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Exodus: Escape To God's Presence Pastor John Toone Exodus: Escape To God's Presence Pastor John Toone

Love Your Neighbor (Exodus 20:12-17)

In this sermon we continue looking at the 10 Commandments from Exodus 20:12-17. These commands flesh out the biblical command to love your neighbor as yourself. At the same time, there are broader principles from these commands that we can apply to our lives today, because Jesus has fulfilled these commands on our behalf.
How should my relationship with God impact how I treat others?

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Exodus: Escape To God's Presence Pastor John Toone Exodus: Escape To God's Presence Pastor John Toone

Word To Live By (Exodus 20:1-11)

In this sermon we'll look at the first four of the Ten Commandments from Exodus 20:1-11. These Commandments emphasize how we relate to God. We'll look at how the Israelites applied these commandments, what principles we can learn from them, and how Jesus fulfills them on our behalf. What does it mean to have "no other gods"?
Do I truly live that way?

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Exodus: Escape To God's Presence Pastor John Toone Exodus: Escape To God's Presence Pastor John Toone

A Holy God and His People (Exodus 19)

In this sermon we will talk about God's holiness from Exodus 19. In this passage, God comes down in holiness and power to talk to His people at Mount Sanai. He reveals His holiness and challenges His people to be a kingdom of priests and a holy nation that represent His character to the rest of the world.

What does it mean that God is holy?
What difference does/should His holiness make in my life?

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Pastor John Toone Pastor John Toone

Something To Share, Something To Learn (Exodus 18)

In this sermon we will be in Exodus 18, which tells us about the interaction between Moses and his father-in-law, Jethro (appropriate for Father's Day). Moses has a story to share with Jethro about how God delivered Moses and his people. Moses also has something to learn from Jethro about sharing the load of leadership. In the same way, every believer today has a story of God's grace to share with everyone they meet. Also, every believer should humbly seek to learn and grow from every conversation they have.

What story of God's grace do I have to share with others?
How can I humbly seek to learn and grow through every conversation that I have?

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Exodus: Escape To God's Presence Pastor John Toone Exodus: Escape To God's Presence Pastor John Toone

The LORD I My Banner (Exodus 17:8-16)

In this sermon we will continue following God's people through the wilderness in Exodus 17:8-16. In this passage, the LORD brings a military victory to His people showing them the power of prayer, the value of supporting ministry, and most importantly that He is their banner (the One they can trust).

How has the LORD shown me that He is worthy of trust?
What should trusting Him look like?

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Pastor John Toone Pastor John Toone

A Standing Invitation from the LORD (Exodus 16)

In this sermon, we'll look at the account of how God provided food for the Israelites to eat in the wilderness from Exodus 16. This passage will remind us how we have a standing invitation from the LORD to a deeper relationship with Him. We don't deserve a relationship with Him, but He invites us to see His glory through His Word, His work, and His Son. A relationship with Him is what ultimately satisfies our souls and gives us true rest.How does God provide for me?
Do I find my satisfaction in Him?

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Exodus: Escape To God's Presence Pastor John Toone Exodus: Escape To God's Presence Pastor John Toone

Will You Sing? (Exodus 15:1-21)

In this sermon, Moses and the people of Israel will sing a song of praise to God in Exodus 15:1-21. In this song, they will thank Him for rescuing them from the Egyptians at the Red Sea. They'll also thank God for His victory, power, and salvation. Even if we're not the best singers ourselves, this passage will show us how we can pass on the story of what God has done for us to the next generation.How do I pass on the stories of what God has done for me?Who do I share with?

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Exodus: Escape To God's Presence Pastor John Toone Exodus: Escape To God's Presence Pastor John Toone

Tell Your Children... (Exodus 12-13)

In this sermon we will focus on how God told His people to remember the Passover in Exodus 12-13.


Three times in the passage, God tells the Israelites to explain to their children why they remember the Passover. This teaches us to pass on our faith to those who come after us. We are to tell them how God has saved us, why they should join God's people, and why we worship/serve Him the way that we do. Another way to pass on our faith is through our participation in the Lord's Supper.

How do I pass on what I have learned about God?

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Pastor John Toone Pastor John Toone

The Great Escape (Exodus 12)

In this sermon we look at the first Passover and the Israelites, well...um, exodus from Exodus 12. We talk about how the exodus is a picture of how God rescues us through the death of the lamb of God, Jesus Christ.

How did God rescue the Israelites from slavery in Egypt?
How does He rescue us from slavery to sin?

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Topical Sermons Pastor Tom Sylvia Topical Sermons Pastor Tom Sylvia

Share The Gospel! (Isaiah 62)

This week we are going to be looking at Isaiah 62, the whole chapter. One core tenet of East Shore is evangelism, we love it, we share the gospel every week. We collect the evangelism stories each week to encourage us to press on.
As this is Pastor Tom's final sermon, he wants to encourage you all the more to continue sharing the gospel! It is Pastor Tom’s prayer that Isaiah 62 will only strengthen that passion of gospel proclamation.

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Exodus: Escape To God's Presence Pastor John Toone Exodus: Escape To God's Presence Pastor John Toone

Rising Tensions (Plagues Pt. 3) - (Exodus 10-11)

In this sermon we finish our study of the plagues from Exodus 10-11. Throughout this section we'll see rising tension as God brings more devastation on Egypt. At the same time, more and more people in Egypt are understanding who God is, but Pharaoh still refuses to budge until it is too late. Our time one earth will run out too, but (as long as we have breath) it is not too late for us to turn to God!

What does this passage teach me about God?
How do I respond to what God does?

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Exodus: Escape To God's Presence Pastor John Toone Exodus: Escape To God's Presence Pastor John Toone

Finger of God (Plagues Pt. 2) - (Exodus 8-9)

In this sermon we continue our study of the plagues from Exodus 8-9. These chapters highlight God's power and the special care and concern that He shows towards His people. We will also consider the purpose God had for bringing these plagues and the response that He calls us to today.

Am I a part of God's people?
If so, how does He care for me?

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