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Family Secrets

05 May

Family-Portrait-ThumbnailThis weekend at Eastbrook Church I continued our series, “Family Portrait,” with a message entitled “Family Secrets.”

My message was a reflection on the life of Jacob, culminating in his wrestling match with the angel of the Lord in Genesis 32:22-32. My main point in the message is that we need to face into our family secrets, brokenness, and sin so that we can move into redemptive freedom by God’s power.

You can listen to my message at the Eastbrook web-site here. You can also follow the RSS feed for Eastbrook sermons or follow Eastbrook Church on Twitter or Facebook. The message outline is included below: Read the rest of this entry »

 
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Posted by on May 5, 2013 in Communication, Eastbrook

 

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Family Portrait

19 Apr

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This coming weekend at Eastbrook Church, we are beginning a series entitled “Family Portrait.”

The family is a significant part of God’s plan in the world.  At one level we are all part of the family of God, as Paul writes: “Consequently, you are no longer foreigners and strangers, but fellow citizens with God’s people and also members of his household” (Ephesians 2:19). What does it mean for the church to truly be a family together? At the same time, what does it look like for us to have families in the church who are healthy and reaching out to our broken world? Let’s put the picture together in this series on a God-inspired family portrait.

Our weekly message topics are:

April 20/21 – “You Belong in the Family”

April 27/28 – “Ideal Family?”

May 4/5 – “Family Secrets”

May 11/12 – “Homecoming”

Alongside of our series, we will be offering seminars during the first two weeks of May, both on Sunday mornings and during the week, on a range of specific topics applicable to everyone. You can find out more info here.

 
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Posted by on April 19, 2013 in Communication, Eastbrook

 

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Miracle Worker (discussion questions)

20 Nov

Here are the discussion questions that accompany my message at Eastbrook Church this past weekend, “Miracle Worker,” from Mark 4:35-5:43.

Discussion Questions:

  1. This week, we are looking at four distinct miracles of Jesus in Mark 4:35-5:43. As you prepare for study, take a moment to ask God to speak to you. Read through each of the miracle stories (4:35-41; 5:1-20; 5:21-43) and ask this set of questions for each story:
    • Who are the main characters of this episode?
    • What is the main conflict or tension that happens in this episode?
    • What does Jesus do and what do the other characters do?
    • What does this episode reveal about Jesus?

    2. For background on:

    3. What sort of response to Jesus and His power do you observe from various people in these stories?
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Posted by on November 20, 2012 in Eastbrook, Scripture reflections

 

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What About a Fresh Start? (Study Questions)

29 Jan

Here are the discussion questions that accompany my message from this past weekend at Eastbrook Church entitled “What About a Fresh Start?“

Discussion Questions

1. When was a time when you needed a fresh start in your life? What happened?

2. Matthew 9:1-8 tells a powerful story of Jesus’ authority. Read through Matthew 8:1-9:34 to see and make note of the themes of Jesus’ authority in the surrounding context. What does Jesus have authority over?

3. Why do you think that Jesus began talking with the paralyzed man about sin and forgiveness?

4. What is the significance of Jesus healing the man second only after forgiving his sins?

5. The great conflict in this story arises between Jesus and the teachers of the law. What is the conflict they have and why is it a big deal?

6. Where is one place in your life today where you need a fresh start?  Identify one practical way you will respond this week. Write it down, reflect on it, and put it into practice this week. If you are in a small group, discuss this with one another.

 
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Posted by on January 29, 2012 in Scripture reflections

 

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What About a Fresh Start?

29 Jan

This weekend at Eastbrook Church, I concluded our “Resolved” series with a message entitled “What About a Fresh Start?”

While I had a bit of a sore throat, I rasped out the message, which was rooted in Matthew 9:1-8.

You can listen to my message online at the Eastbrook web-site here. You can also subscribe to the Eastbrook podcast here or follow Eastbrook Church on Twitter. I’ve included my outline for the message below: Read the rest of this entry »

 
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Posted by on January 29, 2012 in Communication, Eastbrook

 

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