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This coming weekend at Eastbrook Church we began a seven-week preaching series entitled "Power in Preparation," drawn from Matthew, chapters 2-4. This is the second part of our longer journey through the Gospel of Matthew, building upon "Family Tree." This series explores Jesus’ preparation for ministry from His journey to Egypt as a child refugee …
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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 prophet Daniel speaks of both judgment and hope to a people exiled in foreign kingdoms. His prophetic oracles are situated within the exile in Babylon and the following Persian kingdoms. In chapter 2, Daniel offers an interpretation of King Nebuchadnezzar’s dream of a giant statue made of different materials that is eventually struck by …
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Here are five recommendations I'd like to offer for followers of Jesus Christ on Election Day here in the US. Pray - We know as believers that God works through prayer (James 5:16). We know that our calling includes praying for those in authority (1 Timothy 2:1-2). We know that our nation is facing many …
This past weekend at Eastbrook Church we continued our annual MissionsFest, a two-week journey of awareness, engagement, and growth with God's mission. So much has been affected by the pandemic, including having international guests with us. The first weekend we were privileged to hear from Nashat Filmon of the Palestinian Bible Society via video direct …
Matthew Erickson 