As we continued our series, "Expecting a Miracle," this weekend at Eastbrook Church, I preached a message entitled "When You Face a Mountain." The message drew on various texts from Exodus 1-6, built around the metaphor of journeying up the mountains of opposition. My central theme was that with God our mountains of opposition open into …
Family Secrets
This weekend at Eastbrook Church I continued our series, "Family Portrait," with a message entitled "Family Secrets." My message was a reflection on the life of Jacob, culminating in his wrestling match with the angel of the Lord in Genesis 32:22-32. My main point in the message is that we need to face into our family secrets, …
God in Unexpected Outcomes (discussion questions)
Here are the discussion questions that accompany my message, "God in Unexpected Outcomes," at Eastbrook Church this past weekend from Ruth 4:13-22. Discussion Questions: This week we bring our series on Ruth, “Unexpected,” to a close. Whether you are on your own or in a small group, take time to read Ruth 4:13-22 aloud. These last verses …
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God in Unexpected Outcomes (Ruth 4b)
This week at Eastbrook, I concluded our series on Ruth called "Unexpected" with a message from Ruth 4: 13-22 entitled "God in Unexpected Outcomes." I built message around two core truths: 1) God is always at work in around us, and 2) As we live faithfully to God, God will bring unexpected outcomes from our lives. …
God in Unexpected Joy (discussion questions)
Here are the discussion questions that accompany my message, "God in Unexpected Joy," at Eastbrook Church this past weekend from Ruth 4:1-12. Discussion Questions: As we continue our series on Ruth entitled “Unexpected,” This week we continue our series, “Unexpected,” on Ruth by looking at Ruth 4:1-12. Whether you are on your own or in a …
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Matthew Erickson 