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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, "Rebuild and Repair: Engaging the World with Nehemiah." Bibliography for “Rebuild and Repair: Engaging the World with Nehemiah” Robert Alter. The Hebrew Bible: A Translation with Commentary, Volume 3: …
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This past weekend at Eastbrook, we concluded our series from the book of Nehemiah entitled "Rebuild and Repair: Engaging the World with Nehemiah." I preached a message entitled "From Exiles to Residents," which gathered some themes of exile and belong from Nehemiah 7:1-73; 11:1-12:47; 13:1-31. In conclusion, I also referenced both Luke 15:11b-32 and Ephesians …
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Join us for worship with Eastbrook Church through Eastbrook at Home at 8, 9:30, and 11 AM. This weekend we continues our series, "Rebuild and Repair: Engaging the World with Nehemiah." This is also a communion weekend for us at Eastbrook. Here is a prayer for this Sunday from The Book of Common Prayer: Almighty …
The sermon Pastor Ruth Carver shared this past weekend at Eastbrook Church, "Revival in the Ruins," has left me reflecting on the topic of revival quite a bit. One reason it is on my mind so much is that this longing for and experience of revival has touched my life in some important ways. I …
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This past weekend at Eastbrook, Pastor Ruth Carver preached a message entitled "Revival in the Ruins" from Nehemiah, chapter 9, as part of our series, "Rebuild and Repair: Engaging the World with Nehemiah." Ruth did a wonderful job expounding this passage, while also exploring the fascinating topic of revival. Revival has diverse definitions and understandings, …
Matthew Erickson 