Yesterday at Eastbrook Church, I concluded our series "Risky Faith." There was so much profound conversation happening around the church about what God is speaking to us as individuals and as a church, that I was truly moved. I told the story yesterday of Philippe Petit, a French acrobat and high-wire artist. In the early …
Walk on the Waves (Risky Faith 3)
This weekend at Eastbrook, I finished up our series "Risky Faith" with a message entitled "Walk on the Waves" from Matthew 14:22-33. The main point of the message is that Jesus is the Lord over all and we grow to know Him more as we take steps of risky faith like Peter. You can listen …
Ordinary Offerings (discussion questions)
The following discussion questions accompany my message this past weekend at Eastbrook Church entitled "Ordinary Offerings" on the faith of Hannah from 1 Samuel 1. Discussion Questions: What is the most important gift that you’ve ever given to someone else in your life? Why was it so important? We continue our series, “Risky Faith,” this …
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Ordinary Offerings (Risky Faith 2)
I continued our series "Risky Faith" this weekend at Eastbrook with a message on Hannah from 1 Samuel 1 called "Ordinary Offerings." The main point of the message is that risky faith begins in our ordinary circumstances when we see God do extraordinary things with His presence and power. You can listen to my message online …
Step Out (Risky Faith 1)
This weekend at Eastbrook, I began our new series "Risky Faith" with a message about stepping out in faith. The message was from Joshua 1:1-11. You can listen to my message online at the Eastbrook web-site here. You can also follow Eastbrook Church on Twitter. I've included the outline for the message below: Step Out …
Matthew Erickson 