The relationship between form and substance in Christian worship has occupied theologians throughout church history. In recent decades, the rise of contemporary worship movements has introduced increasingly sophisticated approaches to worship planning, often drawing from entertainment, psychology, and emotional design principles. “The Ultimate Setlist Building Guide” (download at this link) from Worship Artistry represents a…
Category: E.V.I.C. Study Notes
The Cost & Confession of Following Christ: A Bible Study and Pastor Joey’s Sermon on Luke 9:18-27.
The digital landscape isn’t a boundary—it’s a frontier that God already inhabits. At East Valley International Church, we embrace screens and servers not as obstacles, but as new waters where the Spirit stirs. From WiFi signals to instant messages, there’s room for grace to travel further and deeper than ever before. AI and digital platforms…
E.V.I.C. Sunday School Notes: A Biblical Study of Romans 6:22: The Freedom of Slavery to God.
Welcome to Sunday School at East Valley International Church! Each week, we gather to explore the essential truths that form the foundation of our Christian faith. Through our “Fundamentals of the Faith” study, we’re discovering together what it means to follow Jesus, understand God’s Word, and live out our beliefs in everyday life. Today, we’re…
E.V.I.C. Sunday School Notes: “Fundamentals of the Faith” – Free Will, Predestination, and Salvation
Welcome to Sunday School at East Valley International Church! Each week, we gather to explore the essential truths that form the foundation of our Christian faith. Through our “Fundamentals of the Faith” study, we’re discovering together what it means to follow Jesus, understand God’s Word, and live out our beliefs in everyday life. Today, we’re…
E.V.I.C. Sunday School Notes: “Fundamentals of the Faith” – A Biblical Examination of Mary’s Perpetual Virginity: Scripture, Context, and the Brothers of Jesus
Welcome to Sunday School at East Valley International Church! Each week, we gather to explore the essential truths that form the foundation of our Christian faith. Through our “Fundamentals of the Faith” study, we’re discovering together what it means to follow Jesus, understand God’s Word, and live out our beliefs in everyday life. These sessions…
From Screen Time to Sacred Time: The Schedule Swap Modern Christians Need
There’s something almost comical about a wooden cigar store Indian winning an election. Back in 1883, that’s exactly what happened when “Abner Robbins” (no relation) secured victory in Allentown, New Jersey, beating a real person by seven votes. Then, in 1938, a mule named Boston Curtis won a political race in Washington state. The town…
Dive Into The Genesis Story: Reading Biblical Narratives
Deepen your understanding of the meaning and the beauty of the first book of the Bible. Genesis is a book of fundamental importance for the Jewish and Christian faiths and has exerted a profound influence on Western Civilization. In addition to being a great religious text, it is also a literary masterpiece. This free online…
The Mission Remains: When Faithfulness Matters More Than Numbers
Yes, we have a small congregation, but our vision is clear and bold: to be a place where every person finds belonging, every heart discovers hope, and every life is transformed by the gospel. There’s a moment that comes to every church—a Sunday morning when you realize the faces looking back at you are the…
Fundamentals of the Faith Sunday School notes
Our Q&A comments were submitted to Perplexity for review, commentary, and emphasis. The goal was to illuminate key themes and draw out richer connections for reflection. As part of this process, Perplexity also sourced relevant URLs for further study, adding useful context to the discussion. Fundamentals of the Faith Sunday School notes – various Q&As…
“The Call To Go: Sent With Power & Purpose.” A Bible Study and Pastor Joey’s Sermon on Luke 9:1-6.
East Valley International Church views the digital world not as a distraction from faith, but as a new frontier for it—a wilderness where hearts still wander, searching for light. As the Spirit once hovered over the waters at creation, so He now moves through signals and screens, carrying grace through pixels and presence through code. Our…