Jesus answered them, “It is not the healthy who need a doctor, but the sick. I have not come to call the righteous, but sinners to repentance.” (Luke 5:31-32) I am glad that Jesus pursues sick people. In Luke 5, Jesus reaches out to a man with leprosy, a paralyzed man, a social outcast who …
The Messiah Heals
This past weekend at Eastbrook, we began a new series entitled "The Messiah's Mission," based in Matthew 8-12. It was a blessing to have Lisa Sinclair open Scripture with us from Matthew 8:1-17, exploring the healing power of Jesus in three specific healing stories: the healing of the leper, the healing of the centurion's servant, …
The Messiah’s Mission – a new series at Eastbrook
This past Sunday at Eastbrook Church we begin a thirteen-week preaching series entitled "The Messiah's Mission," which continues our journey through the Gospel of Matthew, focusing on chapters 8-12. This is the fourth part of our longer series on Matthew, which includes "Family Tree," "Power in Preparation," and "Becoming Real." After the Sermon on the …
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30 Days of Prayer for the Muslim World (2021)
The Muslim celebration of Ramadan began on Monday, April 12, and concludes 30 days later on May 11, followed by celebratory feasting. Every year we encourage our church to prayer for the Muslim world during this time. We have found this to be a great opportunity to cultivate intercessory prayer for those who do not yet know …
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You Are the Salt of the Earth
"You are the salt of the earth. But if the salt loses its saltiness, how can it be made salty again? It is no longer good for anything, except to be thrown out and trampled underfoot." (Matthew 5:13) Salt is incredibly important for various reasons. It gives flavor for cooking. It serves as a preservative …
Matthew Erickson 