Eastwood Baptist Sunday Sermons

This sermon examines what the New Testament teaches about the church, emphasizing that the church is a gathered community of believers, not a building or a service to attend. It challenges modern consumer attitudes and explains why belonging to a local assembly involves spiritual accountability, fellowship, authority, ministry, and evangelism.
The sermon calls listeners to recognize their role in the body of Christ, encourages faithful membership, and outlines practical reasons—spiritual growth, mutual support, doctrinal teaching, gifted ministry, and outreach—why Christians should commit to a local church.
Sermon Guide: Belonging to the Church.

This sermon examines Revelation 20's depiction of the Great White Throne judgment: the resurrection of the dead from sea, death, and Hades, the opening of the books recording every life, and the Book of Life that determines eternal destiny.
It explains the sentencing of the unrighteous to the lake of fire (the second death), contrasts temporary punishment in Hades with eternal torment, and emphasizes the need for repentance and faith in Christ to avoid eternal separation from God.

This sermon reviews the millennial kingdom: who will reign with Christ in glorified, sinless bodies (church saints, Old Testament saints, and tribulation martyrs) and who will remain mortal (believers who survive the tribulation and their descendants), drawing on Isaiah 65 and Matthew 22.
It then examines the Great White Throne Judgment (Revelation 20:11–15), describing the resurrection of the unsaved, God’s just sentencing, the uncreation of the present heavens and earth, and the promise of the new heavens and new earth—offering a sobering warning and a comforting assurance for believers.

This sermon examines Luke 18, unpacking six of Jesus' teachings about prayer, humility, and the kingdom of God.
It highlights the call to persistent prayer and readiness for Christ's return, contrasts self-righteousness with humble dependence on God's mercy, and affirms that salvation is given through Christ, not earned by works.
The message also explores Jesus' care for children and the challenge to surrender everything to follow him, promising both present blessings and eternal reward.
Sermon Guide: Luke 18 - Faith, Prayer, and Righteousness.

Revelation 20:7–10 describes Satan’s release after a literal 1,000-year reign of Christ, his deception of the nations, and the final worldwide rebellion (Gog and Magog) against the millennial kingdom. Despite Christ’s unopposed rule and the presence of glorified saints, many mortal descendants of those believers who survive the tribulation will still reject the King.
God swiftly destroys the revolt with fire from heaven, and Satan is cast into the lake of fire to join the beast and the false prophet, illustrating the certainty of God’s justice and the eternal fate of the unrepentant.

A clear, concise study of Luke 17 exploring both the present reality and future fulfillment of God’s kingdom. Jesus teaches that the kingdom is already in his midst, that his return will be dramatic and visible, and that his followers must live in watchful faith.
The sermon draws practical applications—be watchful, avoid causing others to sin, rebuke and forgive, practice humility and gratitude, and act on even mustard-seed faith—so listeners can live faithfully in the ‘already, not yet.’
Sermon Guide: Living in the "Already/Not Yet" Kingdom.

This sermon studies Revelation chapter 20, focusing on the binding of Satan, the millennial reign of Christ, and the first resurrection of the martyred saints.
It explains the timeline after Christ’s return, the role of the abyss, the nature of the thousand-year kingdom, and the blessings and responsibilities of believers who reign with Christ.

In this sermon we study Luke 16, where Jesus explains how His arrival fulfills the law and prophets and raises the ethical standard for His followers. He confronts the Pharisees about their love of money and calls believers to a transformed heart that trusts God rather than wealth.
The sermon closes with the parable of the rich man and Lazarus, a stark warning about eternal consequences, reversed fortunes, and the importance of listening to Scripture and living with generosity and obedience.
Sermon Guide: The Kingdom, the Law, and the Danger of Wealth.

This sermon examines Revelation 20:1–10, offering a bird’s-eye view of the thousand-year earthly reign of Christ: the binding of Satan, the first resurrection, the reign of the saints, and Satan’s final rebellion and judgment.
It also compares premillennial, postmillennial, and amillennial perspectives, emphasizes proper biblical hermeneutics, and encourages listeners to understand the text and be spiritually prepared.

In this sermon, Pastor Jud explores how God declares our identity as His beloved before we perform, using Jesus's baptism and temptation as the model. We are invited to stop striving for approval, stand firm in God's spoken identity, and live from that assurance through spiritual practices like prayer, Scripture, and community.
Sermon Guide: Beloved Identity.

This sermon walks through Revelation chapter 19, describing the return of Jesus Christ with the heavenly armies, the imagery of the white horses, and the Lord’s rule with a sharp sword and a rod of iron. It explains how Christ alone executes judgment, treads the winepress of God’s wrath, and bears the name "King of kings and Lord of lords."
The message also covers the decisive defeat of the beast and the false prophet, the graphic picture of the birds feasting on the slain, and the call for listeners to repent and live godly lives in light of the coming day of the Lord.

This sermon examines Luke 16:1–15, focusing on the parable of the shrewd manager. It explains the manager’s scheme, the master’s surprising reaction, and why Jesus commends shrewdness rather than dishonesty.
Shrewdly (adverb) means acting with sharp judgment, practical intelligence, and keen awareness, especially in ways that are effective for achieving a desired outcome.
It often implies being astute, perceptive, and strategically wise, sometimes with a sense of clever calculation.
Pastor Jud applies the parable to modern discipleship, urging listeners to use worldly wealth wisely for kingdom purposes, to evaluate where their hearts truly belong, and to practice faithful stewardship.
Sermon Guide: The Parable of the Shrewd Manager.