In Hebrews chapter five, we find a striking picture of how Jesus developed in His calling through humility. Read these words: During the days of Jesus' life on earth, he offered up prayers and petitions with fervent cries and tears...and He was heard because of His reverent submission. Son though He was, He learned obedience …
What If? (Find Your Place, part 2)
This weekend at Eastbrook Church, we continued looking at the theme of finding our place within the church. Last weekend I talked about how Jesus sets the tone for our service, but this week I focused on the question, "what if someone does not step forward to serve in response to God's invitation?" I looked …
Our Focus (Find Your Place, part 1)
This and next weekend at Eastbrook Church, we are focusing on the theme of finding our place within the church. This weekend, I talked about how finding our place within the church begins not with understanding our spiritual gifts or natural abilities, but with having our focus in the right place. The message was based …
Walk on the Waves (Risky Faith 3)
This weekend at Eastbrook, I finished up our series "Risky Faith" with a message entitled "Walk on the Waves" from Matthew 14:22-33. The main point of the message is that Jesus is the Lord over all and we grow to know Him more as we take steps of risky faith like Peter. You can listen …
Ordinary Offerings (Risky Faith 2)
I continued our series "Risky Faith" this weekend at Eastbrook with a message on Hannah from 1 Samuel 1 called "Ordinary Offerings." The main point of the message is that risky faith begins in our ordinary circumstances when we see God do extraordinary things with His presence and power. You can listen to my message online …
Matthew Erickson 