As we begin the new year, we also begin a new series this coming weekend at Eastbrook Church entitled "Unshackled: Joy Beyond Circumstances." In a world at odds with itself, how do followers of Christ live with irrepressible joy in God? In this six-week series we will journey through the Apostle Paul’s letter to the Philippians …
What Is Your Greatest Christmas Gift Story?
As we prepare for Christmas, I'd love to hear your stories of the greatest Christmas gift you've ever received. Maybe you want to write it in just a couple of sentences or maybe you want to write it in a couple of paragraphs. Take a moment to share that story, including why it is so …
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Occupied with Suffering
What is a Christ-centered perspective on our suffering? That question was the focus of my message, "Occupied with Suffering," this past weekend at Eastbrook Church as I continued our series, "Exiles: A Study of 1 Peter." Suffering is a theme of Peter's letter, but he brings it into sharp focus with 1 Peter 4:12-19 by exploring the significance and approach …
New Life (discussion questions)
Here are the discussion questions that accompany my message, "New Life," which is the first part of our series "Exiles" on the book of 1 Peter. This study walks through 1 Peter 1:1-12. 1. When was a time that you felt extremely out of place? What happened? 2. This weekend we begin a new series, …
New Life
This past weekend at Eastbrook Church we began a new series entitled "Exiles: A Study of 1 Peter." I launched us into the series with some background on the concept of exiles before walking through 1 Peter 1:1-12. You can watch the message here or subscribe to our audio podcast, following along with the outline …
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