This past weekend at Eastbrook, we celebrated Eastbrook Outdoors and at that service I preached a stand-alone message that carried forward some themes of our recent series on Nehemiah, entitled "Jesus Rebuilds and Repairs." You can find the message outline and video below. Join us for weekend worship in-person or remotely via Eastbrook at Home. …
Eastbrook Outdoors – August 13, 2023
On Sunday, August 13, we will meet at 11 AM for an outdoor worship service on the front lawn and parking lot on the Eastbrook campus. Please note that this weekend we will only have one combined worship service at 11 AM and there will be no 8:00 or 9:30 AM services. Make sure you …
Enter through the Door
This year in my own time with God I'm reading through the gospels in very short sections and reflecting on them. Sometimes those reflections take the form of poetry, such as this rough sonnet from awhile back when reading Luke 13:22-35. This practice has helped me more deeply consider the meaning of Jesus' life and …
Bibliography for “Rebuild and Repair: Engaging the World with Nehemiah”
When I conclude a sermon series, I usually share resources I utilized in my study and preparation for sermons. Here is the bibliography for our recent series, "Rebuild and Repair: Engaging the World with Nehemiah." Bibliography for “Rebuild and Repair: Engaging the World with Nehemiah” Robert Alter. The Hebrew Bible: A Translation with Commentary, Volume 3: …
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Is God’s Love with Us Even in Trials?
"No, in all these things we are more than conquerors through him who loved us. For I am convinced that neither death nor life, neither angels nor demons, neither the present nor the future, nor any powers, neither height nor depth, nor anything else in all creation, will be able to separate us from the …
Matthew Erickson 