When I conclude a sermon series, I usually share resources I utilized in my study and preparation for sermons. Here is the bibliography for our recent series, "Power in Preparation," which is the second part of an extended walk through the Gospel of Matthew, focused on Matthew, chapters 3-4. Bibliography for “Power in Preparation” [Gospel …
The Call of Discipleship
This past weekend at Eastbrook, we concluded our series "Power in Preparation" by tracing Jesus' call to discipleship to Simon Peter, Andrew, James, and John in Matthew 4:18-25. This was also a child dedication weekend at Eastbrook, so my sermon was a little shorter than other times. You can view the message video and outline …
Eastbrook at Home – February 14, 2021
Join us for worship with Eastbrook Church through Eastbrook at Home at 8, 9:30, and 11 AM. This weekend we conclude our series, "Power in Preparation," which continues our extended journey through the Gospel of Matthew, which began with the series "Family Tree." This week I will spend some time looking at Matthew 4:18-25 and …
Living Now in the Freedom and Victory of Christ
The Apostle John tells us that at His first appearing, Christ won a tremendous victory for God. This present victory has so many different aspects, but the two most important are these: "You know that he appeared so that he might take away our sins" (1 John 3:5) "The reason the Son of God appeared …
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Growing in Christ During Trying Times
For several years I have served as a seminar speaker for the No Regrets Men's Conference. This year's conference was primarily online, but I still had the privilege of speaking within the discipleship track on "Growing in Christ During Trying Times." I spoke from Hebrews 12:1-13, giving attention to six aspects of growing with Christ …
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