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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 as part of our new preaching series with other churches entitled "United," I had the privilege of preaching at Northbrook Church. This first week of the series I expanded upon the statement that the church is a people called by God that is sent on mission. I explored two key truths, that …
As we continued our series, "Name Above All Names," this past weekend at Eastbrook Church, I looked at one of Jesus' most revered titles: Son of God. With roots in the promises to Abraham and David, Jesus' identity as the Son of God stretches all the way before Creation and speaks of His unique relationship with …
My message this past weekend at Eastbrook was in part a celebration of God's grace interwoven into the midst of our lives, including our failure. I want to encourage you to respond to this theme by reflecting on how God has been faithful in your life, and to celebrate that by writing it down or sharing …
Here are the discussion questions that accompany my message, "Fumbling with Faith," from this past weekend at Eastbrook Church. This was the second part of our series "Faith Life." Discussion Questions: When was a time that you most struggled to be obedient to God in your faith? How did you grow through it? We continue the “Faith Life” …
Matthew Erickson 