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When I conclude a sermon series, I usually share the resources I used to help me study and prepare my sermons. Here is that bibliography for our recently completed series, "God in the Ruins: The Message of the Minor Prophets." Bibliography for “God in the Ruins: The Message of the Minor Prophets” Elizabeth Achtemeier. Minor …
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Lord of Hosts, you are our great King, and Your Name is exalted among the nations. You are the God of love and justice, the God of faithfulness and generosity. As with the people of Malachi’s day, we face our human limitations and failures most every day, but particularly in times of trouble. We admit …
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Pray that you will not fall into temptation (Luke 22:40) Get up and pray so that you will not fall into temptation (Luke 22:46b) the disciples unseeing and tired eyes sagging, bodies sore, sleep surges up, engulfs vigilance at the vital hour. Jesus' question, 'Why are you sleeping?', sounds strange to sleepwalkers, whose ears fail …
Lord our God, you are great. You are clothed with splendor and majesty, glorious beyond our comprehending and always worthy of praise. Even as we seek You, we admit our limitations. Our life is like a vapor upon this earth, yet You are eternal. Our understanding is limited, yet You are the all-wise God. Like …
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Here is my latest video update for Eastbrook Church as we navigate the time of COVID-19. I will continue to re-post these weekly video updates here at my blog for those who have not seen it or who are not part of our church but could use the encouragement. You can watch it here or …
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Matthew Erickson 