Eastwood Baptist Sunday Sermons

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 ...

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...

This sermon walks through Luke 15:11–32, unpacking the story of the younger son who squanders his inheritance, hits rock bottom, and returns home to an unexpectedly lavish welcome from his father. We explore the son’s repentance, the father’s compassionate response, and the radical nature of God’s grace.

We also examine the older brother’s anger and the parable’s challenge to those who trust in self-righteousness: will you rejoice ...

In this sermon we explore Revelation 19:1–10, where heaven erupts in praise as final salvation is fulfilled, God’s righteous judgments against the corrupt world system are declared, and the arrival of the Lamb’s bride is celebrated.

Pastor Jud walks through the imagery and theological themes—salvation, justice, and the marriage supper of the Lamb—while connecting the passage to Old Testament references and practical application for...

In Luke 14:25–35 Jesus issues a stark call to discipleship: followers must place him above all—even family and life itself—and be willing to carry their cross. He warns listeners to "count the cost" through two parables (the tower and the king) and declares that true discipleship requires total surrender of possessions and priorities.

Jesus concludes with a final warning about losing spiritual effectiveness—"salt" that has lost its...

We pick up at Revelation 18:20 and finish the chapter, focusing on heaven’s rejoicing over Babylon’s fall, the dramatic image of a millstone thrown into the sea to show judgment completed, and the vindication of the martyred saints.

The sermon closes by summarizing three reasons for Babylon’s doom: the corrupt power of its merchants, its deceptive sorcery (pharmakeia), and its bloody persecution of God’s people, framed as both a wa...

This sermon on Luke chapter 13 explores Jesus' response to tragedy, emphasizing that disasters do not indicate greater sin in their victims and warning listeners to repent before judgment comes.

Using the parable of the fig tree, the message contrasts God's patience and mercy with the call for genuine repentance, urging readiness for Christ's return and highlighting the hope offered through Jesus' life, death, and forgiveness.

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This sermon studies Luke 12:49–59, where Jesus warns that his coming brings division, speaks of fire and a baptism of suffering, and challenges listeners to interpret the season and be reconciled to God.

Through explanation and application, Pastor Jud urges immediate response to Christ’s message, highlights the cost of discipleship in relationships, and warns against delaying repentance before judgment falls.

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Revelation 18:6–8 defines Babylon’s judgment: God will repay her double for her deeds because of pride, sensuality, and self-sufficiency. The angel’s call echoes Old Testament justice and stresses that retaliation belongs to God alone.

The passage foretells sudden, complete destruction—pestilence, mourning, famine, and fire—while worldly leaders, merchants, and sailors lament the loss of wealth. The message urges believers to trust...

In this sermon we study Revelation 18:1–5, where an authoritative angel declares "Fallen, fallen is Babylon the great," exposing the city's pervasive demonic influence and corrupt sensual commerce that bring God's judgment.

Pastor Jud explains the angel's role, the call "Come out of her, my people" as a warning to believers to flee the corrupt world system, and draws Old Testament parallels and modern application for avoiding spiri...

In this sermon on John 20:19–22, Pastor Jud unpacks Jesus' post-resurrection commissioning: we are sent with Christ's peace, called to follow his humble pattern of service, and empowered by the Holy Spirit for mission.

The message challenges ordinary people to live as sent ones now—serving sacrificially, speaking truth courageously, repenting where needed, and trusting the Spirit to equip every step.

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