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This weekend at Eastbrook Church we begin a new series entitled "The Life of Joseph: God's Sovereignty in Our Suffering." As we trace the life of Joseph in Genesis, we get a glimpse of how God is at work in our lives. We can grapple with how we respond in faith through the ups and downs of life. We …
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This is my message from our "Journey to the Cross" worship service on February 14, 2018. This begins a journey with the life of Joseph at Eastbrook Church throughout Lent both in our weekend sermon series and through a daily devotional. In the book of Genesis, we read about the creation of the world, …
Most of us spend about one-third of our typical weekdays at work. The average work week is now roughly 47 hours, according to a recent survey. These statistics only address one aspect of our work. What about those who work at home, those who are unemployed, and the work we do that doesn't fit into …
My wife, Kelly, and I concluded the "Holy Sexuality" series this past weekend at Eastbrook Church by talking about sexuality and marriage. I was so glad to have Kelly join me for preparation and delivery of the message. She is such a gifted pastor and woman of God, and working together on this made the message so …
Here are the discussion questions that accompany my message, "God's View of Sexuality," from this past weekend at Eastbrook Church. This is the first part of our series, "Holy Sexuality." Discussion Questions: As we approach this new series, “Holy Sexuality,” what do you most hope to learn and how do you most hope to grow with God? …
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Matthew Erickson 