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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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Peter, however, got up and ran to the tomb. (Luke 24:12a) unbelievable words move me, send my heart shivering. could this be what He meant, or is it the nonsense of grieving hearts? in that reeling moment, suddenly i am running to the tomb, leaning in, and looking at the empty linen strips. His body …
Here are the discussion questions that accompany my message, "Calling," from this past weekend at Eastbrook Church. This is part of our series, "Jesus on the Move." The texts for this week are from Luke 5 & 6. Discussion Questions: We continue the series “Jesus on the Move” by looking at a series of stories …
Here are the discussion questions that accompany my message, "Trouble," from this past weekend at Eastbrook Church. This continues the series, "Chosen Words," where we will journey through John 13-17 over the next number of weeks. Discussion Questions: When did you face deep troubles in your life? What happened and how did you deal with? …
Matthew Erickson 