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Features content sponsored by Relate Church in Cross Roads, TX. Pastor John Eaton Check out our website: www.irelatechurch.com Sunday morning services: 9:00AM & 10:45AM

  1. 12h ago

    He is Worthy | Pastor John Eaton | Worship | 11/01/2026

    We were created to worship. It's built into who we are. But when we lose sight of who God is, we often begin giving our attention, devotion, and praise to things that were never meant to take His place. Money, success, relationships, possessions, and even ourselves can become the focus of our worship.   In this message, we explore why God alone is worthy of our praise and the danger of allowing pride to put ourselves on the throne that belongs to Him. Through the stories of Nebuchadnezzar, Herod, and others in Scripture, we see what happens when people desire to be worshipped rather than worship the One who truly deserves it.   But something amazing happens when we worship the Living God: our hearts change, our perspective is restored, and our lives begin to reflect His love. True worship doesn't just change what we sing—it changes how we live and how we treat others.   HE ALONE IS WORTHY!   Scripture References:   Psalm 18:1-3   Genesis 3:5   Daniel 4:29-37   Acts 12:21-23   Matthew 23:11   Romans 1:18-32   Join us as we begin our series on WORSHIP and discover what it means to give God the praise, honor, and glory He alone deserves.   👍 Like, share, and subscribe for more messages that help you grow in your relationship with God.   #Worship #GodIsWorthy #HeAloneIsWorthy #ChristianSermon #TrueWorship #RelateChurch

  2. Oct 25

    Be Alert | Pastor John Eaton || 10/25/2026

    What does it mean to truly BE ALERT as a follower of Jesus? In this message, we explore what God’s Word teaches us about staying spiritually prepared, thinking clearly, standing firm in truth, and living ready for whatever comes our way. Throughout Scripture, God calls His people to “gird up their loins”—a phrase that means to get ready, prepare yourself, and be equipped for action. From Job’s encounter with God to Jesus’ teachings about His return, we discover that being alert is about more than watching what happens around us. It’s about being prepared in our hearts and minds to follow God faithfully. In this sermon, we’ll explore four important ways to BE ALERT: Be Alert While Being Taught — Guard your heart and mind against deception, and stay rooted in the truth of God’s Word. Be Alert While Being Tempted — Watch and pray, recognizing that our spirit may be willing, but our flesh is weak. Be Alert While Being Attacked — Stand firm in your faith and put on the full armor of God. Be Alert While Waiting — Live with expectation, readiness, and faithfulness as we await the return of Jesus. God’s perspective is greater than ours, even when life doesn’t make sense. Like Job, we may not always understand what God is doing, but we can trust His wisdom and prepare ourselves to stand firm in faith. The question is: Are you ready? Are you alert? 📖 Key Scriptures: Exodus 12:11 | Job 38:1–3 | Luke 12:35–40 | 1 Peter 1:13 | Matthew 24:4–44 | Matthew 26:41 | 1 Corinthians 16:13 | 1 Thessalonians 5:4–8 | 1 Peter 5:8 | Ephesians 6:10–18 | Mark 13:32–37 | Matthew 25:1–13 🙏 Join us at Relate Church as we grow together in faith, discover God's truth, and learn to live out His purpose for our lives. 👍 If this message encouraged you, be sure to LIKE, SUBSCRIBE, and SHARE it with someone who needs to hear it! 📍 Relate Church | Crossroads, Texas #RelateChurch #BeAlert #Sermon #ChristianLiving #Faith #SpiritualGrowth #ArmorOfGod #StayReady #BibleTeaching #JesusIsComing

  3. Oct 18

    Conclusion | Pastor John Eaton | Transitions | 10/18/2026

    Life is full of transitions. Some bring excitement and new beginnings, while others bring pain, uncertainty, loss, and change. But through every season, one thing remains true: God never changes, and He is faithful to carry us through.   In this final message of our series on transitions, we bring together eight weeks of biblical wisdom from Ecclesiastes 3:1–8 and discover four essential principles for navigating every season of life: HOLD, WALK, GIVE, and ALIGN.   In This Message, You'll Discover:   🔹 HOLD — What Do I Hold On To? Anchor your soul in Jesus, the One who remains steady when everything around you changes. Hold tightly to the godly relationships and foundation people God has placed in your life.   🔹 WALK — How Do I Move Through It? Learn to move forward through pain, embrace the changes God is working in you, and allow Him to teach you in the meantime. Don't just endure your transition—let God use it to prepare you for what's next.   🔹 GIVE — Who Am I Carrying? Transitions affect more than just us. Don't isolate yourself or focus only on survival. Walk alongside others, offer encouragement, and become a source of hope for those navigating their own storms.   🔹 ALIGN — What Is God Doing in Me? Allow God to transform your heart and redirect your worship toward Him. When you shift your focus from the size of your problems to the greatness of your God, fear gives way to faith and uncertainty makes room for hope.   Key Scriptures   Ecclesiastes 3:1–8 — A time for everything and a season for every activity. Hebrews 6:19 — Hope in Christ as an anchor for the soul. Philippians 1:6 — God will complete the good work He began in you. 2 Chronicles 20:12, 15, 21–22 — Fixing our eyes on God and worshiping through the battle. Hebrews 13:8 — Jesus Christ is the same yesterday, today, and forever.   Wherever You Find Yourself Today…   If you're recovering from a difficult season, remember that the anchor still holds. If you're in the middle of a storm, hold on to God, stay connected to your people, and keep your eyes on Him. If you're approaching a new season, prepare your heart now through faith, relationships, learning, and worship.   Every season will change, but He will not. His name is Jesus.   🙏 If this message encourages you, share it with someone navigating a life transition, leave a comment about what God is teaching you in this season, and subscribe for more biblical teaching and encouragement.   Remember: HOLD on to God. WALK through the transition. GIVE to others. ALIGN your heart with Him.   #LifeTransitions #FaithInGod #TrustGod #ChristianSermon #Ecclesiastes3 #SpiritualGrowth #Worship #JesusChrist

  4. Oct 11

    Worship | Pastor John Eaton | Transitions | 10/11/2026

    Life is full of transitions. Whether you're facing uncertainty, unexpected challenges, difficult decisions, or an unknown future, it's easy to become consumed by fear, worry, and the need to find a way out. But what if God is inviting you to respond differently? What if the key to navigating your transition isn't worrying more, planning harder, or trying to control everything—but worshiping Him? In this message, “Worship During Transition,” we explore how worship shifts our focus from the size of our problems to the greatness of our God. Through the powerful story of King Jehoshaphat in 2 Chronicles 20, we discover how God's people responded to an overwhelming enemy by seeking the Lord, fixing their eyes on Him, and sending worshipers ahead of the army. We also look at Paul and Silas, who prayed and sang hymns to God while imprisoned, reminding us that worship isn't dependent on our circumstances. Worship doesn't mean pretending our problems don't exist, nor is it a way to force God to do what we want. Instead, worship realigns our hearts with Him, pushes back fear, strengthens our faith, and fills us with hope as we trust Him to lead the way. IN THIS MESSAGE, YOU'LL DISCOVER: 🙏 How to turn fear into faith during seasons of transition. 🙏 Why worship is more powerful than constantly worrying about your problems. 🙏 How praying and worshiping together can strengthen your family and community. 🙏 Why keeping your eyes on Jesus matters when you don't know what to do next. 🙏 How to trust God's promises and listen for His direction. 🙏 Why worship isn't just for the breakthrough—it's also for the waiting. 🙏 How worship can bring peace, hope, and renewed perspective in the middle of life's struggles. KEY SCRIPTURES: 📖 Ecclesiastes 3:1 — A season for everything. 📖 Matthew 6:31–34 — Seek God's kingdom and don't worry about tomorrow. 📖 2 Chronicles 20:12–30 — The battle belongs to the Lord. 📖 Acts 16:25–26 — Paul and Silas worship in prison. 📖 Proverbs 9:10 — The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom. REMEMBER THIS: When you don't know what to do, fix your eyes on Jesus. When fear begins to take over, worship Him. When the road ahead seems impossible, trust the God who goes before you. You don't have to fight every battle in your own strength. God is with you in every season, including the seasons you never expected. Worship before the breakthrough. Worship in the middle of the battle. Worship after the victory. Let your focus be on Him, not on the problem. 💬 REFLECTION QUESTION: What transition are you facing right now, and how can you shift your focus from worry to worship this week? 👍 If this message encouraged you, please LIKE the video, SHARE it with someone navigating a difficult season, and SUBSCRIBE for more biblical teaching and encouragement. May you find peace in His presence, strength in His promises, and hope as you trust Him through every transition. #Worship #SeasonsOfLife #ChristianSermon #FaithOverFear #TrustGod #2Chronicles20 #WorshipInTheWaiting #FixYourEyesOnJesus #GodIsFaithful #ChristianEncouragement

  5. Oct 4

    Heart Change | Pastor John Eaton | Transitions | 10/04/2026

    “For everything there is a season, and a time for every matter under heaven.” — Ecclesiastes 3:1 What if the transition you’re going through isn’t just about what’s happening around you, but about what God is trying to change within you? In this powerful message, we explore how God can use seasons of uncertainty, loss, discomfort, waiting, and change to reshape our hearts and help us see life from His perspective. Through the story of Jonah, we discover that God wasn’t only trying to change Nineveh—He was trying to change Jonah’s heart. Jonah agreed that Nineveh was wrong, but he struggled to agree with God about what should happen next. His story challenges us to ask: Where am I disagreeing with God? We’ll also look at the transitions of Moses, Peter, Paul, Elijah, and Joseph and see how God used difficult seasons to prepare them for His purposes. Maybe your transition is about your finances. Maybe it’s your health. Maybe it’s loneliness. Maybe it’s disappointment, comfort, addiction, or a door that didn’t open. But what if God is using this season to help you understand something about His heart—and to bring heart change in you? In this message, we’ll explore: • Why God allows transitions in our lives • How God uses uncomfortable seasons to reshape our hearts • What Jonah teaches us about anger, mercy, and surrender • Why God cares about our hearts—not just our behavior • How Moses, Peter, Joseph, Paul, and Elijah experienced heart change • What it means to align our hearts with God’s heart • The question God may be asking you in your current season Ask yourself: What am I angry about? Who don’t I like? What does God say that I disagree with? What does God want me to do that I won’t? What does God want me to stop doing that I still do? You may think it’s about the transition—but God may be using the transition to show you something deeper. What does God want you to finally understand and agree with Him about? You know. You know what it is about. Scripture References: Ecclesiastes 3:1 Jonah 1–4 Deuteronomy 8:2–6 Acts 10:13–17, 44–45 1 Kings 19 Genesis 37–50 If this message speaks to you, like this video, subscribe to the channel, and share it with someone who may be walking through a season of transition. #HeartChange #Transition #GodsPurpose #ChristianSermon #Jonah #Ecclesiastes3 #Faith #TrustGod #SpiritualGrowth #Christianity #Sermon

  6. Sep 27

    Others | Pastor John Eaton | Transitions | 09/27/2026

    “For everything there is a season, and a time for every matter under heaven.” — Ecclesiastes 3:1 Transitions can be painful, overwhelming, and uncertain. Whether you’re facing financial pressure, family challenges, responsibility, loss, or a major change in life, it’s easy to become so focused on surviving that we forget something important: there are OTHERS. Others to care for. Others to encourage. Others who are hurting. Others who need your help. Others who may be a little ahead of you and can guide you. And others who may be a little behind you and need you to help them forward. In this message, we look at two powerful biblical stories—Elijah and the widow in 1 Kings 17 and Paul and the shipwreck in Acts 27—and discover what it means to live beyond survival mode. When Elijah’s resources ran out, God provided through a widow who was facing her own desperate circumstances. When Paul found himself in the middle of a violent storm with 275 other people, he didn't isolate himself. He stayed with them, spoke hope, encouraged them to eat, and reminded them that God would see them through. The storm was real. The ship would be lost. The circumstances wouldn't suddenly become easy. But they were going to make it through together. Maybe you’re in a transition right now. Maybe you feel like your resources are running out or your ship is falling apart. This message is a reminder: Don’t abandon ship. Take care of each other. Trust God. And look beyond yourself to see the OTHERS around you. God can use your presence, your faith, your encouragement, and your story to give someone else hope. Scriptures: 📖 Ecclesiastes 3:1 📖 1 Kings 17:8–16 📖 Acts 27:10–44 #Sermon #ChristianSermon #Faith #TrustGod #GodsPurpose #LifeTransitions #Encouragement #Hope #Acts27 #1Kings17 #Ecclesiastes3 #DontAbandonShip #ChristianEncouragement

  7. Sep 20

    Learn | Pastor John Eaton | Transitions | 09/20/2026

    “For everything there is a season, and a time for every matter under heaven.” — Ecclesiastes 3:1 What do you do when you’re stuck between where you’ve been and where you’re going? Transitions can be painful. We often want answers, a timeline, or a way out—but what if God wants to teach us something in the meantime? In this message, we take the next step in learning how to navigate life’s transitions: Learn. The disciples repeatedly asked Jesus to teach them. They wanted to know the way, how to pray, and how to understand His words. Their example reminds us that our seasons of transition can become seasons of learning when we turn toward God and ask Him to teach us. In this sermon, we explore: • Teach Us the Way — Jesus is the Way, the Truth, and the Life. We may not know the “when,” but we can trust the One who knows the Way. • Teach Us to Pray — Prayer isn’t about perfect words or religious performance. It’s about knowing our Father, seeking His kingdom, asking, trusting, and remaining faithful. • Teach Us What You Just Said — God invites us to be hungry to understand His Word and willing to ask questions when we don’t understand. • Do the Last Thing He Told You — Sometimes moving forward begins with obeying what God has already made clear. If you’re in a season of uncertainty, pain, waiting, or transition, remember: God is still your teacher in the meantime. You may not know when the transition will end, but you can learn to trust The Way. “Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls.” — Matthew 11:29 Scriptures referenced: Ecclesiastes 3:1 John 14:5–7, 14:26–27 Luke 11:1–13 Matthew 6:7–10 Matthew 11:28–30 Matthew 13:36 Matthew 15:15 Isaiah 25:4–5 Isaiah 30:20–21 Isaiah 53:6 Exodus 4 If this message encouraged you, like, subscribe, and share it with someone who may be walking through a season of transition. #TheMeantime #Sermon #ChristianSermon #Ecclesiastes3 #LearnFromGod #Faith #Prayer #Jesus #HolySpirit #Christianity #LifeTransitions

  8. Sep 13

    Change | Pastor John Eaton | Transitions | 09/13/2026

    Change is inevitable—but what if the transitions we experience aren’t meant to destroy us, but to transform us? In this message, we explore what it means to walk through seasons of change while holding onto the One who never changes. God is our Anchor—faithful, reliable, perfect, and unchanging. Yet because we are still growing, God often uses transitions to shape us, heal us, strengthen us, and move us forward. Ecclesiastes 3:1 reminds us that there is “a season, and a time for every matter under heaven.” Every transition gives us a choice: Will we become bitter or better? Will we get stuck, or will we allow God to change us? Through the stories of Israel, Zacchaeus, Paul, the woman at the well, and the man delivered in Mark 5, we see that encountering God produces real change. Repentance isn't simply admitting we're wrong—it means changing our hearts and our lives. Whether you're facing the loss of someone you love, a job loss, divorce, betrayal, financial hardship, disappointment, or simply a new season of life, God can use that transition for your good. Ezekiel 36:24–27 gives us a powerful promise: God restores, washes, rebuilds, and gives us a new heart and a new spirit. You may be in a transition—but you don't have to stay stuck there. God is calling you to move forward. God is calling you to change for the better. And God is not finished with you yet. “He who began a good work in you will carry it on to completion until the day of Christ Jesus.” — Philippians 1:6 📖 Scriptures referenced: Ecclesiastes 3:1 Malachi 3:6 Hebrews 13:8 Isaiah 43:19 Matthew 5:17 Matthew 3:2 Ezekiel 36:24–27 Philippians 1:6 2 Corinthians 4:8–18 Revelation 21:5 If this message encouraged you, like this video, subscribe, and share it with someone who may be walking through a season of transition. #ChangeForTheBetter #Transition #ChristianSermon #Faith #Jesus #SpiritualGrowth #GodIsFaithful #Christianity #Sermon #Encouragement

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    2019 - 2026
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