This week, I am sharing some spiritual practices for reflecting on the previous year and stepping forward into the new year. Stepping Forward with Focus Just as we look back at the previous year gone by with thanksgiving, lament, and repentance, it is important to step forward into the coming year in a personally engaged …
The Simple Mystery of the Conception: a word from John Chrysostom
I came across this excerpt from a sermon by St. John Chrysostom that illuminated something Kelly and I could not address in our recent message on Mary at Eastbrook Church. Chrysostom was one of the most significant preachers in the history of the church and a powerful voice in the 4th and 5th centuries. This …
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Christmas Eve 2020 at Eastbrook
Join us for worship services on Christmas Eve at Eastbrook Church for a celebration of Jesus, the Light of the world! Join us in person (RSVP required here) or online for Christmas Eve 2020! If you plan to worship at home, please sign up for a Christmas Eve at Home kit here. Pick up your …
Bibliography for Family Tree series
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, "Family Tree," which is the first part of an extended walk through the Gospel of Matthew and focused on Matthew, chapters 1-2. Bibliography for “Family Tree” [Gospel of …
Mary
This past weekend we continued our series "Family Tree" at Eastbrook Church. This is the fourth week in the first part of our extended journey through the Gospel of Matthew. During Advent, we will focus on the genealogy of Jesus found in Matthew, chapters 1 and 2. It was a joy to co-preach this message …
Matthew Erickson 