This last weekend at Eastbrook Church I continued our series "Unshackled: Joy Beyond Circumstances" from the letter to the Philippians. This weekend we looked at Paul's description of spiritual growth, including things that help and thing that hinder growth, from Philippians 3:10-4:3. I touched on having the right examples for growth, learning that crucifixion comes before resurrection, …
Shared Joy
This last weekend at Eastbrook Church I continued our series from the Apostle Paul's letter to the Philippians, "Unshackled: Joy Beyond Circumstances." This weekend we continued with Paul's outworking of our kingdom citizenship begun in Philippians 1:27, turning now toward the outworking of our salvation joy in Philippians 2:12-30. I love this passage because it holds …
Joy that Gives
As we continued our series "Unshackled: Joy Beyond Circumstances" this past weekend at Eastbrook Church I walked us through Philippians 1:27-2:11, where the Apostle Paul shifts his attention from his present circumstances to the situation of the Philippians. You can view the video and sermon outline of this message, “The Joy of Faith,” below. You can also follow …
The Joy of Faith
This last weekend at Eastbrook Church we began a new series "Unshackled: Joy Beyond Circumstances" from the Apostle Paul's letter to the Philippians. I began by looking at Philippians 1:1-26, setting the context for Paul's letter of joy. Below you can view the video and sermon outline of this message, “The Joy of Faith.” You can …
What is our picture of Jesus?
We must examine the picture of Jesus that we have in our minds. Many times, we have a sentimentalized picture of Jesus. It is a hallmark picture of Jesus that is not reflective of the Jesus of the Gospels. We idealize and romanticize the person and work of Jesus to the point where He is …
Matthew Erickson 