The first words of Jesus recorded in the Gospel of Mark are these: "The time has come...The kingdom of God has come near. Repent and believe the good news!" (Mark 1:15). That little word "repent" has quite a big meaning, but it may not mean a lot to us today. It's unlikely we would ever …
“Sacred Invitation: A Life of Prayer” – a new series at Eastbrook Church
This coming Sunday at Eastbrook Church we begin a new three-week preaching series entitled "Sacred Invitation: A Life of Prayer." Prayer is fundamental to life with God. Yet, prayer is also sometimes difficult and can feel out of reach. At its core, prayer is our response to God’s invitation to relationship and conversation. This series …
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Revival: some personal thoughts and resources
The sermon Pastor Ruth Carver shared this past weekend at Eastbrook Church, "Revival in the Ruins," has left me reflecting on the topic of revival quite a bit. One reason it is on my mind so much is that this longing for and experience of revival has touched my life in some important ways. I …
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“Facing Opposition in a Good Work” – a message from various parts of Nehemiah
This past weekend at Eastbrook, we continued our series from the book of Nehemiah entitled "Rebuild and Repair: Engaging the World with Nehemiah." I preached a message entitled "Facing Opposition in a Good Work," which was based in Nehemiah 2:10, 19-20; 4:1-23; and 6:1-14. You can find the message outline and video below. You can …
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“Approaching Authority with Need” – a message from Nehemiah 2:1-10
This past weekend at Eastbrook, we continued our series from the book of Nehemiah entitled "Rebuild and Repair: Engaging the World with Nehemiah." I preached the third message of the series entitled, "Approaching Authority with Need," which was based in Nehemiah 2:1-10. You can find the message outline and video below. You can access the …
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Matthew Erickson 