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Here is my latest video update for Eastbrook Church as we navigate the time of COVID-19. I will continue to re-post these weekly video updates here at my blog for those who have not seen it or who are not part of our church but could use the encouragement. You can watch it here or …
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What happens when people do not have hope? What happens when a young man or young woman looks to the future and the lack of hope has dimmed all brightness in those days to come? What happens when people do not have hope? What happens when an older woman or an older man looks to …
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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 6:13-20. The complete list of prayers inspired by Hebrews is included at the bottom of this post. You can also view my message …
Join us for worship with Eastbrook Church through Eastbrook at Home as we celebrate communion and continue our series "The Final Word: Knowing Christ through Hebrews." This weekend I will preach from Hebrews 6:13-20. Follow along with the entire series here. Access the downloadable bulletin, sermon notes, and sermon discussion guide here. Don't miss the …
When I used to hear the word Sabbath, I thought of something legalistic and rigid or just plain out of touch with my life. I would picture flowing robes and beards of Old Testament characters exhorting people to rigidly 'keep the Sabbath day.' But the more that I have thought about Sabbath, the more I …
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Matthew Erickson 