This past weekend at Eastbrook, I continued our series on 1 Thessalonians entitled "Hope Rising: 1 Thessalonians for Today." This third week of the series I preached from 1 Thessalonians 4:1-12 on how the sacred fire of holy hope shapes the way we live our everyday lives. You can find the message outline and video …
Sexuality and Marriage (discussion questions)
Here are the discussion questions that accompany the message that Kelly and I delivered this past weekend at Eastbrook Church, "Sexuality and Marriage." This was the fourth and final part of our series, "Holy Sexuality." Discussion Questions: What was your view of marriage growing up? This week we conclude our series, “Holy Sexuality,” with a focus on sexuality …
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Sexuality and Marriage
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 …
Christopher Yuan: Out of a Far Country
This past weekend at Eastbrook Church we continued series "Holy Sexuality" with special guest Christopher Yuan with his parents, Angela and Leon Yuan, sharing their family testimony entitled "Out of a Far Country." This was a powerful reflection on the redeeming power of God in our lives through the Yuan's story. If you missed it, I highly recommend …
God’s View of Sexuality (discussion questions)
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 