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In Scripture there are three commonly used images for the Holy Spirit. These symbols of the Holy Spirit's presence help us understand who the Holy Spirit is and what the Holy Spirit does. The Holy Spirit is Like WindThe first of these images is wind. We read about this on the day of Pentecost in …
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Makoto Fujimura, Pentecost, Mineral Pigments and Gold on Kumohada over Board; 2008. What must the early disciples have been holding in their hearts and minds in those days after Jesus' ascended? His final words to them were drenched with weighty anticipation: "I am going to send you what my Father has promised; but stay in the …
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This past weekend at Eastbrook, we celebrated Pentecost as I preached a message entitled, "Waiting for the Holy Spirit." This message was based on Acts 2:1-12. You can find the message outline and video below. You can access the entire series here. Join us for weekend worship in-person or remotely via Eastbrook at Home. https://vimeo.com/831093813 …
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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 celebrate Pentecost, the outpouring of the Holy Spirit upon God's people, with a message about waiting on the Holy Spirit. Here is a prayer for Pentecost Sunday from The Book of Common Prayer: Almighty God, …
This past weekend at Eastbrook, I preached on Jesus' powerful statement: "I am the light of the world. Whoever follows me will never walk in darkness, but will have the light of life" (John 8:12). I wanted to spend a little time today exploring four ways that Jesus shines the light of God into the …
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Matthew Erickson 