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This past weekend at Eastbrook, we continued 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 looked at an episode in the life …
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This past weekend at Eastbrook Church, we continued a series called "Roots" by looking at the nature of the Christian community, the church. Building from the Acts 2 birth of the church at Pentecost, we explore the essence of the community life lived out through Christ by the power of the Holy Spirit. You can …
Here are the discussion questions that accompany my message, "7 on Multiplication," which concluded our series, "Becoming 7," this past weekend at Eastbrook Church. Discussion Questions: Who has been one of your biggest influences, mentors, or encourages in life? Why have they been so important to you? This week we continue our “Becoming 7” series by looking …
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I concluded the "Becoming 7" series at Eastbrook this past weekend with a message called "7 on Multiplication." This series is an overview of our vision for the year, focusing on our big five vision objectives: becoming a Revelation 7:9-10 church; growing in discipleship depth; growing in mission width; growing in leadership multiplication; and increasing in overall …
Here are the discussion questions that accompany my message, "7 on Mission," which is the second part of our series, "Becoming 7," this past weekend at Eastbrook Church. Discussion Questions: When have you felt most energized in your life with God? What was going on and what led you to that place? This week we continue our …
Matthew Erickson 