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Prayer is one of the most universal aspirations of the human heart, but what does it mean that Jesus, ascended with the Father, now eternally intercedes for us? In the second part of my three-part reflection on Ascension Day this week, I want to reflect on the significance that after His ascension Jesus intercedes for us. …
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This last weekend at Eastbrook Church we began a new series "Unshackled: Joy Beyond Circumstances" from the Apostle Paul's letter to the Philippians. I began by looking at Philippians 1:1-26, setting the context for Paul's letter of joy. Below you can view the video and sermon outline of this message, “The Joy of Faith.” You can …
Here is the prayer that I concluded my message with this past weekend at Eastbrook. I wrote this prayer as a way to reflect and weave together themes we have experienced throughout this series, Ascend. Eternal God, guide us who live as exiles and strangers upon the time-bound paths of earth; in our trials and …
As we continued our journey with the Psalms of Ascent, "Ascend," this past weekend at Eastbrook, I opened up Psalm 130 for us. I explored the mercy of God as part of our spiritual journey with God in terms of prayer, forgiveness, waiting, and hope. In the midst of that I brought in the story of Jonah, …
Continuing our journey with the Psalms of Ascent, we explored Psalm 121 this weekend at Eastbrook as part of our series, Ascend. In contrast to last weekend's message, "Peace," Psalm 121's striking emphasis on the character and activity of God is so overpowering it is no wonder that it is many people's favorite psalm. I walked steadily through …
Matthew Erickson 