If we are going to move toward Revelation 7:9-10 as the church of Jesus Christ, then we must pursue growth as disciples - both through developing new disciples and going deeper in life as existing disciples. If we are going to become a Revelation 7 type of church, then we must reach out as a …
Turning the World Upside Down
When I was a fairly new Christian, someone described the early church as a group that turned the world upside down. I don't remember who that was or when I heard it, but the speaker's point was that the early church really made things happen for God in the world. The idea enamored me, but …
Prayer as Mission: The Early Church in Acts
I continued our series on prayer, "Great Prayers of the Bible", at Eastbrook Church this past weekend by looking at four themes on prayer from the early church in the book of Acts. I try not have a romanticized view of the early church that leads into an impulse to "recover the true church." However, I …
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7 on Multiplication (discussion questions)
Here are the discussion questions that accompany my message, "7 on Multiplication," which concluded our series, "Becoming 7," this past weekend at Eastbrook Church. Discussion Questions: Who has been one of your biggest influences, mentors, or encourages in life? Why have they been so important to you? This week we continue our “Becoming 7” series by looking …
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7 on Multiplication
I concluded the "Becoming 7" series at Eastbrook this past weekend with a message called "7 on Multiplication." This series is an overview of our vision for the year, focusing on our big five vision objectives: becoming a Revelation 7:9-10 church; growing in discipleship depth; growing in mission width; growing in leadership multiplication; and increasing in overall …
Matthew Erickson 