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A Prayer of Bowing Down at the Beginning of the Day
The LORD is gracious and mercifullong-suffering, and of great kindness.The LORD is loving to everyone,and his mercy is over all his works."(Psalm 145:8-9, Coverdale) I bow down, O LORD, before Youthat You might raise me up again into this day.I bow down my desires and my goals,my dreams and my pursuits.I bow down my fears …
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Run with Discipline: insights on spiritual growth and suffering from 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) With these striking words, the writer of Hebrews radically reframes the suffering believers endure. The writer is not making light of suffering but inviting believers to see suffering in a different light. What …
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“Run Like You Want to Win” – a message from 1 Corinthians 9 by Will Branch
This past weekend at Eastbrook, we continued our preaching series entitled "God's Grace for an Imperfect Church: 1 Corinthians." In this message, Will Branch explores Paul's comparison of the life of discipleship to running a race from 1 Corinthians 9:24-27. You can find the message outline and video below. You can access the entire series …
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Eastbrook at Home – June 30, 2024
Join us for worship with Eastbrook Church through Eastbrook at Home at 8, 9:30, and 11 AM. This weekend we continue our preaching series entitled “God’s Grace for an Imperfect Church: 1 Corinthians.” Here is a prayer for the sixth Sunday after Pentecost from The Book of Common Prayer: O God, your never-failing providence sets …
Matthew Erickson 