Mark Your Calendar
- Business Meeting – This Sunday (Aug 30)
- Church Hike – Sep 19
- Marriage Retreat – Sep 25-26
📢 Announcements
Business Meeting – This Sunday
Join us after the service for a brief business meeting to discuss replacing equipment that was damaged during the recent storms.
🥾 Church Hike at Pilot Mountain — September 19th
Everyone is invited to join us for a hike around Pilot Mountain on Saturday, September 19th. Trails will be available for a range of skill levels, so whether you’re an experienced hiker or just looking for a leisurely walk, there’s a trail for you.
It’s a great opportunity to enjoy God’s creation together and build community outside of Sunday mornings.
For more details, speak with Jan Brezovsky. A sign-up sheet is available in the foyer — be sure to add your name!
❤️ Marriage Retreat – September 25-26
Strengthen your marriage at our upcoming retreat!
- Cost: $200 per couple
- Guest Speaker: Dr. Chris Gnanakan
- Location: Camp Dogwood, Sherrills Ford, NC
Join us for a time of inspiration, growth, and connection. After the retreat, we’ll host a Saturday night outreach,
💬 Table Talk
Missed the last “Table Talk”? Don’t worry — registration for the next round opens August 30th! This is your chance to turn familiar faces into true friendships. Sign up at the sheet in the lobby or scan the QR code in the announcement slides.
📖 Daily Bible Reading
Join Ricky each morning as we read through the book of John together. You can find each day’s video in this YouTube playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLFG0Ngm_KT50 Be sure to subscribe to the Eastside YouTube channel and request notifications if you would like to be notified each morning.
You can also find the Daily Bible Reading on our website at: https://eastsidebaptistmooresville.com/daily-bible-reading/
📖 Adult Bible Study – “How People Change”
Real change can feel out of reach, but God is at work in the everyday moments of our lives (2 Corinthians 3:18). Join us this Sunday at 10am for a new Adult Bible Study series, “How People Change,” based on the teaching of Paul Tripp. Come as you are, bring your questions, and grow with us—we’ll save you a seat.
📖 New Class Starting Soon!
What stage of life are you in? Newly married, raising kids, or somewhere in between? If you want to go deeper in Scripture alongside other couples, our new Rooted Families Bible study might be exactly what you’re looking for. This new class will be starting soon! All are welcome. See the video for more information.
Hard Hearts, Broken Homes Discussion Questions
📖 Biblical Insight
1. God’s Design for Marriage — Mark 10:1–9
- Why does Jesus respond to the divorce question by going all the way back to Genesis?
- What does Jesus mean by, “What therefore God has joined together, let not man separate”?
- How does God’s design change the way we think about marriage and divorce?
- Why does Jesus say Moses permitted divorce because of “hardness of heart”?
- Why is it important to recognize divorce not as a legal issue but as a consequence of sin?
- What is the difference between viewing marriage primarily as a relationship or a covenant?
- How does the biblical understanding of marriage challenge people who approach marriage in terms of personal fulfillment and individual happiness?
2. Grace in the Midst of Brokenness
- How does Jesus present a high view of marriage and acknowledge the reality of human sin?
- What does the broader teaching of Scripture show about reconciliation and restoration?
- How should the gospel shape the way Christians respond to people whose marriages or families have experienced brokenness?
🔨 Practical Application
1. Guarding Against a Hardened Heart
- What are some warning signs that your heart is becoming hardened toward your spouse?
- How can unresolved hurt become resentment or emotional distance?
- What practical steps can couples take when their hearts are beginning to grow cold?
- Why is it important to address problems early rather than allowing them to accumulate?
- What does a hardened heart look like in a marriage? What can small patterns lead to?
- What is the difference between reconciliation and simply avoiding divorce?
- Why does genuine reconciliation require repentance and forgiveness?
2. Choosing Faithfulness
- What does faithfulness in marriage look like beyond simply avoiding adultery?
- How can couples intentionally cultivate friendship, intimacy, communication, and trust?
- What are some ways couples can protect their marriages from the slow drift of neglect?
3. Extending Grace to the Broken
- Why must we communicate both seriousness of marriage and availability of God’s grace?
- How can we come alongside people who carry wounds from a broken marriage or family?
🪞 Personal Reflection
2. My View of Marriage
- How does Jesus’ teaching challenge my understanding of covenant commitment?
- What expectations do I bring into marriage that may be more culturally influenced than Bible?
- How can I better reflect Christ’s covenant love in my closest relationships?
3. Forgiveness and Repentance
- Is there someone I need to forgive?
- Is there something for which I need to take responsibility and seek forgiveness?
- How does experiencing God’s forgiveness change the way we extend forgiveness to others?
- What would it look like to invite God to soften my heart?
4. Where Do I Need God’s Grace?
- What part of this message was most difficult or uncomfortable for you?
- Is there a past relationship, divorce, or present struggle that you need to bring to God?
- Do you genuinely believe that God’s grace is sufficient for your failures and wounds?
- What is one step toward healing, reconciliation, faithfulness, or seeking help that God is calling you to take?
Nursery Schedule
8/30 – Jim & Janet Saunders
9/6 – Sarah Wiggs, Tara Solomon