2025 – Theme, “Rooted: Growing Where You Are Planted”

In 2025, the congregation at Eastside will explore the theme “Rooted: Growing Where You Are Planted,” focusing on spiritual growth, resilience, and flourishing in faith. The year’s teaching includes four core series: Rooted in Christ (Colossians and Philemon), highlighting maturity and living out the gospel; Rooted in Exile, drawing from Old Testament figures who thrived in difficult circumstances; Rooted in Grace, which emphasizes practical applications of forgiveness and humility; and Rooted in the Journey, focusing on the faith of biblical characters through adversity. The Summer Series, Blooming in Truth, will explore foundational theological truths, while four additional short series will dive into the Psalms, Prophets, Proverbs, and the Exodus journey.

Rooted in Christ: A Study of Colossians and Philemon

• Focus: Spiritual maturity and living out the gospel.
• Key Passages: Colossians 1:1-8, Colossians 1:9-14, Colossians 1:15-23, Colossians 1:24-2:5, Colossians 2:6-15, Colossians 2:16-23, Colossians 3:1-11, Colossians 3:12-17, Colossians 3:18-4:1, Colossians 4:2-6, Colossians 4:7-18, Philemon 1:1-25.

Rooted in Exile: Growing in the Old Testament

• Focus: Faith and growth during difficult circumstances in the Old Testament.
• Key Passages: Genesis 39:1-6, Daniel 1:1-7, Nehemiah 2:17-20, Esther 4:12-16, Jeremiah 29:4-7, Ezekiel 37:1-14, Ruth 1:16-18, 1 Samuel 22:1-2, Isaiah 40:28-31, 2 Kings 5:1-14, Jonah 2:1-10, Micah 7:7-9.

Rooted in Grace: Living Out the Gospel

• Focus: Applying God’s grace to daily life through forgiveness and humility.
• Key Passages: Ephesians 2:1-10, Romans 12:9-21, Luke 15:11-32, Titus 3:1-7.

Rooted in the Journey: Thriving in Faith

• Focus: Biblical characters who grew in faith through adversity, from Abraham to David.
• Key Passages: Genesis 12:1-4, Exodus 16:2-4, 1 Samuel 17:32-50, Judges 6:11-16, 2 Chronicles 20:1-4, Daniel 3:16-18, Job 1:20-22, 2 Samuel 7:1-17.

Additional Short Series

Rooted in the Psalms

• Focus: Themes of faith, trust, and worship in the Psalms.
• Key Passages: Psalm 19:1-6, Psalm 23, Psalm 51:1-12.

Rooted in the Prophets

• Focus: Messages of growth, justice, hope, and renewal from the prophets.
• Key Passages: Amos 5:21-24, Isaiah 11:1-5, Ezekiel 36:25-28.

Rooted in the Wisdom of Proverbs

• Focus: Practical wisdom for spiritual growth and maturity from the book of Proverbs.
• Key Passages: Proverbs 1:1-7, Proverbs 11:2, Proverbs 11:24-25.
• Rooted in the Exodus Journey

• Focus: Lessons from Israel’s journey in the wilderness and their relationship with God.
• Key Passages: Exodus 14:10-22, Exodus 16:1-12, Exodus 19:3-6.

Summer Series: Blooming in Truth: Foundations of Faith

• Focus: Exploring theological truths that cause believers to “bloom” spiritually, showcasing growth and maturity.
• Key Passages: Isaiah 55:10-11, 2 Peter 1:3-4, John 15:1-5, 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18, Habakkuk 3:17-19, 1 John 4:7-12, Romans 8:24-25, Galatians 6:8-10.

~PW 🌮🛶‌