seeking His Presence | Caleb Yi

This Sunday, Pastor Caleb taught us to seek the presence of the Lord. It was a special Sunday as he lead us to hold christ as our "Telos" - our chief aim.

Part 3: A Forgiving Congregation

This week we heard from Pastor Russ on the topic of un-forgiveness. He prompted us to be a forgiving congregation, teaching from Ephesians 4:32

Part 2: Why Do We Have A Hole In Our Soul?

This week we heard from Pastor Russ on why we often feel a hole in our soul, even when life looks “successful.” Through Colossians 3 and Malachi 1, he reminded us that our true life is found in…

Part 1: How Is It With Your Soul?

This Sunday at Eastside Church, we welcomed Pastor Russ back to the pulpit after his sabbatical! He shared a powerful message about how our “backstage” life with God shapes our “front stage” life…

5th Sunday Service

What a memorable 5th Sunday at Eastside Church! Celebrating a child dedication and water baptisms was a powerful reminder of the new life we have in Jesus. From heartfelt worship to meaningful…

Part 10: Kingdom Success vs. Earthly Success

Pastor Meagan unpacks the difference between earthly success and Kingdom success, reminding us that true fulfillment is found not in achievements but in Jesus. With the Holy Spirit as our guide, we…

Part 9: Same Boat, New Mercy

Guest speaker Omar Lara, Associate Supervisor of the Foursquare Northwest District, shares how the grace of Jesus meets us in our failures, restores our purpose, and calls us to extend that grace to…

Part 8: Wrestling with God

Jacob spent his life striving for blessing by his own strength, but everything changed the night he wrestled with God. In this message from Pastor Trey, we explore how God meets us in our struggle…

Part 7: Death Before Resurrection

Guest speaker Molly Duque, Associate Supervisor of the Foursquare Northwest District, unpacks what it means to live out "Death Before Resurrection" by laying down the self daily to receive the new…