Without a doubt, ministry is busy, demanding and people intensive. In this sort of work it is easy to get drained out and worn down by what we do. But leaders, we need to get away. Take a look at the life of Jesus. He was no exception to this. His life was busy. In …
The Kingdom of God: a new series at Eastbrook
This coming weekend at Eastbrook Church we began a five-week preaching series entitled "The Kingdom of God." The kingdom of God is one of the greatest themes of the Bible. It weaves throughout the entire Bible, tying the Old and New Testaments together around the reality that God is King. Jesus began his ministry …
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Finding Encouragement within Suffering: a reflection on Hebrews 12
Endure hardship as discipline; God is treating you as his children. For what children are not disciplined by their father? (Hebrews 12:7) Be encouraged: God disciplines His children because He loves them. Do not lose heart amidst your suffering. Instead, endure it sustained by the truth that God is lovingly at work even here. We …
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Bibliography for The Final Word: Knowing Christ through Hebrews
When I conclude a sermon series, I usually share the resources I used to help me study and prepare my sermons. Here is that bibliography for our recently completed series, "The Final Word: Knowing Christ through Hebrews." Bibliography for “The Final Word: Knowing Christ through Hebrews” Herbert W. Bateman IV, ed. Four Views on the …
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A Prayer inspired by Hebrews 13:1-25
Throughout our series "The Final Word: Knowing Christ through Hebrews," I am writing prayers related to the text on which we are preaching each week. Today's prayer is the final one in this series and is drawn from Hebrews 13:1-25. The complete list of prayers inspired by Hebrews is included at the bottom of this …
Matthew Erickson 