Though I am free and belong to no one, I have made myself a slave to everyone, to win as many as possible....I have become all things to all people so that by all possible means I might save some. I do all this for the sake of the gospel, that I may share in …
It Needs to Get Inside of You: Eugene Peterson on the Spiritual Disciplines
One of my favorite authors is Eugene Peterson. Peterson is best known as the author behind the paraphrase of the Bible, The Message. As a pastor, his works on pastoral ministry for our contemporary era, such as Working the Angles: The Shape of Pastoral Integrity, Five Smooth Stones for Pastoral Work and Under the Unpredictable Plant, are unparalleled. …
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A Prayer inspired by Hebrews 9:1-28
Throughout our new series "The Final Word: Knowing Christ through Hebrews," I am writing prayers related to the text on which we are preaching each week. This prayer is drawn from Hebrews 9:1-28. The complete list of prayers inspired by Hebrews is included at the bottom of this post. You can also view the message …
Eastbrook at Home – July 5, 2020
Join us for worship with Eastbrook Church through Eastbrook at Home at 8, 9:30, and 11 AM as we continue our series "The Final Word: Knowing Christ through Hebrews." This weekend Pastor Femi Ibitoye will preach from Hebrews 9:1-28. Follow along with the entire series here. Access the downloadable bulletin, sermon notes, and sermon discussion …
July 4th: 4 Considerations for the Church
As we celebrate the independence of our nation, here are four thoughts that we would do well to consider as believers in the United States. Remember: When we come to July 4th, we remember. We remember our history as a nation; we remember sacrifices given over time; we remember who we are as Americans. The …
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