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This past weekend at Eastbrook, we concluded our preaching series entitled "Ordinary People in God's Extraordinary Work." This series is the second of a three-part exploration of the Book of Acts this Fall, including “Essential Church” and “Jesus, King of the Nations.” This week in the series I did a sort of character study on …
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This past weekend at Eastbrook, we began a new preaching series entitled "Ordinary People in God's Extraordinary Work." This series is the second of a three-part exploration of the Book of Acts this Fall, including “Essential Church” and “Jesus, King of the Nations.” This week in the series I looked at the life and martyrdom …
Continue reading "“Stephen: A Heart for God” – a message from Acts 6-7"
This past weekend at Eastbrook, we concluded our preaching series entitled "Essential Church." This series is the first of a three-part exploration of the Book of Acts this Fall, including “Ordinary People in God’s Extraordinary Work” and “Jesus, King of the Nations.” This week in the series I looked at the beginning of Acts 6, …
Continue reading "“Raised and Released” – a message from Acts 6"
I shared this story from the life of John Wesley in my sermon this past Sunday, "Radically Generous," from Acts 4:32-5:11. When I think of generosity, I am reminded of a notable figure in church history: John Wesley. In the 18th century, Wesley was vibrantly involved with movements of revival in the United Kingdom and United …
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This past weekend at Eastbrook, we continued our new preaching series entitled "Essential Church." This series is the first of a three-part exploration of the Book of Acts this Fall, including “Ordinary People in God’s Extraordinary Work” and “Jesus, King of the Nations.” This week in the series I looked at the final verses of …
Continue reading "“Radically Generous” – a message from Acts 4-5"
Matthew Erickson 