From time to time people ask me what resources I utilize in preparing sermons or series. This was something I encountered quite a bit with the series we just finished at Eastbrook, "Resurrection Hope," on 1 Corinthians 15. So, let me pull aside the veil a little bit on how I approached five weeks on …
Jesus’ Subversive Revolution
I recently finished the book For All God's Worth by N. T. Wright. It is well worth a read if you are at all interested in the topic of worship and how our worship as Christians shapes - or should shape - our daily living. Near the end of the book, Wright talks about how …
New Voices on Social Media
Yesterday, I posted a video about social media and whether or not it was a fad. Today, I came across a few different articles all digging into how social media impacts our life of faith and ministry within the church. I'd love to hear your take on these articles and interviews that offer conflicting perspectives …
A Few Words on Hell
One of those topics that we largely tend to avoid in the church today is hell. We avoid it because it's controversial. We avoid it because it can be a confusing topic. Out of Ur, the blog-site for Leadership, has been featuring brief interviews with some current theologians and pastors on the topic of hell. …
Rediscovering Jesus
For those who have been following along in the recent series at The Ave, "Come to Jesus: Rediscovering Who Jesus Is and Was," here are some companion resources for your information. It is a given that the best place to encounter Jesus is through the Gospels of Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John in the Holy …
Matthew Erickson 