This past weekend at Eastbrook, we concluded our series on prayer entitled "Sacred Invitation: A Life of Prayer." Kelly Erickson, who is both my wife and a spiritual director, preached a message entitled "Praying Outward," with a grounding text of John 17:1-15, the account of Jesus' high priestly prayer. This message explored the way our …
“Praying Inward” – a message on prayer
This past weekend at Eastbrook, we continued our series on prayer entitled "Sacred Invitation: A Life of Prayer." I preached a message entitled "Praying Inward," with a grounding text of 1 Kings 19:1-15a, the story of Elijah running away from Jezebel's death threats to Mount Horeb to meet with God. This message explored the way …
“Praying Upward” – a message on prayer
This past weekend at Eastbrook, we began a new series on prayer entitled "Sacred Invitation: A Life of Prayer." Greg Marshall began the series with a message exploring the Lord's Prayer and reframing our understanding of God entitled "Praying Upward." You can find the message outline and video below. You can access the entire series …
Jesus Rebuilds and Repairs
This past weekend at Eastbrook, we celebrated Eastbrook Outdoors and at that service I preached a stand-alone message that carried forward some themes of our recent series on Nehemiah, entitled "Jesus Rebuilds and Repairs." You can find the message outline and video below. Join us for weekend worship in-person or remotely via Eastbrook at Home. …
“From Exiles to Residents” – a final message from Nehemiah
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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Matthew Erickson 