Some of the most meaningful words to me personally in the Gospel of Matthew are these: “Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your …
The Messiah and the Forerunner
This past weekend at Eastbrook, Jim Caler graciously stepped in to preach as I had to be out of town. He continued our series entitled "The Messiah's Mission," by looking at Matthew 11:2-19. This message focuses on the relationship between Jesus and John the Baptist and what it means to truly hear from God and …
The Messiah Sends, part 2
This past weekend at Eastbrook, I continued our series entitled "The Messiah's Mission," by looking at Matthew 10:26-11:1. This is the second part of Jesus' commissioning discourse which followed His calling of the twelve apostles. You may want to take a look at Nic Fridenmaker's message from last week, which explores the first part of …
The Messiah Sends
This past weekend at Eastbrook, Pastor Nic Fridenmaker continued our series entitled "The Messiah's Mission," by looking at Matthew 9:35-10:25. This is the first of two messages on Jesus' extended commissioning discourse after calling the Twelve Apostles. You can find the message video and outline below. You can also view the entire series here, as …
The Messiah’s Followers
This past weekend at Eastbrook, my friend, Will Branch, continued our series entitled "The Messiah's Mission," by looking at Matthew 9:9-17. This includes Jesus' calling of Matthew from his tax booth, as well as teaching about Jesus as the bridegroom and new wine skins. You can find the message video and outline below. You can …
Matthew Erickson 