This weekend we celebrate the resurrection of Jesus Christ and also begin a new series at Eastbrook Church entitled "The Kingdom Life." In this part of our journey we explore what is happening in the resurrection and what it means for our life. We ask questions like: what sort of King is this?; what sort …
The Gospel of the Kingdom
Throughout our Crossroads series here at Eastbrook Church we have investigated what it means that Jesus has come to a crossroads moment in His ministry and human history within Jerusalem immediately before His crucifixion. We have explored Jesus as Lord of the Sabbath, the Sent Son, the New Temple, Lord of the Cast Off, and …
Lord of the Cast Off
This weekend at Eastbrook Church I continued our series "Crossroads" which corresponds with our Lenten journey to the Cross. This weekend's message was entitled "Lord of the Cast Off" and looks at two stories from Jesus' ministry with unexpected heroes. In both Luke 21:1-4 and 7:36-50, we see Jesus giving praise through the example of two apparently insignificant and outcast women. …
Jesus on the Move (Gospel of Luke, part 3)
This past weekend at Eastbrook Church we began the third part of our six-part journey with the Gospel of Luke entitled "Jesus on the Move." Once Jesus’ ministry begins, the Gospel of Luke thrusts us into the deep end of Jesus mission. We see Jesus teaching, healing, working miracles, rebuking religious authorities, and so much more. Each story …
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Signs of the King: Christmas Eve 2016
As I mentioned yesterday, I'm catching up on some posts on my blog and wanted to share my Christmas Eve message, "Signs of the King," with you all. Although the message is not available yet in audio or video format, I am including the entire text of the message below. I rarely write out my messages, …
Matthew Erickson 