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This past weekend at Eastbrook, we concluded our series from the book of Nehemiah entitled "Rebuild and Repair: Engaging the World with Nehemiah." I preached a message entitled "From Exiles to Residents," which gathered some themes of exile and belong from Nehemiah 7:1-73; 11:1-12:47; 13:1-31. In conclusion, I also referenced both Luke 15:11b-32 and Ephesians …
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This past weekend at Eastbrook, we continued our preaching series entitled "Living the Creed: Connecting Life and Faith in the Apostles’ Creed." This series walks through the Apostles Creed as a basic summary of our faith but also as a way to live our faith out with God in the world. Each weekend of this …
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This past weekend as part of our preaching series, "United," with other churches I had the privilege of preaching at Kettlebrook Church. This final week of the series I expanded upon the statement that the church is called to live as one for the sake of the world. I explored the two halves of Ephesians …
This past weekend at Eastbrook Church we continued our series entitled "One: The Being of God in the Life of the Church." The first message in the series, "God is One," explored how unity comes through the Triune God's indwelling presence. This second message looks at how Jesus is the One who both brings salvation …
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Today is All Saints Day, where we remember we are part of a "great cloud of witnesses" (Hebrews 12:1-2) spread through many places and ages who have led the way before us in the journey of faith in Christ. Join us for worship with Eastbrook Church through Eastbrook at Home at 8, 9:30, and 11 …
Matthew Erickson 