We begin a new series this coming weekend at Eastbrook Church called "Life Verse." God does something unique in all of our lives. There are things God speaks into our lives over time that mark us deeply. Throughout this series, we will hear what God has spoken into the lives of some key pastors and leaders around …
He Must Increase, I Must Decrease
This Sunday at Eastbrook Church I continued our "Living Church" series with a message entitled "He Must Increase, I Must Decrease." This was really a chance for me to speak about my view on pastoral ministry as a follow-up to my installation service as Senior Pastor of Eastbrook on Saturday night, September 17th. My message …
Who is at the Center?
He must become greater; I must become less. - John 3:30 Not too long, I was giving a message about growing beyond ourselves by having Jesus at the center of our lives. John the Baptist has always been a striking example to me of what it means to have Jesus at the center and to …
Distracting Fireworks
There's something about fireworks that just mesmerizes me. This last July 4th, we watched fireworks over Tichigan Lake with some friends. I love the fact that the conversations of adults and the activity of kids is tamed down to 'oohs' and 'aahs' at the show before us. I love it when a resonant boom echoes …
Matthew Erickson 