I pulled this overview of the life of Peter together for a preaching series and thought it might be helpful for others as you study the Gospels, Acts, and the Petrine epistles. Overview of the Life of Peter Peter, whose given name was Simon, was from Bethsaida but lived in Capernaum of Galilee (John 1:44) …
“Growing in Faith: Exploring 2 Peter” – a new series at Eastbrook Church
This past Sunday at Eastbrook Church we begin a new preaching series entitled "Growing in Faith: Exploring 2 Peter." 2 Peter is written to a group of early believers in the midst of confusing and trying times. The author invites them to live by faith in Jesus through God’s power and promise until the end …
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“Grace and Peace in Jesus” – a message from 2 Peter 1, verses 1-2
This past weekend at Eastbrook, we began a new preaching series entitled "Growing in Faith: Exploring 2 Peter." I preached this first message of the series entitled "Grace and Peace in Jesus" from the first two verses of the letter. I also provided a brief introduction to the book and background on Peter. You can …
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Eastbrook at Home – October 22, 2023
Join us for worship with Eastbrook Church through Eastbrook at Home at 8, 9:30, and 11 AM. This weekend we begin a new series "Growing in Faith: Exploring 2 Peter." This is also a child dedication weekend for us at Eastbrook Church. Here is a prayer for this Sunday from The Book of Common Prayer: …
Matthew Erickson 