This past weekend at Eastbrook Church, I continued our series "Light for the City" by exploring the theme of resurrection found in 1 Corinthians 15. I found this to be one of the most interesting messages that I have prepared for recently largely because it is not something we talk about often in the church, …
The Resurrection: what does it mean to you?
I am the resurrection and the life. Anyone who believes in me will live, even though they die; and whoever lives by believing in Me will never die. Do you believe this? - Jesus (John 11:25-26) The concept of resurrection is central to faith in Jesus Christ as the Messiah of God. We say that …
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Facing the Tomb
This past weekend I was reading through the story of Abraham sacrificing Isaac on Mount Moriah. It’s one of those stories that throws me for a loop every time I read it. God tells Abraham to kill his son who was a tangible promise of God’s goodness and blessing. Why would God do that? It …
All Together: Body and Spirit
I’ve been thinking about my body a lot recently. I know that sounds weird – maybe even a bit psychotic – but give me a minute here. I’ve been thinking about my body and the fact that I live in it. I know, this sounds even more like I need to go to the nut-house …
Matthew Erickson 