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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 us to identify the “security blankets” we cling to and invites us to trust the God who is truly with us, even when we’re afraid.

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 Christmas story and invites us to see Jesus not as myth, but as the Savior who stepped into our world to heal the deepest divide.

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 (pride, fear, pessimism, and indifference) and shows how the gospel frees us from each one. A challenging and encouraging reminder to listen well, love deeply, and reflect Jesus in our everyday relationships.

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 Jesus meets us personally, offers salvation as a free gift, and invites us into a transformed life.