This past weekend at Eastbrook, I continued our series entitled "The Messiah's Mission," by looking at Matthew 12:22-37. Here, Jesus is accused of casting out demons by the power of Satan, but offers a stern rebuke of this and some words about what has come to be known as the unforgivable sin. I explored what …
Eastbrook at Home – July 18, 2021
Join us for worship with Eastbrook Church through Eastbrook at Home at 8, 9:30, and 11 AM. We also continue our preaching series, "The Messiah's Mission," as I preach from Matthew 12:22-37. This week finds Jesus accused of having power from Satan, but His response makes it clear that His power is from another source, …
The Messiah and the Sabbath
This past weekend at Eastbrook, we continued our series entitled "The Messiah's Mission," by looking at Matthew 12:1-21. Here, Jesus offers tangible examples of His invitation to find rest for our souls that we explored last week. I spent quite a bit of time expounding on Matthew's quotation of Isaiah 42. Specifically I talked about …
Eastbrook at Home – July 11, 2021
Join us for worship with Eastbrook Church through Eastbrook at Home at 8, 9:30, and 11 AM. We also continue our preaching series, "The Messiah's Mission," as I preach from Matthew 12:1-21 on Jesus as Lord of the Sabbath. This series continues our extended journey through the Gospel of Matthew, which includes previous series "Family …
The Messiah’s Challenge and Invitation
Some of the most meaningful words to me personally in the Gospel of Matthew are these: “Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your …
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