“Men of Galilee,” they said, “why do you stand here looking into the sky? This same Jesus, who has been taken from you into heaven, will come back in the same way you have seen him go into heaven.” (Acts 1:11) We believe that in the same way Jesus ascended, He will return. This return …
“Looking for the Day” – a message from 2 Peter 3, verses 1-9, by Femi Ibitoye
This past weekend at Eastbrook, we continued our series "Growing in Faith: Exploring 2 Peter" with Pastor Femi Ibitoye preaching a message entitled "Looking for the Day" from 2 Peter 3:1-9. This message begins a new section of the letter focusing on the parousia of Christ, which links up with the journey of Advent. I …
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Joining the Journey of Advent: 2023 Advent Devotional from Eastbrook Church
When I ran cross country in middle school, one of the basic lessons I learned from my coach was not to spend too much time looking over my shoulder to see where I was in relation to who was behind me. Instead, my coach wanted me to strain forward, pursuing the runners ahead of me. …
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Listen to Him!: The call to attention for disciples of Jesus
While he was still speaking, a bright cloud covered them, and a voice from the cloud said, “This is my Son, whom I love; with him I am well pleased. Listen to him!” (Matthew 17:5) At the mount of transfiguration, Jesus' glory is revealed before the eyes of Peter, James, and John. Overwhelmed by all …
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“Beware of Leaving the Way” – a message from 2 Peter 2, verses 10b-22
This past weekend at Eastbrook, I continued our series "Growing in Faith: Exploring 2 Peter" by preaching a message entitled "Beware of Leaving the Way" from verses 10b-22 of 2 Peter 2. This message continues the tough yet pastoral guidance of the author throughout chapter 2. You can find the message outline and video below. …
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Matthew Erickson 